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Cannabis School
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Cannabis School is a weekly podcast focused on clear, honest cannabis education for real adults.
We break down how the plant works, how people actually use it, and how to think about cannabis with intention, not hype or fear.
Through science, lived experience, and real conversations, we cut through stigma and misinformation
so listeners can make informed choices that fit their lives.
Hosted by Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles.
Questions or feedback: [email protected]
We break down how the plant works, how people actually use it, and how to think about cannabis with intention, not hype or fear.
Through science, lived experience, and real conversations, we cut through stigma and misinformation
so listeners can make informed choices that fit their lives.
Hosted by Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles.
Questions or feedback: [email protected]
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Ever feel like a few puffs turned you into a creative genius… then one more bowl sent you straight into “oh shit” territory? Yeah. We’ve been there.This week on Cannabis School, Jesse and Brandon explore those moments when cannabis makes you feel more focused, more present, and a little more like the superhero in your own movie. Jesse’s Tropicana Cherries story kicks things off with a twelve-page writing sprint—and a second bowl that took the experience in a very different direction.From there, we get into creativity, quieting the mental chaos, letting go of other people’s judgments, and finding joy without turning every damn hobby into work. There’s a giant bowl of Froot Loops analogy, a Ted Lasso moment, and enough gaming tangents to keep things interesting.The question underneath it all: does cannabis give us superpowers, or do we sometimes feel like we’re finally getting out of our own way?In this episode:Feeling locked in versus getting way too highCreativity, connection, and being presentJesse’s take on slowing down a brain full of ideasEgo, self-judgment, and learning without getting defensiveFinding joy in books, games, and everyday momentsPersonal experiences with strains, terpene profiles, and dry herb vaporizersChapters00:00 — Tropicana Cherries: superhero mode meets “oh shit”05:48 — Does cannabis actually give you superpowers?08:53 — Family conversations and cannabis stigma13:58 — Mental chaos, Froot Loops, and Quicksilver17:41 — Getting out of your head and into your life21:08 — Finding joy beyond money and possessions25:33 — Jesse’s experiences with terpenes and setting27:31 — Confidence, creativity, and needing approval31:41 — Hobbies, gaming, and letting fun stay fun35:16 — Judgment, Ted Lasso, and letting things go39:22 — Learning from others without an ego battle43:54 — Reflection, kindness, and everyday connection46:48 — Parenting, screens, and personal responsibility51:46 — A delivery disaster and accepting what you can’t control54:56 — Strain labels, personal preferences, and dosing58:39 — Dry herb vaporizers and the people around you Keep the conversation going: Have you ever had a cannabis experience that made you feel like a superhero—or humbled you real quick? Tell us your story.If this episode made you laugh or gave you something to think about, follow Cannabis School, leave a review, and share it with a friend.Find everything in one place here:👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products
We missed a week, came back, and apparently had some shit to work through.This sesh starts with Mormon cartoons and whether carrying gold plates into battle requires superhero strength. Somehow, we end up talking about faith, family, forgiveness, and the stories we keep telling ourselves about who we are. GMO Cookies may have helped with the detours.We get personal about growing up in very different households, finding community without agreeing on everything, and learning to look back at our mistakes without turning every memory into another reason to beat ourselves up. You fucked up. What have you learned? Who have you become since then?Then we get into relationships, misunderstandings, and the difference between feeling angry and using that anger to hurt someone. There are some heavy moments in this one, along with plenty of us being us.And just when things need a little breathing room, Jesse shares how “making new connections” became “naked connections” in a professional text. Autocorrect really said, let’s see where this goes.In this sesh:Growing up with Living Scriptures and very specific Sunday entertainment.Family stories, alcohol, and the things we were taught to believe.Faith, church culture, and making room for people who think differently.Taking responsibility while giving yourself room to grow.How labels and assumptions get in the way of connection.Listening to your partner instead of preparing your rebuttal.Feeling your emotions without taking them out on someone else.An unfortunate text, a hard-earned racing win, and the power of a simple thank-you.Chapters00:15 — We’re back, and straight into Mormon cartoons03:03 — Patience before you could text everyone04:14 — Family stories, Mexico, and two very different grandmas09:01 — Growing up around alcohol—or without it11:38 — Faith, church culture, and community14:21 — Connection, conversations, and looking past labels16:30 — Dating, pickup artists, and manipulation18:18 — Religion and what community means to us21:14 — Forgiving yourself and recognizing your growth28:34 — Do we want understanding, or do we want to be right?31:09 — Identity, labels, and different paths34:53 — Childhood hurt and showing up in relationships38:06 — When an invitation gets lost in translation40:12 — Ownership, reactions, and listening42:07 — Trauma, abuse, and difficult personal stories45:54 — Being angry without being hurtful48:50 — “Naked connections”: autocorrect strikes again50:41 — A little kindness at the checkout52:34 — Finally winning that damn race53:58 — Starting over and saying thank you What’s something you handle better now than you did five years ago? Give yourself a little credit, and tell us about it.Find everything in one place here:👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products
