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Good PizzZa Podcast – Hosted by JP

Peace, love, and loud vibes. The Good PizzZa Podcast is where legacy cannabis culture meets real-life storytelling — served up unfiltered, funny, and full of flavor.

Join JP, your favorite Cannabis Cugine from the NJ/NYC streets, as he kicks back with OGs, creatives, hustlers, healers, and hip-hop legends. From rolling up to leveling up, every episode is a smoke session meets soul session — full of laughs, insight, and game.

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#197
Tuesday · 1 hr 49 min
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 the market has thrown at operators who refused to cut corners. This conversation goes deep into the Always Faded story: from running the Humboldt dep era with his New York crew, known throughout the county as the paper boys who showed up 10 deep and bought everything, to getting Connected Cannabis black bags in Sacramento during the Gelato 41 and Biscotti golden era, to pivoting south to LA and going back to ounce routes to rebuild from the ground up. JP and Always Faded also break down the Lil Baby Babyland collab from the first phone call to 200 units gone in a single day, reveal the Trippie Redd collab in the works for 2026, debate whether Toad Venom displaces candy as the next dominant market wave, and call out gimmick packaging as one of the biggest problems in the game right now. This is the Good PizzZa Podcast doing what it does: real access to operators who built something, told in their own words, with nothing cleaned up for a mainstream audience. Chapters below. Connect with Always Faded: Instagram: @alwaysfaded Follow Good PizzZa: Website: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ | @goodpizzzapodcast Spotify: goodpizzza.com Apple Podcasts: goodpizzza.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Always Faded Cannabis Brand Intro 04:08 Old School New York Street Culture vs the Instagram Era 06:00 Queens Upbringing and Puerto Rican Family Roots 07:48 Selling Weed at 12 in Queens 09:47 Spofford, Rikers, and Staying Slick 14:33 The Decision to Leave New York for California 17:44 Landing in Sacramento and Running Humboldt Dep Farms 28:07 California Cannabis Regional History: SF Exotics, LA OGs, Humboldt 30:44 Meeting Doja Pak and the Connected Cannabis Black Bag Era 46:26 New York Market Explodes: The Za Era and Brand Scaling 51:05 The Always Faded Name Origin and Brand Founding 2014 to 2015 59:07 The Lil Baby Babyland Collab: 200 Units Gone in One Day 1:08:51 Trippie Redd Collab 2026 Announcement and Candy Drop Strategy 1:12:00 Toad Venom: Best Batches, Trusted Camps, and Who to Watch 1:19:44 Five-Year Vision: Clothing Line and Raising the Bar 1:22:01 Why Gimmick Packaging Is the Biggest Problem in Cannabis Right Now 1:23:56 Top 3 Strains: Sour Diesel, Biscotti Era, and Toad Venom 1:36:27 Dream Cypher: Big Pun and Jeff Bezos 1:43:47 Advice for the Youth: Do Good Business, Keep Your Face Clean 1:45:23 The Hardest Thing He Ever Overcame 1:46:36 Advice to His Younger Self: Trust Less, Wall Up 1:48:22 Where to Find Always Faded and What Is Coming Next LINKS Connect with the guest: Instagram: @alwaysfaded Spotify: Good PizzZa Podcast | Apple Podcasts: Good PizzZa Podcast Follow Good PizzZa: goodpizzza.com | Instagram @goodpizzza and @goodpizzzapodcast #goodpizzza #alwaysfaded #podcast Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Faded! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @dr.dabber @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @OCBofficial @grovebags Please help our brother Jade with Buck Mountain fight his battle against cancer! Anything helps. Much love! https://gofund.me/e27f086a1 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#196
August 18 · 1 hr 17 min
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 game actually looked like. He opened a Prop 215 dispensary in South Central, lost around $60,000 learning the hard way, slept on a futon in the back to hold it down, got broken into twice, and never stopped. What came after is the real story. Ted pivoted to growing in a Victorville rental house with 15 lights and his cousin Trey, chased genetics obsessively through online seed communities, connected with Dubz Garden and Backpackboyz, and handed Juan a Cookie sample through a car window that changed everything, and eventually landed a California distribution license with zero corporate experience and one mandate: only sell what you would smoke yourself. He did his own driving. Thursday routes from LA to San Diego, 4am runs north to the Bay, a MacBook in hand for manifest corrections at every shop. That footwork built the budtender relationships that still hold Ted's Budz up today. On this episode, Ted breaks down how he built a cannabis distribution company from nothing: the three-way collab with Dubz and the Goonies that produced the Horchata and Oreoz jars in 2020, how meeting Doja Pak through Hi Tek changed the direction of the brand, the QC process behind every drop, the marketing philosophy that nobody in the industry predicted would work, and why putting his grandfather's name on the bag means he cannot afford to put out anything subpar. He also gets into his music, his plans for retail and a members-only concept, and exactly what he thinks is wrong with the industry right now. This is what Good PizzZa Podcast is built for: the full story, told by the person who lived