CTA Podcasts is the official audio series from the Cannabis Trades Association, offering sharp insights, industry updates, and straight-talking commentary from the heart of the UK cannabis and hemp sector. Whether you're a grower, manufacturer, policymaker, entrepreneur, or just curious about the truth behind the headlines, our episodes cut through the noise to bring you expert voices, regulatory guidance, and real-world stories that matter. From legislative deep-dives to industry myths and ...
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The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is a sharp, satirical podcast series offering insider observations from within and outside the cannabis industry. Hosted by two women of a certain age with decades of lived experience between them. Each episode is a humorous, often eyebrow-raising commentary on the chaos, contradictions, and characters that define the world of cannabis. From outdated laws and baffling bureaucracy to self-proclaimed experts and media misfires, nothing escapes scr ...
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Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.
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Enter a world of sacred lakes, enchanting folklore, and magical traditions. This is the Welsh Witch Podcast! Hosted by Mhara Starling, a Welsh folk Witch who grew up in North Wales. Each episode will delve into the spirits, lore, and magic of her native Wales. With fabulous guests, and episodes exploring folklore and magic, this podcast is perfect for anyone with an interest in Celtic Paganism, or Welsh Witchcraft.
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AQ: Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, Jim Fairlie MSP, Douglas Ross MSP, Lorna Slater MSP
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51:54Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ardfern on the Craignish peninsulaBy BBC Radio 4
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Breast cancer isn’t a personality trait, and THC isn’t a cure-all. In this episode, your host Sian dives headfirst into the absurdities of modern healthcare, post-biopsy chaos, and the unsolicited nonsense cancer patients get served daily — especially from the cannabis crowd. From paper cups as surgical gear to radioactive nipple injections (yes, r…
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In this episode, we delve into the labyrinth of cannabis research. From groundbreaking studies to the ones that make you question reality, we sift through the data to separate the enlightening from the downright perplexing. Expect sharp wit, critical analysis, and a touch of irreverence as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis science…
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Buckle up for a nose-first dive into the pungent world of terpenes — the aromatic compounds hijacked by wellness warriors and butchered in clinical trials. In this episode of The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, we unpick the facts from the fluff: what terpenes are, what they do, where else they’re found, and why using them as a placebo …
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In this episode of the CTA Podcast, we unpack the unnecessary barriers holding back the UK’s industrial hemp sector. From outdated THC limits to restrictive Home Office licensing, we explore how fragmented policy and regulatory red tape are stifling innovation, sustainability, and rural development. More importantly, we outline practical, evidence-…
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Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we sigh, and sometimes we scream into the void (politely). Whether you're a seasoned insider or a weary observer, we want your voice, your wit, and your hard-won truths. The Feel of the Show Our tone is humorous, eye-rolling, factual, and just a little bit spiky. We call out where the sector falls flat, spins fiction, …
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Ever walked past someone and thought, “What is that funny smell?” Chances are, it was cannabis. In this episode of The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, host Sian unpacks the truth about cannabis and hemp — what they are, how they’re different, what the law says in the UK, and why so many people have strong opinions about them. A clear, c…
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In this opening episode, Sian Phillips pulls no punches as she dismantles the tired narrative that private medical cannabis clinics are “exploiting the system.” With sharp wit and cutting commentary, she redirects the spotlight back onto the real scandal: six years after medical cannabis was legalised in the UK, the NHS still isn’t prescribing it i…
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Smells Like Injustice: Drug Driving, Cannabis Patients & Police Liability
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5:31In this urgent episode of The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, host Sian Phillips speaks directly to UK police officers, constabularies, and training leads. With legal medicinal cannabis use on the rise, forces are increasingly facing lawsuits for wrongful arrests — simply because officers have not been properly trained on the legal prot…
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Becoming a Medicinal Cannabis Patient in the UK
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7:27Getting a medicinal cannabis prescription in the UK sounds simple — until you actually try. In this episode of The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian takes a light-hearted but sharply insightful ride through the baffling, bureaucratic, and bizarre world of becoming a legal cannabis patient. From the official rules to the real-world hu…
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How a Facebook Group on CBD Accidentally Became a Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/CBDusersUK Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any gu…
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By Sian Phillips & Marika Graham Woods
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AA: Winter Fuel Allowance, Defence Spending
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39:54Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4
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Delving into the complexities of drug laws affecting the cannabis industry. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessari…
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Real stories of cannabis industry busts and the lessons learned. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect …
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Predicting the next moves in the ever-evolving cannabis regulatory landscape. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessa…
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The seventh spin on the Carousel brings us full circle to the great activist paradox: shouting for change while resisting it. Sian dissects the cannabis echo chamber, where "radical" often just means "repeating what didn’t work last time – but louder." From conspiracy bait to clickbait campaigns, we unravel how some so-called leaders are doing more…
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AQ: Saqib Bhatti MP, Sir Chris Bryant MP, Sir Howard Davies, Alison Phillips
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51:34Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Shell Store in Hereford.By BBC Radio 4
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Analyzing the NHS's approach to cannabis and its impact on patient care. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily …
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Exposing the media's role in perpetuating cannabis myths and misinformation. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessar…
