Best Broccoli LLC Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Weed 41:12

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As Broccoli Talk wraps, Mennlay and Lauren ask a big question: Where does weed go from here? In this episode, they imagine the future of cannabis—whether federal legalization is on the horizon, how the plant could improve reproductive care, and if psychedelics will be the next green wave. Then they celebrate the end of the podcast by sharing their …

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Welcome to Yardy World 41:40

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Yardy World is an island for food and beverage born from queer, Black, Caribbean dreams. In this episode, founder DeVonn Francis opens up to Mennlay about his complex relationship with weed, delves into the plant's culinary and cultural connections, and invites us into his surreal dream dining experience. Hosts: Lauren Yoshiko + Mennlay Golokeh Agg…

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Bitter Harvest 39:08

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What’s happening down on the farm? In this episode, Lauren and Nathan Cozzolino from Rose Los Angeles discuss what’s happening now in today’s saturated California market. Small growers are in peril, but consumers can help these outdoor farms survive—one (or two) tasty edibles at a time.By Broccoli

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Your Mind on Weed 42:40

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Discovering how cannabis fits in your life is an ever-evolving process. Dierdre Wallace, licensed marriage and family therapist, discusses cannabis and mental health with Mennlay and shares the ways her life shifted her perspective on weed. She also offers practical tips on tolerance breaks and navigating relationship challenges and opportunities s…

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Design Minded 34:32

3+ y ago34:32

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Studio Linear founder Andrea Beaulieu chats with Mennlay about trends in cannabis design, including what’s next and what’s done, the unexpected power of drawing on a childlike sense of wonder when it comes to creating decidedly grown-up branding, and how living off-grid in northern Maine sparked a big green shift for her company. Presented in partn…

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High Fashion Hemp 35:24

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Move over, cotton—hemp is the fabric of our lives. Lauren talks with Jono Salfield and Declan Wise, co-founders of Australian street/surf/skatewear brand AFENDS, about their new farm’s first hemp harvest, essential Aussie bong etiquette, an imaginary hemp airplane, very real hemp swimsuits, and the magic of weedy collaborations—including the Brocco…

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Pleasurable Edibles 37:04

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If bogeyman fears of bad brownies still shadow your dreams of edible bliss, take heart. In this episode, Lauren and Mennlay sing the praises of their favorite low-dose treats and share ideas for inspired infused meals and vibey fantasy dinner parties. They also dig into intersections between race and food that spill into cannabis cuisine.…

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Mama Knows Best 40:27

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In this episode, Shonitria Anthony of the Blunt Blowin’ Mama podcast gets real with Lauren about quitting weed cold turkey during her first pregnancy and why she decided to embrace cannabis when she was expecting her second child, legal risks for moms using plant medicine, and what she’ll tell her kids when they start asking questions.…

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Potline Bling 39:19

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Broccoli Talk-ers from Liberia to L.A. lit up our first-ever listener hotline with burning questions, and Mennlay and Lauren have the answers from the practical—what kind of business should I start?—to the fanciful—dream smoke circle, dead or alive? And one listener shares a truly wild idea we hope will take over the weed world.…

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Plant Mom 37:20

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Monai Nailah McCullough is an Amsterdam-based horticulturalist who helps hapless houseplant hoarders tend their plant children. In this conversation, she and Mennlay chat about why she likes to blaze up before she takes care of plants, Amsterdam’s plant scene, the value of ancestral knowledge, and a fiasco involving a fiddle-leaf fig.…

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Sex on Weed 38:30

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Contrary to what the CBD lube companies might have you believe, cannabis and sex is not just about getting the so-called “best” orgasm of your life. In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren get spicy and cerebral, discussing the many ways that weed can help, hinder, and teach during sexual experiences.By Broccoli

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Director’s Cut with Alberta Poon 39:33

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Getting stoned and immersing yourself in a great film or television show is a classic weedy pleasure. In this episode, Lauren chats with director and filmmaker Alberta Poon about her love for cannabis, the importance of her creative community, and the special magic it takes to make a film come to life, especially in an industry still struggling wit…

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Comfort Objects 38:05

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As another challenging year comes to a close, Lauren and Mennlay share the experiences, recommendations, and people who helped them get through it.By Broccoli

