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In this episode I get to talk with Jim Gerencser. Jim is a father, entrepreneur and activist for cannabis as medicine.

We talk about the terrible battles his son has had with cancer and how cannabis has been the saving grace for them for years.

We talk about the whole state of cannabis in Texas and more. 

Jim also tells us about his newest adventure called FECO Playbook. He describes what the playbook is and how it is helping survivors help others and to pay it forward.

Lets meet Jim and join the conversation.  

Find FECO Playbook Here: https://fecoplaybook.org/

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In this episode I get to talk with fellow Texas advocate and friend, Piper Lindeen. Piper is a mother and caregiver of her son who suffers with LGS (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome) which causes seizures among other issues.
She also recently completed her masters in Cannabis Science & Therapeutics. Piper joins me to talk about how cannabis has helped her son and the whole state of cannabis in Texas and the USA.

Lets meet Piper and join the conversation.

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In this episode I have the unique privilege to speak with someone who is an artist, but not just an artist in the kind
of art we all know. I would say my guest is an artist of the mind and soul!

Join me on what I thought would be a nice interview of an artist who would not only share with us his art, but also
his story of salvation from alcoholism through cannabis and his cannabis art.

What we got was that, and oh so much more. 

Join me and my extraordinary guest, Mohan Sundaresan on a journey of mind, soul, and artistry.

Find Mohan's art here: http://www.mohanlajolla.com/

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In this episode I am thrilled to have as my guest cannabis activist & industry leader, Andrew DeAngelo. Having the success of building Harborside Cannabis Company and Last Prisoner Project with his brother Steve, Andrew builds cannabis businesses and organizations from the ground up. He has a long track record of success, a vast network of associates, and the integrity to put his clients first.

We talk about cannabis law reform, his cannabis business consulting services, and much more.

Lets meet Andrew and join the conversation.   
Find Andrew's Consulting Services here: https://andrewdeangelo.com/
Find Last Prisoner Project here: https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/

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Julie Oliver, the Executive Director of Ground game Texas, joins Gramps to talk about their work at the city level across Texas to decriminalize cannabis.
She tells us about their efforts in several cities as well as what successes they have had so far. We talk about what their plans are on other important issues as well. We emphasize the need for the people of Texas to get involved at all levels if they truly want to see Texas change.
Lets meet Julie and hear all about the work of Ground Game Texas.

Find Ground Game Texas here: https://www.groundgametexas.org/en/

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This week my guest is a military wife, former nurse and advocate for cannabis medicine. 

We’ll hear how Amber Salisbury’s husband had to have brain surgery, how she found medical cannabis, how she began to advocate for it, and how here husband could benefit from it but cannot use it because the VA won’t let him. 

Amber tells us how she met a mutual friend of ours in her cannabis research, Nikki Lawley who was my guest on episode eleven. So you'll want to go back and listen to that episode too!

Amber also tells us about her new practice she is starting soon using hypnotherapy along with other methods of healing.

Lets meet Amber and hear her story.   

Reference Nikki Lawley on Traumatic Brain Injury here :https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/ 

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In this week’s episode I am joined by Estella & Charles Castro, the owners of both Austinite Cannabis Company in Austin, TX as well as a fully medical dispensary in Lone Grove, OK called Medicann OK.

We talk about how they decided to start their company in Austin with CBD and other legal cannabinoids within the state, in hopes that Texas would go full legalization by now. When they had an opportunity to expand into Oklahoma and really start to be able to help more and more people, they jumped on it.

We also talk about the whole legalization question and many other things.

Lets meet Estella & Charles and hear their story.  
Find Austinite Cannabis Co here:  https://austinitecannabis.co/
Find Medicann-OK here: https://medicannok.com/

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In this episode I am joined by the guys from GoodGear Seeds based out of the 

big island of Hawaii. Chris & Bruce have been in business since the early 2000’s 

They use multiple males in their breeding process to ensure the greatest genetic diversity possible. 

Bruce is the native Hawaiian partner and Chris has worked extensively in the western USA cannabis scene. 

