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The Hybrid

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Welcome to The Hybrid — where cannabis policy, politics, and pop culture collide. Hosted by former state regulators Shawn Collins (MA) and Erik Gundersen (ME), this podcast brings insider perspective to the evolving world of cannabis: from regulatory rollouts and federal rescheduling to cultural trends shaping the industry’s next era. Every episode, Shawn and Erik unpack the forces defining modern cannabis — law, markets, and media — with sharp insight, humor, and experience from the inside. 🎙️ Follow @TheHybridPod on Instagram for exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes moments.

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July 1, 2026

#21 | The Future of Cannabis Regulation with California's Christina Dempsey

Shawn Collins of <a href="https://www.homegrown-group.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">THC Group</a> and Erik Gundersen of <a href="https://ergstrategies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ERG Strategies</a> sit down with Christina Dempsey of the California Department of Cannabis Control for a conversation about the future of cannabis regulation.California is the largest cannabis market in the country, but it is also one of the most complicated: a long medical cannabis history, a deep legacy market, local control, public safety concerns, industry compliance challenges, and constant pressure from both state and federal policy developments.Christina joins The Hybrid to talk about her path into cannabis regulation, her work at California DCC, and what it takes to help oversee a market this large and complex. The conversation covers California’s regulatory evolution, coordination across agencies, the realities of legislative and policy work, and the role of public trust in cannabis oversight.The episode also explores California’s use of technology, including the Cannabis Product Image Analyzer, an AI-powered tool designed to help assess cannabis labels, packaging, and marketing for potential child-appealing features. Shawn, Erik, and Christina discuss what AI can do in a regulatory setting, what it cannot do, and why human judgment still matters.From there, the conversation turns to rescheduling, interstate commerce, federal and state policy uncertainty, and how regulators should prepare for a future where cannabis markets may eventually become more connected across state lines.Finally, Christina joins Shawn and Erik for The Regulator Draft, where each person identifies foundational policies they would prioritize if they were building a cannabis regulatory system from scratch. 🎧 New episodes drop regularly. Follow @TheHybridPod on Instagram for updates. 🔎 Topics: California cannabis, cannabis regulation, California Department of Cannabis Control, Christina Dempsey, cannabis policy, AI in cannabis oversight, Cannabis Product Image Analyzer, cannabis labeling, cannabis packaging, interstate commerce, rescheduling, cannabis testing, track-and-trace, social equity, data transparency, public safety, consumer protection, The Hybrid podcast

June 7, 2026

#20 | Would You Rather Regulate? Cannabis Policy Nightmares

Shawn Collins of <a href="https://www.homegrown-group.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">THC Group</a> and Erik Gundersen of <a href="https://ergstrategies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ERG Strategies</a> go guest-free for a looser, host-only episode of The Hybrid about the messy middle of cannabis legalization.The conversation starts in Virginia, where adults can legally possess cannabis but still do not have a regulated adult-use retail market. Shawn and Erik unpack what happens when legalization moves faster than implementation, why legal possession without legal access creates an unfinished policy framework, and how delay can make the eventual regulatory job even harder.From there, they play “Would You Rather Regulate?” and work through a series of uncomfortable cannabis policy choices: oversupply versus market concentration, THC beverages versus consumption lounges, hated seed-to-sale systems versus limited market visibility, lab integrity issues versus youth-appeal packaging, and legislatures that either change the law constantly or refuse to fix obvious problems.This episode is a little more fun, a little more unfiltered, and still grounded in the real work of cannabis regulation: enforcement, product safety, market design, political pressure, and the tradeoffs that come with building a system in public. 🎧 New episodes drop regularly. Follow @TheHybridPod on Instagram for updates. 🔎 Topics: cannabis legalization, cannabis regulation, Virginia cannabis, adult-use cannabis, cannabis retail, market structure, oversupply, hemp beverages, THC beverages, consumption lounges, seed-to-sale tracking, cannabis testing, packaging, cannabis policy, The Hybrid podcast

May 7, 2026

#19 | From Wild West to Working System: Adria Berry on Regulating Oklahoma Cannabis

Shawn Collins of THC Group and Erik Gundersen of ERG Strategies sit down with Adria Berry, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, to talk about regulating one of the most closely watched cannabis markets in the country.Adria reflects on stepping into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program during a period of explosive growth, enforcement pressure, and public scrutiny. The conversation explores what it took to build OMMA into a standalone agency, how the state responded to oversupply and illicit market concerns, and what regulators actually confront when an industry matures in real time.They also discuss the changing relationship between state and federal cannabis policy, the implications of Schedule III, and what Adria has learned serving as President of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA).This episode is a candid look at leadership, public service, and the difficult balance between access, enforcement, and accountability in modern cannabis regulation.🎧 New episodes drop regularly. Follow @TheHybridPod on Instagram for updates.🔎 Topics: Oklahoma cannabis, OMMA, cannabis regulation, enforcement, illicit market, Schedule III, cannabis policy, CANNRA, medical marijuana, The Hybrid podcast

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What is The Hybrid?: Welcome to The Hybrid — where cannabis policy, politics, and pop culture collide.

Hosted by former state regulators Shawn Collins (MA) and Erik Gundersen (ME), this podcast brings insider perspective to the evolving world of cannabis: from regulatory rollouts and federal rescheduling to cultural trends shaping the industry’s next era.

Every episode, Shawn and Erik unpack the forces defining modern cannabis — law, markets, and media — with sharp insight, humor, and experience from the inside.

🎙️ Follow @TheHybridPod on Instagram for exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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