Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.
Cannabinoid Connect
Claim This Podcastby Kevin Carrillo
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Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.
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February 2, 2026
#422: From Ditch Weed to Apothecary: Robin Swan on Cannabis Ancestry, Medicine & Integrity
<p data-start="326" data-end="727">In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, Kevin talks with Robin Swan, Founder of Swan Apothecary, herbal alchemist, and lifelong cannabis advocate. With over 30 years of legal experience—and a family legacy rooted in both Indigenous and Persian healing traditions—Robin shares how she's transforming the cannabis industry through ancestral wisdom, clean medicine-making, and radical integrity.</p> <p data-start="729" data-end="745">Robin discusses:</p> <ul data-start="746" data-end="1188"> <li data-start="746" data-end="810"> <p data-start="748" data-end="810">Her multi-generational lineage of cannabis and herbal medicine</p> </li> <li data-start="811" data-end="876"> <p data-start="813" data-end="876">The dangers of THC potency obsession and over-commercialization</p> </li> <li data-start="877" data-end="957"> <p data-start="879" data-end="957">How Big Pharma's entrance into cannabis threatens small alchemists and growers</p> </li> <li data-start="958" data-end="1034"> <p data-start="960" data-end="1034">The difference between true medicine and mass-market recreational products</p> </li> <li data-start="1035" data-end="1114"> <p data-start="1037" data-end="1114">How cannabis, when treated with respect, rewards integrity and punishes greed</p> </li> <li data-start="1115" data-end="1188"> <p data-start="1117" data-end="1188">Her family's ancient remedies and practices passed down for generations</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1190" data-end="1369">Whether you're a plant medicine lover, cannabis entrepreneur, or curious about the future of cannabis medicine—this episode will challenge what you think you know about the plant.</p> <p data-start="1371" data-end="1479">🎧 Listen now and discover why Robin says: "Cannabis regulates herself. If you're greedy, she'll smash you."</p> <p data-start="1481" data-end="1798">🔗 Learn more about Robin Swan and Swan Apothecary:</p> <ul> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1798">Website: <a href= "https://www.swanapothecary.com">https://www.swanapothecary.com</a></li> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1798">Instagram: <a class= "decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1586" data-end= "1628">https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/</a></li> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1798">Facebook: <a class= "decorated-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1641" data-end= "1680">https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary</a></li> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1798">TikTok: <a class= "decorated-link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1691" data-end= "1730">https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug</a></li> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1798">YouTube: <a class= "decorated-link" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0MjyAU_kXI7kSCBfD1ujg" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1742" data-end= "1798">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0MjyAU_kXI7kSCBfD1ujg</a></li> </ul> <p data-start="1800" data-end="1905">📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more honest cannabis conversations!</p> <p class="p1">===================</p> <p class="p1">About Cannabinoid Connect</p> <p class="p1">Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.</p> <p class="p1">Subscribe and follow via the following platforms:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://cannabinoid-connect.com/">Website</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/06g2V0Jee6Gp71zhfJzVk5?si=Bnd8e9WnSOewLLC_nZqKTA"> Spotify</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabinoid-connect/id1513621707"> Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNoKid-G1uBCHCAxpZVRNA">YouTube</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://twitter.com/canna__connect">X</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cannabinoid_connect/">Instagram</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CannabinoidConnect1">Facebook</a></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@cannabinoidconnect?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> TikTok</a></li> </ul>
November 6, 2025
#421: From One Dispensary to Multi-State Success: Brendan McKee on Building Silver Therapeutics
<p data-start="335" data-end="619">In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with <strong data-start="412" data-end= "429">Brendan McKee</strong>, Co-Founder and COO of <strong data-start="453" data-end="476">Silver Therapeutics</strong> — a cannabis retailer that has grown from a single dispensary in Massachusetts to a multi-state operation with locations across the Northeast.</p> <p data-start="621" data-end="636">Brendan shares:</p> <ul data-start="637" data-end="1136"> <li data-start="637" data-end="702"> <p data-start="639" data-end="702">His founder journey — from pro athlete to cannabis entrepreneur</p> </li> <li data-start="703" data-end="785"> <p data-start="705" data-end="785">Lessons from launching one of the first adult-use dispensaries on the East Coast</p> </li> <li data-start="786" data-end="861"> <p data-start="788" data-end="861">How Silver Therapeutics scaled exceptional customer service across states</p> </li> <li data-start="862" data-end="932"> <p data-start="864" data-end="932">The evolving retail landscape: from $400 ounces to market saturation</p> </li> <li data-start="933" data-end="1004"> <p data-start="935" data-end="1004">Smart growth strategies, local sourcing, and community-focused retail</p> </li> <li data-start="1005" data-end="1061"> <p data-start="1007" data-end="1061">Navigating complex regulatory frameworks in each state</p> </li> <li data-start="1062" data-end="1136"> <p data-start="1064" data-end="1136">His outlook on federal legalization, distressed assets, and acquisitions</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1138" data-end="1300">💡 Whether you're an operator, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the cannabis industry, this episode is full of real talk and actionable insights.