The Smokin' Rope Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Smokin’ Rope Podcast, the show that brings together Michigan’s top cannabis growers, advocates and business owners to offer a fresh and honest perspective of Michigan’s cannabis industry. Stick with us to get the lowdown from the people who have been on the ground floor of canna-business in Michigan, and gain insights into where the industry may be heading.
Anton Harb Jr., podcast host of FOB 16:20 and U.S. Army combat veteran, joins the show to highlight the upcoming veteran-judged cannabis competition: The Warriors Cup on Dec. 16 from 6-7 p.m.
Also on the show, Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller of Real Leaf Solutions Kevin Pybus of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.
Attorney Paul Tylenda joins the show to highlight his work with the Great Lakes Expungement Network and the evolving cannabis industry after begin involved in the legal landscape for 13 years.
Also on the show, Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Kevin Pybus of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.
The Smokin' Rope Podcast teams up with fellow Michigan cannabis podcast hosts from Jazz Cabbage Cafe, ChadWatch and FOB 16:20 for another amazing night of charity to raise funds to allow The Redemption Foundation to support Sons & Daughters United's annual holiday drive.
Sons & Daughter United is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial, emotional, and legal support to low-income, underprivileged and minority populations.
Each year, Sons & Daughter's United's holiday drive ensures the children of those incarcerated by the war on drugs have a fulfilling and meaningful holiday season.
Roy Liskey, co-owner of Local Roots, joins the show to highlight The Mom and Pop Turkey Drop!
Josey Scoggin, program director of The Redemption Foundation, joins the show to preview the 2022 Cannabis Gives Back Telethon that will allow The Redemption Foundation to support the Sons & Daughters United Holiday Drive.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.
Frequent podcast guest and industry friend Jamie Lowell joins the show to highlight his exciting new opportunity as the COO for four Meds Cafe locations, recent developments in ex-House speaker Lee Chatfield's allegations, lame duck concerns and possible upcoming CRA enforcement from new executive director Brian Hanna.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with host and show producer Nate Darling.
Kyle Cohee, owner of Light'N Up Provisioning & MicroBuddery, returns to the show to highlight his big plans for his upcoming turkey giveaway this Thanksgiving season.
Jake Hammond, purchasing & vendor relations manager for Meds Cafe, joins the show to highlight the wild west of cannabis sales in the rapidly changing Michigan market.
Jim Salame joins the show to highlight 2022's successful Entheofest and delves into the fight for decriminalizing entheogenic plants.
Also featured on the show co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and show producer Nate Darling.
Roy Liskey, owner of Local Roots Cannabis, joins the show to highlight the wildly successful Juke Joint Jamboree, a Redemption Foundation fundraiser hosted at the Liskey family's 200 year old barn.
Also featured on the show, host Ryan Basore, CEO of Redemption Cannabis, and co-host owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Katie Lynch Lindgren, Senior PR Manager at Green Stem, joins the show to help our hosts preview the upcoming Juke Joint Jamboree, a one of a kind fundraiser for The Redemption Foundation that brings blues, cannabis and charity together for an unforgettable night.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell, Jazz Cabbage Cafe host, and Chris Silva, ChadWatch host, join the show to discuss recent developments in police testing scandals and Silva's bid to be the next director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
Also featured on the show, host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Nate Russell, owner of CUSTOMPACKCO and The Lab, joins the show to share his extensive cannabis packaging, processing and design background in addition to his thoughts on a rapidly changing market.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Jeff Remijas, owner of Beachgrass Events, and Katie Lynch Lindgren, Senior PR Manager at Greenstem Provisioning, join the show to highlight The Original Cannabis Crown at The Hartford Speedway this Aug. 26-27.
Tom Hamp joins the show to discuss the world of business coaching and why it is more important than ever before to have lean and efficient business practices.
Also featured on the show we have the return of host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Jason Crockett returns to the show for a Michigan cannabis industry market update!
