Best Gleeman Podcasts (2025)

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Meet the New Boss 1:37:01

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1d ago1:37:01

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' long-awaited ownership changes, why Tom Pohlad needs to follow up his words with actions, adding Josh Bell to the lineup, and the roster holes that still need to be addressed if 2026 is going to be competitive.

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Playing the Lottery 1:51:24

19d ago1:51:24

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year.

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Lowered Expectations and Familiar Rants 1:53:24

1M ago1:53:24

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Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation.

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The Derek Shelton Era Begins 2:01:33

2M ago2:01:33

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, cutting Jose Miranda (and five others) from the 40-man roster, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026, and revisiting preseason over/under picks.

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Manager Searches and Old Friends 1:55:20

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, the many ex-Twins on the postseason stage, why so much has changed between Toronto and Minnesota in just two years, and the legend of Matt Mikulski.

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Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer 1:57:04

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Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, arbitration projections, and non-tender or trade candidates, plus a look at different paths the front office could take based on the Pohlads' willingness to spend.

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Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli; Now What? 1:48:55

3M ago1:48:55

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all.

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410 - Scott Vasterling of Humboldt Family Farms 39:27

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Join us for the Season 4 finale of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast, where host John sits down with Scott Vasterling from Humboldt Family Farms. In this episode, Scott shares his incredible journey from a casual cannabis consumer in San Diego to a passionate advocate for sun-grown cannabis in Humboldt County. Discover how Scott's love for surfing…

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409 - Will Read - Founder & CEO, CannaPlanners 41:11

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversation! In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of the cannabis and automotive industries with our special guest, Will Read, CEO of Canna Planners. Join us as we explore Will's origin story, his first encounters with cannabis, and how his experiences shaped the mission of Canna Planners. We disc…

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Open Bars, Damn Yankees, and Running Games 1:35:22

3M ago1:35:22

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins taking their annual lumps against the Yankees, the rotation disappointing since the trade deadline, Byron Buxton reaching incentives, Rocco Baldelli's job status, leaning into the running game in 2026, and open bars at weddings.

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408 - Brendon McKee - COO of Silver Therapeutics 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversation! In this episode, host Sean sits down with Brendan McKee, COO of Silver Therapeutics, to discuss his journey in the cannabis industry, starting from his early experiences with the plant at just 12 years old to running a multi-state operation. Brendan shares insights into the challenges and triumphs o…

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Buxton, Baldelli, and the Bullpen 1:50:09

3M ago1:50:09

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line, the tall task of rebuilding the bullpen, appreciating a truly great Byron Buxton season, discouraging injury news for David Festa, and Rocco Baldelli's job status.

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407 - Darren Gleeman - Managing Partner, MBO Ventures 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Cannabiz Conversation! In this episode, we sit down with Darren Gleeman, the Cannabis ESOP Architect and managing partner at MBO Ventures. Join us as we dive deep into the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they can revolutionize the cannabis industry. Darren shares his unique journey from running a h…

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Is This Rock Bottom For The Twins? 1:38:46

4M ago1:38:46

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins being swept at home by the White Sox, Target Field attendance cratering, Pablo López returning to the rotation, Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall shining no matter what, and the results of The Athletic's Twins fan survey.

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406 - Kyle Loucks - Founder and CEO of RollPros 41:17

4M ago41:17

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cannabiz Conversation! In Season 4, we dive deep into the world of cannabis with industry leaders and innovators. In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Loucks, CEO of RollPros, a company revolutionizing the pre-roll market. Kyle shares his unique cannabis origin story, detailing how his engineering backgr…

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405 - Marc Rodriguez - Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions 35:04

4M ago35:04

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversations podcast! In this episode, host Sean sits down with Mark Rodriguez, CEO of Green Leaf Payroll and Business Solutions. They dive deep into the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, discussing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Mark shares his personal journey with cannabis, gro…

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Buxton, Jenkins, and the Twins' March to 90 Losses 1:33:10

4M ago1:33:10

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' losses continuing to pile up, Byron Buxton's latest multi-homer game, how to handle the rotation logjam in September, top prospect Walker Jenkins reaching Triple-A at age 20, and the magic of a good sandwich.

