Best Cannabis Automation Podcasts (2025)

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Jon Younger Why Keep Working at 73? On Talent, Wisdom, and Interesting Questions 1:07:12

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. At 73, Jon Younger has spent his career understanding how talent evolves—from HR executive at Exxon to business builder to independent advisor on the future of work and AI. In this conversation, Jon addresses the positioning challenge experienced professionals rarely voice: h…

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You Can't Just Kill an Industry Without Major Consequences with Joe Gerrity 42:12

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This week, Joe Gerrity, CEO of Crescent Canna joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the existential threat facing the hemp industry, why he believes Senator Mitch McConnell is on a "warpath" to undo the Farm Bill's accidental cannabis legalization, how it's hard to keep your foot on the gas (and people/media/the world interested in y…

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Improving Commerce for Cannabis Operators Built on a Foundation of Good Data with Vince Ning 50:04

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, Vince Ning, co-founder and CEO of Nabis (think can-Nabis), joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the regulations that could fix the cannabis supply chain, his thoughts on interstate commerce, how he secured Y Combinator backing, …

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Mayumi Kataoka: When Your Brain Needs Trees, Not More Productivity Hacks 36:50

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. In our hyperconnected world, we respond to time scarcity by optimising, accelerating, and implementing more productivity systems. But what if the solution isn't doing more—it's doing less? Mayumi Kataoka, a certified forest therapy guide based in Sydney, takes professionals o…

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The Pros and Cons of Breaking Into a Tight-Knit Cannabis Industry in Vermont with Bethany Breitland 41:43

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This week, Bethany Breitland, founder of Green Mountain High joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why she traded Vermont's artisanal cheese industry for cannabis, why she only works with Tier 1 cultivators, the equipment she uses to make pre-rolls and gummies, and how she carefully curates her brand to compete in a competitive marke…

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When the Equipment Actually Does What It's Supposed to Do with David Frasier 35:23

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, David Frasier, CEO of Muskegon Ventures, which owns Michigrown, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he stresses quality over everything, the equipment he can't live without, and the qualities he looks for in potential partn…

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Anna Burgess Yang on Business Resilience and Smart Automation 37:36

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. When Anna Burgess Yang was diagnosed with a brain tumor just weeks before surgery, her three years of systematic business building became the difference between collapse and continuity. In this conversation, Anna shares how strategic financial planning, smart automation syste…

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Humanoid Robot Trimmers Could Be the Future of Post-Harvest Cannabis Processing with Cullen Raichart 1:08:05

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This week, Cullen Raichart, CEO of GreenBroz, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how to reduce labor while improving quality and output, machine whisperers, and his new M1 GBZ fully-automated trimming machines engineered for modern cannabis processors. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help …

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I Don't Like the Taste of Indoor Hash with Barron Lutz 43:11

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, Barron Lutz, founder of Nasha Hash, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he makes premium cold-water hash, the equipment he can't live without, what it takes to become a Nasha Hash partner farm, the current state of Californ…

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Michael Best on Career Reinvention, Cannabis Research, and Learning at 80 44:16

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. At 74, a routine phone call during COVID changed everything for Dr. Michael Best. After 50 years practicing medicine, he discovered the endocannabinoid system—a biological network in every human body that he'd never learned about in medical school. Now 80, he's writing a scie…

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When the Side Hustle Becomes the Real Hustle with Will Breakell 54:18

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This week, Will Breakell, CEO of Blazy Susan, joins the Cannabis Equipment News (CEN) podcast to discuss how he set out to clean up coffee tables with a novel smoking accessory and wound up launching one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.—and it all started with a little product placement on CNN during the New Year's Eve Ball drop…

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Robert Vlach Why Your Good Name Beats Personal Branding 2:57:23

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. Most career advice tells experienced professionals to modernize, rebrand, and compete with younger workers on their terms. Robert Vlach, who leads Europe's largest freelance community, says that's backwards. In this three-hour deep dive—our longest episode ever—Robert explain…

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Chaos Breeds Opportunity with John Shute 1:00:59

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This week, John Shute, CEO of PufCreative, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he creates marketing programs that move the needle for cannabis operators and the disruptive marketing tactics the industry can use to stand above the fray. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by givi…

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Unity Moves This Industry Forward with Aundre Speciale 1:03:35

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This week, Aundre Speciale, owner of Cannabis Buyer's Club Berkley (CBCB), joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss her legacy in the industry, which spans some 35 years of advocacy, retail, research and community building. Speciale was turned on to the cannabis industry by Jack Herer, author of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes." Herer was…

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Cannabis Banking Pro Started Career Slinging Shaved Ice to Swifties with Charlie Weiler 36:51

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This week, Charlie Weiler, banking sales manager at LeafLink joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his journey from slinging shaved ice at Taylor Swift concerts (and pretty much every major event in the greater Kansas City area) to becoming a cannabis finance pro at Dama Finanancial, which LeafLink acquired in July 2024.…

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The Industry Has Enough Snake Oil Products, This Isn't One of Them with Ryan Dohm and Dustin Dohm 52:25

