Welcome to Blunt Horoscopes, your monthly guide to the cosmos. This month is June, 2025. If the spring felt chaotic, or unusually busy, or was filled with false starts or unexpected endings, the month of June ought to apply a…
Last week, I was having a lively discussion with a colleague about mold counts here in NY as opposed to his home cannabis state, California. The discussion got excited, maybe a touch passionate, and I blurted, “Yeah, but the main…
It may have been cloudy outside, but the community and vibes at Revelry Buyers Club were all sunshine. Hosted by ONTHEREVEL, the Basilica Hudson was vibing high with brands, buyers, budtenders, creators from across the country, and the kind of…
CYA Disclaimer: This isn’t medical advice, legal advice, or an excuse to turn your living room into a Phish parking lot. Know your guests. Serve thoughtfully. And please, don’t be the guy handing out 100mg gummies labeled “trust me.” Why…
There’s a stench in the air, and no, it’s not the sweet funk of a fat hash hole slowly burning on warm, sunny, spring afternoon. It’s the rank hypocrisy of the alcohol industry, wheezing and limping into the cannabis space…
While attending Hall of Flowers last month, I had the lucky opportunity to meet and interview Lauren Fontein, co-founder of the Artist Tree, cannabis retail stores and lounges. The Art of it All at The Artist Tree Lauren currently serves…
Welcome to the Internet. Here is a raccoon learning to play jazz on a cute little piano. Here is a hot debate about whether Italians are white. A self-proclaimed business guru is giving you the secret to effective communication (shocker,…
Sara Payan: Hello, everyone, and welcome to Planted with Sara Payan. I’m Sara Payan, your host, and today, our guest is Luke Scarmazzo. He has been a political prisoner, and he has gotten out. He has written a book, “High…
Traveling to Europe isn’t for the faint of heart — but with good food, fire terps, and unforgettable people along the way, that’s really all that matters. This year’s Spannabis in Barcelona felt bittersweet. After more than 20 years, it’s…
Skateboarding and cannabis, although very distinct in nature, have more in common than you might think. Both have scratched and clawed their way from marginalized and subculture activities into mainstream phenomena. They now not only continue to build and influence…
John Michael Mead always wanted to help people. His initial career path was laid with bricks of conventional aspirations. Like his grandfather, John wanted to be a pharmacist. Cannabis wasn’t on his radar. Wasn’t even something he had tried yet….
The cannabis industry is shining a much-needed spotlight on the forgotten stories of individuals incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses through a powerful collaboration aimed at amplifying their voices and supporting their path to freedom. A stellar group of organizations, businesses, and…
