Jason is back! Our dear friend shares about his history in activism and encourages more of our community to listen to your inner voice and engage with the people around you. We discuss the forum created in Santa Cruz to encourage cannabis stakeholders to engage in shaping local policy. Jason also has a call to action to keep our cannabis community active in giving back and shaping policy across California and beyond.

Jason of Equilibrium Genetics 04/16/21

Our good friend Jeff Jade Nectar joins us live in the talk studio to discuss his passion preserving and cultivating landrace cannabis in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Jade Nectar grow cannabis seeds from all over the world in the Boulder Creek terroir and infuse the worlds terpenes and rare cannabinoids into California Olive Oil for easy to dose raw sublingual cannabis tinctures.

                              

Jeff - Jade Nectar Landrace Cannabis in SC Mountains 05/14/21

JJ NYC, breeder of Top Dawg Genetics provides a serious download of his in person experiences growing up on the East Coast & living through the different era's of cannabis in the New York scene.  Starting early, into JJ's high school years and beyond to the times in Central Park to Wetlands he continued to build foundational friendships that bred the lines of legends. 
The Cannabis Connection is extremely humbled by JJ's forthcoming testimony regarding the roots behind legends like Sour Diesel, Chemdawg, RFK Skunk, Hazes galore and more. This interview will shake the bedrock of your understanding of the origin of Sour Diesel and the players behind these timeless cultivars.

JJ NYC - Top Dawg Seeds 08/27/21

Our guest is Skye McDougall a seasoned Bay Area Chef and Owner / Operator of Hyphaelife Santa Cruz. Being located in Santa Cruz, one of earliest cities to take a decriminalized approach to "active" varietals, we have the unique opportunity to educate the local public as to the medical benefits of (until recently) taboo strains and varieties of fungal fruit that the broader public may be unaware of. To be clear we at Hyphaelife Santa Cruz believe very strongly in the medicinal value of these strains and do not condone their irresponsible consumption. There has been much convincing evidence coming from the scientific community as of late concerning the burgeoning awareness surrounding the efficacy of treating particular psychological disorders such as chronic depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse with low dosages of the active compound "psilocybin" in addition to the naturally occurring entourage chemicals found present in the fruit of certain varieties of mushroom.

Skye McDougall - Hyphaelife Santa Cruz 01/28/2022

Brandon Waluk of Shepherd's Meadow Farm joins us to share about their small family farm dedicated to sustainable, organic cannabis cultivation. Running exclusive strains, utilizing renewable energy, and employing zero pesticides to produce wholesome flowers.

Brandon Waluk of Shepherd's Meadow Farm 11/04/2022

Welcome Lee Tannenbaum of El Dorado Cannabis from El Dorado County CA. Lee shares his story covering his wild ride to become El Dorado County's first compliant cannabis cultivation operator after years of advocacy, activism and litigation. We will explore Lee's 20+ years as a tech professional while continuing his relationship stewarding canabis from 14 to 60 years old. Lee and the team are the first licensed cultivator in El Dorado County. After 4 years and a lawsuit the dream comes true in 2023 Lee successfully grew El Dorado's first legal cannabis crop!

Lee Tannenbaum - El Dorado Cannabis 12/8/23

Daniel Morford lives off grid in the mountains of Northern California near where he was born and raised by his "back to the land" parents.  Daniel is a regenerative farmer, author, and father of three.  A lover philosophy, meditation, yoga, and the outdoors.  His writing reflects these passions of farming, spirit, nature, and his family.

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instagram @heartrocks_for_peace

1:40 Wim Hoff Method
3:23 The Seed Office at the Oak Seed Desk
5:20 New Era - Great American Thistle Bowl
6:40 Love Grows Book
12:21 Constellation Poetry Reading
14:30 Self Publishing
15:31 Spiritual Path
16:20 Mouth of God
20:02 Be Love Poetry Reading
22:30 Mother & Fathers Love - Divine Love
25:01 Entertained Enlightened Liberated
27:30 Pure Heart through the cosmos
29:01 Raise your vibration
30:30 Religion vs. Spirituality
33:00 Spirtual practice into action
34:20 The Eve Of reading
37:40 Love Rising Poem Break
44:22 Love Grows Pg 149 
48:50 Ancestral Tree

Daniel Morford - Love Grows 1/26/24

Today on the show, we welcome Jacob Beau. This show is for all those wondering how to reach a larger audience and rise from the shadowbans. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Jacob Beau spent 3 years working on Facebook’s paid ads team, gaining deep insights into how the ad algorithm works. He’s using that knowledge to run highly effective ad campaigns on Meta, particularly in highly regulated markets. Recognized for his expertise, CEO Weekly even called Jacob the “human cheat code” to social media marketing.

