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In this episode of the circle, Reverend Pirate Frog, tootall, stoney alpinist, and howlingbuds are joined by the "monster" himself, big green guy (BGG) from Green Guy Genetics. After a "hosting wheel of luck" forces a reluctant Stoney into the lead chair, the crew dives deep into a massive announcement regarding BGG’s Monster Madness event.Sit back, spark up one, and go on a ride with us as we discuss:* Monster Madness & Vault Access: BGG announces his "Monster Madness" promotion, starting March 13th, where every pack ordered contains double the seeds (10-14 for feminized and 20-24 for regulars). He is also opening his vault to release limited runs of rare genetics like George's Root Beer and a new, highly limited photo-to-auto cross.* The Science of Breeding: BGG shares the intensive labor behind "The Sawce" and the quest to turn it into an auto while preserving its medicinal headache relief properties. He explains why it takes until the F4 generation to reach 100% autoflower stability and how he uses a specific "BGG auto parent" to add the auto trait without muddying the photo parent's quality.* The AI Debate: The crew splits on the rise of AI in the garden. Howling discusses using AI to synthesize complex gardening lessons into consumable "one-sheeters," while Rev expresses "Anti-AI" concerns about privacy, "self-snitching," and the potential for a "Skynet" future in the grow tent. Meanwhile, Stoney reveals how ChatGPT convinced him to use rice hulls instead of plastic covers for his Earth Boxes.* Spring Grow Updates: The crew shares their current garden status, including Tut’s move to a basement grow, Rev’s upcoming Sour Durban run, and Stoney’s "bonsai" style autos and clover cover-cropping techniques.* The Great Daylight Savings Debate: In a rare moment of total agreement, the entire crew vents their frustration with Daylight Savings Time and shares their favorite first-of-the-spring BBQ meals, ranging from Mexican street corn (Elote) and dino ribs to rosemary-basted steak.Listener PerksListeners of this episode (YAG) can get something extra thrown into their Monster Madness orders by mentioning "Yag" in the notes section at greenguygenetics.com.

Rev was voted off the island

Our Buddy GreenVelvetFarms joins us to talk peppers and his pollen chucking

A little Behind the Scenes action for you guys, here's Cumin's description I think it's a little better wordedFrom a careless user error provides candid conversations held post-interview with Explosive Odin, Rev and cumin. Heart-felt conversations, words of inspiration, and many laughs are shared in this special after episode bonus clip! (with even more garden talk than the main episode!)

Terps, Landraces, and the Heart of Craft Cannabis with Terp TherapistIn this episode of The Circle, co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, tootall, stoney alpinist, and howlingbuds are joined by the long-awaited guest terp therapist for a deep dive into the art and soul of cannabis cultivation. From garden updates to the philosophy of craft growing, the crew covers the full spectrum of the culture.Key highlights from this episode include:• Garden Updates & Decision Paralysis: Howling shares progress on his "rock-hard" papaya cross and the frosty Moon Diamonds, while debating the logistics of his upcoming seed preservation project. Meanwhile, stoney alpinist discusses a recent reset after a challenging run with rootbound plants in his autopots.• The Terp Therapist Showcase: Our guest breaks down his current tent highlights, including the PB and Derb (noted for its insane "frost rails") and his hunt for a truly offensive "pucker" sour profile in the Double OG Sour.• Landrace & Breeding Projects: Terp dives into his collaboration with Alebrije, working on the Chem Labrata x Purple Pakistani Citral Kush F2 generation. He also shares his excitement for upcoming projects involving Mexican heirlooms (Oaxacan and Colombian) to recapture that elusive, "happy giggly" old-school effect.• Craft vs. Dispensary Culture: The group engages in a passionate discussion regarding the state of the market, contrasting the THC-obsessed dispensary model with the nuanced terpene and flavonoid profiles prioritized by craft home-growers.• The Room Reset: tootall provides an update on his grow room construction, including framing and mudding, as he prepares for a fresh start with a new press.• Rapid Fire & Rituals: The episode wraps with the crew’s favorite media and "current favorite meals," ranging from Terp's chicken tortellini soup to stoney’s citrus butter pan-seared fish.Whether you are here for the technical breeding talk or the laughs, this episode is a testament to the community and the "circles" we build around a shared love for the plant.Follow the crew and join the conversation on Discord!

