Cannabis Equipment News

Hosted by David Mantey

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216

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May 2026

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Cannabis Equipment News is an interview series with growers, processors, manufacturers, distributors and other professionals who work within the legal cannabis industry. We provide answers to the challenges cannabis professionals face every day and discuss the industry as it continues to develop.

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May 4, 2026Episode 2449 min

How to Scale Multistate Craft Grows with Obie Strickler

This week, Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how his company has been able to scale its craft grows in multiple states; how he keeps production costs low while keeping quality high; and whether or not craft cannabis stands to suffer a fate similar to the one causing the craft beer downturn. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.#cannabis #weed #marijuana #420 #cannabiscommunity #cannabisculture #thc #cbd #weedlife #cannabisgrow #homegrow #weedgrower #cannabiseducation #cannabisindustry #medicalcannabis #cannabislifestyle #cannabisphotography #cannabisreview #dispensary #highlife #maryjane #ganja #kush #sativa #indica #weedstagram #smoke #stonerlife #hightimes

April 24, 2026Episode 2341 min

Everyday in Cannabis is 'Chaos' with Jon Marshall

This week, Jon Marshall, COO of Deep Roots Harvest joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he stopped fighting forest fires as a smoke jumper and forecasting avalanches to become a cannabis industry executive.Also: The transition after Deep Roots acquired The Source in 2024.The state of the Nevada cannabis market.Why you must do no harm, stay flexible and keep an open mind after an acquisition.The marketing tactics and promotions that win business and new cannabis customers.Expectations for real regulatory change.The benefits of a "one plant solution" for the marijuana and hemp markets.The tech stack that makes his life easierPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.#cannabis #weed #marijuana #420 #cannabiscommunity #cannabisculture #thc #cbd #weedlife #cannabisgrow #homegrow #weedgrower #cannabiseducation #cannabisindustry #medicalcannabis #cannabislifestyle #cannabisphotography #cannabisreview #dispensary #highlife #maryjane #ganja #kush #sativa #indica #weedstagram #smoke #stonerlife #hightimes

April 10, 2026Episode 2248 min

The Cannabis Tradeshow Business Is Changing with George Jage

Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, George Jage, co-founder and CEO of Jage Media, the company behind MJ Unpacked and The Hemp Beverage Expo, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss:Why successful tradeshows are built around experience.His time as the former president of MJBizCon and CEO of Dope Media--and what he plans to do different with Jage Media.How he built MJ Unpacked to make cannabis industry events fun again.What the health of market tradeshows says about the health of the cannabis industry.Why stakeholders must do a better job supporting cannabis media.Challenges and opportunities facing the industry going forward--and potential expansion efforts.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

April 3, 2026Episode 2156 min

I've Never Encountered a Plant This Special with Dr. Allison Justice

This week, Dr. Allison Justice, founder and CEO of the Cannabis Research Center (CRC) and The Hemp Mine, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss:Her unplanned journey to the cannabis industry—and when she fell in love with the plant.How her work advances cultivation and post-harvest processing.The challenges growers face every day—and the ongoing myths about the plant.Recent projects, including studies addressing air quality issues for AAF International and cannabinoid sustainability for Calyx Containers.The Universities and faculty putting out good research, like Dr. Bruce Bugbee’s work at Utah State, and Dr. Jose Franco Da Cunha Leme Filho at Southern Illinois University.The lack of industry research and an emerging lack of faith in independent research.The state of cannabis testing. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

March 20, 2026Episode 2046 min

The Industry Is Up Against Some Formidable Foes At the Moment with Brian Adams

This week, Brian Adams, founder and CEO of Hudson Botanical Processing and founder of Nimbus Cannabis, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his proprietary ethanol extraction process, his upstart craft grow, life as a contract manufacturer, his approach to making quality vapes that people want to buy and the state of cannabis testing—including how companies can protect themselves from curious COAs.We also discuss how strong brands can boost dispensary sales (and whether or not strong dispensaries can return the favor), the importance of keeping budtenders happy and expectations for the upcoming MJ Unpacked show in Atlantic City.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

March 13, 2026Episode 1946 min

When Edibles Are Made with a Science-Based Solution, They Can Replicate Great Results with Jon Spadafora

This week, Jon Spadafora, CEO of Flower Union Brands, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss efforts to find a larger edible audience, successes following last year's launch in New Jersey, and a mysterious and exciting new launch in a third market that remains unannounced but "very, very easy to get to from New Jersey."Spadafora also discusses how Flower Union uses Azuca's fast-acting technology to create more consistent edibles. Flower Union is currently in an R&D phase, prepping for a launch into the beverage market. Finally, Spadafora discusses his expectations for MJ Unpacked, an upcoming B2B cannabis conference held May 5-7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

January 30, 2026Episode 1851 min

The Best Way to Make a Cannabis Beverage with Jason Pickle

This week, Jason Pickle, founder and president of Volunteer Botanicals joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why the best is yet to come for cannabis beveragesPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

January 23, 2026Episode 1746 min

The Competitive Advantage of Being a Single State Operator with Caroline Riggs

This week, Caroline Riggs, executive vice president of retail and marketing at Copper State Farms, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the company's ability to skip the red tape and make quick decisions to meet evolving demand and market conditions.Riggs has helped Copper State, which is based in Snowflake, Arizona, improve customer retention and loyalty programs and increase transaction size, driving top line revenue. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

January 12, 2026Episode 1641 min

The Whole Cannabis Industry Is a Startup with Ryan Hunter

Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, Ryan Hunter, chief revenue officer at Spherex, Colorado’s leading cannabis brand, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

November 28, 2025Episode 1553 min

Find Out How to Survive and You Will Know How to Succeed with Jack Blaeser

This week Jack Blaeser, founder and CEO of Mosaic, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how cannabis operators are already using AI; how to leverage equipment automation and integrated systems to reduce cost; how Google's AI shopping updates will impact dispensaries, and the aspects of AI that are "downright terrifying."Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.