CannaHuman Interview: Susie Plascencia
¡Cannabis Es Para Todas! You may have heard the name Susie Plascencia, aka Susie Greens (@susieplascencia). She’s the founder of Altura Brands (@altura_brands), a premier, Latino-owned house of cannabis brands. This is where Susie has not only stepped into a leadership role, but she has become a powerful leading voice when it comes to standing…
Swimming & Cannabis: An Interview with Amy Van Dyken-Rouen
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is a six-time Olympic gold-medalist swimmer and the most successful athlete at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She was named NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year in 1994. At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Amy became…
Roller Derby & Cannabis: Interview with Bethany Semeiks
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. Bethany “B-Train” Semeiks found roller derby during college in 2006. After graduating from college with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland and a Master’s of Business Administration focused on Marketing and Business Strategy from the University…
Fat Nugs Approved Stoner Gift Giving Guide
Happy holidays, my friends! The giving season is in full swing, and I’m sure you’re in need of a few ideas to fill out your gift lists. From the canna-connoisseur who’s tried it all to the curious cousin who’s still figuring out their vibe, we’ve got the scoop to stuff your stoner stockings. The Fat…
The Gravedigger: An Interview with Gilbert Brown
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. Gilbert was interviewed by Daniel Crawford and Kellie Frederick. Gilbert Brown, aka The Gravedigger, is a retired NFL Superbowl Champion and was a key defender for the Green Bay Packers. He played in the NFL from 1993–2003, playing in 125…
Weight Lifting & Cannabis: Interview with Syd Smiles
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. Sydni Smiley is a personal trainer and social media cannabis influencer. She began her cannabis career in 2017 as a budtender in Southern California, then transitioned to marketing, and eventually became a freelance creator in 2020 during the pandemic, when…
Hemp for the Future – Retrospectively Looking Forward
Iceland is Ready for Legal Cannabis When you think of Iceland, what images do you conjure in your mind’s eye? Volcanoes and glaciers? Geothermal pools, hot springs, and waterfalls? Vikings? How about sustainable cannabis? Iceland’s Hemp for the Future In a country with no medical or recreational markets, but an eye on health and Wellness,…
Muha Meds Review: A Small Sampling from Around The House
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good” Dr. Seuss Hello friends, Crawdad here. Today’s review is of a brand that’s often been imitated, but never really duplicated. I think that’s how that goes… (more on that later) Muha Meds was founded in Los Angeles in 2018 with a…
The PAX Flow Just Upped My Flavor Game
As a person who is professionally trained as a sensory scientist, flavor and effect are my top two factors when determining what strains I like, which ones I love, and which ones I can’t live without. The same goes for strains I don’t care for. Unfortunately, since regulated cannabis hit the market, this list is…
Charlie’s Fine Cannabis
Facility Tour, Review & Fat Nugs First Canine-Human Interview You know that feeling you get when you meet people who are on the same wavelength as you are? Like you’re destined to be friends? Well, I met the crew of Charlie’s cannabis at the Cannaland event here in Arizona last April. We had a good…
Sustainability, Growing Mediums & the Flavor of the Buds You Toke
RIOCOCO: Consistency & Sustainability Rolled Into One Reliable Option When you take a puff of your favorite bud, what’s the first thing that crosses your mind? For me, it’s flavor. After a quick analysis, this thought is followed by the whys and hows. Most of the time, it will take me down the rabbit hole…
Product Review: Blissful Confections
I have known my buddy Frank for a few years now. We connected on LinkedIn and have crossed paths a few times since. Frank is a pharmacist by trade and collector of antique apothecary items by hobby. My first job out of college was at Watkins Inc., a 150-year-old apothecary located in Winona, Minnesota, and…