Home of the legendary Molokai Frost cannabis cultivar, GoodGear works with many heirloom/landrace cultivars from around the world.

Lets meet Chris and Bruce and hear their story.  

Find GoodGear here: https://www.goodgearseed.com/
IG here: @1goodgear

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Today I am joined by the founder of a social equity cannabis farm in Colorado called Growzillas5280, Rayshawne Thomas.  

Growzillas5280 is a Limited Liability Company based in Moffat, Colorado that is actively involved in the provision of THC-based products which are focused on the health and wellness of the people. 

Rayshawne joins me to tell us about their farm and also to discuss the current state of cannabis in the USA.

Lets meet Rayshawne and join the conversation.
Find Growzillas5280 here: https://www.growzillas5280.com/
Instagram here: @growzillas5280farm_

DISCLAIMER: As stated in the opening of this episode, this topic is brought up in hopes to start more conversations. I do not expect everyone to agree. Let's talk about it!

Just some small facts of history and perspectives not everyone thinks about in regard to the subject of abortion. If you have another opinion and perspective you feel should be pointed out, then by all means please make an appointment for an interview and let's talk about it! My mind is open and I love to discuss these issues with real people. Change my mind! 

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My guest in this episode is Colt Power. Born in Dallas, TX, Colt graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas before earning his BA in Business from the University of Notre Dame. 

Colt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Power Biopharms in Fort Worth, Texas.  A 100% vertically integrated Hemp Farm & Cannabinoid Company. Having always believed in keeping local business local in Texas, Colt saw an opportunity when the Texas hemp bill went into law in 2019. Thus Power Biopharms was born. 

Lets meet Colt and hear the story of Power Biopharms.  

Find Power Biopharms here: https://www.powerbiopharms.com/
Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PowerBiopharms/
IG here: @ powerbiopharms

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In this episode I am joined by Ross Martinez of VJ Farms in Palestine, Texas. 

Ross is the 'The Farmer.' The Visionary. He had the foresight to see the potential for their land and has spent the past several years researching, learning, and working to make VJ Farms come to fruition. 

The farm has been in the family for decades and while they could continue to raise hay and cattle, Ross had a vision of bigger things that could be done with this family property and so with the help of his family and close friends was VJ 'Hemp' Farms born in Palestine, Texas.

Lets meet Ross and hear the story of VJ Farms in Texas.  
Find VJ Farms here: https://www.vjfarmstexas.com/
Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/vjfarmstexas
IG here: @vjfarmstexas 

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In this episode I have an intriguing guest. Matt Hoffman has spent the last 13 years in cannabis. Both owning and operating grows and dispensaries. Now he helps cannabis job seekers get jobs in the cannabis space through their Non Profit called 'Our Cannabis.' 

His team and Matt make work readiness classes available, for free, to anyone who wants help getting a job in the the cannabis industry.

Our Cannabis is the first and only Cannabis Nonprofit in the business of preparing job seekers for employment 100% for FREE. 

There isn't much they haven't done in cannabis and that's why they feel they are the right people to help, because they know what it's like out in the cannabis space, they helped grow it.

Lets meet Matt and hear his story.

Find Our Cannabis here: OurCannabis.org
On Twitter here: @NPO_OurCannabis 

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My guest this week is Terrence Baugh. We met at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference a while back. 

Terrence serves as Patient Advocate for Goodblend Texas, one of the two vertically integrated medical cannabis providers in Texas,  and oversees general success for patients while connecting with advocacy groups throughout the state. 

As an educator and native Austinite with over 18 years focused on working with the special needs population, Terrence is dedicated to serving Texans living with numerous qualifying conditions to get the relief they deserve through Goodblend's products.

Lets meet Terrence and hear about his work.  

Find Goodblend Here: https://tx.goodblend.com/
Find Terrence here: tbaugh@goodblend.com or 737-224-3330

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Before you get all worked up about what I say in this episode, pay attention to where I say "maybe I have got it all wrong? Enlighten me!"