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This week, Ryan Dohm and Dustin Dohm, co-founders of GrowDefender, join the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss their patented antimicrobial solution and how it can help prevent operators for failing testing. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally…

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Amy Alkon Reclaiming Your Vitality in Menopause 1:22:05

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. For many accomplished women, the sudden arrival of brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss can feel like a professional crisis, sparking fears of losing one's edge. But what if these challenges aren't a sign of burnout, but a solvable physiological issue? In this vital episode, Ni…

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Don't Skimp on Capex with David Loos 38:15

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This week, David Loos, co-founder of Frontline Bud Foundation and the founder of Farmer Dave's Consulting joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the birth of Minnesota's cannabis market, why cannabis is a good industry to build a career and whether or not state cultivators can survive an open market. Oh, and why operators can't skimp …

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Nurse Turns to Cannabis to Improve Patient Care with Marvina Thomas 38:47

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This week, Marvina Thomas, founder and CEO of Fourtwenty Collections, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss her dispensary and consumption lounge retail location in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email t…

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Sönke Ahrens From Highlight to Insight—Making Your Experience Count 57:15

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. If you’ve ever underlined a passage, bookmarked an idea, or highlighted something brilliant—only to forget it—this episode is for you. In this thought-provoking conversation, Sönke Ahrens joins host Nigel Rawlins to show how to turn a lifetime of learning into real, shareable…

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A Realistic Guide to Starting a Business After 60 with Sue Ellson 51:39

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. This episode is a masterclass in career reinvention after 60. For professional women considering entrepreneurship, the path can seem filled with challenges, from overcoming age discrimination to navigating financial uncertainty. Nigel talks with LinkedIn expert and veteran so…

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Laetitia Vitaud Networked Entrepreneurship 55:14

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. Episode Overview What if your 60s could be the launchpad for a thriving solo venture? In episode #71, feminist and work-revolution thinker Laetitia Vitaud returns for her third appearance to share how women over 60 can reinvent their careers using their relationships and wisd…

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Laurie Smale on Reinvention, Mentorship, and Technology 44:27

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. In this quietly remarkable episode, Laurie Smale—former dropout, junkyard worker, communication mentor, and now digital storyteller at 79—joins host Nigel Rawlins for a conversation that redefines what it means to start over late in life. Laurie shares how he walked away from…

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Curating for the Curious: How Tomáš Baránek Picks Books That Matter 58:36

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. In this Wisepreneurs Podcast episode, host Nigel Rawlins speaks with Czech publisher and technologist Tomáš Baránek about the enduring value of curated publishing in a world saturated by fast content and generative AI. Tomáš shares how his team at Melvil Publishing selects no…

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The Vermont Market Is Amazing with Kyle Sheridan 51:00

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This week, Kyle Sheridan, owner of Sunny Gardens VT joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he makes seeds, his role in the wholesale market, and the current state of Vermont's cannabis industry. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, t…

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Redesigning Retirement: Kim Watty on Purpose and Community 43:11

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. What happens when a distinguished accounting professor decides there's more to life than academia? In this captivating conversation, 66-year-old Kim Watty reveals her remarkable journey from emeritus professor to entrepreneur, co-founding The Main Act with her daughter Prue. …

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The Hemp Industry Is Fed Up With Misconceptions with Kelly Burke 1:07:39

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This week, Kelly Burke, COO and co-founder of Kifcure and CEO of Emerald Acres, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how she helped build the largest industrial hemp grower in Illinois. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the…

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How Canna Capable Helps People with Disabilities Grow Their Own Medicine with Dan Mahon: 39:18

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This week, Dan Mahon, founding member of Canna Capable joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to help people with physical disabilities grow cannabis. Follow Canna Capable on Instagram. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to…

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The Cannabis Industry Is Being Forced to Overpackage with Mike Forenza 43:55

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This week, Mike Forenza, managing partner of AE Global, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the crisis in cannabis packaging, sustainability without greenwashing, and the industry's new top priority. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finall…

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Will President Trump Follow Through on Cannabis Industry Relief? with Scott Jordan 43:45

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This week, Scott Jordan, founder of Alternative Finance Network joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnew…

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Edibles Should Provide a Predictable, Sessionable High with Jonathan Spadafora 56:34

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This week, Jonathan Spadafora, CEO of Flower Union, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast. Spadafora's journey into cannabis began when his daughter was dealing with health issues and the family decided CBD could help. But that was before it was widely available, so it meant having to move to Colorado to be near medical professionals that had a…

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How to Create a Memorable Experience for Cannabis Customers with Will Read 53:10

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This week, Will Read, founder and CEO of CannaPlanners, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to normalize cannabis branding by bringing mainstream marketing and branding strategies into an industry still fighting stigma.By David Mantey

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Broke and Penniless, But Undeterred with Shane Breen 53:16

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This week, Shane Breen, CEO of Silly Nice joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the wild road that brought him into the industry, one fraught with betrayal and fraud. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest …

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How to Guarantee Clean Cannabis is Brought to Market with Joseph Edwards 53:44

