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Grab your headphones and get comfy folks, because The Friendly Aussie Podcast is back with an all-new episode!🎉 This time, we're welcoming the brilliant Mimi Sener, a pharmacist and Canna-Industry expert, who's going to give us a deep-dive into the Australian Cannabis landscape.🌱

Mimi introduces us to the Mighty Medic vape, an innovative device and we'll learn about this amazing product.💨 We'll be delving into the intricacies of TGA regulations and exploring how they're shaping the future of Cannabis in Australia's medical space.🏥

How does the Harold and Kumar movies help us understand and relate to other people's canna journey? Find out here!

With Mimi’s expertise, we'll be discussing the importance of educating and guiding patients to the medication that suits them best, and how this plays into the bigger picture of health and wellbeing.💊

Think THC is all good?🤔 Think again! We're also going to be uncovering the pros and cons of too much THC, a topic that's sure to ignite some interesting conversation.👥

We'll also be navigating the new TGA rules, throwing light on how these regulations are influencing the Canna-Industry in Australia.

So, whether you're a cannabis advocate, interested in pharmacy, or just love a good chat, this episode is sure to hit the spot.🎯 Don't miss out! Hit that Play button and subscribe if you haven't yet!

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Joe is back and on this episode, we've got an insightful conversation on deck with Emily Rigby and Ben Risby-Jones, two of the several brilliant minds behind The People's Plant. They're all about delivering affordable, top-tier medicinal canna to Australians.

At the same time, The People's Plant provides an opportunity for anyone to invest in their mission to produce affordable, high-quality medicinal canna, helping to increase accessibility and offering potential sector growth benefits.

Investment information here: https://www.birchal.com/company/thepeoplesplantco

Kick back and delve into the world of medicinal canna. Emily and Ben chronicle their journey from how their started with the industry to where they are today. They share key highlights from their R&D phase, discuss future plans, and give a sneak peek into the day-to-day workings of The People's Plant.

From their innovative cultivation methods to technical discussions on buds and projected yields, Emily and Ben leave no stone unturned. They also tackle key challenges and rewards in their quest to make medicinal canna accessible, and share words of wisdom for aspiring growers.

They dive into the details of indoor vs outdoor cultivation and talk about their own unique Opti-Grow method. They top the conversation off with the benefits of investing in The People's Plant, and how to get started.

Don't miss out on this episode, packed with engaging conversation and valuable insights into the medicinal canna industry and The People's Plant. Enjoy!

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We're back and kicking off our fresh season with a bang! In our first episode, we sit down with none other than Christina McMullan from AusCannaReview.

Christina's tells us how "Terpenes of the Month" started. She'll share why she believes cannabis can be a social bridge, and sheds light on the age-old debate of smoking versus drinking.

Christina gets real about releasing judgment towards others, and donning a cougar mascot suit! She also reflects on her experience of watching 9/11 happen live on TV.

But that's not all - Christina opens up about how cannabis has helped her embrace motherhood in a different light and stresses the importance of finding the cannabis flower that jives with you.

She also tells a crazy gas station story!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Let's all release our inner-Stifler!

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In today's episode, we've got an engaging chat lined up with Mitch and Nich from GreenHeart Medical. This isn't just any medical community - GreenHeart Medical stands out as a collaborative network of knowledgeable, independent Australian General Practitioners, who are no strangers to the medical field. They've made it their mission to delve into the realm of alternative, plant-based medicines in an attempt to solve persistent health challenges that conventional treatments just haven't been able to touch.

We talk about the importance of maintaining a solid relationship with your pharmacy. It might seem like a simple idea but trust us when we say, it's more significant than you'd think!

Additionally, we're going to discuss why it's absolutely crucial to select the ideal cannabis doctors - the ones that aren't just familiar with the field, but possess an in-depth, specific understanding of the subject.

We also talk about how cannabis should be the first port of call for mental health patients.

Now, here's an offbeat question for you: What's that one animal that you could take down 49 times out of 50? Sounds intriguing, right? We'll dive into that too!

As we push beyond the surface, we'll find ourselves in the midst of a profound existential conversation. Are we just characters in a preordained reality, or do we have the power to script our own destinies? These and so much more!

