On this podcast, you’ll hear stories from industry experts, medical professionals, policy makers, cannabis users and others across the world who can teach us a thing or two about cannabis. Weed, pot, dope - Cannabis has many different names and frequently people's perception of it is negative. Sometimes from a first hand encounter, but far too often from the tall tales we are told as we grow up. Despite the stereotypes of lazy potheads and reefer madness, over a third of Australians have tried cannabis, and 1 in 10 Australians use it regularly.
In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Patten, former Victorian MP and current Senate candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Party, to discuss her run for the Senate in the lead up to this weekend's federal Australian election, the future of cannabis legalisation in Australia, and why legalising cannabis is not a "single issue".Learn more about the Legalise Cannabis Party: legalisecannabis.org.auVisit Fiona Patten's candidate profile at Fiona Patten – Legalise Cannabis Party
Sean Maloney is the sole Legal Counsel and Commercial Manager for MediCann Health - an Australian based medicinal cannabis company focussed on improving the quality of life of people in need through the use of affordable, reliable and science backed medicinal cannabis products.With a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia, Sean has worked as a Senior Consultant & Solicitor at a Big 4 firm, along with holding senior advisory and compliance roles at the Australian Securities Exchange.In this episode:Reflections on UIC (1:30)Legal Cannabis: Exciting or Daunting? (2:40)Pathway to Cannabis and MediCann (5:10)The legal framework in Australia (10:15)Is there a proclivity to break the law in cannabis work? (19:30)What changes are coming? (23:00)Staying in the loop (28:00)Cannabis around the world (30:00)Quiz: Lionel Hutz (35:00)Cannabis and the ASX (40:45)Crowdfunded Cannabis (47:00)Pauls of Wisdom (53:30)Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail giveandtoke@gmail.com
Rhys Cohen is a self-confessed “drug nerd” who has held countless cannabis-related roles over the past decade as he has become a trusted voice within the industry. With a Masters in Research and Sociology, Rhys has been a cannabis consultant, editor, advisory board member and today is the Policy Officer at Penington Institute.Penington Institute is an independent drug policy non-profit that is currently developing a comprehensive model for cannabis regulation which prioritises community health and safety. They champion an open, rational, and compassionate approach to building and sharing knowledge to reduce drug-related harm and are pushing for an effective regulatory framework for cannabis defined by public health goals, prioritising targeted prevention, education, and treatment.In this episode:Reflections on UIC (1:45)Why Rhys pursued cannabis (5:00)The state of Australian medicinal cannabis (9:20)Protecting the medicinal market (15:30)People are overwhelming still using illicit cannabis (17:15)What is the Penington Institute (19:40)The Annual Overdose Report (21:00)Cannabis regulation in Victoria - Regulate it! (23:45)Rhys' Pieces Quiz (34:45)Vape Battery Ban (40:00)Pauls of Wisdom (42:20)Visit www.penington.org.auTake the Quiz at www.penington.org.au/regulate-it-cannabis-campaign/Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail giveandtoke@gmail.com
James Yodgee is the General Manager of Partnerships at Biortica Agrimed, along with Matthew Turner who is the co-founder and Chief Global Officer of the organisation.Biortica Agrimed operates one of Australia's largest cultivation operations in Australia with greenhouses in Victoria and New South Wales along with a library of over 1,000 cultivars through Canadian-based Apollo Green.In this episode:Matthew's pathway to cannabis/the start of Green Farmers (2:30)James' pathway to cannabis (11:00)Matthew's relationship with cannabis (14:00)James' relationship with cannabis (16:00)Apollo Green Australia (21:00)-pheno hunting-breeder cuts-global scaling-LaValle University-research and developmentHow do you decide what cultivars are worth your time? (32:00)AI assistance (35:15)Pioneering efforts in Canada (39:00)Green Footy Quiz (45:00)The state of Australia (51:30)Cannabis around the world (58:00)Pauls of Wisdom (61:45)Visitwww.greenfarmers.com.auVisitwww.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke onInstagramEmailgiveandtoke@gmail.com
Kate Avruch is the founder of Operator Academy and is a seasoned expert in the cannabis industry having dedicated her career to scaling business operations in Massachusetts and beyond. With a unique blend of technical expertise in facility design, cannabis chemistry, and extraction methodologies, Kate brings a holistic understanding of the industry's complexities.In this episode:Is The Town the best Boston movie? (1:00)Pathway to cannabis (3:45)Growing up with conservative views (19:00)Relationship with cannabis (23:15)Cannabis in Massachusetts (26:30)Quick wins in Massachusetts (35:00)Could Federal legalisation improve things in Massachusetts? (41:45)Hotbox Quiz (46:30)Operator Academy (48:30)Pauls of Wisdom (70:00)Visitwww.operatoracademy.orgFollow Kate Avruch onLinkedInVisitwww.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke onInstagramEmailgiveandtoke@gmail.com
Sara Payan is a cannabis educator, public speaker, policy advocate, and the award-winning host of the Planted with Sara Payan podcast. She's an expert in consumer trends, product development, and building relationships in the cannabis industry. Sara has trained cannabis professionals, consulted for brands on product development and marketing, and worked with various committees, including the California Cannabis Advisory Committee and the San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee. She also co-chaired the San Francisco State Cannabis Legalization Task Force. In this episode: Personal Relationship with Cannabis (6:00) Colon Cancer Treatment (9:00) Does legalisation impact medical patients? (19:45) Finding effective treatments (29:30) Busting Myths: Terpenes (36:45) Podcasting (38:00) The politics in the cause (48:30) Cat Talk (54:00) Podcast Highlights (56:30) Hot Box Quiz (65:15) The State of the Nation: USA (67:00) Connecting with others through consumption (71:30) Budtender Problems (77:15) Pauls of Wisdom (83:00) Listen to Planted with Sara Payan Follow @plantedwithsara on Instagram Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
