We The Growers

<p>A Growers podcast hosted by a panel of growers based out of Southern California. We bring you perspective, best practices and discuss the latest technology in the Cannabis Industry. Our guest are knowledgeable sharing years of Cultivation experience throughout a multitude of trades within the Cannabis Industry. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers">https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers</a></p>

Hytek – E.40

We The Growers sits down with Bill, aka Chocolate, and Tyler from Hytek Detroit. Recently, the guys won the Best Overall and Best Tasting categories at Zalympix Michigan 2025.In this episode, Chocolate and Tyler talk about how they produce their cup winning flower. What media they are using, what Athena products they are using, and how they are running their facility as a whole. We also talk about both of their stories coming up in the Detroit Cannabis Industry.Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow Hytek Detroit: https://www.instagram.com/hytek.detroit?igsh=azFhb2F1bTNob3ZzProduced by the Athena Ag Team. We The Growers Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/ Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our Website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

09-25
01:09:06

Growing Pains – E.39

We The Growers sits down with Tom and Seth from Growing Pains. Recently, the guys one the Proper Doinks Dessert Bracket with their cut of Honey Banana.In this episode, Tom and Seth talk about how they produce their cup winning flower. What lights they use, what Athena products they use, Irrigation Strategy, how they dry and cure their product, and how they’re winning with their business in Michigan.Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow Growing Pains: https://www.instagram.com/growingpainsmi/Produced by the Athena Ag Team. We The Growers Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/ Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our Website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

08-27
01:51:33

Chris Mayerson #2 – E.38

We The Growers sits down with Chris Mayerson, a legacy cultivator and entrepreneur to talk about his journey in the Canadian Cannabis Industry.In this episode, we talk about how he got started with Aurora Cannabis, how much he owned, and what he is up to now after launching a craft cannabis business called Black Rock. We also dive into what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur in this industry; overcoming challenges, hard lessons, and the personal philosophy it takes to win.Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrismayersonProduced by the Athena Ag Team.We The Growers Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit our Website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

07-29
02:17:08

Bones Grows and Wow Town – E.37

We The Growers sits with Mike and Bones from @wow.town and @bones_grows. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for both to come up in the industry. Fighting through raids, theft, and everything else that came with cultivation in the traditional market. We also discuss how the two met, how they both run profitable businesses, and both their stories.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747More information about Wow Town and Bones Grows:https://www.instagram.com/bones_grows/https://www.instagram.com/wow.town/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

05-23
02:05:41

T.H.Seeds – E.36

It was an honor to sit down with a legend, @t.h.seeds_official Julian from T.H.Seeds. In this episode, Julian shares his story growing up in Paris and how he got involved in Cannabis, what it was like switching from using organic inputs for over 20 years to Athena, and how Athena has improved his seed production yields.

04-20
01:42:39

Plant Cell Technology – E.35

We The Growers sits with Yoni Kalin from Plant Cell Technology and Rob Schneider, Chief Product Officer at Athena®. In this episode, we discuss the differences between propagation through cloning and tissue culture, the time Tissue Culture adds to workflow, and how to implement Tissue Culture into your program, no matter your facility size. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about Yoni and Plant Cell Technology:https://www.instagram.com/plantcelltech/https://www.instagram.com/yoniriverk/ Produced and shot by the Athena® Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com Follow We The Growers on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/ #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

03-05
01:29:56

Cali Traditional – E.34

We The Growers sits with Jay Honey, Head of Cultivation at @CaliTraditional. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Jay living on the Mountain in Humboldt, Irrigation Strategy in a Mixed Light Greenhouse, and some of the biggest challenges that come with Growing in a Greenhouse in Caliente, Nevada. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about Cali Traditional: https://www.instagram.com/calitraditional/ More information on Jay: https://www.instagram.com/greedygoods/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

01-17
52:18

Thynk Industries x Homage Hemp – E.33

We The Growers sits with Chris Girard and Aaron Pelley of @thynk_industries and Devan with @homagehempco. In this episode, we discuss the differences between THCA and Delta 9 THC, as well as the laws surrounding Cannabis as a whole. Chris and Aaron have over 15 years of experience working in the Cannabis Industry.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747More information about Chris, Aaron, and Thynk Industries:https://www.instagram.com/thynk_industries/https://www.instagram.com/the_true_omega/https://www.instagram.com/dan.k_710/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpelley/More information on Devan:https://www.instagram.com/homagehempco/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

12-27
01:30:07

Poetry of Plants – E.32

We The Growers sits with Nelson Lindsley aka Poetry of Plants on Instagram (@poetryofplants). In this episode, we discuss cost of production in today’s market, testing results across different states, lighting evolution over the years, and all sorts of other cultivation tech. Not only that, but we also dive deeper into Nelson’s story and learn more about the philosophy behind who he is. Thank you for tuning into another episode of We The Growers. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about Nelson Lindsley:https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants2.0/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

10-17
03:34:04

Sipkoi – E.31

We The Growers sits with Derek Sipkoi from Sipkoi in Moreno Valley, CA. In this episode, we talk about what Derek and his team do differently at Sipkoi, his background as a Pro BMX Rider, what eventually led him to Cultivation, Undercanopy Lighting from Craft Farmer, and much more. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about Derek Sipkoi:https://www.instagram.com/sippy.dkoi/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website:https://www.athenaag.com/

