Bob Lobel's New England POTCast

Cannabis delivery for both medical and adult users has come to MA. Aaron Goines, president of the advocacy group Massachusetts Cannabis Association for Delivery chats at length with Bob, Mikey and Lauren about what's taken place and what's next in terms of license acceptance.  NECANN Founder Marc Shepard is feeling much better about his upcoming September convention than he was a year ago and the crew gets ready to appear at the Hynes next month.

Curaleaf's first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with Rolling Stone gets the spotlight as Bob, Mikey and Lauren applaud a new wave of cannabis brand marketing with Curaleaf's team of Kate Lynch, Tracy Brady and Sydney Chernish. Lauren's New England regional update includes impactful changing state laws and Bob is excited by a rare declaration from Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas.

Medwell Health’s Rob Durante and Emily Waxman, Elevate Northeast’s Beth Waterfall and Mass Sense CEO Peter Bernard share their vision of community education and talk about the many challenges of advancing education in an industry with such intense regulatory scrutiny.

Hosts Bob Lobel, Mikey Adams, and Lauren Pray engage in a spirited discussion about an athlete’s use of cannabis at a time when many professional players are becoming vocal about cannabis presence in pro sports. Worcester’s Summit Lounge also becomes a hot topic as states begin to embrace social cannabis clubs.

Bob, Mikey and Lauren get a big-time diversity and sustainability education from Curaleaf’s 'Rooted in Good' team member, Raheem Uqdah, and from the founders of the Sustainable Cannabis Coalition, Peter Dougherty and Shawn Cooney who are based here in Massachusetts. Dr Uma returns with a warning to all physicians, and as usual brings her boundless energy for the positive effects of cannabis.

Co-hosts Bob Lobel, Mikey Adams and Lauren Pray chat up current events. Cozen O Connor Federal Lobbyist Patrick Martin provides a rare inside look at the process and execution of federal lobbying efforts towards legalizing cannabis across America.

Curaleaf Regional President of the Northeast, Patrik Jonsson, walks Bob, Mikey and Lauren through the various efforts being made to support veterans both by Curaleaf and the Cannabis industry. Patrik also provides fascinating insight into state regulatory challenges and the current state of medical licensing.

Co-hosts Bob Lobel, Mikey Adams and Lauren Pray chat up current events. Curaleaf Regional Retail Manager Ricky Figueroa brings the crew up to date on life at the retail level and the company’s continuing diligence toward safety during the pandemic. Burns and Levinson Chairman of Business Law and Chair of the Cannabis Advisory Group, Frank Segall sets the stage for the Fourth Annual State of Cannabis Conference.

Red Sox Hall of Fame Pitcher and long-time cannabis advocate, Bill Lee doesn’t hold back about the benefits of cannabis now…and when he played. Curaleaf Vice President of CSR Khadijah Tribble makes sense of her new job and mission in the most challenging of times

Legendary strain man, Danny Danko talks about his years with High Times and his new local venture. Curaleaf VP of Northeast Cultivation Brian Gaultier takes the pod to another level of cannabis understanding.

Hollywood screenwriter and Needham native Scott Rosenberg talks about weed in the movies and finishes with a story about obtaining his medical marijuana card worthy of a show biz close; Bruins legend Rick Middleton discusses his new cannabis association and fields an onslaught of questions Bob has about the infamous ‘Too Many Men on the Ice’ penalty; Curaleaf VP Marketing Jenn Wong describes the Select Brand rollout in Massachusetts. A memorable Bob Lobel New England POTcast episode.

Executive Director of the MA Cannabis Control Commission Shawn Collins gives an up-to-date report on the adjustments and tact of the Commission as the entire industry works to stay afloat.

Curaleaf, MA President Patrik Jonsson and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey podcast virtually with Bob, Mikey Adams and Lauren Pray amidst the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Janine Bush, President of MA-based Cannabis Staffing Group, helps Bob and Mikey understand the current New England cannabis job market; Curaleaf MA President Patrik Jonsson shares exciting news for Cape Cod cannabis advocates.  

Bob Lobel, Mikey Adams, Curaleaf’s Kate Steinberg and The Harvest Cup’s Scott Brodsky recorded Live from the 2019 Harvest Cup

 Frank Segall and Scott Moskol, join Bob and Mikey Adams to try and make sense of laws and regulations pertaining to the New England cannabis industry.

Bob and Mikey Adams host a spirited conversation with high profile hemp advocate Jim Downing about the vaping controversy and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker abrupt decision.

Bob and Mikey Adams host a fascinating conversation with New England researchers Douglas Klier and Dan Weadlock who are behind genetics for cannabis; where science and technology meet in an effort to cure illness.

'DigBoston editor Chris Faraone and Curaleaf’s Chief of Marketing, VP Katrina Yolen share distinct perspectives on local media in the age of marijuana legalization'

Hanging Out in the Hanover-based Curaleaf Dispensary 'Guest Lounge', featured-guest Mikey Adams and Host Bob Lobel ponder Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee’s capabilities. Curaleaf’s Hanover managers Carly Hays and Laura Martell set Bob straight on dispensary life. Hear Bill Lee’s antiquated home answering machine at episode conclusion. 

Niambi McIntosh, daughter of the revolutionary Peter Tosh, and a strong voice on cannabis criminal justice, highlighted this episode of Bob Lobel’s New England POTcast - NECANN 2019 presented by Curaleaf MA. The legendary Bob Lobel and co-host Bob Snyder do the asking. Niambi, Bill Downing, Marc Shepard, Scott Brodsky, Kate Steinberg and Patric Jonsson  have command of the answers.

 On this episode of the Bob Lobel New England POTCast, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Patrik Jonsson of CuraLeaf discuss the current and future state of the cannabis business in Massachusetts  

The witty Bob Lobel and co-host Bob Snyder welcome featured guest Steven J. Hoffman, Chair of the Cannabis Control Commission, recorded Live at DCU Center during the 2018 Harvest Cup

Bob Lobel, an iconic Boston sports personality, brings his curiosity, passion for the cannabis industry and legendary odd-ball humor to the New England cannabis community. The Debut Episode is made possible by Massachusetts-based Cannakorp, creators of the Wisp and Wisp Herbal Vaporizing System.    CannaKorp co-founder and President, James Winokur helps Bob Lobel try the Wisp System.