Strain of the Week

About Strain of the Week

Strain of the Week is a podcast from the team behind Bud City NJ in Newton, New Jersey. Hosted by David and Ean, the show blends product exploration, industry insight, and engaging conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker, cannabis curious, someone interested in the business behind the legal market, or simply have a desire to get to know the personalities of the people behind the scenes, Strain of the Week offers an honest look into the world of the cannabis industry from real operators.

Publisher

Bud City NJ

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Mar 2026

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Pennsylvania VS New Jersey | Ep 11 | Strain of the Week

   Back at it with Strain of the Week! David is back, this time with Ean and Bud City's newest team member Tyrik! In this one the trio goes deep into Tyrik's entry point into the industry, tells us what its like when an MSO comes in to take over an operation, and the discovered shared origin story between Ean and Tyrik. From top tips on what cultivators could do to preserve their genetics, to heated debates of Sony versus Xbox, there's a lot of ground to cover on this weeks episode. In This Episode • Cultivation • New York vs New Jersey • Pennsylvania Market • Console Wars • Uncharted • Halo About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #WeedPodcast #BudCity

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Rescheduling and Red Rising | Ep 10 | Strain of the Week

   It's time for more Strain of the Week! 10 episodes in, David is back again with big brother Cole to break down the recent market reactions to Texas new regulations, the state of the current rescheduling situation, and the two discuss some of their recent reading choices. In This Episode • The Regulation Podcast • New Mexico's Legal Market • Rescheduling Hearing Transcripts • The Red Rising Series • J.R.R. Tolkien • Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #WeedPodcast #BudCity

3. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Lone Star Legislation: New Laws in Texas | Ep 9 | Strain of the Week

   We're back at it again with another episode of Strain of the Week! In the ninth installment of the pod, David sits down with big brother and Bud City CFO Cole to talk about the big shake up that recently took place in Texas with the passes of new laws, new promising research surrounding the plant, and the gang's trip to the movies over the weekend to see the Odyssey. From hard hitting talk on new legislation to fun inside looks to what its like to get the Bud City family out on the town, this episode is sure to provide a little something for everyone. In This Episode • The Texas Ban • Federal vs State Legalization • Psilocybin Research • Men's League Hockey • The Odyssey About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #WeedPodcast #BudCity

4. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Smoking Like A Hobbit | Ep 8 | Strain of the Week

   Another Monday, another episode of Strain of the Week! On this week's ep, David gets back with Ean as the two break down some of the latest news thats been hitting the industry across the country. From Virginia finally approving adult-sales to begin in 2027, to Trulieve making history by getting listed on the NYSE, the two have a lot to unpack on this weeks episode. In This Episode • Illicit • Virginia Adult-Sales • Trulieve on the NYSE • Missouri's record breaking May • Lord of the Rings About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #BudCity

5. 

   25 May 2026

   High Times at Atlantic City (ft. Rachel G) | Ep 6 | Strain of the Week

   Another fortnight, another episode of Strainof the Week This sixth episode of the pod, Dave gets Ean back on the couch as the two break down their time the past week at MJ Unpacked down in Atlantic City. Once they finish breaking down the high times, the duo talk the stores first anniversary coming up on May 30th! Be sure to stayed tuned for the whole episode as the boys are joined by Rachel from Grown Rogue to talk on the brand as well as her personal journey through the industry. In This Episode • MJ Unpacked • Atlantic City • 1 Year Anniversary • Grown Rogue • Cultivation About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/) Follow Rachel and Grown Rogue! https://www.instagram.com/rchlgrdn23/ (https://www.instagram.com/rchlgrdn23/) https://www.instagram.com/grownrogue.nj/ (https://www.instagram.com/grownrogue.nj/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #WeedPodcast #BudCity

6. 

