The Spliff Potcast

Ep 99 - The Golden Age in the Golden State

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:12:52 +0000

Hey everybody! How's it going? Long time no talkie, but I'm back! Life kind of took me all over the place there, but I've landed in LA, and I've got some opinions on the new regulatory nature of the cannabis industry. Regulation has sure changed a lot about access and pricing, and not much of it is good, yet. While legislators try to better understand the industry, small businesses and consumers are paying the price. Literally, with taxes well over 20% in most places. But if you know where to go, you can still find some deals. This is a floater episode, to finally check-in and bring a little of that 411 you might need before you plan your trip to Cali, or just venture into the legal adult market. And introduce you to an unexpected but not wholly improbable new friend... Who just happens to be helping me find some tasty new vapes to try. Thanks for Spliffin' it, everyone! Check out the links and more on the website thespliffpotcast.com Find me on social media @thespliffpotcast , @spliffpotcast or just as Boh Nellis! Emails collected at thespliffpotcast@gmail.com and talk and text is (209) 86-SPLIF or (209) 867-7543 Music by Kevin Macleod on Freemusicarchive.org with the track "Slow Burn"

Ep 98 - Taking Your First Dab (and, ya know, Depression)

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:49:01 +0000

Hey everyone! Sorry for the hiatus, but it's been a storm around here, and I ain't even anywhere near the hurricanes! I talk a bit about some personal experiences in trying to fight off the depression that can come with major changes, and how sharing cannabis has improved my life in ways that fight my depression without ever even ingesting it myself. Then I get down to a listener question! What are some tips for those who are totally new to this dab thing? Beyond some of the things I've talked about in other episodes, and barring some of the more personalized aspects of getting started (like buying a good rig for you), I give some practical tricks for dealing with what the use of cannabis concentrates on a regular basis means. In a rambly kind of, "hey, I'm two weeks late and my neighbors are noisy and distracting" kind of way... ya know, the usual. This week's Safety we dish out some Jillybean, but no dabs today. I gotta go to the store to fix my torch! Just one of the essentials we discuss this week.

Chain link fencing

Hot Box Podcast about Quartz bangers

VapeXhale and Firefly 2

What's a dab mat? Just a fancy word for silicone liner, just like in many kitchens. Go for a soldering mat if you want to really get high temp protection!

My buddy's podcast Bill and Matt Are Losing It! on Facebook.

Ep 97 - Miss Bliss and the Ganja Goddess Getaway

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 20:13:02 +0000

This one's for the stoner girls, but fellas, listen closely! Have you ever wondered what an all lady, all-day, all-night sesh would look like? Well now you can find out, with the Ganja Goddess Getaway! It's a retreat style stoner sesh that's all about celebrating the ladies. Miss Bliss, of Bliss Edibles, tells us about what inspired her to start this much needed event, future Ganja Goddess celebrations to come, and her mission to celebrate the goddess in every lady, stoner or not. (but, not doubt, it sounds like a stoner's paradise!) She's problem-solved her way through a lot of obstacles, and staked an innovative claim in the cannabis marketplace. Not to mention filled a much needed vacancy for celebrating the stoner sisterhood. All goddess worshipers welcome. I wrap up the whole thing with a late night, indica-induced monologue. Aaaaand... NOSE DABS! Is this "super druggie" method the way of reaching the next level of spiritual oneness? Let's sesh in a super stoney Safety and find out! Got a question, comment or suggestion? I'd love to hear! Hit me up on the socials FB and IG @thespliffpotcast and on Twitter @spliffpotcast Got a lot to say? Send me an email at thespliffpotcast@gmail.com or leave that voicemail at (209) 867-7543. Music thanks to Kevin Macleod's "Slow Burn" which you can find on freemusicarchive.org Looking for the Amazon affiliate link or how to become a Patron? You can find them, and so much more potcasting at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 96 - Just Breathe

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:23:00 +0000

Breathing, we all gotta do it, right? Should be easy peasy, but why do I get so wheezy? Well, my cannabis enthusiasm might have gotten me there. But I'm a new age stoner! I'm not above taking some time to get to know my toke. And it's gonna help be a better breather ...as soon as I can stop coughing. Because cannabis as a spiritual and physical medicine is integrally locked with our breath, and we can play them off each other. If we got slow, and stay mindful. Or go big and stay mindful; you do you, boo. Inhalation is too important a method of cannabis to be afraid of it. Speaking of which, in the Safety, I blow the podcasting world up with ...you guessed it! Breathing! And some awesome Creme de Canna Super Glue sugar. Super Glue is a more indica leaning version of the Glue family. It keeps me relaxed as I ponder the future of cannabis as medicine in this western world. Will my dream of a stoney, cannabis life center ever come true? Find out at thespliffpotcast.com Ok, not really, but you can find lots of stuff there! Music thanks to Kevin Macleod. Check out the socials Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Boh Nellis and The Spliff Potcast. Hit me up old school like on the phone lines (209) 867-7543. Thanks for Spliffin It!

Ep 95 - Dry Mouth: Dental Health and Marijuana

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 23:56:21 +0000

Dental health is the cornerstone of overall health, but smoking has clear implications on that health. Even smoking cannabis! Is this the Achilles heel of our beloved weed? HELL NO! Heat and smoke can be big instigators of gum disease, but cannabis isn't the culprit! In the end, there's no proof that smoking cannabis is any more detrimental than not smoking cannabis, beyond the expected side effects of heat and dry mouth, which aren't uniquely caused by pot at all! They're very normal things every person will deal with in their lifetimes. The good news is that cannabis can also reverse the effects of gum disease and gingivitis, boosting the benefits of oil pulling and remineralization with a focus on reducing inflammation and pain. Let's talk about the future of your daily cannabis use! In the Safety Meeting this week, we shout out to ...water! Can't live without it. Also, I dish about using raw cannabis infused olive oil to fight intestinal bloating! I'm not alone...

Chain smoking links

https://oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2017/03/17/the-effects-of-marijuana-on-oral-health/

http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(16)30856-X/abstract

http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2526003

http://www.joponline.org/doi/abs/10.1902/jop.2016.160370

Toothpaste recipe

Cannabis infused coconut oil, 1/4 cup each raw and active infused

Bentonite clay, to taste (I used some that had spilled into my container, about a half tsp -just do what makes you comfortable)

Essential oils to taste (I used orange and clove oil, a few drops of each)

Calcium powder til stiff

It's not a perfect recipe, but that's my base! This is a non-edible formula, to my knowledge.

Ep 94 - Doctor's Visit: Dr. Rachna Patel

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:20:33 +0000

This week we bring another interview: Dr. Rachna Patel, Medical Marijuana Doctor. She's been in the Bay Area helping all kinds of people discover the benefits of MMJ. Using empirical science, and unafraid to reach out to her professional peers, she's a shining example of the future of medicine -accepting of cannabis! And she's dedicated to her craft, filling an area patients are desperate for, and many other doctors aren't willing to look into, despite their Hippocratic Oath. Sit back and find out what being a marijuana expert with a medical degree means, what it's like to be a medical doctor embracing cannabis, how it's affecting the medical industry and what she's doing to push this specialty into a more respected subfield. Hear from an ACTUAL DOCTOR about the science of cannabis, its applications and the most cut and dry way to approach this new area if you're feeling a bit trepidatious about trying cannabis for yourself. Dr. Patel is all about sharing good information, something we all advocate for around here at The Spliff Potcast. After the interview I get Blunted about some of the changes and bridges that need to be made between stoners and doctors. Then I dab some distillate! That's right, a buddy hooked me up with one of the hottest dab trends, the dablicator, just to hear what I thought. So toke in, and let's Spliff It!

Linked In*

Dr. Rachna Patel: website and on YouTube

Reagan Roses: Nancy and Ronald

*(how did it take me so long to think of that one?!)

Ep 93 - Toke Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 03:36:05 +0000

Hey everybody! This week we dish out a salad for ya! It's been a busy week and a rough day, so I'm just making a mish mosh of stoner goodies and bringing it to the table. We dish up Stoner Moments, anonymous tips, ridiculously long rambles that still somehow hold together... and even more! This week just takin' a moment to toke in and ramble. Join me! Music provided by Kevin Macleod, "Slow Burn" on the Free Music Archive. Find more info at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 92 - Dosing and Bioavailability

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:39:11 +0000

When it comes to choosing our best medicine there's a lot to know. But it all starts with optimizing the options that cannabis provides. There's more to getting the best medicine than simply tokin' -A LOT MORE! Some people need options that don't flood their system and brain with THC, while others do. We're gonna focus on some examples of ways and reasons that is. Fighting an injury is a lot different than fighting mental health, and you should use every weapon in your arsenal to get back to maximum health, as quickly as possible. That means finding the right dose too, of course. When it comes to dosing, there's just no easy answer. There's no mathematical conversions and there's no safe guess ...well, actually they're all safe guesses, if you listen to your body and fight for that sweet, safe access! In the Safety Meeting I bring it back to bangers! Cannabis concentrate are a like a fine wine, they have aromatic properties that are unlocked with different glassware! Check out my socials: The Book of Faces and the fastest gram since tele, Insta @thespliffpotcast and if you're on the wire, tweet out @spliffpotcast The phone lines are still workin' (209) 867-7543 and the email is never full thespliffpotcast@gmail.com Find links, contacts and ways to support on the site thespliffpotcast.com Thanks for awesome!

Ep 91 - Sweet Dreams: Cannabis and Sleep

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 01:23:48 +0000

A long overdue insomniac's version of The Spliff Potcast. No, I'm not interviewing Dave Attell, I'm gonna talk about how, and a little bit about why, cannabis can help you get a better night's sleep. The trope of the dopey stoner isn't just a negative stereotype, it's a physiological effect, which you can harness! That's easier said than done for some of us. As America gets turned on to the benefits of a non-habit forming, non-toxic way to relax into a deep sleep more people than ever will see just how safe and relaxing cannabis can be. And some of us will deal with anxiety, strain tolerance, varying dosages and after-effects! Like growing, it's just not as simple as it seems it should be, sometimes. There is no real fool-proof plan or strain I can give you, but there are some helpful tips and some redirections you can take if you find your eyes stuck open at an ungodly hour of the night (or day!). From CBD to CBN and all the THC in-between, you've got options. Knowing all the available means can help you find the best mix for your needs. And don't underestimate those other influences, be it TV or some aromatherapy, the trick is to make cannabis a part of your routine.

I really lagged in getting links up for this one! I should have more eventually, but in the meantime, learn more from this solicited article, it's actually pretty good and I really enjoy a more mainstream approach to integrating cannabis into your daily lives. Plus, find more, non-cannabis, tips that can help you maximize your rest.

Tuck Sleep Health

Ep 90 - Potcasters: Cannabis Health Radio

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:28:32 +0000

Changing people's minds about cannabis has become a lifelong passion for many of us. This week we're going to talk to two people who have taken on that mission out of Canada; Cannabis Health Radio's Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland! By now you should be a active fan of their podcast, CHR, which highlights the triumphs and struggles of patients and cannabis professionals alike. I get the low down about how they both found themselves on this life-changing path. We dish a bit about the various cannabis scenes in our respective locations, lucky to both be in a more cannabis-friendly area than others. But that hasn't stopped both of us from having our own struggles getting the message out... In the Safety, just a quick nightcap with a little Sour Tangie in the rig.

Broadcasting links

Cannabis Health Radio website and Facebook

Run From the Cure the Rick Simpson movie

Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland.

Ep 89 - Science!

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:08:18 +0000

This week we dive into some science! Specifically a study I found that discusses the anti-inflammatory properties of multiple cannabinoids against an NSAID model. It's not exactly a directory to applying cannabis, but it does help back up some common anecdotes about using raw cannabinoids against decarbed ones, and the superiority of cannabis over traditional pharma. It's also a great way to start a conversation with your doctor if you want to dialogue about your inflammation management needs, or need to be wary of COX inhibitors in general. Then I talk about how I've been applying this knowledge to my recent therapies. In the Safety, I bust out some Sunset Sherbet and talk about what I've been up to lately with Cannabis Health Radio.

Sciencey Links!

PubMed Abstract on NSAIDS and Cannabinoids on COX inhibition

PDF of the study

Abstract on the role of prostaglandins in allergic responses.

