Good PizzZa Podcast
Good PizzZa Podcast, hosted by JP, explores legacy cannabis culture through unfiltered storytelling and real-life conversations. JP sits down with rappers, growers, and other creative voices, blending humor with insight. Each episode mixes a smoke-session vibe with deep talk, covering personal memories, music, and East Coast living. The show offers a genuine look at cannabis culture from the heart, not the hype.
Episodes
Episode 204: From Freight Trains to Bob Marley's Official Strain | Ben, Humboldt Seed Company
Ben of Humboldt Seed Company rode freight trains for a decade, then built Bob Marley's official cannabis strain from the ground up.Ben co-founded Humboldt Seed Company after spending nearly a decade hopping freight trains across America, funding every mile through cannabis. Now he is building official Bob Marley strains from Lamb's Bread genetics in Nine Mile, Jamaica, documenting hash c
Episode 203: Fake Toad, Real Lessons: Preferred Gardens Founder Dave on the Grind Behind the Brand
Episode 203: Fake Toad, Real Lessons: Preferred Gardens Founder Dave on the Grind Behind the BrandPreferred Gardens' Dave tells the full Fake Toad story, breaks down building a 70-person team, and reveals what's next for the red brand.Dave is the founder and lead cultivator behind Preferred Gardens, a Sacramento-based cannabis brand running three cultivation sites, roughly 70 people acro
Episode 202: CJ Humboldt Breaks Down Every Type of Person Ruining the Cannabis Industry
CJ Humboldt flatlined in Barcelona, grew up homeless in Humboldt County, and still chose authenticity over everything. Here is what it cost him.CJ Humboldt built his name in the legacy cannabis world of Northern California before anyone was handing out licenses. He grew up in Eureka surrounded by four Native American reservations, navigated homelessness as a kid, broke into houses to eat, and was
Episode 201: Anonymous That Dude Got Extradited for Weed, Built a Cannabis Empire, and Came Back
Anonymous That Dude built Head Stash during the founding era of exotic weed. Here is how he got there, and what it cost him.Anonymous That Dude was in the cannabis game before the industry had a name for what he was doing. An upstate New York kid who hit the road at 18 on Grateful Dead and Further Fest tours, learned to source and move exotic work across state lines, and eventually built Head Stas
Episode 200: Ed Rosenthal: 50 Years of Cannabis History From the Man Who Wrote the Book
Ed Rosenthal wrote the grow book that changed everything. Then the feds arrested him. This is the full story.Ed Rosenthal has been in this longer than the modern cannabis industry has existed. He wrote his first grow book in 1973, co-founded High Times, and watched the New York Times review the guide that taught a generation how to grow. Then, in 2002, the federal government arrested him for doing
Episode 199: Elusive Built a Cannabis Empire Before Anyone Knew His Name
Elusive built his California grow operation when there was no competition, no playbook, and no real rules. He survived a fake dispensary, staged police robberies, a seven-figure rebuild that ended with a blown transformer, and a market that has changed completely around him more times than he can count.What he built out the other side is a 200-light boutique operation with 40 proven genetics, plat
Episode 198: The Last Real BHO Guys in California and How They Built It- Errl Hill
Errl Hill built one of California's last craft BHO live resin operations out of Humboldt. Here's what it actually took.Scott and Harry of Errl Hill came up through the legacy market before most people had heard the word legalization. Scott started in Humboldt in 2006, running grow teardowns every 90 days to beat landlord walkthroughs. Harry left Atlanta at 16 and found his footing on Gra
Episode 197: Always Faded on Lil Baby, Trippie Redd, and 10 Years Building in the Cannabis Game
Always Faded built his cannabis brand from Queens street corners to a Lil Baby collab that moved 200 units in one day. Here is how.Always Faded grew up in Woodside, Queens, started selling at 12 years old, and moved to Sacramento in 2012 with a plane ticket and a mission. Ten years later his brand has landed rapper collabs, moved serious volume without gimmick packaging, and survived everything th
Episode 196: Ted’s Budz: From a South Central Prop 215 Shop to Top Flower Brand in California!
