Lauren Avenius & Felipe of Compound Genetics + Node Labs join the Cannabis Connection Show!
Node Labs uses cutting edge plant tissue culture techniques to provide the cleanest high-value cannabis plants to cultivators, breeders, and researchers.
Outline: 
Timestamps for the show. 
(3:17)Sommelier style "Smoke & Steak" Tastings of new cannabis
(7:28) Criteria for selecting the next big cultivar in cannabis
(11:40) Cycles to determine new strain offerings
(18:40) Partner farms stress testing plants in the Petaluma Wind Gap
(21:20) Royal Family - Menthol, Grape Gas, Jet Fuel Gelato
(27:30) Felipe's Roots growing up in Texas on the Mexico border and the pilgrimage to California
(33:00) Era Parents - Gastropop lineage, high yields, pure IG rapper weed 
(38:40) Tubb Fire Impacts, Tissue Culture in Cannabis, Incorporating Node Labs
(41:00) Santa Cruz; bedrock of Cannabis Culture. 
(46:00) Preserving diversity, preserving genetics, helping legacy cannabis community
(50:00) Breeders & Brands as artists

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Lauren Avenius with Felipe of Compound Genetics & Node Labs

Al Bundi is a socially aware comedic and experimental rapper from Souther California who aims to help people through his experiences and art. He is part of a 10-piece band called Boostive that blends reggae, hip hop, R&B and world music genres. He is also a cannabis advocate and farmer who has worked in the industry for over a decade and is now building a cannabis genetics company that promotes sustainable and organic practices. He is passionate about social justice and horticulture and uses his music as a platform to share his vision and values. He is currently performing and recording with his band as well as pursuing his solo career in hip hop. He is a versatile and creative artist who is always looking for new ways to express himself and connect with his audience.

Al Bundi -  Socially Aware and Experimental Rapper 5/12/23

Skye McDougall of Hyphaelife Santa Cruz joins The Cannabis Connection to shed light on his experience with psychedelics, meditation and improving one's life by reclaiming ones mental, physical and spiritual agency.

Skye McDougall - Hyphaelife Santa Cruz 04/21/23

Big love to Stilldream Festival and to everyone who got down with me.

Mix recorded by: PBMTV
photo: Nate Nafiya
Master: Andrew Forster

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DRMWVR Stilldream Festival 2023 Live Set

The Cannabis Connection welcomes three guests live:

Elliot Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Catalyst Cannabis Co.

Jon Kolodinski, Founder & CEO Creme De Canna

DJ Daddy Spleece of Reality Sound International.

The show sheds light on their stories and roots in the cannabis community plus explore a new community activation happening September 30 at Catalyst Watsonville 1324 W. Beach St, Watsonville CA 9a-9p featuring live community concert with Ancestree, Kava Jah, Rocker-T and DJ Spleece.

Apologies for a few technical gaps lost first part of the show and a few short segments throughout due to connectivity issues. Thank you for supporting Santa Cruz Cannabis Talk Radio!

Elliot Lewis-CEO Catalyst Cannabis Co. Jon Kolodinski-Creme De Canna, DJ Spleece 9/22/23

2023 studio recording of new original on 'Thanks and Praises' album featuring Nattali Rize.

Wise Humble and Strong feat. Nattali Rize - Thanks and Praises

Studio recording of Ancestree original 'Warrior Up' off new album 'Thanks and Praises'

Warrior Up - Thanks and Praises

'Jailbreaker' original by Ancestree off 'Thanks and Praises' album.

Jailbreaker - Thanks and Praises

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 of the best breeders in cannabis. He continues to collaborate with notable breeders, including Bob Hemphill, Berner, CSI: Humboldt, Notsodog, and others. We explore cannabis lineage lore, the Santa Cruz Cannabis paradise, and the intersection of surf, skate, music, art, and culture. 

Matt @dela_831sc - Santa Cruz's Influence on Modern Cannabis 8/29/25

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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.

Matt @dela_831sc - Santa Cruz's Influence on Modern Cannabis 8/29/25

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