Top 5 Video Interviews from 2023
Throughout 2023, Cannabis Science and Technology recorded various interviews on important topics in the cannabis industry, from live coverage at the Cannabis Science Conferences to innovations in technology and medical cannabis. Here we present our top 5 most-viewed interviews of the year—join us as we revisit the popular topics and insights from 2023 and get ready for more in 2024!
1. Cannabis Science Conference Live: Kim Stuck
Summary: Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.
Link: https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/view/cannabis-science-conference-live-kim-stuck
Honorable Mention
Heating Technology in Cannabis Cultivation: An Interview with Jamie Tuinstra of Modine Manufacturing
Summary: Jamie Tuinstra, product manufacturer at Modine Manufacturing, sits down with Cannabis Science and Technology in an informative interview where he discusses how heat exchanger technology can help support energy efficiency, the equipment his company featured at the Cannabis Science Conference Fall 2023, and challenges heaters need to overcome with cannabis cultivation.
2. Analyzing THC Isomers in Cannabis: An EAS Interview with Brandy Young
Summary: Brandy Young, PhD, an analytical chemist with more than 15 years of experience, entered the cannabis industry in response to a recognized need for laboratory testing, aligning her expertise with the emerging demand in New York's active medical and adult-use cannabis programs. Here, she shares some background information on her talk at the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), which delves into the characterization of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isomers in cannabis products.
3. Empowerment Through Education Part I: An Introduction to the Founders of Cannabis Patients Pacific Northwest
Summary: Join us in this multipart interview series as we go in-depth into the accomplishments and goals of the non-profit, Cannabis Patients Pacific Northwest.
4. Advancements in Therapeutic Psychedelics with Dr. Aimon Kopera
Summary: In this onsite interview, Dr. Aimon Kopera shares her insights on psychedelics in traditional and modern uses, what it’s like being a woman in the psychedelics field, and takeaways from her presentation at Cannabis Science Conference Fall 2023.
5. Dr. Peter Grinspoon on Medical Cannabis Truth and Policies
Summary: In this Deep Dive interview, Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a keynote speaker at the Cannabis Science Conference Fall, shares his views on cannabis policies, insights from his latest book, and what he hopes to see in the future of medical cannabis.
Link: https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/view/dr-peter-grinspoon-on-medical-cannabis-truth-and-policies
Ep 25: Cannabis Quality Differentiation Beyond Cannabinoid Content
February 28th 2025In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge we are joined by Julie Kowalski, a leading mind in analytical chemistry and cannabis testing. Julie has arranged a very compelling symposium for Pittcon entitled Cannabis Aroma: Advances and Challenges in Determining and Commercializing Cannabis Product Quality Attributes. It is taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in room 209. The session features top notch speakers, including several previous guests of this show, and yours truly, discussing the next generation of quality assessment in cannabis.
Ep 24, Part III: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Kahn
December 26th 2024In the final part of this episode, Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn discuss the need for a national entity to centralize cannabis data collection, moving from snapshot data to continuous updates. They emphasize the importance of accurate lab data and adverse event tracking, suggesting QR codes on packaging to report issues. Yasha suggests harsher consequences for result manipulation and suggests collaboration between state departments and federal entities to support underfunded regulators. They also discuss the potential benefits of off-the-shelf testing and the importance of stability testing. Finally, Yasha shares his top three reading recommendations for the audience.