Ted Lewis built Ted's Budz into California's top flower brand. He started with no money, no corporate background, and a distribution license he wasn't sure what to do with.Ted Lewis grew up between Omaha, Nebraska and half a dozen cities across California, attended six high schools, and landed at Cal State Northridge on a biology track before a Bay Area roommate showed him what the
Episode 195: Michigan Growers Beat All of California: Growing Pains Wins the Proper Smoke League
Michigan's Growing Pains bred and grew the Banana Taffy, entered it last minute, and beat every California grower in the Proper Smoke League.Tom and Seth of Growing Pains came up through Michigan basements, illegal caregiver traps, and the gray market years before a single license existed in the state. They built a 300-light indoor operation, bred their own genetics, and then flew to Californ
Episode 194: From Costa Rica to Cannabis Club Manager: How Helga Built a Global Training Program
Helga built a global budtender training program in 8 countries. Here's how she got there, and why the culture needs more people like her.Helga is a Costa Rican-born cannabis educator who worked her way from restaurant manager to cannabis club manager in Barcelona before launching Global Budtender Training, a worldwide certification program built in partnership with Oaksterdam University. In u
Episode 193: From Fugitive to Award-Winning Breeder | The Mile High Dave Story 🌿
Some of the best cannabis stories are about redemption.This episode was filmed at Mary Jane Berlin from the incredible Mills Nutrients activation, where JP sat down with Mile High Dave for an honest conversation about one of the wildest journeys in cannabis.Growing up in Southern California, Dave’s passion for the plant led him down a path that eventually put him on the run from law enforcement fo
Episode 192: He Went Broke 3 Times Before Building a Global Cannabis Nutrients Empire. Mike Mills
Mills Nutrients founder Mike built a top-5 global cannabis brand from the streets of Amsterdam. Here is how he actually did it.Mike from Mills Nutrients grew up in the center of Amsterdam, skateboarding behind trams, hustling in the red light district, with a father and grandfather who were bouncers. After Dutch Green Beret service and 5 years in the Foreign Legion, he came home, started growing,
Episode 191: Freddie Bigg Returns! Part 3 🌍 | SF Canna, Planta & the Future of Cannabis
Freddie Bigg built from Bay Area middleman to cultivation partner. Here is what that journey actually cost and what it paid.Freddie Bigg started as a middleman in the pre-legal Bay Area market and made the call at exactly the right time: when recreational Cannabis launched, he partnered with SF Canna in 2019 and Planta in 2023, moving from distributor to cultivator. This is his third appearance on
Episode 190: The Story Behind GUZ 🌿 | B Eazy, Surefire & Elusive Reveal How It All Started
Some strains come and go… GUZ changed the conversation.This week, JP sits down with B Eazy (The Brand), Surefire (the breeder), and Elusive (the grower) for the untold story behind one of the most talked-about genetics in cannabis today.From the original breeding project to the final pheno selection, this episode breaks down exactly how GUZ went from a hunted phenotype to one of the hottest strain
Episode 189: Return of the Alien Part 3 | How Alien Labs Stays on Top While Everyone Else Falls Off
The Alien has landed… again. 👽This week, JP welcomes back Ted from Alien Labs for his third appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast. Every time Ted pulls up, the conversation gets deeper—and this episode is no exception.From Japan to Berlin, we catch up on everything happening in the global cannabis scene and why Alien Labs continues to lead the conversation while so many once-hyped legacy recreatio
Episode 188: From Leafly to High Times: David Downs on Cannabis, Terps & the Future of Weed
This week, JP sits down with David Downs, award-winning cannabis journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in the industry. With bylines at Leafly, High Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone, WIRED, and many more, David has spent years documenting the evolution of cannabis culture, legalization, and genetics. After decades of covering the plant, David has bu
Episode 187: How Umami Seed Co Is Shaping the Future of Cannabis Genetics 🌎🧬 | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP sits down with Harry and Chase from Umami Seed Co, one of the most respected names in modern cannabis breeding.Known for their relentless pursuit of flavor, elite genetics, and innovative breeding projects, Umami has become a global force in cannabis. From legendary pheno hunts to cutting-edge tissue culture programs, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern cannab