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Accomplished industry activist Jamie Lowell joins the show to provide an update on the Michigan cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Danielle Bersano-Ross, director of retail operations at Stone Depot in Jackson, joins the show to discuss the current state of the Michigan cannabis market, Stone Depot's support of cannabis activism and charitable giving and their upcoming Mid-Michigan Cannabis Young Professionals sponsorship.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Taylor Hottenstein, sales manager at Valor Craft, joins the show to discuss Valor Craft's origins, mission and helps preview the upcoming Mid-Michigan Cannabis Young Professional Mixer.
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Kalkushka Lounge general manager Chris Atteberry and Kalkaska village president Harley Wales join the show to discuss operating Michigan's first consumption lounge!
Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.
Anton Harb Jr., Iraq combat veteran and veteran advisor for Hero Project USA, joins the show to discuss daily life altering challenges veterans face regarding cannabis usage/access, his recent combat veteran hosted cannabis podcast FOB 16:20, and how Michiganders can help their local armed services community members.
Ryan Messerschmidt, Alvarez Cultivation head of cultivation, joins the show to share his story and his thoughts on the evolving market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
We did it folks! 100 straight weeks of hosting, producing and capturing the history of the Michigan cannabis industry on The Smokin' Rope Podcast. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite moments, stories and hopes for the future of the show. Thanks for sticking with us!
TreeTown Chef Ella joins the show to discuss Sugarbush's exciting partnership with GLEN! We also have one of the 150 "Ganjiers' in the world Derek from Bloom City Club as a bonus guest.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and guest host and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling.
Attorney James McGillie discusses the importance of trademarking and protecting your intellectual property.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Meds Cafe CEO Josh Covert returns to the show to provide an update on the ever-increasing retail competition in Michigan!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Q and MJ from the KushnKicks podcast join the show to give the low down on sneaker culture, the exploding Kalamazoo cannabis scene and what inspired them to start their show!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Owner of Sticky Ypsi Jake Abraham and owner of Bullit Budz John Laskowski sit down to discuss the successful Reggae on the Riverside consumption event and a high level view on the rapidly changing Michigan market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
The Smokin' Rope Podcast head producer and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling steps out from behind the production room this week to reveal some of the origins of the show, the unique challenges involved in cannabis marketing and discussing some upcoming projects involving new podcasts, veterans and therapy dogs!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
The Smokin' Rope Podcast hits the road for 4/20 as we broadcast LIVE from Bloom City Sturgis with general manager Neil Pagels to discuss the incredibly busy location and Neil's inspiring story of joining the industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Catalina Alfaro, Lab Director at Lion Labs, joins the show to discuss Lion Labs' recent partnership with Lake Superior State University to offer a degree program focused on the analysis of cannabis compounds and contaminants.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Owner of Light'N Up Cannabis Co. Kyle Cohee Talks 4/20 Pound Giveaways!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to preview the unmissable the 50th Anniversary of Ann Arbor Hash Bash!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Sarah Birney, co-founder of Blooming Botanicals, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to help celebrate Women's History Month by sharing her story of becoming a business owner, educating others of CBD usage and the evolving Michigan cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Lindsay Feehan, owner of Emerald Transport Michigan, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month to discuss her story of becoming a business owner, unique challenges of the Michigan secure transport market and her thoughts on the evolving Michigan cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Josselin Silva, sales representative for Scout Cannabis Co., joins the show to discuss her history, experience in cannabis sales and thoughts on a rapidly evolving market during our continued celebration of Women's History Month!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo stops by for a quick update on the upcoming Agency name change!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Real Leaf Solutions CEO Krista Beller joins the show to kick off The Smokin' Rope Podcast's celebration of Women's History Month and shares her journey to becoming one of the top cannabis brands in Michigan!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Roy Liskey, owner and operator of Local Roots Cannabis, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to discuss an upcoming barn party fundraiser with The Redemption Foundation as well as an overview of the current Michigan cannabis market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Rick Thompson joins the show to discuss recent headlines involving hemp conversion oil, scandals and has an exciting announcement involving Redemption Cannabis.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions
Chris Silva, Redemption Cannabis account manager, and Kyle Miller, owner of Easton Craft, join the show to discuss recent changes and price drops in the Michigan cannabis market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Dan Tomaski, chief science officer of Driven Grow, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to discuss his processing history, recent projects and the current state of the Michigan cannabis concentrate market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Nate Niehuss of Prima Clones and Lou Pino of Gene Traders joins the show to discuss their Skunk hunt!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Josh Covert, formerly know as a renowned Michigan cannabis activist attorney at Covert Law, joins the show to discuss his next industry career move as Meds Cafe's CEO.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Jason Crockett joins the show to discuss the ever evolving Michigan cannabis market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Isaac Liebes of GreenLight, LLC joins the show to discuss grow operations often being overcharged on their utility bills and an exciting partnership with The Redemption Foundation!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell and Rick Thompson of Jazz Cabbage Cafe join the show for our 2021 Year End Review!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Josey Scoggin returns to the show to discuss some of the amazing charity and activism efforts the Michigan cannabis community participated in during 2021.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Welcome to the 2021 Cannabis Gives Back Telethon! Tonight, the Michigan cannabis community comes together to give back for one special night of giving to support amazing groups like The Redemption Foundation, Great Lakes Expungement Network, Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition and Sons & Daughters United.
This is a special episode where The Smokin' Rope Podcast was joined by additional Michigan cannabis podcasts including Jazz Cabbage Cafe, the MICIA's Cannacast and Planet Green Trees TV for a night of unity to right the wrongs of cannabis prohibition. Cannabis legend John Sinclair even made a special guest appearance!
You may donate to The Redemption Foundation at https://theredemptionfoundation.org/.
Josey Scoggin returns to the show to discuss her amazing work with Sons and Daughters United, holiday shopping for families in need and how the cannabis industry can give back.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Former NFL center and NOBO grow operation sales director Charles Missant joins the show to discuss his experience with cannabis in the NFL, recent cannabis collaborations and the state of the Michigan cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Casey Kornoelje, founder of Pharmhouse Wellness, joins the show to discuss their "Felons Feeding Families" event and the importance of the cannabis industry giving back to Michigan communities.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner TRUU Cannabis.
We have a special surprise episode in store today! Tune in as we discuss recent statewide testing inaccuracies and massive product recalls adversely affecting provisioning centers across Michigan.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Derek Norman joins the show to discuss Cannasaurs, a limited series of cannabis-friendly digital dinosaur artwork that will be released into the metaverse as a fundraiser to help support the release of non-violent cannabis prisoners through groups like The Redemption Foundation and The Last Prisoner Project.
The team from Superior Selections joins the show to discuss their unique approach to growing superior cannabis, why the U.P. cannabis industry is thriving and the roll of consumer education when purchasing cannabis.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Ryan Ratzloff, CEO of Lion Labs, a state-licensed processing facility for popular brands like Element Extractions, RISE and Dream Edibles, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to discuss Croptober and the successes/challenges associated with the Michigan outdoor grow scene.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair, returns to the show to discuss Rair's recent celebrity partnership with Ben Wallace, MJ BizCon in Vegas, Croptober and more!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Nate from Fast Flower Farms and Prima Clones joins the show to discuss what the modern genetics game looks like! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell returns to the show to recap the huge success that was the 2021 CannaJam Festival! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Michigan NORML Director Rick Thompson joins the show to discuss attempts by some corporate cannabis businesses to pass legislation that would severely restrict caregiver activity across the state.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Michael Komorn, owner of KomornLawMI, joins the show to discuss the upcoming 2021 CannaJam Festival!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Michael Pedrosi, Managing Partner of Capital Transport LLC, joins the show to discuss the status of Michigan's secure transport market, the largest challenges and a day in the life at a transport company.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Michelle, General Manager at Rize U.P., joins the show to discuss the U.P.'s cannabis culture, her decision to move to Michigan as a caregiver and her decision to work in the regulated market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jevin Weyenberg, Co-Owner at Lake Effect Group, joins the show to discuss his journey into cannabis, his philosophy on what products Lake Effect carries and his work with veterans.