I was just sitting in the garage the other day after doing some yard work listening to the birds chirping in the spring sun, and I was thinking about how we arrived where we are today politically in the USA. This is an area where I have spent the better part of my life in constant study, so I have a little insight on the subject, even if most of what I have to say is only my opinion.

The whole subject is quite intriguing to me so I thought I would share my thoughts in hopes I might start the conversation. 

If you know someone, or you yourself have some input on this subject and would like to join the conversation, hit me up at grisoliac@yahoo.com or at GrampsPlace.net and lets talk about it!

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In this week’s episode I am joined by entrepreneur and CEO of Gentleman Quinns, Jarell Wall. Gentleman Quinns is a high class pre roll blunt company based in Colorado.

Jarell and I talk about his company and how they got started, but then dive off into advocacy, what got me started, and what some things are that advocates can do to help move legalization forward in the US. 

Jarell has worked with law makers in Colorado on a first hand basis and gives some insights for those who have been on the outside of it all.

Lets meet Jarell and join the conversation.  

Find Gentleman Quinns Here:
Web: https://www.gentlemanquinns.com/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GentlemanQuinns/
Twitter: @GentlemanQuinns
IG: @gentlemanquinns

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In this week's episode, I am joined by someone who I met a few years ago at the Texas Capitol while testifying for medical cannabis. I remember hearing his testimony and thinking to myself, wow!

Cody Guy is a cancer survivor, but not just a cancer survivor, Cody has survived brain cancer. To be specific, Glioblastoma. One of the most aggressive and deadly brain tumors known.

Cody now has taken his success, combined with hemp being legal in all 50 states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, and started a non profit that works to give patients access to free cannabinoid therapies cancer and hopes to expand that to all conditions. 

Lets meet Cody and hear his story.  

Find Giving Hemp here: https://www.givinghemp.org/
Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/givinghemp
Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/givinghemp/?fbclid=IwAR2qyfDxJ6fNkJ4BDK-Z9GB91pVW2Ef69B_uAy6rYj9-Ea9xjTWK6VRcIAY

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In this week’s episode I am joined by someone I met while Lobbying in Washington D.C. back in 2019. 

Justin Strekal is an experienced organizer and advocate. His wide-ranging policy reform expertise includes issues such as cannabis, campaign finance, and tax and wage fairness. 

From 2016-2021, Justin was the federal lobbyist for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws or (NORML), the nation's largest and longest-running marijuana advocacy group. 

Prior to joining NORML, Justin served as a legislative aide in the Virginia State Senate, where he drafted the first cannabis reform legislation introduced in that chamber, and was the precursor to the Commonwealth legalizing cannabis in 2021. 

In addition to his policy reform efforts, Justin has more than a decade of electoral campaign experience, managing federal, state, and local races across the country. 

Lets meet Justin and hear about what he is up to now.
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Texas native, Glen Mayes has worn many hats, but the one that led him into the cannabis industry is father. Glen’s son Orion was diagnosed with a neurological disorder at 2 months old. Glen was certified by the state of Texas to administer pharmaceuticals as a supervisor in a correctional facilities in Taylor and Travis county. That knowledge base motivated his search for a safer medication for his son and led him to become a caregiver for five other Colorado Medical Cannabis patients.
During his time in Colorado, Glen has worked in the cannabis industry with companies such as The Clear and most recently, as General Manager of a hemp extraction facility. He is bringing the knowledge he gained back home to ensure quality products from genetics to post harvest. This should speak volumes in regards to his dedication and strength as a leader of his family and protector of children!
Lets meet Glen and hear his story.

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If you're a regular listener, you know how I like to highlight new brands or products, especially within the new and growing cannabis industry.

In this episode I talk with Michael Diaz-Rivera who is the entrepreneur who started a cannabis company in Colorado that is a little different than most. His 'Better Days Delivery' company provides a delivery service for dispensaries and consumers alike. They are doing it in an environmentally beneficial way as well.

Lets meet Michael and hear all about it.

