Mango After Hours Podcast

Episode 11 Featuring Josh Barker - The Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango CannabisMost growers still rely on 0–10V analog lighting control, but the truth is—it’s holding facilities back. Analog dimming maxes out at ~20–30 fixtures per run, forces multiple dongles (LMA14s), and risks random signal failures that can cause unwanted light flicker or even phantom “on” events at night. For commercial-scale cultivation, that’s not just inconvenient—it’s costly and risky.In this episode, we sit down with Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango, to break down why digital lighting control is the future of horticulture. From signal integrity and scaling hundreds of fixtures on a single line, to the “last-command” driver fix that prevents re-veg scares, to the game-changing OPA2 digital contactor that cuts hidden nighttime amp draw—this conversation covers it all.We also share real-world war stories, including the infamous “4th of July” flicker test that pushed manufacturers to fix protocol behavior. Plus, get a sneak peek into the Omega facility software platform, designed to unify lighting, HVAC, and cultivation analytics under one dashboard.Whether you’re running a few rooms or a multi-acre facility, this is a must-watch if you’re ready to:Eliminate phantom power draw at nightScale lighting systems without multiplying dongles and wiring messImprove safety and failover reliability with digital driversFuture-proof your grow with integrated facility software💡 If you’re serious about cutting costs, protecting your crop, and scaling smarter, digital is the only way forward.

(EPISODE 10) Jeff’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s a framework anyone can follow.He went from addiction and homelessness to winning awards and leading campaigns for MJ BizCon, Champs, and Craft Farmer. And the playbook that got him there? Simple.Show up. Learn your tools. Ship fast. Document everything. Overdeliver on edits. Build trust by putting people before product.When the Oklahoma market collapsed, Jeff didn’t cling to the past. He pivoted his skills, packed up his family, and rebuilt in California.Thirteen years sober, he’s proof that discipline beats hype, and that purpose builds careers.This isn’t theory. This is battle-tested survival in one of the most volatile industries on earth.Follow Jeff Hooten on Instagram @CasedgodFollow  @MangoAfterHours  on instagram to keep updatedWWW.MANGOTECH.STORE

(EPISODE 9)Everyone talks genetics. Everyone talks nutrients. But almost nobody is talking about the one variable that changes everything inside the room — spectrum tuning.In this episode of the MangoTech Podcast, host Alex Villegas sits down with Josh Barker, one of the sharpest cultivation minds in the game, to break down what spectrum tuning really means for growers who care about resin, yield, and consistency.This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s raw, straight grow-room talk:🌱 White light – the backbone that drives bulk canopy growth.🌱 Deep Red – the engine behind flower stacking, density, and bulking phases.🌱 Far Red – how to manipulate stretch, trigger the Emerson effect, and unlock timing advantages.🌱 UV – why this “last channel” is the secret weapon for trichomes, oils, and defensive resin production.Josh and Alex dig into the recipes pros are testing right now:How spectrum ratios change depending on cultivar.Why certain strains demand more far red or less UV.The balance between “yield vs quality” when tuning.Real examples of how dialing light correctly added 20–30% resin output.And they don’t hold back on the controversy either — calling out how most growers underuse their lights, how companies mislead people with wattage numbers, and why spectrum tuning is the difference between mid shelf and true top shelf.This is the kind of conversation you don’t hear in glossy ads or shallow grow reviews. It’s the inside look at how spectrum tuning is becoming the Formula 1 of cannabis cultivation.If you’re serious about growing — not just watching plants survive, but watching them perform — you need to hear this episode.👉 Tune in now. Take notes. Start experimenting.Because once you understand spectrum tuning, you’ll never look at light the same again.

