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Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) talks with Minnesota Lynx Broadcaster Sloane Martin about their series vs. Golden State Valkyries, is it WNBA title or bust, expanding the finals to seven games and more.
This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha), wonders if he feels regret for finding certain things late in life, and he plays Card DeSharks.
Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) talks with Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer Alec Lewis from The Athletic about narratives, JJ McCarthy's amazing performance, Wild Reichard's kick, the biggest concern this week, the problem the Falcons present and more.
The Lead, Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) has the Lead, DeRush Hour Headlines, and he talks Vikings with Beat Reporter Alec Lewis from The Athletic.
It's been a perfect start at home, but can Sunderland pick up their first points away from Wearside when they visit Crystal Palace this week? Palace are still on a high after winning their first major trophy in history in May, and head into the game unbeaten, still with their captain and key man Marc Giui, and looking to keep the good times going. Can we halt it? To help me preview the game is the excellent Dan Cook from the well known Palace podcast and website HLTCO. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CPFC #EPL
$8 billion in products hit shelves each year with True Terpenes inside. The real edge? Turning sensory science—backed by data—into products that connect and fill clear gaps in the market.We break down what cannabis can borrow from wine (shared language, guided discovery), where that analogy stops, and why toxicology and standards are the new trust layer.Plus: how to transform the consumer experience, educate at scale, and move beyond THC% and indica/sativa as guideposts—especially as regions and genetics evolve.This week we sit down with Dan Cook, CEO of True Terpenes, to discuss:Sensory > THC: using shared language (and data) to build products people can feelFrom grape to gas: wine's aroma-wheel lessons for cannabis guidanceBuilt to last: audits, toxicology, and disciplined expansion Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Daniel Cook and True Terpenes02:53 Daniel's Journey into the Cannabis Industry06:01 Navigating Volatility in the Cannabis Market08:59 True Terpenes: Size and Clientele12:03 Formulation Process and Client Collaboration15:10 Sensory Science and Market Trends18:00 Standardizing Sensory Language in Cannabis21:11 The Importance of Data in Cannabis Formulation23:47 Future Directions for Cannabis Education28:06 Aligning Sensory Markers for Enjoyment30:04 Strain Variability and Consumer Expectations32:49 The Importance of Storytelling in Cannabis36:14 The Future of Cannabis: Regional Influences37:51 Exploring Therapeutic Claims and Research40:25 Navigating International Regulations42:51 Innovations Beyond Cannabis45:16 Challenges and Lessons in Rapid Growth49:55 Literature's Impact on Storytelling51:10 Toxicology and Product SafetySummaryIn this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney interview Daniel Cook, CEO of True Turpenes, who shares his journey from literature to the cannabis industry. They discuss the importance of sensory science in cannabis products, the challenges of navigating the volatile cannabis market, and the need for consumer education and standardization in sensory language. Daniel emphasizes the significance of THC as one of many compounds that contribute to the cannabis experience and highlights True Turpenes' commitment to safety and innovation in flavor applications. The conversation also touches on the company's growth, lessons learned, and future aspirations in both the cannabis and beverage industries.About True Terpenes :As a next-generation flavor house with an innovative terpene solutions platform, we create incredible sensory experiences under the industry's highest safety standards. We are creators, scientists, and outside-the-box thinkers. We champion the terpene kingdom with science-based research and leverage sensory analysis to create flavors and aromas that are true to experience.Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/company/trueterpenes/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-a%C3%B1orga-cook-10b91655/https://www.instagram.com/trueterpenes/?hl=enBryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterExtraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcastThe Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
Dave Schwartz joins Dan Cook for his weekly appearance in educating the masses about what happened in the world of sports this past weekend. They chat about the induction of Corey Koskie to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, the Pohlads deciding to maintain ownership of the Twins Dave pushes back on the prevalent hate being directed at the Pohlad family. Dan notes that fan confidence in them and the organization may be at an all time low and wonders about future attendance. Dave also touches on the Vikings backup QB competition and the Lynx championship hopes.
Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. They kick the third and final hour of the show with The Lead featuring headlines about an uptick in scooter and E-bike usage in Minneapolis, the ferris wheel the St. Paul Saints are fighting for and Lord Stanley coming to Minnesota in celebration Nate Schmidt and the Florida Panther's championship. Dave Schwartz joins Dan Cook for his weekly appearance in educating the masses about what happened in the world of sports this past weekend. They chat about the induction of Corey Koskie to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, the Pohlads deciding to maintain ownership of the Twins Dave pushes back on the prevalent hate being directed at the Pohlad family. Dan notes that fan confidence in them and the organization may be at an all time low and wonders about future attendance. Dave also touches on the Vikings backup QB competition and the Lynx championship hopes.
Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. To lead off the show, a discussion about the lessons we've learned from our fathers. Dan and Lindsey share before opening it up to listener calls/texts. Dan brings his Monday Message: We need to do better Dan speaks to the need for people of Christian faith to speak out when individuals weaponize their faith in direct opposition to the tenets of Christianity. Plus, Dan shares the new level of nerdom he has reached.
Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. We're three days away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair so Dan and Lindsey discuss the best ways to get to the fair. They also discuss safety considerations around the fair. Then, Blois Olson joins Dan Cook to chat the local politics scene Governor Walz is wavering on potentially running for a third gubernatorial term. Gov. Walz is scheduled to join Vineeta on the first day of the fair, Blois gives his thoughts on Walz's strategy and potential head space especially after the murder of his close friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman. They also discuss the Hennepin County Attorney race with news of Rep. Cedrick Frazier throwing his hat in the ring and how he could differentiate himself from the incumbent platform.
Blois Olson joins Dan Cook to chat the local politics scene Governor Walz is wavering on potentially running for a third gubernatorial term. Gov. Walz is scheduled to join Vineeta on the first day of the fair, Blois gives his thoughts on Walz's strategy and potential head space especially after the murder of his close friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman. They also discuss the Hennepin County Attorney race with news of Rep. Cedrick Frazier throwing his hat in the ring and how he could differentiate himself from the incumbent platform.
3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about concerns over State Sen. Omar Fateh's car... he's more concerned about what he's doing IN the car. Then producer Dan Cook geeks out... over geeking out!
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Pete Blackburn and, at the start of the show, Mark Sutherns as we answered listener questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Topics on the agenda include reports from Italy that Ibrahim Sangare could join Juventus with Douglas Luiz going the other way. We also address the possibility of another striker joining and say what our top priority signing would be right now. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Nottingham Forest have seen a £35m bid for Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Omari Huctchinson rejected according to David Ornstein of the Athletic, which L'Equipe say Strasbourg have knocked by 24m euros for Dilane Bakwa. Finally, Farbrizio Romano says Forest are interest in Hellas Verona defender Jackson Tchatchoua. We discuss all three players as Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mak Sutherns and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest
What's producer Dan Cook nerding out about this week? You get the chance to give him the "green light" or a "gong" on "Dan Geeks Out!"
3pm Hour: Jason recalls his time reporting on the 35W bridge collapse 18 years later. Then producer Dan Cook nerds out on a wildfire-haze Moon.
Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new three-year Nottingham Forest contract came as a huge shock on Saturday night with the England midfielder interviewed alongside owner Evangelos Marinakis soon after. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Dan Cook to discuss what happens after a report by John Percy in The Telegraph lifted the lid on the talks and what happened with Tottenham Hotspur as Spurs reportedly failed to meet the terms of his release clause. We discuss the impact of the new contract on the club, the dressing room and tactically on the pitch, as well as the latest transfer news on James McAtee, Dan Ndoye, Adama Traore and Malick Fofana #nffc #nottinghamforest
3pm Hour: Jason's sick of the wildfire smoke and he's not happy with Canada's reaction. Then, what's producer Dan Cook nerding out about this week?
Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Monaco in a pre-season friendly in Chesterfield on Saturday. A dull game even by friendlies standards was notable though as Morgan Gibbs-White started despite the prospect of a controversial transfer to Tottenham Hotspur as he puts the Spurs talk to one side for now. Was he saying goodbye to fans when he left the pitch as fans chanted his name? The match also saw Taiwo Awoniyi return in what must go down as a real surprise so soon after major surgery. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Dillon Mapletoft from 7pm to reflect on the game and on the latest transfer news involving Jadon Sancho and Dan Ndoye. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook open the show with the evergreen topic of if certain rules or expectations should apply to EVERYONE? Employees have been called to return to work in the office but is it fair to task where CEO's live? Jeremy Zoll (GM of the Minnesota Twins) also joins the show as batting practice commences.
Anthony Elanga is set to leave Nottingham Forest for Newcastle United (although this podcast was recorded before that news broke so you might want to skip from 6mins 30secs to 12mins or so). When he does go they will need a top quality replacement and at least one more winger with Ramon Sosa on the brink of joining Palmerias. With that in mind, Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook have picked out eight possible new arrivals. Johan Bakayoko and Malick Fofana are on the list and have already been linked but we have some alternatives who haven't been considered at all. We also discuss the news former Arsenal man Edu has officially joined Nottingham Forest and the wider group under Evangelos Marinakis. #nffc
Dan Cook slides in for Jason and explains why the Feds are wrong for wanting to kill Vance Boelter, why one in three Americans admit they wake up already exhausted, plus he and Chris Tubbs "Geek Out" over professional wrestling.