MJ Today and MJ Today Daily

Papa & Barkley and my favorite Soothing Sue

Creme de Canna with that Golden Pineapple! And G Nugs with all their fire.

Ep 88 - Cannabis Hyperemesis

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 02:16:00 +0000

It sounds more like a bad urban legend: stoners are getting sick off their stash! But is this just the stuff of myths? Unfortunately it doesn't seem that way, though there are conflicting theories. Medicine works differently for us all, and there's a lot left to understand. Why some of us get sick when we medicate is one of those important mysteries left to unfold. While science is interested, the research is far from complete. Simply making the connection to cannabis use has been an endeavor. And it's not a very favorable opinion for many of Mary Jane's most devoted. But since it's also us that have just as likely a chance of developing a reaction, let's talk about it. Cannabis induced vomiting is the best way to describe this, bringing to mind many friends who claim that weed makes them sick. It's hard to believe until it happens to you. And if you use cannabis -it could happen to you! But luckily, cannabis still has a perfect score on the mortality scale. It might not be comfortable, but Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) isn't fatal! Which probably excludes a lot of other options, like improperly grown cannabis, which is another issue we have to deal with. In the Safety I vent some frustrations and some inspirations (can I can some cannabis deodorant puh-lease?!)

Links as promised:

Leafly article on CHS

An NCBI article on a case of neem oil poisoning

That Ganja Goddess Getaway for all you ganja goddesses, or for those who want to surprise the ganja goddess in their life.

Ep 87 - Concentrate Forms: My Dab is Errl

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 01:47:45 +0000

A lot going on this week, some happy some very sad. I share some personal stories and then we start Spliffin' it. Concentrates are an explosive part of the cannabis industry. The demand and quality are both as high as the patients who love them. But they can be confusing with all those stoner terms. What is dab, and is it the same as wax? Is rosin wax? What is sugar, and who is this Errl? Can we just get some good old fashioned hash? Or maybe some new fashioned hash... If you've been wanting to know more about the big wide world of wax, get ready to concentrate! (badum cha!) Understanding your needs means knowing if you need something full spectrum or an isolate. Maybe you'll take whatever you can get and just want to understand it better? Well, hopefully we can cover the whole gamut. Raw or active, terpene-rich or super distilled, it's quite the menu. Find that smoking track "Slow Burn" by Kevin Macleod on Free Music Archive.org Find me on Instagram @thespliffpotcast on Facebook @thespliffpotcast or friend me as Boh Nellis, on Twitter as @spliffpotcast and the website thespliffpotcast.com Thanks for supporting via the Amazon affiliate link, which you can also find on the website. Keep fighting the good fight!

Ep 86 - Concentrates: The Basics

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:30:21 +0000

Hey everyone! Hope your week has been awesome. It's loud during this week's Stoner Moments cuz I've got all kinds of shout outs! I've also tried some more cartridges to report on. Then, it's time to hit some basics, let's talk cannabis concentrates! One of the fastest, if not the fastest, growing sector of the cannabis market, concentrates are more complicated than ever. So we're gonna start with some fundamentals to help us understand this ever changing facet. We begin with the ways that concentrates can be made. Then we dig a little deeper into how the manufacturing process makes them differ, whole plant is all the rage, but maybe you've been finding success with isolates? Finally, the coup de grâce, flash-frozen full-spectrums! Just thinking about smelling them makes me drool. In the Safety Meeting I play with a newer-to-me concentrate: THC-a isolate!

Stoney links:

Great summary of hash making techniques

Check out those cartridges: Raw Garden and Highlighter by Bloom Farms

Go to weed college by getting lost in Bad Kat's website

A little lingo to keep defined: live resin, full spectrums, Ambrosia, types of dab.

Ep 85 - Depression, Too

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:47:27 +0000

Well guys, it's back. Depression has been the bitch in my bed lately, and it's not giving up easily. But neither am I! This is the reason why I medicate, this is why I'm a patient. I wish it were different, but til then I'm just grateful for cannabis. I've found miracle strains, but they're hard to keep in stock. I'm pulling out all the stops to get through this, and taking some of Bad Kitty Smiles' advice (finally!) to do it: MCT oil! While depression might get me down a bit, it's not gonna take me out, and I've been keeping busy in lots of other ways. Let me tell what I've been up to that's a bit more cheery! It's time to Rise & Shine! In the Safety I revisit something I thought I was done with, the cartridge pen, specifically CO2 oil. Companies are claiming more flavor than ever, but do they deliver?

Exciting links!

Rise and Shine online and Instagram

Hello MD referral link - Get $10 off your recommendation when you use it!

Ep 84 - I Cannabis Change: Injuries and Perspectives

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 20 May 2017 01:08:59 +0000

Change is hard. Be it the body or the mind, change is hard. And trauma and injury can bring sudden, painful changes. Cannabis helps us cope, and get back to homeostasis as quickly as possible, with some nuances of course. Access and education make all the difference, and Papa & Barkley reps hooking up the transdermal patches have really given me the access to educate myself about how to best apply this innovation. And it couldn't have come at a better time. Yoga has me doing some intense physical healing lately that has some of my emotional healing in a state that feels a lot like being on hold. Limbo isn't fun, but cannabis can at least make it tolerable. Stay positive! The right options makes all the difference when we're talking about healthcare, and it's been a struggle finding the best way of dealing with the pain of an injury, while not disrupting my regular medical cannabis routine. So naturally I'm SO grateful for the samples I can get to help me discover answers as quickly and cheaply as possible! I also share some tips about other cannabinoids like CBN and CBG (or is it CBGA?!) I've come across in my research, both online and in the kitchen. As we Safety I go over my Goldilocks-esque experience in trying to make the most effective use of these Papa & Barkley patches. Basically, they're a physical therapy game changer! Find me on the socials Facebook and Instagram @thespliffpotcast and on Twitter @spliffpotcast Call me on the phone lines at (209) 867-7543 Music by Kevin Macleod "Slow Burn" Thanks for rating and reviewing, wherever you listen! Find links for products, science and affiliations at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 83 - Pura Vida

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 12 May 2017 23:04:54 +0000

It's been awhile, but I finally got a chance to catch up with Yami, and she's been busy! Her collective Pure Life Alternative Wellness in Chatsworth is booming, she's fired up about state and local politics and shares with us her experiences in Costa Rica and the cultural feelings about cannabis. From Measure M to Pura Vida, sit back and learn. If ya want to actually visit though, I recommend dropping in on the First Friday Community Alliance meetings; get hooked up! I know I did... let me tell ya all about it, from the cookies to the rosin. That's right! MORE rosin. In the Safety Meeting I go back to the Piece Water I received during the cannabis yoga, and let ya know if it stood up to a real stoner, including how it worked in my dab rig.

open-sourced LINKS

Learn more about Gov. Brown's trailer bill

Some of the things Yami mentioned: Cannabis Cheri and UCBA

Check out the goodie bag (on Instagram) I got from the Community Alliance meeting (First Fridays) at Pure Life Alternative Wellness

Some of the donating vendors: W Dabs, Auntie Dolores, Betty Khronic, Nice Canna Company (the lollipop) and Kaneh (the unmedicated munchie)

And then gotta shout out to Papa & Barkley, naturally!

From the Safety: Piece Water

Informacion en Espanol

Ep 82 - Stoner Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 05 May 2017 18:34:31 +0000

This week's basically a whole episode of stoner moments and stoner stuff to come -a stoner salad! But that doesn't mean I haven't been busy. Au contraire! There's so much in the works I haven't had time to properly prepare for this week, but I'm not gonna leave ya hangin without a sesh. There's plenty to talk about, from Dabbing Granny making my jaw drop with the latest cannabis concentrates to what's to come in the future -it looks Spliffy! And of course, puns. So hang out and spark it up, while we enjoy a little Stoner Salad. Keep sharing and rating, everyone! Thank you so much. Find me on the socials: Instagram and Facebook @thespliffpotcast and Twitter @spliffpotcast Send me an email thespliffpotcast@gmail.com or drop me a line (209) 867-7543. Music thanks to Kevin Macleod "Slow Burn" modified by me, Boh Nellis. Find more podcasts, links (like the Amazon affiliate one) and more at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 81 - Flying High

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:54:57 +0000

It's ok to ask, you want to know how to travel with your meds? Let's talk about some options. No matter your needs, we'll discuss your best options for staying medicated when you're traveling - flying is stressful enough as it is! The best thing to remember is to relax! And of course, that'll be easier if you can take your meds with you. Don't let the "noids" win, just be smart about it. But I check in with ya about 4/20 first, in the Stoner Moments! Nerd that I am, I was so happy to help out Bahar with her research, if you'd like to contact her about your vaping experience you can reach her at u1528632@uel.ac.uk Then in the Safety Meeting, I talk about chasing the incredible flavor dragon known as Slymer. I'm starting to get obsessed with the limonene heavy strain.

Cloudy with a chance of links:

Bahar's email: u1528632@uel.ac.uk

Two great articles with tips for traveling

Tom Angel article

Friday Sesh

Ep 420 - Stoner Holiday

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:16:52 +0000

My favorite holiday, a Stoner Holiday! Us stoners step out of the dark and celebrate our freedom with a one fingered salute against the wind, as we go public with our celebrations! At least that's how it started, but in the land of legal, 4/20 makes dreams come true for some stoners. Sometimes it's just another Thursday with a great twinkle about itself. This podcast is about deals and dabs, with a nod to the most reverential day on the calendar -mine at least! Let's spliff it!

Check back after 420 weekend for the links :)

Ep 80 - It's Just A Plant*

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 05:42:25 +0000

We've all said it, maybe in frustration or as a confident close to a winning argument. But, what does it really mean? Sure it's a plant: it utilizes photosynthesis (boy does it ever!) and those are some incredible cellular walls, but... it's also cannabis! And that's more than "just" a plant. It's medicine -spiritual and physical, but that's not the reason why cannabis is so uniquely "just a plant." What is it that makes cannabis stand out from the rest of those plants? What are we really trying to say? In the Safety, I get the band back together and celebrate with a hit of that Golden Pineapple.

Couple links for ya this week

Figured out that banger style...it's called a Thermal or Thermal P banger!

And get your own great glass from MK Ultra Glass!

Ep 79 - Female Friendly Sesh

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 05:47:38 +0000

Howdy y'alls! This week is packed with Stoner Moments, Shout outs and Seshin'. Me and the lady friends hit up the Secret Sesh to take a friend's mom out for her birthday. It was her first big cannabis event and her expectations were high. But the scene wasn't quite right. So, I'm on a mission to find a new stoner scene, a female friendly sesh. Before I talk about my new mission though, I've got some new and old Stoner Moments to get back to, and some shout outs to lay down. In the Safety Meeting I try out the High Hemp blunt wraps -no tobacco here, friends, but will it satisfy those stoner needs? Yeah, I think I'll manage! Especially when I've got the Golden Pineapple all twaxed up with some Blue Headband to try it out with.

Meaty links for ya

Instagram heroes

Love for the Plant DankGals and Mahogany Mary Rasta Jeff TwaxTip

Get some hemp wraps and kick the nicotine!

High Hemp wraps AAAAND Juicy Jay makes hemp wraps toooooo!

Get your sesh on!