Jacob Beau- The "Human Cheat Code" to Social Media Marketing 9/20/24



Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Taylor Reinhold has discovered his passion for painting vibrant murals and crafting captivating logos. His expertise extends across various creative realms, including design, art curation, and the execution of large-scale installations. Tay's imaginative murals grace locations worldwide, from the streets of Brazil and Costa Rica to the landscapes of Tanzania and Thailand. Within the dynamic community of the Made Fresh Crew collective, he collaborates with fellow artisans, constantly innovating and producing original works of art.

In addition to his mural work, Tay finds joy in transforming urban objects into art pieces. He often utilizes recycled spray cans, signage, and other overlooked materials as his canvas for painting and silk screening.

In September 2021, Reinhold took the helm as Director of Sea Walls Santa Cruz, introducing the PangeaSeed Foundation's esteemed global program, Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans, to the shores of Santa Cruz, California—the initiative aimed to illuminate pressing ocean conservation issues by creating 19 thought-provoking murals.

The Sea Walls project came to fruition in just one week, thanks to the collaborative efforts of over twenty-five artists hailing from Santa Cruz and beyond. These expansive artworks are poignant reminders of locally relevant marine environmental challenges, including plastic pollution, ocean acidification, warming seas, biodiversity loss, and environmental justice.

The impact of this project reverberates throughout Santa Cruz, reshaping the city's public art landscape and heralding a new era of artistic expression intertwined with advocacy.


Taylor Reinhold - Made Fresh Crew 1/31/2025

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 hemp cultivation and hash production. In the early 1990s, Marcus was at the forefront of the hemp movement in Manitoba, Canada, where he helped to reinitiate hemp growing after a 73-year hiatus His journey then took him to British Columbia in 1996, where he became one of the first cultivators for the British Columbia Compassion Club, providing medical cannabis for patients in need.
His most notable contribution to cannabis culture came with the founding of Freshheadies Ltd. in 1999, where he introduced the world to "Bubble Bags" - a series of nested bags designed for water-based trichome extraction that revolutionized the production of bubble hash. This innovation not only popularized bubble hash but also established Marcus's nickname, "Bubbleman."
Beyond his extraction techniques, Marcus has also been instrumental in education and advocacy through his company, Whistler Technologies, where he has worked on improving industrial cannabis processing methods. His passion for educating the public is further evidenced by his YouTube show, "Hash Church," a platform where he discusses cannabis culture, science, and more with various experts.
Marcus's talents extend to macro photography, capturing the beauty of cannabis at a microscopic level, showcasing his work on his website, Bubbleman Brand. His brand and company have become synonymous with quality and innovation in the cannabis industry, reflecting his lifelong commitment to advancing the understanding and appreciation of cannabis.hashthecannabisconnectionshow 

Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson - 2/7/2025

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 mother's supervision while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Todd overcame the cancer and went on to become a lifetime advocate for medical cannabis. In 1984, Todd started cultivating cannabis and has never stopped. Starting in 1994, Todd worked with Jack Herer as an editor of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and after Jack’s passing, he released the 12th edition of the book with memorials to Jack. Todd also owns Authentic Genetics and supplies cannabis genetics worldwide at: www.AGSeedCo.com

Todd McCormick of Authentic Genetics - Celebrating Sam the Skunkman 2/14/25

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 Santa Cruz. We explore the Santa Cruz Music Scene over the past 15 years, the role of a producer and mentoring artists through the process of taking an idea to an album from start to finish. 

Santa Cruz Recording Studios - Chris Cottingham & Jim Wirt 3/7/2025

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 organic permaculture in Agriculture and is taking these approaches to understanding the source of potential benefits for people aned the planet in the vast cannabis genome. 

