The way your weed is babied matters immensely toward the quality of flower you take home from your favorite retail shop. This week we cut to the chase with star trimmer, Zebediah Saint, and discuss how hand-crafted Cannabis makes the difference from show #192. Then we'll break down the consumer experience with Mark Seegmueller, the notorious owner of Mad Mark's. It's no mids with Leaf Life! Sponsors:
We'll get you salivating this week over the tastiest of tasty. This one begins by defining what solventless hash rosin is from show #150 with Brian Mathis, a true cannaseuer and hash washer. Then, in the second segment, we'll wax philosophic over the idiosyncrasies of new school hash with the co-owner of Knots Cannabis, Jared Michelman. Get your rigs ready for Leaf Life!
This week we satiate our taste buds with a couple main courses. We'll start with some Infused Adventures with a product creator and baker, Carol Mangabat who is from Show #236, The Munchies. And we'll follow with a discussion about Cannabis the Ingredient with a celebrity plant chef turned Cannabis chef, Julie Houser from Show #179, Plant Based Gourmet. It's always a feast with Leaf Life!
This week we geek out on some of the coolest technology found in the industry and how getting stoned in today's age is easier and more fun than ever. In the first segment we'll check out show #240 for a discussion with Adam Barreto who is the inventor who patented the Turbo Guard for the Blazer Big Shot Torch. And in the 2nd segment we'll check out show #303 for a talk with Ario vape owner Ben Bartell who invents interesting things for Cannabis vaporizing. Let's talk tech! Sponsors: Sessions Avitas Hellavated Rev 22
For this week's show we hop on the controller with Leaf Life defacto expert, Eddie Roberts, who spent years as the marketing manager for GAEMS, which is an acronym for Gaming and Entertainment Mobile Systems. In the first segment we get our Minds Blown with a look back to show #254. And then in the second segment, we go back to show #107 for Augmented Fun with Cannabis, wondering if the new GTA will feature a car thief smoking a joint. This one will have you virtually virtual!
For this week's show, we learn all about mushrooms and how psychedelic retreats are a wonderful way to safely take your trip. In segment one, we'll go back to show #294 to hear from Nathan Webb, a mycology expert. And in the 2nd segment, we'll speak with Ekaterina Henyan, from show #274, who hosts a social purpose retreat that incorporates psychedelics into therapy. This one's a great mush-up, er sorry, mash up!
With the summer movie season just ahead, this week our Leaf Life movie expert, Charles Mudede, senior staff writer and film critic for the legendary Stranger in Seattle, delights us with his unique take on some of the best films for inducing the giggles when you're baked. Segment 1: Show #160 segment 2 Segment 2: Show #269 segment 2
Enjoy the Leaf Life podcast's Best of Cannabis and Dating compilation episode!