In this episode of Give & Toke, we sit down with Victorian MP Rachel Payne, for an insightful conversation that marks two years since entering parliament along with 50 episodes of this show. We discuss the transition from Dan Andrews to Jacinta Allan and what it means for cannabis reform (3:00). We talk about the recent win for Victorian patients who drive (5:45), before looking back at two years of navigating hemp reform, pill testing, relationships, compromise, and the importance of evolving and letting go (15:00). We dive into the critical topic of housing affordability and the other challenges facing her electorate of over 600,000 South-East Melburnians (28:00). Rachel highlights the importance of giving a voice to underrepresented groups and how this informs her work in office (33:30). The conversation also turns to the impact of social media and shadow bans on modern politics (37:55), before turning to Fiona Patten's return to the scene (41:50). We play a quick quiz entitled Rachel Profiling (45:00) before diving into the big issues on the horizon for 2025, including personal use and workplace drug testing (50:00). Rachel also touches on the role of medicinal cannabis companies and their social responsibilities (60:00), as well as how she maintains motivation in the face of political disappointment (66:00). Finally, we wrap up with some listener questions where we learn what type of cannabis product David Ettershank would be (71:00). Visit www.rachelpayne.com.au Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpayne_mp Follow Rachel on Twitter @rachelpaynemp Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com
Matthew Dent is the Director of Cultivation at Wangara Cultivation Co. With a boutique indoor grow operation in Queensland, their mission is to produce craft quality cannabis for Australia's local market with a focus on terpenes and the wider entourage effect. In this episode: What is FIRE? (1:00) Pathway to cannabis (2:20) Relationship with cannabis (8:30) Wangara Cultivation Co. (13:30) Selecting genetics (18:00) In defense of Indica and Sativa (20:30) Challenges and successes (23:00) UFO and Alien Quiz (27:15) Declining stigma and progress (34:00) Balancing culture and ‘the rules' (38:00) What's next in Australia (45:30) Pauls of Wisdom (48:00) Connect with Matthew Dent on Linkedin Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Get $10 off accessories with the code ‘CATCHUP' at giveandtoke.com.au The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: What's Up? (0.40) Victoria's drug driving changes (3:45) Medicinal cannabis sales booming (4:50) Health bodies call for end to SAS-B (7:50) Green's Legalisation bill fails (12:20) What can we expect from Trump? (15:40) MP Craig Garland fails roadside test (19:20) Highly Reflective (22:00) Our lovely listeners Driving laws The Queensland LNP Thailand Fiona Patten Dispensed @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Sacha La Forgia is the co-founder of Golden Days Cultivators, a South-Australian based indoor cultivator and supplier of medicinal cannabis born out of prior experience in South Australia's world-renowned alcohol industry. With a Bachelor in Viticulture from the University of Adelaide, Sacha founded and managed 78o Distillery in Adelaide Hills prior to Golden Days before inertia kicked in in 2022, and a change was needed. As global trends in alcohol consumption continue to decline and the health benefits of choosing cannabis over alcohol become more apparent, Sacha founded Golden Days with business partner Ewan Brewerton with the aim to make the world a better place. In this episode: Ditching booze for buds (1:40) Our cultural relationship with alcohol (7:30) Making smarter health choices (12:35) Transferring skills to cannabis (17:20) South Australia's cannabis culture (21:00) Booze History Quiz (24:00) The state of Australian cannabis (28:00) Personal relationship with cannabis (30:15) Golden Days (32:30) Growing indoors with renewable energy (38:00) What's next for Golden Days (41:00) Pauls of Wisdom (48:45) Connect with Sacha La Forgia on Linkedin Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Talmage Herbert began working for RUA Bioscience in 2021. With strong familial ties to RUA's growing region, he first started as a cultivator and is now managing supply chains and partnerships. RUA Bioscience supplies GMP-certified medicines to expanding markets including Europe and Australia backed by its centre of excellence where they incubate superior genetics including exclusive legacy genetics, sharing New Zealand's rich culture with the world. The company's mission is based on their founding principes of integrity, innovation, health and collaboration. RUA is unique in prioritising community well-being with tertiary scholarships, community tours and compassionate access. In this episode: Pathway to cannabis (3:45) New Zealand's cannabis culture (11:40) The failed referendum (18:45) How do Kiwi's access cannabis? (28:50) Cannabis and politics (33:00) The importance of people (35:00) UFC Quiz (42:45) What is RUA? (48:45) Preserving legacy genetics (51:00) Community enhancement (63:30) What's next for RUA? (67:00) Pauls of Wisdom (68:30) Visit www.ruabio.