

The Dime
Bryan Fields & Kellan Finney
The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
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Apr 9, 2021 • 29min
The Evolution of Cannabis featuring Wes Burke & Ken Snoke
Bryan and Kellan sit down with Wes Burke and Ken Snoke from Emerald Scientific to discuss the evolution of the cannabis industry, as well as: How did Ken & Wes get into the cannabis Industry? What is Emerald Scientific? What is the Emerald Test? The Emerald Conference? What value does it bring to the cannabis industry? What was the cannabis industry like in 2014? How far has the industry come since then? What does the industry need to grow further? What are some of the biggest challenges the cannabis industry faces today? Cannabis is currently a Schedule I Substance in the United States, but in some states, people use cannabis for its medicinal properties. How can scientists conduct clinical research on cannabis? Do they need cannabis of a specific quality? Why should recreational cannabis and medical cannabis be regulated differently? Is there a place for both medical and recreational cannabis in the industry? Why or why not? What issues in the cannabis industry do you predict will be resolved within the next year?To make sure you don't miss anything from Emerald Scientific, check out their websites at: https://emeraldscientific.com/ https://pt.emeraldscientific.com/ https://theemeraldconference.com/ Follow them on social media: Twitter: @EmeraldSci Instagram: @emeraldsci--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2021 • 29min
Cannabis Potency Technology: Purpl Pro featuring Chad Lieber
Our hosts are joined today by Chad Lieber from Purpl Scientific to discuss What is the Purpl Pro? Is it accurate? Is the Purpl Pro difficult to use? Who is the Purpl Pro best suited for? How can portable cannabis testing change the industry? + moreTo stay in loop with Purpl Scientific, follow them on instagram (@Purplscientific) and check out their website (https://www.purplscientific.com/)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2021 • 39min
Minor Cannabinoids featuring Chris Denicola
We sat down with Chris Denicola, founder of Crappy's Feel Better Hemp Co., and discussed: What are minor cannabinoids? What are the benefits of minor cannabinoids? Why tablets over gummies or tinctures? Why is dosage important when it comes to minor cannabinoids? Why are combinations important when it comes to minor cannabinoids? + More! Find Crappy's online at https://crappysfeelbetter.com/, and follow them on Instagram (@crappysfeelbetter)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 2021 • 43min
Cannabis & Pop Culture featuring John Shute
We sat down with AdCanns' Marketer of the Year, John Shute from Agency of the Year PufCreativ! Tune to find out: How did John Shute get his start in the cannabis industry? What is PufCreativ's role in the cannabis space? How do cannabis companies educate the masses on cannabis? How can pop culture change or alter the stigma around cannabis? How can you properly tell the story of cannabis, and how it has changed people's lives, while still complying with certain federal regulations? Which legal market (state- by- state basis) has the best handle on both consumer and budtender education?Follow John Shute on Instagram & Twitter (@JohnShute_)Follow PufCreative on Instagram & Twitter (@PufCreativ)PufCreativ's wesbite: https://pufcreativ.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 2021 • 32min
Growing Cannabis (featuring Hans Schulfer)
This week, Bryan & Kellan are joined by Master Grower Hans Schulfer! Along with discussing his place in the industry, Hans and the Dime cohosts discuss: What's the difference between indoor and outdoor cannabis? Do consumers typically care where the cannabis they are consuming is grown? What is the number 1 mistake home growers make when starting their cannabis horticulture? As consumers become more educated on the plant and its components, what will the market look like? Will national brands reign supreme? Or will regional/boutique brands take over the market?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 2021 • 43min
Testing for Cannabinoids (featuring Cree Crawford)
Cree Crawford from Ionization Labs (https://ionizationlabs.com/) joins the Dime hosts to talk about cannabinoid testing! This episode discusses: Why do cannabis manufacturing companies test for potency? What is Ionization Labs' role in the space? What are some of the many testing issues that many new markets currently face? What are the benefits of having in-house cannabinoid testing? Much more*BE SURE TO CHECK OUR SOCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR ASSOCIATED GRAPHICS*--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 2021 • 15min
Cannabis Controversy: DUIs
This week, Bryan and Kellan talk about Cannabis DUIs: How do roadside officers test for cannabis sobriety? What causes an officer to administer a cannabis sobriety test? What is the legal limit of THC allowed to be found in the blood of someone operating a motor vehichle? How are THC levels tested? What about medical users of cannabis? What studies are being conducted on this subject? Will the laws ever change?All this and more on this week's episode of The Dime! Follow us on Instagram (@thedime_8th), and Twitter (@thedime_8th) and submit your listener questions!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 2021 • 30min
Delta 8 THC Deep Dive featuring Dr. Matt Moore
Bryan and Kellan are joined by Dr. Matt Moore from Benuvia Manufacturing to take a deeper dive on Delta 8 THC (for an "intro" to Delta 8, check out episode 10 of The Dime). On this episode, Matt and our hosts discuss: Does Delta 8 occur naturally in the cannabis plant? Is Delta 8 THC just a fad? What are, if any, the benefits of using Delta 8 instead of Delta 9? Can I easily find Delta 8 THC in dispensaries? How do consumers know if the products they are purchasing and ingesting are "pure?" Can you trust labels? What's going on in the world of Delta 8 science? Has Delta 8 reached its potential?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 2021 • 11min
Smelt It & Dealt It: Cannabis Odor Part II
PART 2/2: On today's episode of the Dime, Bryan (@BryanFields24) and Kellan (@KFB_1989) of Eighth Revolution talk about: why cannabis has such a pungent odor does it actually compare to the smell of a skunk, and why struggles faced by cultivation facilities, indoor & outdoor whether or not the "old dryer sheet method" is effectiveFollow us on Instagram (@thedime_8th) , and submit your listener questions!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 2021 • 11min
Smelt It & Dealt It: Cannabis Odor Part I
PART 1/2: On today's episode of the Dime, Bryan (@BryanFields24) and Kellan (@KFB_1989) of Eighth Revolution talk about: why cannabis has such a pungent odor does it actually compare to the smell of a skunk, and why struggles faced by cultivation facilities, indoor & outdoor whether or not the "old dryer sheet method" is effectiveFollow us on Instagram (@thedime_8th) , and submit your listener questions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


