Grow Bud Yourself!

This week on Grow Bud Yourself, Mike and Dan discuss the latest cannabis news, including marijuana-related incentives for vaccination, Connecticut's potential recreational pot law and a new poll that found two-thirds of Americans support decriminalizing all drugs.The interview is with pot producer, entrepreneur and activist Jason Pinsky, who discusses his vast experience as a Cannabis Cup judge, his work on the hit show "Bong Appétit," his latest pot projects and much more.Also this week, we have Strain of the Fortnight, tips on how to beat the heat in your grow room and, as always, answers to listeners' cultivation questions.Episode 57 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 56 of Grow Bud Yourself springs forth with clean and green strategies for growing the finest craft-quality pot. First, Danny & Mike talk to psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about marijuana users that are unaffected by edibles, pot placebos and even UFOs! The interview is with ECO Cannabis CEO Kevin Ahaesy and Diversity & Inclusion Strategist Ivy Summer, who discuss social equity in Oakland, hiring formerly incarcerated people to work in the cannabis industry and creating real systemic change in legal weed systems. The cultivation segment features Danny's take on identifying and treating whitefly infestations and answers to grow questions from listeners. Episode 56 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 55 of Grow Bud Yourself rises through the surface of the soil to emerge with vim and vigor for home-growing pot enthusiasts.  First, Danny & Mike discuss the latest cannabis news headlines from around the country.  Then, the interview is with cultivation legend and friend of the pod Kyle Kushman, who talks about growing weed during the height of prohibition, gives his take on strain hoarding and tells us all about his newest canna-ventures. The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, tips on hydrophobic soil (soil that won’t absorb water) and, as always, grow Q&A. Episode 55 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 54 of Grow Bud Yourself flourishes forth with fantastic information for crafty pot farmers. First, Danny and Mike play a game of Puff or Pass with the latest cannabis news. The interview is with JJ NYC, breeder of Top Dawg Seeds, who discusses the New York City weed scene in the '80s & '90s, scoring kind bud like Chem Dog & Sour Diesel, plus breeding powerhouse, award-winning strains including Tres Dawg, Nigerian Haze, Star Dawg and Guava. Our cultivation segment features Danny on hydroponic drip emitter systems and informed answers to listener grow questions.Episode 54 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 53 of Grow Bud Yourself sows and reaps free weed with a cornucopia of cannabis cultivation content. First, Danny and Mike discuss federal pot legalization versus passing the SAFE Act as well as the potential promotion of bribery and extortion in the legal weed business. The interview is with Ellen "Farmer" Brown - veteran, activist and founder of Sinsemilla Seminars - who discusses getting her start growing weed in Humboldt County, working her way up to dispensary management, and moving back home to Massachusetts to educate newcomers to the legal cannabis industry.  The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny on choosing your growroom exhaust fan size, and grow Q&A. Episode 53 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 52 of Grow Bud Yourself squeezes pot growing information into an educational extract perfect for beginners and experts alike. First, Danny and Mike realize they've now been doing the GBY show for a full year! Then they recap the recent New York City Cannabis Parade and discuss the dubious new product, Canna Bumps - a snortable pot concentrate. The interview is with hash-maker extraordinaire Frenchy Cannoli, who describes his youthful adventures in hashish-producing regions learning artisanal techniques, the importance of terroir and farming practices for producing quality cannabis resins, and how modern practices and procedures are changing the extraction craft.  In the cultivation segment, Danny reveals what you can expect to yield from one pot plant and answers grow questions from listeners like you. Episode 52 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 51 of Grow Bud Yourself takes root with vital information on producing perfect pot for pennies. First, Danny and Mike pay tribute to the NFL draft by making their picks for an "all weed team" filled with football's stoniest players in a brand new Sports on Drugs segment. (2:25)  The interview is with the famous, multiple award-winning Canadian grower "Urban" Remo Colasanti, who's been teaching people to grow their own cannabis for decades. Remo talks about his origins in weed, becoming a trusted name in the medical cannabis industry, and building his brand of pot plant nutrients. (25:10) Next up is our Strain of the Fortnight followed by the cultivation segment with an explanation of hybrid vigor and answers to listener grow questions. (52:30)Episode 51 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub  Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 of Grow Bud Yourself emerges from fertile soil to reach for the sunshine! First, Danny and Mike discuss marijuana-law reform in New Mexico, the Biden Administration's stance on legalization and the 50th anniversary of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which took effect on May 1, 1971. The interview is with Mike "PBud" Nee -- head cultivator for One Plant Dispensaries in Florida -- who talks about his role in Chemdog family strain history, as well as his transition from growing pot in the underground to farming legal, large-scale cannabis.  