So sit back, relax, and let's ponder these mysteries together.

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Sorry for the delay on this one and the poor camera angle blocking out homies face!

Join us in our latest episode as we catch up with Bluntfield, a renowned rapper and 420 activist. We delve into his journey, tracing the roots of his rapping career, which kicked off when he was 23.

Bluntfield shares the artists he's currently vibing with, and offers his unique perspective on the future of Australian rap and the music industry in general.

We also venture into Bluntfield's personal cannabis journey, all the way back to the time he refused a joint from a group of Canadians at a ski resort to having his first cannabis at 18. How adopting the cannabis lifestyle really affected his life. We talk about our preferred method of consuming cannabis and our top picks for smoke spots. We'll also unpack the differences between "Medi" and "Green market" cannabis, providing insights into this industry.

There's also an exclusive treat for wrestling fans! Bluntfield recounts the unforgettable time he met and smoked with the legendary Rob Van Dam! And as wrestling fans, we discuss the impact of Eddie Guerrero's tragic death on our lives. Bluntfield also reveals his top 5 wrestlers of all time.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn more about Bluntfield, and how he weaves together the worlds of cannabis and Hip-hop.
Tune in now and remember to like, share, and subscribe for more amazing cannabis content!

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Get an inside look into the cannabis industry as we sit down with Joel Hardy, CEO of CYMRA. Learn about his incredible journey, from the early days of his business to now owning a thriving farm in Byron Bay.

We explore the diverse spectrum of appreciation for cannabis, and compare the unique attitudes towards this plant in California and Australia. Joel shares his insights on when Australia might see recreational cannabis become a reality.

We navigate the challenges of growing cannabis organically, and why backing local Australian growers is crucial for the industry and the community. Plus, we delve into the growing list of medical benefits linked to cannabis use.

This episode is packed with plenty more insights, so tune in to join the discussion.

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In this episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, we chat with our dear old friend, Gurt - an expert in strain genetics. Throughout the discussion, we covered various topics such as our experiences in Amsterdam, factors that make a particular strain popular, how cannabis and Instagram goes hand in hand, and so much more!

Gurt also shared his personal journey of how he got involved with cannabis, what he thinks are the significant contributions of Australia to the global cannabis culture, the evolution of strain genetics throughout history, and where the industry heading in the future!

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Ever wondered about the difference between the cannabis culture in Australia and the United States?

In this episode, we have an engaging chat with the inspiring Abhinav Jain. With a similar background of leaving the IT industry to becoming an enterpreneur, we delve into his journey on guiding the younger generation about the ups and downs of using cannabis, how he got into the weed business, his "five pillars" philosophy for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, using weed to feel EVEN better and so much more!

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The new season of The Friendly Aussie Podcast begins with a bang!
Featuring a lively interview with Irish Wick - the charismatic host of Medicated TV.
During the episode, Irish shares his fascinating life story, including being adopted and raised by Turkish Muslims, getting into a great deal of trouble during his childhood, being a prime suspect in a serious crime, becoming Australia's first legal medicinal flower patient, and rebuilding his life.

In addition, the podcast covers a wide range of other interesting and informative topics, such as the potential impact of recreational cannabis in Australia, suggesting a mad hustle to the laziest stoner and... a glitch in the Matrix?!

This episode is sure to both entertain and inspire you, so don't miss it!

Join us on the Friendly Aussie Podcast as we chat with Marc Selan, President of Organic Oz a Cannabis Club in Spain. Marc shares his insights and experiences as a cannabis club leader in Spain, a candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Victorian Party, and a proud advocate for the legalization of cannabis.

In this episode, we delve into a range of subjects, from the workings of the election process to the unique culture of Spanish cannabis clubs. Marc also opens up about discussing cannabis use with his son, the significance of voting for cannabis-focused parties, and much more! Get ready for an enlightening and entertaining discussion on the Friendly Aussie Podcast.

On this episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, Matt Shales from MediCann Health / Clinics and Hemp Brothers jumps onto a zoom call with FAB! 