it. Chapters below. Connect with Ted Lewis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedsbudzco_Websites: https://tedsbudzgoods.com/https://tedsfest.com/Follow Good PizzZa: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPizzzaInstagram: @_goodpizzza_ | @goodpizzzapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HHXF0ijATYi8eHIq0rDToApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pizzza-podcast/id1622059263 CHAPTERS 00:00 Ted Lewis and Ted's Budz: Intro and Zalympix Sellout Story 04:05 Growing Up in Omaha: Segregation, Mids Culture, and Nebraska Pride 05:50 Six High Schools and a Nomadic Childhood Between Nebraska and LA 11:18 Cal State Northridge, the Bay Area Roommate, and the Turn 20:10 Opening a Prop 215 Shop in South Central as Husker Boy Associates 25:35 Grow House Life: Victorville, 15 Lights, and Cousin Trey 30:37 Genetics Obsession: Thug Pug, Peanut Butter Breath, Backpackboyz, and the Cookie Wreck Handoff 36:39 Going Legal: Applying for Cultivation and Distribution Licenses 43:00 The Three-Way Collab: Dubs, the Goonies, Horchata, and Oreoz 47:45 Ted Was the Driver: Thursday Routes, 4AM NorCal Runs, and MacBook Manifests 59:09 Ted's Budz Today: 15 Strains a Week, QC Process, and a Team of 18 01:05:44 Marketing, Music, Acting, and the DMX Energy Behind the Brand Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Ted! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @dr.dabber @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @OCBofficial @grovebags Please help our brother Jade with Buck Mountain fight his battle against cancer! Anything helps. Much love! https://gofund.me/e27f086a1 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#195
August 11 · 1 hr 45 min
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 California and won. This is the full story. In this episode, JP sits down with the Proper Smoke League champions to unpack what it actually took to get here. They break down why the Banana Taffy nearly did not get entered, how harvest timing and their in-house dueling process shaped a Michigan craft cannabis operation that now competes with the best growers in the country, and what separates a craft cultivator from a production farmer in the current market. If you have ever wondered how Michigan cannabis growers stack up against California, you will have your answer by the end of the first hour. Tom tells the real GMO origin story on record for the first time: three Chem Cookies seeds popped by his buddy Billy in a Michigan basement, the corn-stalk structure that gave it the name, and why Ann Arbor dispensaries refused to sell anything called GMO and renamed it Garlic Cookies. They also get into the Motorbreath 15 history, the genetics game-changer moment that shifted Seth's entire growing approach, and what the cannabis industry loses when people consume the product wrong. This episode covers the craft, the business, and the culture that built Growing Pains from the ground up. Good PizzZa documents real cannabis culture, the growers, the breeders, the legacy operators, and the stories that do not get told anywhere else. Growing Pains is exactly what this show exists for. Chapters below. Connect with Growing Pains: Website: growingpainsofficial.com Instagram: @growingpainsofficial Follow Good PizzZa: YouTube: youtube.com/@GoodPizzza Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ | @goodpizzzapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HHXF0ijATYi8eHIq0rDToApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pizzza-podcast/id1622059263#GrowingPains #ProperSmokeLeague #MichiganCraft CHAPTERS 00:00 Growing Pains Michigan: Proper Smoke League Champions 01:48 LANTZ Rosin Pen and First Impressions of the Grow 05:15 Building a Cannabis Team: Empowering People to Own Their Role 08:12 Tom's Origin Story: Ohio, Skateboarding, and Action Sports Sales 12:45 Learning to Grow Illegally: Michigan Basements and the Code of Silence 17:45 The Decision That Built Growing Pains: Doubling Down on Cannabis 21:50 Work Ethic, Delayed Gratification, and Turning Down $10 Million 34:03 Seth's Origin Story: Tennis Instructor to Michigan Cannabis Grower 39:44 First Warehouse, City Politics, and Linking Up with Tom 47:00 Connecting with California: Zalympix Michigan and the Genetics Shift 50:44 Harvest Timing, the Flush Debate, and Growing at 300 Lights 55:10 How Long Does Great Weed Last: Strain Longevity and Preservation 56:28 The Real GMO Origin Story: Michigan Basement, Three Seeds, Two Names 01:01:15 Motorbreath 15 Michigan History and Legacy Genetics 01:02:48 Terpene Profiles, Regional Taste, and Joe's Genetics Library 01:10:00 White Ash, Water Activity, and What Actually Measures Quality 01:17:15 Sacramento, North Jersey, and Growing Pains Reacts to NorCal 01:20:45 Top 3 Strains of All Time: Old School, Desert Island, and New 01:26:43 Cannabis Industry Pet Peeves: Pay Your Bills and Mean What You Say 01:29:05 Mary Jane Berlin, International Markets, and the Hash Conversation 01:34:08 Resurrect One Person from the Industry: A Question from the Last Guest 01:41:00 Cannabis Education, Pheno Hunt Parties, and Why Community Matters 01:42:32 Final Life Lessons and Where to Find Growing Pains LINKS Connect with the guest: Website: growingpainsofficial.com Instagram: @growingpainsofficial Retail: Refinery, Detroit / Kalamazoo / New Buffalo, Michigan Partners: King of Buds, Bloomery, Vibe, Herb, Cake House, Da Cut, Bo's, Jars, Puff Bodega Spotify: Good PizzZa Podcast | Apple Podcasts: Good PizzZa Podcast Follow Good PizzZa: goodpizzza.com | Instagram @goodpizzza and @goodpizzzapodcast #GrowingPains #ProperSmokeLeague #MichiganCraft Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Tom and Seth from Growing Pain! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @OCB @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#194