The cultivation segment features tips on proper flower and hash storage, as well as answers to listener grow questions. Subscribe to the Grow Bud Yourself Newsletter!Episode 50 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 49 of Grow Bud Yourself broadcasts cannabis cultivation information to improve your weed growing game. First, Danny and Mike discuss which states they think will be next to legalize marijuana. And, we welcome psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine to the show to talk about New York's new legal cannabis law, his recent pot studies, and absurd prohibitionist talking points. The interview is with Greg and Tracee from Cryo Cure, who talk about the benefits of "freeze drying" cannabis flowers and how the process works to reduce harvest time, prevent mold & bud rot, as well as preserve terpenes & cannabinoids. Next, we debut the new and improved Strain of the Fortnight segment followed by our cultivation section, featuring Danny's 6 Tips For Growing Great-Tasting Weed. And, as always, we answer listener grow questions.Episode 49 is brought to you by:Rocket Seeds Cannabis SeedsSuite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 48 celebrates a new dawn and a new day to grow your own free weed and share with friends! First, Danny and Mike discuss the historic news of New York State cannabis legalization for adult use. The interview is with Elaine and Tommy from Excelsior Extracts who talk about the early days of overgrow.com, spending years on the run, perpetual harvesting, pheno-hunting strains and making their dreams come true with their newest cultivation endeavors. The grow segment features techniques for getting the most out of every pot plant, plus answers to listener grow questions. Episode 48 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 47 shines bright like a THCA diamond with illuminating info on growing your own (almost) free weed. First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest legalization news, as well as larger changes happening nationally and globally with pot-law reform. The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's take on cross pollination between hemp and cannabis crops and, as always, grow Q&A. Episode 47 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 46 springs forth from warming soil with complimentary cannabis, aka Free Weed, for all. First Danny & Mike discuss recent federal and local marijuana news, including possible homegrow and equity funding in New York State and the firing of White House staffers for prior pot use. The interview is with Rick "Mr. Soul" Campanella of Brothers Grimm Seeds, who discusses his early experiments with cannabis as a nuclear engineer, his creation of the legendary Cinderella-99 pot variety, feminized vs. female seeds, and how to create your own weed strain. The cultivation segment features Danny on temperature and humidity during the drying and curing process as well as answers to listener grow questions. Episode 46 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45 blasts through thick topsoil to bring you the latest cannabis growing information to produce practically free weed. First, Danny and Mike join longtime Michigan activist Rick Thompson to talk about the 50th Annual Hash Bash, coming up as a digital event on April 3rd. The interview is with author and professor Dr. MJ Coco of CocoForCannabis.com who discusses proper lighting for growrooms, the benefits and unique properties of coco coir as a grow medium, and the "Spring Autoflower Challenge." The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, tips on addressing nutrient deficiencies and answers to listener grow questions. Episode 45 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 44 of Grow Bud Yourself yields a heavy harvest of cannabis growing instructions for crafty cultivators. First, Danny and Mike discuss the impact of legal cannabis tax revenue on local governments and communities. The interview is with marijuana breeding pioneer Luc, from Paradise Seeds, who talks about growing pot in Holland in the '80s, founding one of the first seed companies in 1994, and the future of cannabis culture in Amsterdam and beyond. The cultivation segment features Danny's take on properly feeding flowering pot plants, as well as answers to listener grow questions.Episode 44 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43 of Grow Bud Yourself promotes explosive growth rates for personal pot producers!First, Danny and Mike chop it up with psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine about cannabis use and psychedelic therapy.  Our guests are pot power couple Taylor Blake, associate producer of The Emerald Cup, and Shiloh Massive, breeder of Massive Creations Seeds, who discuss weed life in Mendocino, building authentic marijuana events and the future of the "Academy Awards of Cannabis."  The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny's tips on air filtration and odor control and, as always, answers to listener grow questions. Episode 43 is brought to you by:Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use code DANKO15 for 15% off)Diamond Cut Co trimming scissors (use code DANKO20 for 20% off)Excelsior Extracts THC-infused Pain Relief Rub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.