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The Cannabis Corner Episode 65

The hosts wrap up 2025 with a thanks to the audience and an ask for donations to the Corner's terrestrial radio stations, Radio Tacoma 101.9 and KTQA 95.3 in Tacoma, WA. News: The news begins with an overview of the nationwide hemp ban set to go into effect at the end of 2026. Dig lets us know about the crack down on seeds included in the bill. Lukas brings   up, next, some click bate headlines he's been seeing, related to cannabis Hyperemesis   syndrome . Followed by a quick chat about a new cannabinoid dubbed "CBGD."   Interview:   This episode Dig and Lukas talk about their outdoor harvests and some of the successes and issuees they had over the season. They discuss pests, strain selection, harvest windows, nutrients and challenges with indoor growing. Review:   For the review, Lukas reviews some hemp-THC   beverage products, PotSodas, SELTZERS.and mocktail THC shots sent over by CLRTY . He talks about the effects of the THC beverages an...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 63

   This TCC get's going with a surprising update about hemp cannabinoids   from Lukas News The news kicks off with a great story out of Mississippi about the Choctaw Indian Tribe beginning the process of opening a recreational cannabis system on their land. Next up the duo look at an investigation that found Oregon grown cannabis in NYC adult use cannabis stores. Rounding out the news is a discussion of a "ditch weed" genome project in the Mid-West and a closer look at the claim that " Cannabis uses more energy than bitcoin." Topic Highlight: Lukas takes TCC back to its roots with a informational segment delivered solo about "How to microdose psychedelic mushrooms?" He discusses dosing types, dosing sizes and how often to take a microdose , along with some other useful information. Find out more about psychedelic information and education at    tacomapsychedelicsociety.org It's a Bust!:    The show wraps up with a unexpected story ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 62

In the 3rd episode of TCC's 7th season, the hosts alert the audience about a WA cannabis recall .   News: The news segment kicks off with an overview of the state of " hemp derived" cannabinoids around the country, followed by some good news out of New York about cannabis farmers markets . In the second half of the news, Lukas and Dig  highlight research into creation of mildew resistant cannabis strains and, lastly, they dive into a story about research into the military  giving active duty troops MDMA to treat PTSD.   Uncle Dig's Garden Update: Dig brings the audience up to date on what is growing in his garden. He looks at some auto flower yields and prepping for the summer outdoor grow.   Review: Dig reviews Heir's amazing cannabis covered ashtray . It's not just an ashtray he finds out. It's a rolling tray and much more. Check out this awesome review of Heir's sleek premium metal ashtray.   It's a Bust: IAB takes a closer look at a bust in ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 56

After a bit of a break, Dig and Lukas are back discussing cannabis current events. News In the news this week, they talk about the ongoing hemp derived cannabinoid crisis in Florida and beyond; Ohio's adult use cannabis program , a UK study that confirms cannabis is good for sleep, and Germany finally moving forward with their adult use cannabis plans. Interview For this week's interview, Lukas speaks with john Kingsbury about medical cannabis, the state of medical cannabis in Washington and what can be done to update the state's program. It's A Bust For this week's IAB, D and L take a trip to Sweden and look at one of the highest fines for cannabis possession the two have heard of.   Listen to the Cannabis Corner episode 56   This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Advocates for Medical Cannabis .   Subscribe to The Cannabis Corner on youTube            

The Cannabis Corner Episode 55

In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig give an update on Washington State's now ended legislative session for 2023. News: The news starts off, staying in Washington, with a discussion of a new law preventing some pre-employment drug test ; Followed by a look at Hawaii's latest legalization efforts , Leafly closing its news room and lastly the hosts talk about Oregon's falling cannabis prices . Uncle Dig's Garden Update: Dig gives an update on his Winter auto-flower efforts, as well as, talks about how he sorts out male and female plants in his garden. He then gives a sneak peak into what's going on in his garden this summer. Review: Lukas reviews the Dr. Dabber XS in this episode's review. He talks about what comes with the device, how to use and maintain the unit and some things he likes about the new e-rig by Dr. Dabber . It's a Bust:   This IAB could be the most disturbing case yet, taking a closer look at an under reported ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 53

It's been a while, so Episode 53 begins off with Dig and Lukas reintroducing themselves to the audience. News: A Washington State legislative update kicks off the news segment, followed by a closer look at: The FDA kicking CBD regulation over to the Congress; An Oregon story about an MSO/MCO   ripping off small businesses in Oregon; And, a story out of Missouri that highlights some tips for first time cannabis consumers . Interview: This week Lukas interviews Chuck Olivier from Digital Balance Services about some things going on with weights and measures in the cannabis industry. They talk about increasing Federal regulatory over site of the cannabis industry, how this will affect cannabis businesses and consumers and the big question everyone wants to know,   why a cannabis ounce is 28 grams and not 32 grams. It's a Bust:         IAB travels to Oklahoma where a man was arrested with 167 pounds of cannabis in his car. Listen to the Cannabi...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 51