Secret Sesh, and the hopefully more female friendly Friday Night Sesh

Ep 78 - Cannabis Yoga

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:34:15 +0000

Namaste! Spring is upon us, and I'm cleaning out the chakras! Last weekend I went to #SpringAwakeningCali hosted by @mahogany.mary and @dankgirls. It was yoga flow by @yogawithminelli and a brunch by @kerrycancook This was a much different cannabis event for me! A move away from the stoner subculture, and into this new mainstream social cannabis culture. But, like all great cannabis events I came away with some awesome scores to tell you all about! In the Safety I talk about my new pipe, which I'm definitely NOT going to break! *knocks on wood*

Follow the links, find some flow

Event queens: Mahogany Mary and DankGals

All the Good Goods: @bakebros @thestachepen @piece_water @hempvine @jordanandjanes @hmbldt @messyfarmacys @papaandbarkley @sarkara.confection @flow_kana

Sharin her flow @lizzyjeff @yogawithminelli

Cookin it up @kerrycancook

Ep 77 - All the Feels Good Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:25:47 +0000

Hey everyone, what a week! It's been a roller coaster through life, it has. I've noticed some great changes in how I've been handling it too. Making a more routine appearance in my cannabis regiment, CBD has really taken the edge off, especially at nighttime. It hasn't numbed out the emotions entirely though, in fact, part of the benefits of cannabis is that it forces you to confront the emotions. It can be a tricky balance for us chronic users, but access and information are the cornerstones for creating the best foundations for those looking to manage emotional stress and imbalances. A dab here, an edible there, distillate or full spectrum -the right mix makes the magic. In the Safety I roll up some Gorilla Glue. Not usually a strain I hit up if I'm not playing video games all afternoon, but I've found a very pleasant phenotype; I should know better than to knock it til I've tried it! Find me on the Socials @thespliffpotcast or @spliffpotcast Got a question? I'd love to help if I can! Maybe a topic you'd like to hear discussed? Holla at me! Got the email thespliffpotcast@gmail.com and the phone lines (209) 867-7543 (209) 86-SPLIF if you prefer. Music thanks to Kevin Macleod "Slow Burn" check out the whole jam on freemusicarchive.org Looking to support? Try Patreon.com/TheSpliffPotcast or follow my Amazon affiliate link before you make a purchase! You can find it, and many more useful links at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 76 - Pinch O'Green

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:34:00 +0000

The luck of the Irish hasn't been on my side this St. Patty's Day; my audio has been having issues. But I have been having a bit of luck in other areas! Then on to some serious cannabis talk -I keep getting shorted on my cannabis concentrates! This widespread problem is reminiscent of another stoner classic, the pinched sack. Not just a way for bros to bond with their testicles, but a ubiquitous practice that preys on the neediest of stoners. Speaking of stoners, in the Safety Meeting I rant about the hate on stoners by all these new people using weed. We were here first, yo! And we're not going anywhere any time soon, so it's time people own up to the cultural bias. All this while I try out a breeding project that gets my paleo-cortex buzzing, Prophecy!

This week's links:

The CA guide to Medical Cannabis Regulatory Requirements for Weights and Standards. Legit.

And then more reasons why stoners have been right all along, and why we'll continue to influence this market, a VICE article I've mentioned before.

Ep 75 - City Council Sesh-On

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:39:41 +0000

Catching up on some CBD talk this week, with plenty of nods to some of the incredible podcasts I've been digging on. It's been making me think a lot and I thought I'd share some of the rambling stoner thoughts. Then I share some of my recent experiences sitting in with the city council this past year. I'm pretty sure I'm the crazy pot lady ...and I wear that with pride. But it's been a passionate and frustrating experience to feel you're talking to moving walls. So I decided to change up my game, by falling back on a classic. If you're ready to get into the nerve-inducing game of public commentary, but aren't sure where to start -well, there are lots of people who would love to help ya out. In the Safety Meeting I bring one of my headiest salads yet! I found a magical sativa diva mix up, and I can work it on the flower side and the dab side! Play responsibly, as they say. Let me know what you think! Rate and review in iTunes and Stitcher. Find me on the socials: Facebook and Instagram @thespliffpotcast and Twitter @spliffpotcast Ask me a question or let me know what you'd like to hear about! You can ask on the phone lines (209) 867-7543 or hit send me an email from your workplace. That'd be fun, thespliffpotcast@gmail.com You can find links to things I've talked about, an Amazon affiliate link to contribute and find great products! Thanks for Spliffin' it!

Ep 74 - Neuropathy

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:35:31 +0000

Neuropathy is a chronic pain issue that people are turning to cannabis for more and more often; mostly because conventional medicine has been neither convenient nor effective. But there are different types of neuropathy! Who knew? Not me until recently... Using my experience helping patients I break down some places people can start when dealing with pain. Sometimes smoking is NOT the answer, in fact topicals and edibles seem to be far more efficacious! In the Safety Meeting my stoner gurus have dropped something for us all! Presenting.... The Twaxtip ( @twaxtip on Instagram)

Came here to get linked up or linked in?

First, from the Safety Meeting:

Twaxtip on Instragram SO COOL!

Sir MF Patrick Stewart giving Esquire the low down

And now the ...SCIENCE!

Several entries on PubMed I found useful when thinking of neuropathy, and THCA.

Understanding neuropathy better, from an allopathic viewpoint.

Ep 73 - Make a POTcast

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:33:09 +0000

Howdy doody, everybody! As promised, we're talking cannabis related podcasts. Hopefully this podcast goes stale pretty quickly because the people jumping into the podcast scene explode! Maybe you've been thinking about starting your own podcast, cannabis related or not. Well, I've got some of my favorites, some of the ok, and some of the not-for-me; variety is the spice of life, and the more the merrier! After going over some of the available options, I give you some advice for starting your own. Going over some of the things I've learned along the way, the free resources you might find helpful, and some encouraging advice to get over the nerves. I can't wait to hear what you have to say!

So many links this week! Enjoy :)

First: Americans for Safe Access, UNITY

Patients for Patients The incredible WA state advocacy and consumer watchdog group.

My favorites: Marijuana Today , Marijuana Today Daily /Story Hour and Grow From Your Heart

Other patient focused: Cannabis Health Radio, CBD Talk Podcast, Lift Cannabis Podcast, The Medical Pot Guide

All inclusive: Shaping Fire, The Cannabis Reporter, The Hot Box, Wake and Bake

For Fun: Pot Luck Dinner, The Weed Show

Industry focused: Any Cannabis Radio programs including Ganjapreneur, Investing in Cannabis, Cannainsider, The Cannabist,

Grow focused: Growcast, The Dude Grows, Heavy T's Grow show

Hanging with friends: The Adam Dunn Show, Grapes and Grass, The Weedsmen, Weedsday Wednesday

One offs: Tangentially Speaking, Dopefiend, Russ Belville, Cannabis & Coffee, Cannabis Community Project

Get podcast ready: Podcast Method with Dan Benjamin, Librivox, Freemusicarchive.org if you want music without copy right worries.

Equipment: Blue Yeti mic, Audacity, Soundcloud for free hosting

Ep 72 - Sick Sad Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:32:58 +0000

Always a good time for a Daria reference! Unfortunately I've finally succumbed to the dreaded cold and flu season. But, while it's got me down, it's not gonna take me out! Cannabis' healing powers might not fight the virus but it can certainly help me supercharge my body to be its strongest. Let me share some of my tricks for getting back to health ASAP. I've got some happy and sad stories about new glass, which leads me to a new-ish product - the silicone dab rig! Could this be the solution us klutzes have been waiting for? Well, I have some doubts. Let's Safety!

Your one stop shop for those things I talked about!

Amazon affiliate link

Pot Luck Dinner, Grow From Your Heart Podcast with Rasta Jeff, Lindsey The Traveling Stoner

HVY Glass, MK Ultra glass/@beansandbeads, silicone dab rig

Ep 71 - Sativa Diva

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 07:05:05 +0000

Hey guys! Things are going well, but it's been another busy week, so time to pull out a banked episode. I sat down a couple months ago to talk about an Amnesia strain that was kicked down by a grower friend of mine ...and I end up proving how much of a Sativa Diva I am! But it ain't just about the flower, I bring a tasty edible I discovered at Secret Sesh to your attention. ChugALug and I mix up some Holy Headband and White Buffalo to bring it back to cannaseur levels. You remember White Buffalo, the one that I said I should never smoke in a potcast again? Let's see how it pairs with a sativa that keeps my mouth going! That sounds like a great idea. I'll be back next week with some new stuff. Take care everyone! Please rate and review, wherever you listen if you can. Subscribe or follow as you like and share, share, share! Thanks to Kevin Macleod for his track "Slow Burn" Find me on Instagram and Facebook @thespliffpotcast and Twitter @spliffpotcast (lmk you found me through the potcast, maybe?) Find more potcasts, links and some more me at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 70 - Sneak A Late Toke

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 08:54:58 +0000

Hey everyone! This past week has been crazy, and not in a great way. This week's potcast is a big one sided safety meeting. A bit of personal stoner journaling, if you will. Last week I talked about the chances that some dab I had came from a stressed plant, well, I have a hunch it's got my body stressin, which has ME stressin! And well, maybe you'll understand why I'm a bit late this week, and what to expect in the future. Ooooh! Punny has claws! Bad pun! Facebook and Instagram @thespliffpotcast or friend me (Boh Nellis), Twitter @spliffpotcast Phone lines always open at (209) 867-7543 Music by the incomparable Kevin Macleod and me and more info at thespliffpotcast.om

Ep 69 - Sex and Marijuana: The Burning Question

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:06:44 +0000

Hey guys! TGIF? Thanks for reaching out about last week everyone, but now that we got the children outta the way, let's talk about sex! Forever turning the patriarchy on its head, cannabis can really boost everyone's sex life, but it's especially helpful for women! And it brings a recreational side to medicine that we don't often get to explore. Sensual Cannabis Oils are therapeutic and fun, but oils aren't a great answer for everyone... there are no perfect options, but there ARE options. Free the weed. And then free the orgasm. And there's more than one way to do that! Get your mental and physical sexy game going. While I hit my new banger in the Safety... You might be all aglow, but there is a definite skunk in the air.

Sexy link ups right at your finger tips...

Check out more adult themed musings at The Stranger

How to make your own coconut oil based lube, from the Wake and Bake Cookbook

And finally, discover the secrets of the skunk... or maybe just funk. Either way, it's a better VICE article than many. And his Twitter - I got his handle

SCIENCE! Not sexy links, those children's studies.

An easy to digest post with video and links to studies

Straight to the study

Another article with a hilarious headline on a chart I had to include

This study talks about adolescent youth, and the genetic propensity to use cannabis... but admits that you can't pin it down on cannabis to predict psychosis in adult life. Like they ALL do.

This one is my favorite <3

Point being, more kids are dying from Tylenol a month than children from cannabis in the entirety of time, so let's take a step back and gain some perspective, mkay?

Last, a study that talks about the influence of marijuana advertising and the likelihood of trying it. They say that education is key. I couldn't agree more. Talk to your kids.

Ep 68 - Think of the Children!

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:47:39 +0000

We're keepin' this one a shorty -just like some of our favorite people, children. Where do they fall in this new legalish market? Should they fall anywhere? Of course they should! You don't get the most potent, non-toxic medicine in the world and then get to say that children shouldn't have access to it! If anything treating children with cannabis can be the key to changing everything for them. It can be the difference between life and death. It's time to stop pretending like there's a reason to keep it from them when there just plain and simply isn't. Don't bogart the knowledge, share it with those who are too young to go out and vote for it. And somethings new came just in time for the Safety...

Diversive links (get it?)

Morgan Freeman

TheraJoyCBD - their website might be down so check out their Twitter

Some of the studies I talked about are linked to in this article (but be careful, they also link to a lot of their own articles!)

Ep 67 - Quit the Cough

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:53:03 +0000

Is it fire-breather mating season? No, that's just your typical stoner sesh, filling the air with the hacking noises of recreational bliss. But not everyone revels in the cacophony that rises from the smokey symphony. They're more concerned with the harmful effects coughing can have, and it can! There's no way to guarantee you won't cough when you're smoking -anything, yet alone weed! But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, and lessen the blows. In the Safety I just take a moment to sesh and catch up on how familiar 2017 is already feeling. Hit me up on the socials! Instagram and Facebook @ TheSpliffPotcast or Twitter @SpliffPotcast Music by Kevin Macleod, "Slow Burn" Thanks for rating and reviewing, sharing, and just listening <3 Contribute on Patreon or use Amazon links to buy products I talk about on your favorite potcasts! Find more info at thespliffpotcast.com

Ep 66 - Terpenes Plus: The Flavors of the Flower

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 04:42:58 +0000

This week we dive into an advanced course on terpenes! By now you probably know that they're what make indicas and sativas, but let's look a little closer. I've mentioned many times that terpene testing, as important as it is, is still inadequate, so let's look at some of the things we know that are missing. Esters are the most available at the moment, that strawberry banana flavor I've been enjoying, and the grapes that are gonna be upon us next (that's where my money is) are influenced primarily by esters. But there is so much more! The essential oil market, and the fragrance industry can offer some curious and enlightening insights into cannabis formulas. And I'm sure cannabis will do the same for them. It's already started! In fact, you can get your favorite strain delivered to your door anywhere in the world -legally! But, of course, there's a catch. As we safety, I puff on that Double Dream again, check out Greenhouse Seeds' Flavor Wheel to play with the terps and pull out new flavors, as well as let you know about new ways to help the potcast out!

