Matt Talks Hemp: Recent Episodes
Matthew Soares
Weekly episodes highlighting the most newsworthy headlines in the industrial hemp and cannabis markets.
Matt has been a lifelong learner on the topics of cannabis and industrial hemp. He worked in a sales role at a cannabis packaging company for just under 4 years from 2018-2021 and saw firsthand the birth of the MA adult use market. He now owns and operates a wholesale hemp apparel company called YESTERDAY and is dedicated to The Hemp Revival.
Hope you enjoy this conversation with Cantrip Seltzer Co-Founder, Adam Terry!
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This week Matt interviews Chelli Stanley, founder of Upland Grassroots. Chelli is working alongside members of the Mi’kmaq tribe and researchers to see if hemp can play a role in remediating the contaminated soil and water at the former Loring Air Force Base in northern Maine.
This land is contaminated with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” that were present in fire fighting foam used in training exercises on the base. These chemicals are also found in many products that are used on a daily basis by the majority of people in the US. Research around these chemicals, and their impact on the human body and our environment, is still nascent, but hemp seems to be a promising solution for cleaning up contaminated land.
They discuss the history of Loring Air Force Base, the widespread PFAS pollution that has recently been discovered in Maine, some of the challenges Chelli has had at Loring, and her advice for people who might want to start a remediation project of their own.
Learn more about this project at the links below.
Interview with members involved in the project - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8324804/
PFAS overview - https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/overview.html
Upland Grassroots - https://grassrootsfund.org/groups/upland-grassroots
Alliance for Global Justice - https://afgj.org/
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This week Matt interviews Morris Beegle, President at WAFBA (We Are For Better Alternatives). WAFBA is a family of brands that includes the largest hemp focused expos - NOCO and Southern Hemp Expo, Let's Talk Hemp and Hemp Events media platforms, Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars, Colorado Hemp Co, and Tree Free Paper.
They discuss Morris' background in the music industry, how he came to start all of these complimentary hemp businesses, and his thoughts on the current status and future of the US industrial hemp market.
Learn more about Morris and WAFBA at the links below
https://wafba.org/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisbeegle/
https://morrisbeegle.com/
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This week Matt interviews Amos Lozano, a San Antonio TX based entrepreneur dedicated to spreading the benefits of hemp with his community. He is the founder of Famous Juice Company, Emjayze Hemp Pre-Rolls / Apparel, and has his own podcast called "Eat Plants, Move Often".
Follow Amos and his company's journey at the links and social media accounts below!
Amos Lozano
@eatplantsmoveoften
Podcast
Famous Juice Co.
@famousjuicecompany
Website
Emjayze Hemp
@emjayzehemp
@emjayzeapparel
Website
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In this episode Matt interviews Kirsten and Karl Sutaria, Founders of Wonderlab's Doozy Pots - hemp based gelato. We learn their background stories, what eventually lead them to starting the company, why hemp is a great option for plant based gelato, and more about their general experience starting and running the business.
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This weeks guest is Michael Battaglia, Founder of Cousin Hemp. Michael started Cousin Hemp in 2020 after seeing the impact of large scale agriculture first hand in Iowa. He knew hemp could act as a more responsible solution and set out to get hemp foods in the hands of more people across the country.
Cousin Hemp's flagship product is Hemp Crunchies, a delicious combination of roasted hemp seeds and unique seasoning blends. They are available online and in select stores in TX in the following flavors - Austin BBQ, Salt & Pepper, and Creole Spice.
