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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
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
42 min
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.
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
32 min
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.
Apr 30, 2021
Apr 30, 2021
43 min
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.
Apr 23, 2021
Apr 23, 2021
47 min
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.
Apr 16, 2021
Apr 16, 2021
38 min
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Apr 9, 2021
41 min
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Apr 2, 2021
42 min
Mar 26, 2021
Mar 26, 2021
38 min
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.
Mar 19, 2021
Mar 19, 2021
22 min
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.
Mar 12, 2021
Mar 12, 2021
34 min
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.