The Smokin' Rope Podcast

Episode 34: Mike McCurdy Discusses the Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition

Mike McCurdy joins this week's show to discuss the newly formed Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition, which includes the Michigan Cannabis Caucus, the The Redemption Foundation, and Last Prisoner Project among others, his role in Attorney General Dana Nessel's win and race, and his work with the Michigan cannabis prisoner relief fund and Michael Thompson.

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.

Episode 33: Michael Thue Talks CBD and Activism

Michael Thue, a hemp and CBD expert and entrepreneur, joins the show to discuss his history and recent legal victory that will result in granting people the ability to consume medical marijuana while on probation.

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

Episode 32: Weldon Angelos Tells His Story

Clemency activist, cannabis entrepreneur and hip-hop producer Weldon Angelos joins the podcast for an exciting episode discussing his past, his presidential pardon and the current state of the cannabis industry.

 

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

Episode 31: Q Talks Social Equity

Anqunette "Q" Sarfoh joins the show to discuss her recent participation in the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency's Racial Equity Work Group, updates on her line of edibles and her role with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

 

Episode 30: Jamie Lowell Returns

Jamie Lowell, Director of Advocacy at The Botanical Co and host of the Jazz Cabbage Cafe, joins the show to discuss budtender training, dispelling myths about THC percentage and cannabis still remaining a Schedule 1 drug in Michigan.

 

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

 

Epsiode 29: Kevin McKinney Talks Cannabis Lobbying

Kevin McKinney is a leading Lansing lobbyist who was instrumental in the passage of Michigan's medical marijuana licensing laws and works with a number of cannabis clients including the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.

 

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

 

Episode 28: Representative Yousef Rabhi Discusses the 2021 Legislature

Representative Yousef Rabhi joins the show to discuss the legal market in Michigan and what potential issues he sees popping up in the legislature this year.

 

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

 

Episode 27: Virg Bernero Discusses the Last 10 Years of Legalization

Virg Bernero, former Mayor of Lansing and know also as "America's Angriest Mayor," joins the show to discuss the last 10 years of legalization and how local communities have evolved in their approach to the industry.

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

Episode 26: Kyle Miller Talks 2021's Changing Market

Kyle Miller, director of strategic relations for Meds Cafe, part owner Easton Craft Cultivation and associate publisher for Sensi Mag, joins the show to discuss his past experience as an activist and shifting into his new roles.

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

Episode 25: Our Year In Review

This week we welcome back guest Rick Thompson as we host a special year in review episode!

Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.