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Back to (Bad) Baseball 1:44:43

4M ago1:44:43

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins unfortunately now playing as poorly as everyone expected after the fire sale, calling up trade deadline pickups Mick Abel and Taj Bradley, the questions Brooks Lee still has left to answer, and why bad owners shouldn't provide cover for other areas of the organization also being bad.…

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404 - Nohtal Partansky of Sorting Robotics - Innovating the Cannabis Industry 33:39

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, we have a special returning guest, Natal, the CEO of Sorting Robotics. Join us as we dive into the latest innovations in the cannabis industry, including the impressive Moonglue product designed for pre-rolls and the recent recognition of Sorting Robotics on the Inc…

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402 - Michael Peterson's Journey into the Cannabis Industry 32:13

4M ago32:13

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversations podcast! In this exciting episode, we sit down with Michael Peterson, a passionate advocate for cannabis and a budtender in Michigan. Michael shares his unique journey from growing up in Virginia, a state not fond of cannabis, to embracing the plant in a more accepting environment. Join us as we dis…

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403 - Kevin Hart of GreenCheck 34:25

4M ago34:25

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of Cannabiz Conversations! In this episode, host Sean sits down with Kevin Hart, CEO of GreenCheck, to discuss the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, particularly in relation to banking and financial services. Join us as they dive into: The challenges cannabis businesses face in securing banking relationship…

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401 - Season Four Kickoff: I am Sean 20:22

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Cannabiz Conversation Podcast! In this episode, your host takes a moment to introduce himself and share his journey with cannabis, from his early experiences in the Midwest to his passion for the plant that has shaped his life. Join us as we dive into the evolution of the podcast, highlighting exciting changes for this se…

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Sorry Twins Fans, the Pohlads Aren't Selling 1:30:28

4M ago1:30:28

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Aaron and John talk about the Pohlads pulling the Twins off the market and selling two minority stakes to pay off $425 million in debt, why it seems like a worst-case scenario for long-suffering fans, and the future ramifications on payroll, players, and winning.

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Keaschall, Buxton, and Twins Storylines 1:52:39

5M ago1:52:39

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Aaron and John talk about the returns of Luke Keaschall and Byron Buxton, the biggest Twins storylines to watch down the stretch whether they're winning or losing, and why it all comes back to the Pohlads in the end.

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Twins Trade Deadline Fire Sale 1:28:40

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Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' shocking trade deadline fire sale, which included dumping Carlos Correa's contract, tearing down the entire bullpen, and slashing payroll even further as the Pohlads continue to have the team up for sale.

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Minnesota Twins: Open For Business 1:52:24

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins looking like trade deadline sellers, why they'll be tempted to move core pieces like Griffin Jax or Jhoan Duran along with impending free agents, reason to hope Royce Lewis is finally turning things around, and another injury hit to the starting rotation.

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Put Up or Sell Off? 1:40:40

5M ago1:40:40

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline scenarios, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan at the All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred's comments about the Pohlads' sale efforts, midseason prospect rankings, and a Patreon clip with Thad Levine.

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All-Stars, Trade Paths, and Double Steals 1:36:15

6M ago1:36:15

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins showing some fight vs. the Cubs and Rays, Byron Buxton and (eventually) Joe Ryan being All-Stars, Rocco Baldelli getting aggressive, Luke Keaschall on the comeback trail, and the five trade deadline paths.

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Which Trade Deadline Path Should Twins Take? 1:51:27

6M ago1:51:27

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Aaron and John talk about how the Twins should approach the trade deadline, why the ownership situation makes buying and selling trickier for the front office, finally shutting down Bailey Ober, and the most obvious players to shop before July 31.

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Baldelli's Contract and Halfway to What? 1:47:41

6M ago1:47:41

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Aaron and John talk about the difficulty of making sense of the Twins' season at the halfway point, the front office picking up their 2026 contract option on manager Rocco Baldelli, Royce Lewis getting closer to coming back from his latest hamstring injury, and one possible factor behind the pitching staff's struggles.…

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Byron Buxton Does It All, Twins Need More 1:33:29

6M ago1:33:29

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Aaron and John talk about joining the world of video podcasts, Byron Buxton putting on a show in an otherwise struggling Twins lineup, Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien being passed over as Royce Lewis' replacement, and Joe Ryan holding the rotation together.

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Ober, Buxton, and Alcala 1:34:11

6M ago1:34:11

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Aaron and John talk about Bailey Ober's struggles adding to the Twins rotation's mounting problems, Byron Buxton doing it all, trading Jorge Alcala to the Red Sox, and claiming Joey Wentz off waivers.

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Pitching Without Pablo 1:33:11

7M ago1:33:11

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins losing Pablo López for 8-12 weeks and how they'll replace him in the rotation, the increasingly difficult situation surrounding Royce Lewis' prolonged struggles, Travis Adams joining the bullpen to soak up innings, and Justin Ishbia (finally) agreeing to buy the White Sox.…

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Finding the Twins' Winning Formula 1:23:43

7M ago1:23:43

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Aaron and John talk about the impending returns of Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner for a Twins lineup that needs plenty of help, why Carson McCusker didn't get much of a chance to do anything, the MVPs of the first third of the season, and introducing a new furry co-host.