Segment One: I Heart Bearded Loraxes Show 284 – Segment 2 Zen as Fuck 145 – Segment 2 Legalize it Show 149 – Segment 2 Heinecoronawieser Show 228 – Segment 2 Segment Two: Could it be Possible Show 179 – Segment 2 Let's Hash it Out Show 224 – Segment 1 More Stoned than the Stones Show 118 – Segment 1 Don't Make it Weird Show 80 – Segment 2
In the early phase of legalization when companies were searching for brand identity, Cannabis was often sexualized in marketing, perpetuating the stigmatism that so many have fought to break. But as that gratuitous lean has largely faded, how can the plant be commercially represented in the next phase. Let's walk the runway with Leaf Life! First segment: Modeling is Hard Second segment: Cannabis Modeling on Social Media Greg the Guinea Pig: Andrea June was discovered at the age of 18 an dmodeled professionally for multiple international agencies and has since ventured into Cannabis modeling. Her Instagram handle is MF Jane (@mfjane). Products Featured: 1. Mama J's—GMO Single Source Rosin 2. Mama J's—Nerdz Single Source Rosin Sponsors: REV 22.2SESSIONSHELLAVATEDAVITAS Stoney Baloney Episode: The Word Perfect
Having piqued the interest of everyone from shamans and artists to quantum physicists, the spirit molecule has quickly become a gateway for those seeking personal enlightenment and insight. So how do we get some? Let's awaken with Leaf Life! First segment: Dimethyltryptamine, What is it? Second segment: 15 Minutes is a Lifetime Greg the Guinea Pig: Jerry Mead is a truth seeker and a freelance psychonaut. Products Featured: 1. 1937 Farms—Blueberry Muffin Vape Cart 2. 1937 Farms—Tropicana Cherries Nug Jug Sponsors: SESSIONS AVITAS HELLAVATED REV 22.2 Stoney Baloney Episode: Your GPS Lied to You
Forming glass into something b beautiful and functional means marrying creativity with technique. And as the form continues to grow in recognition in the art world, how does the eager beginner ignite their own fire? Let's get lit with Leaf Life! First segment: Getting Behind the Torch Second segment: Turning Point Greg the Guinea Pig: JD Maplesden is a veteran glass blower who has worked with Swiss Perk Glass, Mothership Glass and Whitney Harmon Glass and is currently based out of Eugene, Oregon. JD was the Featured glass artist in the Leaf's February 2025 Glass Artist Spotlight. Products Featured: 1. Momma Chans—Halle Berry Nug Jug 2. Fox Cannabis Co—Tahitian Orange Limeade Disposable Vape Cart Sponsors: HELLAVATED REV 22.2 AVITAS SESSIONS Stoney Baloney Episode: Dogtism
Every stoner knows that the paraphernalia used to get high is almost as imperative as the weed itself. And for nearly six hundred years,the innovative ways to make this one ubiquitous smoking device proves that this cannabis culture goes well beyond papers and matches. Get lifted with Leaf Life! First segment: Craftsmanship Second segment: The Cybertruck of Bongs Greg the Guinea Pig: Jacob Robinson is the owner and operator of Bongk, who make expertly crafted chrome unbreakable bongs out of Eugene, Oregon. Products Featured: 1. Lazy Bee—Bacio Bars Nug Jug 2. Lazy Bee—Grape Gasoline Nug Jug Sponsors: AVITASHELLAVATEDREV 22.2SESIONS Stoney Baloney: The Triumphant Return of the moustache
When you realize that the popular approach to building your brand isn't as effective as you'd hoped, how does an industrious entrepreneur innovate unconventional ways to get people to pay attention and buy in? Well, it's all about breaking the rules. Let's get creative together on Leaf Life! First segment: What is Guerrilla marketing? Second segment: Cannabis, the Guerrilla Industry Greg the Guinea Pig: Devin Ryan is a sales executive for Weedmaps and has also been promotions executive for the Cookies brand as well as Pabst Blue Ribbon (@devinkeoniryan). Products Featured: 1. Washing Tons—Gass Face Live Rosin 2. Washing Tons—Gooch Juice Live Rosin Sponsors: REV 22.2AVITASSESSIONSHELLAVATED Stoney Baloney Episode: I Miss Guitar Hero
