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Welcome to the Smokin’ Rope Podcast, the show that brings together Michigan’s top cannabis growers, advocates and business owners to offer a fresh and honest perspective of Michigan’s cannabis industry. Stick with us to get the lowdown from the people who have been on the ground floor of canna-business in Michigan, and gain insights into where the industry may be heading.
Episodes

Friday Jun 24, 2022
Ep. 102: Combat, Coming Home and Cannabis
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Anton Harb Jr., Iraq combat veteran and veteran advisor for Hero Project USA, joins the show to discuss daily life altering challenges veterans face regarding cannabis usage/access, his recent combat veteran hosted cannabis podcast FOB 16:20, and how Michiganders can help their local armed services community members.

Friday Jun 17, 2022
Ep. 101: Ryan Messerschmidt of Alvarez Cultivation Joins the Show
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Ryan Messerschmidt, Alvarez Cultivation head of cultivation, joins the show to share his story and his thoughts on the evolving market.
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.

Friday Jun 10, 2022
Ep. 100: 100 Straight Weeks of The Smokin’ Rope Podcast
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
We did it folks! 100 straight weeks of hosting, producing and capturing the history of the Michigan cannabis industry on The Smokin' Rope Podcast. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite moments, stories and hopes for the future of the show. Thanks for sticking with us!

Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
TreeTown Chef Ella joins the show to discuss Sugarbush's exciting partnership with GLEN! We also have one of the 150 "Ganjiers' in the world Derek from Bloom City Club as a bonus guest.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and guest host and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling.

Friday May 27, 2022
Ep. 98: Attorney James McGillie Discusses the Importance of Trademarking
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Attorney James McGillie discusses the importance of trademarking and protecting your intellectual property.
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.

Friday May 20, 2022
Ep. 97: Meds Cafe CEO Josh Covert Returns!
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Meds Cafe CEO Josh Covert returns to the show to provide an update on the ever-increasing retail competition 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.

Friday May 13, 2022
Ep. 96: KushnKicks Talks Sneaker Drops and Kalamazoo Cannabis
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Q and MJ from the KushnKicks podcast join the show to give the low down on sneaker culture, the exploding Kalamazoo cannabis scene and what inspired them to start their show!
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.

Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Owner of Sticky Ypsi Jake Abraham and owner of Bullit Budz John Laskowski sit down to discuss the successful Reggae on the Riverside consumption event and a high level view on the rapidly changing Michigan market.
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.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Ep. 94: Behind the Scenes With Nate Darling
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
The Smokin' Rope Podcast head producer and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling steps out from behind the production room this week to reveal some of the origins of the show, the unique challenges involved in cannabis marketing and discussing some upcoming projects involving new podcasts, veterans and therapy dogs!
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.

Friday Apr 22, 2022
Ep. 93: LIVE on 420 From Bloom City Sturgis With General Manager Neil Pagels
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
The Smokin' Rope Podcast hits the road for 4/20 as we broadcast LIVE from Bloom City Sturgis with general manager Neil Pagels to discuss the incredibly busy location and Neil's inspiring story of joining 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.