Shortly after being interrupted by a literal car crash (...), a host of captivating cannabis-themed conversations ensue. 

We circle around the current state of the medicinal scheme, the prospects for legalisation down under, and Matt's experiences throughout the cannabis scene leading up to the present day. 

We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did yarning! 

MediCann's Investment Round: https://www.birchal.com/company/medicannhealth/ 

Matt is up to some amazing things. Check out his myriad projects below! 

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On this edition of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, we sat down in person with Anthony - the extremely enthusiastic and high-energy Product Development Manager of cannabis clinic Releaf. He also works on Mull - a space dedicated to medicinal cannabis patients.

Anthony is on a mission to make a difference to people's lives. His passion and love for cannabis is in full display in this interview, and the energy he brings to the roundtable is infectious. We loved speaking candidly with him about the interactions, properties and potential futures that the plant has in store. The more we meet people like Anthony - doing amazing work within the industry - the more we feel justified in our hope for drug decriminalisation, cannabis legalisation, and the continued evolution of the medicinal cannabis scene down under. 

In this podcast, we cover a smorgasbord of topics. From THC percentages and the entourage effect, to the basic underlying values of Releaf, to a discussion of the strains available on the medicinal scheme, to Anthony's journey into the cannabis scene and how he got where he is today - we basically run the whole gamut within just over an hour. We could have continued this way for much longer (he was certainly keen!), but we decided to cut the recording short for the sake of brevity. 

We're looking forward to having Anthony back on the podcast some day for another round of chats. Thanks for coming through and speaking with us, mate!

The Aussie Canna-Podcast Collab of the Century!

The FAB boys had a couple of highly engaging conversations over zoom with Andrew and Mitch (not our Mitch - the one with the effortless actor hair) from the AltMed podcast.

This is also the pair behind Phytoca - a company that works with Australian medicinal patients using full spectrum cannabis products, and seeks to unlock the full genetic potential of cannabis.

We ended up recording these back-and-forths for you, our audience, in what was our very first podcaster cross-collaboration! In fact, you'll be able to listen to an identical discussion over at AltMed, if once wasn't enough...

If you haven't heard of AltMed before, they list themselves as an online resource with a mission to educate the broader Australian community about alternative medicines (such as cannabis). They have a particular focus on medicinal CBD.

Not only does AltMed have a quality podcast - they also have a great website that features loads of written information covering all things medicinal cannabis. It's great stuff - we definitely suggest that you check it out!

Given that this discussion was spread across two separate weeks, we had a lot of time to stir over points we brought up in part 1 - which ultimately meant that we had much to talk about in part 2. This might explain why the podcast is over 2 hours long in total, and seamlessly leaps from topic to topic... like a Tarzan of discourse, in a jungle of weeds!

We had so much fun with this episode of the podcast, and we would like to thank Andrew and Mitch for spending their afternoons speaking candidly about the cannabis industry with us. They're both incredibly interesting and funny dudes with a unique outlook on the space.

We're very grateful for their time, energy, and insight, and we hope to collaborate with them again in the future!

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Well, it's been nearly 9 months... but the Friendly Aussie Podcast is finally BACK! 

To commemorate this exciting occasion, the folks at FAB sat down for an in-depth discussion and interview with David Madigan and Neil Helsby - the co-founders of medicinal cannabis clinic Canwell and cannabis oil company Elevated Extracts. 

As insiders of the burgeoning Australian cannabis industry, David and Neil both have unique backstories. With David coming from the world of events and marketing - having once worked for Red Bull - and Neil working for years at Queensland Health, the two couldn't come from more different industries.

Yet, that basic fact hasn't stopped them from coming together to achieve remarkable successes in the field of treating regular people with medical cannabis - if anything, it's brought them together to apply their respective strengths on a project much bigger than them as individuals.

After being profoundly inspired by the beginnings of legalisation in the United States, the two friends and business partners have taken it on as their mission to contribute to the fledgling Australian medical cannabis industry with high quality, accessible products and services.

