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Pete Holmes Says Cannabis Users Ask the Best Questions
I’ve been practicing mindfulness and meditation for just over a year. The recurring lesson is life happens now. It doesn’t start when the next deadline passes or when that thing with the bank works out. It’s not on pause until you can get the laundry done or until the hardware store has those parts back in stock. Life and...
Hollywood Undead Resumes Touring Amid New Grow Op
Nu-metal group Hollywood Undead is back on tour and grateful to put the restrictions of the pandemic behind them. While touring was on hiatus the band was busy crafting their new album Hotel Kalifornia, which debuted August 12. Two of Hollywood Undead’s founding members have also been immersed in another, less musical, venture....
CBD Day 2022: Your Guide to the Best CBD Gear
That’s right, CBD has its own official calendar day. And why shouldn’t it? If National Buffet Day is a thing, it’s only right CBD gets its day in the sun for all of the benefits it has provided consumers over the years. Because of its anti-inflammation, anti-anxiety, muscle recovery, and sleep aid properites, CBD has...
Breaking: Brittney Griner Found Guilty of Drug Charges in Russia; Gets 9 Years
A Russian court Thursday found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of drug possession and smuggling charges. She was sentenced to 9 years in prison. The announcement came Thursday morning, some six months after she was arrested in a Russian airport for possession of less than one gram of cannabis. Griner arrived in Russia February to...
Something Edible with Laurie Wolf: Politely Potent Pizza
This gently infused pizza, which can be made in under 15 minutes, is a tasty way to celebrate spring greens. It’s not a traditional pizza. It has no tomato sauce; rather, it’s light and crisp and screams “fresh.” When lettuce and herbs appear on the scene, they are delicate and tender and when they sit atop a crisp crust, some...
Pre-Rolls Are Taking Off. Here’s How The Industry Is Driving Their Growth
Technology in the cannabis industry has advanced leaps and bounds since medical legalization passed in California back in 1996. New strains, devices, and data have poured into the mainstream cannabis community. Even the oldest and most simple method of consumption has benefited from new technology. Rolled cannabis cigarettes, or...
Ngaio Bealum on Cannabis, Culture, and Comedy
Ngaio Bealum is a legend. The multitalented comedian, writer, host, musician, activist, speaker, juggler, and podcaster was clearly destined for cannabis greatness from a young age. Born during the height of the California counterculture, the plant was a regular presence throughout Ngaio’s childhood. “Growing up in San Francisco,...
Closing the Digital Chasm in the Cannabis Industry
The digital divide is a growing inequity in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities across the United States. This divide was made even more apparent during the pandemic. As schools and colleges went remote, BIPOC communities struggled with access to education, lack of hardware, access to broadband, and educators with...
Cannabis Sales on July 4th Set a New Record
Cannabis sales records continue to be broken at every opportunity, and the latest holiday was no exception. I could certainly smell the aroma of freedom in the air over Independence Day, and that freedom smells a lot like Strawberry Kush. The July 4th weekend offered the latest chance for analysts to pore over sales...
Something Edible with Laurie Wolf: Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
One of the ultimate comfort foods, this cannabis-infused pot pie will hit all the taste and feels buttons. If you don’t eat chicken you can substitute tofu, jackfruit, or even a vegetable like cauliflower or eggplant. Just cook the vegetables first, and change the broth to a vegetable stock. Remember that cannabis can take time...
Fearless Cannabis Predictions for 2022 and Beyond
The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving right before our eyes. New states are legalizing and coming online (Montana, New Mexico, and New York), as are countries like Malta and Mexico. Poll numbers are rising every month showing that people of all walks of life are open to legalization of cannabis and the economic and social...
Tyson 2.0 Launches in Washington State With Exclusive Products
Just like the man himself, Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand is not slowing down. Tyson is contending in many arenas these days, the foremost of which is the cannabis industry. Now, the former heavyweight champ is collaborating with its exclusive partner, Mammoth Labs, to bring Tyson 2.0’s suite of cannabis products to 16...
Laganja Estranja Launches New Trans Clothing Collection for Pride Month
As we lean into Pride season, it’s the perfect time to feature some of the leading cannabis activists, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs in the LGBTQ+ community. Drag Race former contestant and Trans woman Laganja Estranja, who will be dropping her new Trans clothing collection this month, is both cannabis advocate and an entrepreneur in...
The 2022 Emerald Cup a Big Hit in Hollywood
There’s long been a division between NorCal and SoCal, especially when it comes to the cannabis space. While the Emerald Triangle is revered for its sun-grown flower and rich agricultural traditions, Los Angeles has typically skewed more toward indoor hype. For Tim Blake, Founder of the Emerald Cup, it’s time for the communities...
Woody Wins a Willie After Launching Dispensary in Hollywood
What’s your favorite Woody Harrelson performance? He kept audiences on the edge of their seats in Natural Born Killers and Zombieland, he won the hearts of millions on Cheers and True Detective, and now the iconic actor is bringing even more excitement to Hollywood. Last Friday, Harrelson opened the doors on The Woods, his new West...
