The Smokin' Rope Podcast

Episode 44: BDT Smoke Shop Owner Curtis Goure Talks Michigan Cannabis

Curtis Goure, owner of BDT Smoke Shops Hazel Park, representative for Tommy Chong's cannabis brand and part owner of goshangocannabis joins the show to tell his story and discuss the growing 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.

Episode 43: Penny Milkey of Northern Specialty Health Talks Northern Michigan Cannabis

Penny Milkey, founder of Northern Specialty Health in Houghton, joins the show to discuss her roles as an activist, teacher and a leader in Northern Michigan's 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 42: Mike Stein Talks Cannabis Insurance

Mike Stein of the Michael Stein Insurance Agency joins the show to discuss cannabis business insurance strategies.

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 41: Tim Beck Tells His Story

Tim Beck, one of the authors on the 2008 MMMA law and responsible for many local opt-in initiatives, joins the show to tell his story and thoughts on Michigan's evolving 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 40: Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon Talks Criminal Justice Reform

Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon joins the show to talk criminal justice reform, harm reduction and her role as the only county prosecutor to endorse the 2018 legalization effort.

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 39: Patrick Frakes Talks Rair

Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair, discusses his past experiences with cannabis prohibition, Rair's philosophy and unique approach to cannabis cultivation, and his take on the changes to the retail and wholesale market in the last few weeks.

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 38: Josey Scoggin Talks Sons and Daughters United

Josey Scoggin, first pediatric MMM patient in 2009, board member of MILegalize and the founder of Sons & Daughters United joins the show to discuss her recent work with The Redemption Foundation in establishing the Great Lakes Expungement Network.

 

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 37: Kalkaska Village President Harley Wales Discusses Cannabis Boom

Kalkaska Village President Harley Wales joins the show to to discuss the cannabis boom in Kalkaska and the positive impact the industry is having on small towns across 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.

Episode 36: Republican Rep. Graham Filler Talks Criminal Justice Reform

State Representative Graham Filler joins the show to discuss cannabis policy, criminal justice reform and bipartisanship.

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 35: Nick Zetell Talks 2021 Hash Bash

Nick Zettell joins the show to discuss the 50th anniversary of Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash Festival, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, MILegalize and Decriminalize Nature!

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