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Interviews with those involved in the cannabis industry, conversations with patients, cannabis news, more.

Chris Holifield & Tim Pickett


    • Aug 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Utah in the Weeds

    Jacob Johnson and the Libertarian Perspective - #109

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 56:52


    Episode 109 of Utah in the Woods features Jacob Johnson, a Libertarian candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 9. Johnson shared some interesting insight about Libertarian ideologies regarding cannabis and other topics of interest in the Beehive State.

    Brandon Voorhees, Medical Cannabis Patient - #108

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 43:54


    Episode 108 of Utah in the Weeds features Brandon Voorhees, a "marijuana missionary" who made the switch from traditional painkillers to cannabis after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

    How to Start a Career in the Cannabis Industry with Matt Hoffman - #107

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 60:12


    Episode 107 of Utah in the Weeds features Matt Hoffman, a Michigan man who is dedicated to cannabis philanthropy. Hoffman started one of the few nonprofit cannabis companies, and he shared some advice for those interested in working in the cannabis industry.

    Lissa Reed is Uplifting the Cannabis Community - #106

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 53:18


    The 106th episode of Utah in the Weeds features Lissa Reed, Community Programs Manager for Utah Therapeutic Health Center. Part of Lissa's job is overseeing "Uplift," a Medical Cannabis subsidy program for low-income and terminally-ill patients. Since its launch last December, Uplift has raised more than $53,000 to subsidize Medical Cannabis evaluations. Thanks to Lissa's hard work, and donations from the community and UTTHC's partners, 194 patients have already benefited from the program.

    Catching Up with Chris Holifield - #105

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 54:25


    Tim caught up with Chris Holifield, host of "I Am Salt Lake" and a good friend. You may remember Chris as the former co-host of Utah in the Weeds. He graciously offered a copy of their recent conversation for use in this special 105th episode.

    Tyler Hacking on the Science of Cannabis and Mushrooms - #104

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 56:50


    The 104th episode of Utah in the Weeds features Tyler Hacking, a cannabis consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Hacking is also an expert in mycology, the science of mushrooms and other fungi. He uses his expertise to enable cannabis and mushroom farmers to cultivate their crops successfully.

    Connor Boyack and Medical Cannabis Advocacy - #103

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:50


    Episode 103 of Utah in the Weeds features Connor Boyack, who is one of the leading proponents of Medical Cannabis in Utah.

    Thomas Swahn and Ketamine Therapy - #102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 52:07


    Episode 102 of Utah in the Weeds features Thomas Swahn of Swahn Balanced Health, a clinic specializing in ketamine infusion therapy and Medical Cannabis evaluations.

    Vanessa Kyrobie, Medical Cannabis Patient - #101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 50:40


    Episode 101 of Utah in the Weeds features Vanessa Kyrobie, who uses cannabis to treat the painful symptoms of a mysterious and debilitating disease.

    Big Budah and the Medical Cannabis Revolution - #100

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 52:45


    The 100th episode of Utah in the Weeds features a candid conversation with TV host Big Budah. Budah talked about his use of Medical Cannabis to treat chronic pain and sleep issues.

    Journey Into Canna-Therapy with Clifton Uckerman, Part 2 - #99

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 36:08


    Episode 99 of Utah in the Weeds is the second in a two-part discussion with canna-therapist Clifton Uckerman. Clif has quite an interesting life story, and his background has helped to enrich his occupation as a cannabis-affirming therapist.

    Journey Into Canna-Therapy with Clifton Uckerman, Part 1 - #98

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 40:19


    Episode 98 of Utah in the Weeds is the first in a two-part discussion with canna-therapist Clifton Uckerman. Clif has quite an interesting life story, and his background has helped to enrich his occupation as a cannabis-affirming therapist.

    Here's How Utah Celebrates 4/20 - #97

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 33:22


    Cannabis pharmacies around the state held several 4/20 events this year. Tim stopped by three of those events and talked with industry professionals, patients, advocates, and others involved with Medical Cannabis. This episode also includes Clifton Uckerman's keynote speech at the Dragonfly Wellness 4/20 event in Salt Lake City.

    Paul & Bijan, High Times and Beehive Farmacy - #96

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 61:08


    Episode 96 of Utah in the Weeds features High Times CEO Paul Henderson and Beehive Farmacy Founder Bijan Sakaki.

