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In this episode of Give & Toke, we sit down with Victorian MP Rachel Payne, for an insightful conversation that marks two years since entering parliament along with 50 episodes of this show.
We discuss the transition from Dan Andrews to Jacinta Allan and what it means for cannabis reform (3:00). We talk about the recent win for Victorian patients who drive (5:45), before looking back at two years of navigating hemp reform, pill testing, relationships, compromise, and the importance of evolving and letting go (15:00).
We dive into the critical topic of housing affordability and the other challenges facing her electorate of over 600,000 South-East Melburnians (28:00). Rachel highlights the importance of giving a voice to underrepresented groups and how this informs her work in office (33:30).
The conversation also turns to the impact of social media and shadow bans on modern politics (37:55), before turning to Fiona Patten’s return to the scene (41:50). We play a quick quiz entitled Rachel Profiling (45:00) before diving into the big issues on the horizon for 2025, including personal use and workplace drug testing (50:00).
Rachel also touches on the role of medicinal cannabis companies and their social responsibilities (60:00), as well as how she maintains motivation in the face of political disappointment (66:00). Finally, we wrap up with some listener questions where we learn what type of cannabis product David Ettershank would be (71:00).
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Matthew Dent is the Director of Cultivation at Wangara Cultivation Co. With a boutique indoor grow operation in Queensland, their mission is to produce craft quality cannabis for Australia’s local market with a focus on terpenes and the wider entourage effect.
In this episode:
What is FIRE? (1:00)
Pathway to cannabis (2:20)
Relationship with cannabis (8:30)
Wangara Cultivation Co. (13:30)
Selecting genetics (18:00)
In defense of Indica and Sativa (20:30)
Challenges and successes (23:00)
UFO and Alien Quiz (27:15)
Declining stigma and progress (34:00)
Balancing culture and ‘the rules’ (38:00)
What’s next in Australia (45:30)
Pauls of Wisdom (48:00)
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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
What’s Up? (0.40)
Victoria’s drug driving changes (3:45)
Medicinal cannabis sales booming (4:50)
Health bodies call for end to SAS-B (7:50)
Green’s Legalisation bill fails (12:20)
What can we expect from Trump? (15:40)
MP Craig Garland fails roadside test (19:20)
Highly Reflective (22:00)
Our lovely listeners
Driving laws
The Queensland LNP
Thailand
Fiona Patten
Dispensed
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Sacha La Forgia is the co-founder of Golden Days Cultivators, a South-Australian based indoor cultivator and supplier of medicinal cannabis born out of prior experience in South Australia’s world-renowned alcohol industry.
With a Bachelor in Viticulture from the University of Adelaide, Sacha founded and managed 78o Distillery in Adelaide Hills prior to Golden Days before inertia kicked in in 2022, and a change was needed. As global trends in alcohol consumption continue to decline and the health benefits of choosing cannabis over alcohol become more apparent, Sacha founded Golden Days with business partner Ewan Brewerton with the aim to make the world a better place.
In this episode:
Ditching booze for buds (1:40)
Our cultural relationship with alcohol (7:30)
Making smarter health choices (12:35)
Transferring skills to cannabis (17:20)
South Australia’s cannabis culture (21:00)
Booze History Quiz (24:00)
The state of Australian cannabis (28:00)
Personal relationship with cannabis (30:15)
Golden Days (32:30)
Growing indoors with renewable energy (38:00)
What’s next for Golden Days (41:00)
Pauls of Wisdom (48:45)
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Talmage Herbert began working for RUA Bioscience in 2021. With strong familial ties to RUA’s growing region, he first started as a cultivator and is now managing supply chains and partnerships.
RUA Bioscience supplies GMP-certified medicines to expanding markets including Europe and Australia backed by its centre of excellence where they incubate superior genetics including exclusive legacy genetics, sharing New Zealand’s rich culture with the world. The company's mission is based on their founding principes of integrity, innovation, health and collaboration. RUA is unique in prioritising community well-being with tertiary scholarships, community tours and compassionate access.