They pounced at the opportunity to get involved in something they both loved - bud - at the instant it was legalised medicinally... and they haven't looked back since.   With David's expertise in communications and Neil's specialisation in the nitty-gritty details of healthcare, the peculiar pair have proven to be highly complementary, which has helped them to build two amazing businesses that regularly change the lives of their patients.

Their M.O. is simple - make cannabis accessible to as many people who need it as possible. This is why they both set out to construct a crack team of doctors, nurses and specialists - to make that aim a reality.

We were completely captivated in our chat with these guys - it's so interesting to hear the perspective of people who are working on the ground to make a real positive difference to the lives of so many patients. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did yarning with these two standout blokes! 

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For this episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of discussing one-on-one with PlantMed Cannabis Doctor, Dr. John Teh!

We were both very excited to ask Dr. Teh about all different kinds of stuff - so excited that we didn't check our camera, and it quits out after 50 minutes. We press on, throwing a mountain of questions surrounding Medical Cannabis at Doctor John. 

By the end of the podcast, we both gained a clearer understanding of how the system in Australia works! If you're interested in learning more about the medicinal cannabis scheme and the opportunities it presents to Australians, listen on - or check out PlantMed's site!

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We brought "Her Highness" onto the podcast earlier on our first season... and now, Shelly is back - alone this time, and with a vengeance!  

Shelly is the head of 'Her Highness' - a female owned and operated cannabis group/online space. She started the 'Her Highness' group on her own, and has been managing this group since 2017 - pouring her heart and soul into the community she created.  

The 'Her Highness' group includes approximately 7000 adult Australian women; with the purpose of the group being to support, uplift and motivate all women with a love for cannabis.  

Her Highness is a kind of 'internet family'. It sure as hell isn't just a place to smoke weed... though, that does happen from time to time! The girls are selfless, always putting each other first - the whole community is devoted to promoting solidarity amongst women in the Australian cannabis community.  Whether Her Highness girls are just hanging out, providing non-judgemental emotional support, or helping each other to find places to live - they always go above and beyond.  

After picking Shelly's brain on the 2020 state election, we engaged in a protracted yarn which concerned the political climate of Australia; identifying some of the challenges that our 'cannabis legalisation' movement is currently facing, in our quest to legalise this wonderful plant.  

We also talked to Shelly about her finally getting onto the medical scheme!   

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Tom from HONAHLEE on the Friendly Aussie Podcast!

'Honahlee' is a safe online space dedicated to learning, exploring and elevating cannabis-related conversations across Australia. We were honoured to catch up with Tom, who helped us to understand where his online cannabis publication emerged from, what it's all about, and where it's headed next. 

Mitch and Josip chat with Tom about his background in startups and product development, eventually transitioning into what initially brought him into the cannabis space. We talk about Tom's 'Drive Change' campaign, which spearheads calls for fair roadside drug testing. We let loose on the dreams and plans for big projects we all have in the future, sharing our aspirations. 

We speculate on the future of technological advancement, communications and social media platforms such as facebook. We even briefly take forays into cultural and political differences between the US and Australia - with Tom having an American background. 

Finally, Tom introduces us to 'Druid' - an amazing phone app that can detect your impairment before you hit the road. This thing can show you how stoned you really are. We recommend you check it out for yourselves! 

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On this episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, get STOKED for our 110-minute long-form conversation with Simon - the Founder of Stoke Industries.

Get ready - perhaps it's wise to go to the bathroom, make yourself something to eat, do some stretches... then sit or lie down, and get comfortable. You'll need to respect all of your pre-podcast preparation rituals  - because this time, we're abandoning any care whatsoever that we usually have, with episode lengths. We've gone ALL OUT. Again, get ready.

Stoke Industries is an up-and-coming Australian manufacturing company. They work with sustainable materials such as recycled Aluminium, and employ the finest machinery to produce items that will last you a lifetime. As the inventor of an uncompromisingly bold and original product - dubbed the 'Stoke Inhaler' - Simon gave us an opportunity to peer behind-the-scenes of the development of his space-age beug, on this podcast.

We chat over zoom with ACT MLA Michael Pettersson, asking him the questions we've been quietly wondering about since the ACT passed legal cannabis back in 2019.

