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High Minded with McCarter

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High Minded with McCarter provides listeners with an insider's view of the benefits of plant-based medicine. Each episode explores the culture, industry, and other intriguing insights.

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#121
Yesterday · 51 min
121: Beyond the Cannabis Gummy w/ Candaze's Andy Brody
THC gummies are the tried and true weed edible, but Candaze, a Colorado-based cannabis treat brand, is giving gummies the makeover they didn't know they needed. Think about a gummy on bottom with a different sugary stack on top, such as milk chocolate or caramel, the result; a candy (in)fusion. Andy Brody sits down to discuss his journey; in life, the industry and running his own edible company. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#120
October 15 · 57 min
120: Women in CannaBusiness w/ Olivia Castaldy
Small business meets women in cannabis marketing! Episode 120 is joined by Olivia Castaldy, founder of OCM Digital and Women in CannaBusiness podcast. From secretly consuming in high school to founding their own individual cannabis marketing businesses, McCarter and Olivia have a lot to bond over. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#119
September 30 · 1 hr 14 min
119: Budist: Cannabis App w/ Jocelyn Sheltraw & Claudio Miranda
California-based cannabis industry leaders Jocelyn Sheltraw and Claudio Miranda discuss technology meeting cannabis conscious-consumption. The partners in life and business, with a combined 40+ years in the industry, teamed up to start Budist: the first dedicated social review platform for cannabis products and brands. These back-to-back conversations shed serious light onto culture and connoisseurship, how tech and social media shape the industry, and keeping cannabis information censor-free.
#118
September 10 · 40 min
118: Gummy Evolution w/ Jon Spadafora
Jon Spadafora, founder of cannabis gummy brand Flower Union, joins the podcast to share some exciting news about the expansion of Flower Union! We discuss how and why water-soluble cannabis is changing the industry and direction of infused products.
#117
August 27 · 1 hr 54 min
117: In House Melts w/ Karan Patel
Disrupting the Colorado cannabis scene one rosin gram at a time. Karan Patel, owner and founder of In House, joins McCarter for episode 117 to discuss his family's personal history, and how he got into the cannabis industry in Colorado. This episode is sponsored by Bomb Erigs! With precise temperature control, detachable air pathway and big clouds, Bomb's quality erigs are perfect for dab lovers. Right now you can save using my code "MCCARTER" at BombOfficial.com.
#116
August 6 · 1 hr 42 min
116: Cannabis Doing Good w/ Courtney Mathis
Introducing one of the coolest moms you will ever meet: Courtney Mathis! From growing up with nearly nothing in Louisiana, to changing communities for the better in Colorado and companies across the country, Courtney is, simply, the best it gets. We discuss how she has embodied the change she wants to see through connecting cannabis brands to nonprofits and projects benefitting their communities through her company formerly called "Cannabis Doing Good," now "Companies Doing Good." This episode is sponsored by Bomb Erigs! With precise temperature control, detachable air pathway and big clouds, Bomb's quality erigs are perfect for dab lovers. Right now you can save using my code "MCCARTER" at BombOfficial.com.
#115
July 23 · 1 hr 45 min
115: Hash Dad w/ Mikey Morris
Our favorite hash lord is a dad! Mikey Morris comes on the podcast for a fourth time to share some big life changes: fatherhood, professional changes and so much more. We just couldn't stop talking! This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#114
July 10 · 1 hr 21 min
114: Double Blind psychedelics w/ Shelby Hartman
Double Blind psychedelic magazine co-founder Shelby Hartman jolts us with knowledge in episode 114. Hard launching her new book "The Double Blind Guide to Psychedelics," co-wrote with Madison Margolin, we dive into our own experiences with entheogens like psilocybin and acid. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#113
June 24 · 1 hr 28 min
113: Accountability in cannabis w/ Brad Bogus
Brad Bogus, cannabis activist, punk, storyteller, and host of Find the Helpers podcast, graces us with some full-stomach laughs and electrifying empathy in episode 113 to chat about getting banned from LinkedIn, standing up to the man and holding people (and companies) accountable. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#112
June 10 · 1 hr 4 min
112: Dialing in your gummies w/ Max Vansluys
A conversation with Max Vansluys, President of Dialed In Gummies, the rosin brand that's taken off! Their products are available in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Missouri and Ohio, find more information at DialedInGummies.com. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#111
May 27 · 1 hr 40 min
111: Removing tattoos w/ Mike Panic
Briefly stepping away from cannabis to chat about laser-tattoo removal! McCarter chats with Mike Panic from Removery, the partner for her tattoo removal journey. This episode is brought to you by Gentleman Quinn's Blunt Company, High Class Big Ass Blunts. Every blunt is hand-rolled in Denver in custom hemp-wraps, whole bud only — no trim, shake, or tobacco. Just clean, Colorado grown flower from trusted and tested cultivators. Find them at select locations across Colorado: Organic Alternatives, Cookies Commerce City and All-Pro. Full list and orders at GentlemanQuinns.com.