Think your favorite cannabis brand just magically produces fire? Think again. Behind every great grow room is a designer who understands environmental control, HVAC systems, power management, and real cultivation needs. Nic Bucholz is that guy. He’s led the design and build-out of over 14 million square feet of cannabis grow space across the U.S. — including 80% of the Atalanta 420 property builds. In this exclusive Mango After Hours episode, he breaks down the mechanics of scaling, what brands overlook, and why architectural control is as critical as genetics. If you're a grower, builder, or brand owner, this is required listening.@mangoafterhours@drm.design.incwww.mangotech.store

What happens when a legacy grower, engineer, and madman builder walks away from a 32,000 sq ft greenhouse to fix what’s broken in cannabis cultivation? You get TriCleanAir.In this no-holds-barred episode of Miami Mango After Hours, we sit down with Michael, the founder of TriCleanAir—the only guy brave enough to say what everyone’s thinking: “Your HVAC system isn’t built for weed, and it’s costing you big.”We dive deep into:🔥 Why DX and off-the-shelf AC systems fail under real grow room loads🔧 Hydronics vs. Hot Gas vs. Electric Reheat—what actually works🌱 How Michael reverse-engineered his own nutrient mixers and dehums📉 Why growers are wasting 6-figures trying to fix moisture with the wrong tech🇪🇸 His journey from the U.S. to Spain and back, learning industrial seed production💡 How legacy knowledge + true engineering is shaping the future of cultivationIf you're a cultivator, operator, builder, or even just HVAC-curious, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about grow room design. This isn’t theory. This is straight experience, dialed-in systems, and hard truths from a man who's built it all.

What does it take to write the most talked-about cultivation manual in the game?Jack Whipple sat down with us to share how the CCI Black Book was born — not in a boardroom, but in the middle of burnout, bank shutdowns, and a relentless drive to document real-world grow systems.This isn’t just another grow guide.It’s three and a half years of failures, fixes, and 1,400-light reality — written by someone who’s lived every part of it.📘 The story behind the book💡 Lessons from managing multi-site ops🔧 Solving real problems with real data🎙️ Hosted at the MangoTech StoreHit play. This one’s not theory. It’s the blueprint.

Was, wenn das Geheimnis für bis zu 35 % mehr Ertrag bereits in deinem Blätterdach steckt – und du es nur falsch ausgeleuchtet hast?In dieser Folge werfen wir einen präzisen Blick auf die harten Fakten hinter der inneren Kronenbeleuchtung mit den ICL-300 von ThinkGrow. Keine Theorie – sondern datengestützte Praxis direkt von Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation bei Miami Mango, einer der renommiertesten Indoor-Cannabisanlagen in Sacramento.Josh hat hunderte Lampen gemanagt, Spektren feinabgestimmt, DLI optimiert und groß angelegte Vergleichstests durchgeführt. Er hat sogar Nächte damit verbracht, ICLs einzeln auszubauen, um ihre Zuverlässigkeit zu prüfen. Wenn er sagt, dass diese Leuchten konservativ 15–35 % mehr Ertrag bringen können – ohne Änderungen am Oberdach – dann ist das fundiertes Wissen, kein Marketing.Inhalt dieser Folge:🧪 Die Wissenschaft hinter der photosynthetischen Tiefe🌈 Effektive Spektrum-Strategien📈 Echte Ergebnisse aus kontrolliertem Crop Steering💡 Und die exakte ICL-Konfiguration für maximale EffizienzDazu gibt’s ein komplettes Video-Tutorial, das dir die Umsetzung Schritt für Schritt zeigt.📺 Hier geht’s zum Tutorial:• ICL-300 Tutorial mit Tyler VillegasWenn du auf Qualität und Effizienz setzt, ist das keine Option – das ist Pflicht.🎧 Anschauen. Lernen. Nächstes Level erreichen.

