The Smokin' Rope Podcast

Anton Harb Jr., podcast host of FOB 16:20 and U.S. Army combat veteran, joins the show to highlight the upcoming veteran-judged cannabis competition: The Warriors Cup on Dec. 16 from 6-7 p.m. Also on the show, Host Ryan Basore  and co-hosts Tom Beller of Real Leaf Solutions Kevin Pybus of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.

Attorney Paul Tylenda joins the show to highlight his work with the Great Lakes Expungement Network and the evolving cannabis industry after begin involved in the legal landscape for 13 years. Also on the show, Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Kevin Pybus of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.

The Smokin' Rope Podcast teams up with fellow Michigan cannabis podcast hosts from Jazz Cabbage Cafe, ChadWatch and FOB 16:20 for another amazing night of charity to raise funds to allow The Redemption Foundation to support Sons & Daughters United's annual holiday drive. -- Sons & Daughter United is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial, emotional, and legal support to low-income, underprivileged and minority populations. Each year, Sons & Daughter's United's holiday drive ensures the children of those incarcerated by the war on drugs have a fulfilling and meaningful holiday season.

Roy Liskey, co-owner of Local Roots, joins the show to highlight The Mom and Pop Turkey Drop!

Josey Scoggin, program director of The Redemption Foundation, joins the show to preview the 2022 Cannabis Gives Back Telethon that will allow The Redemption Foundation to support the Sons & Daughters United Holiday Drive. Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with show producer Nate Darling.

Frequent podcast guest and industry friend Jamie Lowell joins the show to highlight his exciting new opportunity as the COO for four Meds Cafe locations, recent developments in ex-House speaker Lee Chatfield's allegations, lame duck concerns and possible upcoming CRA enforcement from new executive director Brian Hanna.   Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with host and show producer Nate Darling.

Kyle Cohee, owner of Light'N Up Provisioning & MicroBuddery, returns to the show to highlight his big plans for his upcoming turkey giveaway this Thanksgiving season.    

Jake Hammond, purchasing & vendor relations manager for Meds Cafe, joins the show to highlight the wild west of cannabis sales in the rapidly changing Michigan market.

Jim Salame joins the show to highlight 2022's successful Entheofest and delves into the fight for decriminalizing entheogenic plants. Also featured on the show co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and show producer Nate Darling.

Roy Liskey, owner of Local Roots Cannabis, joins the show to highlight the wildly successful Juke Joint Jamboree, a Redemption Foundation fundraiser hosted at the Liskey family's 200 year old barn. Also featured on the show, host Ryan Basore, CEO of Redemption Cannabis, and co-host owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Katie Lynch Lindgren, Senior PR Manager at Green Stem, joins the show to help our hosts preview the upcoming Juke Joint Jamboree, a one of a kind fundraiser for The Redemption Foundation that brings blues, cannabis and charity together for an unforgettable night. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Jamie Lowell, Jazz Cabbage Cafe host, and Chris Silva, ChadWatch host, join the show to discuss recent developments in police testing scandals and Silva's bid to be the next director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Also featured on the show, host Ryan Basore and co-host Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.  

Nate Russell, owner of CUSTOMPACKCO and The Lab, joins the show to share his extensive cannabis packaging, processing and design background in addition to his thoughts on a rapidly changing market. Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Jeff Remijas, owner of Beachgrass Events, and Katie Lynch Lindgren, Senior PR Manager at Greenstem Provisioning, join the show to highlight The Original Cannabis Crown at The Hartford Speedway this Aug. 26-27.

Tom Hamp joins the show to discuss the world of business coaching and why it is more important than ever before to have lean and efficient business practices. Also featured on the show we have the return of host Ryan Basore and  co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Jason Crockett returns to the show for a Michigan cannabis industry market update! Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Accomplished industry activist Jamie Lowell joins the show to provide an update on the Michigan cannabis industry. Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Danielle Bersano-Ross, director of retail operations at Stone Depot in Jackson, joins the show to discuss the current state of the Michigan cannabis market, Stone Depot's support of cannabis activism and charitable giving and their upcoming Mid-Michigan Cannabis Young Professionals sponsorship. Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Taylor Hottenstein, sales manager at Valor Craft, joins the show to discuss Valor Craft's origins, mission and helps preview the upcoming Mid-Michigan Cannabis Young Professional Mixer. Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Kalkushka Lounge general manager Chris Atteberry and Kalkaska village president Harley Wales join the show to discuss operating Michigan's first consumption lounge! Also featured on the show, co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis with bonus host and show producer Nate Darling.

Anton Harb Jr., Iraq combat veteran and veteran advisor for Hero Project USA, joins the show to discuss daily life altering challenges veterans face regarding cannabis usage/access, his recent combat veteran hosted cannabis podcast FOB 16:20, and how Michiganders can help their local armed services community members.

Ryan Messerschmidt, Alvarez Cultivation head of cultivation, joins the show to share his story and his thoughts on the evolving market. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.   

We did it folks! 100 straight weeks of hosting, producing and capturing the history of the Michigan cannabis industry on The Smokin' Rope Podcast. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite moments, stories and hopes for the future of the show. Thanks for sticking with us!