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Get $10 off accessories with the code ‘CATCHUP' at giveandtoke.com.au The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: Kamala Harris and federal legalisation (1:55) Cannabis users skipping work (5:00) The Dispensed Dilemma (7:30) Releaf in trouble? (19:30) New compounding rules (23:00) Roadside testing in South Australia (27:00) Hot Tokes (33:00) What's Up (40:00) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Michael Sassano is the CEO and Chairman of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, a leading European vertically integrated company with a global footprint of distribution. SOMAÍ is building a leading global brand with a robust pipeline of innovative cannabis-based therapeutics. They envision a world where people live a healthy lifestyle empowered by natural cannabis medicine. SOMAÍ owns a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and indoor cultivation in Lisbon, Portugal, and has global sales teams in the largest medical cannabis markets. In this episode: Pathway to cannabis (2:00) Relationship with cannabis (9:00) Sharing the secret sauce (13:30) What is SOMAÍ? (19:00) Excitement in global markets (29:15) Monaco Quiz (41:30) Australians are the winners (45:45) Pauls of Wisdom (54:45) Visit www.somaipharma.com.au Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Tom Forrest is a certified horticulturist, agronomist, and expert in soil and crop production. In 2019, Tom traveled the world as a recipient of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. Visiting 10 different countries, and spending time at more than 50 cannabis cultivation facilities allowed him to publish a white paper and release a short documentary sharing his findings from his worldwide exploration of cannabis. Today he splits his time between Puro which is New Zealand's leading cultivator of cannabis, Indicated Technology and Stealth Garden. He has helped countless groups and organisations to design and supply cannabis cultivation facilities since the start of medicinal legalisation. In this episode: Connecting with cannabis (6:00) A love for family and farming (9:30) Exciting developments in cannabis (13:30) Thoughts on Thailand (19:30) Preserving Landraces, moving on from Indica and Sativa (29:45) Puro New Zealand (35:00) Stealth Garden and Grow Zone Magazine (57:30) Rugby Union Quiz (65:00) Churchill Fellowship and lessons from around the world (70:15) Pauls of Wisdom (85:00) Churchill Fellowship Documentary on YouTube Visit www.indicated-technology.com Follow @tomforrestcf on Instagram Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com
Dr Brian Walker is a member of the legislative council for the Legalise Cannabis Western Australia Party. Having practiced medicine for many years in various different countries, he has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments, and general practice. As a Member of Parliament, Dr Walker believes that far too many of our current laws are archaic, while others are unfit for purpose. Dr Walker's passion is to improve medical, mental, financial, social, and physical wellness across the community. His key goal is to make the world a better place for his grandchildren and yours. In this episode: Tapping into anger (1:20) Drawn to healing (3:00) Drawn to cannabis (7:00) The power of plants (10:30) On to politics (14:50) The next WA election (29:00) Fiona Patten's return (31:30) Quiz: MP's Behaving Badly Pt 4 (33:30) The state of the nation: prescribing, advocacy, activism (36:30) Visit www.brianwalkermlc.com.au Email: brian.walker.mlc@mp.wa.gov.au Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Get $10 off accessories with the code ‘CATCHUP' at giveandtoke.com.au The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: Ukraine legalises medicinal cannabis (2:40) Offensive odours (4:30) Dispensed founder banned (7:00) Is weed causing a booze sales slump? (13:00) Fiona Patten Returns (15:30) Singapore man frames wife with cannabis (17:45) Child and teen use drops in the US (19:40) Cannabis aromas: more than terpenes (22:15) RIP nano-emulsions (24:20) What's Up? (31:50) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Anna Li, The Cannabinista is a cannabis educator who is the host of the Mindful Consumption Podcast. She creates videos on Tik Tok, Youtube, and Instagram where she shares educational content along with fun and delicious cannabis infused recipes, from homemade edibles, infused butters and oils, to cannabis mocktails, and much more. In this episode: Canada's coastal culture (3:00) Reclaiming the word ‘stoner' (4:00) An enthusiasts journey into cannabis and infusions (8:30) Moving on from booze and improving health (14:00) Navigating social media (21:00) Hotbox Quiz (31:30) Cooking with cannabis (33:00) Find Anna at the following… www.thecannabinista.com www.instagram.com/cannabinista.co www.tiktok.com/@cannabinista www.youtube.com/thecannabinista Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com
Fiona Patten has announced a run for the senate for the Legalise Cannabis Party so we've dug this one out of the vault for your listening pleasure. As a Member of Parliament from 2014-22, Ms. Patten chaired the public inquiry into personal cannabis use, and has battled uphill to help other parliamentarians understand how and why people use cannabis. In this episode: How we met (1:40) The fallacy of roadside drug testing (4:30) Discriminating against patients (7:00) Writing to your MP (15:00) Inquiry into personal use (21:00) Victorian Politics (24:00) Personal relationship with cannabis (26:00) MPs Behaving Badly (29:00) What is Decriminalisation (37:00) Paul's of Wisdom (41:00) Follow Fiona on Instagram @fionahpatten Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au
This episode was recorded live at Mull Cafe in St. Kilda on Saturday 24th August. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: Teens and Gummies (1:00) Online Dealers (3:40) Jersey cops fired for smoking (5:10) Australian Exports (6:30) Victoria Compassion Club fined $3.2m (8:00) Philippines legalisation? (10:15) Eric Chan talks compassionate access (11:45) Live Quiz (26:30) Hot Tokes (30:35) What's Up? (33:00) Learn more about Compass at www.ausmca.org Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP' at checkout for $10 off your purchase. @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Jeff Lang is an experienced CEO, Executive and Board Director with expertise across multiple industry sectors. He is respected globally for his track record and experience in defence, aerospace, agriculture, pharmaceutical, sports and multinational retail, new startups and scientific organisations. With a Blackbelt in Taekwondo, Jeff is a former World Masters champion high jumper and professional snowboarder with podium finishes in the X-Games. Dr Cameron Jones is an Environmental Microbiologist with a PhD from Swinburne. Among many things, he is the CEO of Biological Health Services, where he has dedicated himself to elevating the standards of indoor air quality. He is also the CEO of BioMedix in Thailand, a pioneering medical cannabis testing laboratory and clinic housed within the dispensary, House of Pot. With contributions to 100 peer-reviewed papers and over 3500 technical reports, he is passionate about enhancing public health, and the growth of the legal cannabis sector. This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10' at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses. In this episode:Pathway to Cannabis (2:00)Relationship with Cannabis (12:30)Byron Bay Bio (22:15)- Over the counter CBD- Biotechnology- Standardisation- Endless imports- Mary Jane Beer- Operational challenges in Australia- Applied Science- Crowd FundingWhat's That Sport Quiz (47:30)Changing Consumption Norms (52:15)Big Alcohol and corporatisation (61:15)Public Health (68:30)Pauls of Wisdom (74:20) Jeffrey Lang on LinkedIn Visit www.drcameronjones.comVisit www.biologicalhealthservices.com.au Visit houseofpot.comVisit www.biomedix.co.thFollow @drcameronjones on InstagramEmail cameron@drcameronjones.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail giveandtoke@gmail.com
Dr. Riley Kirk is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at University of Rhode Island, a renowned cannabis research scientist with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and is the host of the BioActive Podcast. With research interests broadly focused on the use of medicinal plants in combating antibiotic resistance and alternative pain treatments to opiates, she has studied the medicinal properties of hundreds of plants. She is passionate about providing free and accessible Cannabis education to all users, primarily through social media channels. Dr. Riley Kirk sees education as an integral part of harm reduction and is currently researching the smoking process and how we can better predict what pharmacological effects this leads to. This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10' at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses. In this episode: New Hampshire Living (1:00) Cannabis Origins (8:30) Cannabis and Science (14:30) Cannabis in Politics (19:50) The Science of Smokability (33:00) Hotbox Quiz (43:30) Plants are Medicine (46:30) Bioactive Podcast (50:30) A Vision for Legalisation (62:30) Pauls of Wisdom (66:30) Follow @cannabichem on Instagram Check out the Bioactive Podcast Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP' at checkout for $10 off your purchase. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: Quick Thailand Update (0:40) Stronger regulations on Australian Cannabis (1:35) Snoop Dogg's Dispensary (9:10) $42 Million Raid in Queensland (11:35) Labor Youth push for legalisation in NSW (13:40) It's Science: CBG (17:30) It's Science: Arthritis (19:00) Compassionate Access (21:15) Celebrity Weed (23:40) What's Up? (25:30) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Dan Howard is the CEO of Tasmanian Botanics, an Australian licensed producer of medicinal cannabis located just outside of Hobart. Operating since 2017, Tasmanian Botanics has a mission to increase access for patients and to deter patients from the black market by ensuring products are reasonably priced without sacrificing on quality. Dan cut his teeth in the Canadian cannabis market, and brings years of experience from senior roles in other Fortune 50 companies. This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10' at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses. In this episode: Origins in cannabis (2:00) Tasmanian Botanics' early days (6:30) Learning from Canada (13:50) Learning from the world (23:30) From medical to adult use? (30:00) Hotbox Quiz (31:30) The Australian Industry (32:45) Pauls of Wisdom (42:20) Visit www.tasmanianbotanics.com.au Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Tegan Scates is the founder of Bloomly (formerly High on Hemp). With a passion for inspiring others to take control of the cannabis narrative and promoting greater female representation, Bloomly is one of Australia's largest online educational platforms, with a particular focus on women's health. With the upcoming launch of the Bloomly podcast, expect to uncover the science behind cannabis with experts, celebrate diversity, as women are empowered to embrace its potential in everyday life. From sex to chronic pain, no topic is off-limits. In this episode: Origins in cannabis (3:00) Hemp and lessons from Ma Milk (9:40) From High on Hemp to Bloomly (12:50) Discussing cannabis with your kids (19:00) Cannabis and painful sex (22:00) Raising female voices (27:30) Different delivery methods (33:00) The Vampire Diaries Quiz (37:00) The State of Australian Cannabis (41:00) Pauls of Wisdom (48:20) Visit www.bloomly.au Follow @bloomly.au on Instagram Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP' at checkout for $4.20 off your purchase. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: Aus Senate rejects adult use cannabis (0:30) South Africa Legalises (2:30) Jamie Rickord bails (4:30) An eye on Thailand (8:45) German Police's pro-cannabis plea (10:00) Cannabis legality around Australia (13:00) Hot Tokes (23:00) What's Up (25:00) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail giveandtoke@gmail.com