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Here Come the Mushroom People 38:32

4y ago38:32

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Are you a mushroom person? Mushroom People is a special single-edition magazine from the Broccoli team exploring the beguiling world of fungi. In this episode, Mennlay chats with Broccoli and Mushroom People editor Stephanie Madewell about how the magazine mixes mushroom fact and fantasy, collecting specimens of all kinds: the strange and familiar,…

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Rhythm Nation 33:34

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Routine can be a comfort, securely rooting us in our own little corners of the world, but when those daily patterns get too cozily tight, they can act as a fetter, holding us back from new experiences. In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren talk about how weed can be both a helper and a hindrance when it comes to managing the day-to-day rhythms of lif…

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A Weed is a Flower 32:54

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Broccoli's newest project is a photography book collecting images from over 25 artists around the world, each revealing different facets of the cannabis plant's unexpected beauty. In this conversation, Anja Charbonneau, Broccoli's creative director and editor in chief, talks with Lauren about how this book came to be, the therapeutic power of flowe…

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Weedy Friendships 31:33

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Do you remember the first time you tried weed? Who were you with, and how did that person shape your experience? In today’s episode, Lauren and Mennlay discuss the broad concept of friendships and how these crucial relationships overlap into the weedier parts of our lives. While cannabis may be a bonding agent in some friendships, it can cause othe…

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Cannabis & Spirituality 31:52

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Cannabis is often praised for its power of connectivity, whether it’s the simple act of bonding over a joint or consuming the plant to become in tune with your physical body. But what about connecting us to something bigger, something more unknown? In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren discuss the intersection of cannabis and spirituality, tapping in…

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Getting Toastyy with Jamie Lea 31:22

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How can you turn a love for cannabis into a career? For Jamie Lea, founder of CBD and wellness brand Toastyy, it was a combination of fate and dedication. After being laid off from her corporate job at the start of the pandemic, Jamie seized the opportunity to turn an existing passion into a business, one that was all her own. In this episode, Menn…

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Weed & Working Moms 30:03

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Despite ongoing legalization, the stigma associated with cannabis is still a major issue. Mothers who consume face a huge spectrum of risk, from snarky judgment to potentially losing access to their children in states where cannabis is not yet legal. Now, imagine being a mom who works in the weed industry; there’s a lot to navigate. In this episode…

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Weedy Reflections on Beauty & Style 35:26

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Cannabis encourages personal expression, but how does it reflect the relationship between our inner and outer selves? In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren reflect on the ways that their connection to their bodies, personal style, and self-care rituals have evolved over this challenging past year.By Broccoli Talk

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Cannabis Incarceration's Math Problem 29:20

4+ y ago29:20

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In a rapidly legalizing country, releasing folks incarcerated for nonviolent cannabis offenses sounds like an easy social justice win—so why can’t we make it happen? In this episode, Broccoli science editor Zoe Sigman explains that despite the numbers thrown around by the media, we don’t actually know how many people are serving time for cannabis, …

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Surfing the Weed Wide Web 30:29

5y ago30:29

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In the age of social media, what does it mean to be a weed person online? In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren discuss how they express their relationships to cannabis in digital spaces, both personally and professionally. Overcoming the stigma of cannabis use is often the first hurdle: even if you’re comfortable being associated with weed, and even…

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Cannabis and the Desi Diaspora 35:27

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Cannabis has deep roots in India across social, spiritual, and geographical spheres. In this episode, Mennlay speaks with Yogi Maharaj, founder of Luv Kush Co, dedicated to creating a community platform for Desi weed lovers. Yogi shares the origin story of how Hindu deities created bhang—the original cannabis edible—and teaches us about early weed …

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Creative Weed Business Chats 29:48

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This episode is all about The Broccoli Report, a twice-weekly newsletter offering cannabis industry insight and analysis, written by our own co-host Lauren Yoshiko! Mennlay chats with Lauren about how the project got started, why creative cannabis entrepreneurs deserve their own outlet for news, and how The Broccoli Report can help empower business…