Find Cousin Hemp and Michael online at the links below.
https://cousinhemp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cousinhemp/
https://www.instagram.com/hemprything/
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Navy Warns Against Hemp Oil Drink https://hempgazette.com/news/navy-pepsi-hemp-hg1671/
Hemp-Lime Building Materials added to ICC https://www.hempbuildmag.com/home/hemp-icc-clears-hurdle
Hemp Paper & H is for Hemp by Maren Krings https://hightimes.com/news/hemp-paper-could-be-the-future-of-printing/ https://marenkrings.com/product/h-is-for-hemp-limited-collectors-edition-tree-free/
House Vote on Research Bill https://www.marijuanamoment.net/house-to-vote-on-marijuana-research-bill-on-monday-days-after-passing-legalization-measure/ 04:32 Cleveland Expungement Efforts https://hightimes.com/news/cleveland-officials-file-motions-to-expunge-4000-cannabis-convictions/
Legalization 2.0 in MA https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2022/04/08/legalization-2-0-massachusetts-senate-approves-overhaul-of-marijuana-laws/
Ridiculous Rule Presented in Alabama https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/alabama-legislation-require-women-childbearing-age-acquire-negative-pregnancy-test-purchase-medical-cannabis/
Unlicensed Dispensaries in NYC https://nypost.com/2022/04/06/unlicensed-cannabis-dispensaries-growing-like-weeds-in-manhattan/
Gifting Market in DC Threatened https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-council-votes-against-closing-marijuana-gifting-loophole/3017516/
PA to Regulate Delta 8 https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/pennsylvania-senators-to-introduce-legislation-to-ban-sale-of-delta8-thc-products/
UK Death Linked to Synthetic Product https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-60989389
Continued Elementary School Cannabis Consumption https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/school-officials-algodones-kids-examined-at-hospital-after-cannabis-candy-incident/article_c0d90168-b45e-11ec-9fa8-b75620dea4ea.html // https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/student-given-edibles-at-middle-school-wasnt-told-they-contained-cannabis-superintendent-says/2689464/
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3rd weekly update with some behind the scenes info on what is going on at YESTERDAY.
A quick recap of the video...
Ran a few successful meetings and continued to refine the pitch
Making god progress with pop up event planning
Having some customer service issues with hemp wholesale companies I want to source form
No wholesale orders... YET!
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2nd weekly update with some behind the scenes info on what is going on at YESTERDAY.
A quick recap of the video...
Our wholesale units arrived (with some minor QC hurdles that we resolved). Considering a change of our fabric vendor.
Two meetings last week went well, working on setting up the hemp educational booth at one of the dispensaries I met with.
Busy upcoming week with 5 meetings on the books so far.
No wholesale orders... YET!
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Links to Articles Referenced in Todays Episode Below.
Hemp with High CBDA Shown to Reduce Stress in Cattle
https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/feeding-cattle-hemp-may-lower-their-stress-levels-according-to-study
IND and Hempitecture Ink Supply Partnership
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/03/n26381048/ind-hemp-and-hempitecture-announce-supply-partnership-for-domestically-produced-hemp-fiber-nonwove
SD Gov. Noem Blocks Bill to Remove Simple Cannabis Charges from Records
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2022/03/25/gov-kristi-noem-blocks-removal-marijuana-charges-south-dakota-background-checks/7170363001/
Hundreds Line Up for Day One of Adult Use Sales in New Mexico
https://www.cbs17.com/news/hundreds-line-up-to-buy-legal-cannabis-in-new-mexico/
Biden Maintains Ban on Regulating Adult Use Sales in DC
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-biden-budget-keeps-ban-on-d-c-marijuana-sales-but-preserves-state-medical-cannabis-protections/
Young Black and Gifting Documentary
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/new-doc-sheds-light-on-the-gifting-marijuana-business-in-dc
House Passes MORE Act
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/bill-legalize-marijuana-passes-us-house-faces-dim-prospects-senate-2022-04-01/
Study Finds Bong Smoke to be Worse than Cigarette Smoke
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/03/30/cannabis-marijuana-bong-smoke-more-dangerous-than-cigarettes-study/7203955001/
JAMA Study
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2790510?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=033022
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This is the first installment of a new segment that I will post once a week. The purpose is to document what is happening over at YESTERDAY - Hemp Apparel and provide some transparency of our operations for all who may be interested.
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Summary of different topics discussed in this episode are below.
