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High Minded with McCarter
High Minded with McCarter provides listeners with an insider's view of the benefits of plant-based medicine. Each episode explores the culture, industry, and other intriguing insights.
Episodes
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121: Beyond the Cannabis Gummy w/ Candaze's Andy Brody
THC gummies are the tried and true weed edible, but Candaze, a Colorado-based cannabis treat brand, is giving gummies the makeover they didn't know they…
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120: Women in CannaBusiness w/ Olivia Castaldy
Small business meets women in cannabis marketing! Episode 120 is joined by Olivia Castaldy, founder of OCM Digital and Women in CannaBusiness podcast. From…
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119: Budist: Cannabis App w/ Jocelyn Sheltraw & Claudio Miranda
California-based cannabis industry leaders Jocelyn Sheltraw and Claudio Miranda discuss technology meeting cannabis conscious-consumption. The partners in life…
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118: Gummy Evolution w/ Jon Spadafora
Jon Spadafora, founder of cannabis gummy brand Flower Union, joins the podcast to share some exciting news about the expansion of Flower Union! We discuss how…
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117: In House Melts w/ Karan Patel
Disrupting the Colorado cannabis scene one rosin gram at a time. Karan Patel, owner and founder of In House, joins McCarter for episode 117 to discuss his…
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116: Cannabis Doing Good w/ Courtney Mathis
Introducing one of the coolest moms you will ever meet: Courtney Mathis! From growing up with nearly nothing in Louisiana, to changing communities for the…
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115: Hash Dad w/ Mikey Morris
Our favorite hash lord is a dad! Mikey Morris comes on the podcast for a fourth time to share some big life changes: fatherhood, professional changes and so…
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114: Double Blind psychedelics w/ Shelby Hartman
Double Blind psychedelic magazine co-founder Shelby Hartman jolts us with knowledge in episode 114. Hard launching her new book "The Double Blind Guide to…
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113: Accountability in cannabis w/ Brad Bogus
Brad Bogus, cannabis activist, punk, storyteller, and host of Find the Helpers podcast, graces us with some full-stomach laughs and electrifying empathy in…
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112: Dialing in your gummies w/ Max Vansluys
A conversation with Max Vansluys, President of Dialed In Gummies, the rosin brand that's taken off! Their products are available in Arizona, Colorado…
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111: Removing tattoos w/ Mike Panic
Briefly stepping away from cannabis to chat about laser-tattoo removal! McCarter chats with Mike Panic from Removery, the partner for her tattoo removal…
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110: Blunts are back! w/ Gage Quinn
*Hemp* blunts are back, we mean! With the same nostalgia as a traditional blunt but none of the tobacco, Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co. is celebrating 10 years of…
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109: I need to get high as possible w/ John Shute
John Shute joins the podcast for a serendipitous episode 109, a long way from episode 9 together in 2020! John, Co-Founder and CEO of PufCreativ, an…
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108: It's the same plant, people! w/ Shannon Donnelly
MSU Denver Cannabis professor Shannon Donnelly comes back for a second time to blow McCarter's mind! Hemp is cannabis, cannabis is hemp. This episode is a deep…
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107: Boulder Built Cannabis w/ Orion Hurley
In the final episode of 2025, McCarter chats with Orion Hurley, owner of Boulder Built, cannabis dispensary and flower brand based in Boulder, Colorado. Orion…
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106: Implementing Legal Weed w/ Jordan Wellington
The esteemed Jordan Wellington joins the podcast for episode 106! Jordan is a true scholar, but mainly a Deadhead with a law background who helped Colorado…
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105: CO Cannabis Industry Check-in w/ Aaron Shaw
Aaron Shaw is back for a FOURTH time on the pod to grace our ears in episode 105! A brilliant guest and long-time cannabis industry veteran, Aaron walks us…