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I am joined in this episode by a representative of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy to talk about the upcoming Texas cannabis Policy Conference at Texas A&M. 

Amanda Hughes is both a fellow advocate here in Texas, but has also become a good friend. She is a cannabis educator who has a Facebook Group called Higher Education Texas. I could sit here and try to list everything Amanda is doing with the conference and all, but it would be easier to just meet Amanda and listen to her tell us all about it. 

Register for the conference here: https://texascannabisconference.org/
Find conference info on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/582629903025846?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

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My guest in this episode is someone I met about 4 years ago and is now running for the Republican nomination for Governor.

Danny Harrison has been a resident of Dallas, TX since 1967. He attended Stephen F. Austin University, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. He has been a successful Commercial/Residential landscape maintenance and construction company owner since 1989.

Danny believes that Texas is an extraordinary state, with extraordinary people. Being from Texas means something special! He wants to keep the dream alive and be sure that Texas has the potential to knock it out of the park in every way. 

Lets meet Danny and hear what he wants to do for Texas and Texans alike.
Find Danny's Campaign Here: https://dannyharrisonfortexas.com/

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My guest in this episode is another Texas advocate and trail blazer who now has thrown her name into the proverbial hat to run for Texas AG Commissioner. Susan Hays is also an accomplished attorney.
From her rural roots to big city experience Susan was raised in Brownwood, TX as the fifth generation of Texas ranchers.
She and her husband cultivate hemp and hops on their land in Alpine. 

Considered to be one of the first recognized as a "cannabis super lawyer"
in Texas she is a proven legal advocate from abortion rights to voting rights. 

Lets meet Susan and hear her tell what made her decide to run for state wide office. 

Find Susan here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hays4ag
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hays4ag/
Website: https://www.hays4ag.com/

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My guest in this episode is a friend and fellow advocate, Melissa Newman is a Texas TCUP patient with multiple chronic illnesses.  

For fifteen years she listened to many doctors and tried countless prescriptions that only added to her disability. Through this adversity, she learned about an alternative approach to healing.  Her current regimen is a combination of plant medicine, diet, exercise, meditation, and immersion in nature. These conscious life changes have made all the difference for her. 

She currently volunteers at multiple non-profits locally to connect and educate others on plant medicine, and to improve our community.  All while being a mother. She is committed to the significance of love and respect for our planet and those living on it.  

Lets meet Melissa and hear her story. 

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In this episode I talk with Brett Puffenbarger. Brett is a PR guy by education (Master of Arts in PR, Bachelor of Science in Media Communications), but his background is heavily focused in marketing, sales, and business development.

He is a rebel and a misfit who practices his special version of radical transparency and is doing everything in his power to bring this to the cannabis industry. If you found his Linked In profile and it wasn’t from one of his posts… strap in. He is an unapologetic truth-teller and is not shy about speaking truth to power or calling out the bad actors.

He is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Good Highdeas, a bespoke advisory and consulting company. They work with everyone from the OGs to the canna-newbie on all things media, marketing, and public relations. They've worked with everyone from small mom & pop stores to some of the biggest names in the weed game, and everyone in between. Some of their current and past clients include: The Cannigma, Geneomics Global, Beard Bros Pharms, and more!

For the first conversation we’ve ever had, Brett and I had no problem jumping right in on the subject of cannabis in the US.

Lets meet Brett and listen in on the conversation. 

You can find Brett and his company here:
Good Highdeas: https://www.goodhighdeas.net
Project Mongoose: https://www.grassattractssnakes.com

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My guest in this episode is Chris Becker. Chris is the Sales & Business Development portion of a new
cannabis brand launching in Colorado next month. Chris has sold cannabis products & services in
multiple states for operators such as Kaviar, WANA, Curio, and Think20 Labs. Chris prides himself on
bringing professionalism to cannabis sales. He leads the Collective's sales efforts with his natural
ability to connect with purchasing managers and bud tenders alike, enabling The Honeybee Collective
to both open new accounts and drive sell-through in current accounts.
Lets meet Chris and hear about The Honeybee Collective.

