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Episode 31 of Grow Bud Yourself flourishes with fantastic and fascinating flowers. First, Danny & Mike discuss recent news about cannabis legalization efforts. The interview is with Aaron Yarkoni from DNA Genetics, who reveals bud breeder tips and tricks and discusses new collaborations around the world. The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's take on why your pot leaves or stems turn purple, plus, answers to listener grow questions. Episode 31 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 30 of Grow Bud Yourself blossoms forth with weed growing info galore!First, Danny and Mike talk to psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about psychedelic therapy, decriminalizing all drugs, savoring cannabis and more.The interview is with award-winning cannabis breeder James Loud of Loud Seeds who explains what it takes to create exotic marijuana strains with flavor and potency.The cultivation segment features Danny’s take on identifying and treating aphids and root aphids as well as answers to listener grow questions.Episode 30 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 29 of Grow Bud Yourself sifts out essential information on cultivation and concentration!First, Danny and Mike shoot the breeze about recent cannabis news. (00:57)The interview is with award-winning solventless hash maker Nikka T of Essential Extracts. Nick reveals his insights on the art of creating high-quality solventless hashish. (11:13)The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny’s thoughts on pheno hunting for new strains and, as always, answers to listener grow questions. (42:45)Episode 29 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 28 of Grow Bud Yourself features a rundown of all the marijuana ballot initiatives that passed on election day. Join us in welcoming the newest adult-use cannabis states! Our guests this week are Sid Gupta and Josh Schmidt from Natura Life Science in California, who discuss scaling cannabis companies while retaining world class quality and their new state-of-the-art facilities for propagation, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, education and more.This week's cultivation segment features Danny's tips for guerrilla growing as well as answers to listeners' cultivation questions. Episode 28 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 27 of Grow Bud Yourself reaps the rewards of perpetual harvesting!First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest cannabis news including the upcoming election that features recreational and medical marijuana initiatives on the ballot in various states.The interview is with Addison DeMoura, co-founder of Steep Hill Labs, hash connoisseur and founder of 800lbs Mantra. Addison talks about his love of cannabis, his innovative companies and his latest endeavors.The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's tips on perpetual harvesting and, as always, grow Q&A. Episode 27 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 26 kicks off with a chat with comedian and friend of the show Rob Cantrell. Rob talks about doing stand-up during the coronavirus pandemic, performing high and his new podcast (The Cannabis Coffee Hour). Plus, he shares some stories from touring with comedy legends Tracy Morgan and Mitch Hedberg. (1:58)Next, Danny and Mike bust some marijuana myths with the Stoner Fact Check. You might be surprised to learn what staples of cannabis culture are actually fiction. (20:05)Finally, in the cultivation segment, Danny breaks down the proper distance to keep lights above your crop and we answer listeners' grow questions. (33:15)Episode 25 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 25 of Grow Bud Yourself harvests a cornucopia of cured cannabis content! First, Danny and Mike chat with psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about pot and psychosis, gender bias in cannabis assessment and savoring weed. (Starting at 2:30) The interview is with attorney, activist and businesswoman Shanel Lindsay. The CEO of Ardent Cannabis discusses proper decarboxylation for edibles, social equity in the cannabis industry, legalization in Massachusetts and more. (Starting at 18:55)The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's harvesting timeline and answers to grow questions from listeners. (Starting at 44:55)Episode 25 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub. cOVza1RyuyaUx0E28YcD Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 24 of Grow Bud Yourself goes up in smoke for some nice dreams! Things are tough all over but we are still smokin'...Our special guest this week is the legendary Tommy Chong! Tommy talks comedy, Covid and cannabis and much, much more. The interview even features a special guest interruption by another legendary comedian, so stick around until the end of the chat! (55:53)This week's cultivation segment includes Danny's tips for getting more out of your trimmed cannabis leaves. Plus, answers to listener grow questions from around the world. (58:10) Episode 24 is brought to you by BC Northern Lights Grow Boxes and Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 23 soars through the air and emphatically dunks on pot prohibitionists.First, Danny and Mike talk terps and discuss some cannabis news.The interview is with Helene and Caitlin, the women behind Hembra Genetics, a carefully curated, boutique cannabis seed bank for growers of all kinds.The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight and Danny’s seven tips for growing sustainable weed. Plus, answers to listeners' grow questions.Episode 23 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 22 of Grow Bud Yourself blossoms with bountiful bud nuggets!  First, Danny and Mike discuss some of the cannabis news of the day. Then, like a butterfly, the show takes flight as we unveil an expanded cultivation section featuring Danny's tips on diagnosing and treating problems caused by caterpillars, plus answers to a plethora of grow questions from listeners like you. Episode 22 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Rub. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 21 of Grow Bud Yourself ripens on the vine as the kindest of the kind. First, Danny and Mike introduce the new logo designs for the podcast by BK2LA Studio.The Interview is with Danny Murr-Sloat, founder of AlpinStash, a successful "mom n' pop" grow-op in Colorado that competes with larger corporate cannabis companies by providing clean, sustainable and potent pot for patients and connoisseurs.  