Royal Queen Seeds - Cannabis podcast

You're about to hear from one of the leading activists and business minds in the cannabis space: Andrew DeAngelo. As a pioneer within the industry, Andrew co-founded Harborside, one of the biggest and oldest cannabis retailers in the game, known for excellent, award-winning flowers and top-tier consultancy. He also branched off to form his own consultancy business, and Forbes even included Andrew in its list of “The Top 5 Cannabis Industry Consultants You Need to Know”. Business aside, Andrew has also harnessed his visionary leadership to enact social change through the Last Prisoner Project.

Sebastian is more than just a talented cannabis grower and photographer; he's an expert on the art of deep water culture (DWC) cultivation. We sat down with him to understand what it takes to get the most from DWC systems, including crucial watch-outs, top tips, and advice for beginners.

Some growers enter the world of hydro from a soil-based background, whereas others jump right in with no experience at all. No matter where you start from, growing hydroponically can quickly become confusing. That's why we chose to interview Mitchell Gorgichuk. As the creator of Visionary Hydroponics Inc, he knows a thing or two about growing thriving plants using this technique. During his time as a grower and inventor, Mitchell has figured out reliable ways to achieve superior yields and improve water efficiency. Leverage his knowledge and experience to get a head start.

In this interview chef and cannabis educator Brandon Allen opens up about his fascination with cannabis and its effects on the endocannabinoid system, and shares his extensive knowledge of cooking with weed. Years of experimentation with different methods give him unparalleled insight into infusing things with cannabis.

Get ready to dive into the world of cannabis and mindfulness. In this RQS interview, we chat with cannabis advocate and influencer Jessica Gonzalez. Join us as we explore how cannabis and meditation complement each other. After learning how weed can promote positivity and acceptance, you'll discover a meditation practice you can use right away!

If you're curious about the cannabis industry, few people can offer deeper insights than entrepreneur and educator Bradley Poulos. Check out our interview with this battle-hardened professor of entrepreneurship to find out how the cannabis industry is set to develop, the current legal obstacles, and if cannabis businesses will benefit society. Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-bradley-poulos-on-the-present-and-future-of-cannabis-business-n1373

Although cannabis legalization is gaining traction, the herb still carries its fair share of stigma. Listen as Tammy Pettigrew (The Cannabis Cutie) addresses multiple cannabis controversies, including if weed is a gateway drug, if it lowers IQ, and if it's true that stoners are just lazy. Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-debunking-cannabis-myths-with-tammy-pettigrew-n1368

How do cannabinoids act in the brain? Does the US government hold a patent for cannabinoids? Can cannabis treat addiction and depression? How do THC and CBD differ? Take a deep dive into cannabis pharmacology and discover the answers to these questions and many more, with author and Project CBD director Martin A Lee.

When should you start to talk to your kids about cannabis? What's the most valuable thing you can teach them about the herb? Is it possible to smoke cannabis and still be a good parent? Find out the answers to these questions as we interview cannabis nurse Jessie Gill (@jessiegill.marijuanamommy).

If there's one thing David Bienenstock's (@pot_properly) work proves, it's just how important cannabis has been throughout human history. Listen or read along as we interview the prolific and respected journalist and podcast host on all things cannabis. 0:00 Introduction 01:20 What role does cannabis play in the US and European culture? 03:35 What do you think about celebrities that smoke pot? 08:45 If cannabis started with a “hippie” philosophy, why do you think it is now becoming such a major industry? 12:56 Do people care about where the cannabis they're consuming comes from? 18:20 If you had to make a decision, what would you choose to consume: THC or CBD strains? 22:06 Tell us a funny high anecdote that happened among friends. 23:27 Give us a pro tip about smoking pot properly that we don't know! 25:57 Do you think society would change if cannabis were legalized everywhere? * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 28:40 Would you put a minimum age to start consuming cannabis? 31:14 Do you think legalizing cannabis would slow down the criminalization? 34:34 How can we avoid bad cannabis high? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-burning-cannabis-questions-with-david-bienenstock-n1351

