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Curious about cannabis? We've got you covered. Leafly's expert hosts are here to offer product reviews, strain suggestions, pro tips, and advice for cannabis consumers. Find out what's good, what's new, and what's next in the cannabis industry, every Wednesday.

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Curious about cannabis? We've got you covered. Leafly's expert hosts are here to offer product reviews, strain suggestions, pro tips, and advice for cannabis consumers. Find out what's good, what's new, and what's next in the cannabis industry, every Wednesday.

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@leafly

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206-920-6243


Episodes

What Are You Smoking? 090: Cannabis + Design with Session Goods

8/21/2019
The Avid Dabber, Will Hyde, sits down with Sam and Esther of Session Goods to discuss the many ways product design can impact the cannabis experience, for better or worse. They cover how Session designed their innovative line of glass smokeware and what other products they are developing to bring an elegance to the modern smoke session. You'll also hear how they are working to bring that same style and innovative design to dabbing and of course what Sam, Esther, and Will are smoking this week.

Duration:00:41:11

What Are You Smoking? 089: Clear Shatter & Heady Glass with O.G. Cannabis

8/8/2019
The Avid Dabber, Will Hyde, sits down with Caleb Mata of O.G. Cannabis in Corvallis, Oregon. They discuss all types of cannabis extraction from solventless hash rosin to OG's signature clear shatter and the importance of clarity and color in extracts. They also rap on heady glass and the impact of the glass community within the cannabis community. You'll also hear sCaleb fills Will in on all the exciting plans and products for O.G. Cannabis' line of Hemp CBD products and of course what Will and Caleb have both been smoking lately.

Duration:01:00:48

What Are You Smoking? 088 Cannabis Flavortown: Population 2

7/26/2019
The Avid Dabber, Will Hyde, and cohost Dante Jordan take a trip to Flavortown where they discuss the reason why flavor is the ultimate mark of quality cannabis. They also discuss the the variety of flavors cannabis produces as well as the most flavorful strains, the worst tasting strains, and the best ways to enjoy the flavors of cannabis. art, skill, and experience of rolling cannabis and smoking it as blunts and joints. You'll also hear some of the best strains that actually taste like their name and of course what Will and Dante have been smoking lately.

Duration:00:45:06

What Are You Smoking? 087 PB&J: Personal Blunts & Joints

7/18/2019
The Avid Dabber, Will Hyde, and cohost Dante Jordan sit down to chat about the art, skill, and experience of rolling cannabis and smoking it as blunts and joints. Will and Dante dive into their past experiences with both blunts and joints while sharing tips and thoughts on the practice, ritual, and best times to smoke one. You'll also hear some of their favorite strains to roll up and some of their earliest memories and failures of rolling joints.

Duration:00:31:30

What Are You Smoking? 086 Cannabis + Music

6/24/2019
The Avid Dabber, Will Hyde, and cohost Dante Jordan sit down to chat about the symbiotic relationship between cannabis and music. Will and Dante dive into their past experiences with both plant and artform as well as Leafly's What Are You Smoking? Mixtape Vol. 1 Spotify Playlist. You'll also hear some of their favorite songs to listen to when lighting up and some of their earliest memories of combining live music with cannabis.

Duration:00:45:13

What Are You Smoking Episode 85: Busting Stoner Stereotypes

6/12/2019
This week on the show, the prodigal host returns as Bailey Rahn joins Dante for a conversation about stoner stereotypes. Tune in for a wide ranging conversation touching on myths about cannabis consumption, playing The Shire Theme on recorder, and much more. Also this week, we'll touch on the music that's playing our WAYS hosts and the rest of the Leafly staff into the summer. Listen along with us on our first What Are You Smoking Mixtape, available now on Spotify!

Duration:00:26:26

What Are You Smoking Episode 084: A Visit From Master Bong

6/4/2019
Master Bong, the MacGyver of the smoke sesh, joins the show to chat with Will and Dante about what he's learned in more than a decade of improvising pipes, bongs, steamrollers and more out of everything you can imagine. You'll also hear some tips on the best way to roll a Backwoods blunt, thoughts on the differences between American and European cannabis culture, and what to expect next from Master Bong.

Duration:00:35:28

What Are You Smoking Episode 83: Nerding Out On Cultivation with Dr. Robb

5/28/2019
This week on the show, Robert Flannery of Dr. Robb Farms discusses bringing modern agricultural science to cannabis grows and introduces us to a new favorite euphemism for our favorite plant. We'll also learn about how Robb's family has influenced his approach to cannabis, dive into some nerdy cannabis science, chat about high-CBD strains, and of course learn what our guest is smoking—and what he's growing.

Duration:00:41:12

What Are You Smoking Episode 82: Dispensary Myths Debunked

5/20/2019
This week on the show, Dante is joined by Leafly news editor Bruce Barcott to talk about myths that surround neighborhood cannabis dispensaries. You'll learn about some of the most pernicious myths that opponents try to hang on cannabis shops, and what data actually tells us about issues like crime rates, underage use, and property values near dispensaries. We'll also chat about how dispensaries can act as anchor stores, how they may drive gentrification, and what shops can do to be good neighbors in their communities. And we'll talk about some of our favorite shops in the Seattle area—and our favorite products from them.

