Dr. Wilson is a research chemist and coordinator of the Cannabis Research Program in the Chemical Sciences Division at the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Greensboro College followed by a M.S. degree in Chemistry from the same institution. He then moved south to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Central Florida, training in the lab of Prof. Andres D. Campiglia.

In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the influence of 2000’s television shows such as CSI on Brent’s interest in forensic science and analytical chemistry, and how an informal interview at a poster session ultimately led to the position he now holds at NIST. Dr. Wilson shares how he navigated the educational landscapes in forensic science and chemistry, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We discuss the evolution of cannabis standards and analytical characterization in recent years, and Brent shares his perspective on the importance of standards in general, the birth of a reference material, and the significant effort it takes to bring these materials to the point where analytical scientists like us can purchase them. Dr. Wilson also describes some of his work on low-temperature emission spectroscopy techniques, where molecule exhibit much narrower and specific emission bands compared to room temperature detection. Brent also shares more about the life of a scientist within NIST, from day-to-day activities, competing for federal funding, and more. Finally, Dr. Wilson shares some professional advice, including the importance of being prepared and adaptable, the value of talking with people at conferences, and the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships over the course of one's career.


Ep. 38: Being prepared isn’t just for Boy Scouts

Dunk the vertically challenged distant assistant, at The Edge on a Monday, when they're closed, with DICK and Dank of course who else??

DICK&Dank Episode 29 DICK, Dank, Dunk at THE Edge

i made this because i found some random plugin that was a literal cartoon spring sound so i tested it out with other instruments and it sounded like shit
0167 type beat😭😭😭😭 (https://youtu.be/lwt3c3avU_Q)
REAPER 0.999 9/2/2025

how it feels to smoke cannabis on lsd

IMAGE: sunrise in WHITBARK COUNTRY….intense HOT DROUGHT, skies opaque with wildfire smoke, and a government gone to hell. September at 2250m, Eagle Cap Wilderness, OREGON

TEXT of poem in original English version….https://soundcloud.com/cliff-crego/diabolus-in-cannabis

MUSIC:  StarCYCLE DUO for two drmkits https://soundcloud.com/cliff-crego/clouds-and-clocks-1-m4a

DIABOLUS IN CANNABIS, Dutch version “‘t Duiveltje in Cannabis” with two drumkits

Our guest this week is Nohtal Partansky, CEO and founder of Sorting Robotics. Partansky shares his journey from working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to pioneering automation in the cannabis industry. Partansky discusses his innovative work on the Moxie project, which produces oxygen on Mars, and how this experience influenced his approach to robotics for cannabis manufacturing. 
He highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in the cannabis market, emphasizing the importance of automation to compete with both legal and black market operations. Partansky also delves into the complexities of designing adaptable systems to meet varying state regulations and evolving consumer demands, positioning Sorting Robotics as a leader in this burgeoning industry.
The company’s products include:
Stardust - a machine that can coat 1,000 joints an hour with infused THC
Jiko - a machine that injects joint with concentrate
Omnifiller - a machine that fills vape cartridges

Robots and Regulations: Transforming the Cannabis Industry

OK, I am not a proponent of smoking pot, but the other day an article popped up on my feed talking about all of the names from the past that were used to describe alcohol, especially during prohibition.  This led me to thinking about all of the names people have associated with pot over the decades, so I did an internet search and came up with an extensive list. Created this song from that list of pseudonyms.  Hope you enjoy! www,.roadrunnerreverie.com

Pass the Grass, Man!

Nonstop - Lofi Lak - Cannabis Mix

It's our Dirty 30 episode... DICK & Dunk did Dank Dirty and left him at The Edge on Monday when they're closed. Dank takes this time to get to know the owners of the 2023 #1 Dive Bar in America!

DICK&Dank Dirty 30 Episode

Live Set from the wonderful Cannadelic Night Market in St. Pete August 23rd- Enjoy!

Cannadelic Night Market 8.23.25-Heady Beats

Jeff Graham Show Sept. 11, 2025

my biggest inspirations are sensationalbeats and bakablaster
(my music is NOT supposed to be good)

Analytically Speaking, the podcast from LCGC and Spectroscopy magazines, addresses important issues in separation science and analytical spectroscopy. Topics include new analytical techniques, methods, and approaches; the latest trends; advances in instrument and software technology; practical solutions for specific applications; recent papers in the scientific literature and their applicability; challenges and solutions for data analysis and interpretation; analytical chemistry theory and fundamentals (from advanced research to tutorials and troubleshooting); and more. Our regular hosts are Dwight Stoll, PhD, a professor of chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, and Jerry Workman, PhD, a spectroscopist, noted author, and currently the Senior Technical Editor of Spectroscopy and LCGC. Dwight covers separation science and Jerry addresses spectroscopy related topics.

Composer. Writer. Photographer. Former conductor & founder of the ASKO ensemble.

On a bike/ski/hike trek of the Pacific Northwest studying native plants & climate breakdown 🌲 from sagebrush sea to whitebark pine. Composing off-grid the whole way.

#Sun2Sound 🌕 on Bluesky

THINKING LIKE A STONEPINE, a soundpoem manifesto https://vimeo.com/844665859

“LOVE & WATER, three thought poems w/ coda, PHAROS for small orchestra, “Nightwind”” https://vimeo.com/847079690 

CURRENTLY on mt bike/ski/climbing trek through Pacific Northwest, working on a photobook about WHITEBARK PINE COLLAPSE and CLIMATE CRISIS. BASES in the WALLOWAS | AMSTERDAM | ALPS. 

WEEKLY photo/poetry updates at www.picture-poems.com & THE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE new music, poetry & dance performance project at www.cs-music.com

ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT for progressive, tech-savy, instrumental virtuosi interested in dialogue & collaborative undertakings.

CONTACT cliff@picture-opoems.com
Or on SKYPE or FACETIME @cliffcrego

MUSIC? The one thing humans do,
that makes the rest of nature jealous.

Since releasing Groove Directive, Livi Baby has garnered support across Tampa Bay. Continuing to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories, Livi Baby is set to make waves with upcoming releases and live performances.  Photo by Luke Beecher Photography

Join Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

New tracks tagged #CANNABIS