    Former State Sen. Steve Urquhart, Medical Cannabis Advocate - #95

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 65:08


    Episode 95 of Utah in the Weeds features Steve Urquhart, a former state senator who helped to shape Utah's Medical Cannabis landscape. Steve was one of the co-sponsors of "Charlee's Law," the 2014 legislation which legalized CBD oil for people with intractable epilepsy. Steve founded The Divine Assembly, a church whose members use psilocybin mushrooms as a sacrament.

    Tim Teaches Sister to Use Cannabis for Chemo Relief - #94

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 58:43


    Episode 94 of Utah in the Weeds features Michelle Spear, Tim's youngest sister. Michelle suffers from colon cancer and is new to using medical cannabis. In this episode, Tim teaches Michelle to use medical cannabis to relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.

    Donna Froncillo is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #93

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 42:48


    Episode 93 of Utah in the Weeds features Donna Froncillo, a medical cannabis patient in Utah.

    Rich Oborn, Medical Cannabis Program Director - #92

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 63:45


    Episode 92 of Utah in the Weeds features Rich Oborn, the director of Utah's Center for Medical Cannabis. Rich and host Tim Pickett talked about this year's legislative changes to the Medical Cannabis program.

    Collin Mekan, Patient Experience at UTTHC - #91

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 53:56


    Episode 91 of Utah in the Weeds features Collin Mekan, a beloved patient experience agent at Utah Therapeutic Health Center. Collin's friendly demeanor, great sense of humor, and knowledge of Medical Cannabis have made him an invaluable team member at UTTHC.

    The Hurt Blocker - #90

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 69:43


    Episode 90 of Utah in the Weeds is for anyone interested in using cannabis for pain management. Listen to a presentation on this topic from Tim Pickett and his Discover Marijuana co-host, Blake Smith.

    2022 Utah Legislative Session Update - #89

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 43:06


    Utah in the Weeds host Tim Pickett is heavily involved in the 2022 Utah legislative session. In this 89th episode, Tim gives us an update on recent cannabis-related discussions on Utah's Capitol Hill.

    Daniel Jones is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #88

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 40:12


    Episode 88 of Utah in the Weeds features Dan Jones, a war veteran who uses Medical Cannabis for PTSD. Jones says cannabis has helped him retake control of his life.

    Blake Smith, Zion Pharmaceuticals - #87

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 63:30


    Episode 87 of Utah in the Weeds features Blake Smith, Chief Science Officer at Zion Pharmaceuticals. Blake is also one of Tim's Discover Marijuana co-hosts, which recently wrapped its third season.

    Kylee Shumway, WholesomeCo Pharmacist-in-Charge - #86

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 57:32


    Episode 86 of Utah in the Weeds features Kylee Shumway, Pharmacist-in-Charge at WholesomeCo Cannabis. Shumway is also one of the co-hosts of Discover Marijuana's third season.

    PTSD & Cannabis with Clifton Uckerman - #85

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 52:48


    Episode 85 of Utah in the Weeds features Clifton Uckerman, a licensed clinical social worker. He and host Tim Pickett gave a Q&A session about using cannabis to treat PTSD.

    Shawn Hammond of Proper Cannabis Co. - #84

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 49:36


    The 84th episode of Utah in the Weeds features Shawn Hammond, a co-founder of Proper Cannabis Co.

    The Best of 2021 - #83

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 52:08


    Episode 83 of Utah In the Weeds features some of our favorite moments from 2021. In this episode, you'll hear from a variety of patients, industry professionals, legislators, and others with a hand in the cannabis jar.  If you're new to the podcast, this is a great episode to start with. We want to thank all of our listeners and guests for helping us spread the word about Medical Cannabis in Utah and beyond.

    Two Important Medical Cannabis Updates - Utah in the Weeds Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 19:38


    We're taking a little break over the holidays, but wanted to make sure we're giving you some important updates on Medical Cannabis in Utah. In this bonus episode of Utah in the Weeds, host Tim Pickett talks about Utah Therapeutic Health Center's new "Uplift" program, which will help some of the state's most vulnerable patients get access to Medical Cannabis. The second update we wanted to highlight is a change to Utah's regulation for Medical Cannabis follow-up appointments. Starting January 3, patients will no longer be required to meet with their QMPs for a follow-up visit after 90 days. The interval has been extended to six months

    Cody James, Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Program Manager - #82

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 47:19


    Episode 82 of Utah in the Weeds features Cody James, Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Program Manager for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

    Know Your Rights with Tim and J.D. - #81

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 61:25


    Episode 81 of Utah in the Weeds is for everyone with questions about the laws surrounding Utah's Medical Cannabis program. WholesomeCo Inc.'s J.D. Lauritzen, also known as "The Leafy Lawyer," and Tim put together this presentation to go over the most common questions and topics.