Welcome back to The Circle! In our first episode of the year, regular co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, howlingbuds, stoney alpinist, and tootall are joined by a very special last-minute guest: Cumin. Stepping in with only ten minutes' notice after our scheduled guest had a "chicken-related" family emergency, Cumin helps us ring in the new year with a deep dive into genetics, garden tech, and a little bit of unexpected "therapy"Shout out Chaos Goblin for the introIn this episode, we cover:• New Year’s Recaps: From tootall’s harrowing drive through a "cyclone bomb" that felt like real-life Mario Kart, to stoney alpinist’s Thai food feast, and howlingbuds' traditional finger-food spread• The Science of "Lemon Tek": Reverend Pirate Frog shares his experience with a 3.75g "lemon tech" mushroom trip while watching Spinal Tap 2, leading into a detailed discussion on how citric acid aids in breaking down psilocybin for faster onset and easier digestion• The Great Curing Debate: We discuss the rise of the VivoSun curing system and how it stacks up against the industry-standard CanotrolPlus, Cumin—the master of the "Cumatrol"—gives us an update on his DIY organic wine cooler curing methods and how to maintain the perfect moisture content• Garden Updates & Pheno Hunts: The crew celebrates a "Yag sweep" in the Alebrije canna bonsai competition and checks in on current growsstoney alpinist prepares to toss his old soil and move into photo periods, while Cumin reveals he has "Halo Halos" currently in the works• The Gathering of the G’s: A recap of the recent community meetup at Jaysa’s house, featuring incredible cannabis, sunny t hot sauce crunch wraps, and the legend of the "double bubble" weed tub.• Non-Resolutions: Instead of failing at resolutions, we share "non-resolutions" for personal growth—from building self-confidence to being more present, or as howlingbuds puts it, "feeling more like a dog"Whether you're here for the high-level garden tech or the low-level stoner banter, this episode of The Circle has it all.Follow us on our new RSS feed and find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

The Circle Presents: All I Want for Christmas is a Stable EnvironmentGet into the holiday spirit with The Circle as our ever-chippy host, Reverend Pirate Frog, is joined by Howlingbuds, Stoney Alpinist, and tootall for the final episode of the year. This official holiday special dives deep into the "grow talk" you love, mixed with plenty of festive cheer and the usual family-style roasting. This episode’s highlights include:• The Cannabis Hand Grenade: Stoney Alpinist breaks down the secrets behind his incredible kokedama-style cannabonsai—a "coconut grenade" made of moss and soil that he’s successfully kept thriving with daily care and potent nutrient "potions". He shares the technical details of the build, from using spagnum moss and butcher's twine to the "sub-sipping" technique that keeps the ball hydrated,,• Grow Room Disasters: tootall shares his latest "manual labor" saga, involving a broken pipe cutter and a showerhead project that turned into an angle-grinder rescue mission• Cannabis Etiquette: The hosts tackle the social stigma of "the smell," discussing a real-world scenario of hot-boxing a car before a school meeting and where personal freedom meets public respect• The Grower's Naughty List: From messy dosing carts to leaving "fallen soldiers" (fan leaves) on the tent floor, the hosts confess the suboptimal habits that would land them on Santa's naughty list• Holiday Favorites: Discover the hosts’ favorite Christmas movies—ranging from Die Hard to the Muppet-style classic Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas—and their top holiday tracks, including James Brown’s Soulful Christmas and Trans-Siberian OrchestraWhether you're looking for tips on long-flowering hazes, the latest on cannabis rescheduling, or just some holiday puns to get you through the season, this episode has it all--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Analogy for the Kokedama: Think of Stoney’s kokedama like a high-maintenance greenhouse-in-a-ball; instead of a pot providing a safety net, the plant relies entirely on the moisture-wicking moss and the grower’s daily "pulse check" to survive

Join your co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, Howlingbuds, and Tootall as they dive into the chaos of life, garden updates, and highly debated appetizer choices!In this episode: Incredible Grows & Challenging Feats: Howlingbuds shares updates on his impressive small pot organic grow, featuring the towering Tangy Fox Toe beast and the "sexiest plant" he's ever grown, the short and squat Moon Diamonds.Hear about his battles with high room temps and his unique method of using ceramic reptile heaters. Plus, Howling details his plans for preserving beautiful purple leaves and even buds using silica crystals for future epoxy projects. Cannabonsai, Cal/Mag & Soil Struggles: Stoney Alpinist discusses his unique entry into the Alebrije Cannabonsai competition—a living soil sphere known as a kokedama.Stoney also gets candid about the difficulties of running his current soil for a third round, battling Cal/Mag lockouts and nutrient depletion caused by inconsistent water quality, prompting a crucial discussion on water management (RO vs. softened water). Personal Updates & Future Plans: Rev shares a bittersweet personal story about the loss of his long-time companion and the chaotic adoption of a new, skittish "cowboy corgi" puppy who immediately ran away, prompting a thoughtful gift from Howling.Rev also outlines his exciting upcoming photo projects, including the long-flowering Violet Haze and Drippy Eye. Meanwhile, Tootall is in reset mode and gearing up to grow the highly anticipated Blueberry Sauce strain, alongside planning a major grow room build-out. The Ultimate Appetizer Debate: Stick around as the crew decides what the must-have dishes are at a specialty appetizer restaurant, debating crispy fried wings, fried pickles, crab rangoons, and savory conch fritters!Consider the source

It is with great sadness YAG must inform you that Johnny Apple has decided to move on to other things. The quality of the audio in this episode isn't the best, but it is Johnny's last so it needed to be heard.Dude lost his mind