In this second episode of Season 6, Lukas shares his experiences at a recent live broadcast event  with KTQA 95.3 LP FM in Tacoma . News The news kicks off with a discussion about New York's new cannabis market and the state's emerging "gray market." Followed by a closer look at decriminalization efforts in Ireland and   Pennsylvania' subsidizing low income seniors medical cannabis. Lastly, the pair share where Oregon's psilocybin legalization efforts stand after the November elections. Interview   This week The Cannabis Corner welcomes Gregory Foster of the Cannabis Observer . Gregory and Lukas discuss Washington cannabis topics like the Social Equity in Cannabis task Force, a possible THC limit bill this session in Olympia, traceability in Washington and other WA centered topics.      Review Lukas reviews Grenco Science's new G-Pen Elite 2 dry cannabis vaporizer. Tune in to hear how the device works, his favorite  features and "Ca...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 49

O n this episode Dig shares what's going on in his medical garden this year to get the show started. News Lukas and Dig kick the news off with some thoughts on the upcoming election and which states may go legal and   discuss a proposed cannabis   museum in NYC. The news segment closes out with two stories about the drug war; a psychedelic church in Oakland suing police and Columbia's president raising the white flag on the drug war. Interview For this week's interview, Lukas speaks with Grenco Science 's CTO   Michael Trzecieski . They talk about new trends in the vape industry, some highlights of Grenco's Elite 2 vaporizer, intellectual property and some things emerging in the vape space. Review The review segment   is back this week with a review of Session Good's stash pods, stash tubes and a sleek glass one hitter. Find more info and order some of these great products, and more,   online at Session Good's website.      It's...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 48

This Corner opens with Lukas giving some thanks out to a local music event in Tacoma, Porchfest News The news starts in Washington with a discussion about Pasco, WA possibly over turning its cannabis bans. Then the two discuss; Athens, GA decriminalizing cannabis, Colorado sales numbers down and Canadians reimbursing Veterans for medical cannabis. Interview Lukas and Dig talk to Dr. James MacRae about the state of pesticide testing in Washington, the WSLCB's new reporting system and some other Washington related topics. It's A bust This week's IAB looks at a large bust in the Caribbean. Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 48 This episode of The Cannabis Corner is sponsored by Quality West Cannabis.  

The Cannabis Corner Episode 46

Episode 46 rolls out as Lukas hears from Dig  how S. Oregon may have dodged a drought   this summer with all the Northwest rain this year. News The duo covers in this week's news segment; DC prohibiting drug tests for employees, Nebraska medical cannabis news, Oklahoma halting new cannabis licenses and a town in Colorado changing its name to Kush       . Interview     In this weeks' interview Lukas speaks with   Craig Cesal, who was granted clemency as President Trump left office. Lukas speaks with Craig about his time in prison, the status of the drug war today, how he feels about President Trump granting him clemency and his work for NDICA . It's a bust The last segment of the show this week looks at who is busted at the border for cannabis the most.  Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 46   This episode of the Cannabis Corner is brought to you by the bag Seed Chronicles .  ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 45

This episode gets underway with  some gardening talk about no-till-gardening. News The Corner first discusses King County, WA expunging drug convictions and the County  returning court costs and fines. Rhode Island and a legalization update are next, , followed by  Texas A & M breeding hemp to survive extreme climates and lastly the duo relate a Delta 8 update.      Interview For this week's  interview, Lukas talks to Ben Lightburn of Filament Health about an upcoming FDA approved study using Psilocin. They discuss  the nature of psilocybin and Psilocin,  Entheogenic (magic)  mushroom's entourage effect, Filament's upcoming study at UCSF and more. It's a bust In this week's IAB, they look at a large bust in Detroit of Canadian cannabis and wonder why is Canadian cannabis still coming over the border. Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 45 This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Quality ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 44

This episode gets started with an announcement that The Cannabis Corner can now be found in the Tacoma Public Library in their Special Collections section along with two other Radio Tacoma shows,  + a thank you to Suzanne Skaar  of No, Mine! Studios for the new show logo.  News:                 The news briefs for this week get going with an FDA warning to parents to watch out for brand name candy; THC look a-likes, followed by a chat about Miami's first dispensary, a New York Senator's proposal for community cannabis gardens and Zimbabwe's announcement they will be building a $27 million medical cannabis facility and Thailand passing out 1 million cannabis plants. Interview:                 This week Michael Sassano of Somai Pharmaceuticals , a Lisbon, Portugal based cannabis pharmaceutical manufacturer , jo...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 42

In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig get the show started talking about garden zones, some 4/20 data  and the shows new blog . News:                  The news segment looks at Federal cannabis news , a California bill to allow cannabis sales at farmers markets, cannabis tax revenue passing alcohol and tobacco tax receipts in Arizona and, lastly,  the pair rap the news segment up with some discussion about ordering seeds online. Interview:                 Lukas interviews Z and Zack of Harvest Direct Enterprises . Z and Zack share incites on the entourage effect, what's on the cannabis chemistry horizon, how Harvest Direct preserves strain profiles in non smokable products and more.      It's a Bust:               ...