08-13
01:33:22

Bryan Gabriel – E.30

@seatowngabriel on what Cannabis did for him."I just started believing in myself... It gave me this ability to see what I could do and believe in myself, and it kind of relaxed my nerves in order to pursue my dreams."Cannabis affects everyone in a different way and I think a lot of us have felt exactly what Gabriel was saying in this clip. One of the best feelings you can get from this amazing plant is Inspiration/Motivation. I hope everyone reading this finds that same thing in their own way.NEW We The Growers E.30 with @seatowngabriel is now live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! In this amazing episode with Bryan Gabriel, we covered how him and his team prefers to grow, the story of when he first discovered what Cannabis could do for him, and what it's like being a dad. To listen, just search We The Growers on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

07-08
01:36:34

BeanFiendz – E.29

We The Growers sits with Dylan Knapp and Jay Schulte from BeanFiendz. In this episode, they get into how they are seeing the best results they have ever seen using both HPS and LED's, both of their backstories, and how they are creating some of the best genetics in the industry. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about BeanFiendz: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanfiendz__/ https://www.instagram.com/mitten_master/ https://www.instagram.com/mobilejay/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com/

05-22
01:58:41

The Village – E.28

We The Growers sits with Mike from The Village and Symbiotic Genetics. They go over everything from the story behind Mimosa, what it was like living in a grow for 4 years, and how Mike is currently using IPM/Stack.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGb...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...More information about The Village:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thevillage/https://www.instagram.com/symbioticgenetics/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com/

05-01
01:41:52

Chris Ghostbudster Farms & Chris Durand – E.27

We The Growers sits with Chris from Ghostbudsters and Chris Durand, head of Manufacturing at Athena. They go over how defoliation rates will affect the overall run, the differences between the EC recommendations between Blended and Pro Line, and also cover how state taxes and regulations are holding cultivators back from running a profitable business.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=630b2eaa0e8a4ff2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747More information about Chris from Ghostbudsters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostbudstersfarm/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com/#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg

03-22
02:18:53

NV Cann Labs – E.26

We The Growers sits with NV Cann Labs own Guy Bertuzzi - Director of Business Development and Parker - Scientific Director to discuss State Testing Regulations, specifically in Nevada. They go over best practices, SOPs, and cleanliness strategies that may help cultivators better understand safety testing protocols. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

01-12
01:12:58

Mile High Dave – E.25

We The Grower is joined by Mile High Dave (@milehighdave420) on Instagram. Dave has made a name for himself with his infamous Dantes Inferno cuts. Moving from California to Colorado with a hustlers mindset, and jumping into cultivating full time, Dave talks about what makes him a successful cultivator from hand feeding to checking runoff up to 5 times per week. Mile High Dave has his most recent overall cup wins here: 2023 Connoisseur Cup Grand Champ - Dantes Inferno #6 cut 2023 Cultivate Showdown 1st - Dantes Inferno #8 cut Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers MileHighDave: https://www.instagram.com/milehighdave420/ #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg

10-26
01:16:39

Growlink – E.24

We The Growers talks automation technology with Growlink. Join their Founder - Ted Tanner, Product Analyst - Marcus Baldinger, Demeter Designs Founder - Sean Sullivan, and Host - Brandon as they analyze new industry technology related to crop steering, irrigation strategy, reading data, and more! We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

09-13
02:32:25

MyFloraDNA – E.23

Join us as we sit with MyFloraDNA, a Sacramento science-based company that specializes in plant pathogen detection testing and DNA fingerprinting for cannabis.They aim to make genetic testing, breeding, and advanced cultivation tools both accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. By leveling the playing field in this way, they are fostering innovation and growth across the entire sector. As a cannabis-centered science company, MyFloraDNA stands at the forefront of the industry, with a firm commitment to creating a sustainable and thriving future for all involved in cannabis cultivation.Social Media: Website: https://myfloradna.com/ Instagram: @myfloradna https://www.instagram.com/myfloradna/ LinkedIn: MyFloraDNA Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/company/myfloradna/ YouTube: @myfloradna https://www.youtube.com/@myfloradna Twitter: @myfloradna https://www.twitter.com/myfloradna1:07:47 – 1:08:10*Cannabis is the 5th largest crop in United States.We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

08-09
01:08:58

Ganny Farmer – E.22

@ganny_farmer on Instagram is infamous for his Colorado grown cannabis and cultivation practices. His story dates back to the early 90's where he started growing in the traditional market from bedrooms to basements; from the USA to Costa Rica and back to the USA. Ganny has done his fair share of running and has had extremely close calls with the law. Listen to this episode of We The Growers to hear the entire story! We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

07-05
01:20:27

Bruce Bugbee – E.21

Dr. Bruce Bugbee is an American scientist with a prestigious educational and research background with degrees from the University of Minnesota, University of California, Davis, and Penn State University (Ph.D.). His work ranges from doing research for NASA, being the President of Apogee Instruments, and being a renowned Director of Crop Physiology at USU. We are happy to have him join We The Growers Podcast to talk the ins and outs of cannabis cultivation; from genetics to environment to nutrients. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

06-02
01:07:29

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