All kinds of references to link to!

First, some synonyms for nuances - and sure that was more for me than you, but I wanted to be accountable

There are several sellers of non-cannabinoid derived terpene mixes that resemble cannabis strains.

Here's a few I found (this is where you'd go for the make your own shatter cartridges)

The article that broke down the different categories of fragrance components

Where I read about THCA being an ester, and a basic High Times' breakdown of the ester movement.

Some podcasts to look to the Adam Dunn episode I talked about and a Ganjapreneur one I didn't.

And of course my new fave Grow From Your Heart Ep 77

The Greenhouse Seeds Flavor Wheel (it's at the bottom)

And a couple articles on terps: one from the trusted ProjectCBD and one from the not as trust NIH

Ep 65 - Stoned Drivers

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:28:21 +0000

As we close out the year, I end with a wish. A wish that we can move past the idea that people can't smoke weed and drive! Can we please reconcile the fact that cannabis is a medicine with the desire to tax it? Sumptuary laws have a place and all, but they work best off science, not fear. There is some genuinely thought-provoking information across multiple independent studies. But even NIDA has to concede some points on this one! Science! Stoned drivers are out there on your way to work, while you head back from the park, or are just staring at the bumper of the car in front of you in traffic. We've always been here. And society has been better off for it. Let's break down some of those facts and talk about our future.

On time links!

Start with NIDA

And then move on to the ones that make them concede there's more to it than simple intoxication! Here, here and here at the Washington Times

Ep 64 - Stress and Stigma

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 01:11:05 +0000

The holidays are upon us again, and the stress is piled higher than the presents. Not that you need a holiday to be stressed! A lot of people are going to be tempted to take a couple extra tokes this season, and that's ok! Don't let stigma help the stress kill you faster. Hassle and overindulgence mar the innocence of the eggnog, and you need more stress relief to compensate for that fact of life. But before I give you a pep talk to help you toke up, I have the usual long list of Stoner Moments. Don't worry it's not a list I check twice. I spent too much time being Blunted on the truth of CBD. But who can be too wound up with all these trees lit? Double Dream takes my problems as far away as the clouds, but leaves me clear headed enough to remember why I needed a bowl to begin with. Sounds like just what I needed this time of year. Thanks, to my Sativa Santa!

late links!

Americans for Safe Access' press release with petition to the DOJ

and the Change.org petition you can sign

Some facts to keep in mind on the dangers of stress

Bad Kat's CannaPharm -all your edible and vapable needs <3 My hero

The Mouth Peace

And some more heroes: Grow From Your Heart podcast and MJ Today podcast and MJ Today Daily podcast

Ep 63 - Secret Stoner Guru Sesh

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:28:11 +0000

We got that fire and shit be bangin' - you know it's lit up in this mofo! Bust out the Urban Dictionary because I brought my stoner gurus over for a sesh. Ooooh, we're going deep into stoner culture this week! Not only did I have an incredible time at Secret Sesh LA, I scored a crap ton of goodies! Instead of breaking it all down for you though, I figured I'd invite over the guys who turned me on to this great event, and we could sesh it up for everyone! Keeping up on stoner culture is a lot of work. There are also LOTS of dabs happening this week. Which means a lot of coughing! lol We talk about the eye widening VIP bag swag while we up our stoner game with some nose dabs! They're way more awesome and lung-friendly than they sound at first. Don't worry we'll try it first. You just pack a bowl, sit back and get the latest on how I keep sharp on my stoner skillz: @jkirby1987 and @steveo_da_bandito !!!

Chain-link for your needs

Find my buddies!

My buddy Seth's Facebook page for Greener Pastures

Steveo and Kirby's Instagram pages

And lots of the things we talk about:

Secret Sesh

Grower Bert Baccarat's Instagram page

The Mytech mug dab rig that was come up on

Downtown Patients Group and Greenwolf two LA dispensaries

Three Tokes, or 3Tokes website with all her socials

Black Jesus, Gomez and Roor

Ep 62 - Homemade Heartbreak Help

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:02:05 +0000

Sometimes life gets rough. At these times, it helps to stay positive and be creative. Stoners are some of the most positive and creative individuals on the planet! And that leads to some really resourceful engineering. The homemade bong is a staple of stoner culture. Even in the mythical land of free cannabis everywhere, you may find the need to play handyman, and bust out the bong making tools. Bongs don't grow on trees, they just help us smoke them. How did we get here this week? Well, now that's a funny story...

Links

RIP: Fillmore Bowls (2013-2016) and Heisenberg (??2000ish??-2016) you were great fucking bongs.

Grasscity thread

Bong How-to's

Incredibly creative stoners on Buzzfeed

Wiki How covers the basics.

Ep 61 - Red-Eyed Stoner Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:57:54 +0000

Happy December! I'm pretty sure my body is going into hibernation mode, and it's got me feeling a little dreamy. That heavy-liddedness can really make the eyes glow for some people. Is there any hope for those who suffer from a case of the red-eyes? Not much, unfortunately. But a good allergy defense, and a few OTC options can make things a lot more comfortable in the long run. Be wary though, Ben Stein may not have your best interest at heart! Before we get to all that though, I brought leftover stoner salad!

Light-hearted links

Gotta have my Refresh eyedrops lol

That great Weedist article

And that fantastic Yahoo answer

A couple other generic resources

And a forum breakdown on the benes and boons of rodelization

The Weekender by Jane West

My ASA buddy Seth Green on The CBD Podcast

And Grapes and Grass on iTunes

Ep 60 - Danksgiving Schwag Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:54:16 +0000

Yup! That's right guys, it's Danksgiving and what did I bring? Shwag Salad. I don't care how you spell it, it's all some people got this holiday season, so let's make the most of it, shall we? The opposite of sensimilla, or more appropriately sin semilla, brick weed has a little more work that goes into it. But for some people that extra work is the ceremonial difference. When it comes to keeping it old school, and finding weed that let's you roll a serious fattie (without falling on the floor) schwag very much has a place in this industry. The customer's always right! Therefore, we gotta know how to tell quality schwag from that hazardous shwag! In the land of the needy, there's no lab testing! It's up to our nose and common sense. Then, what to do with all those seeds and stems that come with it? There's no reason to throw them out! When we say every part of the cannabis plant has medicine, we mean it! Let's contain it. When I get the rambling out of my system we move over and Safety! I freak out on the crazy things kids say nowadays, and I got a special strain just for Danksgiving dinner. Medirecreating at its best, sneak a toke of this Blue Diesel to help you deal when Nana insists on that second slice of pie. You don't want to let her down, do you?! DO YOU?!

Turkey Day Links

An etymological recording of the word schwag

Urban Dictionary takes a stab at it

Here's that great article with all the creative ideas about making the most of your stems

And lastly, here's the incredible studies on resin and reclaim by MCR Labs. SCIENCE!!

Ep 59 - Building Tolerance & Committing to Cannabis

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:05:54 +0000

So many people are apprehensive about trying cannabis. They've had bad experiences in the past, or they're afraid of what could happen if they take too much. The good news, not much worse than a really bad afternoon! The bad news? You still have to TRY! So let's discuss some of the things to help build the resolve to tackle a low or beginner tolerance. The key is to look at the facts, and the facts are overwhelmingly in cannabis' favor. Next is to GO SLOWLY! As long as you're regularly trying, there's no way to go too slow. Then, let's get some truly professional advice in on the discussion! In the Safety Meeting I toke on some Chocolate Hashberry, because it's almost my bedtime! But before I drift off, I want to tell you about my newest schwag - a Jane West "Weekender" I scored from my fave MJ Today Daily (I told you guys you should be listening!)

Come for the weed, stay for the links:

Jane West's "Weekender"

Dr. Bearman's book list

Get to my iTunes for reviews, reviews, reviews!

And while I didn't mention it on this potcast, I've talked about Dr. Dustin Sulak Healer.com before; a great resource for online health professional information and starting slowly!

Ep 58 - What to Expect When High

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 03:07:16 +0000

More states than ever are legalizing weed, which means more people than ever are going to be trying cannabis! If you're medicating or recreating, cannabis don't care -it's got this. The experience will always be personalized, but that doesn't mean we can't generalize, amirite? So let's roll through some of the possibilities. If you're experimenting with the options of legalization for the first time, or just dipping your toes in because "it's legal!" know what to expect, because knowledge is power! Key to this one is that cannabis heals the mind AND the body, so you'll need to incorporate both, sometimes whether you want to or not. We'll roll through who shouldn't be toking (and their options), who should be toking, and how to handle the experience when it gets a little out of hand (or better how to avoid it altogether!)

Links this week are practicals:

House Reps Senate Reps

Learn more about Prader-Willi Syndrome

Ep 57 - Genotypes and Phenotypes

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:58:37 +0000

Hey guys! I move out of my comfort zone this week to bring a little grow talk. I'm usually strictly post-harvest, but this helps us understand that aftermarket even better! Phenotypes are the reason why we've seen so many kinds of Afghani Kush, White Widow, or GDP. Cannabis cultivators are artists, each with their own style, but the real master is Cannabis, Herself. Willing to herm out when conditions call for it, this plant is a master adapter. So whether your favorite is an age old classic landrace, or an Uncle Fester-like basement experiment, cannabis knows how to give good strain.

Lookity links:

Check out these hyperlinks for some interesting articles on Genotypes and Phenotypes

And then check here for the Grow From Your Heart podcast!

Emergency Safety - CA Prop 64 AUMA

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 04:07:37 +0000

Looking to know more about California's 2016 Prop 64 AKA AUMA, but tired of that tiny print? Well, let's have an Emergency Safety Meeting to discuss it! Worried about Big Tobacco or saving the children? Where do the taxes go, and who has the power? Well, by the end we'll have some of those of answers. Let's put their claim that they got it right to the test... we'll go section by section (some a little more closely than others), listen to some of the available Voter Information Guide audio, and make up our own damn minds. Because we are adults, dammit. Unless you're 18-20, in which case you're not yet adult enough to enjoy weed according to AUMA... Rock that vote!

Get your ADA provided Voter Information Guide Audio files on!

Ep 56 - The New POTency

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:59:38 +0000

We're gonna take a quick look at: potency. Often used in arguments for prohibition and when seeking to "save the children" ...is this idea that the weed we smoke today being practically handed down from God, Him or Her self, really reliable? We know we can get better weed than ever, but does that mean it's really become more potent too? Like so many mythologies, how do we find the artful truth? We look at the evidence, and then tear it apart! All that historiography really fires me up! Simmer back down in the Safety to recap and hear some suggestions if you're one of dem YouTubers.

Stoner links:

Pot Luck Dinner Potcast ladies on Twitter and iTunes

So many Juicy Jays flavors!

And all those ultrafine options too!

Ep 55 - Lyme Disease and The Parent Trap

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:47:12 +0000

There's so much to take from this week's potcast, and not just because it's so long! My friend let me set up the mic while we sesh, and she tells me about her personal journey being diagnosed with Lyme Disease and how she has developed as an mmj patient throughout. She not only has all that going on, but has to deal with the fact that her daughters are carriers of the bacteria as well. Parenting with chronic illness doesn't leave a lot of time to be wishy washy! She's made some tough choices and come a long way in her almost 20 years as a card carrying CA medical patient. The most radical changes have happened in the last two years, however, and the most important factors? Access and education. While western medicine has failed at treating chronic pain, auto-immune disease and managing overall costs, healthcare remains a basic need that affects the whole family. So the discussion turns familial. Since parenting choices are so personal, unique perspectives like hers are always interesting.

A few perspectives on RSO: Rick Simpson, My Own, and a Leafly article on all types of concentrates

Ep 54 - Munchies: Inducing and Coping

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:35:11 +0000

This week we delve into one of the darkest and most dangerous corners of the cannabis world: The Munchies! duhduhDUH... but this often dissed side effect of your favorite intoxicant is also a really important medicinal use! If you're trying to reclaim your appetite back from disease or disorder, or keep a reign on those junk food cravings, we're gonna dish about it all. There are no big secrets here, unfortunately. Whole plant is pretty essential to making sure you have the best success at inducing appetite, adding CBD can help stave off a junk food binge, but nothing's guaranteed when you lower your inhibitions and trigger the body's endocannabinoid system for that healing response! To keep it thematic, the Safety Meeting is dedicated to... staying healthy and doing something! We get down with some funtime salad mix and talk about how to not let yourself succumb to the munchies.