August 11 · 53 min
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 under a year she has trained over 100 budtenders across more than 8 countries, and the world tour is not close to finished. In this episode, recorded live at Mary Jane Berlin 2026, Helga and JP go deep on the gap between what the top of the cannabis industry knows and what actually reaches the person standing behind the counter. They break down the THC percentage myth and how lab manipulation pushes quality cultivars out of production. They talk through what day one for a new budtender should actually look like, why tasting the product is non-negotiable, and why a budtender is part psychologist, part pharmacist, and part friend all at once. Helga also tells the full story of how a stranger in a wheelchair at Spannabis handed her a cannabis university scholarship that changed everything. JP brings the legacy side: the original Cheese strain and why more people should be asking for it back, the history of piff and New York haze culture before Sour Diesel and Cookies took over the Northeast, and why passion for the plant is the only thing that keeps operators standing when the business gets hard. Good PizzZa is built to document conversations like this one. Educators, cultivators, legacy operators, and the people who love the plant enough to build something real around it. Chapters below. Connect with Helga: Website: www.globalbartendertraining.com Instagram: @globalbartendertraining YouTube: Global Bartender Training Follow Good PizzZa: YouTube: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ | @goodpizzzapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HHXF0ijATYi8eHIq0rDToApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pizzza-podcast/id1622059263 CHAPTERS 00:00 Global Budtender Training Program Introduction 01:43 Costa Rica Cannabis Culture and Helga's Background 05:06 Costa Rica Rosin, Hash, and the Path Toward Legalization 07:36 How Helga First Got Into the Cannabis Industry 08:55 Barcelona Cannabis Clubs and Starting as a Budtender 12:24 Spannabis, the Scholarship, and the Moment That Changed Everything 14:31 Cannabis University, Certified Budtender for Spain, and Launching Global Bartender Training 17:22 How the Global Bartender Training Curriculum Works 19:33 THC Percentage Myth and How Lab Testing Hurts the Culture 25:01 Growing Up in Cannabis Culture: JP's Mom Still Grows at 73 30:17 Day One Budtender Advice: Tasting Products and Building Team Culture 35:55 Original Cheese Strain, Piff, and New York Haze History 47:44 Ted's Budz and the California Rec Market 50:51 Follow Your Dreams: Where to Find Global Bartender Training Find upcoming dates and registration at www.globalbartendertraining.com or on Instagram at @globalbartendertraining. LINKS Connect with the guest: Instagram: @globalbartendertraining Website: www.globalbartendertraining.com YouTube: Global Bartender Training Spotify: Good PizzZa Podcast | Apple Podcasts: Good PizzZa Podcast Follow Good PizzZa: goodpizzza.com | Instagram @goodpizzza and @goodpizzzapodcast Y’all know what time it is… Roll ‘em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants—do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Helga! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#193
August 4 · 56 min
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 for nearly a decade. During those years, he continued cultivating, refining his craft, and developing the obsessive attention to detail that would later define his reputation as a grower. When cannabis legalization opened new doors in Colorado, Dave made the decision to face his past, clear his outstanding legal issues, and build a new life around the plant he always believed in. Today, he’s known as an award-winning breeder and cultivator whose genetics have earned respect across the cannabis community. His celebrated Dante’s Inferno #6 phenotype has won multiple competitions, and he’s become known for meticulous pheno hunting and selecting elite keeper cuts. Now living in Minnesota with his wife and two children, Dave continues hunting exceptional genetics while watching the next chapter of legal cannabis unfold. 💨 In this episode, we get into: Growing up in Southern California Living on the run for nearly 10 years Turning a difficult past into a successful cannabis career The move to Colorado and starting over through legalization The story behind Dante’s Inferno #6 and elite pheno hunting Building a reputation as a breeder and cultivator The emerging Minnesota cannabis market Why passion, persistence, and patience always win 🧠 Dave’s story is about more than cannabis. It’s about second chances, dedication to your craft, and proving that your past doesn’t have to define your future. This is one of those conversations that reminds you why we document these stories. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ‘em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants—do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Mile High Dave! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com #GoodPizzZaPodcast #MileHighDave #MaryJaneBerlin #MillsNutrients #DantesInferno #CannabisPodcast #CannabisGenetics #PhenoHunting #CannabisBreeding #ColoradoCannabis #MinnesotaCannabis #LegacyCannabis #PremiumFlower #CannabisCulture #WeedCulture Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#192