¿Y si el secreto para desbloquear hasta un 35% más de rendimiento ya estuviera en tu dosel... pero simplemente no lo estabas iluminando correctamente?En el episodio de esta semana, nos sumergimos en los verdaderos números detrás de la iluminación del dosel interno usando los ICL-300s de ThinkGrow. No hablamos solo de teoría — esto es experiencia respaldada por datos directamente de Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango, una de las instalaciones de cannabis indoor más respetadas de Sacramento.Josh ha supervisado cientos de luces, ajustado espectros, calibrado DLI y realizado comparaciones lado a lado a gran escala. Ha pasado noches retirando ICLs uno por uno solo para probar su confiabilidad. Así que cuando dice que estas luces pueden añadir, de forma conservadora, entre un 15% y un 35% más de rendimiento sin modificar tu configuración del dosel superior, lo dice en serio.Lo desglosamos todo —🧪 La ciencia de la profundidad fotosintética🌈 Estrategias de ajuste espectral📈 Resultados reales del crop steering💡 Y la forma exacta de configurar tus ICLs para aumentar el rendimiento de manera inteligente.Ah, y también lanzamos un video tutorial completo que te guía paso a paso en la implementación.HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA VER EL TUTORIAL• Tutorial de ICL-300 con Tyler VillegasSi estás en el juego por calidad y eficiencia, esto no es opcional — es esencial.🎧 Mira. Aprende. Súbele el nivel.

What if the secret to unlocking up to 35% more yield was already in your canopy — you just weren’t lighting it right?This week’s episode dives into the real numbers behind inner canopy lighting using ThinkGrow’s ICL-300s. We’re not just talking theory — this is data-backed experience straight from Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango, one of Sacramento’s most respected indoor cannabis facilities.Josh has overseen hundreds of lights, tuned spectrums, dialed in DLI, and run side-by-sides at scale. He’s spent nights pulling ICLs one by one just to test reliability. So when he says these lights can conservatively add 15–35% to your yield without changing your top canopy setup, he means it.We break it all down —🧪 The science of photosynthetic depth🌈 Spectrum tuning strategies📈 Real-world crop steering results💡 And the exact way to set up your ICLs to boost yield the smart way.Oh, and we’re dropping a full tutorial video to walk you through implementation step-by-step.If you’re in the game for quality and efficiency, this isn’t optional — it’s essential.🎧 Watch. Learn. Level up.

You’ve heard the numbers. Now here’s how to actually set it up.In this hands-on tutorial, Tyler Villegas, Manager of The Mangotech Store, walks you through everything you need to know to get your ThinkGrow ICL-300s up and running — the right way.🔗 Common cords and splitter setups🧠 How to group control your lights⚡ Proper wiring for safety and efficiency🌊 Full integration with the Hydro-X systemIf you’ve been wondering how to actually implement ICLs in your grow room — from unboxing to group control — this video covers it all.Here is the DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION GUIDEhttps://trolmasterfilese.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ThinkGrow/Model+One/Tech+Sheet/Daisy+Chain+Power+Cord/TDC-1-2-3-4_Tech+Sheet_20231114.pdf🎧 Pair this with the podcast episode for the why.📹 Watch this tutorial for the how.

He got his dad arrested — now he runs the family empire.Tyler Villegas steps into the spotlight with the unbelievable story of the day everything went sideways. From cops at the door to running MangoTech in Sacramento, this episode peels back the curtain on family chaos, redemption, and the grind behind one of the most unique cannabis shops in California.

In this episode of Mango After Hours, we sit down with Crime Alert, Sacramento’s top security and alarm company, to talk about the recent wave of cannabis dispensary break-ins, how security has leveled up, and what YOU can do to protect yourself and your community.🔍 Sacramento has seen a spike in dispensary robberies, with criminals targeting cannabis businesses for cash and product. We break down how thieves are getting in, what security measures actually work, and how local businesses are fighting back.Plus, we dive into how Mango linked up with the Crime Alert crew, share some insane behind-the-scenes stories, and, of course, plenty of laughs along the way.🔐 Stay safe, stay aware, and tune in for the inside scoop on keeping your city secure!

