Best Alec Hoffman Podcasts (2026)

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David Durand - Dive into the psychology behind Gen Z athletes 1:05:21

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David Durand is a visionary coach and author behind "B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond." David brings a unique blend of experience, insight, and skills to working with athletes, coaches, and teams through his business, Real Development LLC. With a background in coaching, strength and conditioning, and psychology, h…

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Nikki Hoffman (Basketball and Track, Olathe South HS) 28:40

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Nikki Hoffman Basketball and Track, Olathe South HS What was shared about Coach Hofffman: If you have been around Coach Hoffman for very long, you will recognize that more than winning games, although she wants to win more than most, she wants her athletes to understand that their approach to playing the game matters more than the scoreboard. For s…

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Karli Angle, Soccer Coach for Athena FC 15:36

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Karli Angle –Soccer, Athena FCCoach Angle’s podcast interviewWhat was shared about Coach Angle:Karli teaches our athletes life-lessons like teamwork, perseverance, and discipline, helping players develop both on and off the field. Karli inspires our athletes to overcome challenges and grow their confidence, resilience, and leadership.…

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Kayla Barnes (Cross Country, Swim, Track, Olathe West HS) 23:31

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Kayla Barnes Cross Country, Swim, Track, Olathe West HS What was shared about Coach Barnes: Kayla is an incredible leader and motivator. There aren’t very many coaches out there who love and care about their athletes the way Coach Barnes does. She is a new Mom, coaches three sports and helps lead the FCA huddle at West. Kayla is tireless and enthus…

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Sam Soliday (Volleyball – Maranatha Christian Academy & MAVS) 14:38

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Sam SolidayVolleyball, Maranatha Christian Academy and MAVSWhat was shared about Coach Soliday: He is building more than just a volleyball team; he is helping build a family. Coach Soliday brings people together through one common goal and makes them better people. He teaches us friendship, leadership, humility, and confidence. No player leaves the…

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Stephan Gordon (Football & Wrestling at Summit Christian Academy) 18:27

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Stephan Gordon Football and Wrestling, Summit Christian Academy What was shared about Coach Gordon: He’s been a wrestling & football coach for about 6 yrs. & has encouraged many in that time. He was a huddle leader in FCA to serve many young kids. He uses Joshua 1:9 to emphasize being strong & courageous in Christ. There’s not enough space her to d…

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Steve Essex (Football, Basketball, Track, Prairie Star Middle School) 28:06

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Steve EssexFootball, Basketball, Track, Prairie Star Middle School What was shared about Coach Essex: Coach Essex is truly the heartbeat of PSMS, playing an integral role in nearly every sport offered at the school. He is not only the most liked teacher but also the most approachable. Steve is always willing to lend a hand and offer support to anyo…

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Karsen Ong (Sports Performance Coach w/ Ignite) 2025 Rising Star Award Recipient 19:32

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Karsen Ong –2025 Rising Star Award Recipient Sports Performance, Ignite What was shared about Coach Ong: Karsen has been a total game changer for our staff. He’s one of the youngest coaches I’ve ever added to our staff in the 19 years of Ignite. But Karsen has risen to the occasion. It’s INCREDIBLE watching him interact with young kids… everyone lo…

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2025 Sharon Thompson Coaches of the Year 16:17

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🎙️ Podcast Episode: 2025 KC Metro Coach of the Year Finalists – Celebrating Coaches Who Transform Lives In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the 2025 Sharon Thompson KC Metro Coaches of the Year finalists, honoring the men and women who are transforming lives through coaching. Presented by Community for Coaches, this award exists to cel…

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Lindsey Wilson on understanding the inner game... 33:26

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In this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Wilson, a former Division I and WNBA basketball player, as well as the founder of Positive Performance Training and the Mindset Coach Academy Podcast. Lindsey shares invaluable insights on coaching athletes to develop a healthy mindset, both on and off the court or field. She discusses practical strategies …

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Dave Francis on timeless coaching truths 49:45

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Dave Francis shares from his vast experience in high school and youth sports as a player, coach and parent. Dave is the founder of both Repurposed Coaching and the Enjoy the Game. Enjoy the Game partners with youth sports programs to improve education for parents and coaches. Repurposed Coaching connects retired coaches interested in filling a supp…