The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, tips for pH & PPM and answers to grow questions from listeners like you. Episode 21 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 20 of Grow Bud Yourself blossoms with advice on how to improve the quality and quantity of your cannabis! Danny and Mike discuss the epic first issue of Northeast Leaf magazine and then introduce a new segment, High Praise, which features enthusiastic recommendations from Danny. A supersized cultivation segment includes Danny's tips on how to choose the right grow tent size for your crop and answers to listeners' cultivation questions. Episode 20 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 19 of Grow Bud Yourself slides into your grow tent with positive pot plant energy. First, Mike & Danny chat with adult film actress and AVN Hall of Famer Sara Jay about the stigmas surrounding porn and pot. Plus, Sara reveals her new CBD Self Care Collection product line, including an infused lube! The interview is with Michael Steinmetz from Flow Kana, California’s largest seller of sun-grown cannabis. Mikey talks about working with independent craft family farms, transforming cannabis into the world’s first fully sustainable agricultural product and his latest project, Flow Cannabis Co. In the cultivation segment, we feature our "Strain of the Fortnight," tips for emulsifying and spraying Neem Oil, and grow Q&A. Episode 19 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 18 of Grow Bud Yourself! takes root and bears fruit as harvest time approaches. First, Danny and Mike chat with psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about cannabis and depression, coping with Covid and pot's effects on the heart (2:45). The interview is with Dennis Hunter of CannaCraft, who talks about serving time in prison for growing weed, pivoting into legal marijuana cultivation and his new flower brand, Farmer and the Felon (18:05).  In the cultivation segment, Danny breaks down the do's and don'ts of plant transplanting and answers listeners' grow questions (43:55). Episode 18 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 17 of Grow Bud Yourself seeps into thirsty soil with fertile thoughts of heavy harvests. First, Danny and Mike talk about cannabis law reform and legalization expanding further into the Northeast US. The interview is with edibles expert Elise McDonough, author of the Bong Appétit cookbook from Vice, The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook and Marijuana for Everybody! The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, tips on when and how to water your plants and answers to listener grow questions. Episode 17 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 16 keeps the home-grow fires burning with info on how to be a self-sustaining weed farmer. First, Danny and Mike respond to listener feedback and provide some recommendations for stoned and enlightened entertainment. (5:00)The interview is from the Hawaii Cannabis Expo when Danny spoke with Swerve, breeder for the multiple award-winning Cali Connection Seed Company. Swerve and Cali Connection are responsible for many of the Kush-related strains in the marketplace and much more. (13:50)  Finally, in the cannabis cultivation segment, Danny breaks down Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and answers listener grow questions. (28:00) Episode 16 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts THC-Infused Pain Rub. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 15 of Grow Bud Yourself provides free weed to anyone willing to plant seeds! First, Danny and Mike discuss some news nuggets, including banking for cannabis businesses and the success of the legal and traditional markets. (1:45)  The interview features special guest Milo from Big Buddha Seeds, expert breeder of the Cannabis Cup-winning Cheese strain. Milo discusses his career in ganja genetics, which has spanned nearly 20 years, as well as the future for his company and up-and-coming UK pot producers. (17:10)The cultivation segment includes our "Strain of the Fortnight" and Danny's ultimate beginner grower shopping list to help get you started growing cannabis indoors. (48:35) Episode 15 is brought to you by Excelsior Extracts and their THC-Infused Pain Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 14 of Grow Bud Yourself features as much cannabis and hashish creation information as we can fit into an hour! First, Danny and Mike talk to NORML's Paul Armentano about marijuana politics and policy, descheduling vs. rescheduling cannabis, and drug testing in the weed business (3:40).  The interview is with internationally renowned hash-maker The Dank Duchess, who outlines her extraction process for dry sift and fresh frozen full melt hashish and describes her judging procedures to select the world's best cannabis concentrates (18:30). During the cultivation segment, Danny details the different types of cannabis seeds that are available including regular, feminized and auto-flowering seeds, and we answer grow questions from listeners (49:00). Episode 14 is brought to you by Vapor.com. Use code "GBY" for 15% off everything on the site.   Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 13 of Grow Bud Yourself erupts onto the scene with weed growing info from experts in the field. First, Danny and Mike give some of their recommendations for stoney entertainment and talk about the response to our Northeast Leaf Magazine announcement. The guest is Aaron from DNA Genetics, one half of a bud breeding team that's won over 200 different awards for their groundbreaking strains. The cultivation segment starts with the Strain of the Fortnight. Then, Danny dials in the optimal temperature and humidity levels for different stages of pot plant growth and the fellas play a game of "Jay-pardy."  Episode 13 is brought to you by BC Northern Lights grow-boxes.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12 of Grow Bud Yourself takes root with cannabis growing info for true connoisseurs and aficionados. First, Danny and Mike talk about their new free magazine called Northeast Leaf! Then, we talk to psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about driving while high, cannabis for depression and consuming weed during the Covid pandemic. Our guest is Colin Bell, co-founder of Mammoth Microbes and Ph.D. in Soil Microbial Ecology. Colin discusses the benefits of microbial bacteria and inoculants to maximize crop productivity and resistance to pests and disease.  The cultivation segment features Danny's take on Screen of Green (ScrOG) style growing as well as answers to questions from listeners. Use promo-code GBY at Vapor.com for 15% off all products.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.