Treehouse Distribution is dedicated to providing the highest quality flower that meets and exceeds patient expectations. In this episode we discuss Treehouse Distribution, Delta Tetra, the virtues of quality cannabis and Treehouse's exciting partnership with Biortica/Green Farmers. If you're a regular listener of the show, you might've heard Jonathan Jones' recent appearance and today he has returned and brought along Tim Oates, Tim Dyason, Scott Parry and Hamish Barakat. In this episode: Introductions (1:00) Reflecting on Jonathan's Episode (5:00) Cannabis Origins (13:00) What is Treehouse? (31:00) Partnership with Biortica (40:30) What is Quality Cannabis (50:00) Pauls of Wisdom (54:30) Visit www.thetreehouse.world Follow @treehouse_distribution on Instagram Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Jeremy Buckingham was elected as NSW's first Legalise Cannabis Party Member at the 2023 NSW State Election. He is an experienced MP who has spent over two decades passionately advocating for community, the environment and what he calls common-sense laws that serve the people. In his current term Mr. Buckingham is committed to bringing about progressive drug law reform, legalising cannabis, fixing the broken Roadside Drug Testing system and growing the hemp industry. In this episode: Nimbin (1:00) Legalise Cannabis Party (3:30) Growing up a “Hippie Kid” (6:00) A Working Class Drug (8:00) Adult Use in NSW (10:50) Establishing a Viable Hemp Industry (23:10) No Skunk on a Dead Planet (25:00) Metal Band Origins and AC/DC Quiz (27:00) The end of Prohibition? (32:00) Legalisation around the world (37:00) Roadside Drug Testing (41:40) This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10' at www.planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses. Visit www.jeremybuckinghammp.com.au Follow @cannabisjeremy on Instagram Follow @buckinghamJN on Twitter/X Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Give & Toke accessories out now at giveandtoke.com.au - Use code ‘CATCHUP' at checkout for $4.20 off your purchase. Expires May 31st. Australia only. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: 420 arrests in Melbourne (3:30) Dolphins and Alternaleaf (5:25) Thailand's Cannabis U-Turn (7:30) Paid Prescribing (11:00) Delayed Driving Trial (14:40) Enemies of legalisation (17:00) US rescheduling cannabis? (20:30) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail giveandtoke@gmail.com
Jason Gann is a comedian, writer, producer and former actor best known as Wilfred - the bong smoking, na-choss eating, DVD watching dog in the Australian TV show of the same name, as well as the American remake starring Elijah Wood. With his California-based brand Wilfred Cannabis and CBD, he sells in legal US markets and he has just recently been announced as a candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party in the seat of Burleigh. Gann has been a hilarious fixture of cannabis culture for two decades and is now hoping to turn his personal experience with and understanding of the benefits of cannabis into an influential parliamentary position advocating for changes to outdated drug laws. In this episode: Wilfred the Character (1:00) How to Make Nachos (17:30) Relationship with Cannabis (20:00) Legalise Cannabis Queensland (23:30) Delta-8 THC (29:30) Adult-use Legalisation (35:00) Wilfred Cannabis (46:00) Matt Damon Quiz (50:00) Follow @wilfred on Instagram Visit www.wilfredcannabis.com Visit www.legalisecannabis.org.au Visit www.lcpqparty.org Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com
Jonathan Jones is the CEO of Treehouse Distribution. A High Times Cannabis Cup Winner with years of experience in North America and Europe, Jonathan noticed the shortcomings in Australia's medicinal cannabis market and his focus has now shifted to the production of high-quality cannabis grown for Australian consumers. Passionate, hard-working, and occasionally outspoken, Jonathan is a unique and important voice in the Australian cannabis industry with his demonstrable understanding of the intersection between corporate and legacy cannabis. In this episode: Spannabis (1:30) Origins in Cannabis (3:30) Australian Cannabis (21:00) Why do we Import? (26:00) Surviving the Industry (34:00) What makes great cannabis (38:00) Famous Johns Quiz (40:30) Cannabis around the World (42:30) Pauls of Wisdom (57:00) Follow @treehouse_distribution on Instagram Follow @drterpzz on Instagram Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT TO BUDS N BOWLS 2024 - BUY TICKETS AT budsnbowls.com.au The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: What's New (0:30) Contaminated Cannabis Imports (2:00) Vaping Discrimination (4:00) Boring Stoners (5:00) False Positives on Roadside Tests (7:30) Cognitive Decline (10:30) Women in Weed (12:00) Tolerance Breaks Revisited (14:30) Cannabis Gatekeeping (19:00) What's Happening (27:30) New Stories: Imported medicinal cannabis sold without testing for Australian standards, industry warns. (ABC Central Victoria) Epilepsy patient Khali Peek calls for exemptions for medicinal cannabis in smoke-free areas (ABC Radio Brisbane) Like Germany, the UK should legalise weed – but I wish we could criminalise boring stoners (Independent) Adelaide driver disputes loss of licence following drug test proving he was not under the influence (ABC Adelaide) Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk (Neuroscience News) Having women in leadership roles isn't just good for business – it's good for patients too (Cannabiz) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack @AusCannaReviews on Instagram @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Camilo Cortissoz and Juan Angel Bradford are the founders of Green Shepherd, an Australian based cannabis distributor. Hailing from Colombia, Juan and Camilo are committed to returning cannabis to its roots by providing a range of medicinal products lower in THC than many others in the market offer. Instead of aspiring to have the highest THC content, they prefer to focus on the cannabinoid content of the whole plant, offering a viable option for those who want to consume less intoxicating cannabis that still offers significant therapeutic value, yet allows for a more active, functional lifestyle. In this episode: Cannabis in Thailand (1:00) Discovering Cannabis (7:30) Green Shepherd (15:30) Beyond THC Percentage (21:30) CBD in Australia (34:00) Colombian Cannabis (51:00) Colombia Quiz (63:45) Pauls of Wisdom (68:00) Visit greenshepherd.