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Nature vs. Nurture plays a critical role in cannabis. Understanding how and why these traits are expressed can help the cannabis industry how to create a consistent, reproducible product. This week we dive into cannabis genomics with Dr. Daniela Vergara, Founder Agricultural Genomics Foundation. We discuss Theory behind breeding Defining synthetic plant-based or full syntheticMinor CannabinoidsCannabis genomicsAnd so much moreAbout Dr. Daniela VergaraGuest Links Dr. Daniela Vergara is an evolutionary biologist, data analyst, educator, scientific writer, and public speaker. In addition to her multiple publications, she founded and directs a non-profit organization, the Agricultural Genomics Foundation (AGF; AgriculturalGenomics.org). AGF aims to make hemp and cannabinoid science available to a broad public. Vergara has been part of e scientific teams at private companies including Steep Hill, Inc. who are a global leader in agricultural testing, and the biotech company Front Range Biosciences.https://vergarascience.com/https://www.instagram.com/cannabacana/https://www.linkedin.com/in/verdaniela/https://twitter.com/CannaBacanahttps://www.facebook.com/cannagenome/https://www.facebook.com/agriculturalgenomics.org/Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:How to easily add cannabis to your home cookingCalculating accurate Dosing at homeRecipes, ideas, and so much more*Warning this episode will make you hungryAbout Christina Wong:Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW’s Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."She’s created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she’s partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. #cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabisSubscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.fruitandflower.co/https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflowerhttps://open.spotify.com/user/31xww22dul5nfrcs3jww5jv66y6y?si=3ed0302b4cfd446e&nd=1Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the actual truth behind cannabis harms and benefits? Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and author of "Seeing Through the Smoke: Cannabis: An Expert Doctor Untangles the Truth About Cannabis," shares his expertise on various topics related to cannabis. From the challenges of having non-judgmental conversations about cannabis between doctors and patients to the potential benefits and harms of cannabis, Dr. Grinspoon provides valuable insights across the board including.The Government's funding into cannabis research: harms vs. BenefitsThe process of re-legalizing cannabis and how it affects institutional knowledge.The truth behind the gateway theory of cannabisHis Perspective on Andrew Huberman Podcast The potential for cannabis addiction and how it's been greatly exaggeratedThe  urgent need to teach the endocannabinoid system in medical schoolsA must-listen Rapid Fire  Guest Links https://www.petergrinspoon.com/Buy his book Amazonhttps://twitter.com/Peter_Grinspoonhttps://www.instagram.com/peter_grinspoon/Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast: Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Nestled in the Mid-Atlantic and surrounded by states that have legalized cannabis, Maryland's burgeoning cannabis market has a strategic location that is poised for explosive growth. With the country's highest concentration of government employees, its potential federal impact on the industry is not to be overlooked.Remedy is a key player in the limited licenses market. This week we sit down with Brandon Barksdale Co CEO of Remedy Maryland to discuss the following:  The future of the Maryland market and its potential growth due to its location and consumer demandThe potential influence of the tri-state area on banking reform and full-blown legalization and the government's role in driving change in the industry.Unique partnerships with big cannabis brands like Cookies and Holistic in creating the "store within a store" feel in dispensaries.Adhering to quality standards during the transition from medical to recreational cannabisGuest Links:https://remedymaryland.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbarksdale/https://www.instagram.com/remedy_maryland/https://twitter.com/remedymarylandhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCls05chjGZw82nyQkn2XuFQ/featured Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do cannabis companies build a brand? With a locked toolbox and platforms quick to shadowban, the challenges are endless.Marketing in Cannabis requires creativity, budget consciousness, resourcefulness, and wearing multiple hats. Almost no one understands these nuances better than Lisa Buffo, founder, and CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association.We sat down with Lisa to discuss. Discover the challenges and nuances of marketing in the cannabis industry.Insights on building brand personality and understanding your customers.Navigating the complexities of compliance regulations while marketingBuilding brand loyaltyExploring why the customer journey Whether you're a cannabis entrepreneur or simply curious about the industry, this episode offers a unique perspective on cannabis marketing.About the Cannabis Marketing AssociationCannabis Marketing Association was founded in 2016 by cannabis marketing executive Lisa Buffo in response to the unprecedented challenges cannabis communications professionals were experiencing. Industry marketers were unable to use traditional marketing tactics and technology such as paid advertising, social media, or digital outlets. This reality, coupled with unclear regulations across fragmented markets and a pervasive perception problem, left cannabis marketers with the task of rebranding cannabis as the then-nascent industry was rapidly growing.Cannabis Marketing Association was established to bring the cannabis marketing community together so that best practices could be shared through our collective knowledge. Today, CMA seeks to formally establish these best practices and further elevate Guest Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabuffo/https://twitter.com/libuff21https://www.instagram.com/libuff/CANNABIS MARKETING ASSOCIATIONhttps://thecannabismarketingassociation.com/https://twitter.com/cannamarketinghttps://www.instagram.com/cannamarketing/https://www.instagram.com/cannabismarketingsummit/ Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast: Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Tobacco's relationship with the cannabis industry is complicated. While most can agree that there is an overlap between the two, many quickly point out that they are dangerous to the industry. Turning point brands sits at the intersection of this dynamic relationship.This week we sit down with Scott Grossman, VP of Corporate Development of Turning Point Brands, to discuss the following: The relationship between big Tobacco and the cannabis industryThe influence of brands on the future of cannabis and Tobacco.Resources, Overlaps, and Sensorsand so much moreAbout Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB)We are a branded consumer products company that markets and distributes products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients through our iconic and emerging brands.Guest Links https://www.turningpointbrands.com/home/default.aspxhttps://zigzag.com/https://www.instagram.com/zigzagworld/https://www.youtube.com/zzstudiohttps://www.facebook.com/zigzagworldofficialhttps://twitter.com/srg444Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you create a new experience to excite customers across product categories?  