Hosted by culinary storyteller and cultural artist Chala June, Jazz Cabbage (named for Chala’s favorite weed euphemism) is a delicious new podcast unpacking the historical relationship and cultural interplay between all things cannabis and cuisine. Through thought-provoking interviews with chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, Jazz Cabbage explores the plethora of ways in which both food and cannabis can be used as tools for building personal wellness, community connection, and social awareness.
Jazz Cabbage is produced by H Conley and Taylor Early, and audio engineered by Sam Gerardi.
Cannabis & Parenthood Part 2 featuring Lynsey Ayala of BreadxButta
“Although we’ve come to the end of the road…” we’ve still got one last MOTHER of an episode left for you, dear cabbages! For part two of the SEASON FINALE of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June dials things all the way up to “full woo” with herbalist, healer, and first time mom Lynsey Ayala to discuss the spiritual role cannabis can play as a mother of plant medicines.
28 Mar 2025
Cannabis & Parenthood Part 1 featuring Tara Cannaday of Pot + Pan
Hello dear cabbages! Can you believe we’ve reached the end of our premier season of Jazz Cabbage? Well, don’t cry just yet because we’re giving you a two part-er to close out the season, diving deep into the MOTHER of all topics: cannabis and parenthood. To kick off out season finale, host Chala June chats with pastry chef, writer, and canna-mom Tara Cannaday to unpack what it’s like to be a parent working in the world of culinary cannabis.
7 Mar 2025
High End Cannabis Dining featuring Chef Nikki Steward of The High End Affair
This week on Jazz Cabbage we’re serving up an episode that is truly a chef’s kiss. Host Chala June chats with celebrity cannabis chef Nikki Steward, founder of The High End Affair, to talk about curating infused dinners, the potential food has to elevate and destigmatize cannabis use, and her experiences cooking for big names like Snoop Dogg.
24 Feb 2025
Developing Edibles for Licensed Retail featuring “Hawaii” Mike Salman of Chef for Higher
It’s no secret that edibles, despite being one of the most discreet (and delicious) ways of consuming cannabis, have earned a bad reputation over the years. But if you’re one of the legions of people who fears the infamous edible after a bad brownie sent you into the stratosphere, today’s Jazz Cabbage guest just might have the solution to your problems. This week, host Chala June sits down with “Hawaii” Mike Salman, the innovative Brooklyn-based chef behind New York’s first licensed culinary cannabis brand Chef for Higher.
7 Feb 2025
Cannabis & Cocktail Culture Part 2 featuring Drew Martin of Drew Martin Cannabis
On our last episode of Jazz Cabbage, we took a closer look at the intricate intersection between cannabis and drinking –– and this week, we’re making it a double! Host Chala June chats with herbalist, mixologist, and entrepreneur Drew Martin about the effects of combining cannabis with alcohol, how botanicals can enhance both drinking and smoking experiences, and what our understanding of alcohol education can teach us about consuming cannabis responsibly.
17 Jan 2025
Cannabis & Cocktail Culture Part 1 featuring Jamie Evans of The Herb Somm
We’re reaching the halfway mark here on season one of Jazz Cabbage, and at this point in our odyssey into the world of cannabis-infused food and beverage, it only makes sense to take a closer look at the “and beverage” side of the story. On this week's episode, host Chala June sits down with certified sommelier and 4x cookbook author Jamie Evans, aka The Herb Somm, to dive into the very unique connection between wine and weed.
6 Jan 2025
Writing a Cannabis Cookbook featuring Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey
If you've ever tried making cannabis-infused butter at home, you know that it can be a long, messy, and confusing process if you don't have proper guidance. Luckily, this week’s special guest literally wrote the book on The Art of Weed Butter. Host Chala June sits down with author and interdisciplinary culinary entrepreneur Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey to chat about developing infused recipes, the process of landing a cookbook deal, and how cannabis can be used as a creative tool for writers and chefs alike.
6 Dec 2024
Building Community Through Infused Dining featuring Wendy Zeng and Christina Wong of Mogu Magu
Community. It’s a concept we all know and understand on a human level, yet the work of defining and building a resilient community can be a bit more elusive and challenging than we expect. On this week’s episode of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June leads us on an expedition to the true heart of community (and the part that culinary cannabis can play in shaping it) with foodie friends Wendy Zheng and Christina Wong of Mogu Magu.
22 Nov 2024
The Science of Cooking and Eating Weed Part 2 featuring Breanna Neff of Brelixi
Break out your penjamins and find a lab partner: Jazz Cabbage is back with part two of our scientific exploration of cooking and eating cannabis! This week, host Chala June sits down with food scientist and Brelixi founder Breanna Neff to talk about modern advancements in consumable cannabis technology, how certain superfoods can enhance our experience of eating edibles, and much much more. Class is back in session!
8 Nov 2024
The Science of Cooking and Eating Weed Part 1 featuring Shanel Lindsay of Ardent Cannabis
Our maiden voyage into the culinary canna-verse continues with a scientific exploration of perhaps the most historic (and infamous) way of consuming weed: the almighty edible. On this episode of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June dives into the science behind how cannabis gets infused into food – and then into our bodies – with attorney, inventor, and Ardent Cannabis founder Shanel Lindsay.
25 Oct 2024
Growing Food and Cannabis, featuring Franny Tacy of Franny’s Farmacy
Our odyssey into the vast world of culinary cannabis starts where all good food stories begin: on the farm. For this premiere episode of Jazz Cabbage, host Chala June chats about the agricultural origins of our favorite edible flower with hemp farmer and entrepreneur Franny Tacy, CEO of Franny’s Farmacy.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
18,447
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
76
Engagement
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