July 28 · 46 min
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, and saw a problem: the nutrients market was overcomplicated, confusing, and nobody had simplified it for the people actually using it. In 2010 he built Mills Nutrients, went broke 3 times along the way, and eventually built one of the top-5 cannabis fertilizer brands in the world, operating across 5 continents. In this episode, recorded live at Mary Jane Berlin, JP sits down with Mike for a conversation that covers how the Dutch cannabis industry actually got its start (Americans taught them, not the other way around), what it took to crack the US market from Holland with no connections and no money, why Mills deliberately stayed small while competitors scaled up and burned out, and the story of chartering 2 KLM Boeing 747 cargo planes during the COVID port lockdown to make sure his customers never ran dry. The episode also gets into the new Mills Salads dry nutrient powder line, what 94% team retention actually looks like in practice, and what Mike would tell his younger self the day before he jumped into the game. This is what Good PizzZa is built to document: the operators who built something real, the decisions that looked crazy at the time, and the culture behind the brand that nobody covers in the trade press. CHAPTERS 00:00 JP Intro: Recording Live at Mary Jane Berlin 01:35 East Berlin History and the Mary Jane Show Origins 03:57 Growing Up in Amsterdam: Streets, Skateboarding, Red Light District 05:18 Dutch Green Berets, Foreign Legion, and Finding Cannabis 05:47 Who Actually Invented Indoor Cannabis Hydroponics 06:53 The Idea Behind Mills: 4 Color-Coded Bottles for Stoners 08:19 Mills Nutrients Founded in 2010 and Early European Struggles 09:14 From 2 Pallets to Containers: Cracking the California Market 10:07 Where the Name Mills Comes From: Dutch Windmills and Delft Blue 13:54 Grove Bags Sponsor Read 14:18 California as the Center of the Cannabis Universe 16:55 Building a Loyal Small Team: 94% Retention and Family Culture 19:23 Staying Small on Purpose: Agility as a Competitive Strategy 20:33 New Mills Salads Dry Nutrient Powder Line: 4 Years in Development 22:49 Mills Organics Line and Keeping Plants Green Through Week 9 24:00 Why Small Batch Growers Are the Heart of the Culture 25:33 5 Continents: Global Expansion and South America Agro Projects 27:38 Giving Back: Supporting Small Grower Cups With No Strings Attached 28:51 Mills Salads Sponsor Read 29:27 Advice to Entrepreneurs: Military Discipline and Going Broke 3 Times 32:28 DNA Genetics Collab and the First Fertilizer-Seed Company Partnership 33:27 The COVID Cargo Plane Story: 2 Boeing 747s to Supply His Customers 35:23 How Mike Smokes: Flower, Old School Hash, and the First Dab Story 38:39 Strain Talk: White Widow, Tangie, and Desert Island Pick Enemy of the State 42:33 Mike's 5-Year Plan and the Question for the Next Guest 44:44 Closing Jewels: Believe in Yourself and Call Me Connect with Mills Nutrients: Website: millsnutrients.com Instagram: @mills_nutrients Follow Good PizzZa: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @goodpizzza | @goodpizzzapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HHXF0ijATYi8eHIq0rDTo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pizzza-podcast/id1622059263 Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Mike From Mills Nutrients! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#191
July 21 · 1 hr 21 min
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 Good PizzZa Podcast, and the game has changed dramatically since the first one. In this conversation, Freddie breaks down why the "go direct to the farm" advice circulating online is getting people's heads knocked off on price, how the race to the bottom in Cannabis pricing destroys the value of product that operators should be protecting, and what it actually means to have relationships versus thinking you have them. He runs through the current Planta strain menu including Biscotti, Gelato 41, Gelonade, Coffin Candy, 11 Coffins, Red Hots, and the Zangria cross, and makes the case that flavor chasing in competition judging has quietly undercut the thing 100 percent of smokers actually want: to get high. The Toad conversation hits hard here because Freddie had early access, posted it, watched his account get deleted from the response, and has it in production at both operations. The macro conversation is where this episode gets interesting for anyone building a Cannabis brand right now. Freddie draws the Napa Valley comparison for Northern California sun-grown Cannabis once interstate commerce opens, explains how the first wave of legalization sent operators into what he calls the shores of Normandy, and traces why the operators still standing are mostly the ones who kept it solid from the beginning. The Static hash export market and the Doja Pak Germany story add an international layer that most California-focused conversations skip entirely. Freddie Bigg is one of the people in this industry who can back up everything he says with receipts. JP and Freddie have been building together since episode one of this show. This one is for the operators, the builders, and anyone who wants to know what the game actually looks like from inside it. Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Freddie Bigg! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzZa Podcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. ⸻ Freddie Bigg, Freddie Bigg Cannabis, SF Canna, Planta Cannabis, Good PizzZa Podcast, JP Good PizzZa, Bay Area Cannabis operator, Cannabis middleman vs direct farm, The Toad strain, The Toad Cannabis wave, Zkittlez strain California, Gelato 41, Gelonade, Biscotti strain, Cannabis shakeout legacy operators, Cannabis race to the bottom pricing, California Cannabis rec market 2024, Preferred Gardens Cannabis, Cannabiotix CBX, Cannabis flavor chasing potency debate, Northern California Cannabis terroir, Doja Pak Germany Cannabis, Cannabis interstate commerce future, Static hash Europe export, Cannabis brand strain menu, how to store Cannabis long term, Grove bags Cannabis storage, SF Canna cultivation Bay Area, Backpackboyz Lemon Cherry Gelato, Cannabis entrepreneur business podcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#190
July 14 · 2 hr 4 min
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 strains in the game. Surefire explains the breeding process, B Eazy shares why he knew GUZ was special from the beginning, and Elusive talks about the dedication it takes to exclusively cultivate one of the industry’s most in-demand flowers. We also dive into how these three built their relationship, the importance of trust between breeders, growers, and brands, and what it really takes to create a strain that stands the test of time. 💨 In this episode, we get into: * 🌿 The complete origin story of GUZ * How Surefire bred one of today’s most sought-after genetics * Why B Eazy selected GUZ and built a brand around it * How Elusive became the exclusive grower behind the movement * The art of pheno hunting and selecting winning genetics * Building a successful cannabis brand through collaboration * Why quality and consistency always win * The future of GUZ and what’s next for the team 🧠 This is more than the story of a strain—it’s the story of what happens when an elite breeder, a visionary brand, and a world-class grower come together to build something special. If you’re into cannabis genetics, breeding, cultivation, pheno hunting, and the stories behind today’s most influential strains, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with B Eazy, Surefire & Elusive! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzZa Podcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. #GoodPizzZaPodcast #GUZ #BEazy #Surefire #Elusive #CannabisPodcast #CannabisGenetics #PhenoHunting #CannabisBreeding #PremiumFlower #ExoticGenetics #WeedCulture #CannabisCulture #Growers #Breeders Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#189
July 7 · 1 hr 49 min
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 recreational brands have struggled to stay relevant. Ted has always had his finger on the pulse of the industry. Whether it’s identifying the next wave of genetics, understanding shifting consumer trends, or creating products that true heads appreciate, Alien Labs continues to set the standard for premium cannabis. 💨 In this episode, we get into: 👽 The Return of the Alien… Part 3 Why Alien Labs continues to thrive while other brands fade away Cannabis culture and emerging markets in Japan and Berlin Cool things to do in Japan! The latest trends in genetics, terpenes, and premium flower How Alien Labs stays ahead through innovation and authenticity The current state of the cannabis industry Branding, culture, and building a legacy that lasts Where cannabis is headed next and what consumers should expect 🧠 Ted is one of the industry’s true innovators. Every time we sit down, he drops valuable jewels on cannabis, business, branding, and culture. Whether you’re a grower, breeder, brand owner, or simply a fan of great flower, there’s something in this conversation for everyone. If you’ve followed The Return of the Alien series from the beginning, you already know this is one you don’t want to miss. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ‘em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants—do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Ted from Alien Labs! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzZa Podcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, and everything we’re building as we continue documenting the culture. ⸻ #GoodPizzZaPodcast #AlienLabs #TedAlienLabs #TheReturnOfTheAlien #CannabisPodcast #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisGenetics #PremiumCannabis #LegacyCannabis #CannabisBusiness #ExoticGenetics #Terpenes #CaliforniaCannabis #WeedCulture Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
June 30 · 2 hr
