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.

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.

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.

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Craig Nejedly (CEO, Talking Trees & Space Gems) tells us how his thirst for adventure fueled his desire to leave San Francisco for Humboldt's greener pastures, and what it took to build two successful, California cannabis brands.

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.

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Oliver Small (CEO, SaffyTHC) shares his heartwarming story of positivity and persistence that brought him to Humboldt from his humble beginnings on the small island of Jamaica.

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.

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Drew Barber (CEO, Uplift) offers us hope as a pillar for his brand's success in the face of difficult change and industry evolution.

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.

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Aaron Salles (MOCA Humboldt) explains the technical challenges–and MOCA's successes–as a legacy indoor flower brand from Humboldt County.

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.

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Reina Layug (Humboldt Hill Labs) knows what it takes to succeed as a woman-owned, legacy cannabis extraction facility operator.

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.