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Dreaming of a (Hypothetically) Healthy Lineup 1:03:16

7M ago1:03:16

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Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa rejoining the Twins' lineup, the possibility of Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner also returning soon, how Kody Clemens has hit his way into a bigger role, and the pitching staff's ability to carry the team no matter what the bats are doing.

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All We Do Is Win, Win, ... 1:44:27

7M ago1:44:27

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins climbing out of an early hole with a double-digit winning streak for the second straight season, the decision to remove Simeon Woods Richardson from the rotation, the scary Byron Buxton-Carlos Correa collision, and the relievers rounding into form alongside the thriving starters.…

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"Dab All Day: Luna Stower on Cannabis, Microdosing, and the Power of the Plant" Part 02 16:02

8M ago16:02

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Welcome back to the podcast for Part Two with the incredible Luna Stower! If you missed Part One, make sure to pause and check it out for the earliest origin story we've featured on the show. In this episode, we dive into a rapid-fire discussion covering a range of topics in the cannabis world. Luna shares her thoughts on the differences between he…

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Twins Searching For Offense 1:47:48

8M ago1:47:48

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' all-too familiar series in Cleveland, good pitching going to waste because of a weak lineup, Royce Lewis nearing a return, waiting for the real Carlos Correa to show, and what happens at the trade deadline if they keep losing.

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The Power of the Plant: Luna Stower's Journey in Cannabis Activism Part 01 25:48

8M ago25:48

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! Join your host, Sean Welsh, as he sits down with the passionate and knowledgeable Luna Stower, a prominent figure in the cannabis industry. In this episode, Luna shares her incredible origin story, detailing her lifelong connection with the cannabis plant and her journey…

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Keaschall, Correa, and Lewis 1:37:27

8M ago1:37:27

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Aaron and John talk about Luke Keaschall's great first week with the Twins, the nearing return of Royce Lewis, what's wrong with Carlos Correa's swing, how Willi Castro's injury was handled, and leaning into Ryan Jeffers.

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 02 - The Story Behind Lobo Lab 26:29

8M ago26:29

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Welcome back to Cannabiz Conversations! In this exciting part two episode, we continue our engaging discussion with Ed from Lobo, diving deep into the innovative world of cannabis and the unique projects he's working on at the Lobo Lab. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out for Ed's fascinating origin story! In this episode, we explore: T…

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Keaschall's Kall-Up 1:20:50

8M ago1:20:50

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' mounting injuries, the arrival of top-100 prospect Luke Keaschall, why Carlos Correa's wrist could explain a lot, what to make of Griffin Jax's struggles, and highlighting Harrison Bader's defense.

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 01 - The Evolution of Pre-Rolls 29:13

8M ago29:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! In Season 3, host Sean Welsh sits down with Eddie from Lobo, a pre-roll company that has been making waves in the cannabis industry. Join us as Eddie shares his origin story, detailing how his love for music and cannabis began at the age of 16 during a Rage Against the Machi…

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It's Getting Late Early 1:29:50

9M ago1:29:50

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins desperately needing to stop digging a deeper hole, Pablo López's injury throwing the rotation into flux, why the lineup's biggest names are dragging it down the most, and Rocco Baldelli's job status being in question.

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JP Donahue Part 02 - Building a Brand in Cannabis 34:56

9M ago34:56

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast featuring JP Donohue! If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out first for the full context of this incredible journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of branding in the cannabis industry. JP shares his unique insights from his background in Hollywood to his experience as a …

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Twins Digging Another April Hole 1:29:27

9M ago1:29:27

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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ugly start to the season, why the narratives can't help but tie back to last year's collapse, Byron Buxton's health providing one of the rare reasons for optimism, and why the starting rotation is an unexpected question mark.

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JP Donahue Part 01 - From Cornfields to Cannabis: JP's Journey in the Green Revolution 34:04

9M ago34:04

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of our guest, JP, who has a story that reads like an action novel. From his early days of growing cannabis in the cornfields of rural Michigan to navigating the challenges of the cannabis industry in California, JP shares his…

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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 02 - Cannabis Education at SIU 28:13

9M ago28:13

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Welcome to the second half of Cannabiz Conversations with Jose Lima! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cannabis research and education at Southern Illinois University (SIU). Join us as we discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Cannabis Science Center, where multidisciplinary teams are coming together to explore …

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2025 Season Preview 2:17:50

9M ago2:17:50

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Aaron and John discuss Royce Lewis' latest injury and run through their over-under picks for the American League, including their final Minnesota Twins predictions.

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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 01 - The Evolution of Cannabis Education in Higher Learning 29:52

9M ago29:52

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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast as we welcome Jose Lema, Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Systems at Southern Illinois University. In this episode, we dive deep into Jose's fascinating journey from a family farm in Brazil to becoming a pioneer in cannabis academia. We discuss the evol…