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The Cole Memo
The Cole Memo is your go-to source for informed, open discussion on civil liberties. Each episode tackles pressing issues, such as the decriminalization of drugs, the latest developments in the cannabis industry, and so much more. Hear from a diverse range of guests, including but not limited to: industry insiders, advocates, entertainers, and musicians, as they bring their unique perspectives to the conversation. Tune in to stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most. Go to…
Episodes
The Cole Memo#36 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 13: Torrey Lisa
In this episode, I am once again joined by Torrey Lisa. If you prefer watching the video version of this episode or want to catch up on Torrey's initial…
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#35 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 12: Alice Little
In this episode, I am joined by arguably one of the most famous sex workers that currently works in Nevada's legal sex industry. Her stage name, Alice Little…
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#34 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - E11: Bella Cummins - Bella's Hacienda
In this episode, I speak to Bella Cummins. Madam Bella Cummins is the owner of Bella’s Hacienda Ranch, a legal brothel in Wells, Nevada. She is also the…
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#33 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - E10: Kaytlin Bailey, OldProsOnline.org
In this episode, I speak to Kaytlin Bailey. Kaytlin is a sex worker rights advocate, comedian, and writer. She's also the Founder & Executive Director of Old…
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#32 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 9: Kiki returns for tell-all
In this episode, Kiki makes a compelling return to share her experiences working in a brothel in Nevada. During the conversation, she sheds light on the toxic…
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#31 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 8: Denyelle
In this episode, I speak with Denyelle. Denyelle worked at the world famous Moonlite Bunny Ranch, among other brothels. She was known as "the handler". In this…
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#30 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 7: Torrin
In this episode, we interview Torrin, a former shift manager at two Nevada brothels, who shares her experiences, highlighting both the positive and negative…
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#29 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 6: Heather
In this episode, we speak to one of the last people to see Dennis Hof alive. Dennis Hof was an American brothel owner. He owned seven legal brothels in Nevada…
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#28 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 5: Torrey Lisa
In this episode, Torrey Lisa returns. In this episode, she once again calls me from a brothel as part of my series on Legal Sex Work in America. This is…
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#27 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 4: Kiki Lover
In this episode, I speak with to a legal sex worker that goes by Kiki Lover as part of my series on Legal Sex Work in America. This is episode 4 in that…
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#26 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 3: Mae December
In this episode, I speak with to courtesan and a burlesque performer, Mae December as part of my series on Legal Sex Work in America. This is episode 3 in that…
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#25 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 2: Torrey Lisa
In this episode, I sit down with Torrey Lisa as part of our Patreon Exclusive Series on Legal Sex Work in America. Torrey is a licensed sex worker. She does…
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#24 - The Legal Sex Industry - Legal Prostitution in Nevada - Episode 1: Introduction
In this episode, I announce why I will be talking about legal sex work with licensed sex workers (legal prostitutes) in the state of Nevada. I also share a…
The Cole Memo#23 - KushNoKetchup
In this episode, I sit down with KushNoKetchup to speak about content creation, mental health, crazy happenings in the world, UFOs (aka UAPs), and the…
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#22 - Joe Hughes - Deer Dealer
In this episode, I speak with Joe Hughes. Joe is licensed by the state of Illinois to farm and deal deer. Read full show notes here…
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#21 - Kurt Kaufmann - SeedTalent.com
In this episode, I sit down with Kurt Kaufmann from SeedTalent.com. We talk about all that SeedTalent has to offer and so much more. Read full show notes here…
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#20 - Mike Lucia - KindCannaCo.com
Mike Lucia owns a hemp business. He sells beverages with 10mg of THC & 25mg of THC at a local liquor store near you. You don't even need to go to a dispensary…
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#19 - Buds - Hash Wednesday - Illinois Cannabis History
In this episode, I speak to a drug-war veteran, my friend: "Buds". During this episode, we speak about Hash Wednesday. Read full show notes here…
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#18 - Shaleen Title - ParabolaCenter.com - New Papers & Hash Wednesday
In this episode, I speak with Shaleen Title about two papers that the Parabola Center just released. We also discuss the topic of Hash Wednesday. Read full…
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#17 - Adam Terry - Cantrip
In this episode, I speak with Adam Terry from DrinkCantrip.com. Full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2023/11/10/episode-17-adam-terry-cantrip/
The Cole Memo#16 - Joshua Hernandez - HouseHemp
In this episode, I speak with Joshua Hernandez from househemp.shop. Full show notes here…
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#15 - Caleb Teske
In this episode, I speak with Caleb Teske and my friend Phil. Full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2023/11/10/episode-15-caleb-teske/
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#14 - (Exclusive) Fines issued against cultivators and dispensaries in Illinois
In this episode, I share exclusive information that I obtained via a FOIA request that I submitted to the state of Illinois. Read full show notes here…
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#13 - Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong returns in this episode of The Cole Memo. Read show notes here: http://thecolememo.com/2023/11/04/episode-13-tommy-chong/
The Cole Memo#12 - Joshua Sloan - Hash Wednesday - Illinois Cannabis History
This is the third episode in a series of episodes that I will be doing on Hash Wednesday. In this episode, I speak with Joshua Sloan. During the episode, he…
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#11 - Tony Schor - Hash Wednesday - Illinois Cannabis History
This is the second episode in a series of episodes that I will be doing on Hash Wednesday. In this episode, I speak with Tony Schor. During the episode, he…
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#10 - Brady - Maintenance Man
In this episode, I temporarily shift our focus away from drug policy to have a candid conversation with Brady, a dedicated maintenance professional, about the…
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#9 - More Illinois Cannabis History Coming Soon
Tune in to this episode to hear Phil and I talk about an upcoming series that we're about to continue from the days of Chillinois. Read full show notes here…
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#8 - Danielle Schumacher - Hash Wednesday - Illinois Cannabis History
This is the first episode in a series of episodes on Hash Wednesday, brought to you by The Cole Memo. In this episode, I speak with Danielle Scumacher. During…
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#7 - Maddie and Nathan Scanlon - Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association
In this episode, I am joined by Maddie and Nathan Scanlon. Recently, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) published proposed rules in the…
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#6 - Todd Harris - Plift and Perfectly Dosed
In this episode, I speak to Todd Harris about delta-8 and hemp-derived cannabinoids. Read show notes at ColeMemo.com
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#5 - Masha Ty - ACS Laboratory
In this episode, I am joined by Masha Ty. Masha works with ACS Laboratory, a drug-testing lab that is registered with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). During…
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#4 - Jordan Davidson - Smart Approaches to Marijuana
In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Davidson in Washington D.C. Read full show notes here…
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#3 - Debate on Delta-8 (and hemp-derived cannabinoids)
In this episode, I am joined by several guests for a lively conversation about delta-8 and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Read show notes here…
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#2 - Mike Fourcher - GettingWarmer.Co
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Fourcher. Read the show notes here: http://thecolememo.com/2023/10/11/episode-2-mike-fourcher-gettingwarmer-co/
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#1 - Introducing: The Cole Memo - Speech and Chong
In episode 1 of the Cole Memo, I briefly introduce you to the show and I share a conversation that I had with Tommy Chong. Read the show notes here…
The Cole Memo#349 - End of the Chillinois Podcast. Beginning of something new.