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 built what feels like an encyclopedia of cannabis knowledge. From legendary breeders and iconic strains to terpene profiles and the true origins of today’s most sought-after genetics, this conversation is packed with insights for growers, smokers, and cannabis enthusiasts alike. 💨 In this episode, we get into: David’s journey from Leafly and High Times to becoming one of cannabis’ most respected journalists The evolution of cannabis media and legalization Why THC percentages don’t tell the whole story The importance of terpenes and what consumers should really be paying attention to Mushroom potency testing and the groundbreaking work being done by mushroom communities in Oakland Legendary breeders, genetics, and the stories behind today’s most popular strains Why preserving cannabis history matters 🧠 When two cannabis journalists sit down together, the conversation goes deep. This episode is full of stories, laughs, history, and real education from someone who’s helped document the modern cannabis movement from the very beginning. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with David Downs! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com #GoodPizzZaPodcast #DavidDowns #Leafly #HighTimes #CannabisPodcast #CannabisCulture #Terpenes #CannabisGenetics #THC #Mushrooms #CannabisJournalism #WeedCulture #CannabisEducation #CannabisHistory #NJNYC Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#187
June 23 · 1 hr 26 min
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 cannabis cultivation. One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is Umami’s exclusive Terp Tester Program—a worldwide network of over 250 growers helping test genetics in every environment imaginable. Every strain is distributed under a coded name and isn’t officially released until growers submit detailed grow logs and feedback. With over 2,000 applications during the last round of testing, the demand to be part of the program continues to grow. 💨 In this episode we get into: The story behind Umami Seed Co. Building one of the most respected breeding programs in cannabis The worldwide Terp Tester Program How genetics are tested before public release Tissue culture and preserving cannabis genetics The future of cannabis breeding The upcoming Strawberry Banana Zkittlez (SBZ) collaboration with DNA Genetics New SBZ crosses and exclusive giveaways Global cannabis expansion and international markets Medical GMP cannabis production Bringing premium genetics to growers around the world 🧬 We also discuss Umami’s tissue culture program, which has been operating for over a decade and now houses their entire genetic library. Through partnerships spanning Canada, Germany, Australia, Israel, and Thailand, Umami is helping move elite cannabis genetics around the globe in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. 🌎 Looking ahead, Umami is preparing for a massive global push, including GMP flower production through their Australian partners and efforts to become one of the first companies to introduce medical-grade GMP rosin into European markets. If you’re interested in genetics, breeding, cultivation, tissue culture, or where cannabis is heading next, this episode is packed with gems. ⸻ 🎁 UMAMI TERP TESTER PROGRAM Think you’ve got what it takes? Umami’s Terp Tester Program consists of more than 250 growers worldwide helping evaluate new genetics in every environment possible. ✅ Anonymous coded strains ✅ Grow logs required ✅ Real-world testing data ✅ Two tester rounds per year The last round received over 2,000 applications. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Harry and Chase from Umami Seed Co.! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzzaPodcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. ⸻ #GoodPizzZaPodcast #UmamiSeedCo #CannabisGenetics #TerpTester #PhenoHunt #TissueCulture #DNAGenetics #StrawberryBananaZkittlez #CannabisBreeding #CannabisPodcast #Growers #CannabisCulture #MedicalCannabis #CannabisIndustry #CannabisSeeds Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#186
June 16 · 1 hr 44 min
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 becoming one of the most respected names in the legal market, his journey is a true legacy story. 💨 In this episode, we get into: Growing cannabis before legalization Life in Northern California’s legacy market The transition from underground to legal cannabis Building the Casa Flor brand Proprietary genetics and breeding projects Collaborations with Huckleberry Hill Farms Working with Octane Exotics Preserving cannabis culture while pushing the industry forward 🧠 This episode is a history lesson, a grower’s story, and a glimpse into the future of legacy cannabis—all rolled into one. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Sal from Casa Flor! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzzaPodcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. ⸻ #GoodPizzZaPodcast #CasaFlor #CannabisBeforeLegalization #LegacyCannabis #Prop215 #NorthernCaliforniaCannabis #CannabisPodcast #CannabisGenetics #HuckleberryHillFarms #OctaneExotics #CannabisCulture #WeedCulture #CaliforniaCannabis #Growers #NJNYC Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#185
June 9 · 1 hr 11 min
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 commitment to quality, they’re helping shape the future of East Coast cannabis culture. We linked up at the legendary Torches Dispensary, a former cigar lounge turned cannabis speakeasy located in the heart of Times Square. Once frequented by some of New York City’s biggest names, the setting couldn’t have been more perfect for a classic New York conversation. 💨 In this episode, we get into: The rise of Zooted Inc. Staten Island’s growing influence on the NY cannabis scene Pheno hunting and building unique flavors Sal’s journey between New York and Florida The challenges and opportunities in today’s cannabis market Building a brand with authenticity and staying true to your roots 🧠 Sal is one of the real ones. Hard-working, humble, and focused on the long game. If the future of New York cannabis is being built by people like him, Staten Island has a lot to be proud of. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Sal from Zooted Inc.! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzzaPodcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. #GoodPizzZaPodcast #ZootedInc #SalZooted #StatenIsland #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisPodcast #PhenoHunting #CannabisCulture #NYCannabis #EastCoastCannabis #TorchesDispensary #TimesSquare #WeedCulture #CannabisCommunity #NJNYC Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#184