Referral links, thanks for checking em out!

The study that shows an increase in olfactory sensitivity and regulation by the ECS

An article I enjoyed if you need a little more moral support

And finally Go Ask Alice ... don't take it too seriously, but do realize that your drug journey should be an educated one.

Ep 53 - Stoner Girls: Women Love Weed!

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:31:14 +0000

Ever wondered what it's like to be a stoner girl? Well, there's a lot of awesome, no doubt! My stoner gal pal Heather stops by to talk about how she's been using marijuana to help clear her skin of adult acne, instead of Big Pharma and Big Beauty. Then I get really personal about the passion behind this potcast. While many may not want to hear it, the drug war perpetuates many systemic failures; racism in law enforcement and deficiencies in mental healthcare are two that get much needed attention. Rape culture isn't one we normally think of, but I know I can't be alone in my experience. And I'm not- Stoner girls unite! In the Safety Meeting I toast one to the wily women and maternal energy that helped shape me into the opinionated potcaster you hear today.

No links this week, but check out the search bar if you were hoping to find out more about something I discussed, or just reach out and ask! <3

Ep 52 - A First Response, Not Last Resort

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:26:41 +0000

We're closing out a full year of weekly potcasts with this episode! We did it, everyone! So I'm taking this week to talk about a recent event that helps confirm one of my favorite canna-theories -that cannabis is best used FIRST not last. The sooner we signal healing by the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) the faster and more profound the healing results can be. This can be applied in many different ways, due to the incredible versatility of cannabis and the inherent power of the ECS. Many of us will be medicating irregularly, mentally and physically, so it's important we remember to use it in the moment, where it suits us best and can do the most healing. In the Safety Meeting I talk about my preferred storage method: the mason jar! Sure, it's got its issues, but it's a classic. And I prefer the way my cannabis stores when I use them. Not to mention the added benefits that help you stretch that dollar and get as much medicine as you can!

Lynx? No? Oh, links! Gotcha....

Cannabis Health Index blog with Uwe Blesching

Lift podcast, out of Canada, eh!

Ep 51 - Cancer and Cannabis: The C Words

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 23:01:40 +0000

Breaking out my serious tone in this week's potcast, because we get serious. About cancer. Cannabis is a known option for treating the effects of chemo and cancer, but then there's the whispers of cancer cures in concentrate forms... Rumors and whispers aren't the most reliable information, and cure is far from what we want to start saying, but even science says cancer shows promising potential. But people don't have time to wait for research! So let's get real about how to go about this, in the labs and in the home. Whether you want to fight against cancer, or just fight for your right to party while living with cancer, cannabis has your back. For this week's Safety Meeting, I talk about an enlightening (and pain relieving!) strain review: Candyland.

Links together:

First, an excellent article on how cannabis works overall.

(This guy is WAY more eloquent than I've ever been. But he does have the advantage: real time edits!)

Here are some gov't articles I found helpful

(Those are meant for medical professionals, but there's a "Patient Version" you can go to)

Here are those compilation lists I talked about

Over 100 US studies on Cannabis and Cancer

Granny Storm Crow's list of ailments and studies

Studies being done in Spain

And here are lots of articles and even a video to check out more about your options and what people are doing

Medical Jane talks about how Israel ROCKS the research

An excellent compilation of information by doctors. (They'll sell you stuff too, but the info is good. )

Rick Simpson's Phoenix Tears guidelines

Leafly brings the people at the front lines to attention, and here's the full length of the movie they talk about.

And that company that I couldn't remember the name of... they're called Pharmacyte now, not Nuvilex

Ep 50 - PTSD and Politics

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:40:44 +0000

Big things are happening around mental health and medical marijuana, and it has a lot to do with veterans who are fighting for their right to treat their friends, family and selves for PTSD. But veterans aren't alone in this struggle. Many people can and will suffer with and from PTSD and its associated problems. I'm one of them. Treating it with cannabis is no different than any other condition: it's how your resources meet your needs. That's a lot of variables. So let's Spliff 'em out while I toke on some White Buffalo. Then, I looked more into AUMA, has it changed my mind? No. But, I am a bit better informed and do have more facts I can share about it with you. You make up your own mind.

Hot, Spicy Links found here:

For PTSD

Become familiar with the symptoms of PTSD

Find studies of PTSD and marijuana

For AUMA/Prop 64

NORML's summary of Prop 64. Fantastic like usual

Radio show with the No on AUMA argument

The Cannabis article on Veteran's fight against PTSD and for MMJ

The Cannabis Report Podcast on iTunes

Ep 49 - Bosom Buddies: The Entourage Effect

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 23:25:14 +0000

Why does cannabis work so well sometimes, and not so great other times? Well, it's all about how this complex system works with YOU, mostly. To wrap our tiny brains around this massive concept, many refer to the Entourage Effect, but there's too many shining stars on this bud to focus on just one! Hundreds of identified components makes this a puzzle for the ages. The Synergism of cannabis is the key to its success, and scientists' failures. Sometimes the key to understanding something isn't just about how it breaks apart, but how it all fits back together. As we hang out to Safety, I bring out the activist and get blunt about California's upcoming Prop 64. The difference between good and bad legislation usually boils down to semantics, where good legislation reads like Shakespeare. Unfortunately Prop 64 reads like the IRS code. Will California sell out medical cannabis and its patients so it can get rich and stoned? I hope not...

Information provided by ProjectCBD

A quick review of California's Prop 64. It's full of typos and hyperbole, but it's a quick overview.

Proposition 64's full text

A good article on understanding how complex cannabis can be.

An interesting article focused on terpenes

The Hot Box Podcast

The Higher Path (THP) in Sherman Oaks, and the Bay Area

Dr. Grinspoon talks Ensemble

Ep 48 - Allergies: Pressure and Pain

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:22:48 +0000

If you haven't heard, Southern California has been a bit toasty lately, and it's really starting to get to me. My sinuses are easily irritated by a lot of air quality issues, but I've never been able to cope with them more easily! Let me tell you my not so secret tips and tricks. Hint hint: it's our friend THCA! But I also have some interesting hypotheses on CBDA ...has it been under my nose this whole time?! My personal pot journey takes an interesting turn. We hit up some more stoner myths as I aim to soothe my stoner needs with some bong loads, and in the Safety, get ready for the funny! Mom funny.

Get that funny 411 you came for!

Cannabis Moms Club on WhoHaHA

Find some Soothing Sue's

Ep 47 - Sneak A Secondhand Toke

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:52:30 +0000

Hey everyone! Let's talk about the elephant-shaped cloud in the room, secondhand smoke. Is it something we should be considerate of? Yeah! Let's talk about some of the reasons why, and how it might or might not give you a contact high. If it's your hotboxin', a clambake, the shotgun or just some stoners being rude, there's still patients to consider on the other side of this. A quick one, don't forget your favorite munchies as we gather for a Safety Meeting.

I see you've come for the clambake...

This way to the Record Holding Canadian rabbit hole

And some articles on the quasi-pros and cons of secondhand cannabis smoke

Ep 46 - RSO or CBD Oil, The Basics

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:38:54 +0000

Cannabis concentrates is one of the most controversial topics in the industry, politically speaking. It's saving lives, children's lives! But it's also some of the purest, most potent "weed" you'll ever try. The problems persists that the more potent the pot the more impactful the medicine, which creates a paradox for prohibition. (Tell that to the DEA!) Luckily, getting your hands on it is getting easier every day. But it won't be as easy as that! Finding the right medicine in a very ambiguous marketplace is often misleading. Purposely misleading. We're laying down some of the basics when it comes to determining what type of concentrate is right for you. The traditional THC-rich Phoenix Tears, or the newest miracle/snake oil, CBD? To help you out further, I give a personal experience so you have an idea of the power of bioavailability. We cover your alternatives if a black mucky goop isn't your preferred medicine. And then we wrap it up with some more basics of safe access in the Safety Meeting.

Cuz I said I would, Realm of Caring

Ep 45 - Saving Face

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:37:03 +0000

There are plenty of skin conditions that can be treated by cannabis topicals, but the face is a special concern for many of us. Whether you use cannabis topically or as an edible, you can find benefits that give you that glow. Or at least help you prevent unsightly scarring. From Acne to Psoriasis and then some! Cannabis brings about that homeostasis that keeps us looking as young as it helps us feel. If you find that weed can sometimes make you break out (yikes!) there are some tips in there for you too. I love it when weed can help treat the contraindications of weed!

Looking for some of those magical pot lotions...potions as it were?

Soothing Sue's

Cannalgesic

Ep 44 - Real Ganja Girl Talk

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:54:44 +0000

Hey guys! I know I've been in a funk lately, and I finally open up about why. It segways nicely into this week's topic, Lady Stuff. But you don't have to just be a lady, or even a woman, in order to get something useful out of this week's topic. First, you might laugh. That's nice. Then you might push your comfort zone a little. That's healthy. But most importantly, you'll learn more about the people who make up the majority of this world's population and how cannabis can keep them a happier healthier person. And that rocks! There are many ways out there to use weed for those period problems, to save the boobies and the women too! And smoking weed is far from the most innovative. Let's talk about those vaginal suppositories, or as "they" like to say...'weed tampons!' If you don't have access, don't worry. Get innovative. I talk about some of the most women friendly companies in the CA market, and make sure we get in some intimate girl talk before we say ciao.

Looking for those links? I got ya links...

Whoopi and Maya the Buzzfeed article and on Facebook

Another pretty decent article about weed and women's health

My beloved Soothing Sue's and on Facebook

Another woman owned company The Green Cacao Company

And last but not least, Foria

Ep 43 - Herbal Headache Relief

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:15:32 +0000

We all get them every now and then, those annoying or even detrimental headaches. The rumors are out there that cannabis can help. And it's true! But, like everything, it's about finding the best strain for your needs. Migraines, cluster, ideopathic, sinus...there are a lot of types of headaches, so not every option will work for every person. But there are innovative options for those who don't mind toking, and those who do. Close the curtains, find that eye mask and let's see how cannabis can work for that pesky headache (the sooner the better, yo!) This week's Safety Meeting covers some new ways to feel fancy when spending lots of money on concentrates. Cuz we all could use a little more baller in our lives.

Dem linx doh!

Steep Hill's Express testing, including the white paper

Soothing Sue's

Ep 42 - Pets Need Pot Too

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:24:54 +0000

Many of us have furry friends in our lives whom we wonder if cannabis can help. The short answer is yes, but there are a lot of caveats! From smoking, to eating to topicals (which I didn't even talk about this episode! Sheesh!) animals have an ECS that is just as beneficial to them as ours is to us. But not all animals are alike, and toxicity is a big issue! So many factors can change the dynamics of what would make the best medicine; the delivery and the composition. Terpenes and cannabinoids should be just as nuanced and relative as you'd want for yourself, but the options are slim. CBD is the biggest fad, for its relative safety, but it might not always be the best option for your four-legged BFF. Especially if you're just paying for hope in a bottle! Once you get a trusted product how to help without hurting? A little dosing advice that never changes -start slowly!

A little more to go on...

The FDA study of available pet targeted products.

Ep 41 - See Weed Salad

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:34:54 +0000

It's that time again: to take a break, think about our health, and have a salad. See? Weed salad. I catch up on some Stoner Moments, including getting more details on a story I had shared weeks ago about pain and THCA. I get Blunted about the DNC's inclusion of cannabis reform; feel that Bern. And I pepper the whole thing up with plenty of bong loads. The nice thing about smaller bowls is you get to take more of them! Taking a mental health break this week to just kind of hang out and catch up. Thanks for kickin it with me!

Looking for more info?

Terrie Best, my ASA friend

More story on the Bernie angle

Become a contributor via Patreon!

Ep 40 - Breaking Tolerance

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:09:40 +0000

Tolerance, high or low, is an all too common challenge for cannabis users and clinicians. I've talked before about building tolerance, and starting slowly, but this ain't about that. This is for those that jumped right in! And find that they can't really ever go back ...or can they? Tolerance breaks are NOT an option here. It's time to unlock the Flower Power within recreational marijuana. Even those that have been smoking for decades have options to bring them back to that feeling of overwhelming attunement. If you're willing to put in the effort and demand the science, tolerance isn't an insurmountable wall, but an adventure waiting to happen. Before I let ya go, I call a Safety Meeting and revisit the Boundless Vaporizer I got a few months ago to see if it still lives up to the hype.