    George Breiwa, DynaVap Founder - #80

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 56:05


    Episode 80 of Utah in the Weeds features George Breiwa, the founder of DynaVap, a company specializing in unique Thermal technology for vaporizing cannabis.

    Erica Ballif is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #79

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 53:48


    Episode 79 of "Utah in the Weeds" features Erica Ballif, who received approval via Utah's Compassionate Use Board to use Medical Cannabis to treat her anxiety.

    Riley Meyer, Cultivation Manager at Standard Wellness - #78

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 45:58


    Episode 78 of "Utah in the Weeds" features Riley Meyer, who is an experienced cannabis grower and one of two cultivation managers at Standard Wellness.

    Chris Voss is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 45:05


    Episode 77 of Utah in the Weeds features Chris Voss, a patient who uses Medical Cannabis to treat his multiple sclerosis.

    Melissa Catmull is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 39:45


    Episode 76 of Utah in the Weeds features Melissa Catmull, a Medical Cannabis patient.

    Tana King and Chris Bradford of Cannabis Utah Health and Wellness Expo - #75

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 50:04


    Episode 75 of Utah in the Weeds features Tana King and Chris Bradford, the minds behind the upcoming Cannabis Utah Health and Wellness Expo. The expo will be held Saturday, October 30 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

    RadSource Technologies - #74

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 48:58


    Episode74 of Utah in the Weeds features Dr. Justin Czerniawski and Wesley Spridgeon of RadSource Technologies, a company that can help cannabis growers decontaminate their products prior to testing.

    Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost - #73

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 44:19


    Episode 73 of Utah in the Weeds features Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost of Utah's District 24. Dailey-Provost has worked on a number of Medical Cannabis and hemp bills in the Beehive State. More details to come.

    Amber Franke is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #72

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 39:45


    Episode 72 of Utah in the Weeds features Amber Franke, a Utah mom who says Medical Cannabis has changed her life.

    Former State Rep. Brad Daw - #71

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 46:53


    Episode 71 of Utah in the Weeds features Brad Daw, a former state representative who was instrumental in establishing Utah's Medical Cannabis program.

    Chris Jeffery and Richard Maloney from WholesomeCo - #70

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 45:10


    Chris Jeffery and Richard Maloney joined us on this episode of Utah in the Weeds.

    Chase Hudson is the Founder & President of Hemplucid - #69

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 58:17


    Chase Hudson, Founder and President of Hemplucid joins us on this episode of Utah in the Weeds.

    Adam Toller is a Medical Cannabis QMP in Utah - #68

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 44:43


    Adam Toller is a QMP at Utah Therapeutic. He joins us on this episode of the podcast to share his story.

    Amy Hollenbaugh from SLC Haze - #67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 71:53


    Amy Hollenbaugh from SLC Haze joins us on this episode to share her story.

    Delta 8 vs Delta 9 - #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 45:32


    This was a recording for both Discover Marijuana and Utah in the Weeds where we talk about Delta 8 and Delta 9.

    Vanessa Nielsen is a Medical Cannabis Patient in Utah - #65

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 55:17


    Vanessa Nielsen shares her medical cannabis story on this episode.

    Greg Gardner, Head Pharmacist at Curaleaf in Lehi - #64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 46:53


    On this episode of the podcast we get to sit down and chat with the Head Pharmacist at Curaleaf in Lehi, Greg Gardner. We find out his story.

    Tim Wins Best Medical Cannabis Doctor in Utah Award - #63

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 37:41


    Tim and Chris talk about the recent award that Tim won - "Best Medical Cannabis Doctor in Utah". We also find out about the Utah Medical Cannabis Advisory Group.

    Tyler Beuerlein from Hypur - #62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 43:26


    Tyler Beuerlein from Hypur joins us on this episode of the podcast.

    Making Your Own Edibles & Tinctures with Krissie Holifield - #61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 59:43


    Krissie Holifield joined us on this episode of the podcast to share her cannabis story which include making her own tinctures and edibles.

    Live at WB's in Ogden, Utah - #60

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 75:21


    This episode was recorded live at WB's in Ogden, Utah.

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