June 2 · 1 hr 44 min
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, Dave remained connected to the culture that helped shape New York. 🎵 With deep ties to the music industry, Dave was a regular around the legendary D&D Studios, rubbing shoulders with icons like DJ Premier and witnessing history firsthand. He even found himself in the studio while Nas was recording Illmatic, one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. 💨 In this episode we get into: Growing up in New York City The early cannabis scene before legalization Moving serious weight during the underground era Celebrity clientele and music industry connections D&D Studios and witnessing the creation of Illmatic Lessons learned from a lifetime of wins and losses Why preserving these stories matters 🧠 This episode is bigger than cannabis. It’s about documenting history before it’s gone. The stories, experiences, and lessons from the generation that helped build the culture deserve to be heard. This one’s for the OGs. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Old Man Dave! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com #GoodPizzZaPodcast #OldManDave #Nas #Illmatic #DNDStudios #DJPremier #NYCHipHop #CannabisCulture #LegacyCannabis #WeedPodcast #HipHopHistory #NewYorkStories #OGStories #CannabisCommunity #NJNYC Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#183
June 1 · 2 hr 29 min
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, the transition into cannabis came naturally — and over the past 20+ years, Green Dragon has grown into a full-scale operation with dispensaries, cultivation, nursery, and distribution. 💨 In this episode we get into: Glen’s journey from music production to cannabis Working around legends like Dr. Dre, Erykah Badu, and many more Building Green Dragon into a multi-vertical brand 20+ years in the cannabis game He found Becky/Toad Venom 5 years ago before the hype! Real stories, industry drama, and life lessons 👀 Special guest in the building: Jigga, the grower behind Girl Scout Cookies, adding to the energy in the room. 🧠 This one is a wild ride — music, legacy cannabis, psychedelics, and real-life gems all in one. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Glen from Green Dragon! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the Good PizzZa Podcast — autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, and more… so stay tapped in. ⸻ 🔍 SEO Keywords (YouTube backend) Good PizzZa Podcast, Green Dragon, Glen Green Dragon, Dr Dre interview cannabis, Erykah Badu Love of My Life producer, Lucy Pearl Dance Tonight, cannabis business story, weed podcast, legacy cannabis, LA weed scene, dispensary owner interview, Girl Scout Cookies strain origin, Jigga grower, toad venom 5 MeO, psychedelic discussion, cannabis culture podcast ⸻ 🔥 Hashtags #GoodPizzZaPodcast #GreenDragon #DrDre #CannabisPodcast #WeedCulture #ErykahBadu #LucyPearl #ToadVenom #Psychedelics #GirlScoutCookies #Growers #CannabisIndustry #LegacyCannabis #NJNYC Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#182
May 19 · 1 hr 54 min
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 America — exploring life, traveling the country, and living outside the norm. Nat’s journey west looked completely different. He was heading toward California with his girlfriend at the time… until she dumped him on the way. Suddenly, he found himself at a crossroads — either go back home to the East Coast or keep pushing west. Thankfully… he kept going. Eventually, these two crossed paths living in a commune in Humboldt County, California — and the rest is history. Founded by Nathaniel Pennington in 2001, Humboldt Seed Company became known for building strong, reliable cannabis genetics while helping push the science and art of breeding forward. Benjamin has also played a major role in helping expand Humboldt Seed Co. internationally — building relationships and helping bring their genetics across the world through partnerships, exports, research, and global cannabis networking. His work has helped push Humboldt Seed Co. far beyond California into places like Europe, South America, Jamaica, and other emerging markets. They’re also doing some really cool stuff outside of Cannabis. They’re creating seeds and collecting genetics from all over the world of actual vegetables and herbs that you can cook with outside of just the cannabis seeds that they’re known for. In this episode we get into: 🔥 The wild journeys that brought them to Humboldt 🔥 Riding trains across America for a decade 🔥 Living in communes in Northern California 🔥 Building Humboldt Seed Co. from the ground up 🔥 Massive pheno hunts and selecting keepers 🔥 Breeding stable genetics for growers worldwide 🔥 International cannabis expansion and global seed markets This episode is about adventure, genetics, risk-taking, and how two people from completely different paths wound up helping shape modern cannabis breeding. Real Humboldt story. Real genetics. No Cuts. Real culture. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Humboldt Seed Co.! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ #HumboldtSeedCompany #CannabisGenetics #PhenoHunting #HumboldtCounty #BlueberryMuffin #JellyDonutz #CannabisCulture #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#181