Episode 186: Episode 186: Cannabis Before Legalization: Sal from Casa Flor Tells All | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP sits down with Sal from Casa Flor, a Northern California cultivator whose roots in the cannabis game stretch back more than 20 years—long before legalization changed the landscape.Born into a multigenerational growing family, Sal has spent decades preserving the culture, genetics, and traditions that helped build California cannabis. From underground gardens before Prop 215 to becomi
Episode 185: The Rise of Zooted Inc. 🌿 Staten Island’s Cannabis Movement | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP sits down with Sal from Zooted Inc., one of the driving forces behind the new generation of cannabis brands putting Staten Island on the map.Alongside a tight-knit group of cultivators, breeders, and entrepreneurs, Sal and the Staten Island crew have been making serious noise throughout New York’s cannabis community. Known for their unique flavors, dedication to pheno hunting, and co
Episode 164: He Was There When Nas Recorded Illmatic… And Ran NYC’s Weed Game | Old Man Dave
This week, JP sits down with Old Man Dave, one of the true OGs of New York City cannabis culture.Now in his 80s, Dave has lived a life most people only hear about in stories. From moving weight during the golden era of NYC cannabis to navigating the ups and downs that came with it, Dave has seen it all.Through multiple chapters of life, relationships, business ventures, and run-ins with the law, D
Episode 183: Dr. Dre, Weed & Toad Venom?! The Wild Green Dragon Story 🌿🐸 | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP sits down with Glen from Green Dragon, a true pioneer whose journey runs deep through both the music industry and cannabis culture.Before building a cannabis powerhouse, Glen was producing records like “Love of My Life” by Erykah Badu and “Dance Tonight” by Lucy Pearl — eventually finding himself tapped in with names like Dr. Dre and Raphael Saadiq during his time in LA.From there, t
Episode 182: They Accidentally Ended Up in Humboldt… and Changed Cannabis Forever- Humboldt Seed Co
Episode 182 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Nat and Benjamin from Humboldt Seed Company — one of the most respected cannabis seed companies in the world.But before Humboldt Seed Co. became a global name in cannabis genetics… both of these guys were just figuring life out.Benjamin actually wound up in California almost by accident after spending nearly 10 years riding trains across Ame
Episode 181: Ricky from Finest Farms Talks Raids, W**d & Building a Brand
Ricky from Finest Farms pulls up to the Good PizzZa Podcast to break down his journey from growing up in Los Angeles with nothing… to becoming one of the respected growers in California cannabis.What started with one plant as a young kid quickly turned into garage grows, warehouses, raids, cops, and everything that came with the old-school grow game.Now Finest Farms is known for putting out seriou
Episode 181: Hip-Hop, Canna*** & Sopranos Talk with Conway the Machine
While out in NYC for the 420 weekend, Conway pulled up to chop it up with us at Torches in Times Square — an old-school cigar lounge turned legendary New York dispensary and speakeasy-style smoke spot. Big up Torches for the hospitality and the great vibes all weekend!This wasn’t your typical rap interview.We got into Conway’s personal journey with cannabis, the strains he came up smoking, and how
Episode 179: Cannabis Brothers – OG Roots, LA History & Taking Cannabis Worldwide
Episode 179 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with real cannabis OGs — Terrance aka Payaso Grow and his brother Phillip.These two come from a different era.Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70s and 80s, they lived through one of the wildest times in the city’s history — gang violence at an all-time high, the crack era hitting the streets, and survival being part of everyday life.Their come-up
Episode 178: N.Y.Ceeds – From Brooklyn to Breeding | Seeds, Selection & Real Genetics
Episode 178 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we tap in with Ceasar from N.Y.Ceeds — a Brooklyn native who took his passion for cannabis and turned it into a real lane in breeding and seed selection.Ceasar grew up in New York’s cannabis scene, but like a lot of people looking to level up, he made the move out to Colorado to really sharpen his skills.That’s where everything changed.Out there, he learned
Episode 177: Hard Work, Dedication & Love for the Plant – The Hightower Story