Al Bundi - Cannabis Genome Research 03/14/2025

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 silverback and hero. 

Sam the Skunkman lived 15 years in Santa Cruz, down the road from the Haze brothers, and is responsible for providing the foundation to all the seed banks in Amsterdam. His life's work is behind modern cannabis medicines from GW Pharmaceuticals. 

Ryan, who has also done amazing work in the cannabis genome, research, and industry, takes us on a fantastic voyage of a truly epic individual who was like a Forest Gump of sorts in Cannabis. David Watson lived every day to wake up and be happy, learn something new about cannabis, or teach and make some mischief.

Ryan Lee - Honoring the Legacy of Sam the Skunkman 03/28/25

Today on the show host Christopher Carr welcomes Anil Prajapati, Managing Director of Lille Aeske Arthouse. Lille Aeske is the organizer in collaboration with White Rabbit Ink and The Vinguard to bring about this festival. This is the 4th Annual May Day Festival. Two days of music, two stages, and camping in a beautiful setting along the Hwy 1 coast at Pie Ranch.


Anil Prajapati of lille aeske arthouse - May Day Music & Art Festival

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 sun, moon, and stars in the heart of Northern California’s famed Emerald Triangle. Through their commitment to regenerative, responsible farming methods, combined with ancient sacred geometry and practices, they have shared their very special flowers with conscious connoisseurs in search of true inspiration.
The Mendo Cup - the first canna competition organized by farmers, for farmers! It all started here, in the heart of the Emerald Triangle, in the County of cannabis Mendocino, where some of the best cannabis on the globe is grown. Now is the time to shine a spotlight on our OG farmers who, for decades & generations have used organic methods to cultivate the finest flowers under full sun, for a full season, with local genetics that produce superior harvests.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 • 2:15-8:00 pm
Willits Little Lake Grange
291 School St., Willits, CA
The Awards Ceremony will be at 4:20 for the Top 5 licensed farmers of full-sun, full-season flowers grown in Mendocino County, plus a special award for the Top Breeder.


Nikki Lastreto & Swami Chaitanya - The Mendo Cup! 04/20/2025

Today on the show we welcome Jaime Evans. 4 x Author, Certified Sommelier, & Founder of The Herb Somm. Jamie Evans is the founder of the Herb Somm, a culinary - meets - cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that's focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. She's a 4 x published author, certified sommelier, entrepreneur, and writer specializing in cannabis, infused beverages, wine/spirits, and the canna-culinary world. 

Jamie Evans - The Herb Somm 4/25/25

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 cultivars, jar tech, and  the Ridge Sesh & Cured Cup happening Saturday, June 7.

Joey Burger is a Regenerative Cannabis Consultant, Dragonfly Earth Medicine Pure Certified Educator, and Permaculture Teacher with over 30 years practicing in the Emerald Triangle’s Cannabis Industry. He works to convert the wasteful and environmentally damaging practices of our current cannabis and food production systems by Hosting Workshops, Community Seed Swap Sesh’s, teaching via his Patreon Subscription Community, Breeding Seeds and Consulting with Farmers on embracing Regenerative Practices.

Joey Burger - Ridge Sesh & Cured Cup 05/16/25

For more than two decades, WAMM has provided the world's best working model of a truly compassionate medical cannabis collective. WAMM has also brought healing, relief and integrative care to thousands of chronically and terminally ill members—many who otherwise could not afford this medicine—while helping pass America's first statewide medical marijuana law. They've even survived a DEA raid, and successfully sued the federal government in response. -Dr. Lester Grinspoon

WAMM Show with Valerie Corral-10/09/2015

Mean Gene Aficionado Seed Company’s Chief Breeder.  Mean Gene won this year at the 2015 Emerald Cup for his creation Cherry Limeade and is an overall unparalleled master of his craft.

Mean Gene-Art of Selection 01/22/16

Steve DeAngelo is founder of Harborside Health Center, Cofounder of Steep Hill Labs and Arcview group. He recently wrote his book The Cannabis Manifesto: A New Paradigm for Wellness and will be sharing his experience and expertise.

