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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
Jul 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
40 min
Rair COO Patrick Frakes returns to the show to discuss Rair's recent partnership with Redemption Cannabis, women leadership in all divisions of Rair and the state of the Michigan cannabis 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.
Jul 16, 2021
Jul 16, 2021
30 min
Ida Pearl Lee, Deputy Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, joins the show to discuss the upcoming MICIA Summer Annual, her own podcasting experience and recent developments in Michigan's Delta-8 THC 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.
Jul 9, 2021
Jul 9, 2021
45 min
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins the show as we celebrate our 1-year anniversary of uninterrupted podcasting. Watch our pre-recorded interview with Dana where we discuss her role as Michigan's most progressive and canna-friendly AG, get an update on cannabis expungement efforts, and learn about her bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts.
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.
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
41 min
Roy Liskey, owner and operator of Local Roots Cannabis in Laingsburg, joins the show to discuss running a family-owned cannabis business, the local community's reaction, his philosophy on brands he carries and why Local Roots is not on Weedmaps (and thriving)!
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.
Jun 25, 2021
Jun 25, 2021
37 min
Chris Silva, retail manager at Pharmhouse Wellness in Grand Rapids, returns to the show to update us on the wholesale and retail market, RSO and recent developments with ongoing controversy surrounding the MCMA.
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.
Jun 18, 2021
Jun 18, 2021
37 min
Dart Bank Vice President Nicole Perry joins the show to discuss the hot topic of cannabis industry banking.
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.
Jun 11, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
50 min
Today's show welcomes back long-term cannabis activists and thought leaders Rick Thompson and Jamie Lowell to discuss the latest in the long and ongoing fight between corporate cannabis (MCMA) and the little guys.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Jun 4, 2021
Jun 4, 2021
40 min
Alan Bonsett, founder of NOBO Provisioning Center, joins the show to discuss his story and NOBO's approach to educating consumers on a more progressive view 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.
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
43 min
Today the Smokin' Rope Podcast welcomes "Boogie" Bob Baldori. Bob became famous for his musical career with The Woolies and Chuck Barry, but he is also an accomplished attorney and has a passion for cannabis and social justice issues.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
42 min
The Smokin' Rope Podcast is thrilled to welcome our first sponsor Tim Adams from Maner Costerisan as we delve into the world of cannabis accounting, 280E and how to prep for the inevitable audit!
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.