Owning a Cannabis business takes a lot of patience, hard work, and money--and all those are the predictable attributes. Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball, but is it instead prayer that will provide the directive to keep pushing in the face of adversity? Reach higher with Leaf Life! First segment: You Gotta Have It Second segment: Match Made in Heaven Greg the Guinea Pig: Joe Penovich is the lead excavator and operator and owner of the rev 22.2 Cannabis brand in Southern Oregon and a Sponsor of the Leaf Life podcast (revfarms.com). Products Featurede: 1. Ascension—Matilda Headband x 30G Nug Jug 2. Ascension—Unicorn Nectar Nug Jug Sponsors: REV 22.2 HELLAVATED AVITAS SESSIONS Stoney Baloney Episode: Grease is the Word
Few myths or mysteries have reached the level of notoriety as this American Pacific Northwest hairy, foul smelling apelike man. Why are we so fascinated with this enigma, and why the fuck haven't we found him? Find the missing link with Leaf Life! First segment: The Legend Second segment: I Smoked With Bigfoot and Other Stories Greg the Guinea Pig: Tyler Bounds worked on the TV show Finding Bigfoot on Discovery for 6 seasons and is a fielding investigator for BFRO, the Bigfoot Researchers Organization and has a YouTune Channel called Pacific Northweird (@lostinbounds). Products Featured: 1. Freddy's Fuego—Carrot Cake Nug Jug 2. Freddy's Fuego—Oreo Blizzy Vape Cartridge Sponsors: REV 22.2 HELLAVATED SESSIONS AVITAS Stoney Baloney Episode: My WiFi Divorced Me
The roller rink was a clean and safe place to meet our friends on weekend nights once we hit the age for socializing. But now self-expressionists of all ages have found a fun tribe vibe with fellow stylists who fly when wings are on their feet. Let's roll with Leaf Life! First segment: The Evolution Second segment: Wheels of Self-Expression Greg the Guinea Pig: Andiceia Craft is the Northwest Leaf Budtender of the Month for January 2025 and the World's Dopest Roller Skating Queen (@exotic.flowerzz). Products Featured: 1. Lifted Washington—Scented Marker Nug Jug 2. Lifted Washington—Ztrufflez Live Resin Ripstix Vape Cart Sponsors: AVITAS HELLAVATED REV 22.2SESSIONS Stoney Baloney Episode: Black Licorice is Vile
Leisure sports have always been a casual, yet challenging way to turn on the friendly competition. But as new generations look for entertainment in games, maybe we should take a moment to rediscover one of the most gentlemanly activities around that calls for skill and strategy. Rack 'em up with Leaf Life! First segment: Breaking Balls Second segment: How Do We Make it Stoney? Greg the Guinea Pig: Derek Christiansen is the general manager of High Point Cannabis retail shop and his father beat Willie Moscone, maybe the most well-known pool player of all time. Products Featured: 1. Dungeness Dank—Gorilla Glue #4 Live Resin Vape Cart 2. Dungeness Dank—Purple Punch Nug Jug Sponsors: REV 22.2 AVITASHELLAVATEDSESSIONS Stoney Baloney Episode: Two to Tango
It could be said that spray paint tagging is one of the truest underground forms of making art. Like Punk Rock, it's often reviled as loud vandalism. But for the artist, this can be their way to gaining street cred while offering a thought provoking gift to society. Paint the town with Leaf Life! First segment: Concrete Over Canvas Second segment: High Art Greg the Guinea Pig: Desmond Hansen started as a graffiti vandal and is now a professional muralist whose work is displayed prominently all over the city of Seattle (@desmondhansenart). Products Featured: 1. Bodhi—Berry White Live Resin Cartridge 2. Bodhi--Space Guava Gelato Live Resin Vape Cart Sponsors: AVITASHELLAVATED REV 22.2SESSIONS Stoney Baloney Episode: Traffic Magic
As the capitalizing on Cannabis continues by carpetbaggers and corporations, the sacredness of the plant becomes lost. But as the exploitation is inevitable, how do we safeguard the legacy that we beLEAFers hold dear to our hearts? You're on this mission with Leaf Life! First segment: Roots and Community Second segment: International Stoner Pride Greg The Guinea Pig: Caitlyn Ryan is the executive director of the Washington State Cannabis Alliance and also a Tier 3 producer/processor of Smoking Phoenix Cannabis Company (@caitlynryan, thecannabisalliance.us). Products Featured: 1. Heavenly Buds—Guava Melon Live Rosin 2. Heavenly Buds—Papaya Melonz #7 Live Rosin Disposable Cart Sponsors: SESSIONS AVITAS REV 22.2HELLAVATED Stoney Baloney Episode: Marry the Ketchup