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This week, Joseph Edwards, chief science officer of Yofumo Technologies joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his unique approach to decontamination with a system that doesn't damage the valuable parts of the plant.By David Mantey

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Building an All-in-One Platform for Cannabis Retailers with Rocco Del Priore 35:35

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This week, Rocco Del Priore, co-founder of Sweed, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built a platform to address unique dispensary challenges and set the table for the AI renaissance. Subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a po…

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The Future of Cannabis Is My Mom with Elizabeth Corbett 52:50

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This week, Elizabeth Corbett, president of enterprise sales at AE Global, joins the podcast to discuss all things packaging and why the industry needs to stop focusing on bargain hunters looking for high-potency products if it wants to grow.By David Mantey

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Thriving in the Age of AI with Filip Drimalka 55:43

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Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. Episode Summary In this episode of Wisepreneurs, host Nigel Rawlins sits down with Filip Drimalka, an AI strategist, digital transformation expert, and author of The Future of No Work. Filip shares game-changing insights on AI-driven productivity, automation, and the evolving…

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Comparing Hydrocarbon Vs CO2 Extracts - #79 23:56

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A comprehensive comparison of hydrocarbon and CO2 extraction methods in cannabis processing. This guide covers: Product quality differences Safety considerations and risks Operating costs and scaling factors Equipment requirements Terpene preservation techniques Processing parameters Consumer vs GMP production standards Essential information for pr…

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Stop Strangling Our Golden Cannabis Goose with Luna Stower 58:32

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This week, Luna Stower, head of impact at Ispire Technology joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why we need to stop overregulating, overtaxing, and overcontrolling cannabis. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positi…

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I Love Being the Weed Man with Louis Samuel 57:28

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This week, Louis Samuel, CEO of Golden State Canna, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he has loved the delivery side of the industry ever since he sold his first sack. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positi…

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Carbon in the Cannabis Extraction Industry | Learn How Carbon is Used & What To Look Out For - #78 19:09

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A critical examination of carbon usage in cannabis extraction and its implications for product safety. Learn about: Different types of carbon and their applications Extractables and leachables concerns GRAS status misconceptions Polyaromatic hydrocarbon contamination risks Color remediation considerations GMP compliance challenges Safer alternative…

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Cannabis Banking is More Competitive Landscape Than Ever with Tyler Beuerlein 35:08

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This week, Tyler Beuerlein, chief strategic business development officer at Safe Harbor Financial, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he expects many banking programs to start bailing on the industry, and why the new administration might be the best thing that's happened to the industry from a legislative standpoint Please mak…

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"Full Spectrum" Extracts Key Requirements for GMP Extracts - #77 10:53

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Explore the critical requirements for GMP-compliant cannabis extracts and how they differ from traditional full-spectrum products. This guide covers: Four key GMP requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients Scientific definitions vs industry terminology Stability and consistency challenges Impurity profile management Therapeutic effect validation P…

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Artificial Intelligence Drastically Improving Dispensary Sales with Dina Rollman 52:06

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This week, Dina Rollman, CEO of StrainBrain, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how StrainBrain's artificial budtender intelligence is drastically increasing average order values for dispensaries and solving problems managing inventory and cart abandonment. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also …

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When Does GACP End & GMP Begin - #76 20:36

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Learn about the critical transition between GACP and GMP in cannabis processing, with focus on drying room requirements. This guide covers: Key differences between GACP and GMP standards Essential GMP room design elements Clean room specifications and controls HVAC and airflow considerations Quality testing and documentation Process validation requ…

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Master The Art Of Flower Curing Drying Biomass - #75 16:40

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A comprehensive guide to cannabis drying and curing, covering both artisanal and commercial approaches. Learn about: Traditional flower curing techniques Temperature and humidity control Scaling up from small to commercial operations GMP compliance requirements Equipment selection and room design Quality control measurements Process optimization ti…

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The Physics Behind Some of the 'Finest Flower' Ever Produced with David Sandelman 48:20

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This week, David Sandelman, founder and CTO of Cannatrol, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how his groundbreaking dry, cure and store technology is preserving trichomes and delivering higher terpene levels. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help u…

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How To Make THC-A Diamonds and Crystallize Extracts - #74 11:41

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Discover how to create THCA diamonds and crystalline extracts using different extraction methods. This comprehensive guide covers: Traditional vs modern diamond formation techniques CO2 and hydrocarbon extraction comparisons Role of terpenes in crystallization Process optimization tips Temperature and pressure considerations Industry applications a…

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Setting the Industry Standard for Cannabis Logistics with Ari Raptis 52:38

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, Ari Raptis, CEO and founder of Talaria Transportation joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built a trusted cannabis logistics provider by investing in tech and hiring a highly skilled team that includes retired police off…

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Authentic Brands Require Authentic People to Scale with Matthew Shifrin 49:46

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This week, Matthew Shifrin, CEO and owner of Pioneer Interests, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built one of the largest cannabis businesses in Colorado, and his plans to double down in the state. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review…