Those links I promised:

Great breakdown of the science and philosophy of tolerance.

And a pretty decent article from High Times too

healer.com for those that want to baby step it.

Ep 39 - Workin' the System

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:15:26 +0000

It's that time of the year. Time to renew my doctor recommendation as a California medical cannabis patient! It's a motley system that's got its good and bad. But I'll take CA over pretty much any other state out there. There's some advantage to being the first; like, not having a preset fear that every Tom, Dick and Jane living on Pothead Lane was gonna have immediate access to...you know, natural medicine. The horror! I grabbed this one outta the vault this week. It's short and sweet, and features the greatest timed "ding dong" of my life!

Lookin' for that info?

How to work the system by state ...er, navigate what "legal" means.

Welcome Ohio! Making the total count 25!

HelloMD referral link, if you are so inclined. You get money off, and so do I.

(But probably not, because...AUMA, baby!!!)

Ep 38 - Yami, La Yerba Y Los Latinos

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:51:49 +0000

Don't worry guys, you don't have to speak Spanish on this one to get what we're saying, but it might help. I have an exciting project in the works I'd like to tell you about! And that brings me to my friend Yami, whom I met through ASA. An organ recipient, activist and dispensary owner, Yami has a lot to share! But the thing we connect over the most is a desire to see Latinos given the means to recover from the horrific losses they've had to endure during this war on drugs, and to see them prosper in this newfound opportunity of legalization. Language barriers can make that difficult enough, but the cultural barriers can be the hardest to break down. Luckily, Latinas are a force to be reckoned with.

All the things you might be looking for...

Need:

Spanish language resources?

El Remedio

A PDF in Spanish, thanks to the Drug Policy Alliance

To know where the fuck is Costa Rica?

Info on The Yellow House, a dispensary Yami referenced, and Pure Life, the dispensary she owns?

To find out wtf is GLACA ? Hint: the Greater Los Angeles Collective Alliance

A link for Americans for Safe Access (ASA)?

Ep 37 - Let's Get Digital

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:55:29 +0000

Hey everyone :) This week I spend time talking about myself. From sharing the wins to the rants; hope it helps! Then I talk about my experience trying to become a digital dabber, with my enail! Unfortunately things aren't going really well. There's some serious health issues that have come up for me, and I'm having trouble navigating around them AND using all the tools I like without taking out a loan. WHY can't I just have my cake and eat it too? Where's that ganja genie? Luckily experience and an opinionated cannabis culture means we don't have to dead-reckon this thing, or give up on our dreams. To wrap it up, an especially illuminating Safety Meeting this week. Or is there a little more...

A few things to check out:

A little bit more info about seasoning

The thread on Fuck Combustion that I found

And a little more info on cyanide poisoning that led me to stop using my ti nail

Ep 36 - High Temp vs Low Temp

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:38:53 +0000

We got what some might consider a cannaseur level potcast this week, but there are lots of reasons people might prefer to dab their medicine than choose any of the myriad options available to them. And this question will come up eventually... what's the difference between high temp and low temp? So let's bang out a quick answer! Like most, it's a personal preference to start with, but there's some science to dialing it in for your needs. In the Safety we talk about carb caps, a low temp requirement.

Find out more about those things I said...

Cannabis Reports

Nectar's Collective, and the Nectar Stick I want to try

More info on Soothing Sue's

Thinking about gettin some electronic gear?

Ep 35 - THCA: Juicing, Inflammation and Pain, Oh My!

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 02:23:20 +0000

Hey everyone! Let's talk about what's been on my mind lately ...THCA! I cannot stop talking about this incredible cannabinoid. I've converted my mom, my friends, acquaintances and hopefully some strangers after this. We break down the difference between THC and THCA, where you can find it, and how you can make it into medicine that works for you. Naturally I pimp my girl Soothing Sue. She's doing the hard work, I'm just reaping all the benes! This week we get to Safety too! We get naughty and discuss weed porn. Do you have a favorite? I'll show you mine, if you show me yours...

Full discovery ahead!

Granny Storm Crow's website, and Facebook

Soothing Sue's and where to get it; Bad Kitty Smiles recipe if you can't

And a whole lot more places to find info on THCA embedded for your adventuring.

Now, sit back and enjoy some good ol' fashioned weedporn. i_stone_alone. Nice. Don't forget to Juicy wrap it.

Ep 34 - Cartridges and Sinuses

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 26 May 2016 05:21:23 +0000

This week brings us listener questions! And hopefully I can provide some answers. Vaporizer pens and cartridges are tantalizing new options available in the legal and legalish markets. That just means there's a lot to learn! We discuss some of the basics, some of the perks and some of the downsides. All thanks to listeners like you! But first I bring up some tips using my favorite cannaproduct -Soothing Sue's! Can it really help out with sinus inflammation too?! You bet your ass it can! AND dark under eye circles? Is there anything this stuff CAN'T do?!

Looking for additional info?

Vape pen reviews from someone who knows a little more firsthand than me.

Get some Soothing Sue's ...HERE -if you're in CA

If you're not, perhaps you can benefit from Bad Kat's cold-press recipe

And glycerin, that PG and PEG stuff, including the study I found about retention on pulmonary tissue, and the CDC on popcorn lung.

Ep 33 - Funtime Saladbar

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 19 May 2016 20:48:06 +0000

Another week, another potcast. I'm a little emo today, but we get some fun stuff out after I go to the Funtime Saladbar. Then a bunch of catch up Stoner Moments I want to get to: oopsies, oh yeah!s, shout outs and my horoscope. What? It's totally relevant. Then we talk about a few great stoner tid bits. Like a new story about THCA and hemorrhoids, and AAA supporting the use of reasonable cannabis testing for drivers. Because not all stoners are alike, and this is a real safety issue. Seriously, I must be high to get behind the wheel. It's like headlights in a light rain or fog, you may not see how it helps you, but it really helps me. Ok it's very little like that, but turn on your headlights, yo! And I close it out with some Smiles.

Looking for some further info? Came to the right spot!

AAA Foundation on Impaired Driving

Another article on the matter I found useful

Bad Kitty Smiles' website if you aren't familiar with her

Broadly Monthly Horoscope.

Ep 32 - Pot and Pregnancy

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 12 May 2016 06:24:41 +0000

Allowing expecting mothers to use marijuana? Go figure, I think this is a Woman's Rights issue. Because it damn well is. There are risks, to be certain, but there are also options. We handle some Stonerish Moments and celebrate the further lambasting of NIDA's policies and practices, Bluntly. Then we get into it, balls deep, about women using cannabis during one of their most vulnerable times, pregnancy. But ...smoking a joint for morning sickness? Smoking has its hidden dangers, but it also has forgotten benefits. Let's find some balance. And alternatives! Because there is one thing we know for sure, marijuana helps when nothing, NOTHING else does. And we all know a woman who can benefit from that. In the Safety Meeting I introduce you to the newest member of my glass arsenal. An old school frankenbong named in tribute to the incredibly impactful Breaking Bad. ...and then: we get gendered about glass.

Looking for links?

That Jamaican study

Four women's experience, provided by VICE

NORML's say in the matter

That cannabinoid synthesis and degradation chart

And here's the reply from Cannabis Reports

"To answer your question about the blue and yellow that do not appear on the key, yellow refers to diphosphate synthase, and the blue is an alkylation reaction specific to the precursor: geranylpyrophosphate:olivetolate geranyltransferase (GOT).

Thanks again for reaching out!
All the best,

Jay"

An ASA article on the NIDA "misunderstanding" of our UN treaties.

One more Link

Ep 31 - Weed and Anxiety

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:59:47 +0000

Anxiety and marijuana go hand in hand; whether you are finding relief with a puff of pot, or dealing with weed-induced apprehension. When it comes to weed-induced, most people have found significant relief with...legalization! It's amazing how not being worried about going to jail relieves A LOT of paranoia that most people experience when they get high. But, truth be told, there is still anxiety inducing cannabis out there! Even potheads can find unwanted thought patterns creep up during their journey. Some people have routinely bad experiences. The good news is that there IS an option for all of us to avoid the 'noid! Even those who are riddled with anxiety, listening to society tell them how cannabis can help, but are so sensitive that even CBD doesn't bring you peace- you have options too! When it comes to treating anxiety and marijuana, there are numerable possibilities.

Looking for some links?

Here's that Reddit thread

And don't forget to breathe!

The Werc Shop video on Facebook

Ep 30 - Rocky Mountain High

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:41:50 +0000

I went to Colorado for my first time this past weekend. While I wasn't there for the weed, I certainly didn't let that stop me from having a great cannadventure. I Goldilocks my way through for the stankiest strains, and the DANKest dispensaries. My sweet tooth takes me on an edible adventure, and I fare far better than a friend does. The altitude is no joke guys! Which, naturally, means I really wanted to take a dab up there! Especially since I purchased this new-to-me-thing called zombie resin. Luckily I came across a cannabis smoking club. Let's just all take a moment of pause for how wonderful that phrase sounds... As we safety, I talk stoner games. Well, A stoner game.

Looking for links? Oh, I got your links...right here.

Stoner games: Bowl Off

How to spot blasted buds. Don't let this happen to you!

iBake in Denver

And my favorite dispensary from my journey, DANK

That procrastination video...in case you need a little encouragement to put some things off.

Ep 29 - The High Times Cannabis Cup

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:10:26 +0000

Thanks to the amazing Soothing Sue, I got a chance to go to the High Times Cannabis Cup. After a few, quick Stoner Moments, we move on to my experience. I talk about some of the things that makes the HTCC worth going to, and some of the things that make it not quite for everyone yet. This industry convention is the biggest and most diverse of the cups, and that kind of variety brings a lot of chances for some free schwag! The only kind of schwag you're gonna find around those parts. I discuss some of the goodies I got to bring home, and set the scene with some stories of my time roaming the grounds. In the Safety Meeting I tell you about my new Peace, Mouth Peace.

Looking for something I talked about?

Downtown Patient Collective AKA DTPC

High Times Cannabis Cup So Cal

Uncle Ronnie's

Nectar's Collective on Twitter

Mouth Peace

Kanna Delights

Cloud Vapes and Dr. Dabbers (link for replacement parts and accouterments)

Ep 420 - My First Toke, Bluntly

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:10:20 +0000

Happy 4/20! I'm so excited, I didn't want you to have to wait to Spliff it with me. Sit back and let's toke it up while I tell you a little story about when I first tasted that Devil's Lettuce. But after we answer a friend and listener question, "How many puffs does it take to get to the center of a fat blunt?" Hmmm, how many puffs DOES it take?! Let's find out!

Happy 4/20 Everyone!

Ep 28 - Marijuana and Chronic Pain

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:43:05 +0000

What a Spliffin' great day! I've got listener questions to discuss, specifically about how people with chronic pain can learn more about their options. I hope you find the direction useful, because you've got A LOT of options! Don't be overwhelmed, though, one toke at a time. Before that, I catch up on some Stoner Moments, both from the drug test episode, and some waaaay back stuff. Then, it's time for a Safety Meeting! As we sess, I talk about one of my favorite new toys, a flower vaporizer that I can finally get excited about!

Looking for something I discussed? Look no further! Well, ok, a little further...

Bad Kat's for edibles

Boundless Vape

High in America the book online

Marijuana Today Podcast

Ep 27 - Passing a Drug Test

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:08:27 +0000

Big changes in the air around drug testing; The CDC has taken a stance against it! WHUT?! Yeah, that really happened. In light of the serious pharmaceutical problem this country faces, the Hippocratic Oath, cost prohibitive practices, and the overwhelming research that shows no contraindicative reasons to keep patients from using cannabis the CDC shines out as a voice of reason in an often ignorant bureaucratic system. But let's talk about how to pass all those other pesky drug tests! There's no legal protection for patients, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna give up my meds. Cannabis is hands down the hardest drug test to pass, but there are ways to get around it, if you're smart about it and willing to go the lengths. We discuss some options, and I share some ...very personal stories from my own experiences.

Looking for something I talked about?

Roy Upton from the AHP, and a UMMC study on the herb he discussed for its anticancer properties.