You wanted to chill. Your heart apparently signed up for cardio.This week on Cannabis School, we’re talking about that uncomfortable moment when your heart starts pounding, you notice every damn beat, and suddenly your smartwatch has your undivided attention.Jesse and Brandon share their own experiences with racing hearts, anxious highs, and familiar products that suddenly felt very different. We talk dose, tolerance, mindset, and the questions we sometimes forget to ask ourselves before a session: Did I sleep? Have I eaten? Am I already stressed? How much caffeine did I just put in my body?We also revisit Jesse’s Banana Kush experience, discuss why we keep coming back to flower, and explain why being the experienced cannabis friend comes with some responsibility. Your buddy’s first session is not an audition for the Cannabis Olympics.Expect honest conversation, questionable analogies, a few Jedi references, and a reminder that “just chill the fuck out” isn’t exactly top-tier emotional support.In this episode:Racing hearts and the anxiety loop of noticing every heartbeat.Why the same strain doesn’t always feel the same.Our experiences with edibles, carts, flower, and changing tolerance.Looking beyond the biggest THC number on the shelf.Set and setting beyond candles and a little patchouli.Supporting a friend who’s having an uncomfortable experience.Talking with your pharmacist about medications—your physicist has other things going on.Chapters00:31 — Why does my heart feel like that?01:30 — When a favorite cart stops feeling familiar02:47 — Checking in: sleep, food, water, and caffeine04:59 — THC, heart rate, and the nervous system conversation05:50 — Set, setting, and edible experiences07:19 — Moving past the highest THC percentage08:46 — The racing-heart anxiety loop11:04 — An anxious moment while playing Diablo13:29 — Why we keep coming back to flower and vaporizers15:03 — Revisiting Banana Kush and an overwhelming high17:09 — Joints, coughing, and the ritual of smoking22:12 — Feeling panicked versus looking panicked25:25 — Medications: call your pharmacist27:17 — Cannabis Jedi and looking out for beginners28:09 — Personal calming rituals and breathing discussion32:34 — The inevitable movie tangent34:24 — Revisiting dose and consumption methods40:15 — Tolerance and recognizing your own reactions42:42 — Knowing yourself and showing compassion Ever had your usual strain suddenly hit different? Tell us about your experience and what you learned about your own limits.Health note: This episode includes personal experiences and home remedies, not established treatments. Don’t assume concerning symptoms are just anxiety. Chest pain, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness warrant emergency help.Find everything in one place here:👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products
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Nuclear Muffins sounds like it should launch you into another dimension. This batch? More like a weighted blanket for your brain.This week on Cannabis School, Jesse and Brandon dig into a strain that sneaks up slowly and gets the conversation rolling. We’re talking light, fruity flavor, squishy buds, and a high we found calm, clear, and surprisingly suited to getting creative. The number on this bag wasn’t huge—but we had plenty to say about the experience.We also get into why we keep coming back to flower, our ongoing love affair with dry herb vaporizers, and how our early ideas about cannabis changed once we actually experienced it. Naturally, there’s a gravity bong story. Because apparently we can’t just review a strain and behave.In this episode:Nuclear Muffins’ slow build and our firsthand impressions.Why the THC percentage doesn’t tell us everything we want to know.THCA labels, minor cannabinoids, and the entourage effect conversation.Flower versus carts—and how our preferences have changed.Vaporizer temperatures, session length, and differences between devices.Unlearning cannabis stigma, one conversation at a time.Chapters00:00 — Welcome to Cannabis School00:27 — Vaporizer love and the borrowed VENTY01:32 — Meet Nuclear Muffins03:00 — THCA labels, THC numbers, and genetics04:34 — First impressions and vaporizer temperatures06:18 — Minor cannabinoids, flower, and carts08:11 — Unlearning the cannabis stigma09:00 — A weighted blanket for your brain11:23 — Confidence, first experiences, and changing perceptions13:22 — Gravity bongs and a party story16:15 — Back to vaporizers and getting more from flower19:25 — Fruity flavor, slow onset, and session differences20:40 — Comparing batches and wrapping up Tried Nuclear Muffins? Tell us how it hit you. Calm and floaty? More intense than our batch? We want to hear about your experience.Love you guys. Stay curious, and we’ll catch you next time on Cannabis School.Find everything in one place here:👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products




