Ali of Sunset Connect – San Francisco Grows, Self-Funded Hustle & The Fulton 5er JP sits down with Ali, founder of Sunset Connect, a Bay Area cannabis brand known for its Fulton 5er pre-rolls and commitment to quality flower. Ali’s journey in cannabis started in San Francisco, where he spent years growing and learning the plant hands-on. Those early cultivation days shaped how he approaches everything today — from sourcing flower to building products people can trust. Sunset Conne...

For Episode 1 of our Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP taps in with the founding crew behind Terp Basel — Brian, Matt, and Steve — the minds who brought one of the most culture-forward cannabis events to life. Now four years deep, Terp Basel has grown into a full-blown immersive experience, blending cannabis, fashion, music, art, and skate culture into one unforgettable weekend. The crew throws the event inside a real skate park called Miami Skatebird, turning the space into a playground for...

For Episode 2 of the Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP links up with Big Zmoke — a Brooklyn native turned Miami resident who’s shaking up the cannabis scene one review and one meme at a time. After relocating to Miami in 2017, Big Zmoke kept running into the same problem: mid packs, fake hype, and fraudulent tree being passed off as fire. Instead of complaining, he did something about it. He launched a review page with one goal — help people save time and money and get straight to the real he...

🎙️ Episode 162 – Sean Ryan of Murphy’s Ridge This week, JP sits down with Sean Ryan, the man behind Murphy’s Ridge, and one of the most respected legacy figures to come out of Northern California cannabis. Sean was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fremont, CA, growing up in a family where hustle was part of everyday life. His parents sold weed, his brothers moved whatever they could, and Sean learned early how to survive, move smart, and stand on principle. That environment shaped his min...

We had to run it back! JP sits back down with Nelson Leslie of Poetry of Plants for a Part 2 conversation, because there was still plenty more to dig into. Since our first episode, Nelson stepped into a new role as CEO of a New Jersey cultivation operation, opening a fresh chapter in his journey and expanding his footprint on the East Coast. In this episode, we talk about what that move looks like in real time — building in a new market, adapting to different regulations, and carrying exper...

This week, JP taps in with Buddy’s Bodega — one of the most respected, influential, and culture-setting cannabis delivery brands in New York City. In a city where the market has always been fast, loud, and unpredictable, Buddy’s stood out by doing the opposite: staying consistent, staying reliable, and keeping nothing but high-quality product in rotation. They didn’t just deliver — they set a new standard for what NYC cannabis could be. Before legalization, Buddy’s Bodega built their reputat...

Chris Ball is a real one — born in South Central LA, athlete, hustler, legacy operator, and now the founder and CEO of Ball Family Farms, one of the most respected cannabis brands in California. Before the licenses and the spotlight, Chris was deep in the traditional market. A federal sting — Operation Sudden Fall — caught him up, and he sat down for a few months while fighting his case. Instead of folding, Chris leveled up: he got a steady job, stayed on good behavior, and when the case fin...

This week, JP sits down with Grasshoppa — one of the world’s top rollers, a true innovator in cannabis lifestyle, and the creative force behind Luxe Rolls, Luxe Roll Bar, and Roll University. If you’ve seen her work, you already know: this isn’t rolling… this is art. Grasshoppa built a luxury lane inside a culture that rarely sees this level of craftsmanship. She’s a premier pre-roll manufacturer, designer, educator, and brand architect for the high-end cannabis consumer. Every glass-tipped...

Episode 157 – Dallas Growers Club This week, JP sits down with Joe from Dallas Growers Club — and no, it ain’t Texas… he reps Dallas, Oregon, and he’s carving out his lane one fire cut at a time. Joe’s path is anything but typical. He grew up between the Bay Area and Taipei, Taiwan, giving him a global perspective most growers never get. He speaks fluent Mandarin and learned early business game watching his pops run a women’s shoe company — lessons in hustle, people, and discipline that sti...

🎙 Episode 156 Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants This week, JP sits down with Nelson Lindsley, founder of Poetry of Plants — a cultivator, innovator, and lifelong creator whose journey bridges two worlds: music and cannabis. Before stepping into the cultivation spotlight, Nelson lived the rock-and-roll dream. He was signed to Geffen Records during the same era as Snoop Dogg and hosted legendary jam sessions in his Los Angeles warehouse — moments that captured the creative energy of the ear...