In Episode 177 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Hightower & Mrs. Greenthumb — a real cannabis power couple building everything from the ground up.From meeting in college in Georgia to making the move out to Grass Valley, California, their journey has been anything but easy. Early on, they found themselves living next to a cult (yeah… real story), that was a good one! They stayed lo
Episode 176: LMC – Branding, Hype & The Truth About the Cannabis Industry
Episode 176 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Luc / LMC — entrepreneur, content creator, and the mind behind High Design.Luc is known for breaking down the real side of business — from branding and marketing to economics and strategy. Through High Design, he’s been documenting the stories of cannabis legends, entrepreneurs and showing how real brands are built from the ground up.In this
Episode 175: B Gunz – From Queens to Cali | Rap, Podcasts & The Green Rush Nation
Episode 175 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we tap in with B Gunz — rapper, content creator, and host of the Green Rush Nation podcast.B grew up between Flushing, Queens and Long Island, New York, where his love for music started early. He’s been grinding in the rap game for years, but everything changed when he made the move out to California.Once he got out west, he saw the opportunity, felt the ene
Episode 174: Rico 2 Smoove – Survival, Fatherhood & Changing His Life
This one hits different.Episode 174 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Rico 2 Smoove, a Sacramento artist whose life story is built on struggle, survival, and ultimately finding purpose.Rico grew up fast — no father around, his older brother incarcerated, and his mother battling addiction. Moving from house to house throughout Sacramento, he found himself pulled into the streets and gang
Episode 173: Chad Lee (Waterboyz) – The Toad Venom / Frog Poison Saga Continues…
Episode 173 of the Good PizzZa Podcast dives straight into one of the most talked-about strains in the cannabis world right now — Toad Venom, also known as Frog Poison.Our guest Chad Lee of the Waterboyz pulls up to break down the wild story behind the strain that has become one of the most hyped and highest-priced pounds in the game today.Bred by Ronin Seeds and originally hunted by Green Dragon,
Episode 172: Trap Jesus Returns: The Keeper of Bubba Kush & Old-School Gas
Trap Jesus is back for round two.It’s been about two years since his first appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast, and a lot has happened in the world of genetics. Let me be the first to tell you, Gas is alive and well!Trap Jesus has built a reputation as one of the true keepers of classic West Coast strains — an OG in the game keeping the OG alive and well. We’re talking Original Kush, Bubba Kush,
Episode 171: Ray Bama – The Candy Movement That Changed the Game Forever!
Episode 171 we sit down with Ray Bama, one of the key names behind the legendary R___tz movement — along with Yung LB — and a founding force behind The Fire Society.Let’s clear it up properly.R___tz wasn’t just another strain drop. It became the candy of all candy strains. It shifted flavor profiles. It shifted branding. It shifted what people expected from selling exotic flower.Supposedly, the g
Episode 169: Bully Wiz (Backpack Boyz) – From Pittsburgh CA to Global Cannabis Culture
In Episode 169 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Bully Wiz, one of the key figures behind the worldwide movement known as Backpack Boyz.Bully Wiz grew up in Pittsburg, California — the same city where Juan Quesada founded Backpack Boyz. Before cannabis, Bully was already active in the streets and in music — a local hustler with rapper energy, eventually becoming a host for one of Califo
Episode 170: From College Trimmer to Head of Cultivation – Chris Morsette’s Rise
Episode 170 we tap in with Chris Morsette, Redding, California native and founder of Shasta Flower & Hash Co, plus the man behind the movement Sunday Green.Chris didn’t come into cannabis with a title. He started trimming just to make money through college. That’s it. No plan to be a big grow boss. Just work.From there he stepped into Ember Valley as a trimmer… and climbed the ladder the hard
Episode 168: Content, Culture, and Cannabis – Inside Dope As Yola’s World
In Episode 168 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with none other than the internet legend himself — Thomas Araujo, aka Dope As Yola.From dominating the YouTube space to building his own cannabis empire with Push Trees and Proper Papers, Yola’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, branding, and straight-up authenticity. We talk about everything: viral story times, content bans, product lau
Episode 167: Nam & Mikey | The High Supply Show | Leveling Up B2B Cannabis Ops
