High On Tour with Victor Pinho & April Black

By: High On Tour Podcast
  • Summary

  • Every year, millions of global travelers flock to California in search of the world’s finest cannabis. For cannabis industry legends – Victor Pinho & April Black – the job may sound simple: Get these travelers very high and show them a great time! It’s not always as easy as you’d think. Join your heady hosts and cannabis tour guides – Victor Pinho (Emerald Farm Tours) & April Black (Higher Way Travel) – as we spend an hour each episode trimming back the storied nuggets of life in the weed tourism game. We’ll be interviewing our friends, colleagues, and cannabis tourism legends across the globe. So get on-board the weed bus, buckle up, and as always … smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! You’re about to get “HIGH ON TOUR” with Victor Pinho & April Black! ##### ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: VICTOR PINHO | Emerald Farm Tours | San Francisco, CA Victor has been advocating for sensible cannabis policy and legalization of weed for 20 years. Starting with his work on policy work on K Street working for the Outreach Team at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Victor began following his passion and desire to see through the legalization of marijuana wherever he went. He is an important early figure in the legalization movement in home state of New Jersey. Victor has held many important roles across the cannabis industry, including the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Berkeley Patients Group - the nation’s oldest cannabis dispensary. Victor’s passion for marketing cannabis led him to hold the title of California Director for the Cannabis Marketing Association, as well as Marketing Director for the Dark Heart Nursery, California’s largest and most respected purveyor of cannabis clones and genetics. In 2018, Victor made a huge splash on the California travel scene when he co-founded Emerald Farm Tours, a first-of-its-kind cannabis tourism and events company. Victor continues to lead thousands of global tourists on cannabis tours across Northern California. Victor continues to lead the industry through his work with Emerald Farm Tours and is available for consultative opportunities in the cannabis industry, with a specific focus on tours, events, and experiential marketing. Learn more about Victor Pinho and Emerald Farm Tours: EMERALD FARM TOURS - https://emeraldfarmtours.com​ Instagram: @emeraldfarmtours Twitter/X: @emeraldfarmtour APRIL BLACK | Higher Way Travel | Paso Robles, CA Often dubbed the ”Queen of Cannabis Travel,” April Black has been planning, promoting, and hosting cannabis themed travel experiences longer than anyone else in the business. April is a licensed travel agent that tirelessly works to bring incredible cannabis tourism adventures to life for world-renowned cannabis brands like High Times and her own Higher Way Health Retreat series. A pioneer of global, cannabis-themed tours and excursions, April has made a name for herself leading American tourists through the Netherlands for the many annual HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup® events. April was also the first travel agent booking cannabis retreats at Coral Cove Resort in Jamaica. Today, April continues to assist the cannabis-enthusiastic traveler in tracking down and planning the most incredible, custom cannabis tours and experiences. Her wellness events are curated with the highest regard for her guests and are seen as best-in-class for cannabis wellness retreats. April Black is a lifelong pot activist, backyard gardener, and all-out travel lover – a true OG in every sense of the term. HIGHER WAY TRAVEL - https://higherwaytravel.com Instagram: @higherwaytravel
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Episodes
  • Brian 'Box' Brown's Journey into the Cannabis Industry
    Mar 8 2024

    In this enlightening episode of High on Tour, hosts Victor Pinho and April Black invite the New York Times bestselling author Brian Box Brown for a captivating discussion. Best known for his thought-provoking comic strip - Legalization Nation, Brown shares his journey from a mundane office job to becoming a successful professional cartoonist.

    Listen to how Brown navigated his way from self-publishing opportunities to making a lasting impression with his comic strip that sheds light on American cannabis industry trials and challenges. Among his fascinating insights, Brown discusses the striking differences he observed in dispensaries across the country due to varying regulations and the complications of establishing a cannabis business.

    Despite revealing that the legalization process is becoming more restrictive, Brown's journey provides hope and inspiration to those who dream of turning their passion into a career. Along with insights into the cannabis industry's challenges, this episode also explores its promising future and the beneficial impact of dismantling inhibitive regulations.

    This episode also dives into the impacts of heavy regulations on small cannabis businesses and how they are deterring potential participants. Furthermore, we journey into the industry's security theatre and how restrictions, fear of judgment, and cultural differences across states further complicate cannabis-centric services.

    Join us to explore the captivating world of cannabis with Brian 'Box' Brown. His comic strip, Legalization Nation, is distributed by King Features and available on various social platforms, aiming to educate a wider audience about cannabis, helping to combat persisting stigma.

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    56 mins
  • Stephen Morning Glory on the Art & Science of Hash Making
    Feb 11 2024

    Join your spirited cannabis-guide, Victor Pinho, for another enlightening episode of 'High on Tour,' this time with the hash legend and cannabis luminary, Stephen Morning Glory. Popularly known as Steve the Hashishin, he unravels his immersive journey in the cannabis industry, his passion for hash-making, and the significant role it plays in this sphere. From discussing the curing process of temple balls to his life-changing encounter with Cherry Blossom Belle, Steve reveals riveting experiences and in-depth knowledge about hash-making. Don't miss out on this thrilling conversation about the enigmatic world of hash, cannabis, and everything else in between.

    Gain priceless insights into the meticulous hash-making process, as Steve, from Heritage Hash Co, unveils the intriguing technique of ice water sifting. Learn about the glorious colors and complex bag systems of microns, and relish Steve's poetic depiction of the undiluted purity of rosin, an enticing terpene blend. Highlighting the significant influence of the original strain on resin yield, Steve talks about the love for wash days: it's all about contributing to the reservoir of knowledge.

    Moving forward, delve into the practical aspects, such as the optimal temperature for drying hash, methods for cold curing, and rules for aeration. Attain a new perspective on organically and non-organically grown weed, drawing differences from the hash-making process. Also, explore the fascinating cannabis concentrate extraction process, comparing it with martial arts in terms of uniqueness and beauty. Discover the hydrocarbon extraction process's versatility, and why it shouldn't be confused with traditional hash production.

    A major highlight of this episode is Steve's intriguing stories about his favorite cannabis strains. Along with a vivid description, he also shares nostalgic memories related to Hindu-Zkittles, Red Dragon, and the Purple Trainwreck. The episode concludes on a powerful note, with Steve sharing his vision for the future of the cannabis industry. This riveting episode truly promises a deep dive into the precise and captivating world of hashmaking.

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    49 mins
  • Mimi Cavalheiro (Retail Relations Manager, SF Buyers Club) shares the importance of supporting small, craft farmers and how that leads to a stronger, healthier cannabis community
    Feb 21 2023

    Mimi Cavalheiro (Retail Relations Manager, SF Buyers Club) shares the importance of supporting small, craft farmers and how that leads to a stronger, healthier cannabis community. Formerly a grower herself, Mimi and her SF Buyers Club team hosted the Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market and invited the High On Tour Podcast into their amazing event to capture these stories of legacy family growers from the Emerald Triangle.

    The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of interviews with the legacy farmers participating in this Farmers Market is special content to the High On Tour Podcast and serves to catalogue the stories of these farmers and brands participating in the event.

    For more great interviews, check out the High On Tour Podcast and be sure to like and subscribe to our show for all the latest updates and episode notifications.

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    13 mins

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