Find The Honeybee Collective here: https://honeybeecollective.com
Investing here: https://mainvest.com/

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My guest in this episode is Aaron Owens of Tejas Hemp. Aaron is a native of West Texas, a part of the world where a person's word is gold.  His first passion and love has always been ranching, with Cannabis coming in as a close second.  

Serving as VP of Sales for Dutch Pro liquid fertilizers gave him the opportunity to develop his extensive network within the hemp industry.  A hemp pioneer in Texas, he started working with extractions and custom formulations in 2015, and then formally organized his company, Tejas Hemp, in early 2017.  As word of his product quality spread, demand sky rocketed, and the business expanded rapidly. In 2020, he successfully produced their first successful hemp crop on two acres at his farm in Dripping Springs, TX.

Today, Aaron is in charge of corporate strategy and business development; and focuses heavily on the implementation of the Industrial Hemp industry in Texas. His goals are to help Texas farmers make Texas Hemp business a leader in the global Hemp economy.   

Lets meet Aaron and hear his story. 

Find Tejas Hemp here:
Website: https://www.tejashemp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TejasHemp
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tejashemp/

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My guest in this episode is someone who reached out to my page, Something Has To Change And Now, on Facebook. If you don't already know, I started this advocacy page shortly after my son passed away in 2016. 

Her name is Gina Salminen and she was diagnosed with adult onset Facio Scapular Humeral Muscular Dystrophy. She reached out because she wants to raise awareness about the disease itself, as well as to spread the word that cannabis is medicine.
After many years of surgeries, physical therapies and multiple pharmaceuticals, she decided to give cannabis a try along with diet and more, and she is now regaining her life. 

Lets meet Gina and hear her awe inspiring story.

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Retired Forth Worth Police Sergeant, Tactical Operations Division SWAT Team Leader, and entrepreneur, Trey Philips has dedicated his entire career to serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community. After more than 20 years in law enforcement, he’s made the unlikely transition to cannabis executive and reform/legalization activist.
Trey is the co-owner and President of Thrive Apothecary, a 3-time winner of best CBD store in Dallas-Fort Worth; WelCel CBD, a premium physician-formulated CBD brand; Thrive Medical Cannabis, a medical marijuana prescription company catering to qualified patients in Texas; and Fusion Medical Aesthetics, a boutique wellness and anti-aging medical practice.
Trey along with his wife, Dr. Lisa Gardner, have made it their mission to offer high quality plant-based alternatives to mainstream medicine. The couple was also named the Face of Cannabis in both 2021 and again for 2022 by Fort Worth Magazine.
Through their products, educational efforts and advocacy, Trey and Lisa continue to help people look and feel better while becoming the very best versions of themselves.

Find Trey, Dr Gardner and their store here:
Web: https://thrivetx.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveapothecary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveapothecary/

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PART TWO (see episode 17 for part one)

My guest in this episode is assistant professor of Sociology at Molloy College in Long Island, NY, Michael Rosino. 

His teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, political sociology, social movements, media, and human rights.

His first book, Debating the Drug War: Race, Politics, and the Media, was released on March 16, 2021.

His work has appeared in venues such as Social Currents, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Deviant Behavior.

Having a life long deep interest in politics, government and economics I have been looking forward to this conversation for a while. We talk about racial and political meanings, the drug war and it's impacts on racial oppression, the possible effects of ending the drug war, political rhetoric and it's role in destroying democracy and much much more.

Lets join the conversation right before we left it in episode 17.

You can find Professor Rosino Here:
Twitter: @michaelrosino
Web: https://www.michaelrosino.com/  

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PART ONE (see episode 18 for part two)
My guest in this episode is assistant professor of Sociology at Molloy College in Long Island, NY, Michael Rosino. His teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, political sociology, social movements, media, and human rights.

His first book, Debating the Drug War: Race, Politics, and the Media, was released on March 16, 2021.

His work has appeared in venues such as Social Currents, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Deviant Behavior.