📢 Willkommen zum MangoTech AeroFan Tutorial-Video! 🚀Geleitet von Tyler Villegas, Manager des MangoTech Store in Sacramento, Kalifornien, begleitet dieses Tutorial die zweite Episode unseres Podcasts, in der Josh Barker, Direktor für Anbau bei Miami Mango Cannabis in Sacramento, zu Gast ist.In diesem Video erklären wir die Hauptmerkmale der TrolMaster AeroFans – darunter Installation, Gruppierung und wichtige Erkenntnisse, damit du das Beste aus deinem System herausholen kannst. Egal, ob Anfänger oder erfahrener Grower – dieses Tutorial liefert wertvolles Wissen zur Optimierung deiner Anbauumgebung. Lass uns loslegen! 🌿💨📲 Folge uns & unseren Partnern!🔹 The Mango Tech Store: www.mangotechstore.com | IG: @mangotechstore🔹 TrolMaster: www.trolmaster.com | IG: @trolmaster.agro🔹 ThinkGrow: www.thinkgrowled.com | IG: @thinkgrowledFür weitere Updates folge uns auf Instagram → @mangoafterhours 🚀🔥#MangoTechStore #TrolMaster #AeroFan #GrowTech #CannabisAnbau #IndoorGrow #ThinkGrow

📢 Vítejte v MangoTech AeroFan tutoriálu! 🚀Toto video vede Tyler Villegas, manažer obchodu MangoTech Store v Sacramentu, Kalifornie, a doprovází druhý díl našeho podcastu, kde se k nám připojuje Josh Barker, ředitel pěstování v Miami Mango Cannabis v Sacramentu.V tomto videu si projdeme klíčové vlastnosti AeroFanů od TrolMasteru, včetně instalace, seskupování a důležitých tipů, které ti pomohou vytěžit maximum z tvého systému. Ať už jsi začátečník nebo zkušený pěstitel, tento průvodce ti poskytne cenné znalosti pro optimalizaci tvého pěstebního prostoru. Pojďme na to! 🌿💨📲 Sleduj nás a naše partnery!🔹 The Mango Tech Store: www.mangotechstore.com | IG: @mangotechstore🔹 TrolMaster: www.trolmaster.com | IG: @trolmaster.agro🔹 ThinkGrow: www.thinkgrowled.com | IG: @thinkgrowledPro další novinky nás sleduj na Instagramu → @mangoafterhours 🚀🔥

📢 ¡Bienvenidos al video tutorial de MangoTech AeroFan! 🚀Dirigido por Tyler Villegas, gerente de The MangoTech Store en Sacramento, CA, este tutorial acompaña el Episodio 2 de nuestro podcast, donde presentamos a Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en Miami Mango Cannabis en Sacramento.En este video, explicamos las características clave de los AeroFans de TrolMaster, incluyendo instalación, agrupación y conocimientos esenciales para ayudarte a sacar el máximo provecho de tu sistema. Ya seas principiante o cultivador experimentado, esta guía te proporcionará conocimientos valiosos para optimizar tu entorno de cultivo. ¡Vamos allá! 🌿💨📲 Síguenos y visita a nuestros socios!🔹 The Mango Tech Store: www.mangotechstore.com | IG: @mangotechstore🔹 TrolMaster: www.trolmaster.com | IG: @trolmaster.agro🔹 ThinkGrow: www.thinkgrowled.com | IG: @thinkgrowledPara más actualizaciones, síguenos en Instagram → @mangoafterhours 🚀🔥

Welcome to the MangoTech AeroFan Tutorial Video, led by Tyler Villegas, manager of The MangoTech Store in Sacramento, CA. This tutorial is designed to accompany our second podcast, featuring Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango Cannabis in Sacramento. In this video, we’ll cover the key features of TrolMaster AeroFans, including installation, grouping, and essential insights to help you get the most out of your system. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, this guide will provide valuable knowledge to optimize your setup. Let's dive in!