Nam & Mikey from The High Supply Show pull up to talk all things cannabis, events, and scaling with strategy. If you’ve been to The Network Show, you know the vibes—but this one’s for the manufacturers, service providers, and hustlers behind the scenes.We chop it up about:🔥 Building a show just for brands and vendors🔥 How to streamline your operation with the right partners🔥 Mikey’s 20+ years
Episode 166: Dagga DNA & Mo from Cannakan – From Slovenia to Sacramento
On this special international edition of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we chop it up with two global cannabis soldiers: Dagga DNA from Slovenia and Mo from Cannakan out of Austria. These two made the journey to the States to soak in MJBizCon Vegas, hit LA, and land in Sacramento for a sit-down at Good PizzZa HQ before the year wrapped.Dagga walks us through his early days growing up in Slovenia, how ca
Flowhub — Powering Dispensaries, Hydrating the Culture
🎙️ On this 6th ep of our Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, we caught up with Royce and Val from Flowhub — the cannabis tech company that’s streamlining dispensary operations nationwide.Flowhub wasn’t just on the scene, they were in the mix heavy — sponsoring the Good PizzZa Podcast Room all weekend long and even pulling up with their own product drop: Bong Water 💦 (yeah, you read that right). They def
Tony Verzura – Blue River Terps, Solventless Craft & Next-Level Cannabis Innovation
🎙️ Terp Basel Miami 2025 – Episode 5: Tony Verzura (Blue River Terps)For Episode 5 of the Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP sits down with Tony Verzura, founder of Blue River Terps — one of the most respected names in solventless hash and terpene preservation.Blue River Terps has built its reputation on doing things the right way: fresh frozen material, ice water extraction, real craftsmanship, and
Episode 165: Jamie aka Dr. Dabber – From Poker Tables to the Top of the Dab Game
For Episode 165, JP taps in with Jamie — better known as Dr. Dabber — the founder behind one of the most respected and recognizable names in concentrate culture.Jamie grew up in South Florida and took a very different path than most. After dropping out of college to pursue a professional poker career, he followed the game overseas and moved to Greece, where he played full-time and sharpened his in
Loganberry – From Fashion to Flavor, Building a Cannabis Lifestyle | Good PizzZa Podcast
For Episode 4 of the Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP taps in with Loganberry, a brand built at the intersection of fashion, flavor, and real cannabis culture.Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Loganberry started as a clothing brand before naturally evolving into a high-end underground cannabis brand. He was always known around his city for having the fire, so turning that reputation into a bra
Episode 164: Doja Pak & Duke of Erb – Genetics, Vertical Power & Building Brands the Right Way | Good PizzZa Podcast
For Episode 164, JP sits down with Doja Pak and Rusty, the Duke of Erb for a deep, no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to build a cannabis brand that lasts.This episode dives straight into the importance of genetic IP — why owning your genetics matters, how it protects your brand, and why that foundation is becoming non-negotiable in today’s cannabis industry. We talk about the pow
Episode 163: Ali of Sunset Connect – San Francisco Grows, Self-Funded Hustle & The Fulton 5er
Ali of Sunset Connect – San Francisco Grows, Self-Funded Hustle & The Fulton 5er JP sits down with Ali, founder of Sunset Connect, a Bay Area cannabis brand known for its Fulton 5er pre-rolls and commitment to quality flower.Ali’s journey in cannabis started in San Francisco, where he spent years growing and learning the plant hands-on. Those early cultivation days shaped how he approaches eve
Big Zmoke – From Brooklyn to Miami, Reviews, Memes & Calling Out the BS | Good PizzZa Podcast
For Episode 2 of the Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP links up with Big Zmoke — a Brooklyn native turned Miami resident who’s shaking up the cannabis scene one review and one meme at a time.After relocating to Miami in 2017, Big Zmoke kept running into the same problem: mid packs, fake hype, and fraudulent tree being passed off as fire. Instead of complaining, he did something about it. He launche
The Terp Basel Crew – Building Miami’s Wildest Cannabis Culture Event | Good PizzZa Podcast
For Episode 1 of our Terp Basel Miami 2025 series, JP taps in with the founding crew behind Terp Basel — Brian, Matt, and Steve — the minds who brought one of the most culture-forward cannabis events to life.Now four years deep, Terp Basel has grown into a full-blown immersive experience, blending cannabis, fashion, music, art, and skate culture into one unforgettable weekend. The crew throws the