The CDC's statement and a great blog article about it

Some extra drug testing tips from NORML, which also offers drug testing help for its members! Nice.

Ep 26 - Americans for Safe Access #Unity16

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:30:10 +0000

The birds are chirping, and we've got a brand new potcast! I begin to unravel the jumble of exhilarating memories from my weekend with ASA's National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference 2016, my favorite time of the year. (Yup, even better than 4/20!) My weekend was packed with the latest in: advocacy on all levels of politics, modern research on the global scale (and by groundbreaking heroes!), cannabis industry -centered on patient needs, and patients themselves, naturally. All rounding out with a Citizen Lobby Day, that brings patients into the halls of DC's legislation makers, speaking out and for ...well this year, for the rescheduling of cannabis under the CARERS Act! It is my honor to have been your vehicle in the vicarious vida. Hope you join me next year!

Looking for something I discussed?

Americans For Safe Access, the coolest kids in school!

Here's that paper I was talking about

Donate, if you can, and/or join! Several options for your preference.

A few of the speakers and people I discuss:

The Werc Shop/Jeff Raber Dr. Dustin Sulak/Healer.com

Kristin Nevedal Talana Lattimer Lumir Hanus

Ep 25 - Funtime Salad Talk

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:33:43 +0000

Activism is exhausting you guys! I don't know how the incredible team at Americans for Safe Access (ASA) does this on a regular basis. They're angels. But I don't have time to go into the entire Unity conference. Today we're just gonna sesh out a bit. Stoner Moments: we find some new ideas and some desperate ones. Have you wondered, 'what's the deal with this live resin?' Well, I'm gonna set it straight for ya! But not before I tell ya how to find, and grow, the best weed! (it's in CA, duh! Just like the Cannabis Cup now...)

CARERS Act language and link for your representatives in Congress

Find your House Representative

Find your Senators

Americans for Safe Access has so many resources!

Kristin Nevedal is our champion for patient focused medicine through natural, outdoor cultivation! The rest of the staff is pretty incredible too!

Deadhead OG on Leafly...my experience was not typical at all.

Ep 24 - Sneak A Toke: How to

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:15:35 +0000

Prohibition and common courtesy require that some tokers keep their game on the down-low. We're not here to judge, but help! There are some retail options out there to help people maintain a low profile when it's required, like the Smoke Buddy. But if you need to save your dollars or wizard something on the fly, then listen up for some tips! Even if you got your spoof game down, or mastered the shower smoke, maybe there are some things you haven't thought of. I've compiled a list of tips and tricks to help out our secret stoners. Feel free to schmoke along, if you can, while we Sneak A Toke!

More good advice for getting away with it can be found in this article.

And if you got the dough, why not get some professional utensils, like the Smoke Buddy

Ep 23 - Arguing the Experts

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:35:43 +0000

Well, it finally happened, I got sick. But that's not gonna stop me from getting out a potcast! This week, pardon my froggy voice (my sexy sick voice was yesterday, sorry!) as we go over some Stoner Moments, get Blunted over Snoop's Golden Ticket Contest, and then introduce something different with a recording I have in the vault. The Experts Speak is a Florida based podcast that deals with many issues in the realms of mental and public health. I wondered what professional concerns their expert opinions might have about cannabis. Boy, was I disappointed! I take an excerpt from their July 1, 2015 episode to respond to some of the non-expert like things I listened to. These are popular arguments against legalization from many sides, but will they hold up? (spoiler alert! Not very likely)

Looking for more research or how to find TES?

Here is a list of many studies

An even more extensive collection here

Dozens of studies here that are whittled into easy to digest abstracts

And then of course our own government has TENS OF THOUSANDS of studies on this plant.

And I haven't even yet linked to other countries like Israel, Uruguay, and England...

Over here, if you want to listen to "The Experts Speak" podcast.

Ep 22 - Decarboxylation: Get High...or Not

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:59:01 +0000

This week we delve a little further into something I bring up quite a lot: decarboxylation, or decarbing for short. What does this organic chemistry have to do with getting us high and tapping into that endocannabinoid system (ECS)? Just like, everything! A little molecular change can open all kinds of new doors. This is a natural process we speed up with heat. And if you want the best brownies for your party or therapeutic needs, you need to know the best way to go about making them. In the Safety I talk about Bad Kitty Smiles incredible and widespread posting about how this process can be used for edibles and vape-ables. Since I've just finished capping off my own cannabis infused coconut oil concoction... Isn't alliteration grand? I also give you some tips for what I've learned along the way. Don't forget to take Weedmaps' survey!

Looking for something I said I'd add?

Check out Bad Kat's Pharmacy! My hero! Go here to access the FC forum posting to go straight to the recipe.

Here's a good article for some pointers. But remember, the science is still up in the air.

Leafly has a pretty good write up, I thought, on THCA. A great starting place.

And then SC Labs coming in with some layman's science to help us better understand more of the major cannabinoids. I've enjoyed all of these, but wanted to spice things up with sending you to THCV ;)

Take the Weedmaps survey! (think it's gone now, but you can check out Weedmaps!)

Donate at Patreon

Ep 21 - Soothing Sue & Weed Etiquette

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 06:32:23 +0000

Howdy! It's my first interview episode, and I'm so happy to have my friend Sue, from Soothing Sue's. Before I let you jump in on the session though, I gotta lay down some rules. Yes, there is weed etiquette. It's pretty lax though, I mean, we're a bunch of stoners. A lot of it varies with access, but the basics are... be a mensch! Like Sue, who I am happy to bring on so she can teach all of us a bit more about how to utilize mmj by discussing her products, Soothing Sue's edible massage oils, and (non-edible) body lotion. Unlike most medibles that are THC based products, her's focuses on THCA, which still holds a lot of surprises for me. As we Safety, I review my experience with it as a dessert topping, and why I'm so interested in her product as a patient.

Looking for the things I talked about?

Soothing Sue's website

Don't bogart that shit! Pass it!

Goddess Delivers. I am a sometimes patient.

There's No Time To Explain Podcast

Pharmacyte, formally Nuvilex

Ep 20 - Healing Touch: The Endocannabinoid System

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:08:49 +0000

Let's Spliff It! This session we get down with the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which is how weed works. But first, let's announce the winner of our Glass Giveaway!! Then back to ECS. As such a recent development, there will be tons of things to learn still, but a lowering curtain on the drug war and its theater of the paranoid and controlling has given way to some serious new information about how marijuana IS medicine! But we wouldn't have gotten here if it hadn't been for the drug war... Savor the irony. The karmic irony. This physiological system has widespread implications on our health, from the very beginning! Finding the right way to unlock the hidden magic behind this incredible bodily system isn't well understood, but we know there are TONS of methods to get through that looking glass. Smoking, vaping, topicals, eating... how do these different ways trigger these receptor sites? I go over some basic impressions to help you broaden your understanding and target your meds.

Looking for some back up links? You came to the right place!

The 1988 study that first hypothesized a cannabinoid receptor.

Some great write ups about the history and science behind the ECS.

Martin A. Lee makes it look easy with his historical synopsis.

NORML activists know.

It's an older study, but it's very science-y and gives a broad body viewpoint.

An easy to digest Mental Floss on that lymphatic thing I was talking about in the brain, and a more scientific to digest version from the NIH.

The Cannabis Digest study on medical schools and the ECS, however ethically colored.

The company that makes PeaPure, a natural pain relieving endocannabinoid supplement.

And that glowing write-up about its varied applications.

Ep 19 - Take Care Yo'self

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:15:15 +0000

Last week for our GLASS GIVEAWAY!! Sneakin' in another toke! This time to talk about one of the "dangers" of weed. It's true, the chronic can help you forget your troubles - but is that always the right move? Sometimes making a move is the better option (but, yeah, it's still more fun if I toke beforehand! Duh...) When medicating and healing, we're going to be changing in our mind and our body; Take the time to reconnect and reassess where you're at right now. The good news is, with so many options available with safe access -there's always a way to integrate cannabis back in! What you do today, might not be your best option for tomorrow though. Take a moment. You deserve it! And for entertainment's sake, I catch you up on what's going on with me, and a fond memory of bringing back some Amsterdam hash on a trip to England some years ago. Oh! And, results are back in. Everything's just fine guys. Didn't mean to leave ya hangin'!

Looking for those podcasts I talked about?

Brian's There's No Time to Explain

And the always informative Marijuana Today

Ep 18 - Buying A Sack: Weights

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:19:40 +0000

A brief look into what to expect when you want to purchase weed. This one's for the newbies, certainly, but maybe I've got something I can still drop on the rest of ya? Gotta listen to find out! Oooooor I could just say WEED TAMPONS! Well, not really weed tampons, but definitely an inspiring new product for our ladies in distress. I dish a bit more about this tantalizing headline-making stuff. Then we get down to the retail. Some patients have never bought any weed ...EVER! Some have never bought more than an eighth but want to grow and sell to dispensaries. Maybe you're looking to interview for a dispensary job and want to sound like you've been slinging since birth even though you're still buying dubs? We're covering grams to pounds to satisfy them all. Do you know your weights? In the Safety we talk about every toker's BFF utensil, the Poker! Glass GIVEAWAY is still on! Don't forget to like and share, call or whatever! Listen to Ep 15 or 16 for more details. Thanks to Kevin Macleod for the smoking music on FMA, "Slow Burn"

Looking for something I talked about?

Foria's vaginal suppositories. (or as the media likes to say WEED TAMPONS!)

Check out my pokers on IG

Ep 17 - Sneak A Toke#1: Weed Allergies

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:43:28 +0000

Hey all, here for a quick session, which I'm titling Sneak A Tokes! This Toke we'll be discussing allergies to cannabis, and just what that entails. It's not the cannabinoids, so plenty of people will benefit from cannabis as medicine. They may need to be on the look out for the terpenes, pollens, molds and potential food allergies. Sometimes it's just the smoke being irritating. But don't worry! Really! No one has ever died from cannabis, and most allergies will be manageable for most. There are some serious issues, which are very important to create an awareness about. In the Safety, we revisit Kush Color by @SuperApplePie on IG. Even though I think I said sugar every time...

Looking for something I talked about?

Here's that study where they talk about the one dude... a search for hemp seed is a pretty quick shortcut straight to it.

SUPER Apple Pie with the Kush Color!

Ep 16 - CBD: Cannabidiol

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:54:40 +0000

Everyone's talking about it, so why shouldn't we?! CBD! We start with Stoner Moments, touching back on a few past episodes this time. Then we head into the history and basic science of CBD aka Cannabidiol, the sister-cousin of THC. This includes how CBD works with our bodies, who should use CBD, what to expect when medicating with CBD rich or CBD dominant strains, how to identify CBD (TEST IT!) and a little politics to round it out. The Stanley Brothers are the poster boys of Medical Marijuana ...whether I like it or not, and Charlotte's Web is the lady behind them, making it happen. But she's not the only option!! There are so many unique and varied CBD laden strains being discovered and bred every day. And most importantly, we learn that CBD is not the miracle that so many wish it to be, and yet, it is. In the Safety we talk about hemp wick and why you should be using it! My favorite? Humboldt Traders, naturally. More details on our GLASS GIVEAWAY!! Comment to win!

Oh, and that formula? Was 0.8! 0.877 in fact. So the equation for expected THC is: %THCA(0.877)=Expected %THC

Looking for something I said I'd add?

Want to get some hemp wick? Great choice! Here's my fave, Humboldt Hemp Wick on the West Coast, and another good option - I love their boxes! - Hemp Wick Handmade by Hippies, on the East Coast.

The uh-mazing Hemplight and on Amazon

Stanley Brothers's site and Reddit AMA from 2012

Project CBD has great info, and I'm assuming quality products. Though I've never tried them. They also take on Big Hemp. Big Hemp struck back, and it's an ongoing quality assurance fight. Vunderbar for us patients!

CBDCrew has some questionable material included, but some unique treasures of information as well! Be discerning, but the journey is the adventure, right?

And an informative two part article on cannabinoid development.