Also featured on the show: Guest host Josh Hovey and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Ida Pearl Lee, Deputy Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association and fellow podcast host, joins the show to discuss her new brand Bella's Journey that recreates some of the same tinctures, salve, dissolvable tabs, soft chews and suppositories that were used in her daughter's end of life care.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
CEO Ryan Basore is on the show today talking packaging today -- rules, regulations, logistical challenges, etc. -- with Sam Rosinski from Fresh Coast Extracts.
CEO Ryan Basore is on the show today talking packaging today -- rules, regulations, logistical challenges, etc. -- with Sam Rosinski from Fresh Coast Extracts.
Our CEO Ryan Basore is doing his tour of U.P. provisioning centers, but the show must go on! The Smokin' Rope Podcast today features Real Leaf Solutions COO Tom Beller, Rick Thompson and Kevin Pybus talking about Michigan's record-breaking cannabis sales in July, new MRA rules and all the latest in Michigan's cannabis.
Richard Clement joins the show to discuss his history in cannabis reform, work in Representative Cynthia Johnson's office, his take on the Detroit ordinance and the state of cannabis in Michigan.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
MRA Director Andrew Brisbo joins the show to talk about the latest rules for edible cannabis products and the status of Michigan's licensed industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Marko and Brent from Luxury Loud join the show to discuss how they started their Detroit-based operation, their recent Redemption Cannabis partnership and challenges of joining the licensed market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Rair COO Patrick Frakes returns to the show to discuss Rair's recent partnership with Redemption Cannabis, women leadership in all divisions of Rair and the state of the Michigan cannabis market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Ida Pearl Lee, Deputy Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, joins the show to discuss the upcoming MICIA Summer Annual, her own podcasting experience and recent developments in Michigan's Delta-8 THC market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins the show as we celebrate our 1-year anniversary of uninterrupted podcasting. Watch our pre-recorded interview with Dana where we discuss her role as Michigan's most progressive and canna-friendly AG, get an update on cannabis expungement efforts, and learn about her bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Roy Liskey, owner and operator of Local Roots Cannabis in Laingsburg, joins the show to discuss running a family-owned cannabis business, the local community's reaction, his philosophy on brands he carries and why Local Roots is not on Weedmaps (and thriving)!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Chris Silva, retail manager at Pharmhouse Wellness in Grand Rapids, returns to the show to update us on the wholesale and retail market, RSO and recent developments with ongoing controversy surrounding the MCMA.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Dart Bank Vice President Nicole Perry joins the show to discuss the hot topic of cannabis industry banking.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Today's show welcomes back long-term cannabis activists and thought leaders Rick Thompson and Jamie Lowell to discuss the latest in the long and ongoing fight between corporate cannabis (MCMA) and the little guys.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Alan Bonsett, founder of NOBO Provisioning Center, joins the show to discuss his story and NOBO's approach to educating consumers on a more progressive view of the cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Today the Smokin' Rope Podcast welcomes "Boogie" Bob Baldori. Bob became famous for his musical career with The Woolies and Chuck Barry, but he is also an accomplished attorney and has a passion for cannabis and social justice issues.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
The Smokin' Rope Podcast is thrilled to welcome our first sponsor Tim Adams from Maner Costerisan as we delve into the world of cannabis accounting, 280E and how to prep for the inevitable audit!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Curtis Goure, owner of BDT Smoke Shops Hazel Park, representative for Tommy Chong's cannabis brand and part owner of goshangocannabis joins the show to tell his story and discuss the growing Michigan cannabis market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Penny Milkey, founder of Northern Specialty Health in Houghton, joins the show to discuss her roles as an activist, teacher and a leader in Northern Michigan's cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Mike Stein of the Michael Stein Insurance Agency joins the show to discuss cannabis business insurance strategies.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Tim Beck, one of the authors on the 2008 MMMA law and responsible for many local opt-in initiatives, joins the show to tell his story and thoughts on Michigan's evolving cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon joins the show to talk criminal justice reform, harm reduction and her role as the only county prosecutor to endorse the 2018 legalization effort.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair, discusses his past experiences with cannabis prohibition, Rair's philosophy and unique approach to cannabis cultivation, and his take on the changes to the retail and wholesale market in the last few weeks.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Josey Scoggin, first pediatric MMM patient in 2009, board member of MILegalize and the founder of Sons & Daughters United joins the show to discuss her recent work with The Redemption Foundation in establishing the Great Lakes Expungement Network. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Kalkaska Village President Harley Wales joins the show to to discuss the cannabis boom in Kalkaska and the positive impact the industry is having on small towns across Michigan.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