   11 May 2026

   Cash Flow with Big Bro | Ep 5 | Strain of the Week

   We're back at it again with another episode of Strain of the Week! In the fifth installment of the pod, David sits down with big brother and Bud City CFO Cole to talk about his long road navigating college and choice of study, entering into an impossible job market graduating during the pandemic, and a long departure into an unexpected career before finally returning to finance. From the hardships of working in an animal hospital to managing cash flow in a highly regulated industry, this episode hits hard as the two brothers compare their experiences stepping into the industry. In This Episode • Legal and Economic studies • Burnie Burns and Rooster Teeth • Unseen effects of the Pandemic • Working as a Vet Tech • High Finance and Rescheduling About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/)

7. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Retail Drama Is Getting Old | Ep 4 | Strain of the Week

   We're back with the fourth episode of Strain of the Week! Ean and David begin with a frank discussion about the underlying trials and tribulations navigating trying to keep things civil between competing retailers, and how leading up to the big sales day on April 20th things came to a head. Then in the second half of the show, the two take the temperature down a few notches and discuss some of the things they do throughout the week to blow off a little stink. In This Episode • Petty business practices • Variance between competition in cultivation and retail • Self-Care • Hiking • Playing Music • Lord of the Rings/Tolkien About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Bud City Studios for more cannabis content, podcasts, and media from the Bud City NJ team. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) #Podcast #DispensaryLife #CannabisIndustry #WeedPodcast #BudCity #Retail Drama

8. 

   13 Apr 2026

   Invincible Is Peak | Episode 3 | Strain of the Week

   In the third episode of Strain of the Week, David sits down with Ean as the two discuss a range of topics. Starting with Industry Heads, the two go deep into the mostly unthought of challenges that go into running an independent operation, CRC regulations, and the upcoming hemp ban. In the latter half, the two take a pause from all the heady talk and take some time to talk about their thoughts on the latest season of Invincible that just dropped. In This Episode • Quality in brands in today's market • Growing consumer demand for quality at a price point • CRC regulations • Hemp Ban • Invincible season 4 About Strain of the Week: Strain of the Week is a cannabis podcast from the team behind Bud City. Each episode features real conversations about cannabis culture, products, and the realities of running a dispensary in New Jersey. New episodes of Strain of the Week drop regularly featuring conversations, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the cannabis industry. Learn More About Bud City: Website: https://www.budcitynj.com/ (https://www.budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/)

9. 

   30 Mar 2026

   They're Radiating the Flower? | Ep 2 | Strain of the Week

   In the second episode of Strain of the Week, David sits down with Bud City NJ’s inventory manager Ean and the two try out Garden Greens’ Perle Di Sole. They dive into Ean’s journey from budtender, to cultivation, to the inventory side of the retail business, and how he came to his new role at Bud City. After going through Ean’s story, he and Dave then go into discussing the intoxicating hemp ban that is soon to take effect in April, and what that means for both dispensaries and legacy hemp customers. Then, the duo wraps it all up with their thoughts on the latest from Garden Greens. Grab a bowl, press play and enjoy! Be sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date on the podcast series where we talk through products, perspectives, and what actually goes on behind the scenes in the cannabis industry. Learn More About Bud City Website: https://budcitynj.com/ (https://budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/) Visit Us: Bud City NJ 117 Water Street Newton, New Jersey

10. 

    16 Mar 2026

    Episode 1 - From Humble Beginnings

    Before the strains, before the products, and before the doors ever opened, there was a long road to getting here. In the very first episode of Strain of the Week, David sits down with his father and Bud City COO Dan to talk about the three-year journey that led to opening a dispensary in Newton, New Jersey. From navigating New Jersey’s cannabis licensing process to the challenges of launching a family-run business in a brand-new industry, the conversation dives into what it actually took to turn an idea into a real storefront. Topics include: • The origin of Bud City • Navigating New Jersey’s cannabis licensing process • The challenges of opening a dispensary • The family dynamic behind the business • What’s next for Bud City and the podcast If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to open a legal cannabis business, this is where the story begins. Learn More About Bud City Website: https://budcitynj.com/ (https://budcitynj.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/ (https://www.instagram.com/budcitynewton/) Online Menu: https://budcitynj.com/order/ (https://budcitynj.com/order/) Visit Us: Bud City NJ 117 Water Street Newton, New Jersey

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