In this episode:
Pathway to cannabis (3:45)
New Zealand’s cannabis culture (11:40)
The failed referendum (18:45)
How do Kiwi’s access cannabis? (28:50)
Cannabis and politics (33:00)
The importance of people (35:00)
UFC Quiz (42:45)
What is RUA? (48:45)
Preserving legacy genetics (51:00)
Community enhancement (63:30)
What’s next for RUA? (67:00)
Pauls of Wisdom (68:30)
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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
Kamala Harris and federal legalisation (1:55)
Cannabis users skipping work (5:00)
The Dispensed Dilemma (7:30)
Releaf in trouble? (19:30)
New compounding rules (23:00)
Roadside testing in South Australia (27:00)
Hot Tokes (33:00)
What’s Up (40:00)
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Michael Sassano is the CEO and Chairman of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, a leading European vertically integrated company with a global footprint of distribution. SOMAÍ is building a leading global brand with a robust pipeline of innovative cannabis-based therapeutics. They envision a world where people live a healthy lifestyle empowered by natural cannabis medicine.
SOMAÍ owns a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and indoor cultivation in Lisbon, Portugal, and has global sales teams in the largest medical cannabis markets.
In this episode:
Pathway to cannabis (2:00)
Relationship with cannabis (9:00)
Sharing the secret sauce (13:30)
What is SOMAÍ? (19:00)
Excitement in global markets (29:15)
Monaco Quiz (41:30)
Australians are the winners (45:45)
Pauls of Wisdom (54:45)
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Tom Forrest is a certified horticulturist, agronomist, and expert in soil and crop production. In 2019, Tom traveled the world as a recipient of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. Visiting 10 different countries, and spending time at more than 50 cannabis cultivation facilities allowed him to publish a white paper and release a short documentary sharing his findings from his worldwide exploration of cannabis.
Today he splits his time between Puro which is New Zealand’s leading cultivator of cannabis, Indicated Technology and Stealth Garden. He has helped countless groups and organisations to design and supply cannabis cultivation facilities since the start of medicinal legalisation.
In this episode:
Connecting with cannabis (6:00)
A love for family and farming (9:30)
Exciting developments in cannabis (13:30)
Thoughts on Thailand (19:30)
Preserving Landraces, moving on from Indica and Sativa (29:45)
Puro New Zealand (35:00)
Stealth Garden and Grow Zone Magazine (57:30)
Rugby Union Quiz (65:00)
Churchill Fellowship and lessons from around the world (70:15)
Pauls of Wisdom (85:00)
Churchill Fellowship Documentary on YouTube
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Dr Brian Walker is a member of the legislative council for the Legalise Cannabis Western Australia Party. Having practiced medicine for many years in various different countries, he has front-line experience treating patients in hospitals, emergency departments, and general practice.
As a Member of Parliament, Dr Walker believes that far too many of our current laws are archaic, while others are unfit for purpose. Dr Walker’s passion is to improve medical, mental, financial, social, and physical wellness across the community. His key goal is to make the world a better place for his grandchildren and yours.
In this episode:
Tapping into anger (1:20)
Drawn to healing (3:00)
Drawn to cannabis (7:00)
The power of plants (10:30)
On to politics (14:50)
The next WA election (29:00)
Fiona Patten’s return (31:30)
Quiz: MP’s Behaving Badly Pt 4 (33:30)
The state of the nation: prescribing, advocacy, activism (36:30)
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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
Ukraine legalises medicinal cannabis (2:40)
Offensive odours (4:30)
Dispensed founder banned (7:00)
Is weed causing a booze sales slump? (13:00)
Fiona Patten Returns (15:30)
Singapore man frames wife with cannabis (17:45)
Child and teen use drops in the US (19:40)
Cannabis aromas: more than terpenes (22:15)
RIP nano-emulsions (24:20)
What's Up? (31:50)
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Anna Li, The Cannabinista is a cannabis educator who is the host of the Mindful Consumption Podcast. She creates videos on Tik Tok, Youtube, and Instagram where she shares educational content along with fun and delicious cannabis infused recipes, from homemade edibles, infused butters and oils, to cannabis mocktails, and much more.