Having a life long deep interest in politics, government and economics I have been looking forward to this conversation for a while. We talk about racial and political meanings, the drug war and it's impacts on racial oppression, the possible effects of ending the drug war, political rhetoric and it's role in destroying democracy and much much more.  

Lets meet Michael and get the conversation going!

You can find Professor Rosino Here:
Twitter: @michaelrosino
Web: https://www.michaelrosino.com/

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My guest in this episode is Stanton Brasher. Stanton is a graduate of UNT with a BA in Journalism and a post-grad degree in Administration from TWU. He has been a successful entrepreneur owning media ventures in Texas and cannabis ventures in California and Oklahoma. Currently, he works in the streaming industry while preparing for a vertically integrated cannabis business in Oklahoma for 2022. 

Stanton is also a felon in Texas who spent over a decade selling on the underground market. He was arrested in June of 2019 for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance along with possession of between 5-20 lbs of cannabis. 

He is currently serving 6 years deferred adjudication in Denton County, Texas and has become a part of a local advocacy group called Decriminalize Denton that is working to do just that as well a hopefully be a part of the movement that legalizes cannabis federally and in Texas.

Find Stanton here: https://www.facebook.com/DecrimDenton
Email Here: decrimdenton@gmail.com

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In tonight's episode, Gramps talks with organ transplant recipient, Wyatt Larew. Wyatt is the owner/operator of North Texas cannabis company, Wyatt Purp.  A cannabis company which holds Texas Licenses not only as a producer but also as a processor, a manufacturer, a transporter, as well as a distributor's license of wholesale quality cannabis products.
Dealing in 100% hemp derived Non-isomer Delta 9 THC, CBD, CBN & HHC, their goal as a company is to be recognized around the world as an international brand in the cannabis industry for the next century and beyond.
Starting with 100% hemp derived Delta 9 THC products that are within the .3% THC 'dry weight' limits of the 2018 Farm Bill and the 2019 Texas Hemp Bill for full compliance that Wyatt personally helped to develop. Wyatt Purp has also partnered with some of the largest names in the business to bring their customers the most premium products on the market.
Lets meet Wyatt and hear his inspiring story.

Find Wyatt's company here: https://www.wyattpurp.org/
Email Wyatt here: wyatt@wyattpurp.org

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Walker Greer was prescribed opiates for multiple traumas he suffered from Surfing, Motorcycle accidents, Cliff Diving and Skydiving. He has has multiple broken bones and hyper flexed injuries to his torso. After many years of opioids to treat his chronic pain and basically becoming addicted, he finally learned about Full Extract Cannabis Oil and he started his own detox. After 5 years he is down to 7.5mg Methadone from 120mg daily, and feels he is nearing the end of this journey.
He joins Gramps to tell his story in hopes it will help others find an alternative to opioids. Lets meet Walker and hear his story in his own words.

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For my guest in this episode I have fellow Texas advocate and founder of Texas Veterans For Medical Marijuana and the former Director of Veteran Outreach for Texas NORML, Veteran David Bass, who has been an active member of the movement to legalize medical cannabis in Texas since 2012.

A retired English teacher, Dave served both in the Oklahoma National Guard and 25 years in the U. S. Army from 1981 to 2006. He is a veteran of both Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dave is a proud member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Disabled American Veterans.

Dave first tried cannabis in 2012 for his PTSD and chronic pain from old injuries. Now a Texas cannabis patient on the TCUP program, Dave joins me to talk about the TCUP program and how the recent improvements to it are helping him with his PTSD and other issues. He also outlines many of the ways that TCUP still needs to be expanded and improved so that it can help all Texans who could benefit from medicinal cannabis.

Lets meet Dave and hear his story, his take on the TCUP and how it can be improved upon.

Find Dave here:  https://www.facebook.com/TexasVetsforMMJ

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In tonight's episode, I am honored to have as my guest a well respected member of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Moody. Joe was nice enough to take time out of his Saturday morning to sit down and talk with me about the whole criminal justice reform issue in Texas, as well as the burning question about whether or not Texas should move forward with a legal retail cannabis law.