Episode 162: Sean Ryan – Murphy’s Ridge, Legacy Roots & the Power of Never Folding
🎙️ Episode 162 – Sean Ryan of Murphy’s RidgeThis week, JP sits down with Sean Ryan, the man behind Murphy’s Ridge, and one of the most respected legacy figures to come out of Northern California cannabis.Sean was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fremont, CA, growing up in a family where hustle was part of everyday life. His parents sold weed, his brothers moved whatever they could, and Sean learn
Episode 161: Back in the Garden with Poetry of Plants (Pt. 2)
We had to run it back!JP sits back down with Nelson Leslie of Poetry of Plants for a Part 2 conversation, because there was still plenty more to dig into. Since our first episode, Nelson stepped into a new role as CEO of a New Jersey cultivation operation, opening a fresh chapter in his journey and expanding his footprint on the East Coast.In this episode, we talk about what that move looks like i
Episode 160: Buddy’s Bodega: Delivering Heat, Culture, and Consistency in NYC
This week, JP taps in with Buddy’s Bodega — one of the most respected, influential, and culture-setting cannabis delivery brands in New York City. In a city where the market has always been fast, loud, and unpredictable, Buddy’s stood out by doing the opposite: staying consistent, staying reliable, and keeping nothing but high-quality product in rotation. They didn’t just deliver — they set a new
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Episode 159: Ball Family Farms CEO Chris Ball — From South Central to Social Equity Success
Chris Ball is a real one — born in South Central LA, athlete, hustler, legacy operator, and now the founder and CEO of Ball Family Farms, one of the most respected cannabis brands in California.Before the licenses and the spotlight, Chris was deep in the traditional market. A federal sting — Operation Sudden Fall — caught him up, and he sat down for a few months while fighting his case. Instead of
Episode 158: Grasshoppa – Rolling Royalty, Luxe Innovation & The Woman Redefining Cannabis Culture
This week, JP sits down with Grasshoppa — one of the world’s top rollers, a true innovator in cannabis lifestyle, and the creative force behind Luxe Rolls, Luxe Roll Bar, and Roll University.If you’ve seen her work, you already know:this isn’t rolling… this is art.Grasshoppa built a luxury lane inside a culture that rarely sees this level of craftsmanship. She’s a premier pre-roll manufacturer, de
Episode 157: The Dallas Growers Club Journey – Phenos, Travel, Hustle & Heart | Good PizzZa Podcast
Episode 157 – Dallas Growers ClubThis week, JP sits down with Joe from Dallas Growers Club — and no, it ain’t Texas… he reps Dallas, Oregon, and he’s carving out his lane one fire cut at a time.Joe’s path is anything but typical. He grew up between the Bay Area and Taipei, Taiwan, giving him a global perspective most growers never get. He speaks fluent Mandarin and learned early business game watc
Episode 156: Nelson Lindsley – Rock Roots, Legacy Strains & Poetry of Plants | Good PizzZa Podcast
🎙 Episode 156 Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of PlantsThis week, JP sits down with Nelson Lindsley, founder of Poetry of Plants — a cultivator, innovator, and lifelong creator whose journey bridges two worlds: music and cannabis.Before stepping into the cultivation spotlight, Nelson lived the rock-and-roll dream. He was signed to Geffen Records during the same era as Snoop Dogg and hosted legendary jam
Episode 155: Bugbee & Gold Standard Hustle Music, Robbery and the Viral Clip That Changed Everything
🎙 Episode 155 – Bugbee of Gold Standard Cannabis Co.This week, JP taps in with Bugbee — Sacramento native, rapper, grower, and owner of Gold Standard Cannabis Co. out of Grass Valley, CA. From the booth to the grow, Bugbee’s been locked into both worlds since high school. He told his parents early that he wanted to rap and grow — and they told him to come home and do it. Years later, he’s done exa
Episode 154: Max “Pain” Griffin – Fight Game, Mindset & Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast
🎙️ Episode 154 – Max “Pain” GriffinTitle: Max “Pain” Griffin – Fight Game, Mindset & Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast Ep.154This week, JP sits down with Max “Pain” Griffin — a true warrior in the octagon and a voice for craft culture beyond the ring. Max competes in the welterweight division of the UFC, training out of Sacramento and holding a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses
Episode 153: Nikka T: Solventless Pioneer, Hash Master & DJ