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A critical look at the Food Standards Agency's stance on cannabis regulations. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necess…
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The saga continues as we unravel more layers of cannabis industry contradictions. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not nec…
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Dive into the whirlwind of cannabis industry absurdities in this no-holds-barred rant. Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do no…
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A short introduction to the Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense Send us a text Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily re…
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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Nigel Huddleston MP, Tim Montgomerie, Helen Morgan MP, Lucy Powell MP
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52:04Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Epperstone Village Hall, Nottinghamshire.By BBC Radio 4
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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Jess Brown-Fuller MP, John Glen MP, Baroness Angela Smith, Gawain Towler
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51:37Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Strode Theatre in Street in Somerset.By BBC Radio 4
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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Sian Berry MP, Baroness Bousted, Mark Littlewood, Lord Willetts
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51:48Ben Wright presents political debate from Community Links in LondonBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Pippa Heylings MP, Paul Johnson, Stephen Kinnock MP, David Reed MP
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51:59Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hatherleigh Community Centre in Devon.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Pat Cullen MP, Sorcha Eastwood MP, Lord Weir
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46:50Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Dan Jarvis MP, Daniel Kebede, John Lamont MP, Anne McElvoy
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46:44Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Appleby Public Hall, Cumbria.By BBC Radio 4
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Hafren, or Sabrina, Goddess of the River Severn with Brett Hollyhead, Witch of Salopia
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1:14:09On this episode of the Welsh Witch Podcast I am joined by Brett Hollyhead, also known as Witch of Salopia online, a practicing Witch from the Welsh marches. Together we go on a journey to discover the Goddess of Britain's longest river, the River Severn or Afon Hafren. Let us explore the myth, magic, and lore of this often overlooked river Goddess!…
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AQ: Matt Goodwin, Alison McGovern MP, Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Max Wilkinson MP
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46:40Alex Forsyth presents political debate from All Stretton Village Hall, ShropshireBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Douglas Alexander MP, Meghan Gallacher MSP, Frances Guy, Fiona Hyslop MSP
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46:49Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Dunblane Cathedral.By BBC Radio 4
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Entering The Realm of the Green with Sian Sibley
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1:28:43On this episode of the Welsh Witch Podcast I am joined by Sian Sibley, a coven leader from South Wales, an author, a conference organiser, and an all-round badass Witch! Together we discuss aspects of Sian's practice which weave alchemy, planetary magic, and magic that is rooted in the land surrounding us. Together we unveil the Green. About Sian: …
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AQ: Lord Frost, Bronwen Maddox, James Murray MP, Steve Richards
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46:52Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Bishop's Stortford High School in Hertfordshire.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Lord Finkelstein, Meg Hillier MP, Greg Swenson
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47:12Alex Forsyth presents political debates from Trinity College OxfordBy BBC Radio 4
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Sacred Springs, Legendary Lakes, and Witching Waters with Annwyn Avalon
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1:12:36In this episode I am joined by water priestess, Witch, and author Annwyn Avalon. Together we geek out over the magic of water! From discussions pertaining to sacred springs, legendary and liminal lakes, and witching waters...all the way to discussions of initiation, Glastonbury, and ladies of the lakes. A wonderful conversation between two watery w…
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AQ: Timandra Harkness, Richard Holden MP, Calum Miller MP, Emily Thornberry MP
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47:04Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Seamus Logan MP, Douglas Lumsden MSP, Michael Marra MSP and Laura Webster
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46:50Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Daviot Village Hall in AberdeenshireBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Andy Burnham, Nigel Evans, Rt Revd Rose Hudon-Wilkin, Baroness Wheatcroft
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46:52Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Clement's Church in Chorlton, Manchester.By BBC Radio 4
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Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Sarah Champion MP, Lord Elliott, Catherine Pepinster
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46:52Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St John's Church in Ranmoor, Sheffield.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Daisy Cooper MP, John Glen MP, Paul Johnson, James Murray MP
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46:28Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Flackwell Heath in Buckinghamshire.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Hilary Benn MP, David Brooks MLA, Chris Donnelly, Tina McKenzie
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47:00Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast.By BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Victoria Collins MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Steve Reed MP, Alex Wilson AM
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46:33Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Weavers Academy in WellingboroughBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Baroness Goldie, Ivan McKee MSP, Alex Salmond, Michael Shanks MP
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46:24Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Skypark in GlasgowBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Baroness Fox, Paul Nowak, Lucy Powell MP, Sir Jeremy Wright KC MP
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46:51James Cook presents political debate from the Winter Gardens in BlackpoolBy BBC Radio 4
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AQ: Ellie Chowns MP, Andrew RT Davies MS, Emma Pinchbeck, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
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46:42Ben Wright presents political debate from the National Botanic Gardens of WalesBy BBC Radio 4
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