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2020's Greatest Hits 33:09

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This year was a rough one, so aside from weed, how did we get through it? In this episode, Lauren and Mennlay share some of their favorite cultural and media moments from the year that spoke to them, with an emphasis on film, television, music and podcasts. Tune in to our last episode of the year for some impactful and fun recommendations.…

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Making Buying Weed Fun with Drummond Munro 22:19

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Legalization brings the act of buying cannabis out into the open—this means no more secret meetings in your dealer’s basement. In legal markets, there’s a big opportunity to make the retail experience special for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a first-timer or a long term weed lover. In this episode, Lauren chats with Drummond Munro, cofoun…

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Cannabis Design Magic with Dani Hall 21:59

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Consuming cannabis isn’t new, but weed brands are still quite fresh—talk about an exciting playing field for designers to explore. In this episode, Mennlay chats with Dani Hall, cofounder of design studio DOB, who worked alongside Superette’s team to create their playful, happy vibes. Dani shares some of her favorite inspirations, her theories on w…

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Cannabis for Community 30:04

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It’s Broccoli Talk’s birthday! One year ago, our adventure in podcasting began, and this episode celebrates the community that made it possible. Mennlay and Lauren share updates from past guests, including self-care tips and recommendations for much-needed distractions, and reflect on the ways that cannabis can bring us together, even over the airw…

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Meet Xula: Building a Hemp Brand 22:48

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What does it take to launch a CBD brand from Mexico City? Over the course of our show, Broccoli Talk listeners have heard snippets of conversation about Xula, a CBD brand co-founded by Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey (our very own co-host!) and Karina Primelles. As Xula prepares to officially launch their first collection of products, Mennlay chats with Lau…

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Cannabis Equity in Canada with Akwasi Owusu-Bempah 24:36

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In North America, Canada is leading the way with federal cannabis legalization. Progessive laws are just the first step, though—creating an equitable system for Black and Indigenous communities harmed by cannabis prohibition will require deeper work. In this episode, Lauren speaks with Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, the director of research at the Campaign f…

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Weed Bonding Moments with Paige Greene 27:14

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Cannabis can connect us in surprising ways, bonding friends, partners, colleagues, and even strangers. In today’s episode, Mennlay chats with Paige Greene, director of marketing at Superette, about her favorite weed memories and how they intersect with her identity as a mother, a professional, a friend, and a partner. This episode is presented in p…

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Life in the Cannabis Lab with Alisia Ratliff 34:10

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If you’ve ever tried a CBD tincture or eaten a professionally made edible, you owe a hearty thanks to a scientist. So what is it like in the weed lab? On today’s episode, Lauren chats with Alisia Ratliff, technical director of Avient Biosciences and founder of Victus Capital Ventures. Alisia talks about her journey to finding cannabis, and how that…

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Cultural Appropriation in Weed (Part One) 21:31

5+ y ago21:31

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Cultural appropriation is rampant in the weed world, from so-called “white lions” (white people wearing dreadlocks) to brands who put on another culture’s face to sell their products. Cannabis has roots across many continents, but in our modern era of legal weed, there are new layers of commercialization and commodification to consider. In this epi…

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Summer Sessions 24:36

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Spark up a joint, make yourself a snack, and join us as we process the experience of summer 2020.By Broccoli Talk

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Cannabis Equity with Natalie Papillion 33:24

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Equity is the buzzword right now in the cannabis industry, but what does it really mean? Natalie Papillion, founder of the Equity Organization, talks us through the multifaceted layers of true equity: redressing the harms of the war on drugs, reforming the racist justice system, holding elected officials accountable, and making space for Black-owne…

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Cannabis History: Africa & Mexico 30:09

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Cannabis history is an incomplete puzzle—this ancient plant has traveled the globe, but knowledge of how it moved from culture to culture is piecemeal, distorted by colonial perspectives and the erasure of Indigenous and Black voices. In this episode, Mennlay talks to Lauren about her research into cannabis in Africa and Mexico, and how learning th…

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Smoke Weed, Paint Nails with Janine Lee 25:10

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Cannabis and nail polish might not appear to have much in common, but for Janine Lee, the meditative experience of creating art on her fingertips after a of couple puffs was an inspiration. It’s part of what drove her to co-found Floss Gloss, a beauty brand with a massive cult following. In this episode, Lauren interviews Janine about the the stone…