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Anders Hanson on gaining buy-in from athletes 26:44

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Anders Hanson –2024 Rising Star Award RecipientCross Country/Track, Olathe East HSCoach Hanson’s podcast interview (coming soon)What was shared about Coach Hanson: Anders is incredibly relational and encouraging to all the runners he works with at Olathe East. He is able to meet student athletes where they are, and make them feel valued as individu…

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Adam Olerich on building good programs through teaching the players to pass it down 38:34

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Basketball, Olathe North HSCoach Olerich’s podcast interview (coming soon)What was shared about Coach Olerich: Adam constantly uses basketball to teach high school boys at Olathe North life lessons and that success comes from hard work and being about the right stuff.https://communityforcoaches.org/2024-coach-of-the-year-finalists/…

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Aaron Davidson on finding value where others don't 33:08

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Aaron DavidsonCross Country/Track, Blue Valley West HSWhat was shared about Coach Davidson: Aaron demonstrates his faith by pouring into the lives of his athletes. He was the head coach at Shawnee Mission North High School for a number of years before transitioning to Blue Valley recently. He has made a huge impact in the district and among his fel…

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Lauren Paccapaniccia on helping her kids chase their dreams 19:03

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Lauren PaccapanicciaSoccer, Athena FCCoach Paccapaniccia’s podcast interview (coming soon)What was shared about Coach Paccapaniccia: Lauren Paccapaniccia is a tremendous coach. She actively engages in the lives of her players and provides the type of guidance/coaching that makes athletes the best version of themselves, while also improving the over…

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Michelle Abshire on how she instills and models passion and dedication 21:11

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Michelle AbshireVolleyball, Blue Valley West HS, MAVS, Blue Valley RecCoach Abshire’s podcast interview (coming soon)What was shared about Coach Abshire:Michelle Abshire is a passionate, hard-working, and dedicated coach. She has been a staple on the volleyball sidelines for decades. Her passion for the sport is contagious, inspiring her team to pu…

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Jerald Long on having a father's heart as a coach 27:57

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Jerald LongFootball, Track, Pleasant Ridge MSCoach Long’s podcast interview (coming soon)What was shared about Coach Long: Jerald Long goes above and beyond to make better athletes and better people. He’s not just about winning games; he’s about building character, discipline, and resilience in every player. You can ask anyone who has ever been aro…

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Amy Hoffsommer-Griffin on making the place I live in a good place 34:53

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Amy Hoffsommer-Griffin: head volleyball coach at Olathe West High School. What was shared about Amy:She has consistently demonstrated unparalleled dedication and an unmatched level of care for the student-athletes in the Olathe West volleyball program. Volleyball, and sports, in general, is not just about wins and losses; it’s about the profound im…

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The Champion Teammate, John O'Sullivan & Jerry Lynch 47:44

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John O'Sullivan and Jerry Lynch are nationally and internationally known authors and speakers in the arena of coaching and leadership development who share a wealth of wisdom with us today on the podcast as we explore their new book, The Champion Teammate. Enjoy the show! You can connect with John and/or Jerry or listen to their podcast here: https…

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Lorne Clark on creating a team culture that takes responsibility for their teammates 23:18

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Lorne Clark Football, Olathe NW HS What was shared about Coach Clark: Coach Clark makes ma laugh and smile everyday in weights class; he is always coaching and improving my football skills and does the same for others as well. He will always be honest and direct towards you. He cares a lot about the players and never gives up on the program. He als…

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Liz Monahan on why delegation is important when you wear many hats 35:32

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Liz Monahan Basketball, Pembroke Hill School Coach Monahan's podcast interview What was shared about Coach Monahan: Starting in the summer, Coach Monohan started leadership meetings in which the entire team completed a program on leadership, communication, what it means to be a good teammate etc. They still meet weekly to discuss various topics, an…

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Guyden Bagsby (Coach G) on being the coach he wished he would have had 18:56

