Articles
Voices from the Fringe: A Conversation of Two Opposing Truths
April 4, 2026
Ky explores what draws us together and what separates us, culturally and geographically, in the final part of this conversational series with her Iraqi neighbor. Ky describes their conversations as between “an infidel and a terrorist” because of their perceived…
Veterinary Medicine Enemy #1: Cannabis and Veterinary Science
April 3, 2026
This article was first published in the Pets issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published in October 2024. Truman’s Story I was pacing my front porch like a big cat stuck behind a fence. My phone was on speaker as I…
The Hotbox With Jonathon Pelzner
April 2, 2026
Sr. Director, Sales Operations | Hoodie Analytics The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or copy-paste Q&As; I sit…
Bud Backstories: Durban Poison
April 1, 2026
This article first appeared in the Destinations issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published in April 2025. Some people travel to find new cannabis experiences, and some travel to find ancient ones. If you’re into strains that carry centuries of history…
Hall of Flowers Ventura, 2026 Recap
March 31, 2026
This was my third Hall of Flowers Ventura. I always enjoy the set and setting of this Expo! The Ventura County Fairgrounds have several open-air halls, where the booths and activations are set up, so moving from one to the…
Cannabis Operator Tips: Vape Cartridges and Testing
March 31, 2026
Your Vape Cartridge Passed Testing. So You’re Protected…Right? Not Always. Why post-sale handling, storage conditions, and failure-to-warn exposure still create risk for cannabis operators. This article is part 2 of the Cannabis Operator Tips series, written to help cannabis operators…
Champions and Supporters: Why Hawaii Still Can’t Legalize Cannabis
March 30, 2026
The paradox is two decades old and still unresolved; in 2000, Hawaii became the first state to legalize medical cannabis through legislative action with Act 228, signed by Governor Ben Cayetano. California was the first to legalize medical cannabis overall;…
The Hotbox with Efrain Sanchez
March 26, 2026
The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or copy-paste Q&As; I sit with my guests, usually multiple times, and…
Homegrown with Jim Berry: Cloning Cannabis
March 25, 2026
This article first appeared in the Tech Issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published December 2024 Hey there, home growers! Welcome back to my basement. This issue is a challenge for me. See, I am a tech geek to the core….
Bud Backstories: The Origins of Alien Technology
March 24, 2026
This article first appeared in the Technology edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, published in December 2024. I have been obsessed with aliens since I don’t know when. Not IF they exist – WHERE they exist. Are they hiding amongst us?…
Ask A Neuroscientist: Cannabis and Meditation:
March 23, 2026
What’s really happening in your brain when you combine cannabis and meditation? Cannabis and meditation are showing up together everywhere—from urban yoga studios to wellness retreats across the country. The pairing makes intuitive sense: both are ancient technologies of consciousness,…