Planted episodes
Sara sits down with cannabis attorney and global policy expert Bob Hoban to break down rescheduling, hemp vs. cannabis, and the evolving global market. From personal stories to supply chains and stigma, this is a deep dive into where the industry is headed next. [Ep 203]
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Planted @ the Sunset Social Club! From queer legacy to economic reality, who built this industry and where is it headed? Rich Magaña + Scott Schmidt on visibility, advocacy, & why cannabis has always been queer… plus Beau Whitney on market shifts, taxes, & the real numbers. [Ep 202]
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Congresswoman Dina Titus joins Sara to break down the future of cannabis policy- from banking + federal reform to the fight for small businesses and medical access. 70% of Americans support legalization… so what’s holding it back? [Ep 201]
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For our 200th episode, Sara sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. From legalization to equity and banking- this is where cannabis policy is headed. “Puff, puff… let’s pass these bills.” [Ep 200]
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Sara Payan sits down with ICBC founder Alex Rogers to unpack Germany’s cannabis reforms, Europe’s emerging markets, and why Berlin is now the global crossroads for cannabis. The international cannabis story is just getting started. [Ep 199]
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Planted podcast, Sara Payan, Fire King Hash, Jonny Zaglin, Carey Grafmiller, Jordan Watts, MJ Bowl, solventless hash, cannabis concentrates, hash culture, Emerald Triangle farmers, cannabis craft producers [Ep 198]
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On location at the Cannabis, Culture & Change conference in West Hollywood, Sara sits down with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma. They dive into banking access, over-taxation, and what it takes to make California’s cannabis industry sustainable. [Ep 197]
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Sara sits down with Heather Pasternak — comedian behind Confessions of a Weed Mom & judge on Cooking on High — to unpack cannabis, comedy & motherhood. Why are wine moms cute, but weed moms controversial? Let’s talk about it. [Ep 196]
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Sara talks pre-roll innovation, automation and quality with Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus.[Ep 195]
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Sara sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder & COO of Silver Therapeutics, for a thoughtful conversation on cannabis retail with heart—community engagement, compassionate leadership, and why the customer experience truly matters. [Ep 194]
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