In this episode:
Canada’s coastal culture (3:00)
Reclaiming the word ‘stoner’ (4:00)
An enthusiasts journey into cannabis and infusions (8:30)
Moving on from booze and improving health (14:00)
Navigating social media (21:00)
Hotbox Quiz (31:30)
Cooking with cannabis (33:00)
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www.thecannabinista.com
www.instagram.com/cannabinista.co
www.tiktok.com/@cannabinista
www.youtube.com/thecannabinista
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Fiona Patten has announced a run for the senate for the Legalise Cannabis Party so we’ve dug this one out of the vault for your listening pleasure.
As a Member of Parliament from 2014-22, Ms. Patten chaired the public inquiry into personal cannabis use, and has battled uphill to help other parliamentarians understand how and why people use cannabis.
In this episode:
How we met (1:40)
The fallacy of roadside drug testing (4:30)
Discriminating against patients (7:00)
Writing to your MP (15:00)
Inquiry into personal use (21:00)
Victorian Politics (24:00)
Personal relationship with cannabis (26:00)
MPs Behaving Badly (29:00)
What is Decriminalisation (37:00)
Paul’s of Wisdom (41:00)
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This episode was recorded live at Mull Cafe in St. Kilda on Saturday 24th August. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
Teens and Gummies (1:00)
Online Dealers (3:40)
Jersey cops fired for smoking (5:10)
Australian Exports (6:30)
Victoria Compassion Club fined $3.2m (8:00)
Philippines legalisation? (10:15)
Eric Chan talks compassionate access (11:45)
Live Quiz (26:30)
Hot Tokes (30:35)
What’s Up? (33:00)
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Jeff Lang is an experienced CEO, Executive and Board Director with expertise across multiple industry sectors. He is respected globally for his track record and experience in defence, aerospace, agriculture, pharmaceutical, sports and multinational retail, new startups and scientific organisations. With a Blackbelt in Taekwondo, Jeff is a former World Masters champion high jumper and professional snowboarder with podium finishes in the X-Games.
Dr Cameron Jones is an Environmental Microbiologist with a PhD from Swinburne. Among many things, he is the CEO of Biological Health Services, where he has dedicated himself to elevating the standards of indoor air quality. He is also the CEO of BioMedix in Thailand, a pioneering medical cannabis testing laboratory and clinic housed within the dispensary, House of Pot. With contributions to 100 peer-reviewed papers and over 3500 technical reports, he is passionate about enhancing public health, and the growth of the legal cannabis sector.
This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10’ at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses.
In this episode:
Pathway to Cannabis (2:00)
Relationship with Cannabis (12:30)
Byron Bay Bio (22:15)
- Over the counter CBD
- Biotechnology
- Standardisation
- Endless imports
- Mary Jane Beer
- Operational challenges in Australia
- Applied Science
- Crowd Funding
What’s That Sport Quiz (47:30)
Changing Consumption Norms (52:15)
Big Alcohol and corporatisation (61:15)
Public Health (68:30)
Pauls of Wisdom (74:20)
Jeffrey Lang on LinkedIn
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Visit www.biologicalhealthservices.com.au
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Dr. Riley Kirk is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at University of Rhode Island, a renowned cannabis research scientist with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and is the host of the BioActive Podcast. With research interests broadly focused on the use of medicinal plants in combating antibiotic resistance and alternative pain treatments to opiates, she has studied the medicinal properties of hundreds of plants. She is passionate about providing free and accessible Cannabis education to all users, primarily through social media channels.
