Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

Sara sits down with Ed Wells (Cannatrol) on post-harvest innovation, then Jillian Reddish (GCNC) + economist Beau Whitney break down global market data, pricing trends, and what’s ahead. [Ep 206]

Planted on location at ICBC Berlin! Sara sits down with Chris Ahern, CEO of PAX, to talk about building a global cannabis brand, navigating regulation, and what’s next for innovation in the space. [Ep 205]

Sara sits down with phytochemical researcher Russ Hudson to break down terpenes, flavonoids, and the real science behind cannabis. From street legacy to lab research, this one challenges bro science and dives deep into how plants actually work. Science = normalization [Ep 204]

Sara sits down with cannabis attorney and global policy expert Bob Hoban to break down rescheduling, hemp vs. cannabis, and the evolving global market. From personal stories to supply chains and stigma, this is a deep dive into where the industry is headed next. [Ep 203]

Planted @ the Sunset Social Club! From queer legacy to economic reality, who built this industry and where is it headed? Rich Magaña + Scott Schmidt on visibility, advocacy, & why cannabis has always been queer… plus Beau Whitney on market shifts, taxes, & the real numbers. [Ep 202]

Congresswoman Dina Titus joins Sara to break down the future of cannabis policy- from banking + federal reform to the fight for small businesses and medical access. 70% of Americans support legalization… so what’s holding it back? [Ep 201]

For our 200th episode, Sara sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. From legalization to equity and banking- this is where cannabis policy is headed. “Puff, puff… let’s pass these bills.” [Ep 200]

Sara Payan sits down with ICBC founder Alex Rogers to unpack Germany’s cannabis reforms, Europe’s emerging markets, and why Berlin is now the global crossroads for cannabis. The international cannabis story is just getting started. [Ep 199]

Planted podcast, Sara Payan, Fire King Hash, Jonny Zaglin, Carey Grafmiller, Jordan Watts, MJ Bowl, solventless hash, cannabis concentrates, hash culture, Emerald Triangle farmers, cannabis craft producers [Ep 198]

On location at the Cannabis, Culture & Change conference in West Hollywood, Sara sits down with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma. They dive into banking access, over-taxation, and what it takes to make California’s cannabis industry sustainable. [Ep 197]

Sara sits down with Heather Pasternak — comedian behind Confessions of a Weed Mom & judge on Cooking on High — to unpack cannabis, comedy & motherhood. Why are wine moms cute, but weed moms controversial? Let’s talk about it. [Ep 196]

Sara talks pre-roll innovation, automation and quality with Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus.[Ep 195]

Sara sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder & COO of Silver Therapeutics, for a thoughtful conversation on cannabis retail with heart—community engagement, compassionate leadership, and why the customer experience truly matters. [Ep 194]

We continue our MJBizCon coverage—recorded live at the Lights Up Las Vegas party Featuring conversations with Terry Mendez of Safe Harbor Financial on cannabis finance & access to capital, plus Dan Herer on culture, legacy & the movement’s evolution. [Ep 193]

Why are cannabis businesses still failing- even as demand grows? Sara talks 280E, rescheduling, and survival strategies with Darren Gleeman of MBO Ventures. A must-listen from MJBizCon. [Ep 192]

What if we’ve been thinking about cannabis all wrong? Daniel Cook, CEO of @TrueTerpenes, joins Sara for a live MJBizCon conversation on terpene science, sensory language, and the deeper experience of the plant. [Ep 191]

Sara sits down with Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol and Jimmy Brinkerhoff from Edun to talk about innovation, sustainability, and what leadership looks like when it’s more than just a slogan. [Ep 190]

Planted with Sara Payan was recorded live at Hemp for the Future in Reykjavík, Iceland, capturing the energy of a truly global conversation. The setting brought together voices from around the world, each offering a different perspective on where hemp and cannabis are headed. Across six conversations, the focus stays on health, science, sustainability, and the real work happening behind the scenes to move the industry forward. The discussions feel grounded and forward-thinking, shaped by people who are actively building what comes next rather than just talking about it. It’s a snapshot of a movement in motion, recorded in a place that underscored just how international and interconnected this space has become. [Ep 189]

Sara Payan sits down with Dr. Bonni Goldstein for a thoughtful, clear-eyed conversation about the realities of cannabis use in children. Drawing from her work and her feature in Fat Nugs Magazine’s “Kids & Cannabis” issue, Dr. Goldstein breaks down a complicated topic with clarity, care, and a strong focus on real-world medical context. [Ep 188]

Sara sits down with Angela Cheng, CMO of Kanha, to talk about plant-based innovation, leadership, and the future of wellness. Don’t miss Angela’s insights and inspiring journey! [Ep 187]