
Higher Exchanges
Higher Exchanges is a weekly cannabis-investing conversation hosted by Jesse Redmond, the Head of Investor Relations and Business Development at LEEF Brands, and Morgan Paxhia, Co-Founder of Poseidon.
Episodes
71 episodes
How to Win in Cannabis with Mitchell Osak
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, strategic advisor and industry veteran Mitchell Osak joins us to unpack what it really means to win in today’s cannabis landscape.We dig into:🧬 Mitchell’s journey into cannabis & key lessons ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:02:07

Grow Smarter: Learning from Cannabis Failures
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia dig into three pressing topics shaping the cannabis industry.🌱 Planting Salisbury Canyon RanchWe kick things off with a look at LEEF’s landmark cult...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:31:26

Deep Dive with Colin Ferrian: Credit Markets, Pricing Trends, and the Hemp Industry
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re diving deep into the latest cannabis investment trends, exploring key shifts in credit markets, pricing strategies, and hemp sentiment with Colin Ferrian, Portfolio Manager at Pose...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:18:35

Navigating the New Cannabis Landscape with Ascend’s Sam Brill
Join us as we sit down with Sam Brill, CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, to unpack the latest in cannabis investing and industry strategy. We cover:✅ Ascend’s strategic evolution and key takeaways from Q4 📊✅ Retail ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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55:03

The Future of the Cannabis Industry with FiSai's Erich Mauf
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Erich Mauff, Principal at FiSai, to explore the evolving cannabis investment landscape. From his time at Deutsche Bank and Jushi to launching FiSai, Erich shares key lessons learned.W...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:13:24

Jason Wild & Ziad Ghanem Break Down TerrAscend’s 2024 Growth & Future Plans
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with TerrAscend Executive Chairman Jason Wild and CEO Ziad Ghanem to break down the company’s Q4 and full-year 2024 results. We cover TerrAscend’s key market strateg...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:27:39

Breaking Down Cannabis Earnings with CannaVestments
This week on Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by Nick Gastevich, aka CannaVestments, Vice President of V. Gastevich Investments, for an in-depth look at cannabis industry earnings.🔍 Topics Covered:✅ What are we looking for in these ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:32:47

The Road Ahead: Sammy J’s Take on Cannabis Industry Recovery
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Sammy J, VP of Corporate Development at C21 Investments, to discuss the state of the cannabis industry four years into the Great Cannabis Drawdown. Sammy shares his insights on the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:29:25

Can Cannabis Stocks Recover? Insights from Turning Point Brands' Scott Grossman
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Scott Grossman, VP of Corporate Development at Turning Point Brands, to dive deep into the state of the regulated cannabis and hemp markets.We explore:✅ Scott’s role at T...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:22:43

How to Play the Cannabis Beverage Boom With Craig Lewis, Founder & CEO of Flyers Cocktail Co.
Morgan is fresh off the plane from Vegas, and we start the show by asking how Poseidon is approaching investing in cannabis beverages. We discuss opportunities, risks, and ways to get involved. Twenty minutes in, we are joined by Craig ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:08:53

Four Fundamental Catalysts with LEEF Brands CEO, Micah Anderson
Jesse just joined LEEF Brands as Head of Investor Relations and Business Development. LEEF is one of the leading producers of bulk extracts in California, has a dispensary in Palm Desert, and a wellness line called LEEF Organics. L...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:27:05

Signs of Recovery With Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of Flowhub
This week's show starts with a conversation about whether we are seeing signs of the bottom. Jesse and Morgan contrast sentiment with valuations, drawing parallels to the tech bubble and recovery. Kyle Sherman, CEO of Flowhub, join...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:25:01

Is the MSO Model Broken Starring Jerry Derevyanny
The first show of 2025 starts with Jesse and Morgan reviewing Senorita Beverages. This is Agrify's first hemp beverage acquisition, and the guys give their thoughts on the two flavors they tried and where they fit in the evolving beverage lands...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:41:25

2025 Cannabis Investing Predictions
The boys are back for the final show of the year. This week, they discussed what they got wrong in their 2024 predictions and made fresh predictions for 2025. Topics covered include: - Rescheduling timeline- Boies Schiller Flexner ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:02:37

Hemp is Living the Cannabis Dream
The guys are back from traveling and eager to share lessons learned from the road. Morgan was in Boston for the Boies Schiller Flexner oral arguments and explained what happened that day and the next steps for the case. Jesse went to MJBiz in L...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:39:28

Boise Schiller Flexner Case Next Steps With Jason Wild, Emily Paxhia, Erik Luna, and Weldon Angelos
This week's show focuses on the next steps with the Boise Schiller Flexner lawsuit. Oral arguments are on December 5th, and we are joined by Jason Wild, Emily Paxhia, Erik Luna, and Weldon Angelos to dive into the details. Topics c...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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59:36

Adapting to Change With AYR Interim CEO Steven M. Cohen
This week's show begins with Morgan and Jesse talking about the evolution of Agrify. A once stale and forgotten business has new life with an investment from Green Thumb Industries and evolution into intoxicating hemp. The guys talk about the p...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:13:34

Unlocking Potential With Ascend CEO Sam Brill
This week's show starts with an update on Jesse's experience at Benzinga's California Cannabis Spotlight conference in Anaheim. He explains who attended, what was discussed, and why you can't paint California with one brush. Jesse points out th...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:07:44

Revisiting the Thesis With Dai Truong and Doug Kass
It's been a wild week in cannabis with elections and earnings results. We were joined this week by Dai Truong, Managing Director at Arlington Capital Partners, and Doug Kass, Founder of Seabreeze Partners. The conversation begins with a...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:32:09

2024 Election Preview Starring Hirsh Jain
With the election just days away, we are happy to have Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy, join us to break down all the races. We start with the Presidential election and handicap the outcome and potential consequences of a Harris or Trump...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:18:31

The Sunshine State Starring Dan Neville and Brady Cobb
This week's show has two special guests: Dan Neville, CEO of AFC Gamma, and Brady Cobb, Founder and CEO of Sunburn. The episode begins by discussing the vibes in Florida as we head into the adult-use vote on November 5th. Brady sha...
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1:25:44

Three Benzinga Takeaways
Morgan and Jesse are back from a busy week at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This week's show focuses on what they learned at the event, and they both share their three biggest takeaways. Topics include institutional invol...
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1:16:18

Who’s Better for Cannabis: Harris or Trump?
With no guests this week, Morgan and Jesse had time to catch up on several topics. The episode starts with an update on a recent X poll about moving off Spaces and how the podcast may evolve. Jesse and Morgan are heading to the Benzinga Cannabi...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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59:09

Efficient Craft Cannabis With Grown Rogue CEO Obie Strickler
This week's show begins with a discussion about Senator Wyden's Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act, which proposes more regulation for the hemp industry. Jesse and Morgan review the key points and how they may impact the intoxicating hemp ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:23:23

Finding Florida Opportunities With Emily Paxhia
This week’s show starts with a conversation about the large number of CEO replacements this year. Thus far, AYR Wellness, Ascend, Curaleaf, and The Cannabist all have new leadership. Jesse and Morgan discuss what's driving the changes and what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:08:42