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104: Reefer Madness w/ Ryan Ashby
Ryan Ashby (@ryan_hashby on Instagram) christens the new podcast setup with McCarter and lots of hash! Fun and informative, this conversation flows from Ryan's…
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103: Cannabis Ghostwriting w/ Ben Owens
In Episode 103, McCarter chats with Ben Owens, a professional cannabis ghostwriter and home grower, who has worked in the illicit Missouri and legal Colorado…
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102: Rolling Blunts for Big Names w/ Bradleigh Turner
Bradleigh Turner has one of the most unexpected jobs: she professionally rolls blunts for celebrity rappers and artists that come through Denver on tour. In…
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101: Awakening Your Purpose w/ Zachariah Kral
What is your purpose? In episode 101, McCarter sits down with coach and “human awakener” Zachariah Kral for a transformative conversation about what it means…
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100: Content Creation Beyond Cannabis w/ Ariana Foote
Episode 100 is joined by Ariana Foote, aka @indicawife on Instagram, for some hilarious commentary on being a content creator. Ariana started her content…
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99: Cannabis Research at CU Boulder w/ Dr. Jonny Lisano
Data and numbers are essential to backing up anecdotal evidence, especially when it comes to cannabis medicine. Dr. Jonny Lisano, a cannabis researcher at the…
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98: Making Marijuana Legal w/ Mason Tvert
McCarter sits down with Mason Tvert, longtime cannabis advocate, strategist, and one of the key architects behind Colorado’s landmark Amendment 64, making it…
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97: Recycling Cannabis Packaging w/ Green for Green's Shawn Naughton
Think greener: McCarter chats with Shawn Naughton, founder of Green for Green, Colorado's pioneer cannabis packaging recycling business to dive into the world…
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96: Grit, Green, & Doing It Different w/ Stefani Lucas
Stefani Lucas, founder and CEO of Workhorse Global, a contract manufacturing and white labeling company for the cannabis industry in Denver, joins McCarter on…
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95: Launching a Cannabis Gummy Brand w/ Flower Union's Jon Spadafora
Edibles made with flower? YUP. In episode 95, McCarter chats with brand owner and founder Jon Spadafora of Flower Union, a bold new cannabis gummy brand making…
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94: Puff, Pride & Community w/ Safe Sesh
Sit down with McCarter as she chats with Oli (@oli.seventen) and Katie (@710katie), the visionaries behind "Safe Sesh" (@safes3shnight), a unique series of…
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93: Cannabis Meets Hookah w/ Adrian Garcia
In episode 93, McCarter chats with Adrian Garcia, founder of Shisha Leafa, a bold new brand that's redefining the hookah experience using cannabis fan leaves…
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92: Solar-Powered Cannabis w/ Grateful Grove's Travis Michalowski
In Episode 92, McCarter chats with Travis Michalowski, founder of Grateful Grove, a Boulder-based cannabis cultivation company powered entirely by the sun…
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91: Cultivating Quality Cannabis w/ Stone Street Canna
Geoff Livingston, founder of Stone Street Canna, joins us to talk about his path from growing up in San Diego, California to running a quality, small-scale…
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90: From Legacy to Lobbying Cannabis w/ James Granger
In this powerful episode, we sit down with James Granger — an Ohio native who grew cannabis in California’s legendary Humboldt County cannabis scene. From…
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89: The 420 Hotels w/ Chris Chiari
A boutique hotel with a cannabis lounge in the basement and a bar on the patio? Chris Chiari is bringing this dream to life in Denver, Colorado and tells us…
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88: 10 Years of Cannabis Events w/ Mason Jar Event Group
Episode 88 feels like catching up with a friend over dinner! Celebrating 10 years of creating beautiful cannabis events, Kendal Norris of Mason Jar Event Group…
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87: Cannabis as Harm Reduction w/ The Trust Cannabis Co.