Duration:00:27:16

What Are You Smoking Episode 81: Potty Mouth

5/15/2019
This week, on What Are You Smoking, we revisit a conversation recorded earlier this year between Will and pop punk band Potty Mouth about good times, bad times, and the role cannabis plays in their creative process. Hear about life on the road, what strains and products the band uses to spark creativity and stay comfortable on stage, and why you should never drive into a wildfire on edibles. Other than the obvious.

Duration:00:26:08

What Are You Smoking Episode 80: Viola CEO Al Harrington

5/7/2019
Retired NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington joins the show to talk about Viola—both the brand he leads and grandma that inspired him to start it. On this episode, you'll hear about how a series of surgeries changed Harrington's attitude towards cannabis and how he expects cannabis—especially CBD—to factor into upcoming NBA labor negotiations. You'll also learn about what cultural changes Harrington thinks it will take to get more minority representation in the cannabis industry, why cannabis investment should be a natural second act for athletes, and why Viola is making it a priority hold the door open for people of color looking to get into the cannabis space.

Duration:00:26:20

What Are You Smoking Episode 79: Mr. Sherbinski

4/24/2019
One of the premiere cannabis breeders and growers of the modern era, Mr. Sherbinski joins us on the show. The man behind hit strains like Gelato and Sunset Sherbert joins the show to talk about the journey from a Bay Area garage to the shelves of Barneys in Beverly Hills. Hear all about how Sherb got his start in cannabis, what comes next for the Sherbinskis brand, and of course, what he's smoking lately.

Duration:00:37:34

What Are You Smoking Episode 78: Treehawk Farms Founder Jason Olsen

4/20/2019
This week on the show, Treehawk Farms founder and CEO Jason Olsen talks about developing new strains, the challenges of bringing novel genetics to dispensary shelves, and and how the market for hash, rosin, and other solventless concentrates is evolving and changing in Washington.

Duration:00:32:11

What Are You Smoking Episode 77: Elev8 Cannabis CEO Seun Adedeji

4/15/2019
This week, Elev8 Cannabis CEO Seun Adedeji joins the show to share his thoughts on the evolving nature of the cannabis industry. We'll learn why Elev8 is expanding out of Oregon into the growing Massachusetts market and talk about how both states are approaching cannabis differently. Seun also shares his thoughts on how to get more minority representation in the industry, advice for young entrepreneurs, and what he's smoking these days!

Duration:00:33:05

What Are You Smoking Episode 76: It's a Dab Rig Mailbag!

4/8/2019
This week, Will and Dante give some local Washington cannabis products a trial run. Then, our hosts put on their public service hats to field listener questions about carb caps, dab storage, and more. Tune in for insights, advice, and suggestions on how to improve your cannabis experience. If you've got a burning cannabis question you want our hosts to answer on the next mailbag episode, email us at whatareyousmoking@leafly.com.

Duration:00:13:19

What Are You Smoking Episode 75: Ellementa CEO Aliza Sherman

4/1/2019
This week on the show, we're time-traveling back to SXSW 2019, which is where Will sat down with Aliza Sherman, co-founder and CEO of Ellementa, which aims to connect women with the right cannabis products for them. Listeners will learn about how cannabis companies need to rethink the way they market to women, why education has to come before marketing throughout the industry, and why consumers should try out multiple products so they can best understand what's right for them. We'll also hear about Sherman's journey to cannabis after a storied career in the tech space, and find out what she looks for in her cannabis, whether she's consuming at home in Alaska or testing partner products on the road.

Duration:00:39:19

What Are You Smoking Episode 74: Cannabis Etiquette with Lizzie Post

3/25/2019
This week on the show, etiquette expert Lizzie Post sits down for a conversation about her latest book, Higher Etiquette. We'll get her thoughts on minding your manners in the world of cannabis, including what longstanding traditions are due for an update, how long you should hold a joint before passing it, and why avid joint rollers might need a finger bowl for their next party.

Duration:00:42:19

What Are You Smoking Episode 73: Live from SXSW

3/18/2019
We're taking the show on the road for our first live recording of What Are You Smoking from SXSW from beautiful—but cannabis unfriendly—Austin, Texas. This week's episode sees What Are You Smoking all stars Amanda Reiman (VP of community relations for FlowKana), J.J. O'Brien (VP of PAX Era) and Sarah Hanlon (co-host of Leafly's The High Life podcast) join Will for a conversation about the fractured nature of the current cannabis industry and how it is shaping the future of legal cannabis markets worldwide, intentionally or not. This great, hour-long panel conversation also touches on how banking issues make it more difficult to pay everyone from trimmers to budtenders, the ways that big investors are poised to change the nature of legal cannabis, and the importance of current consumers voting with their dollars to support the kinds of companies they want to see.

Duration:01:01:24

What Are You Smoking Episode 71: Smoke and Tell

3/1/2019
What Are you Smoking takes the show on the road to taste test some of each other’s favorite products. Leafly’s in-house bud tending expert Maria Sharp joins Will and Dante to sample some of Washington’s finest cannabis. The gang touches on topics from cannabis budgets and the ideal price of an eighth to buying joints at Barney’s and a blue Will Smith. And we'll also discuss what trends we expect to shape the world of cannabis in 2019.

Duration:00:26:25

What Are You Smoking Episode 70: Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky

2/20/2019
This week, Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky joins the show. We'll talk about the history of the company, the development of it's flagship Peak electronic rig, and how technology is helping to destigmatize dabbing. And of course, we'll find out what Roger is dabbing on these days, where he thinks the best concentrates are coming from, and what the future holds for Puffco.

Duration:00:39:14