</p> <p data-start="1302" data-end="1378">🔗 Learn more about Silver Therapeutics: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.silver-therapeutics.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1343" data-end= "1378">https://www.silver-therapeutics.com</a></p> <p data-start="1380" data-end="1486">👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with cannabis leaders shaping the future of the plant.</p> <p class="p1">===================</p> <p class="p1">About Cannabinoid Connect</p> <p class="p1">Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.</p> <p class="p1">Subscribe and follow via the following platforms:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://cannabinoid-connect.com/"><span class= "s2">Website</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/06g2V0Jee6Gp71zhfJzVk5?si=Bnd8e9WnSOewLLC_nZqKTA"> <span class="s2">Spotify</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabinoid-connect/id1513621707"> <span class="s2">Apple Podcasts</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNoKid-G1uBCHCAxpZVRNA"><span class="s2"> YouTube</span></a></span></li> <li class="li3"><a href= "https://twitter.com/canna__connect"><span class= "s2">X</span></a></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cannabinoid_connect/"><span class= "s2">Instagram</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CannabinoidConnect1"><span class= "s2">Facebook</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@cannabinoidconnect?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> TikTok</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>
September 24, 2025
#420: From Garage to Global: How CBDfx Built a CBD Powerhouse | Jameson Rodgers Interview
<p data-start="439" data-end="794">In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with <strong data-start="516" data-end= "535">Jameson Rodgers</strong>, Co-founder of <strong data-start= "551" data-end="560">CBDfx</strong>, one of the world’s largest privately held CBD companies. Jameson shares his powerful journey from launching the brand out of a garage in 2014 to becoming a global wellness leader with over 100 employees and presence in 21 countries.</p> <p data-start="796" data-end="807">We explore:</p> <ul data-start="808" data-end="1261"> <li data-start="808" data-end="892"> <p data-start="810" data-end="892">The founder story: from electronic cig startups to CBD pivot post-2014 Farm Bill</p> </li> <li data-start="893" data-end="984"> <p data-start="895" data-end="984">The business boom (and burnout) in CBD: raising capital, oversaturation, and regulation</p> </li> <li data-start="985" data-end="1085"> <p data-start="987" data-end="1085">Behind the scenes scaling: operational hurdles, funding strategies, and adapting to FDA scrutiny</p> </li> <li data-start="1086" data-end="1182"> <p data-start="1088" data-end="1182">Generational trends in CBD use: Boomers for pain, Millennials for stress, Gen Z for wellness</p> </li> <li data-start="1183" data-end="1261"> <p data-start="1185" data-end="1261">Building trust in a gray market and what's next for CBD in 2025 and beyond</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1263" data-end="1377">💻 Learn more about CBDfx: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.CBDfx.com" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1290" data-end= "1336">https://www.CBDfx.com</a><br data-start="1336" data-end= "1339" /> 📱 Follow them on Instagram: @cbdfx_</p> <p data-start="1379" data-end="1528">If you're interested in cannabis wellness, entrepreneurship, CBD regulation, or what it takes to scale in a saturated market—this episode is for you.</p> <p data-start="1530" data-end="1639">📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into cannabis and cannabinoid innovation.</p> <p class="p1">===================</p> <p class="p1">About Cannabinoid Connect</p> <p class="p1">Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.</p> <p class="p1">Subscribe and follow via the following platforms:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://cannabinoid-connect.com/"><span class= "s2">Website</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/06g2V0Jee6Gp71zhfJzVk5?si=Bnd8e9WnSOewLLC_nZqKTA"> <span class="s2">Spotify</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabinoid-connect/id1513621707"> <span class="s2">Apple Podcasts</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNoKid-G1uBCHCAxpZVRNA"><span class="s2"> YouTube</span></a></span></li> <li class="li3"><a href= "https://twitter.com/canna__connect"><span class= "s2">X</span></a></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cannabinoid_connect/"><span class= "s2">Instagram</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CannabinoidConnect1"><span class= "s2">Facebook</span></a></span></li> <li class="li1"><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@cannabinoidconnect?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> TikTok</a></li> </ul> <p><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/272393/CannabiniodConnect_Logo_FullColor-20241128-136cesapfj.png" alt="" width="315" height="141" /></p>
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