As a Labor backbencher, Michael has put his career on the line to champion progressive drug law reforms - he was the one to spotlight the issue (against party platform) and presented a proposal to the public. 

The response was largely positive, which created new opportunities for Michael's colleagues to appreciate the bill and what it could mean for the territory. 

Now, with cannabis legal to grow in the ACT, Pettersson and other Labor members are tabling additional legislation to decriminalise illicit substances (such as heroin, MDMA and methamphetamine).

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This episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast is a CBD-themed chat with our friend Mauricio! We cover his relationship with cannabis (and cannabidiol in particular) over the years - detailing how he has used it medicinally, how he is going with setting up his own CBD operation, and how cannabis has assisted his family members. Economics, business, society, health and politics - Josip, Mitch and Mauricio fit a broad spectrum of cannabis-related topics into this one!

Mauricio is a player in the business and management field. You can check him out on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mhenriqu

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We are honoured to have Rose Jackson - a pro-cannabis (and drug) reform Labor rep in the NSW parliament - as a guest on our podcast! 

Our chat was an amazing opportunity to speak to a bright young leader with an optimistic outlook on what the community could achieve - if advocates put in the effort to organise and lobby for fundamental shifts to policy.  

A bit of a 'policy person' herself, Rose recognises the countless measurable benefits of moving towards broader drug decriminalisation, as well as legalising, taxing and regulating the cannabis plant. She's particularly concerned with improving public health outcomes, and reducing the harms that emerge from criminalisation, substance abuse and general stigmatisation.  

She also recognises the very real dynamics of the parliamentary chamber. She has been outspoken about cannabis legalisation, in an environment where it's rarely mentioned... and her perspectives on how to make change happen in parliament and around this issue are deeply valuable for people who are setting out to advocate for a change in this area. 

We covered a lot in 1 hour! We hope you enjoy our back and forth :)  

Check out Rose's 'Policy Safari' Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...​
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We’re back – and better than ever! This episode is a lengthy and winding live zoom discussion with Dr. Todd Subritzky, PhD. ... a man of many talents!

Todd is an author, social scientist, lecturer and entrepreneur. He is part of an exciting new wave of cannabis research being conducted here in Australia. His keen interest in the topic has led him to engage in a range of important academic work in recent years.

For nearly an hour, we go ‘around the shop’ with Todd on a myriad of cannabis-related topics – such as the myriad mysteries of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how cannabis interacts with the human body… or, exposing the many challenges that cannabis industries and communities face to this day in Australia.

We also sink our teeth with Todd into the potentials of various legal schemes that exist (and thrive) overseas… of which Todd has extensively researched! Colorado, Canada, Washington… you name a legal place, and Todd will likely have an extensive analysis of the policies that have existed there, and their iterations and changes throughout time.

We were honoured to have Dr. Todd contributing his expert knowledge to the Friendly Aussie Podcast – and we’d like to return the favour by sending our audience his way.

For more details on Todd’s research and other projects, please see the links below:
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Medical Cannabis Doctors
Cannabis Education
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2020 was one hell of a year... so much so, that it really begged for a bit of review and analysis. 

To kick off the second season of our podcast, we decided to do just that!  

Discussing the highlights and low moments of the previous year, we come to a final verdict on the infamous and storied year of 2020 - refining the whole experience down into a metric 1-10 score. 

This totally serious dialogue between two colleagues will answer: just how bad was it, really?

Nathan is a massive part of what brought the Magical Butter machine over to Australia - in all of its 240v glory. 

We get comfy with him for an hour-long conversation, in which we mull over how Nathan entered the cannabis industry - including what led him to where he is today, as the head of the Magical Butter company in Australia. We also muse together about what could emerge in the future of the cannabis industry, across this great Australian continent - and pose a variety of opinions and suggestions, when it comes to the Aussie legal medicinal cannabis scheme (as administered by the TGA...)

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Bec is a fellow cannabis enthusiast and advocate for legalisation across the world. Her experiences with living over in the United States for many years have provided her with a unique insight into how things operate across the US territories; as well as the many advantages of the legal dispensary/'weed shop' model. Bec knows as much as anyone what legalisation would entail, over here in Australia - she's already experienced the benefits that would come our way, firsthand.