The very last episode of the Chillinois Podcast. Tune in to hear what's next! Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/JNbokg-KbD0
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#348 - Brian Box Brown - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Brian Box Brown. During the episode, we discuss his popular comic strip, Legalization Nation. Brian is currently accepting…
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#344 - Bradley J. Spirrison - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, Brad Spirrison and I recap our experiences at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference for 2023. Watch the video version of this episode here…
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#338 - Grand Opening of Parkway Dispensary and Molly's Joint - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I attend the grand opening of a cannabis complex in Illinois. During the episode, we share the ribbon cutting ceremony, we discuss license…
The Cole Memo#340 - J.B. Pritzker's entire speech at Benzinga 2023 - Chillinois Podcast
For your viewing pleasure, I captured Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's entire speech at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital conference. Recorded 9/28/23 in Chicago…
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#339 - Synthetic Cannabis in Illinois dispensaries? Yes. It is allowed and I’ve tried it.
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I am joined by the Illinois Hemp Growers Association. During the episode we talk about a variance by IDOA that…
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#332 - Prairie State Hemp - Chillinois Podcast
This is an impromptu interview with Prairie State Hemp. During the conversation, they highlight that their product offerings closely resemble those found in an…
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#337 - Craft cannabis confusion in Illinois - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I continue a conversation that I started on social media about craft cannabis in Illinois. Can you purchase it at the medical tax rate? The…
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#335 - Presentation by David Lakeman - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I share a presentation that David Lakeman gave at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. David Lakeman is the Cannabis Division…
The Cole Memo#336 - Growers Cup - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak with the counterparts at High Focus Media and The Herban Legends about a competition centered around home grown cannabis. Here's to…
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#326 - Joseph Friedman - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Joseph Friedman. Joseph Friedman, R.Ph. MBA, is founding member and principal at Professional Dispensaries of Illinois, (PDI)…
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#323 - Kelly Judge Goldberg - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Kelly Judge Goldberg. Kelly was appointed by Governor Pritzker to the State of Illinois’ Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory…
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#331 - What you might expect from the Illinois switch from BioTrack to Metrc - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to a guest about what the cannabis consumers and cannabis business owners might be able to expect from the switch from Biotrack to…
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#330 - Stephen Eigenmann - CannaConnectMN - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Stephen about how Minnesota embraced and then shunned alternative cannabinoids that are legal (federally) under the farm bill. We…
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#328 - DJ, Ali, and Josh from Riverbluff Collective - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with DJ, Ali, and Josh from Riverbluff Cannabis and Riverbluff Collective. DJ, Ali, and Josh work together to run cannabis and hemp…
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#325 - Charles Wu - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Charles Wu at Chitiva. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/ike9m4gFjs0
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#327 - President Biden's HHS calls for rescheduling cannabis at a federal level - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I discuss some big news that broke today. Watch video version of this episode or read full notes here…
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#317 - Phil Cooper and Mindy Moore - High Minded Events - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Phil Cooper and Mindy Moore about High Minded Events and the current regulatory structure (or lack-thereof) for consumption events…
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#316 - Jonathan Ruddick - Cannabis Consumption Lounges in Illinois - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to the owner and operator of Three Mile Hideway in Harrisburg, Illinois. Three Mile Hideaway is a standalone cannabis consumption…
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#315 - Holly Roeder - Cannabis Consumption Lounges in Illinois - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to the owner and operator of the Luna Lounge in Sesser, Illinois. The Luna Lounge is a standalone cannabis consumption lounge in the…
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#307 - Miggy wins a cannabis license in Illinois
In this episode, I speak to Miggy, from Cannabis Legalization News, about the cannabis license that he won in Illinois. Watch the video version here…
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#318 - Scott Weiner - Okay Cannabis - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Scott Weiner. Scott is a co-owner of Okay Cannabis dispensaries. He is also in the restaurant industry. In this episode, we discuss…
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#321 - Daniel Silver - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Daniel Silver. In conjunction with the Cannabis Science Center at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Professor Silver…
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#319 - Kulmeet S. "Bob" Galhotra Esq. - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Kulmeet S. "Bob" Galhotra Esq. about the continued criminalization of cannabis in Illinois. Kulmeet S. "Bob" Galhotra Esq. is the…