Episode 2 of Miami Mango After Hours is here! 🚀This episode is packed with everything you need to know about TrolMaster’s new AeroFan line. Alongside our main podcast conversation, We’re breaking down how to group, operate, and install these powerful fans to optimize your grow environment in a step by step tutorial led by Tyler Villegas, Manager of The Mango Tech StoreJoining us is Josh Baker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango Cannabis, bringing expert insights into real-world applications of the AeroFan system. If you’re serious about precision climate control, this episode is a must-watch!🔥 Topics Covered:✅ TrolMaster AeroFan overview✅ Grouping & operating AeroFans✅ Installation tips & best practices✅ How Miami Mango uses AeroFans for optimized growthHit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode! 💨💨📲 For more updates, follow us on Instagram → @mangoafterhours 🚀🔥🔹 The Mango Tech Store: www.mangotech.store | IG: @mangotech.store🔹 TrolMaster: www.trolmaster.com | IG: @trolmaster.agro🔹 ThinkGrow: www.thinkgrowled.com | IG: @thinkgrowled

¡Bienvenidos al primer episodio de Mango After Hours!En este episodio inaugural, el anfitrión Alex Villegas se sienta con Josh Barker, Director de Cultivo en la instalación de Miami Mango, para hablar sobre su trayectoria en la industria del cannabis.Desde sus inicios cultivando en Fort Bragg hasta la gestión de operaciones comerciales a gran escala, Josh comparte conocimientos sobre la ética de trabajo, los desafíos y la evolución de la industria.La conversación profundiza en su experiencia militar, la importancia de la estructura y cómo la innovadora instalación de Miami Mango ha llevado el cultivo de cannabis al siguiente nivel.También exploran la tecnología Trollmaster y ThinkGrow, el papel de la automatización en los cultivos modernos y la constante búsqueda de calidad e innovación.¡No te pierdas los próximos episodios con educación, perspectivas de la industria y una mirada exclusiva a la cultura del cannabis detrás de escena!📲 SÍGUENOS EN INSTAGRAM @mangoafterhours🌐 Visita la tienda online de MangoTechWWW.MANGOTECH.STORE

Vítejte u první epizody Mango After Hours!V této úvodní epizodě si moderátor Alex Villegas sedne s Joshem Barkerem, ředitelem pěstování ve zařízení Miami Mango, aby prodiskutovali jeho cestu v konopném průmyslu.Od jeho začátků v pěstování ve Fort Bragg až po řízení velkých komerčních operací, Josh sdílí své poznatky o pracovní etice, výzvách a vývoji tohoto odvětví.Rozhovor se také zaměřuje na jeho vojenské zázemí, důležitost struktury a na to, jak inovativní zařízení Miami Mango posunulo hranice pěstování konopí.Dále se věnují technologiím Trollmaster a ThinkGrow, roli automatizace v moderním pěstování a neustálé snaze o kvalitu a inovaci.Nezapomeňte sledovat budoucí epizody zaměřené na vzdělávání, vhledy do průmyslu a exkluzivní pohled do zákulisí konopné kultury.📲 SLEDUJTE NÁS NA INSTAGRAMU @mangoafterhours🌐 Navštivte online obchod MangoTechWWW.MANGOTECH.STORE

Willkommen zur ersten Episode von Mango After Hours!In dieser ersten Episode setzt sich Moderator Alex Villegas mit Josh Barker, dem Anbauleiter der Miami Mango-Anlage, zusammen, um über seinen Werdegang in der Cannabisindustrie zu sprechen.Von seinen Anfängen im Anbau in Fort Bragg bis hin zur Leitung groß angelegter kommerzieller Betriebe teilt Josh seine Erkenntnisse über Arbeitsmoral, Herausforderungen und die Entwicklung der Branche.Das Gespräch geht auf seinen militärischen Hintergrund, die Bedeutung von Struktur und die Art und Weise ein, wie die hochmoderne Anlage von Miami Mango die Grenzen des Cannabisanbaus erweitert hat.Sie sprechen außerdem über Trollmaster- und ThinkGrow-Technologie, die Rolle der Automatisierung im modernen Anbau und das unermüdliche Streben nach Qualität und Innovation.Bleiben Sie dran für zukünftige Episoden mit Bildung, Brancheneinblicken und einem exklusiven Blick hinter die Kulissen der Cannabiskultur.📲 FOLGT UNS AUF INSTAGRAM @mangoafterhours🌐 Besucht den Online-Shop von MangoTechWWW.MANGOTECH.STORE