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: AusCannaReviews Giveaways (0:30) Tolerance Breaks (3:00) Jeremy Buckingham: Law & Order (9:45) Legalisation in Germany (14:00) Australian Cannabis Cowboys (17:45) Alternaleaf and the NRL (26:00) CBD and Balanced Products (34:00) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack @AusCannaReviews on Instagram @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Travis Petersen aka The Nomad Cook was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. After a brief appearance on Masterchef Canada, Travis would leave the oil and gas industry to start The Nomad Cook, focusing on pop-up cannabis-infused dinners and in-home private dining. Travis has served thousands of people and is recognised as one of North America's premier cannabis chefs - one that is focused on helping to end the stigma associated with cannabis cooking. With his book Introduction to Culinary Cannabis, Nomadic Nights dining experiences and his upcoming online masterclass, Travis is the curator of a one-of-a-kind events while working towards creating an industry standard for techniques, terminology, safety procedures, and accurate and responsible dosing. Visit www.thenomadcook.ca Follow @the_nomadcook on Instagram Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Dr. Shu Ng is a cannabis prescribing General Practitioner and Chief Medical Officer and Managing Director of Astrid Clinic. Dr Shu approaches her patients with kindness, compassion and holistic care. She is passionate about helping patients undergoing cancer treatment or experiencing cancer-related symptoms, as well as managing symptoms in palliative care. She has broad interests within medicinal cannabis including managing chronic pain, mental health, women's health, neurodegenerative and seizure disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Dr Shu is an Authorised Prescriber and to date has managed over 2000 patients and their journey with medicinal cannabis. In addition to medicinal cannabis, Dr Shu is also passionate about tobacco harm reduction, and is an Authorised Prescriber of nicotine vaping products. In this episode: Dr Shu's Journey Through Medicine (3:00) Cannabis Stigma in Singapore (7:00) Cannabis as Medicine (12:00) THC, CBD and Other Cannabinoids (13:50) Working with Patients (16:00) Being a Cannabis Doctor in Australia (24:30) Cannabis and Driving (29:15) Astrid Clinic (33:45) Nicotine Vaping and Health (42:00) Changes to Vaping Laws (50:30) Pauls of Wisdom (59:00) Visit astrid.health Follow Dr Shu on Instagram @dr.shu.ng Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Jennawae Cavion is the founder of Calyx + Trichomes - a licensed cannabis retailer based in Kingston, Ontario. She is also the Executive Director of NORML Canada - the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. After fighting for decades, there is finally legal cannabis in Canada but there is still a lot of work to be done. Despite Federal legalisation, NORML is still necessary to fight stigma, missing and incomplete information and research, bureaucracy and to clean up the fall out of prohibition. With a decade and a half working with cannabis, Jennawae possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of cannabis and has experience in both legal and legacy markets. Jennawae's passion is converting others from the unregulated market over to the regulated market in which she and so many others fought hard to establish. In this episode: Cannabis in Ontario (3:50) The Ontario Lottery (12:00) The Ontario Cannabis Store (19:00) Calyx + Trichomes (29:00) Hotbox Quiz (33:30) blkmkt/Cultiva (35:00) NORML Canada (36:30) Lessons to learn from Canada (51:00) Follow @jennawae on Instagram Follow @jennawae on Twitter/X Visit www.calyxandtrichomes.com Follow @NORMLCanada on Twitter/X Visit www.norml-canada.org Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what's happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. In this episode: We Need More Australian Cannabis (2:00) The TGA and Advertising (4:00) Anti-Dumping Investigation into Canadian Exports (10:00) Australia's Growing Medical Market (14:20) Thailand Pulling Back on Recreational (18:40) Drug Driving in Queensland (24:20) Upcoming Reviews (29:00) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack @AusCannaReviews on Instagram @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Tom Varga is the co-founder and CEO of Biortica Agrimed which operates one of the largest licensed cannabis cultivators under the Green Farmers brand and has acquired a library of nearly 1,000 cultivars through Apollo Green based in Canada. The original Green Farmers facility located in Victoria is a 4,000 square metre state-of-the-art greenhouse that grows medicinal cannabis for the Australian market. With plans for an additional 16,000 square metre facility in the near future. Green Farmers currently has a range of 20 cultivars already brought in from Canada that are available to grow right here in Australia. With over 20 years corporate experience, Tom's journey to the cannabis industry is founded in seeing a friend with cancer experiencing difficulty in obtaining Australian grown, affordable and consistent medicinal cannabis. This informs the Green Farmers vision to deliver better patient outcomes 'one harvest at a time'. In this episode: Green Farmers Facility (1:30) Changing Norms in Cannabis (8:30) The Green Rush (16:00) Green Farmers Origin Story (19:30) The Importance of People in Cultivation (25:00) Apollo Green Genetic Library (33:00) Australian Cannabis (39:00) Wine 101 Quiz (46:30) Successes and Challenges in Australia (52:30) Greens Legalisation Bill (64:30) Pauls of Wisdom (72:00) Visit www.greenfarmers.com.au Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Click Here to watch this episode on YouTube In this special episode, Paul is on the other side of the microphone being interviewed by past guest, host of 'Higher Living' and Founder and CEO of OnTracka Chad Walkaden. In this episode we explore: The Origins of Give and Toke (2:00) Cannabis and Men's Mental Health (5:00) Trying Medical Cannabis (11:30) Paul's Medical Regime (14:00) Psychologists and Cannabis (21:00) Cannabis in Thailand (24:00) Adult Use Around the World (31:00) Give and Toke Podcast (34:00) Visit www.ontracka.com Download OnTracka on Google Play and Apple Follow @ontrackaapp on Instagram Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Josip Zirdum is