Joe represents Texas HD78 covering much of northern El Paso County. He has served as House Speaker Pro-Tempore, as Vice Chair of the Calendar's Committee as well as a member of the committees on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence and Redistricting.

Joe's work has earned him numerous accolades such as awards from The Mexican American Legislative Caucus, The Texas District and County Attorney's Association, The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Equality Texas. He was also named one of Texas Monthly's top 10 legislators after back t back legislative sessions in 2017 & 2019.

Let's meet Joe and hear where he thinks Texas is headed, and what directions he thinks Texas should be going.

Where to find Rep Moody:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/moodyforelpaso
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodyforelpaso

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My guest in this episode is someone whom I met online through my advocacy for cannabis.

Nikki Lawley was an active pediatric nurse at 49 when she suffered a Traumatic Brain
Injury. When conventional treatments failed her she had become a recluse living in
pain and misery. Like a miracle, Cannabis changed all that.

Nikki has become outspoken on the benefits of cannabis for head injuries. She’s a
member of online support groups for individuals that have suffered head injuries such
as Brain Tumors, TBIs, concussions, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE),
the controversial neurodegenerative disease that is caused by repeated head injuries
that can occur in sports like football, boxing, and other combat and high impact sports.
CTE was discovered in 2005 when Pittsburgh researchers examined brain tissue from
deceased NFL players. Nikki now supports and consults with organizations that are
conducting studies with cannabinoids for the treatment of symptoms associated with

CTE and other head injuries.
A warm soul, Nikki is passionate and infinitely interested in the benefits of cannabis,
many of which are still being researched. She is determined to help patients find
access to medical cannabis products that provide them relief, in the hopes that no one
has to suffer what she has.

Let’s meet Nikki and hear her story in her own words.

Find Nikki Here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplant
And Here: https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/

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As Gramps guest tonight, I welcome world renowned and nationally recognized researcher of one of the most important aspects of research today where cannabis is concerned, dosage and administration.
She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Netflix' “Weed the People” and Mary Jane’s: “The Women of Weed” to name a few.
She has done Tedx talks that are fantastic like the latest called "Cannabis: Separating the Science From the Hype" as well as a multitude of informational videos and interviews.

Tonight I welcome one of the founders of Aunt Zelda's, Mara Gordon.
Aunt Zelda’s is a pioneering, data-driven developer of cannabis-based plant medicines. Their products are the result of years of research and development by founders, Mara Gordon and Stewart Smith, in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers.

Utilizing proven time-tested extraction processes improved with modern technology, Aunt Zelda’s offers medicines of precisely measured potency and purity that empower patients to dose to the milligram and unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabis.

You can find Mara Here: https://twitter.com/MaraBG or https://twitter.com/auntzeldas
You can find aunt Zelda's Here: https://auntzeldas.org/

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Gramps' guest in this episode talks about how Texas is lagging behind in the whole cannabis game, and that its more political than most people think. Lisa Pittman has a 20 year background in state and federal commercial business litigation.
Currently at Zuber Lawler LLC in Austin, Texas, she works with an international team of experts particularly in cannabis, intellectual property, fundraising and technology. Her litigation experience includes breach of contract, employment, banking, fraud, deceptive trade practices, product liability and complex insurance coverage to name a few.
She is appointed to the Texas Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp Advisory Council and is also a Non-Resident Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute of Public Policy Drug Policy Program.
She is active in the American Bar Association and writes for the Trial and Insurance Practice Law Journal.
Let's meet Lisa and listen to where she thinks Texas is in the cannabis industry and where she thinks we need to be.

You can find Lisa here: https://zuberlawler.com/attorneys/lisa-l-pittman/
lpittman@zuberlawler.com

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Joe Jaworski is a third generation Texas trial attorney and the former Mayor of Galveston, TX. Joe earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina's Davidson College and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Joe owns and operates his own law firm in Galveston and 2021 marks his 13th year in practice.
Joe believes that “No one–absolutely no one–is above the law.” This is why Joe is running for Texas Attorney General.  