Cresco Labs to acquire Columbia Care
MI distributes almost $150M in cannabis tax revenue
Elementary students consume edibles in RI
UT bans smokable hemp
TX to ban smokable hemp
TN to prohibit minor cannabinoids
VA to also prohibit minor cannabinoids
Senate passes Research Expansion Act and House schedules MORE Act vote
US instructs UN to deschedule cannabis
Heartland in MI to grow 5,000 acres of industrial hemp
MO awards grants to industrial hemp processors
$2.5M to back hemp research
Cannabis lounges in CO and MI
Tyson 2.0 acquires majority of Ric Flair Drip to create Nature Boy themed brands
Secret Sesh cannabis event planners to launch NFT community project
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00:00 Intro
00:45 NY reserving first adult use licenses for people with prior convictions
02:19 NY to remove IRS code 280E for state taxes
04:26 This episode is brought to you by YESTERDAY Hemp Apparel
04:53 DOT to adopt saliva testing to reduce quantity of false positives
06:07 PA senator introducing hemp feed bill
07:58 Hemp hulls contain compounds to support metabolic health
09:43 RePlant hemp opens $500M fund
11:11 WA to change all references of “marijuana” to “cannabis”
13:08 Tyson 2.0 to launch “Mike Bites” edibles
14:48 Elementary student given cannabis edibles at school
16:24 Report shows cannabis legalization has not increased youth consumption
17:48 Outro
https://cannabislifenetwork.com/cannabis-conviction-needed-for-first-retail-licenses-in-ny/
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-york-lawmakers-seek-tax-deductions-for-marijuana-businesses-in-budget-proposals-despite-federal-ban/
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-transportation-agency-proposes-new-marijuana-testing-policies-to-reduce-false-positives/
https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/industrial_hemp/pa-senator-schwank-announces-hemp-feed-bill/article_55e9ffd7-2773-52bd-87c4-826b8d0d1a8a.html
https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/03/09/Hemp-hulls-yield-phytonutrients-targeting-liver-metabolic-health-Brightseed-data
https://www.hempgrower.com/article/replant-hemp-opens-500-million-sustainble-impact-fund-for-investments/
https://www.ganjapreneur.com/washington-revises-state-code-to-change-word-marijuana-to-cannabis/#:~:text=Inslee%20said%20the%20term%20%E2%80%9Cmarijuana,Gov
https://www.blackenterprise.com/mike-tyson-launches-bitten-ear-shaped-edibles/
https://abc57.com/news/muessel-elementary-parent-speaks-out-after-daughter-was-given-marijuana-edibles/
https://hightimes.com/news/report-states-that-cannabis-legalization-has-not-increased-youth-consumption/
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This episode was originally posted as a video on YouTube. Future episodes will still be posted on YouTube but will be recorded in a way that allows for seamless consumption of audio-only as well.
00:00 Intro
00:19 Brittney Griner in Russian prison
01:20 NY to reserve first adult use licenses for people with past cannabis convictions
02:43 This episode is brought to you by YESTERDAY Hemp Apparel
03:09 Virginia House votes down cannabis resentencing bill
04:44 OK to rehaul medical cannabis regulations
06:14 Veterans call for access to cannabis through the VA
07:19 CT looks to ban cannabis “gifting”
08:52 Increase in pediatric cannabis poisonings
11:31 Hemp seed products - Manitoba Harvest & Victory Foods
13:03 Biden Administration to deny security clearance for cannabis investors
13:13 Thanks for listening!
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This podcast was recorded for and originally only posted to YouTube. Future episodes will be produced in a way that allows for easy consumption via visual or audio platforms.
Watch the hemp building episode referenced at this link
Timestamps for all topics discussed below.
00:00 Intro
00:18 NY to allow hemp farmers to grow cannabis for adult use market
00:56 Cannabis research in CO
01:55 Shafer and LaGuardia committees
03:31 Industrial hemp processing coming to SD
04:46 3D printing company to use hemp at new location in PA
07:29 Hemp seed denied as input for animal feed
10:16 42% of TN hemp farmers test “hot”
11:07 New TN restaurant to serve infused meals
14:26 AZ taxes going to community colleges
15:38 NCAA increases testing thresholds
17:14 Thanks for listening!
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