Music thanks to the amazing Kevin Macleod on

and where I found that decarb number

Ep 15 - Pot Quiz: Test Results

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 03:44:09 +0000

Pot Quiz: let's test some weed! But first, we go over some news, like my new answer for the old question, "has weed gotten more potent?" CA is getting ready to regulate, are you? And then Weedmaps. What.the.fuck, Weedmaps?! Don't you know how important testing is? I get blunt about serious oversights made by the popular website. Moving on, we talk about why testing is so important, how to read test results using an example from Steephill-Halent, and some of the new ways that testing is going to revolutionize how we find and think about our medicine. In the Safety ....It's a GLASSROOTZ GIVEAWAY! Find out how you could win!

Looking for something I talked about?

Terpenes trump THC once again! Check it out on O'Shaughnessey's

They talk about NIDA's change of heart too

A few companies in the genetics race here, here and here for the real OG

And a few of the labs you can find:

MRX in Portland, Steephill The Werc Shop and SC Labs are big players in CA

Check out Ethan Lesch's glass and Marty DeRosa's Twitter

Here's the glass pipe for the giveaway! Comment below, and listen for more ways to enter!

Ep 14 - Trichomes and Cannabinoids

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 06:51:28 +0000

I love trichomes! We take a closer look at what exactly those crystals on your bud are. Hint? They're filled with your meds! We talk about some things to look for when growing, or when checking out your local dispensary. Learn how to spot the best grown product. While terpenes orchestrate the experience, cannabinoids dial it up or down. We focus on phytocannabinoids, since we're Spliffin' it. With over 100 cannabinoids potentially in your weed you've got so much more than THC to think about. CBD may be the bell of the political ball right now, but the Entourage Effect deems it almost powerless without its buddies. And what's this THCA, CBDV, CBC?! It's not alphabet soup, that's part of your medicine! We finally sit down to Safety and talk about Dime Bags. No that's not a seed-filled, over-priced bag of b-grade, we're talking high quality (wink wink) premium goods at totally reasonable prices. Me and my Sherlock don't go anywhere without our Dime Bag!

Looking for something I talked about?

Dime Bags Weed not included. Might be on Amazon here

Wondering where to look for some research? Here's a few links I checked out before we Spliffed it.

SC Labs breaks down some basics

The GW Pharmaceutical study I referenced.

One of the best High Times articles I've ever read.

More tricks on harvesting.

Ep 13 - Weed & Depression

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 01:14:41 +0000

We end the year with lucky 13, and a very personal entry of The Spliff that I hope you find useful. We Safety in the beginning as I give you an update of my review on Actitube filters. Then I talk about a recent bout of depression I've bounced back from, why I contribute so much of that success to cannabis and how I pay attention to my disorder as a way to find the best strains in the moment. By describing how I use cannabis as one weapon against depression, I hope to highlight how marijuana might be applied to you, no matter what your needs are! Medicinal cannabis is going to revolutionize the medicine industry because it can really target a patient's needs on a very "as needed" basis. While this isn't the best option for everyone, encouraging people to discover their own bodies well enough to target several issues is a great skill for everyone! From depression to PTSD, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, mental health and its treatment is in for a BIG change. Thanks for a great Spliffin' year!

Looking for something I talked about?

Derp! It's Marty DERosa. He's a comedian and wrestling fan.

Actitubes I prefer the larger, as opposed to the slim

Ep 12 - Abbr. Pre-Prohibition World History of Cannabis

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 03:51:45 +0000

Let's talk about what the world was like before all this prohibition nonsense! Well, we can try to get a glimpse, at least. Turns out the world wasn't that dazzled by this amazing flower, except for Ayurvedic practitioners. From the Chinese, to India and along the trade routes, we slowly piece together a better understanding of how cannabis traveled the world, and became a threat to all of Western civilization.

Looking for some resources? Here's a rough "bibliography"

If you like timelines here's an extensive one, and a not so extensive one.

Most excellent collection of cannabis history

There's this UN write-up, with an actual bibliography

U of Pittsburgh focuses on the western hemisphere

A delightfully open-minded and fact-filled contribution from the psych world on Chinese history.

call or email 209-867-7543 (209) 86-SPLIFF

Patreon, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Massroots @thespliffpotcast or @spliffpotcast

Ep 11 - Indica vs Sativa: At the Dispensary

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:59:22 +0000

Back on track, we finish up discussing Indica vs Sativa; by the end you might be able to walk into your dispensary with an idea of how to ask for what you want. The real key is to walk in knowing what you need. Being articulate about your desired experience makes a big difference, but it really comes down to availability and your budtender's knowledge of the menu. Not all budtenders are equal! Research your dispensaries for a better advantage. We talk a bit more about the influence of CBD, edibles and the effects of the smoke; just some things to keep in mind. I also share my personal experience with some of the ways I medicate for depression.

Looking for something I talked about?

Americans for Safe Access' Czech Research Center with video on Facebook

Research your dispensaries! Weedmaps or Leafly should know!

Pharmaceutical options are Sativex and Marinol

Overnight dispensary serving all of CA Goddess Delivers

Ep 10 - The Secret Cup

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 07:50:35 +0000

The season catches up with me...and I did just spend all weekend at a concentrate competition! Lemme tell ya about it. First I share some personal things, and then we talk about The Secret Cup, a cannabis concentrate competition where ticket holders can vote on the entries. Of course that means you have to try them... and oh did we try them! This isn't the slickest cup of them all, but it holds a special place in my stoner heart. In the Safety, I discuss the booty from my adventures.

Looking for something I talked about?

The Secret Cup FB page

Ethan Lesch Marbles

Kush Color by Super Apple Pie.

SO many stoner coloring books!

Ep 9 - Indica vs Sativa Pt 2: Nuances & CBD

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:15:45 +0000

Delving deeper into the fragrant black hole of terpenes; it's a nuanced study. Terpene wheels help you level up on your stoner game, and discuss weed like a snob. But also educate us on how to expand our medicine cabinets like a pro. Cannabis breeding has a long history of rebellion and subversion; and we salute them for it! The spats, locales and effects of these strains' roots can often be identified in the names gifted to them. When experimenting with CBD, these differences still come into play, so proceed as needed. In the Safety Meeting, I head back for some Dutch Treat, and throw in a little Key Lime Pie. I have a sweet tooth ...what can I say?! Speaking of, get ready for a sweet glass giveaway thanks to the awesome Ethan Lesch.

Looking for something I talked about:

Ethan Lesch @glassrootz

Test results for the CVault and Swandog62 (creator) shares some tips for using it!

You can get them on Amazon too

Just one of many Terpene Wheels this one by Greenhouse

Here's another, and why not one more? One matching up terpenes to smells: here

Check out strains on Leafly

Ep 8 - Indica vs Sativa Pt 1: Terpenes

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:12:06 +0000

The Question that's too big for just one Potcast: What makes an indica vs a sativa? It's different for growers vs tokers, but maybe you're one in the same? Well, the short answer is terpenes, so that's where we'll start. But it's the effects that we need to know so the tl;dr of it is: indicas act as neuro-depressants and sativas act as neuro-stimulants. Knowing your needs and being educated on the possibilities is essential to discovering your perfect strain. Luckily there are White Knights of Science helping us out, specifically at the Werc Shop. Listener questions get answered; can just putting weed on food get you high? In the Safety we take a look at the CVault, and my experiences with TSA (spoiler alert: No problemo!)

Looking for something I talked about:

The Werc Shop

CVault website, but it's available on Amazon too!

And don't forget the Boveda packs!

Ep 7 - Skin Deep: Topicals

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:32:47 +0000

Lucky 7! In this episode I hypothesize about the absorption of topical applications, and what might be another reason for some of the psycho-activity experienced by sensitive users. But science really needs to get on this! Til then, I'll take what I can get - do they still need subjects for that intravenous study? Did you know topicals aren't just lotions and salves? You can use one of the oldest forms of pain relief: the poultice. Feel like a witch and make some herbal magic pain relieving potions. Even for those intimate moments! In the Safety I discuss the Cannalgesic line of topical products. My anti-wrinkle secret weapon!

Looking for something I talked about:

Cannalgesic lotions and topical tinctures

The US studies on rodents, plus one shooting people up to get high!

Doc Green's explaining their preliminary findings.

Hemp oil THC absorption number crunching

Jolly Meds candies

Learn more about cannalube! Foria can help ya out.

Ep 6 - Tinctures, Sublinguals and Suppositories

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:28:23 +0000

A quick introduction into the lesser known options of medicating, which are the BEST options for patients seeking a controllable edible, who cannot eat or metabolize normally, or the sneaky would-be toker. The options' effects vary from very mild to WHERE'D THAT TRUCK COME FROM?! So get informed before you jump in! VA doctors in medical states can finally discuss mmj with their patients thanks to a Congressional spending bill, and some persistent legislators. Happy Veterans' Day! But...how do I find weed? No more street corners for legal patients. As we Safety, we take it to the internets for some options -no Bitcoin required.

Looking for something I talked about:

Weedmaps, Leafly, Google It

Bad Kitty Smiles website

VA doctors can finally discuss MMJ with their patients.

Kevin Macleod still bringing the funk with Slow Burn

Call me! (209) 86-SPLIFF (209) 867-7543@spliffpotcast

Ep 5 - A Bite of Edibles

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:16:07 +0000

After I ate too much edible yesterday, let's discuss the importance of moderation when trying edibles. This includes knowing which type of cannabis is right for you, the milligrams of cannabinoids involved and how our body accepts the cannabinoids. Following up or starting out with a lipid (oils and fats) and/or an alcohol can magnify the already potent effects of edibles. Might want to rethink that cookie if you've had a few drinks! But first we touch very quickly on some of the hottest current political events: California, Ohio, Mexico -it's all happening so fast! In the Safety, we discuss the KindScope and scope on some trichomes, while tokin' on some Dream Queen, a sativa dominant strain.

Looking for something I talked about:

KindScope They have so many products, but I was specifically talking about these.

Kiva Bites are just one of many delicious products made

Bhang Bars use a recipe as old as time

The amazing BadKittySmiles for recipes, science and ideas

Donate, if that's what you'd like, through Patreon

Call me! (209) 86-SPLIFF (209) 867-7543 @spliffpotcast

Find me on Twitter, Facebook and someday Instagram! Listen on SoundCloud.

Ep 4 - Vaporization and Intro to Concentrates

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 07:13:16 +0000

It's the first Potcast recording since launch! In a new segment I'm calling Stoner Moments I touch back on last week's potcast. We talk about methods for vaporizing flower, cartridge pens, vape juice tanks, and pen vaporizers. The Health Stone, E-Nails, and the best of all Dab Rigs. I share my new favorite use for shatter, and it's not getting me high! It is saving me a lot of money and grief though, as well as being inspired by cancer fighting technology. Concentrates get a bad rap, but I talk about some of the reasons they're invaluable, and historically are nothing to be afraid of. In the Safety, I answer some listener questions, give some tips for dealing with pull and snap wax, smoke some super giggle-inducing Dutch Treat and talk about the Nail Crown -a product I'd like to try!

Looking for something I talked about?

MassRoots

The Nail Crown looks worth checking out to me, and they have a wax holders too

If you're looking for community, this is the most dedicated: Fuck Combustion ...kind of says it all, no?

If anyone knows where to score a video of this Noodle they talk about - hook it up!

And two great dispensaries I love going to: Anaheim Patient Care (Not collective) and The Higher Path

Donate, if that's what you'd like, through Patreon

Call me! (209) 86-SPLIFF (209) 867-7543 @spliffpotcast

Find me on Twitter, Facebook and someday Instagram! Listen on SoundCloud.

Ep 3 - How to Smoke Weed

thespliffpotcast@gmail.com (Boh Nellis) — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:34:27 +0000

Recording during the daytime! While this sunnier potcast is far from an all-inclusive step-by-step on the particulars of smoking weed, it's filled with tips for beginners to think about and remember as they venture into this hazy territory. But I haven't forgotten about the rest of us! There are some tips for how to maintain your high in the face of tolerance, without having to up your potency. Turns out, it's also a great way to combat the building depression or anxiety that can come with targeted medicating. As we Safety, I try out some Tangerine and tell you about my favorite way to roll and smoke joints -with Actitubes/Tune filters!

Looking for something I talked about:

Learn more about Actitube filters. Available through Amazon or Grasscity. Best deals are through Amazon UK!

The Fire Triangle

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Call me! (209) 86-SPLIFF (209) 867-7543 @spliffpotcast

Find me on Twitter, Facebook and someday Instagram! Listen on SoundCloud.