May 12 · 1 hr 32 min
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 serious heat and growing for some of the most respected brands in the California rec market. In this episode we talk: 🔥 Growing up in Los Angeles 🔥 Falling in love with cultivation 🔥 Garage grows turning into warehouses 🔥 Surviving raids and police pressure 🔥 Building Finest Farms from the ground up Real grower story. Real hustle. Real passion for the plant. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Ricky from Finest Farms! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount Www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG Www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ #FinestFarms #CannabisCulture #GrowLife #CaliforniaCannabis #WestCoastWeed #CannabisGrower #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
#180
May 5 · 1 hr
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 both hip-hop and weed culture shaped his path early on in Buffalo. We also talk: 🔥 What originally got him into rap 🔥 His early hip-hop influences like Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep & Wu-Tang Clan 🔥 His relationship with the late great Prodigy of Mobb Deep 🔥 Real East Coast rap culture and storytelling 🔥 His love for The Sopranos 🤌🏼 And believe it or not… Conway is a BIG Sopranos fan. We went deep talking Sopranos for a hot minute, so don’t be surprised if you catch him at the next Sopranos-House Party! No bs we even share a favorite episode n common… the infamous “Pine Barrens” episode! 🤌🏼 Big Up Turkey Bag Tim aka Loganberry for puttin this together!!! 🫡 This episode was personally one of my favorites — hip-hop, cannabis, Sopranos, how TF you doin?! 😎 ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Conway the Machine! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount Www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG Www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ #ConwayTheMachine #MobbDeep #WuTang #KoolGRap #Sopranos #BuffaloRap #CannabisCulture #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
April 28 · 1 hr 43 min
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 was no joke. But through all of that, cannabis found its way into their lives — and it became something more than just a hustle. Over time, they built deep roots in the OG LA cannabis scene, especially when it comes to classic OG strains and genetics. This is real lineage, real history, and real respect earned over decades. Now they’re still active and evolving: 🔥 Working on breeding projects 🔥 Dropping seeds and preserving genetics 🔥 Building their name globally 🔥 Tapped into markets in Australia, Spain, and beyond These fellas been doing this! In this episode we get into: 🔥 crazy times in LA during the 70s and 80s… 🔥 How cannabis became part of their path 🔥 The early OG scene and building their name 🔥 Breeding, seeds, and preserving real genetics 🔥 Expanding their presence worldwide This one’s about legacy, survival, and putting in real time in the game. If you respect OG cannabis history and the people who built the culture, this episode is a must. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Payaso Grow & Phillip! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount Www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG Www.goodpizzza.com #PayasoGrow #OGCannabis #LACannabis #CannabisHistory #Breeding #Genetics #LegacyGrowers #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza
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April 21 · 1 hr 21 min
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 the real value of: 🔥 Breeding cannabis properly 🔥 Selecting quality genetics 🔥 Understanding seeds on a deeper level 🔥 The business behind cannabis and seed culture After gaining that experience, he brought everything back home to New York and started building his own lane — working on breeding projects and quickly becoming a trusted source for high-quality seeds and genetics. We first connected at Ego Clash a few years back, and ever since, it’s been nothing but love — he always comes through with seeds and keeps it solid. In this episode we talk: 🔥 New York cannabis culture 🔥 Moving to Colorado to level up 🔥 The art of breeding and selecting genetics 🔥 Building a name in the seed game 🔥 Why good genetics matter more than hype This is a dope look into how a New Yorker carved out his place in the breeding world and brought that knowledge back to the city. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with N.Y.Ceeds! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @houseandgardennutrients @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount Www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG Www.goodpizzza.com #NYCeeds #CannabisSeeds #Breeding #Genetics #NewYorkCannabis #BrooklynWeed #SeedGame #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com Instagram: @_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza

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