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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
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#244 - New cannabis legislation has been filed for 2023 - Chillinois Podcast
[This episode was originally released on Patreon on January 6th, 2023] In this episode, I give you an exclusive look at cannabis legislation that has been…
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#243 - New portal for Illinois medical cannabis patients and caregivers - Chillinois Podcast
[This episode was originally released on Patreon on January 5th, 2023] In this episode, I share an update that I received during a meeting with the office of…
The Cole Memo#242 - Illinois temporarily extends curbside pickup, Kentucky "partially" legalizes, & more
[This episode was originally released on Chillinois.net/Patreon on 01/03/2023] In this week's episode, we talk about Illinois' latest move to temporarily…
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#241 - Top Cannabis News Stories from 2022 for Illinois cannabis industry
In this episode, Philip and I recap our top 10 favorite Illinois cannabis news stories from the year of 2022. Click here to watch the video version, read…
The Cole Memo#239 - Mike Fourcher - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, Mike Fourcher returns to the Chillinois Podcast. We have a brief chat about the latest nuclear fusion energy breakthrough tests. We talk about…
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#238 - History of Illinois Cannabis - Part 1.5 - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, we revisit the history of cannabis in Illinois. I am joined by 2 cannabis advocates: Maryann Loncar and Philip. You can visit Maryann Loncar's…
The Cole Memo#237 - Behind the Scenes: History of Illinois Cannabis - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I have a casual smoke session with a fellow advocate named Philip. We talk episode #232 of the Chillinois Podcast and our future plans. This…
The Cole MemoCall to action: Curbside pickup for Illinois Medical Cannabis patients must continue
In this podcast, I am joined by Felicia Santiago, Edie Moore, Joseph Friedman, and Katie Sullivan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Click here to view the full show notes and…
The Cole Memo#236 - Nicholas Thomas - 420Pipes.com - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Thomas to talk about his small business 420Pipes. You can find the business online at 420Pipes.com. We also talk…
The Cole Memo#235 - Body found in Rise dispensary (Mundelein, Illinois) - Chillinois Podcast
Recently, a claim was made online that a body was found in a dispensary that is located in Mundelein, Illinois. After seeing the claim online, I reached out to…
The Cole Memo#234 - Demitri Downing - Marijuana Industry Trade Association - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Demitri Downing. You watch the video version of this podcast or read the full show notes here…
The Cole Memo#233 - Rodney from DeliciouslyDopeTV - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I sit down with Rodney from DeliciouslyDopeTV. You can check out DeliciouslyDopeTV, connect with Rodney, and more…
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#232 - The History of Illinois Cannabis - Part 1 - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Philip to talk about the history of cannabis in Illinois. We talk about the early beginnings of the medical cannabis program…
The Cole Memo#231 - Vitoria Herring and Anna Rose - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Rose and Vitoria Herring from TrueSocialEquityInCannabis. In this episode, we talk about what has gone wrong in the…
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#230 - A conversation about Illinois cannabis - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I have a conversation with a fellow advocate named Philip! In this episode, we smoke weed and we have a high-level chat about Illinois…
The Cole Memo#229 - Dennis Walker - Mycopreneur Podcast - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Dennis Walker from the Mycopreneur Podcast. In this episode, Dennis tells us how he started his podcast, how he applies satire…
The Cole Memo#228 - Patrick from WestTownWeed, WestTownBrews, and Couch Lock'd Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Pat. Patrick is the creator of WestTownWeed, WestTownBrews, and co-hosts the Couch Lock'd Podcast. Read the full show notes here…
The Cole Memo#227 - David Bienenstock - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with David Bienenstock. You might recognize David from many of his roles in cannabis media. He is the author of 'How to Smoke Pot…
The Cole Memo#226 - Jordan Davidson and Justin Strekal - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Davidson and Justin Strekal. Jordan Davidson is the Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer at Smart Approaches…
The Cole Memo#225 - Steve Marks - Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Control - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Steve Marks. Steve is the Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Read the full show notes here…
The Cole Memo#224 - Shaleen Title - ParabolaCenter.com - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Shaleen Title. Shaleen is an attorney and drug policy activist who has been writing…
The Cole Memo#223 - Dr. Eric Lee - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Dr. Eric Lee from Green Mind Physicians. In this episode, we talk about THC potency…
The Cole Memo#222 - Abdullah Saeed - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Abdullah Saeed. We talk about the beginnings of cannabis media, cannabis history, and…
The Cole Memo#221 - Tommy Chong - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Tommy Chong. We talk about old cars, the beginnings of music, That 90s Show (a reboot of…
The Cole Memo#220 - Announcement - Chillinois Podcast
If you want to get early access to episodes of this podcast, go to Chillinois.net/Patreon. A new episode drops every Sunday.