🎙 Episode 155 – Bugbee of Gold Standard Cannabis Co. This week, JP taps in with Bugbee — Sacramento native, rapper, grower, and owner of Gold Standard Cannabis Co. out of Grass Valley, CA. From the booth to the grow, Bugbee’s been locked into both worlds since high school. He told his parents early that he wanted to rap and grow — and they told him to come home and do it. Years later, he’s done exactly that. Bugbee’s grind has been anything but easy. He’s dealt with farm robberies, setbacks,...

🎙️ Episode 154 – Max “Pain” Griffin Title: Max “Pain” Griffin – Fight Game, Mindset & Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast Ep.154 This week, JP sits down with Max “Pain” Griffin — a true warrior in the octagon and a voice for craft culture beyond the ring. Max competes in the welterweight division of the UFC, training out of Sacramento and holding a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses. Born November 29, 1985 and fighting under the nickname “Pain,” Griffin brings ...

This week, JP sits down with one of cannabis’s true innovators — Nikka T (a.k.a. Nick Tanem), the “Hashishin.” From Northern California origins to global influence, his journey spans craft, education, music, and legacy. Nikka T built his reputation on creating ultra-refined solventless hash, travelling to Amsterdam and learning direct from hash-making legends before bringing that knowledge back stateside. He founded Essential Extracts in 2009, one of the first licensed solventless companies ...

This week, JP taps in with two real ones from New York — The Kolektor from the Bronx and Sensei Cult from Yonkers — co-hosts of the I Smoke New York Podcast and newly licensed cultivators who’ve gone from legacy to legal. Both came up in the traditional market, learning the plant the hard way before stepping into New York’s regulated scene. Sensei Cult, a jujutsu sensei with over 20 years on the mat, carries that same discipline into cultivation and business. During their cannabis journey, ...

JP links back up with two power players in the game — Gino, the mind behind The Gotti Brand, and Jordan from Blueprint Cannabis — for a round-two sit-down to catch up on what’s new from coast to coast. Gino is gearing up to drop The Gotti Brand in New York while still keeping his West Coast operations moving, proving that real legacy can thrive on both ends of the map. Jordan, fresh off consulting gigs and traveling grows across the country, is back home in Sacramento, locking in at the Blue...

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🎙️ Episode 149 – Jack with Exotics 710 This week, JP sits down with Jack, the young boss behind Exotics 710, for a raw look at his path from the streets of SoCal to the global cannabis stage. Jack jumped into the game early — hustling and smoking by 16. By the Prop 215 era, he was already making real money at the legendary SoCal seshes, running full-time in the trap and moving through LA circles that reached from the TDE crew to some of hip-hop’s most iconic names. He even served flower to ...

This week, JP sits down with SensiMia, a second-generation cannabis farmer born and raised in Humboldt County. For Mia, cannabis was never taboo — it was everyday life, woven into family and community. That upbringing shaped her path and her passion for carrying the culture forward. Today, Mia is part of Redwood Roots Distribution, a company dedicated to representing and uplifting legacy farmers from the Emerald Triangle. Her mission is clear: shine a light on the OG cultivators who built th...

This week, JP sits down with Kristian, the East Coast-bred cultivator and founder of Kounter Kulture. Born in New York and raised upstate, Kristian’s cannabis path started in high school and led to some wild connections — including a summer job on the lake where he befriended DMX at just 19. Like many in the culture, Kristian’s journey took him west during the Prop 215 era, growing in Lake Tahoe when California cannabis was still underground but thriving. Today, he’s settled in Grass Valley,...

Episode 145 – Travis “The Nomad Cook” Petersen This episode, JP cooks up a special session with Canada’s original culinary cannabis mover — Travis Petersen, aka The Nomad Cook. A Vancouver native and MasterChef Canada alum, Travis flipped his kitchen game into a rolling infused fine-dining experience, serving epic pop-up dinners and cannabis workshops from coast to coast. He’s hosted thousands via RV‑based private events, taught dosing precision to chefs, and helped legitimize cannabis as cu...