the brains behind Friendly Aussie Buds, the go-to resource for all things cannabis related in Australia. With a website, YouTube channel and podcast that focuses on education, entertainment, events, and furthering the cause of legalisation, Josip is a strong advocate for the medicinal and recreational benefits of cannabis. With a self-described punk rock ethos, Josip has extensive experience in marketing and education and in recent years made the move to quit his job, fully dedicating himself to his cannabis related passions including grinder brand Grinderoo, digital solutions hub Creator Club as well as the Australian Cannabis Summit. In this episode: Origins in Education (3:30) Friendly Aussie Buds (17:00) PGR/Plant Growth Regulators (21:30) Grinderoo (35:00) Creator Club and Better Letters (44:00) Australian Cannabis Summit and Plant Education (56:00) Police Raid on Josip's Home (76:00) Growing at Home (82:00) Top 6 Dry Herb Vaporisers (86:00) Visit www.friendlyaussiebuds.com Follow @friendlyaussiebuds on Instagram Follow @friendlyaussiebuds on YouTube Visit www.creatorclub.com.au Visit www.australiancannabissummit.com Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Christina McMullan is an Australian/Canadian cannabis enthusiast who under the handle @auscannareviews is establishing herself as an important patient voice in Australia's medical cannabis scene. Using Twitter/X, Instagram and Substack, she provides in-depth cannabis reviews exploring flavour, visuals, aromas, genetics, terpene profiles and most importantly the effects of medical cannabis. Christina's writing is an important resource for medical cannabis patients while Australia's industry is in its infancy and she continues to prove herself to be a reliable resource with her in-depth reviews of products available here in Australia. In this episode: From Australia to Texas to Canada (1:30) Developing a relationship with cannabis (4:30) Reviewing Cannabis (6:00) An improving market (15:30) CBD and Nanoemulsion (21:30) Dry Herb Vaping and the Venty debacle (31:00) Red Robin Quiz (36:00) Canada before and after legalisation (41:00) Paul's of Wisdom (53:30) @AusCannaReviews on SubStack @AusCannaReviews on Instagram @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Katie Neer is an attorney and Of Counsel at Dickinson & Avella in New York. Prior to private practice, Katie served as Assistant Secretary for General Government and Financial Services in the New York State Governor's Office. She gained in-house experience in the cannabis industry, working as the Director of Government Affairs for a multi-state-operator and Chair of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association. In those roles, she gained a specialised understanding of the challenges facing cannabis operators in several states, including New York, where policymakers recently enacted legislation to legalise and regulate cannabis for adult-use. A member of the New York State Bar, Katie was listed as an attorney on The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch,” List for in 2021. In this episode: Cannabis in New York (4:00) Why the slow legalisation process? (8:50) A thriving illicit market (27:00) NY Medical Cannabis (34:00) What's next for New York? (41:00) Lacrosse Quiz (45:50) Biden's Federal Plans (51:00) Contact Katie at Dickinson & Avella Follow @katieneer on Twitter/X Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Kitty is the owner of Bangkok-based cannabis store Chopaka Shop and she continues to advocate for cannabis in terms of business, policy, human rights and social justice, as well as responsible and safe use. She sees that cannabis has enormous economic value and various beneficial uses, and wants to call upon governments to adopt more progressive views about the plant and its potential powers. In this episode: A Day in the Life of Kitty Chopaka (1:30) Growing up in Australia (3:50) From Corporate to Cannabis (8:50) Decriminalising Cannabis in Thailand (15:30) Evolving Attitudes in Thailand (26:00) The New Thai Government (34:45) Essential Reform in Thailand (41:50) Hotbox Quiz (47:00) Chopaka Shop and Great Grows (48:00) Follow @kittychopaka on Instagram Follow @kittychopaka on Twitter/X Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Andrew Dowling and Mitch Kurz are the hosts of the AltMed Podcast - a series that focuses on exploring the medical benefits of cannabis. With guests ranging from doctors, scientists, company directors, researchers and journalists, AltMed is Australia's premier Cannabis podcast. In addition to AltMed, Andrew is the Director and Mitch the Managing Director of Phytoca, a licensed producer of pharmaceutical cannabis goods with a particular focus on rich plant genetics, minor cannabinoids and terpenes. Visit www.altmed.com.au Follow @phytocaau on Instagram Follow @mitchellkurz on Twitter/X Follow @andrewdowling on Twitter/X Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
David Ettershank is the Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP for the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. In this episode we discuss the brief history of the party, David's pathway to politics and history of protest related arrest, the status of the Drug Driving Amendment Bill, workplace discrimination, Victoria's culture of prohibition, police at Melbourne's 420 protest and Legalise Cannabis Victoria's vision. As a longtime community activist, Mr. Ettershank has actively campaigned to protect amenities and services and has rallied against excessive development in his local community. Prior to politics, he served as the Director of Outcomes Plus - an organisation supporting aged care providers for over 20 years. With political and social consciousness seemingly in his bloodstream, racking up around a dozen arrests for protesting during his younger years in Queensland proves that he is not scared of standing up for what he believes in. As a long-term cannabis consumer, Mr. Ettershank is determined to see it legalised, destigmatised and its many benefits recognised. His passions lie in reform of cannabis laws and capitalising on the opportunities that the cannabis economy can