Steve DeAngelo-The Cannabis Manifesto 2/19/2016

Bam is a landrace and heirloom preservationist at Coastal Seed Company and head of extraction research at the Highest Grade Consulting. His focus on preservation has been to catalog and preserve as many landrace and heirloom varieties as possible with the goal of ensuring that he can leave behind all that he has been gifted and inherited for future generations.


Bamboo Show-Cannabis preservation and breeding 04/22/16

World-renowned expert on indoor, outdoor and greenhouse cultivation, Jorge Cervantes (George Van Patten) concealed his identity from 1983 to 2010 so that he could cultivate, study, write, photograph, and make videos about cannabis without persecution. After 30 years, travel to 5 continents, 20 books, countless articles in 10 languages, and millions of hits on his YouTube videos, Cervantes brings his best work to date in his new book The Cannabis Encyclopedia.


An Evening with Jorge Cervantes 05/06/16

Rick Simpson rediscovered a cure for cancer when he successfully cured his own skin cancer with his signature Cannabis oil.  Hear his story and insight on The Cannabis Connection!

Rick Simpson Special International Broadcast 06/03/16

Mendo Dope, a Northern California based group created by brother's Daniel and Bryan Eatmon aka Old E and Bleezy. Born and raised in Mendocino County "Weed Country", this one of a kind group is creating a new genre in the music industry, Cannabis Culture Music. 
We discuss cannabis culture in CA and how to grow the big trees!

Mendo Dope 11/25/16

Nick Mahmood of Green Source Gardens discusses his process with stewarding his farm in Southern Oregon. Nick and the family at Green Source Gardens were awarded The Regenerative Farm Award at the 2016 Emerald Cup. Jesse Dodd creator of Biovortex also contributed to creating this revolutionary award and shares his ideas about how the future, like the past, is regenerative.

Regenerative Farming-Nick of Green Source Gardens & Biovortex 1/13/17

Rob Clarke author of four books, the first was Botany and Ecology of Cannabis which was self published in 1976 over 40 years ago. 1981 Rob published Marijuana Botany which continues to be required reading for any grower or breeder. In 1998 Rob published HASHISH! which shared the technique and history of hash.  2013 Rob Published Cannabis Evolution and Ethnobotany which is a tour de force testament to a life in Cannabis stewardship.
Local farmer varieties or landrace cannabis genetics across the globe are disappearing.  Researchers like Rob Clarke travel to globe to research different narrow leaf drug varieties of cannabis and hemp. With Rob's recent trip to Turkey we discuss the works of groups that are hoping to map out the genetic genome of Cannabis. Rob illuminates how we need more medical research and explores pathways to patent cannabis varieties.

Robert Connell Clarke 12/30/2016

Ganja Farmer from Emerald Triangle Heirloom Seeds shares his passion and expertise to cultivate cannabis in such a way that farmers are mindful of the earth consciousness involved in planting direct in the ground. We explore organic methods where farmers feed microbes and natural mycelium as a way to breakdown nutrients and making them available to the roots of all plants. By cultivating in this way we can achieve high yields naturally while improving our living soils on our lands to develop a Cannabis permaculture by working with nature.

Ganja Farmer - Emerald Triangle Heirloom Seeds 02/24/17

Kagyu shares his 50+ years of growing and breeding expertise stewarding his landrace genetics in the Santa Cruz Mountains since moving to Santa Cruz in the late 50's. A must listen for any grower, breeder or appreciator of landrace heirloom cannabis varietals!

Kagyu - Coastal Seeds  10/27/2017

Duke Diamond- Breeder, Grower and Macguyver of all things Cannabis. Duke sheds light on his story breeding seeds, growing organic cannabis and the long strange trip it's been behind the building block strains that created the powerhouses that dominate the industry today.

Duke Diamond VA 04/20/18

Bushy and Pat Mrs. BOG live and direct in our Santa Cruz Talk studio. We had a lot of fun talking the history of BOG seeds, origins of the gum, sour bubble and other legendary cultivars. Overgrow and sharing knowledge in the community is covered along with Bushy's work to educate growers online and through his book. Great conversation with a legendary breeder, grower, OG and friend!