Dan Cook slides in for Jason and explains why the Feds are wrong for wanting to kill Vance Boelter.
It's Card DeSharks hosted by Dan Cook!
Dan Cook has your Fri. June 20 DeRush Hour Headlines!
Dan Cook (in for Jason) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Writer for The Athletic Dan Hayes about the current status of the Twins rotation, should Byron Buxton be in the MVP conversation, why he doesn't see any moves, has Carlos Correa found something in his swing and more.
We held our first end of season podcast quiz as Forest Focus regulars saw their Nottingham Forest knowledge put to the test by quizmasters Pete Blackburn, Dan Cook and Paul Morley. The teams in action were Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell and their captain Simon Fotheringham as they took on a team of Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Chris Aylmer with Temps the captain. #NFFC #nottinghamforest
RMR 0319: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russsell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Batman (1989) [PG-13] Genre: Superhero, Action, Crime, Mystery, Drama, Adventure Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger , Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall, Tracey Walter, Lee Wallace, William Hootkins Directed by: Tim Burton Recorded on 2025-05-10
3pm Hour: Jason talks about concerns surrounding the new military conflict between Israel and Iran. Then producer Dan Cook "geeks out" over the newly announced Spaceballs sequel!
3pm Hour: Jason starts by talking how media are describing the unrest in LA and why he thinks its mistaken. Then producer Dan Cook shares a Monday Message about getting out into nature and "getting your good"
What's producer Dan Cook nerding out about this week? Discovery came out with a documentary about the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible, and Dan was riveted. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
3pm Hour: Jason talks about people's odd attachment to TV anchors. Then wonders why the Governor is out of town without a budget deal. And finally producer Dan Cook nerds out over a new documentary.
3pm Hour: Jason talks about where we're at 5 years after George Floyd's murder. Are we better off? Then producer Dan Cook "geeks out" over a chance to see the beauty of nature.
Speaking freely but wrongly, Puppies and McDonalds dollars all in this first hour with Dan Cook filling in for Jason!
From Dan's nerdy obsession with Star Wars to socks being lost and left alone we cover it all as Dan Cook is in for Jason on this fun Friday on DriveTime!
We recap the last 48 hours of Pope Leo and the media not letting the moment be and also Dan Cook and Josh share some of the lost socks of their time as Friday is National Lost Socks Memorial Day!
Today we have a lightsaber duel for a $50 gift card between Jeff and Beth today in Card DeSharks and Dan Cook shares his true love (and nerdiness) of Star Wars!
Boulders, Chromebook, and more with Three Disasters and of course the one common bond of Puppies
Dan Cook shares his thoughts on the recent incident in Rochester and the public seeking charges against it - but what are we charging if we have the use of “free speech”? We discuss alternatives and other aspects of this situation as far as charges, legality, etc.
Jason talks about his weekend and staying at the Four Seasons. Then producer Dan Cook delivers a Monday Message on the need to show up for one another
Dave was listening closely on Friday during his day off and noticed two Top 5 Ridiculous Statements we had to crush, one from Lindsey Brown and her theory on hockey and another from Dan Cook equating Star Wars to the work of William Shakespeare.
On "Dan Geeks Out" producer Dan Cook gets 3 minutes to nerd out on a topic and listeners give it a Green Light or a Gong - do they want to hear more? Or never talk about this topic again? This week... Star Wars = Shakespeare?! (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for Disney)
We're debuting a new segment - Dan Geeks Out - where Dan Cook has three minutes to "geek out" over a topic and you the listener gets to vote "that's cool" or "never talk about that again". This week - the possible discovery of life on a another planet (Photo By Nasa/Getty Images)
Each Friday, producer Dan Cook shares three tales of woe and one about God's favorite creatures... it's "Three Disasters... and puppies!"
Jason talks about the loss of a member of the restaurant community, and a friend. Then producer Dan Cook delivers a Monday Message on the need to apologize well
Hour 2: Jason talks about the loss of a local restaurant owner, and a friend. Then producer Dan Cook talks about the need to apologize well. And finally Jason is joined by Dana Bonelli, Portfolio Director for The Wine Company, to talk about the effects of tariffs.
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Dan Cook to preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Forest are on fire in the race for the Champions League but so are Villa as they sit nine points behind the Reds in seventh. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the latest on the television situation, Brooks Lee's injury, is everyone ready for Spring Training to end, and more.
This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) says now that violence has dropped to pre-pandemic levels in North Minneapolis, is that enough to get you to come back to the city? If not, what would it take? He also says when naming snowplows reaches Arizona… we've officially jumped the shark, $5 per day for getting stuck in space!!?!?, plus we have Three Disasters… and Puppies!
This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) plays the Friday staple Card DeSharks, plus he talks Twins with Beat Reporter Dan Hayes from The Athletic.