bring to Victorians. Alongside Rachel Payne, he is working hard to make changes to Victoria's outdated laws including those that relate to workplace discrimination, drug-driving and regulated adult personal use. Visit www.davidettershank.com.au Follow @davidettershankmp on Instagram Follow @legalisecannabisvic on Instagram Follow @davidettershankmp on Facebook Follow @dettershankmp on Twitter/X Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Stacey Duffy is the Director of Retail at All Nations Canna. All Nations Canna is a collective, leading the way for meaningful Indigenous participation in the licensed cannabis industry in Canada. Incorporating Indigenous-grown, seed-to-sale products, a network of cultivation facilities and retail stores located on urban and rural reserves, All Nations Canna aims to be the world's largest Indigenous cannabis company. Their mission is to deliver prosperity and social impact to Indigenous partners and communities and to enhance the cannabis community overall. In this episode: Unbeatable BC Summers (2:00) What is All Nations Canna? (4:50) Cannabis is a Start Up (6:50) Relationships with Cannabis (11:20) Excise Tax and Regulations (19:00) Consumer Demands (28:00) Hotbox Quiz (32:00) Indigenous Perspectives in Cannabis (33:00) Community Employment (43:00) Consulting Communities (47:30) Pauls of Wisdom (53:40) Learn More About All Nations Canna Follow All Nations Canna on Instagram @allnations.canna Follow Stacey on Instagram @staceduffy Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Will Stolk is fast becoming one of Australia's most prolific cannabis activists, responsible for stunts including projecting pro-cannabis messages on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, leading to his arrest. He was also behind this year's war-themed 420 protest, taking army tanks through downtown Sydney to mock the failed war on drugs - challenging discriminatory drug driving laws. He is the host of the Willy's World Podcast, he is an ex- professional skier, his Dad made Mexican restaurants a thing in Australia and his Mum's cousin was in AC/DC. He's recovered from a broken back - twice, and Maxim, Yahoo and High Times have labeled him one of Australia's Kings of Cannabis. In this episode we explore Cannabis activism origins (2:00) Skiing and stoner culture (7:00) 420 publicity stunts (10:40) Grassroots activism (18:45) Responsible activism (21:30) Famous Williams Quiz (27:10) Cannabis business in the US and EU (29:00) Legalisation in Australia (35:00) Follow Will on Instagram at @willysworld69 Follow Willy's World Podcast on Instagram @willysworldpodcast Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Antonio Tiergarten is a fellow former budtender who is now the regional sales manager for Western Canada for Rubicon Organics. Rubicon is a licensed producer of cannabis incorporating brands like 1964 Supply Co, Wildflower, Lab Theory and Simply Bare Organic. Hailing from Brazil, it was Antonio's experience at a legacy cannabis dispensary in Toronto prior to federal legalisation that sparked an interest in cannabis and inspired his passionate pursuit of knowledge. In this episode we discuss Working in Canadian Cannabis (02:00) Social Cannabis Consumption (07:00) Being a Budtender (12:00) Regulatory Challenges (14:40) Rubicon Organics (19:25) Simply Bare Organic (25:00) What is Organic Cannabis? (29:00) Hotbox Quiz (33:30) Cannabis in Brazil (35:50) Follow Antonio on Instagram @antonio.rubicon Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Rachel Payne is the Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. With degrees in public policy, sociology and politics, Ms. Payne has extensive experience in advocacy and campaigning and a keen interest in political processes, women's rights, queer rights, equality and community development. As a member of the Legalise Cannabis Party, it almost goes without saying that she is passionate about cannabis law reform and more broadly the role of cannabis as the future of environmental innovation and creation. In this episode, we discuss Cannabis Retail (02:00) Rachel's Pathway to Politics (09:00) The Dynamic Crossbench (11:30) The Harm of Prohibition and Premier Daniel Andrews' rhetoric about cannabis (12:30) Personal Use and Decriminalisation (16:50) Drug Driving Amendment (28:00) Impairment Testing (32:00) Petitioning your MP (41.00) Quiz: Payne on Pain (44:00) The Virtues of Hemp (50.00) Listener Questions (58:00) Visit www.rachelpayne.com.au Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpayne_mp Follow Rachel on Twitter @rachelpaynemp Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council, for the North-Eastern Metropolitan region. As a member of the Victorian Greens, he holds the portfolios of Young People, Education, Legalising Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction. After experiencing firsthand the toll that COVID-19 pandemic took on Australia's artist community he joined the Greens and was elected to parliament in November 2022. We discuss his pathway into politics, conservative attitudes toward drug users, cannabis at a state government level, drug harm reduction, supervised injecting rooms and more. We play the game ‘Politicians Behaving Badly Pt. 3'. Follow Aiv on Instagram @aivgoesgreen Follow Aiv on TikTok @aivgoesgreen Watch Pond on YouTube Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
David Shoebridge is a Greens Senator for New South Wales. He is a recognised voice for social justice and government accountability and is the Australian Greens spokesperson for Digital Rights and IT, Justice, Defense and now cannabis legalisation. We discuss his “radical” politics, submarines, the Greens federal cannabis legalisation plan, what he has learned about cannabis from different jurisdictions and we play the Game ‘Politicians Behaving Badly Pt. 2'. Follow David on Instagram @davidshoebridge Follow David on Twitter @davidshoebridge Follow David on Tik Tok @senatorshoebridge Follow David on Facebook @senatorshoebridge Visit ‘Sniff Off' on Facebook Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveandtoke/message
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