In Texas, too many of our public officials think they are above the law.  The tearing down of our institutions has led us to lose faith in our democracy.  We need someone who can restore integrity to public service in Texas.  Someone who chooses right over wrong. Someone who will use our legal system to fight for fairness and justice.

Let's meet Joe and hear what he wants to do for Texas in his own words.

You can find Joe's campaign here: https://jaworskifortexas.com/

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(***Drunk driving statistics quoted by Gramps for 2015 was the national number, not just for Texas as stated by mistake ***) Chase graduated from Katy High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, The University of Houston, and Houston Community College. While in college, he studied Advertising, Music and Audio Engineering. Chase has lived in the West Houston area for most of his life and knows the issues and concerns that face residents in that area. He believes that representatives should have an open line of communication with those they represent and that voters deserve a representative who votes on issues as their constituents would, regardless of political or personal bias. In this episode we talk about health care, education, taxes, cannabis legalization and more! Lets meet Chase and hear what he wants to do for the people of HD 132 and Texas. ©2016-2021 Gramps Place Podcast 

Our guest on this episode is Dr Amanda Reiman PHD. She is currently the VP of Community Development at Flow Kana, a California cannabis pharmacy brand. The CEO & Founder of Personal Plants, and a board member of the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council. 

After receiving her PHD from U.C. Berkeley, Dr Reiman became the Director of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the country, and the manager of Marijuana Law and Policy for the national nonprofit, Drug Policy Alliance.

An internationally recognized cannabis expert and public health researcher, she taught courses on substance abuse treatment and drug policy at U.C. Berkeley. Dr Reiman was the first chairwoman of the Berkeley Medical Cannabis Commission and also sat on the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

They discuss everything from the politics to activism, to the science and the medicinal properties of cannabis.

Listen to the conversation now.

You can find Dr Reiman at the following:
http://www.mypersonalplants.com/
@AmandaReiman - Twitter

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In tonight's episode I'll give you a little insight as to why I started all of this.

What gives me motivation is the loss of my 23 yr old son, William, a little over 5 years ago. He refused to break the law to try cannabis for treatment  for his epilepsy when multiple medications only made his condition worse. It was after his death that I truly began to understand the reality behind medical cannabis.
I also outline my previous cannabis use and how that was never a factor in whether or not I was successful in life.
I can't help but point out some of the most basic research that is readily available, but do not begin to scratch the surface of that reality. That is why I have produced this podcast where we I will interview the experts.
The entire point is to get more people like you and I involved. To educate, agitate, and motivate millions! The more that get involved and make their voices heard, the better the chance to get the change that we seek. The end to the drug war and the end to the prohibition of a plant which has likely cause the needless suffering and loss of millions and millions of people.

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(This podcast contains portions of previously recorded content from multiple interviews Gramps has given.)

This podcast will hopefully help you decide for yourself whether or not we have enough scientific and medical research that is more than 'anecdotal evidence,' and that we need to move forward with clinical studies and trials in many areas and for many conditions.

Listen as Gramps outlines several studies and trials that have already been completed. He interviews doctors, researchers and patients who all weigh in on the subject of medical cannabis, the research, and the catch 22 that is holding us up.

We have one obstacle. The obstacle is the fact what we call 'anecdotal evidence' in regard to cannabis is the exact same type of evidence that pharmaceutical companies have when they apply for permission for clinical trials for a product that they have developed. What keeps us from getting the trials for cannabis is the schedule 1 status. It's a catch 22 that needs to go away!

***OVER 30,000 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY WATCHED THE DOCUMENTARY VERSION ON FaceBook & YouTube***
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This is the preview of the first episode of the new podcast from Something has to change, and NOW, called "Gramps' Place."

In this episode we look at the question surrounding the science behind Medical Cannabis. We outline actual clinical research, and the need for more. I talk to Doctors, scientists, and patients. 

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