Ever wondered how professionals capture the beauty of cannabis? Stock Pot founder and CEO Ophelia (@opheliaswims) explains all in her exclusive interview with RQS, including top tips for budding photographers. 0:00 Introduction 01:50 What is the necessary equipment for a cannabis photoshoot? Does it need to be of professional quality? 03:40 We imagine there can be major differences between shooting indoors and outdoors. Could you name a few? 04:37 When shooting indoors, what's the best way to adjust the lighting when we have yellow or red lights shining on the plants? 05:52 What are the differences between photographing living cannabis plants and harvested flowers? 08:17 What aspects do you focus on the most when it comes to photographing concentrates? 09:52 Could you share with us your top tips for taking creative cannabis pictures? 12:10 How would you recommend starting a career as a professional cannabis photographer? 14:32 What type of jobs can be expected of a cannabis photographer (e.g. in real estate for dispensaries, cannabis photojournalists…)? 16:16 When we see the hashtag #weedporn on Instagram, what is it referring to? 19:04 What are the best practices for editing cannabis pictures? 22:50 What would you say to the people that want to work in the cannabis industry as a photographer? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviewsophelia-professional-cannabis-photographer-n1349

Royal Queen Seeds entrevista a Jimi, fundador de Reggae Seeds (@reggaeseeds) y creador de la nueva ola de CBD que se originó con su variedad Juanita la Lagrimosa. 00:00 Introducción 00:52 ¿Cómo surgió tu pasión por el cannabis? 03:04 Reina Madre x New York Diesel son los padres de una de tus semillas más famosas, “Juanita La Lagrimosa” ¿Qué buscabas cuando las cruzaste? 04:40 ¿Quién se imaginaría que terminaría siendo una variedad tan utilizada en el mundo para crear genética de cannabis y dar pie a una nueva generación de CBD? 05:40 ¿Nos podrías explicar brevemente las raíces y el parentesco de Juanita la Lagrimosa? 07:07 ¿Qué propiedades debe tener una semilla de CBD de calidad? 09:17 ¿Qué opinas de que otros bancos hayan utilizado tus variedades para hacer genéticas de CBD? 10:40 ¿Qué opinas de las variedades de CBD autoflorecientes? ¿Tienes previsto sacar alguna variedad con estos rasgos? 12:03 En nuestro banco de semillas tenemos algunas variedades de CBD como la Dance World, o la Royal Medic, que son descendientes de Juanita la Lagrimosa, ¿qué opinas de ellas? 13:11 Dos de tus variedades más conocidas son Cannatonic y Juanita la Lagrimosa, ¿qué diferencias nos puedes contar entre estas dos variedades? 14:54 ¿De dónde consigues la inspiración para crear variedades nuevas? ¿Te fijas en lo que crees que a los demás les gustaría tener o creas lo que a ti te gustaría consumir? 16:40 ¿Cómo se escoge la parte genética específica que queremos obtener en nuestro cruce final? 18:36 ¿Crees que el CBD podría significar una ayuda a la hora de legalizar el cannabis? 20:16 ¿Cómo has visto la evolución del cannabis medicinal durante los 10 últimos años en España? ¿Cómo prevés el futuro? 21:54 ¿Qué papel crees que puede tener la industria farmacéutica en el desarrollo de variedades usadas para el cannabis medicinal? * PREGUNTAS DESDE INSTAGRAM (@rqs_esp) 23:17 ¿Cómo te sentiste la primera vez que fumaste cannabis con CBD después de haber probado el cannabis con THC? 26:11 ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de fumar una variedad con CBD? 28:17 ¿Cuál es el porcentaje de THC y CBD de la variedad más alta de CBD? Haz click aquí para leer la entrevista: https://www.royalqueenseeds.es/blog-jimi-de-reggae-seeds-creador-de-una-leyenda-del-cbd-n1319

Join us as we interview solventless extraction expert Eric Vlosky! Do you know the difference between extracts and concentrates? How about solventless versus solvent-free extracts? You'll learn the answers to these common questions, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Can you tell us the difference between a concentrate and an extract? 3:11 Can you tell us exactly what solventless or solvent-free extracts are? Because we hear both terms used. 5:20 In your opinion, why do you think so many people are now turning to extracts? 8:13 Obviously, there are loads of pros about extracts, but can you tell us the disadvantages as well? 10:07 Can you tell us what makes a good-quality extract? 12:40 What affects the color of an extract? 15:27 Obviously you have recreational cannabis and therapeutic cannabis, can you do extracts with both? Or can you just use them recreationally? 17:39 Can you tell us if it's best to do extracts with dried flowers, cured flowers, or fresh ones? 20:35 If we're at home and want to create something that is good, you know, what is the easiest solvent extract to do at home? 22:33 Why do you think there's a wide variety of extracts today compared to the past? * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 25:04 Are solventless extracts less potent than solvent ones? 26:51 Why are there different solventless micron screen bags? 29:02 What can we do with the material that remains in the bag? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-understanding-solventless-extracts-with-eric-vlosky-n1338