State Representative Graham Filler joins the show to discuss cannabis policy, criminal justice reform and bipartisanship.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Nick Zettell joins the show to discuss the 50th anniversary of Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash Festival, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, MILegalize and Decriminalize Nature!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Mike McCurdy joins this week's show to discuss the newly formed Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition, which includes the Michigan Cannabis Caucus, the The Redemption Foundation, and Last Prisoner Project among others, his role in Attorney General Dana Nessel's win and race, and his work with the Michigan cannabis prisoner relief fund and Michael Thompson.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Michael Thue, a hemp and CBD expert and entrepreneur, joins the show to discuss his history and recent legal victory that will result in granting people the ability to consume medical marijuana while on probation.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Clemency activist, cannabis entrepreneur and hip-hop producer Weldon Angelos joins the podcast for an exciting episode discussing his past, his presidential pardon and the current state of the cannabis industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Anqunette "Q" Sarfoh joins the show to discuss her recent participation in the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency's Racial Equity Work Group, updates on her line of edibles and her role with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell, Director of Advocacy at The Botanical Co and host of the Jazz Cabbage Cafe, joins the show to discuss budtender training, dispelling myths about THC percentage and cannabis still remaining a Schedule 1 drug in Michigan. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Kevin McKinney is a leading Lansing lobbyist who was instrumental in the passage of Michigan's medical marijuana licensing laws and works with a number of cannabis clients including the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Representative Yousef Rabhi joins the show to discuss the legal market in Michigan and what potential issues he sees popping up in the legislature this year. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Virg Bernero, former Mayor of Lansing and know also as "America's Angriest Mayor," joins the show to discuss the last 10 years of legalization and how local communities have evolved in their approach to the industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Kyle Miller, director of strategic relations for Meds Cafe, part owner Easton Craft Cultivation and associate publisher for Sensi Mag, joins the show to discuss his past experience as an activist and shifting into his new roles.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
This week we welcome back guest Rick Thompson as we host a special year in review episode!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jake Abraham, owner of Sticky Ypsi, Detroit and Southfield, joins the show to discuss recent shifts in the cannabis wholesale market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
This week, Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo joins the podcast to talk about the status of Michigan's licensed market and what can be done to improve the regulatory environment for licensed businesses in the state.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Robin Schneider and Ida Pearl Lee, executive director and deputy director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, joins the show this week to recap one year of adult use legalization and how the market is taking shape.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Matt Abel, founder and senior partner at Cannabis Counsel Law Firm, joins the show to discuss Detroit opting it for recreational and more!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Russ Chambers, CEO of The Botanical Co., joins the podcast to discuss his story of working as a carpenter to starting a cannabis business and how he eventually met host Ryan Basore.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Josh Covert, owner of Covert Law in Old Town Lansing, joins us to talk about the legal ins and outs of the cannabis industry and how his law practice has changed since legalization.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Marijuana Policy Project Deputy Director Matt Schweich joins the show to talk about the resounding success of legalization ballot initiatives across the country this past election and the impact they will have on federal legalization. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Darren McCarty, famed Red Wings legend and cannabis entrepreneur, joins the podcast to talk about how cannabis helped in his recovery from substance abuse, starting his own line of pre-rolls and how hockey has changed since his retirement.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Chris Silva, retail manager at Pharmhouse Wellness in Grand Rapids, talks about the process of buying stock, the reasoning for markups, and how smaller provisioning centers can compete in a growing corporate-driven market.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Sarah Gersten, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Last Prisoner Project, joins the podcast to talk about the Michigan Cannabis Prisoner Release Campaign and its efforts to free nonviolent cannabis prisoners across the country.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Andrew Driver, CEO of Driven Grown, joins the podcast to tell his story of surviving a life-changing accident, his own experience with the system and cannabis prohibition, and his continuing passion for growing a plant that is truly medicine.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jamie Lowell, a founding father in the fight for Michigan cannabis, host of the Jazz Cabbage Cafe podcast and a stalwart cannabis advocate joins the podcast to discuss Michigan's cannabis history, why the current expungement bill does not go far enough and his hopes for the future of Michigan cannabis.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts, and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.
Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, the largest trade association representing legal cannabis businesses in the U.S and the only one working to advance the industry on a national level, joins the podcast to discuss cannabis advocacy at the national level, the election and why anyone in the cannabis industry should join NICA.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Justin Dunaskiss, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Dunaskiss Consulting & Development (DCD), a full-service, multi-client governmental affairs, lobbying, and consulting organization, talks lobbying for the cannabis industry.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Managing Director of Sensi Connects, Jamie Cooper talks joining and connecting the Michigan cannabis business community in addition to her experience with Michigan politics.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jake Abraham, owner and operator of Sticky Ypsi and Detroit, discusses his methodology for buying stock and dealing with the sometimes volatile supply and demand of cannabis in Michigan. Also featured on the show: host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts.
Seasoned podcaster and owner of the Michigan Cannabis Business Development Group, Rick Thompson joins the podcast to discuss the past, present and future of continuing the fight for a fair Michigan cannabis industry in addition to righting the wrongs for those affected by cannabis prohibition like Michael Thompson. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Former Fox 2 Anchor Anqunette "Q" Sarfoh joins the podcast to tell her cannabis success story in treating her MS, her passion as a businesswoman in Michigan's cannabis industry and why it is more important than ever to fight for social equity in the growing industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Josh Hovey, VP at Martin Waymire and former spokesperson and communications director for the state's 2018 Proposal 1 ballot initiative joins the podcast to talk about cannabis business branding and communications. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Jeff Nemeth, founder of ACT Laboratories Inc, joins the podcast to talk with us on the current and future state of cannabis testing in Michigan. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis, and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts.
Robin Schneider, executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, joins the podcast to speak with host Ryan Basore and and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis, and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts on the upcoming MiCIA golf tournament, Michigan cannabis history, dramatic updates to the wrongful imprisonment of Michael Thompson and the Association's mission of keeping the Michigan cannabis industry fair and equitable.
On this week's episode, host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis, and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts discuss the role funding played in starting their business and why maintaining relationships is the name of the game. Also, the hosts give practical and applicable advice to those looking to pursue a career in the cannabis industry.
Michigan State Senator Jeff Irwin joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to speak with host Ryan Basore about his expungement bill that focuses on righting some of the wrongs of cannabis prohibition. Ryan and our weekly co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis, and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts also discuss the shortage of recreational cannabis in Michigan and competing with the black market.
With The Smokin' Rope's debut episode, Redemption Cannabis owner and podcast host, Ryan Basore, tells his story of incarnation due to cannabis prohibition while also discussing with co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions, Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis, and Sam Rosinski, co-owner of Fresh Coast Extracts, when they joined the world of cannabis and why.
With a wide variety of guests on the horizon and just as many topics, this is just the beginning.
Want to be a guest on the show or have topic suggestions? Reach host Ryan Basore at ryanb@redemptioncanna.com