TreeTown Chef Ella joins the show to discuss Sugarbush's exciting partnership with GLEN! We also have one of the 150 "Ganjiers' in the world Derek from Bloom City Club as a bonus guest. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and guest host and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling.

Attorney James McGillie discusses the importance of trademarking and protecting your intellectual property. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Meds Cafe CEO Josh Covert returns to the show to provide an update on the ever-increasing retail competition in Michigan! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Q and MJ from the KushnKicks podcast join the show to give the low down on sneaker culture, the exploding Kalamazoo cannabis scene and what inspired them to start their show! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Owner of Sticky Ypsi Jake Abraham and owner of Bullit Budz John Laskowski sit down to discuss the successful Reggae on the Riverside consumption event and a high level view on the rapidly changing Michigan market.  Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

The Smokin' Rope Podcast head producer and Redemption Cannabis marketing director Nate Darling steps out from behind the production room this week to reveal some of the origins of the show, the unique challenges involved in cannabis marketing and discussing some upcoming projects involving new podcasts, veterans and therapy dogs! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

The Smokin' Rope Podcast hits the road for 4/20 as we broadcast LIVE from Bloom City Sturgis with general manager Neil Pagels to discuss the incredibly busy location and Neil's inspiring story of joining the industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Catalina Alfaro, Lab Director at Lion Labs, joins the show to discuss Lion Labs' recent partnership with Lake Superior State University to offer a degree program focused on the analysis of cannabis compounds and contaminants. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Owner of Light'N Up Cannabis Co. Kyle Cohee Talks 4/20 Pound Giveaways! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Jamie Lowell joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to preview the unmissable the 50th Anniversary of Ann Arbor Hash Bash! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Sarah Birney, co-founder of Blooming Botanicals, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to help celebrate Women's History Month by sharing her story of becoming a business owner, educating others of CBD usage and the evolving Michigan cannabis industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Lindsay Feehan, owner of Emerald Transport Michigan, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month to discuss her story of becoming a business owner, unique challenges of the Michigan secure transport market and her thoughts on the evolving Michigan cannabis industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Josselin Silva, sales representative for Scout Cannabis Co., joins the show to discuss her history, experience in cannabis sales and thoughts on a rapidly evolving market during our continued celebration of Women's History Month! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo stops by for a quick update on the upcoming Agency name change! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Real Leaf Solutions CEO Krista Beller joins the show to kick off The Smokin' Rope Podcast's celebration of Women's History Month and shares her journey to becoming one of the top cannabis brands in Michigan! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.    

Roy Liskey, owner and operator of Local Roots Cannabis, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to discuss an upcoming barn party fundraiser with The Redemption Foundation as well as an overview of the current Michigan cannabis market. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.

Rick Thompson joins the show to discuss recent headlines involving hemp conversion oil, scandals and has an exciting announcement involving Redemption Cannabis. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions 

Chris Silva, Redemption Cannabis account manager, and Kyle Miller, owner of Easton Craft, join the show to discuss recent changes and price drops in the Michigan cannabis market. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Dan Tomaski, chief science officer of Driven Grow, joins The Smokin' Rope Podcast to discuss his processing history, recent projects and the current state of the Michigan cannabis concentrate market. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Nate Niehuss of Prima Clones and Lou Pino of Gene Traders joins the show to discuss their Skunk hunt! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Josh Covert, formerly know as a renowned Michigan cannabis activist attorney at Covert Law, joins the show to discuss his next industry career move as Meds Cafe's CEO. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.

Jason Crockett joins the show to discuss the ever evolving Michigan cannabis market. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Isaac Liebes of GreenLight, LLC joins the show to discuss grow operations often being overcharged on their utility bills and an exciting partnership with The Redemption Foundation! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Jamie Lowell and Rick Thompson of Jazz Cabbage Cafe join the show for our 2021 Year End Review! Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Josey Scoggin returns to the show to discuss some of the amazing charity and activism efforts the Michigan cannabis community participated in during 2021. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Welcome to the 2021 Cannabis Gives Back Telethon! Tonight, the Michigan cannabis community comes together to give back for one special night of giving to support amazing groups like The Redemption Foundation, Great Lakes Expungement Network, Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition and Sons & Daughters United. This is a special episode where The Smokin' Rope Podcast was joined by additional Michigan cannabis podcasts including Jazz Cabbage Cafe, the MICIA's Cannacast and Planet Green Trees TV for a night of unity to right the wrongs of cannabis prohibition. Cannabis legend John Sinclair even made a special guest appearance!  You may donate to The Redemption Foundation at https://theredemptionfoundation.org/.

Josey Scoggin returns to the show to discuss her amazing work with Sons and Daughters United, holiday shopping for families in need and how the cannabis industry can give back. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.

Former NFL center and NOBO grow operation sales director Charles Missant joins the show to discuss his experience with cannabis in the NFL, recent cannabis collaborations and the state of the Michigan cannabis industry. Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of TRUU Cannabis.