Growing your own marijuana can be both a liberating and political act. In this pot-cast former HIGH TIMES Magazine Senior Cultivation Editor and author of the book "Cannabis: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Marijuana" Danny Danko and co-host former HT Editor-in-Chief Mike Gianakos provide news, activism reports and cannabis cultivation tips for connoisseurs, aficionados and medical patients alike. Bonus: Interviews with expert growers and professional seed breeders, 'Strain of the Week' and ganja growing questions & answers.
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Grow Bud Yourself Episode 138 - Guest: Maya Elizabeth
This speech is my recital, I think it's very vital, to grow some weed and smoke that weed then listen to Episode 138 of Grow Bud Yourself podcast...
First, Danny and Mike discuss recent marijuana news including Cheech & Chong's hemp/THC lawsuit against California, continuing arrests for pot possession in the US and Kentucky's cannabis industry.
The interview is with Maya Elizabeth - founder of OM and co-founder of Whoopi and Maya who discusses her lifelong passion for pot, her innovations in making infused edibles, topicals, tinctures and hydrotherapy soaks as well as the recent relaunch of her female-focused canna-brand with legendary entertainer Whoopi Goldberg.
The cultivation segment features Danny's answers to listener grow questions and a grow tip on transplanting from solo cups into one-gallon containers, with Andrew Zurica.
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26 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Grow Bud Yourself Episode 137 - Guest: Andrew Zurica
I like big plants and I cannot lie, you other growers can't deny, when you watch episode 137 of Grow Bud Yourself you'll definitely understand why...
Welcome back to Grow Bud Yourself! Episode 137 is our first full-length video episode! You can head over to the GBY YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@growbudyourself1428?app=desktop)to watch the episode. Or, simply continue enjoying the audio-only version of the show wherever you get your podcasts!
First, Danny and Mike discuss the cannabis news of the day and our new show format.
The interview is with Andrew Zurica, owner of Always Blooming (formerly New York Hydroponics) who discusses growing up in Brooklyn, going to prison for smuggling ecstasy, pioneering food truck burgers, and why weed grown in living soil smokes cleaner and tastes better.
The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's answers to listener grow questions and Andrew's tips on the early flowering period in living soil.
Episode 137 is brought to you by:
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Suite Leaf (https://www.suiteleaf.com/) Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)
Excelsior Extracts (https://www.instagram.com/excelsiorextracts/) THC-infused Pain Relief Rub
Vapor.com (https://www.vapor.com/) (use code Growbudyourself20 for 20% all orders)
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20 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
Grow Bud Yourself Episode 136 - Guest: Max Majot
If the sun refused to shine, I would still be growing weed. When mountains crumble to the sea, there would still be episode 136 of Grow Bud Yourself!
First, Danny and Mike talk cannabis news including New York's inept adult-use rollout, marijuana pardons in Maryland and New Hampshire's continued prohibition of recreational pot.
The interview is with Max Majot - cultivation expert from Royal Queen Seeds - who discusses the company's wide variety of award-winning genetics including autoflowers, feminized/regular, CBD/CBG/CBDV/THCV seeds, as well as their cutting-edge true F1 hybrids. Bonus: Max also reveals his cultivation tips for beginner growers from germination to harvest.
The cultivation segment features Danny's Tips for Lazy Weed Growers, plus answers to listener grow questions.
Episode 136 is brought to you by:
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Seeds Here Now (https://seedsherenow.com/) (use code DANKOSHIP for free shipping on all orders)
Prime Superior (https://primesuperior.com/) (use code PS420 for 15% off your entire order)
Suite Leaf (https://www.suiteleaf.com/) Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)
Excelsior Extracts (https://www.instagram.com/excelsiorextracts/) THC-infused Pain Relief Rub
Vapor.com (https://www.vapor.com/) (use code Growbudyourself20 for 20% all orders)
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367 ratings
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Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100
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