As the industry evolves, innovators seek to blend experiences with entertainment to build brand relationships. This week on The Dime, we host Andreas "Dre" Neumann, Chief Creative Director at Jushi, to discuss the following: Creating a new experience each timeBlending Rock & Roll with CannabisRed Bull lessonsPushing innovation to new limitsand so much more Guest Links:https://jushico.com/https://www.instagram.com/wearejushi/https://twitter.com/wearejushihttps://www.facebook.com/wearejushi/https://www.linkedin.com/company/jushi-inc/http://www.americanvalhallamovie.com/Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcastThe Dime is a top 50 Cannabis PodcastSign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Costco of Cannabis, what does that mean, and how does the ecosystem feed opportunities during the most challenging time?This week on The Dime, we host Raj Grover, CEO at High Tide, to discuss the following: How does the ecosystem business model workExclusive Paid Membership "Cabana Elite"Diversified Revenue StreamsAnd so much moreAbout High Tide:Founded in 2009, High Tide Inc. has become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada¹ with over 400 million dollars in annual revenue run rate. High Tide’s subsidiary, Canna Cabana, is the largest non-franchised cannabis retail chain with over 150 retail locations operating across Canada, including the largest bricks-and-mortar loyalty plan in the country with nearly 1 million Cabana Club members. Our company’s portfolio is also comprised of global e-commerce assets, including the two most popular consumption accessory e-commerce platforms in the world², as well as three of the top international CBD brands serving  the U.S and the U.K. Combined, our online platforms saw over 155 million page views throughout 2022³.About: RAJ GROVERSince starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal-makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies Valiant Distribution and Canna Cabana and is the co-founder of High Tide’s subsidiary, Famous Brandz.Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Raj has grown High Tide from one small shop of 2 employees in 2009 into Canada’s largest non-franchised cannabis retailer with over 1,450 amazing team members and business interests spanning North America and Europe.While committed to building a strong, profitable, and sustainable business, Raj also believes passionately that those who enjoy success hold a particular responsibility to give back. That is why he has spearheaded High Tide’s support of World Vision, which has seen the company sponsor a growing number of children from developing countries. This support has grown substantially since its inception, from the initial sponsorships of 3 children in 2006 to over 300 sponsorships in 2022. Under Raj’s leadership, this number will continue to grow.On a personal level, Raj has also been a long-time supporter of Operation Smile, an organization that works to deliver free, safe cleft surgery to children in need saving them from a lifetime of pain and isolation.Guest Links https://hightideinc.com/https://twitter.com/RajGrover_HITIhttps://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TSXVhttps://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-HITI/https://twitter.com/HighTide_HITIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hightideinc/Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast: Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to a Boston University research study, 345 of 376 former NFL players showed signs of CTE. Chronic Pain is also common for former athletes, especially those who played in the NFL.Plant-based medicine has become an alternative possibility for athletes eager to move away from pharmaceutical dependency.This week on The Dime, we host Rob Sims, Co-Founder of the Primitive Group, to discuss the following: Their partnership with Harvard to study CTE and othersNFL & Cannabis todayHow their performance line utilizes a proprietary blend to maximize athletes' recoveryPrimitiv, Founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims, former Detroit Lions teammates who suffered from the long-term physical effects of injuries sustained during their playing careers, Primitiv Group is a forward-thinking research company dedicated to the advancement of cannabis as a form of elevated wellness, believing that the plant holds incredible potential as a healing agent. Primitiv's vision is to positively impact the global cannabis industry, changing stigmas and stereotypes by educating people about the healing power of the plant and producing innovative products that help people and athletes optimize their wellness through holistic relief.Primitiv Performance, a product line designed for people living an athletic lifestyle to use before, during and after a workout.  Developed by former professional athletes, Primitiv Performance utilizes a proprietary blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and water-mixable nano phytocannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN) formulated to aid in rehydration,  recovery, and support the immune system. Learn more at www.primitivgroup.com or join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook by searching @primitiv_group or @primitivperformance. Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When an individual steps inside a cannabis dispensary, their intent is clear.  Personalizing the experience inside and positioning eager targeted brands is now possible.This week on The Dime, we host Ian Rumpp, President of Tella, to discuss the following: An alternative to the race to the bottomDigitizes the dispensary experience.Personalizes product recommendationsAbout TellaTella provides full service, online & on-premise digital experience solutions, custom designed to connect businesses with their customers. Our services are tailored to your business needs, designed to tell your story through premium digital content, driven by smart data analytics, and deployed through advanced marketing technologies.Guest Links https://www.telladigital.com/cannabishttps://www.instagram.com/tella.digital/https://twitter.com/tella_digitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/telladigital/https://www.tiktok.com/@telladigitalhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzFB-_ZAh0yMp1JPKf_7_whttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrumpp/https://twitter.com/rumppdiddy?s=21&t=XSxSvPom2IpZdnc9_PJ_bwhttps://www.instagram.com/ianrumpp/?hl=enFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney🎙 The Dime Podcast:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.