On this episode, we chat with Bec about the obvious differences and similarities between the two 'scenes'... particularly noting that we are quite a bit behind the Yanks. We talk ways in which Australia could catch up to our friends across the pacific, and much, much more... we had a really interesting chat with Bec that could have gone on and on. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!

This episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast is dedicated to the NEW ZEALAND REFERENDUM on the 17th of October, 2020. We chat over ZOOM with Sandra Murray - a policy analyst and activist, who heads a lot of the operations of 'Make It Legal NZ'.  

Sandra is a policy maker by profession — and as someone with experience in that field, she makes the argument that legalisation through popular referendum will shift paradigms. 

'Make It Legal' are just one non-profit organisation; but they are making massive waves online, with over 40000 facebook followers. They're one of the few movements communicating fundamental basics about cannabis legalisation, existing drug policy and the proposals included in the bill for the upcoming referendum.

Since the process of writing the bill was ‘rushed’, New Zealanders are only voting on a draft version of the bill. There are many layers of confusion, when it comes to what people are actually voting for.

Sandra's argument to the people of New Zealand is simple. Saying ‘no’ to legalisation sends a lasting message. Saying ‘no’ because of problems with the bill will cut any progress in its tracks. Saying ‘yes’, and then discussing the ways in which the current scheme is deficient to iron them out. Really, it’s a clear choice between two bills — the status quo, and a step forward into a brave new world.

If you live in the land of the long white cloud, get out there and VOTE on Saturday, the 17th of October for legalising the herb we all love for recreational use! You'll be doing yourself and us Aussies on the other side of the ditch a massive favour.

We're gonna Schmakeit happen!  

In our sit down chat with Finn, we talk all-things local and state politics in the lead up to the 2020 Queensland State Election. As an independent candidate for the seat of Bulimba, Finn is keen to represent the people in a fresh new way.   

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Alexander Gorshenin - founder of the 'Global Hemp Movement' - is an entrepreneur, advocate and enthusiast of all things hemp. Our sit-down interview with Alex delves deep into his experiences with cannabis, the miracle material that is the cannabis plant... and much, much more.

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We talk cannabis, hip hop and the thriving art/music scene developing down under with the talented and powerful mastermind behind NO.ONE NETWORK - Kyel Golly. Running one of the hottest Aussie labels around inevitably comes along with a lot of interesting experiences - which is why we were stoked to sit down and talk to Kyel!

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Speaking with Joe's close companion and fresh newbie to the Aussie cannabis industry was an absolute riot - and not just because we were all stoned as fuuuuuck. We cover G's intro to cannabis, her feelings on being a 'stoner', and a bunch of other very-tangentially related stuff. We take the definition of 'cannabis podcast' a little liberally, here.

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For our seventeenth edition of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, we GO INTERNATIONAL! 

This is an EXTENDED ZOOM CONVERSATION with Northern Californians Raul Martinez and Jose Rosete. They just released a brand new film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8924580/ - and we wanted to talk about it with them. 

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We have a nice roundtable chat with our mate Winky over a few cones; asking him about his love for cannabis, his favourite strains, and the ins and outs of his experiences with growing weed in the unique environment and social context of Australia.

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Chris is a travel expert. We filmed this podcast before the COVID-19 Outbreak.... so a lot of these discussion points might seem a little strange. Oh boy, strap yourself in (assuming you aren't already in lockdown!)

Our newest edition of the FRIENDLY AUSSIE PODCAST is a yarn with Anthony Bull - a local candidate from Division 2 in Ipswich City, and a member of the Liberal Democrats Group in Ipswich.

In this episode, we cover:

✔️Recent corruption scandals in the Logan and Ipswich City Councils (and others...)

✔️The broader lack of accountability on local, state and federal levels of Government in Australia

✔️Proposals from Anthony relating to the management of rife corruption

✔️Lighthearted chats about cannabis (yes, we ask whether Anthony partakes)

✔️More or less informative exchanges covering some of the lesser-known facts about cannabis

✔️An espousing of Anthony's underlying political philosophy

✔️Ideological Discussions Between a Libertarian Capitalist and a Libertarian Communist on the nature of power and politics!

