Inside Cultivation

About Inside Cultivation

Welcome to Inside Cultivation, the #1 destination for all things cannabis! 🌿 Join our host, BigMike, as we explore the latest industry news, cutting-edge technology, and in-depth insights into cannabis cultivation. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just curious about the world of cannabis, we've got you covered. Don't miss out—subscribe and stay informed with the best in the industry!

Publisher

BigMike

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Oct 2024

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   What Commercial Growers Can Learn from Coastal Sun | Episode 30

   Watch the latest Inside Cultivation episode to discover how regenerative organic farming is reshaping commercial cannabis—and why one California company refused to compromise, even when the industry did. Eljay sits down with Darren Story, Co-Founder and CFO of Coastal Sun, California's largest regenerative organic cannabis producer. From rebuilding abandoned greenhouses to helping create one of the state's leading OCAL-certified brands, Darren shares the philosophy, challenges, and lo...

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   The Commercial Cannabis Reality Check | Episode 29

   In this episode of Inside Cultivation, host Eljay sits down with cultivation consultant JJ Cross, a grower with 26 years of hands-on experience helping commercial cannabis facilities improve efficiency, increase profitability, and solve the problems that hold growers back. From legacy cultivation to large-scale commercial operations, JJ has worked with facilities across the United States and around the world. Together, they dive into the costly mistakes many growers continue to make—and the ...

3. 

   4 May 2026

   The Real Cost of Going Legal | Episode 28

   The cannabis industry was built by legacy growers… so why are so many of them disappearing? In this powerful episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Lorien Curran from POET (Producer Owners of the Emerald Triangle) to talk about the harsh reality facing small cannabis farms — and the fight to keep craft cultivation alive. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🌱 Why legacy growers went from $3,500/lb to struggling at $250/lb 🌱 How POET’s co-op model is helping farmers survive 🌱 Why...

Who has been a guest on Inside Cultivation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin McKernan
• Brendan McKernan
• Dr Riley Kirk
• Bob Cain

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

110,488

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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