Trigger Warning: In episode 87, we discuss drug addiction, drug overdose and suicide. If these subjects are difficult for you, please take care while listening…
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Cannabis & Cancer: A Legacy of Hope w/ Nicholas Barreto
In this special episode, we honor Nicholas Barreto, known as @cannabis.connoisseur.007 on Instagram and founder of Stoner Cinema Club. During his time on…
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Smarter Farming w/ Tim McCormick
Farmers using AI for better harvests? Sounds too good to be true. In Episode 85, Tim McCormick is back on the podcast for a fourth time to deliver more…
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Burning Man Explained w/ the Saucy Sibz
Burning Man is one of those things that almost everyone has heard of, but unless you’ve been, it’s hard to fully understand. In this episode, McCarter chats…
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Cannabis Safety & Quality w/ Darwin Millard
Darwin Millard, the "Spock of Cannabis," joins McCarter for episode 83 to dive deep into the science and standards behind cannabis safety and quality. With…
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Cannabis Golf League w/ Shannon Kaygi
Shannon Kaygi, entrepreneur and founder of the Cannabis Golf League, joins McCarter for episode 82 to discuss her innovative approach to blending cannabis…
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High on Art w/ Joe Palec
Episode 81! Joe Palec is a Denver-based artist who turns ordinary walls—and even bathrooms—into full-blown masterpieces. Whether he’s painting vibrant murals…
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80: Cannabis Inventory Insights w/ Zach York of Lightshade
In Episode 80, McCarter sits down with Zack York, the knowledgeable inventory manager behind Colorado’s Lightshade Dispensary chain. With four locations under…
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Social Equity in Colorado Cannabis w/ Shannon Donnelly
Shannon Donnelly, an adjunct professor at MSU Denver’s School of Hospitality, is a trailblazer in cannabis education and social equity. Recognized as one of…
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Hash Lord Chronicles pt. 2 w/ Mikey Morris
On-camera rosin pressing? Yes, please. Episode 78 with Mikey Morris might me the best episode yet! Mikey (@mikeydabsit / @mikeywashesit on Instagram) aka the…
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Cannabis Loyalty Programs w/ Sandra Bergman
We all want to get "points" when we shop somewhere consistently, right? Because loyalty matters! Sandra Bergman of ESBE Marketing joins McCarter for episode 77…
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Crafting Cannabis Edibles w/ Sweet Mary Jane Bakery
A warm, cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookie? Yes, please! McCarter is joined by Lucie Iannaccone, the owner of Sweet Mary Jane Bakery, a female-owned and…
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Women in Weed w/ Jane West
Episode 75 is here & it's not one to miss! In this episode, McCarter chats with cannabis pioneer Jane West, founder of "Women Grow" and owner of Jane West…
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Quality Dispensary Experiences w/ The Trust Cannabis Company
In episode 74, we take an in-depth look at The Trust Cannabis Company, a family-owned dispensary in Boulder that prioritizes quality and community. Discover…
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Cannabis Chamber of Commerce w/ John Svoboda
What is a Chamber of Commerce? On episode 73, John Svoboda joins us from the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, a localized networking and community group for the…
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Colorado Cannabis Testing w/ Julia Bramante
Tune in for an interesting and science-driven episode 72 with Julia Bramante! We discuss her career in cannabis testing with the state of Colorado, pushing the…
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Cannabis Journalism w/ Thomas Mitchell of Denver Westword
What is cannabis journalism? In episode 71, Denver Westword's News and Cannabis Editor Thomas Mitchell sits down with us for a fun chat! We discuss how Tommy…
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Cannabis Careers & ADHD w/ Halley Cohen
Episode 70 is a hilarious episode all about being a cannabis professional with ADHD! Our guest Halley Cohen is a successful management, sales and operations…
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L'Eagle Service's Decade of Quality Cannabis w/ Amy Andrle
Episode 69 is another full circle moment! In this episode, McCarter chats with Amy Andrle, co-founder of L'Eagle Service's thriving organic cannabis…
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From Opioids to Cannabis Success w/ Danny Murr-Sloat of AlpinStash
Buckle up for a great episode that is a long time coming! In episode 68, McCarter chats with one of her first content clients Danny Murr-Sloat, the visionary…
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Extracting Excellence: Inside the Rosin Lab w/ Andy Dymock of Summit
Dabs, dabs and more dabs! In Episode 67, McCarter sits down with Andy Dymock, the lead rosin extractor at Summit in Colorado. Summit specializes in premium…
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Following Mom's Cannabis Footsteps w/ Molly Visco
Join us in episode 66 as we sit down with Molly Visco, a recent college graduate with a powerful story. Molly’s mother, Chris Durante Visco, was a pioneering…
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Cacao, Mushrooms & Crafting Chocolate w/ Jennifer Caines of Moksha Chocolate
Join us in Episode 65 as we delve into the rich world of chocolate entrepreneurship with Jennifer Caines, founder and owner of Moksha Chocolate in Boulder. She…
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Veteran to Visionary: Blazing Trails in Cannabis & Politics w/ Wanda James
Join us in episode 64 as we delve into the remarkable journey of Wanda James, a true pioneer in the Colorado cannabis scene and beyond. From her upbringing as…
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Denver to Thailand: The Newt Brothers Artisanal Journey in Cannabis w/ Patrick & Jamie Stephenson
In episode 63, explore the journey of Newt Brothers Artisanal, a Denver-based cannabis brand known for their top-tier live resin, founded by two brothers…
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From Seed to Success w/ Buck Dutton of Native Roots Dispensary
In episode 62, join us as we delve into the fascinating story of Buck Dutton, a cannabis marketing executive at Native Roots, one of the premier cannabis…