BOG Seeds 08/10/18

Mel Frank is a legendary Cannabis Breeder, Grower and Photographer. 
The Mel Frank pen name first appeared in 1971 in the New York Flyer of Rolling Stone, where he authored a two-part series on marijuana growing under fluorescent lights. After reading this series, Ed Rosenthal contacted Frank, convincing him to collaborate on a marijuana growing book, culminating in the 1974 publication of the Marijuana Growers’ Indoor/Outdoor Guide, by Level Press, San Francisco.
Todd McCormick has been growing since 1984 and is stewarding legendary lines behind Authentic Genetics. Editor behind Jack Herer's book The Emperor Wears No Clothes and writer for @growmagazine.

Mel Frank & Todd McCormick 07/26/2019

Daniel is our guest he has roots in Watsonville his farm Heart Rock Mountain Farm is located in Potter Valley he is also going to share about his ongoing works as Pride of the Lion Seeds. Themes discussed: 
Dragonfly Earth Medicine Pure Certification
Regenerative Agriculture
Cannabis Breeding
Ruderalis & AutoFlower Genetics
Building Community in Cannabis

Daniel-Pride of the Lion Seeds & Heartrock Mtn Farm 08/09/19

James Loud is our guest he is a prolific and award winning breeder & chef. James Loud’s Green Light Genetics is a new brand created by the founder of Loud Seeds, an international cannabis cup winning seed company and 2013 High Times Hall of Fame inductee. Green Light Genetics is a collaboration project putting together some of the most talented cannabis and hemp breeders with some of the best genetics on the planet.

James Loud-Breeding Cannabis, Hemp, Autoflowers & Award Winning Genetics 08/30/2019

California based Eric Minor is a precise, thoughtful person driven by compassion—not profit. As a second-generation cannabis farmer, Eric has a deep love for breeding and providing plants with CBD-rich genetics for medicinal purposes.

With over 30 years experience of growing and breeding award-winning cannabis, Eric has a sincere and personal appreciation and respect for the healing properties of CBD and it’s medicinal benefits.

Eric Minor of HBK Genetics & Topicals 02/07/2020

Dos Rios Dylan is a self described Heirloom Seed Dinosaur Grower who has been involved with some of the most righteous roots culture, grows, breeding projects and startups in the heart of the Emerald Triangle. We discuss his breeding work and collaborations along with his business developing Cannabis Infused Beverages and his business Emerald Sun.

Dos Rios Dylan-Heirloom Seed Dinosaur Grower 03/06/2020

Mr. Soul became the USA seed distributor for Super Sativa Seed Club in Amsterdam after having an ongoing international correspondence in 1987. Working with Super Sativa Seed Club provided access to genetics and information that advanced cannabis cultivation and Mr. Soul's breeding expertise. In 1996, Mr. Soul founded Brother Grimm seeds while building a following online via message boards and chat rooms. Mr. Soul's breeding project produced world famous stains of cannabis such as Cinderella 99 (C99) and Apollo 13. In 2016 Brothers Grimm Seeds was inducted to the High Times Seed Bank Hall of Fame. 
Our discussion covers the history of Mr. Souls work but also sheds light on new endeavors for female seeds and research connected to producing 100% female seeds that have stood the test of time in large commercial grow operations.

Rick Campanella (Mr. Soul) - Brothers Grimm Seeds 12/04/2020

The Cannabis Connection hosted by Christopher Carr provides stimulating conversation with professionals, regulators, researchers, and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis. Our radio broadcast educates and opens a dialogue surrounding the potential Cannabis has to heal ailments, but also our society from a social and economic standpoint. Carr's professional mission is to educate the public on Cannabis stewardship, science, policy, industry, and research. An adviser for Santa Cruz County and Executive Committee Member for Community Prevention Partners, Carr also serves as a Guest Lecturer at Cabrillo College, College of Botanical Healing Arts, and judge for both High Times Cup and The Emerald Cup. Carr represents Santa Cruz in the greater Cannabis Community and has positive rapport with the leading activists in Sacramento and Emerald Triangle. Rooted in the ethics of Compassionate Use Act while engaging the leading minds of the ever evolving California Cannabis Industry, Carr serves the community shaping a local Cannabis movement that reflects the values of Santa Cruz through leadership and compassion.

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