In this Royal Queen Seeds interview with pleasure and intimacy coach Ashley Manta (@cannasexual), you'll discover how to harness the power of cannabis to enhance your sexual well-being. 0:00 Introduction 1:17 How did you became a cannabis and CBD writer? 2:54 When did you realize cannabis and sex had such a close and beneficial relationship? 3:54 Do you think cannabis motivates the user to seek for pleasure? 4:37 Is cannabis aphrodisiac? 5:21 Does CBD and THC enhance the sexual stimulation in our endocannabinoid system the same? 7:07 Does cannabis in sex affect woman and men the same way? 8:23 What are the benefits and risks to using cannabinoid therapy for sexual wellbeing? 12:55 How can we find the best cannabis consumption method for our sexual needs? 14:57 If we're starting consuming cannabis or CBD, and we want it for the seek of sex and pleasure, how do you recommend should we start with? 18:02 Can you tell us a DIY recipe of cannabis or CBD we can do at home for a romantic date with our partner? 23:20 Which are the main questions your coaching patients ask you? 26:09 Did you find some stereotypes about sex and cannabis along the way? * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 27:42 Can you get high with THC lubricant? 28:21 When you're high can you be too high this impact your erection? 29:24 Is CBD good to relax and try anal sex? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-ashley-cannabis-sex-and-cbd-n1336

Royal Queen Seeds entrevista a Andreu, un joven biólogo especializado en la genética del cannabis y apasionado de esta planta. Si quieres ampliar tus conocimientos sobre la química de la marihuana y sus compuestos esenciales. 0:00 Introducción 00:55 ¿Qué son los cannabinoides, los terpenos y los flavonoides en una planta de cannabis? 06:49 ¿Porqué nos coloca el THC y el CBD no? 09:22 ¿Qué son los ratios en el cannabis? ¿Podemos calcularlos nosotros mismos? 12:58 ¿Porqué el cannabis los produce de forma natural? 16:44 En una misma variedad de cannabis, ¿siempre podemos esperar los mismos resultados en cuanto a cannabinoides, terpenos y flavonoides? 19:49 ¿Podemos aumentar la producción de cannabinoides, terpenos o flavonoides en la planta? 26:00 ¿A qué se deben los olores de la planta? 28:18 ¿Hay alguna variedad que tenga gran presencia de un solo terpeno? 29:51 ¿Qué ocurre cuando realizamos el proceso de descarboxilación? 33:17 ¿De qué cannabinoides dispone el cannabis crudo? 36:18 ¿En qué se convierte el porcentaje de cannabinoides presentes en la planta cuando descarboxilamos? 38:16 ¿Qué podemos esperar de los cannabinoides que se están descubriendo? 43:24 ¿Qué son los cannabinoides sintéticos? Haz click aquí para leer la entrevista: https://www.royalqueenseeds.es/blog-conoce-a-andreu-biologo-especializado-en-genetica-cannabica-n1335

RQS chats with Rachael, a CBD expert that provides insight into CBD dosage, topicals, balms, creams... Find out how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, the key differences between products, and how to make your own preparations in this interview. 0:00 Introduction 02:22 When did you started researching CBD? 04:20 What is CBD and why is it said its therapeutic? 06:54 What should we know about the different types of CBD? 10:53 Before we buy any CBD product, how can we know which CBD % is best for us and how to calculate CBD dosage? 13:33 How can we find our best consumption method? 15:40 Which one is the CBD product you sell more to your costumers and how to use it? 17:09 Can we make CBD products at home? 20:41 If we have more than one CBD product at home, how can we dosage all of them? 23:11 Can we develop CBD tolerance? 23:54 Is CBD available for mixing with other substances or medications? 25:10 Can our pets use CBD? * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 27:00 1. I bought CBD thoothpaste, how can I know how much should I apply? 28:41 2. What should we read on the label that determines a good quality CBD product? 32:21 3. Can we have an allergic reaction to CBD oil? 33:24 4. What do you think about the legalization of CBD? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-rachael-breaks-down-all-things-cbd-n1332

