The Cannabis Connection
The Cannabis Connection hosted by Christopher Carr provides stimulating conversation with professionals, regulators, researchers, and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis.
Episodes
146 episodes
Cannabis, A Gateway to Health? - Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman 10/29/25
Demystifying the many misconceptions about cannabis with Santa Cruz expert Christopher Carr. We discuss Santa Cruz cannabis history of smugglers, musicians and botanists, the human cannabinoid system and how it relates to our health and so much...
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Jocelyn Sheltraw & Claudio Miranda - MJ Bowl powered by Budist 10/07/2025
Jocelyn and Claudio of Budist join the show to discuss their story and the inaugural MJ Bowl, the first nationally celebrated cannabis competition. Open to licensed brands in California and New York, the MJBowl features two tiers of...
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Reggie Weedman - Canna Country Show 10/3/25
Today on the show, we welcome Reggie Weedman of Canna Country Farms. Canna Country is a small multi-generational family farm operated in Southern Humboldt County. Utilizing full sun and organic cultivation practices, Canna Country focuses on ge...
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Maggie Philipsborn - Nevada County Cannabis Alliance 09/19/25
Maggie Philipsborn served as the Director of Membership and Education for over six years and is currently responsible for overseeing special projects at the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance. She contributes a wealth of experience in consumer rel...
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Warren Bobrow - Cannabis Mixologist & Alchemist 09/05/2025
Today on the show, we welcome Warren Bobrow. Warren is the "Cocktail Whisperer", a culinary innovator who bridges craft spirits, botanical traditions, and cannabis. His six books are:Apothecary CocktailsWhiskey Cocktai...
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Matt @dela_831sc - Santa Cruz's Influence on Modern Cannabis
Today on the show, we welcome Matt, aka @dela_831sc. I first met Matt a decade ago when we opened Santa Cruz's largest cannabis dispensary, KindPeoples Collective. He is an encyclopedia of cannabis genetics and very well-versed in the crosses o...
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Pat Malo - "Best Time in Cannabis Minus the Money" 08/08/2025
Pat Malo was one of our first guests on the show a decade ago. Long-time community advocate and General Manager at Envirocann, Pat, shares his positive perspective on how right now is the best time in cannabis, minus the money. We also cover ho...
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DJ Sage interview with Christopher Carr KBCZ 89.3 FM 8/7/2025
The Drive-Time Show with DJ Sage interviews Christopher Carr on KBCZ 89.3 about Ancestree and the upcoming KBCZ Music Festival, Saturday, August 9.
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Edgar Peña Masonic Smoker - Home Grower & Breeder 08/01/25
Today on the show, we welcome Edgar Peña, also known as Masonic Smoker, @masonicsmoker4.0 is a Los Angeles-born, Compton-based home grower and breeder. He’s best known for creating Wil...
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Del Potter - Science, Spirit and Survival from Psilocybin to Sensimila 07/25/25
Today on the show, we welcome Del Potter to discuss his unique experience blending science, spirit, and survival in the underground, from psilocybin to sensimilla, as he travels the world to shed light on elevating craft cannabis and the future...
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Christopher Carr Good Morning Monterey Bay Interview 07/11/2025
Christopher Carr shares as a guest on Good Morning Monterey Bay, interviewed by Rosemary Chalmers, regarding the state of California Cannabis. We explore recent excise tax increase, AB 564, California Cannabis Awards at the CA state fair, and m...
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Brian Malin - CEO & Founder Vital Garden Supply
Today, we welcome Brian Malin! Join us for a special in-person kitchen table conversation live from our family's ranch. Brian Malin is widely considered one of the Cannabis Industry's top experts on organic cultivation, so much so t...
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Becky Steinbruner - Stop Lithium Battery Energy Storage SC 6/6/25
On January 2025 The Moss Landing battery fire, a significant incident at Vistra's energy storage facility, caused widespread concer and disruption. The fire occured in a building housing thousands of lithium-ion batteries, triggering evacuation...
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Daniel - Radicle Herbs & Folk Life Farm 05/23/25
Today on The Cannabis Connection show, we welcome compost master/garden gnome/human tractor/animal whisperer/plant conductor/proud papa Daniel of Radicle Herbs & Folk Life Farm.Radicle Herbs cannabis is grown in the gro...
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Joey Burger - Ridge Sesh & Cured Cup 05/16/25
Today on The Cannabis Connection show, we welcome Joey Burger, Educator, Consultant, and farmer. We dive deep into planting season best practices, breeding for your native terroir, selecting good washers for the best hash, legendary hash culti...
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Jamie Evans - The Herb Somm 4/25/25
Today on the show, we welcome Jaime Evans, a four-time published Author, Certified Sommelier, and founder of The Herb Somm. Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a culinary-meets-cannabis blog and lifestyle brand focused on the gourmet s...
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Nikki Lastreto & Swami Chaitanya - The Mendo Cup! 04/20/2025
Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya are well-known and respected worldwide for their knowledge of mindfully cultivated craft cannabis and spiritual guidance. For many years, they have been growing cannabis in native Mendocino soil under the full...
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Anil Prajapati of lille aeske arthouse - May Day Music & Art Festival
Today on the show, host Christopher Carr welcomes Anil Prajapati, Managing Director of Lille Aeske Arthouse. Lille Aeske organizes this festival in collaboration with White Rabbit Ink and The Vinguard. It is the 4th Annual May Day Festival, two...
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Ryan Lee - Honoring the Legacy of Sam the Skunkman 03/28/25
Today, we welcome Ryan Lee, Plant breeder, scientist, and 25-year friend of David Watson, aka Sam the Skunkman. Ryan and I connect while he is in Amsterdam helping the family. The conversation explores the legendary life of a cannabis silverbac...
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Al Bundi - Cannabis Genome Research 03/14/2025
Al Bundi is known locally as a music MC and artist but has dedicated most of his life to soil and plant science, specifically permaculture, horticulture, and plant breeding. With over 15 years in the cannabis industry, Al is a product of organi...
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Santa Cruz Recording Studios - Chris Cottingham & Jim Wirt 3/7/2025
Today on the show, we welcome Chris Cottingham, one of the owners and producers at Santa Cruz Recording Studios, along with legendary producer Jim Wirt. Santa Cruz Recording & Video Production Studios are located on the Westside of...
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Todd McCormick of Authentic Genetics - Celebrating Sam the Skunkman 2/14/25
Today, on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome Todd McCormick. We discuss the primary colors of Cannabis and celebrate the life of Sam the Skunkman.Todd McCormick is a former cancer patient who started using cannabis in 1979 under his m...
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Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson - 2/7/2025
Today, we welcome Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson to the show to share his story and celebrate the life of Sam the Skunkman. Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson is an iconic figure in the cannabis world, renowned for his pioneering work in hem...
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