Dr. Riley Kirk sees education as an integral part of harm reduction and is currently researching the smoking process and how we can better predict what pharmacological effects this leads to.
This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10’ at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses.
In this episode:
New Hampshire Living (1:00)
Cannabis Origins (8:30)
Cannabis and Science (14:30)
Cannabis in Politics (19:50)
The Science of Smokability (33:00)
Hotbox Quiz (43:30)
Plants are Medicine (46:30)
Bioactive Podcast (50:30)
A Vision for Legalisation (62:30)
Pauls of Wisdom (66:30)
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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
Quick Thailand Update (0:40)
Stronger regulations on Australian Cannabis (1:35)
Snoop Dogg’s Dispensary (9:10)
$42 Million Raid in Queensland (11:35)
Labor Youth push for legalisation in NSW (13:40)
It’s Science: CBG (17:30)
It’s Science: Arthritis (19:00)
Compassionate Access (21:15)
Celebrity Weed (23:40)
What’s Up? (25:30)
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Dan Howard is the CEO of Tasmanian Botanics, an Australian licensed producer of medicinal cannabis located just outside of Hobart. Operating since 2017, Tasmanian Botanics has a mission to increase access for patients and to deter patients from the black market by ensuring products are reasonably priced without sacrificing on quality. Dan cut his teeth in the Canadian cannabis market, and brings years of experience from senior roles in other Fortune 50 companies.
This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10’ at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses.
In this episode:
Origins in cannabis (2:00)
Tasmanian Botanics’ early days (6:30)
Learning from Canada (13:50)
Learning from the world (23:30)
From medical to adult use? (30:00)
Hotbox Quiz (31:30)
The Australian Industry (32:45)
Pauls of Wisdom (42:20)
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Tegan Scates is the founder of Bloomly (formerly High on Hemp). With a passion for inspiring others to take control of the cannabis narrative and promoting greater female representation, Bloomly is one of Australia’s largest online educational platforms, with a particular focus on women’s health.With the upcoming launch of the Bloomly podcast, expect to uncover the science behind cannabis with experts, celebrate diversity, as women are empowered to embrace its potential in everyday life. From sex to chronic pain, no topic is off-limits.
This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10’ at planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses.In this episode:Origins in cannabis (3:00)Hemp and lessons from Ma Milk (9:40)From High on Hemp to Bloomly (12:50)Discussing cannabis with your kids (19:00)Cannabis and painful sex (22:00)Raising female voices (27:30)Different delivery methods (33:00)The Vampire Diaries Quiz (37:00)The State of Australian Cannabis (41:00)Pauls of Wisdom (48:20)Visit www.bloomly.auFollow @bloomly.au on Instagram
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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.
In this episode:
Aus Senate rejects adult use cannabis (0:30)
South Africa Legalises (2:30)
Jamie Rickord bails (4:30)
An eye on Thailand (8:45)
German Police’s pro-cannabis plea (10:00)
Cannabis legality around Australia (13:00)
Hot Tokes (23:00)
What’s Up (25:00)
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Treehouse Distribution is dedicated to providing the highest quality flower that meets and exceeds patient expectations. In this episode we discuss Treehouse Distribution, Delta Tetra, the virtues of quality cannabis and Treehouse’s exciting partnership with Biortica/Green Farmers.
If you’re a regular listener of the show, you might’ve heard Jonathan Jones’ recent appearance and today he has returned and brought along Tim Oates, Tim Dyason, Scott Parry and Hamish Barakat.
This episode is presented by Planted. Use code ‘GIVETOKE10’ at www.planteducation.net.au to save 10% on paid courses.
In this episode:
Introductions (1:00)
Reflecting on Jonathan’s Episode (5:00)
Cannabis Origins (13:00)
What is Treehouse? (31:00)
Partnership with Biortica (40:30)
What is Quality Cannabis (50:00)
Pauls of Wisdom (54:30)
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