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Guyden BagsbyBasketball, Raytown South HS What was shared about Coach Bagsby: Coach Bagsby has established a winning culture, that has energized the entire school. Leading them to the state tournament last season, and reaching the Elite 8. He has brought success in such a quick period of time with the girls basketball team. They love his enthusiasm…

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Kadie Duffey on being confident & competent as a young coach 19:16

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2023 Rising Star Award Recipient Soccer, Fountain City FC What was shared about Coach Duffy: Coach Kadie is invested in each of the girls she coaches. She makes sure to reflect on games and brings the girls together to review growth areas, how they can support and work together as a team, communicating, and learning to work and respect each other a…

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Susan Specht on the power of praying for your athletes 31:18

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Susan Specht Volleyball, Shawnee Mission NW HS What was shared about Coach Specht: Coach Specht is very transformational, building relationships through her coaching. She models accountability, a positive work ethic and integrity. Her lessons in teamwork and creating a positive climate are life lessons that go well beyond the volleyball court. In a…

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Matt Gow on sacrficing opportunities to create opportunity for others 24:34

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Matt Gow Soccer, Toca FC What was shared about Coach Gow: Matt influences the boys on and off the pitch. He demonstrates goal, vision, and mission setting for both the team and the boys personally. He supports them through life transitions and is an amazing Godly man. https://communityforcoaches.org/2023-coach-of-the-year-finalists-2/…

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Arianne Henry on helping players see themselves and others better 22:41

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Arianne Henry Wrestling, Raytown South HS What was shared about Coach Henry: Coach Henry has established a great culture with her wrestling team. The level of intensity and pride that her team has is a reflection of her great coaching ability. Each year I’ve noticed more and more students showing up for wrestling, and competing with enthusiasm. htt…

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David Pollard on being his athletes’ coach for life 32:14

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David Pollard –Track & Field, Blue Springs HSVote for Coach of the year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Pollard: Coach Pollard has coached at Blue Springs High School for over 28 years, coaching Football, Basketball and Track and Field. He makes a connection with his athletes he coa…

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Jennifer Bartsch on giving and expecting respect 34:11

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Jennifer Bartsch –Basketball, Track Prairie Star Middle SchoolVote for Coach of the year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Bartsch: When I think of a coach that has changed my life through sports, Coach Bartsch immediately comes to mind. I had the opportunity to play basketball for Co…

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Emily Meier on the importance of giving opportunities to every level of player on the team 19:39

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Emily MeierVolleyball, The Lutheran High SchoolVote for Coach of the Year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Meier: It is Emily’s goal for each player to feel loved while being pushed to be the best player she can be. Emily also does a great job of getting the team to work together. Sh…

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Logan Myers - Rising Star Award Recipient 28:07

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Logan Myers –2022 Rising Star Award RecipientSpeed & Agility Training, Ignite Your Game What was shared about Coach Myers: Logan quickly formed deep relationships with all of our youth athletes through his easygoing personality, goofy dance moves, and inside jokes. More importantly, he takes a deep interest in the lives of the kids he coaches. He’s…

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Bob Ehler on the importance of time giving perspective in coaching 18:10

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Bob EhlerVolleyball, St. James Academy and MAVs KCVote for Coach of the year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Ehler: Bob Ehler is using volleyball to change the lives of countless young women. He challenges his players; his standards are high but he coaches his girls in a manner that…

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Kathy Sawyer on validating players by listening and acknowledging their feelings 16:05

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Kathy SawyerVolleyball, Overland Trail Middle SchoolVote for Coach of the year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Sawyer: Coach Kathy Sawyer is a true champion for her athletes. She has high expectations for her girls and doesn’t allow them to settle for anything but being the best ver…

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Adam Runyan on how a mentor makes a difference longterm 17:13

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Adam RunyanBasketball, Mill Valley HSVote for Coach of the year here: https://communityforcoaches.org/2022-coach-of-the-year-finalists/What was shared about Coach Runyan: Adam has taken our Girls basketball program at Mill Valley and transformed not only the athletic play of our athletes, but the culture of our program. His unending passion and ene…

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Jim Huber on mindset and leading parents 57:24