This week, JP sits down with one of cannabis’s true innovators — Nikka T (a.k.a. Nick Tanem), the “Hashishin.” From Northern California origins to global influence, his journey spans craft, education, music, and legacy.Nikka T built his reputation on creating ultra-refined solventless hash, travelling to Amsterdam and learning direct from hash-making legends before bringing that knowledge back sta
Episode 152: The Kolektor x Sensei Cult: NY’s Legacy to Legal | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP taps in with two real ones from New York — The Kolektor from the Bronx and Sensei Cult from Yonkers — co-hosts of the I Smoke New York Podcast and newly licensed cultivators who’ve gone from legacy to legal.Both came up in the traditional market, learning the plant the hard way before stepping into New York’s regulated scene. Sensei Cult, a jujutsu sensei with over 20 years on the ma
Episode 151: Building Brands from NY to CA – Gotti and Blueprint Talk The Next Chapter | Good PizzZa
JP links back up with two power players in the game — Gino, the mind behind The Gotti Brand, and Jordan from Blueprint Cannabis — for a round-two sit-down to catch up on what’s new from coast to coast.Gino is gearing up to drop The Gotti Brand in New York while still keeping his West Coast operations moving, proving that real legacy can thrive on both ends of the map. Jordan, fresh off consulting
Episode 150: From Closet Grows to Harvest Moon Farms: Matt’s Cannabis Journey
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Episode 149: Exotics 710: Jack’s Journey from Prop 215 to Worldwide Plays | Good PizzZa Podcast
🎙️ Episode 149 – Jack with Exotics 710This week, JP sits down with Jack, the young boss behind Exotics 710, for a raw look at his path from the streets of SoCal to the global cannabis stage.Jack jumped into the game early — hustling and smoking by 16. By the Prop 215 era, he was already making real money at the legendary SoCal seshes, running full-time in the trap and moving through LA circles tha
Episode 148 – SensiMia – Humboldt Cannabis, Redwood Roots & The Fight for Legacy Farmers
This week, JP sits down with SensiMia, a second-generation cannabis farmer born and raised in Humboldt County. For Mia, cannabis was never taboo — it was everyday life, woven into family and community. That upbringing shaped her path and her passion for carrying the culture forward.Today, Mia is part of Redwood Roots Distribution, a company dedicated to representing and uplifting legacy farmers fr
Episode 147: Kristian of Kounter Kulture – Upstate NY, DMX & Growing California Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast
This week, JP sits down with Kristian, the East Coast-bred cultivator and founder of Kounter Kulture. Born in New York and raised upstate, Kristian’s cannabis path started in high school and led to some wild connections — including a summer job on the lake where he befriended DMX at just 19.Like many in the culture, Kristian’s journey took him west during the Prop 215 era, growing in Lake Tahoe wh
Episode 145 – The Nomad Cook Rolls Through Cannabis Fine Dining On Wheels
Episode 145 – Travis “The Nomad Cook” PetersenThis episode, JP cooks up a special session with Canada’s original culinary cannabis mover — Travis Petersen, aka The Nomad Cook. A Vancouver native and MasterChef Canada alum, Travis flipped his kitchen game into a rolling infused fine-dining experience, serving epic pop-up dinners and cannabis workshops from coast to coast. He’s hosted thousands via
Episode 144 – Green Gold Returns – Strains, Struggles & Survival in California Cannabis
Green Gold Returns – Strains, Struggles & Survival in California CannabisJP sits back down with Green Gold for his round 2 appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast. In our first convo, he broke down his journey and the grind of building a name in the California market. This time, we dig into the current state of the game — the challenges, the gratitude of still standing, and the mindset it takes
Episode 143 – Barney’s Farm Drops in the USA - Derry from Barney’s Farm
This week, JP pulls up with Derry Brett, originally from Ireland, whose early fascination with cannabis led him on a globe-trotting mission to collect landrace genetics—from the Himalayas to South America. These travels became the foundation of Barney’s Farm, which emerged from Amsterdam’s café culture into a global seed phenomenon, dropping classics like G13 Haze, Tangerine Dream, and Critical Ku
Episode 142: Brad from Raw Genetics–Breeding Flavor, Building the Future
Episode 142: Brad from Raw Genetics – Breeding Flavor, Building the Futurefeat. Brad, Founder of Raw Genetics This week, JP sits down with Brad, the mind behind Raw Genetics, a California-based breeder creating some of the most talked-about strains in the game. Brad’s approach is simple but powerful—hunt for unique terp profiles, lock in stable genetics, and always aim for flower that smokes as go