RQS chats with cannabis author and grower Mr. José provides insight into the world of home cultivation. Learn which LEDs to choose, what mistakes to avoid, and how many plants to grow per square metre. 0:00 Introduction 00:57 When did you started growing? 02:00 What do you prefer growing indoors or outdoors? 03:25 What's the most important thing about lights growers should have in mind before buying them? 07:50 Which trainings do you recommend for growing indoors? 14:30 Parents/roomates how to deal with: the increase bill and ventilation? 17:54 How many plants can we grow in a 1m x 1m space? 19:50 Which pot material is the most common to grow indoors? 20:36 What light schedule do you use for feminized seeds? What about autoflowering? 23:11 Which gadgets would you recommend to have to cover specific needs? 26:32 How do you clean your indoor room after each grow? 30:31 Which Royal Queen Seeds strains would you recommend to grow indoors? 32:52 About his book "How to grow cannabis indoors 2.0" 33:15 How did you became a cannabis writer? 37:24 To which type of grower your books are focused? * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 40:05 1. Do you follow VPD in your indoor grows? 42:00 2. How do you implement a living soil program indoor? 42:57 3. In your opinion, is indoor growing better than greenhouse? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-mr-jose-shares-key-tips-for-growing-indoors-n1326

¡Royal Queen Seeds entrevista a Henry Saiz (@henrysaizofficial), un DJ español con un estilo de vida cannábico y creativo para compartir! 0:00 Introducción 00:43 ¿La inspiración y la creatividad con el cannabis son enemigos o son mejores amigos? 01:50 En tu día a día cuando estás produciendo música ¿el consumo de cannabis te ayuda a inspirarte? 03:30 ¿Cómo forma parte el cannabis de tu entorno laboral? 05:37 Mientras estás viajando, ¿cómo consigues el consumo? 07:37 En el caso de tus compañeros Dj's y amigos ¿también lo consumen? 08:58 ¿Qué opinas sobre los estereotipos en el mundo del cannabis? 11:35 ¿Y cómo diste el paso a exponer tu amor por la planta? Tanto en tu entorno familiar como en las redes sociales. 13:56 ¿Te has encontrado a alguien que te dijera que fumar cannabis para inspirarse no está bien? 16:45 ¿Qué consejos le darías a alguien que fumara cannabis y fuera artista, pero por miedo al qué dirán, no consiguiera exponerse? 20:47 El cannabis que consumes en tu día a día, ¿es 100% orgánico o cultivado por ti mismo? * PREGUNTAS DESDE INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 23:47 1. ¿Qué variedad te va mejor para la desarrollar tu creatividad? ¿Índica o sativa? 25:34 2. ¿Qué variedades (nombres) prefieres cuando escuchas música? 27:44 3. ¿Alguna vez has estado demasiado “morado” o afectado, por culpa del cannabis como para seguir pinchando? 29:26 Reflexión Henry Saiz (final de la entrevista) Encuentra la entrevista completa aquí: https://www.royalqueenseeds.es/blog-henry-saiz-mixing-music-and-cannabis--n1278

Royal Queen Seeds discute avec Magnetous Tryko, un maître palisseur de plantes de cannabis avec une certaine sagesse à partager! En savoir plus à l'intérieur: https://www.royalqueenseeds.fr/blog-magnetous-maitre-palisseur-de-cannabis-n1286

RQS conversa con el YouTuber y el cultivador de cannabis Yoidi Ganjah Zone (@YoidiGanjahZoneGanjahFamily) sobre los beneficios y las adversidades del cultivo orgánico. 0:00 Introducción 00:48 ¿Cómo empezaste a cultivar cannabis y por qué de forma orgánica? 03:31 ¿Y cómo nace la idea de abrir un canal de YouTube? 06:13 ¿Qué consejos les darías a aquellos cultivadores que están dudando sobre si abrirse un canal de cannabis? 07:57 ¿Cómo ves la evolución de las redes sociales y cómo crees que está ayudando a los cultivadores cannábicos en cuanto a intercambio de información, de ayudarse unos a otros y crear la comunidad? 10:16 ¿Mostrar tu persona en las redes sociales, te ha traído algún problema en tu entorno familiar, laboral...? 14:21 El futuro del cannabis (La década del cannabis 2020) * PREGUNTAS DESDE INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 17:43 1. ¿Qué trucos tienes para cultivar plantas con cogollos grandes de forma orgánica sin utilizar nutrientes químicos para agrandar los cogollos? 20:09 2. ¿Cuánto tiempo tardas en hacer el compost perfecto para el cultivo de cannabis orgánico? 23:34 3. ¿Cómo solucionar de forma orgánica un problema de bloqueo de nutrientes? 26:08 Reflexión Yoidi (final de la entrevista) Haz click aquí para leer la entrevista: https://www.royalqueenseeds.es/blog-yoidi-y-el-cultivo-organico-de-cannabis--n1267