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The Real Cost of Going Legal | Episode 28
May 4, 2026
1h 04m 37s
The Machine Big Tobacco Made Illegal | Episode 27
Apr 7, 2026
1h 04m 58s
How to Pheno Hunt Like a Pro | Episode 26
Mar 23, 2026
56m 08s
40 Years: Prison, Risk & Building Advanced Nutrients | Episode 25
Dec 1, 2025
2h 22m 13s
What growers can learn from Texas’ bold strategy | Episode 24
Oct 14, 2025
57m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/4/26 |  The Real Cost of Going Legal | Episode 28 | The cannabis industry was built by legacy growers… so why are so many of them disappearing? In this powerful episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Lorien Curran from POET (Producer Owners of the Emerald Triangle) to talk about the harsh reality facing small cannabis farms — and the fight to keep craft cultivation alive. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🌱 Why legacy growers went from $3,500/lb to struggling at $250/lb 🌱 How POET’s co-op model is helping farmers survive 🌱 Why... | 1h 04m 37s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  The Machine Big Tobacco Made Illegal | Episode 27✨ | entrepreneurshipcannabis+3 | Adam King | Big Tobaccocannabis industry | — | cannabispre-rolls+5 | — | 1h 04m 58s | |
| 3/23/26 |  How to Pheno Hunt Like a Pro | Episode 26✨ | cannabis cultivationgenetics+3 | Shane Ponto | Maven Genetics | California | pheno huntcannabis genetics+3 | — | 56m 08s | |
| 12/1/25 |  40 Years: Prison, Risk & Building Advanced Nutrients | Episode 25✨ | cannabis industrypersonal journey+3 | Eljay | Advanced Nutrients | — | cannabisnutrients+6 | — | 2h 22m 13s | |
| 10/14/25 |  What growers can learn from Texas’ bold strategy | Episode 24✨ | Texas cannabis economyhemp industry+3 | Colton Luther | Texas Growers Podcast | Texas | Texashemp+5 | — | 57m 17s | |
| 9/24/25 |  Inside the Caribbean Cannabis Boom | Episode 23✨ | cannabis cultivationCaribbean+3 | Bobby FordeTerrral Mapp+2 | — | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | cannabiscultivation+6 | — | 31m 31s | |
| 9/24/25 |  Inside Europe's Hidden Cannabis Cultivation Revolution | Episode 22✨ | cannabis cultivationlegalization+3 | Ben Green | Grow Motion | Europe | cannabiscultivation+5 | — | 1h 10m 11s | |
| 8/5/25 |  Great Grows Start with Great Leadership | Inside Cultivation Ep. 21✨ | leadershipcannabis industry+3 | Chris Collins | — | — | leadershipcannabis+3 | — | 2h 11m 02s | |
| 7/9/25 |  Michigan Matt’s No-BS Guide to Commercial Success | Episode 20✨ | commercial cultivationcultivation consulting+3 | Matt Roseman | — | — | cultivationcommercial success+3 | — | 1h 46m 30s | |
| 6/10/25 |  Your Secret Weapon: What The Industry Gets Wrong About Cannabis Genetics| Episode 19✨ | cannabis geneticsplant science+5 | Kevin McKernanBrendan McKernan | Medicinal Genomics | — | cannabisgenetics+6 | — | 1h 09m 58s | |
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| 5/26/25 |  Why 20% of Cannabis Consumers Feel Nothing From Edibles | Episode 18✨ | cannabisedibles+4 | Dr. Riley Kirk | Reefer Wellness | — | cannabisedibles+5 | — | 53m 44s | |
| 5/22/25 | ![[EXCLUSIVE] Bob Cain Reveals BigMike’s Wild Outlaw Grow Ops | Episode 17 episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/esztxo0pc1phcu8p656rtt6mtdav?.jpg) [EXCLUSIVE] Bob Cain Reveals BigMike’s Wild Outlaw Grow Ops | Episode 17 | Before legalization. Before tech. Before anyone dared to say craft cannabis out loud… There was Bob Cain and BigMike — two outlaw growers rewriting the rules from deep in the shadows. In this never-before-told conversation, BigMike reunites with his original grow partner from 37+ years ago to reveal the wild, risky, and brilliant roots of what would become a global cannabis empire. 💥 From backwoods busts to brilliant breakthroughs — this episode is packed with real-deal stories every growe... | 44m 59s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  How 818 Went from Garage Grows to 10x Scale – Fast | Episode 16 | This week, BigMike sits down with cannabis industry OG and 818 Brands mastermind Rami Vardi—an innovator who’s been pushing boundaries and setting standards for nearly two decades. In this power-packed episode, Rami shares how he scaled 818 from 550 lights to 4,500+ while maintaining true craft quality—all without falling for industry hype. 🌱 Here’s what you’ll learn: How 818 scaled without selling out in a race-to-the-bottom market The real truth behind LED lighting—and why your lighting g... | 1h 23m 29s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  What No One Tells You About Psychedelics—Until Now! | Episode 15 | In this powerful and mind-expanding episode, BigMike sits down with Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and leading voice in the psychedelic therapy movement. Together, they dive deep into the science, personal experiences, and emerging future of psychedelics in medicine, therapy, and consciousness. 🔥 In this episode, you'll discover: The truth about MDMA, ketamine, LSD, psilocybin, cannabis, ayahuasca, and more BigMike’s alien encounter during a wild ayahuasca journey How wom... | 2h 04m 11s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  No BS, Just Fire: How This Grower Hits 5 Pounds Per Light Indoors | If you're serious about leveling up your grow game, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. In our latest Inside Cultivation podcast, we sit down with James Donnelly, a third-generation cultivator who started growing at 12—and at just 27, he's already cracked the code on high-performance craft cultivation at scale. James consistently pulls 4.5 to 5 pounds of premium indoor bud per light—and in this episode, he’s dropping the exact strategies behind those monster yields. 🎙️ What you'l... | 1h 23m 34s | ||||||
