Rocky Road Aurora Podcast
We discuss the most current science and resources available to help educate consumers old and new of cannabis. We help to keep people informed to make the the best choices possible for their physical and mental health.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34 - Dawn Abbott of Abbott Coaching
Dawn Abbott has a long history in everything events, including giant inflatables and corporate teambuilding excursions. But her newest endeavor involves coaching the cannabis community back into harmony. Not only with employees but in hel...
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Episode 33 - @megans_js_4daze of Made In Xiaolin
Ever wanted to learn how to roll a good joint? Ever wanted to learn how to roll joints professionally on a world-renowned level? Megan, (@megans_js_4daze) of Made In Xiaolin, will tell you all about it and more in this episode (including ...
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Episode 32 - James Brinkerhoff Jr. of Edun
Happy Labor day weekend! Let's get into some gardening from someone who has been around the world learning how to bring nature into the grow. Listen to James Brinkerhoff speak about how essential and sustainable it is to use the technique...
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Episode 31 - Matt Golden & Megan Macintosh of Mechanical Environments
HAVC, what does it mean to you? Besides making sure it works in the summertime. But what if it is hot all the time? Have fun in this episode with Mat and Megan as we discuss air flow regulation and its importance in the grow.
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Episode 30 - Jessica Watson of ChemChix Supply Co.
30 episodes in and we have yet to talk about what's really doing the work in processing your favorite hash. Jessica Watson, the owner of ChemChix Supply Company, explains it all in this hilarious episode. She expresses her wonderful incit...
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Episode 29 - Dillon Greenstein of Smokiez
Dillon Greenstein is the regional director for Smokiez Gummies. But this is not just another show about edibles. This is an episode about global expansion, sincerity and authenticit , and about candy that has been working since 1908.
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Episode 28 - Ben Michaels Rocky Road Aurora Podcast Host
This episode is here to serve two purposes:1.) Discover what you, the audience wants. What questions would you like answered from these various owners/growers? What topics would you like us to cover more? Who would you like us to interview ...
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Episode 27 - Ben Belgrad of Drinking Vessels
While this episode seems mostly about functional art-inspired cups worth 4 figures or more, that were inspired by various glass pipes and bongs, that were originally created to smoke cannabis flower and concentrates; you will actually find this...
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Episode 26 - Jeremy "Doc," Johnson of Harmony Extracts
So much history in this episode. Also, hear about an article from the local news that helped destroy over six figures in perfectly good product. By the time it is all over, you will learn how to perfectly clean your Puffco. What else could you ...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 - Jason Manegold and Tucker Karl of Dialed In... Gummies (Liquid Episode)
Liquid is the name of the game in this episode. Award-winning brand, Dialed In... Gummies, does just that in this episode. Jason Manegold, owner, and Tucker Karl, project manager, go deep into the how, why, and deliciousness of their newest pro...
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Episode 24 - Heather Schimke Human Resources In Cannabis
HR is in the building and it's about time. The wild west of cannabis is coming to a close and as we near federal legalization, we all have to have our ducks in a row. Heather Schimke talks about the importance of human resources in cannabis. Es...
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Episode 23 - RUBEZILLA & CREW!
This episode is all about the art and soul of cannabis here in Colorado. Rubezilla and his crew get in-depth into his past, present, and future ventures. We also get into mental health and different ways to be happy being human in this crazy wo...
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Episode 22 - TJ Fisker and John Hansen of Mountain Select
A very educational episode and a story of both a MIP and Grow, Mountain select, part-owned by TJ Fisker. TJ and John Hansen get very deep into the solventless extract market and what sets them apart. You must care what you put into your body, &...
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Episode 22
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1:32:55
Episode 21 - Jenny Tran and Natasha Garcia of Dutch Botanicals
Two words; Living Soil. But that is just one part of what makes episode 21 with Dutch Botanicals such a fascinating listen. Beautiful porcelain jars, live rosin water hash-infused flower, and worms crawling around in the soil! Let Dutch Botanic...
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Episode 20 - The Whole Crew of Soiku Bano
Episode 20! We are so excited to hit this milestone with all of you amazing listeners out there. We are even more excited to have the entire crew of Soiku Bano on this very special episode. Xander T. and Joe C. are the brothers, owners, and ope...
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Episode 19 - Austin Larner and Sam Epstein of Free World Genetics
Have you ever wanted to grow your own flower, but thought it would be too expensive? Have you ever tried to understand how and why companies come up with brand new crosses of strains? Well, this is your episode. Austin Larner and Sam Epstein, F...
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Episode 18 - Tyler Braun of Rocky Road Aurora (Budtender)
Tyler Braun, one of the many amazing budtenders of Rocky Road Aurora, talks about his passion for the green. This episode is all about how to best use your budtenders to have a wonderful experience every time. This episode is for you whether yo...
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Episode 17 - Jared Scruggs of Spectra
So much information in this episode, but as the director of wholesale for multiple companies, Jared Scruggs is very knowledgeable about his plethora of products. Most importantly, this episode will talk about understanding your dosage in vapes ...
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Episode 16 - Lee Weiner and Ryan Wilson of Natty Rems
One of the oldest companies in Colorado, Natty Rems is a name everyone knows. Lee Weiner and his trusty sales rep Ryan Wilson go deep into the industry and what makes their products successful for so long. This episode will touch on some scient...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - Dahlia Mertens of Mary Jane's Medicinals
What do topicals do? How do they work? Are they for you? Could THC-A cure cancer? So many questions to be asked... but Dahlia Mertens of Mary Jane's Medicinals is the perfect person to answer them. This true Colorado Cannabis OG makes for a fas...
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Episode 14 - Parker Walton of Cannacraft
Parker Walton is the Owner and Operator of Cannacraft. In this episode, we get deep into the 4 years he had to battle the courts, just to continue to operate. That, on top of mounting taxes in a slumping industry, Parker explains why now ...
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Episode 13 - Murphy Murri of Sano Gardens
There is a deep introspective that only a scientist, practicing on a daily basis, can bring to the discussion of cannabis. Because at the end of the day, we really only know as much as what we don't know. Because we only learn something when we...
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Episode 12 - Ken Reeher of Locol Love
Ken Reeher of Locol Love goes deep into sales and the cannabis market in this episode. Both how it started and where it is going. While we do talk about Locol Love flower and his other company calibrate, he mostly talks about the industry...
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Episode 11 - Jon Spadafora of Veritas and Olio
Who was the first company to do wholesale flower recreationally in Colorado? Which company has a separate garden just for their live resin/rosin? The luxury brands of Veritas and Oilo would be the answer. Jon Spadafora, VP of marketing and sale...
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Episode 10 - Mike Hennesy of Wana
Listen to the good word of your cannabinoid system enjoying some gummies because you made all the right choices from this educational episode. Whether you are a novice or a true aficionado of cannabis, this episode will help guide your sweet ed...
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