The Cole Memo#219 - David Lakeman - Manager of the Division of Cannabis Regulation at IDOA - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with David Lakeman. Dave serves as the Manager of the Division of Cannabis Regulation at the…
The Cole Memo#218 - Lisbeth Vargas Jaimes - Executive Director of IICGA - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Lisbeth Vargas. Lisbeth is the Executive Director of the Illinois Independent Craft…
The Cole Memo#217 - The 1937 Group - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Alex and Ambrose from the 1937 Group. Watch the video version of this episode or read the…
The Cole Memo#216 - Dr. Jose Leme - Southern Illinois University - Cannabis Science Center
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Jose Franco Da Cunha Leme Filho, Ph.D. Dr. Leme is an Assistant Professor of Cannabis…
The Cole Memo#215 - Dr. Karla Gage - Southern Illinois University - Cannabis Science Center
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Dr. Karla Gage. Dr. Karla Gage is Assistant Professor of Weed Science and Plant Biology…
The Cole Memo#214 - Dr. Dale Buck Hales - Southern Illinois University - Cannabis Science Center
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Dr. Dale Buck Hales from Southern Illinois University (SIUC) in Carbondale, Illinois…
The Cole Memo#213 - Minister Adam from the Satanic Temple of Illinois - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Minister Adam. Minister Adam is the congregation head for the Satanic Temple of Illinois…
The Cole Memo#212 - MedsForHeads - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with MedsForHeads. Meds is a freelance writer who covers the cannabis industry, posts reviews…
The Cole Memo#211 - Don't put towels in your car window while you're in Indiana - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, Cole and Justine chat about a recent trip to Indiana, Brittany Griner, upcoming episodes, a company that leases-back real estate to most of…
The Cole Memo#210 - Suzaynn Schick - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Suzaynn Schick, PhD. Suzaynn is an Associate Professor of Medicine for the University of…
The Cole Memo#209 - Nathan Colombo - Chillinois Podcast
Read the show notes and watch the video version of this podcast here: https://chillinois.net/2022/07/06/209-nathan-colombo/
The Cole Memo#208 - Arend Richard - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I sit down with Arend Richard from TheWeedTube.com. Read the show notes here…
The Cole Memo#207 - Victoria Litman - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Victoria Litman, LLM, MDiv, Esq. We talk about the religious use of drugs(like peyote…
The Cole Memo#206 - Jared from HomeGrownOregonicX - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation with Jared from HomeGrownOregonicX. We talk about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and much more…
The Cole Memo#205 - Jordan Davidson - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I have a conversation and debate with Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Link to show notes…
The Cole Memo#204 - Jamaal Sanders - Chillinois Podcast
In this show, we sit down with standup comedian Jamaal Sanders to talk about an upcoming cannabis and comedy event in Illinois and more. Read the show notes…
The Cole Memo#203 - CannaBev - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, we sit down with a popular content creator from the state of Illinois known as CannaBev. Read the show notes here…
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Chillinois News Update 05/27/2022 - Chillinois Podcast
Click here to read show notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/27/chillinois-news-update-05-27-2022/
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Chillinois News Update 05/19/2022 - Chillinois Podcast
Read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/19/chillinois-news-update-05-19-2022/
The Cole Memo#200 - Justin Leiby - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Justin Leiby. Justin is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois in…
The Cole MemoFollow up from our conversation with Danielle Perry - Chillinois Podcast
Read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/08/follow-up-to-conversation-with-danielle-perry/
The Cole Memo#198 - Dr. Samuel Banister - Chillinois Podcast
Show Notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#197 - Trevian Kutti - Chillinois Podcast
Show Notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#196 - Danielle Perry - Chillinois Podcast
Show Notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo4/20 Announcement - Chillinois Podcast
We are releasing our 4/20 announcement a day early
The Cole Memo#195 - Jackie Bryant - Chillinois Podcast
Show Notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#194 - Jean Lacy, Illinois Psychedelic Society - Chillinois Podcast
Show notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#193 - Mike Fourcher - Chillinois Podcast
Show notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#192 - Dana Larsen - Chillinois Podcast
Show notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/05/02/show-notes-for-the-chillinois-podcast/
The Cole Memo#191 - Brian "Box" Brown - Chillinois Podcast
You can watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/3dZ3qEQKmo4 Brian "Box" Brown, is a cartoonist, New York Times Best Seller, Eisner…
The Cole Memo#190 - Chris Becker - Chillinois Podcast
You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKC7KwKoG0M or on Chillinois.net/Youtube In this podcast, I sit down with…
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Fireside chat about Social Equity, Illinois cannabis news, and more
In this podcast, we raffle winners for our Tommy Chong giveaway and then we discuss Illinois cannabis news, the failures involving social equity in Illinois…
The Cole Memo#188 - Neeno LaFlair - Chillinois Podcast
In this podcast, we sit down with Neeno LaFlair. We talk about how Neeno got introduced to cannabis, what they do, and how they got to where they are today…
The Cole Memo#187 - Vitoria Herring and Anna Rose - Chillinois Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Vitoria Herring and Anna Rose for a conversation about social equity in cannabis. You can follow Vitoria Herring on…
The Cole Memo#186 - Steve Eigenmann - Chillinois Podcast
Steve Eigenmann is a Minneapolis based media entrepreneur working in the industrial hemp and cannabis industry. In the community he helps organize and promote…