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A couple of weeks ago, the FAB crew brought their ZOOM microphone to the Indooroopilly office of Michael Berkman - a representative in favour of the drug law reform laid out in the Queensland Productivity Commission report.  

As one of the only members of our Queensland State parliament explicitly in favour of transformative policy approaches in this area, we wanted to sit down with him and discuss the recent goings-on in the state - including the comments by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk which rejected findings from a State Government body.  

We also talk politics more broadly, and cover the election - after all, Berkman is the incumbent candidate for the seat of Maiwar in Brisbane.

The new decade has arrived upon us! In this episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, we talk 2020 plans, our new store - at https://store.friendlyaussiebuds.com/ - and bounce around a few ideas for products and campaigns, live on air!

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On the eleventh episode of the FRIENDLY AUSSIE PODCAST, we talk casually with one of Australia's leading cannabis activists and advocates - Jenny Hallam. Jenny is well known for supplying cannabis oil to chronically ill patients who lack access to legal medicinal treatments. Her highly selfless acts garnered a lot of public attention around her court case. In 2019, Hallam was let off her supply and manufacturing charges without a conviction. 

Now, in our first podcast of the decade, we talk all kinds of nonsense with his hero of a healer.

The CONCLUSION of our THREE PART series with Abe from the Whakamana Cannabis Museum (located in Christchurch, New Zealand) is here!  

Tune in for the hottest goss on the politics of New Zealand leading up to the 2020 referendum on cannabis legalisation, the landscape of "weed culture" in the 21st century, and a whole load of other, tangentially-related stuff.

Abe is back for part 2 of our discussion, which covers the rest of Abe's life story, the tale of the Whakamana cannabis museum in the land of the long white cloud, insider thoughts on the upcoming New Zealand referendum, and much more!

Episode 8 of the Friendly Aussie Podcast is a discussion with Abe, the curator of the Whakamana Cannabis Museum in Aotearoa (otherwise known as New Zealand). This is the first of three parts - so this episode serves as an introduction to Abe, his story and some brief talks on the museum. Future episodes will go into further detail.

Julian is a wonderful, friendly and jovial bloke, who has come all the way from Deutschland to say hello to us (his good friends) and speak on his various travel experiences from around the world - many of which have involved their fair share of buds! We shoot the shit with him for half an hour, and talk over the major differences in cannabis cultures all across the world, before we allow him to continue on his travels 'down under', spreading love everywhere he goes.

In the fourth episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast, Joe and Mitch sit down to chat about the past, present and future of the cannabis scene with Adam, a veteran stoner and a very interesting fella, whose finely aged cranium contains plenty of knowledge worth sharing.

Mitch and Joe sit down with the girls of Her Highness on this episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast - Shelly and Bree take us on a deep dive into their community, as we discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the Australian cannabis community.

The second episode of the Friendly Aussie Podcast! Join Joe and Mitch as they explore the weird and wonderful world of being a productive stoner, and lend some suggestions on how it can be done.

In this episode, we take the bold first step of introducing who we are. We explain our mission statement as a publication, and develop in words what we plan to do with the podcast into the future, with plenty of goofs, gaffes and giggles along the way.

We talk about the everyday realities of being a stoner and the many challenges one can come to face with this lifestyle – particularly in the way of productivity. We cover the dangers of weed grown with PGR, or ‘Plant Growth Regulators‘, discussing the ways in which our origin as a publication is interwoven with the stuff, and the broader shift in consciousness occurring within the Australian black market.

We proclaim our allegiances to the movement that seeks to legalise cannabis in Australia on both a recreational and medicinal level – and yes, we mean ‘the whole plant’. We want to see Australia become a leader in manufacturing hemp, plant medicines and psychedelic experiences, alike. It’s not just a matter of legalisation for us, but a reclaiming of our own power in our everyday lives – and we see cannabis as a great ‘first step’. We’ve been working on different tools – such as ‘Better Letters‘ – to help facilitate a broader social and political transformation towards this aim.