Episode 141: Marc from Kalya: The Rosin Don of Northern California
This week, JP links up with one of the most respected names in solventless hash — Marc Hammond, co-founder of the award-winning Kalya Extracts. Raised in Santa Rosa, California, Marc’s path into the cannabis world was seeded early, growing up alongside Ken Estes’ sons — yes, that Ken Estes, creator of the legendary Granddaddy Purple (GDP). His first real experience with high-quality cannabis? A di
Episode 140 – Broken Promises x Smoken Promises: From Streetwear to Cannabis Culture
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Episode 139: Space Gems – Solventless Magic with Wendy Baker
Episode 139: “Space Gems – Solventless Magic with Wendy Baker”Wendy Baker, founder of Space Gems, joins JP to share the story behind one of California’s most iconic solventless edible brands. From a late-night Phish concert epiphany to crafting award-winning, vegan, ice water hash gummies, Wendy built Space Gems on pure passion for the plant.We dive into: • How Space Gems became a Humboldt l
Episode 138: Sacramento Soul — feat. Beto 916
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Episode 137: For the Culture. From the Culture. Feat Shea Ryan - Network Show Founder
🎙️ Episode 138: For the Culture. From the Culture.feat. Shea Ryan – Network Show FounderWhat’s Good Famiglia?! This week, JP locks in with Shea Ryan, a true SoCal staple out of Orange County who’s been immersed in the cannabis game since the early OG Kush wave. Shea shares his personal journey from the legacy days to launching one of the industry’s most respected licensed networking events — The N
Episode 136: Jake from No Till Kings – Organic Fire, Living Soil & Staying True to the Craft
🎙️ Episode 136: Jake from No Till Kings – Organic Fire, Living Soil & Staying True to the Craft This week, JP sits down with Jake — co-founder of the legendary West Coast brand No Till Kings — for a real-deal convo about what it takes to stay rooted in quality while navigating a fast-changing cannabis industry.No Till Kings has been holding it down in Long Beach since day one — building a nam
Episode 135: Marijuantauk - Z Honda, Lighthouse Lemons & NY’s Underground Greenprint
Episode 135: Marijuantauk - Z Honda, Lighthouse Lemons & NY’s Underground GreenprintWhat’s Good Famiglia?! Catch us in NJ at the Cookies store in Harrison 6/28 from 12-4pm! This is our first drop in the Jersey Rec Market!!! Pull up and grab a slice!! This week, JP links up with one of Long Island’s finest. From BMX trails to blazing trails in New York’s hidden cannabis scene, the homie reps Lo
Episode 134: Rob with Ember Valley
Episode 134: Ember ValleyWhat’s Good Famiglia?! Happy Father’s Day to all the poppas out there holdin it down! Happy Plug day to all the Plugs out there handling their biz! Make sure you get your favorite plug a little something nice! Do the right thing cugine! This week we have the homie Rob from Ember Valley in the house. Rob’s been in the game a long time. He got his start down in San Diego, sm
Episode 133: Ngaio
Episode 133: NgaioWhat’s Good Famiglia?! Gemini season is in full effect! Plug day is next Monday, do the right thing! This week we have a funny guy in the house… Funny how??? He’s a f&$@in comedian this f$&@in guy!!! Ngaio is an OG comedian from San Francisco and he’s rocked with some of the greats over the years. He’s also an activist for the plant and has been pushing that line for many
Episode 132: Mikey Mendo with Woodwide
Episode 132: Mikey Mendo Wood WideWhat’s Good Famiglia?! How we doin out there?! This week with have Mendocino County’s Mikey Mendo of Wood Wide. We had a great conversation about Mikey’s come up in Mendocino. Mikey came through with some serious heat! I was very impressed by the variety of flavors he brought through and the quality to back it up! We talked about growing up in Mendo, the state of
Episode 131: Aj and Thomas -Calibis
Episode 131: CalibisWhat’s Good Famiglia?! How we doin out there?! Gemini season is in full effect and National Plug Day is right around the corner! Happy Memorial Day weekend and salute to all the soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! This week we have 2 special guests from Calibis, the homie AJ and Tomas came through the walk through their journey. Their story starts out on
Episode 130: In the Heights with Baked Bodega
Episode 130: Baked BodegaWhat’s really Good Famiglia?! I’m writing this fresh off Hashhole Island and I think I’m still stoned… lol… Good times, good vibes, and Good PizzZa! Shout out to everyone that came by the booth and supported us. Much love Homies! Also, shout out to MJ for rolling us a fat Sicilian Slice Doink! That thing was a beast! This week, we have a very special guest, none other than
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