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Life with Plants 31:09

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Plants can change your life in unexpected ways—and that goes beyond weed. In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren recollect memorable plant encounters (including an unfortunate incident with a cactus, a mom’s dusty pothos, and high school horticulture classes) that created surprising opportunities for rebellion and awareness. Mennlay shares tips for gr…

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Discovering CBD with Alexis Rosenbaum 26:55

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From growing up in an anti-weed environment to running a successful CBD business, Alexis Rosenbaum has experienced the full spectrum of cannabis perspectives. In this episode, Mennlay chats with Alexis, the founder of Rosebud CBD, about her journey to discovering cannabis and the value of embracing the whole plant, from THC to CBD and everything in…

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Teenage Nostalgia 33:52

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Calling all former nerds, weirdos and rebels: we’re going back to high school. In this episode, Lauren and Mennlay share teenage memories and early perceptions of cannabis, while also sharing recommendations for nostalgic comfort in the form of all-time favorite films, food, music and books.By Broccoli Talk

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Weed Business Ethics with Imelda Walavalkar 28:37

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Many weed businesses tout their sustainability and social justice initiatives, but what does it take to walk the talk? In this episode, Lauren speaks with Imelda Walavalkar, Pure Beauty cofounder and CEO, on growing an ethical weed business. Imelda discusses her love for mind expansion, outlines eco friendly cannabis cultivation practices, and clue…

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Quarantine Confessions 24:40

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Who are you during quarantine? In this episode, Lauren and Mennlay share their COVID-19 quarantine confessions: from relationship woes and cooking experiments to long-lost hobbies and DIY weed edibles.By Broccoli Talk

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Cannabis & Coronavirus 28:03

6y ago28:03

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We’re living through a pandemic and everything is changing around us, including the way we consider cannabis. Consumers are stockpiling weed. Shop owners are fighting to keep dispensaries open as “essential” businesses, so that people don’t lose access to cannabis. Activists are pushing for the release of incarcerated folks doing time for weed, to …

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Weed at Work 27:16

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Working in the fast-growing U.S. cannabis industry may trigger fantasies of a “green rush” with easy money, endless opportunities, and joint-smoking breaks at lunch, but what is the reality? In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren share their experiences working in legal cannabis. In addition to covering perennial workplace basics such as how to stand …

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Cannabis in Japan with Yumiko Sakuma 29:10

6y ago29:10

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In Japan, consuming weed is a secret, radical act—even talking about it is dangerous. But hemp was part of Japanese ceremonial traditions for centuries. What triggered the change? In this episode, Yumiko Sakuma, author of the Japanese-language book “Let’s Have a Serious Chat About Cannabis,” explains how US government involvement radically reshaped…

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Weed, Sex & Relationships 30:08

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What happens when the third partner in your relationship isn't a person—it's a plant? Lauren and Mennlay share their stories of the joys and complications of dating while using cannabis, and discuss their personal experiences surrounding weed and sex.By Broccoli Talk

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Poetic Visions with Fariha Róisín 29:52

6y ago29:52

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Fariha Róisín is a writer and multidisciplinary artist; she is the author of How to Cure a Ghost, Being In Your Body: A Journal for Self-Love and Body Positivity, and the upcoming novel Like A Bird. In this episode, Mennlay chats to Fariha about weed and psychedelics, ancestral connections, queerness, and proactive healing from trauma.…

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Weed Dealer Diaries 27:17

6y ago27:17

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From grimy basements and sketchy meetups to polished retail spaces and discreet delivery services, buying and selling weed is an ever-expanding spectrum of experiences. In this episode, Mennlay and Lauren share their memories of buying and selling through the eras of cannabis legalization.By Broccoli Talk

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Does CBD Skincare Really Work? 31:22

6y ago31:22

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Beauty and cannabis have collided, with CBD infusing everything from mascara to bath bombs. But can it really be good for your skin? Charlotte Palermino (cofounder of Nice Paper and upcoming skincare brand Dieux) gives us the dirt on CBD-based clinical trials, pricing transparency, packaging woes and real life effects for your face. Plus, we chat a…