Welcome to the Smokin’ Rope Podcast, the show that brings together Michigan’s top cannabis growers, advocates and business owners to offer a fresh and honest perspective of Michigan’s cannabis industry. Stick with us to get the lowdown from the people who have been on the ground floor of canna-business in Michigan, and gain insights into where the industry may be heading.
Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon joins the show to talk criminal justice reform, harm reduction and her role as the only county prosecutor to endorse the 2018 legalization effort.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair, discusses his past experiences with cannabis prohibition, Rair's philosophy and unique approach to cannabis cultivation, and his take on the changes to the retail and wholesale market in the last few weeks.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Kalkaska Village President Harley Wales joins the show to to discuss the cannabis boom in Kalkaska and the positive impact the industry is having on small towns across Michigan.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
State Representative Graham Filler joins the show to discuss cannabis policy, criminal justice reform and bipartisanship.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Nick Zettell joins the show to discuss the 50th anniversary of Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair Hash Bash Festival, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, MILegalize and Decriminalize Nature!
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Mike McCurdy joins this week's show to discuss the newly formed Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition, which includes the Michigan Cannabis Caucus, the The Redemption Foundation, and Last Prisoner Project among others, his role in Attorney General Dana Nessel's win and race, and his work with the Michigan cannabis prisoner relief fund and Michael Thompson.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-host Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions.
Michael Thue, a hemp and CBD expert and entrepreneur, joins the show to discuss his history and recent legal victory that will result in granting people the ability to consume medical marijuana while on probation.
Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.
Anqunette "Q" Sarfoh joins the show to discuss her recent participation in the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency's Racial Equity Work Group, updates on her line of edibles and her role with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