What Does Social Equity in Cannabis Really Mean?
If I get one more question about the term social equity in cannabis, I’m going to … answer it again, because there’s serious confusion about what social equity means and why the social equity programs being created in states across the country are good for the cannabis industry. Social equity seems like a term that should be...
Mike Tyson Says Cannabis Has Made Him a Better Person
Former undisputed boxing heavyweight champion of the world turned cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Mike Tyson told Cannabis & Tech Today in an exclusive interview that cannabis has undoubtedly had a positive effect on him in his personal life. “You can ask my wife and kids five years ago how I was, and you can ask them...
The Cannabis Connoisseur's Guide to Celebrating Star Wars Day
And May the Fourth be with you! That’s right, the special Star Wars holiday – not the Star Wars Holiday Special – (thankfully) is here once again. And with the recent addition of the Mandalorian canon, we have an excuse to celebrate Star Wars all month long; after all, “This is the May.” What better way to...
Pot Infused Pesto: Laurie Wolf Shares Her Latest 420 Friendly Recipe
Arugula is at its best during the cool fall months. Peppery and with a lovely crunch, a pesto made with this healthy green is full of antioxidants and packed with crazy good flavor. You may think pesto is always made with basil, but since trying this version I am sold on arugula. The spicy arugula is tempered by the mellow rustic...
7 Highly Influential Cannabis Celebrities to Watch in 2022
Celebrities and cannabis go together like Snoop Dogg and weed memes. Who will shake things up in the world of cannabis going into 2022? Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with a few notable personalities over the past year and these are 7 celebs you'll want to keep an eye on. Redman Record Producer, Actor, DJ, legendary MC, and...
Mike Tyson is Heading to Hippie Hill for 4/20
Former heavyweight boxing champion turned entrepreneur Mike Tyson is making the rounds this week to celebrate 4/20 with cannabis enthusiasts across the country. Tyson is promoting his brand, Tyson 2.0, by smoking his way across several states. Hippie Hill He will make his first cameo on 4/20 at Hippie Hill in the Bay Area for...
Unprescribed Filmmaker to Speak at This Year's National Cannabis Fest
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide are all too common in the veteran community. About 11-20 out of every 100 Veterans (or between 11-20%) who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom have PTSD in a given year, according to mentalhealth.va.gov, and suicide is the second-leading cause of...
Mike Tyson's Cannabis Brand is Available in 3 New States
Tyson 2.0, the cannabis brand of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, is continuing its nationwide expansion with its launch of products in three new states. Tyson’s line of edibles, concentrates, and flower are now available at retailers in Delaware, Illinois and Washington D.C. In addition to the markets just...
Basketball Hall of Famer Launches New Line of Cannabis Products
Former NBA player and 2021 Hall of Fame inductee Ben Wallace is launching a new brand of cannabis products. The Detroit Pistons legend is naming the brand Undrafted, a reference to his unique distinction as the first undrafted player in the NBA to reach the Basketball Hall of Fame. Undrafted Undrafted’s line will offer...
5 Funny Women Breathing New Life Into Cannabis Comedy
It’s no joke that women love cannabis. In fact, according to the cannabis data analytics firm Headset, Gen Z women had the fastest growth in legal cannabis year-over-year sales during the pandemic. However, the majority of cannabis consumers still lean heavily male. How much of that is because of the negative stigma still attached...
Cannabis-Infused Cupcakes You'll Love This St. Patrick's Day
While St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday in Ireland, in the U.S. it seems to be more of an excuse for parades, parties, barhopping, and general revelry. And what is a bit of festive debauchery without edibles? While I am no Betty Crocker, I can't resist making my annual Guinness cupcakes with a handy recipe I found on Live...
Mike Tyson Launches Ear-Shaped Edibles as Part of New Line of Cannabis Products
Former boxing heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson has given opponents and media an “earful” in the past, often getting himself into trouble with the law and causing outrageous headlines. Then, in 1997, Tyson got his own earful when he performed one of the most gruesome acts seen in the world of professional sports: biting...
"Academy Awards" of Cannabis Back for Its 18th Year
One of the industry’s most anticipated award shows, the Emerald Cup, is joining the Green Street Festival in Downtown Los Angeles May 13-14, 2022. The 18th annual award show will be judged by some of the most respected names in the industry. Headlining the entertainment are Juicy J & Friends, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Harry...
Today's Changing World Can Help Push the Cannabis Narrative
The past year and a half have been anxiety-inducing for many of us. A recent study found that the prevalence of major depressive disorders grew by 27.6%, and cases of anxiety disorders rose by 25.6% during the pandemic. These statistics speak to the massive effect of a global health crisis on public health and are a reminder that...
Cannabis Courses Join the Roster at Major Universities
If you were entering college and heard about a new industry that had grown 46% since 2019, would you pursue a degree in that field? If so, you’d be one of the thousands of students considering an education in cannabis.