CANNABIS IS MEDICINE | DR BONNI GOLDSTEIN
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks with Dr Bonni Goldstein about her new book,
“Cannabis Is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD Are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain”. Dr Goldstein is one of the most respected and experienced medical cannabis physicians worldwide. She has lectured both nationally and internationally about her clinical experience and helps to educate healthcare professionals on how cannabinoids can be incorporated into a patient’s medication regimen. She is the owner and medical director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education and the medical advisor to Weedmaps.com.
RESEARCHING CANNABIS | GEORGE HODGIN
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with George Hodgin, a former US Navy SEAL who earned his MBA from Stanford University. He is the founder and CEO of Biopharmaceutical Research Company which is based out of Monterey, California. BRC is a a federally compliant specialty cannabis research company that holds several Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenses that allow it to engage in legal cannabis activities federally. BRC imported the first ever legal cannabis (containing THC) into the USA under DEA permit from the European Union and from Latin America and works closely with academic researchers and drug developers.
COVID-19 VACCINE FACTS | DR. KEISHA GIBSON
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt with Montel, Dr. Keisha Gibson breaks down the facts, addresses common mis-perceptions and answers questions many people still have about the COVID-19 vaccines available. Dr Gibson is a pediatric nephrologist at the University of North Carolina and the Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion at the UNC Department of Medicine.
CANNABIS & EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Montel talks with Abigail Peck on this episode of Let’s be Blunt about employment discrimination for medical cannabis use. Abigail is a music teacher who has three kids between her and her partner. She has been using medicinal cannabis since 2016 to treat an autoimmune disease which she was diagnosed with in 2011. She shares her story of being terminated from her teaching position after following procedure for disclosing her medical cannabis use.
EXPANSION OF PSYCHEDELICS PART 1
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt Montel is joined by Shelby Hartman, Editor-in-Chief and the co-founder of DoubleBlind, a biannual print magazine and digital media company at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. She is also a reporter and editor specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, and mental health. Her work has appeared in VICE, the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone and more.
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MMA & CANNABIS | JAKE SHIELDS
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Jake is a former UFC welterweight championship contender and was a professional fighter for 20 years. He fought for the Professional Fighters League, Strikeforce, and the UFC. He calls his fighting style “American Jiu Jitsu” which is a fluid mix of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling. He is now teaching Jiu Jitsu, fighting pro Jiu Jitsu matches, and training pro fighters. He has witnessed first-hand the positive impact that cannabis can have on lives.
WEED HUMOR | MIKE GLAZER
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Mike Glazer, a talented actor, Emmy nominated comedian and host at GLAZED, his routinely sold-out live show in LA. He also co-hosts Weed + Grub, an acclaimed podcast with actress and cannabis cultural voice, Mary Jane Gibson. He stars in the 420-friendly comedy shows: High Tech on PRØHBTD, High Guys on Buzzfeed, and First High on Civilized. To date, his work has garnered over 300 million online views
2020 CANNABIS JOB REPORT | SPECIAL EDITION
Despite 2020 being one of the worst years in recent history for most businesses, and with unemployment rates skyrocketing, 2020 was a good year for the cannabis industry, which enjoyed a spike in both revenue and job growth. On this Let’s Be Blunt episode Montel is joined by Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott, and Leafly Cutlure Editor, Janessa Bailey to review the Leafly 2020 Cannabis Job Report
1ST SOCIAL EQUITY DISPENSARY | TUCKY BLUNT
The war on drugs has disproportionately devastated minority communities for decades. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Tucky Blunt, who went from getting arrested for selling weed to owning the first equity owned dispensary in the world, Blunts and Moore Dispensary in Oakland, CA. This incredible man is a true testament to walking your own path. He is the owner of Proud Papas Clothing and Proud Papas Detailing. He worked as a detail trainer at Tesla and has over 30 years of auto detailing experience. He graduated from Oaksterdam University in 2008 with a degree in Cannabis and is the co-host of Talking Bluntly.
BUDDING MIND | BROOKE BURGSTAHLER
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Brooke Burgstahler, the founder of Budding Mind, a cannabis and wellness blog [cannabis education] that showcases the high quality educational and entertaining content she specializes in. In 2018, she was awarded a Golden Telly for her Docu-Series, Prisoners of Prohibition [cannabis incarceration] that she wrote, produced, and helped direct for Merry Jane Media
REVELATION | POT PREACHER [cannabis advocate ]
Montel’s guest on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Michael Sanicola, was a preacher once adamantly opposed to cannabis. His world was flipped upside-down when his three sons were diagnosed with PANDAS which eventually led to a cancer diagnosis in his son Michael. He did a complete 180 with his beliefs in cannabis and became a strong advocate for it once he saw what an incredible impact on him and his sons lives. Now, he works to spread his gospel about the medical benefits of cannabis and is writing his memoir, The Pot Preacher.
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THE LOTUS AND THE BUD | MEDICINE MAN [botanical medicine]
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Chris Kilham who has conducted medicinal research in more than 45 countries across 5 continents and the South Pacific and has taught yoga, meditation, and natural health for over four decades. He is Known as the Medicine Hunter on the Dr. Oz Show, CNN Health, the New York Times, and many other media outlets and has authored fifteen books. His latest book, The Lotus and the Bud, examines the role of cannabis within the ancient yogic traditions of India and the Himalayas and includes an illustrated guide for the practice of his very own system of cannabis-infused yoga.
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VETERANS FOR CANNABIS [medical marijuana]
In this Special Edition episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel Williams and fellow veterans speak out in support of medical cannabis in a virtual press conference organized by MPP in hopes of furthering the Compassionate Cares Act introduced by lawmakers earlier this year in South Carolina. According to the Veterans Affairs National website, veterans will not lose access to benefits if they use medical cannabis through a state sanctioned program, but they cannot allow use or possession at any VA facility due to federal laws, “Veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and services. VA providers can and do discuss marijuana use with Veterans as part of comprehensive care planning, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.”
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AEROSPACE TO CANNABIS TECH [Cannabis Festivals]
Montel talks with Peter Huson, Ph.d. on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, has a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego.
He co-authored CA Bill AB2020 allowing the Northern Nights Music Festival which he co-founded, to be the first legal cannabis sales and consumption event and paving the way for future events in California. He is the Co-Founder and COO at One Log Cannabis Business Park, the Compliance Officer at Mesh Ventures and serves as the Chief of Operations at Backbone, a cannabis software company.
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CANNABIS EDUCATION | EMMA CHASEN [CANNABIS CONSULTING]
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting. Emma graduated from Brown University with a specialized biology degree in medicinal plant research. She is the Co-founder of Eminent Consulting Firm in Portland, Oregon where she works as a cannabis educator and industry consultant
TRICHOME INSTITUTE | MAX MONTROSE [weed expert]
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with cannabis sommelier, Max Montrose. Max is the Co-founder and President of the Trichome Institute, a cannabis education company that among other things, teaches the method of “interpening”, which he defines as the art and science of the cannabis sommelier; evaluating flower for total quality control, psychotropic effects, and a variety type designation. Max is also an expert on psychoactive cacti types from around the world and a lover of all things Mother Nature has to offer.
