I Smoke New York

Hosted by Sensei Cultivation,The Kolektor, Ben ALLCAPS

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I Smoke New York is a podcast about New York Cannabis from the perspective of the cofounders of The New York Growers Cup, Sensei Cultivation, The Kolektor, Ben ALLCAPS, and is produced by Gasroots.

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November 26, 2025Episode 221 hr 14 min

Episode 22: LINDSEY (MAJOR, FELAS, EPIPHANY, THE GROW ROOM)

Meet Lindsey, a New York legend whose roots run deep in both legacy and licensed cannabis. For the first time ever, she opens up about her incredible journey and how she turned her one-of-a-kind background into an award-winning cultivation career. Guest: Lindsey (Major, Felas, Epiphany, The Grow Room) Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, and Sensei Cultivation Sponsored by: Contact ismokenewyork@gmail.com Production by: Gasroots https://gasroots.co ISNY links: https://linktr.ee/isny NY Craft Association: https://newyorkcraft.org

October 22, 2025Episode 2155 min

Episode 21: THE CUP IS BACK, AND A TRIP TO SAC

The crew discuss the cannabis on Instagram situation, the latest New York Growers Cup details, Sensei and Kolektor's trip to Sacramento, the latest NY cannabis news, and so much more Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, and Sensei Cultivation Sponsored by: Contact ismokenewyork@gmail.com Production by: Gasroots https://gasroots.co ISNY links: https://linktr.ee/isny NY Craft Association: https://newyorkcraft.org .

August 4, 2025Episode 201 hr 5 min

Episode 20: NOT EVERY LIGHT LEADS OUT OF THE TUNNEL

The crew give updates on their licensed market challenges, discuss the latest cannabis news, highlight NY micros, and generally try to stay positive through it all! Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation Sponsored by: The Bakery - Cohoes, NY Production by: Gasroots https://gasroots.co ISNY links: https://linktr.ee/isny NY Craft Association: https://newyorkcraft.org

June 25, 2025Episode 191 hr 42 min

Episode 19: DAVID POLLEY, PREFERRED GARDENS

David Polley, founder of Preferred Gardens and a cultivator with over 20 years of experience, joins the ISNY crew live in front of a studio audience for a deep dive into the cannabis industry. From securing the right investors to the importance of ash color, this episode is stacked! Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation Special Guest: David Polley, Preferred Gardens preferredgardens.com instagram.com/thepreferredgardens Production by: Gasroots gasroots.co Recorded at: the 12th floor ISNY links: linktr.ee/isny

May 28, 2025Episode 181 hr 7 min

Episode 18: GOING THROUGH HELL? KEEP GOING!

The hosts reunite to discuss the harsh realities of going licensed in NY, announce the NY Craft Association, check in on the latest NY cannabis news, test each other on how well they know the NY licensed market, and a whole lot more! Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation __________________________________________ Production by:Gasroots gasroots.co Recorded at:Office Hours ISNY links: linktr.ee/isny

May 2, 2025Episode 171 hr 16 min

Episode 17: 4/20 SPECIAL WITH TED LIDIE AND CAECZAR

This 4/20, both coasts are represented as Ted Lidie of Alien Labs and T.H.Caeczar of N.Y.Ceeds join the crew to talk small batch vs MSOs, federal legalization, spray packs, and what it takes to excel in today's market. Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor (absent), Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation Ted Lidie, Alien Labsalienlabs.org instagram.com/returnofthealien T.H. Caeczar, N.Y.Ceeds instagram.com/nyceeds_718 I Smoke New York is proud to welcome our first sponsors: two outstanding Upstate New York shops, both legacy-operated and known for their carefully curated selection. If you're in the Capital or Adirondack regions, please stop in and tell them ISNY sent you! The Bakery Cohoes, NY 518bakery.com Elevate ADK Saranac Lake, NY elevateadk.com __________________________________________ Production by:Gasroots gasroots.co Recorded at:Office Hours ISNY links: linktr.ee/isny

March 28, 2025Episode 161 hr 14 min

Episode 16: TESTING NY'S LICENSED CANNABIS

Sal from Zooted, Inc joins the crew to discuss judging quality cannabis and to blind sample 4 jars of NY's licensed weed in a segment we call, "Off the Shelves, Into Our Lungs" Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor (absent), Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation Guests: Sal, Zooted Inc https://www.zootednyc.com/ Production by:Gasroots https://www.gasroots.co/ Recorded at:Office Hours Links: Contact the Governor about mold limits: https://sites.google.com/view/nymold/ ISNY links: https://linktr.ee/isny 00:00 Intro11:26 Sal is big on giving out samples15:00 Off the Shelves, Into Our Lungs17:44 Dank Inspects Jar 126:29 Ben on Judging quality cannabis35:36 How to light a large joint, AKA doink38:25 ID'ing work/out of state product43:03 Are dispensaries storing product properly?52:38 Jar 3 COA reveal59:02 GOP Lawmakers seek dispensary buffer zone between Queens and Nassau county1:14:13 Contact the Governor about moldy weed

February 28, 20251 hr 17 min

Episode 15: ON LOCATION FROM NYCRA 2025

On location from the 3rd annual NYCRA Industry Event, the crew discuss the latest in NY cannabis and are joined by special guests, Aaron Ghitelman, former OCM Deputy Director of Communications, and Eli Emery, Owner/Operator of Elevate ADK dispensary in Saranac Lake. Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation (absent). Guests: Aaron Ghitelman, Former OCM Deputy Director of Communications https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ghitelman-04490733 Eli Emery, Owner of Elevate ADK dispensary in Saranac Lake https://elevateadk.com/ Production by: Gasroots https://www.gasroots.co/ Recorded at: The 3rd annual NYCRA Industry Event https://newyorkcannabisretailassociation.org/ I Smoke New York Links: https://linktr.ee/isny

January 29, 2025Episode 141 hr 5 min

Episode 14: THE FIRST LEGAL DROP

The crew discuss the 2024 New York Growers Cup, share their first licensed drop experiences, debate the state of New York licensing, talk dispensary finances and much more! Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation. Production by: Gasroots https://www.gasroots.co/ Recorded at Office Hours https://linktr.ee/isny

December 29, 2024Episode 1359 min

Episode 13: THE 2024 NEW YORK GROWERS CUP INTERVIEWS

After the 2024 New York Growers Cup has wrapped, 3 elite NY growers joined the crew to discuss their victories and what comes next. Guests: Tap Root Fields 1st Place in Sweets The Mechanics Farm 2nd Place in Sweets Semper Frosty 2nd Place Sour & 2nd Place Gas Hosted by: Ben ALL CAPS, The Kolektor, Dr. Dankenstein, and Sensei Cultivation. Production by: Gasroots https://www.gasroots.co/ Recorded at Office Hours https://linktr.ee/isny

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