| 3/11/25 |  From Prison to Emerald Cup Legend | Episode 13 | In this must-watch episode, BigMike sits down with John Casali, founder of Huckleberry Hill Farms, a multiple Emerald Cup winner and a true Humboldt legend. John has spent 55 years in the same Humboldt home, learning the craft of cultivation from his mother. After serving 10 years in federal prison for a first-time nonviolent cannabis offense, he returned to his passion—growing some of the finest sungrown bud in California. 🔥 What’s Inside This Episode? 🔥 🌱 The untold history of Humboldt’s ... | 52m 08s | ||||||
| 2/10/25 |  How To Grow The Perfect Craft Cannabis At Scale | Episode 12 | BigMike sits down with Jack Whipple, legendary cultivator and author of the CCI Black Book and the new Crop-Steering Super System. 🌱🔥 Jack shares his incredible journey from Quaker roots to becoming a top authority on scaling craft cannabis—and how YOU can maximize profitability in your commercial grow. In this tell-all episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to design the perfect grow room at scale ✅ The key success factors behind optimizing millions of square feet of canopy ✅ Costly mistakes most co... | 2h 49m 34s | ||||||
| 1/21/25 |  Why Most Cannabis Brands Fail (And How to Succeed) | Episode 11 | In this game-changing episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Guy Rocourt, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Papa & Barkley, to uncover the secrets behind the booming clean cannabis movement. With over $100 million in clean cannabis product sales under his belt, Guy shares exclusive insights to help you increase your profits and enhance your brand’s reputation. 🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to build a cannabis brand that becomes a trusted household name ✅ The... | 2h 04m 32s | ||||||
| 12/30/24 |  Breaking News: Trump's Cannabis Policy Revealed | In this game-changing episode, BigMike sits down with Bryan Lanza, senior advisor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and a lobbyist for the U.S. Cannabis Council. With decades of experience in legalization and direct ties to Trump, Lanza delivers exclusive insights into the future of cannabis policy. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ Trump’s stance on medical cannabis and legalization ✅ The strategic steps toward federal legalization ✅ Why recreational legalization might face delays ✅ Trump’s executive authority an... | 35m 17s | ||||||
| 12/9/24 |  Inside Cultivation: Building a Empire with Dragan Filovski of OnlyGrams 🌱🇩🇪 | BigMike sits down with Dragan Filovski, the genius behind OnlyGrams—one of Germany’s top cannabis brands—to uncover game-changing insights for the cannabis industry. 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn: 🔥 Pro tips for building a thriving cannabis brand 🌍 Key differences between US 🇺🇸 and European 🇪🇺 cannabis culture 📈 Proven marketing strategies that actually work 💸 Costly mistakes US cannabis businesses must avoid ✅ What Germany is nailing—and why it’s a blueprint for success If you’re a grower, ma... | 1h 19m 55s | ||||||
| 11/22/24 |  Terpenes, Resin, & Quality: CMS Cap Drops THE Knowledge on a Billion $ Industry | BigMike sits down with CMS Cap, the cannabis grower whose groundbreaking trichome test unlocked the secret to a 40% increase in terpenes, extracts, and profits! 💰💥 In this must-listen episode, Cap reveals: 🌿 How to grow cannabis with loud, resin-packed trichomes that deliver a serious WOW factor 💎 Proven strategies for hitting 5-6%+ hash yields & 5%+ terpene levels consistently 🚀 How to spot & fix issues that are holding back your grow 👑 GODLIKE control tactics for mastering your ga... | 1h 30m 17s | ||||||
| 11/8/24 |  The Secrets of Two World-Class Cultivators | Meet Shane and Clovis | In this in-depth video, we dive into the psychology and techniques behind growing ultra-premium cannabis🌿, addressing the most common challenges growers face today. From eliminating human error to optimizing your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for efficiency and profitability, we cover it all. You’ll learn how to scale your grow operation successfully, streamline your harvest process, and make small but powerful fixes to keep your system running clean and efficient. We also unpack the ... | 2h 07m 03s | ||||||
| 10/25/24 |  Hiii magazine,The first true modern cannabis lifestyle magazine | No description provided. | 1h 43m 33s | ||||||
| 10/2/24 |  "How I Turned Illegal Weed Runs Into a LEGAL Empire" Cookies Maywood | Ready to uncover the secret recipe behind the iconic Cookies brand? Join us today with special guest Mike, aka Tuna, from Cookies Maywood! Get the inside scoop on how Cookies grew from the ground up to become a cannabis empire. Don’t miss this exclusive deep dive into their journey! ------------------- Welcome to Inside Cultivation, the #1 destination for all things cannabis! 🌿 Join our host, BigMike, as we explore the latest industry news, cutting-edge technology, and in-depth insights into... | 1h 03m 04s | ||||||
| 10/2/24 |  Optimize Plant Health with Arvum Plant Labs | In this episode of Inside Cultivation, we welcome special guests from Arvum Plant Labs, experts in optimizing plant health through rapid leaf tissue nutrient analysis. Their cutting-edge technology allows cultivators to track and analyze primary, secondary, and micronutrient levels in real-time, ensuring data-driven decisions for healthier plants and bigger yields. Learn how Arvum’s cloud-based reporting system can transform your cultivation process, helping you spot nutrient imbalances and o... | 1h 59m 20s | ||||||
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