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Connect with Coach Jim Huber here:Personal website: https://www.coachhuber.com/about4D Athletes: https://4dathletes.comBreakthrough Basketball: https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com

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Fred Merrell shares from his 46 years of coaching & being open about his Christian faith 29:30

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Fred Merrell46 years coaching high school football - most of those in the KC MetroOver 10 years as the head coach at both Blue Springs HS and Shawnee Mission South HShttp://mosportshalloffame.com/inductees/fred-merrell/Married to Shirley for 66 years, five children, many grandkids

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 25 | Cameron Taylor 33:36

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Cameron Taylor is the owner and operator of Free Thinkers Conservation, a community preserving and growing the culture of Cannabis on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware.

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Segev Rabinoviz on the power of mastering your coaching craft through repetition 54:30

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Segev Rabinoviz How to use your voice as a coach: https://coachingsoccerweekly.com/296-how-to-you-use-your-voice-as-a-coach/ Gladiator Soccer Academy: https://www.gladiatorsocceracademy.com Community for Coaches: https://communityforcoaches.org Are you interested in being mentored? Contact Alec Lemmon to learn how to join a Coaching with Purpose bo…

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Jason Holzer on building resilience and giving athletes a solid foundation of value 40:10

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https://communityforcoaches.orgToday's guest:Jason HolzerCo-Founder of 4D AthletesAmazon Best Selling AuthorPost-Traumatic Growth Storyteller/SpeakerIFTT Certified Thought CoachBreakthrough Basketball Elite Skills CoachShattered by Suicide, Renewed by Resilience: How to Move Forward After Being Left Behindhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEePxORAth4…

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Craig Enloe on prioritizing development & hard work pays off 22:59

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CFC Coach is the Year Finalist and youth sports coach with 3&2 baseball & GABL Basketball

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Austin Isham on helping kids find their place 18:44

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CFC Coach of the Year Finalist MAVS Boys Volleyball Coach

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Lisa Cowan on how negative coaching experiences motivated her 35:26

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CFC Coach of the Year Finalist Kansas City Christian Cross Country Coach

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Ryan Hintz on building his own authentic team culture 28:55

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CFC Coach of the Year Finalist head basketball coach at Blue Valley West High School

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Tyler Kincaid on the danger of getting siloed & the power of Coaching with intent 23:22

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CFC Coach of the Year Finalist and head baseball coach at Blue Valley Southwest High School

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Jessica Horstick on timing the teachable moment & coaching for “her” 23:10

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Jessica Horstick is the Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Blue Valley West High School

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 24 | David Myrowitz 29:30

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David Myrowitz is an outdoor grower for CULTA, a medical cannabis company operating out of Cambridge, MD.

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Dena Johnston on passion & inspiring commitment to action 23:32

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CFC Coach of the Year Finalist Dena Johnston is the dance coach at Lawrence Free State High School.

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 23 | Alec Bassen 47:53

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In the newest episode of the Peninsula Podcast, we get to sit down with gLeaf's very own Alex Bassen for our second time! Born and raised in New York, he eventually moved to Colorado to pursue the cannabis industry in 2013. He found a job in an extraction lab in Boulder Colorado and worked his way up to lead extractor. By 2015, he was doing small c…

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 22 | Dr. Mary Pat Hoffman 1:14:57

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Episode 22 of Peninsula Podcasts features Peninsula's own Clinical Director, Dr. Mary Pat Hoffman. This podcast covers such topics as making sure your CBD is properly tested, ways to start as a new patient, and much more!

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 21 | Jay Bouton 33:05

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We're back this time with CULTA's very own Director of Cultivation, Jay Bouton. CULTA is a vertically integrated cannabis company that cultivates, extracts, processes, distributes, and retails cannabis and cannabis-related products in the state of Maryland. Check this out to learn some of the history of and see exactly what may be in store with one…

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Peninsula Podcast - Episode 20 | Cameron Taylor 50:02

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Cameron Taylor with Shore Natural Rx is back for his third podcast appearance! This time with even more growing experience, education, and news for us all. Cam and the Shore Natural team continue to bring quality medicine that competes with some of the largest in this market. They do things much different than most such as mix their own soil. Check…