#110
May 13 · 59 min
110: Blunts are back! w/ Gage Quinn
*Hemp* blunts are back, we mean! With the same nostalgia as a traditional blunt but none of the tobacco, Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co. is celebrating 10 years of bringing the best "blunts" to Colorado. Gage Quinn, head roller of Gentleman Quinns, sits down with McCarter for a lively discussion from moving away from tobacco, what it takes to be in business as a cannabis brand for ten years and McCarter's former hand-modeling days. Find more information at GentlemanQuinns.com or on Instagram @gentlemanquinnsbluntco. This episode is sponsored by Healthy Honeys ~ McCarter's favorite THCA Rosin pens that can be shipped nationwide (certain state restrictions apply). Use code "MCCARTER" to save at HealthyHoneys.shop!
#109
April 29 · 55 min
109: I need to get high as possible w/ John Shute
John Shute joins the podcast for a serendipitous episode 109, a long way from episode 9 together in 2020! John, Co-Founder and CEO of PufCreativ, an award-winning, community-focused cannabis marketing agency based out of Denver, CO, discusses all the ways the cannabis industry has changed over the last five years, in Colorado and across the country. This episode is sponsored by Healthy Honeys ~ McCarter's favorite THCA Rosin pens that can be shipped nationwide (certain state restrictions apply). Use code "MCCARTER" to save at HealthyHoneys.shop!
#108
April 15 · 1 hr
108: It's the same plant, people! w/ Shannon Donnelly
MSU Denver Cannabis professor Shannon Donnelly comes back for a second time to blow McCarter's mind! Hemp is cannabis, cannabis is hemp. This episode is a deep dive on the difference between how the plant is labeled, and how the government will use that to their advantage. This episode is sponsored by Healthy Honeys ~ McCarter's favorite THCA Rosin pens that can be shipped nationwide (certain state restrictions apply). Use code "MCCARTER" to save at HealthyHoneys.shop!
#107
Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
107: Boulder Built Cannabis w/ Orion Hurley
In the final episode of 2025, McCarter chats with Orion Hurley, owner of Boulder Built, cannabis dispensary and flower brand based in Boulder, Colorado. Orion explains growing up in Boulder in the 1980s, and the unconventional path that shaped his future. Orion shares what it was like being raised by a father who grew cannabis long before legalization, and how those early experiences sparked his cannabis-fueled entrepreneurial mindset. He walks us through the transition from underground culture to a fully legal business, the challenges of operating in a highly regulated industry, and what it takes to build something authentic while staying true to your roots. This is a candid conversation about family, risk, resilience, and turning passion into a legitimate brand. High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
#106
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
106: Implementing Legal Weed w/ Jordan Wellington
The esteemed Jordan Wellington joins the podcast for episode 106! Jordan is a true scholar, but mainly a Deadhead with a law background who helped Colorado cannabis legalization become what it is today. Jordan is policy consultant and partner at Strategies64, along with Mason Tvert from episode 98. For a deeper dive into cannabis policy with Jordan, check out his podcast "Weed Wonks." High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
#105
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
105: CO Cannabis Industry Check-in w/ Aaron Shaw
Aaron Shaw is back for a FOURTH time on the pod to grace our ears in episode 105! A brilliant guest and long-time cannabis industry veteran, Aaron walks us through what's going on currently in the Colorado cannabis industry; and let me tell you, it's not great! He tells us what it's been like hustling pounds to dispensaries as small shops and grows are closing their doors every week due to the rising costs of operation and lack of profits. Buckle up for another hilarious episode filled with laughs, dabs and endless cannabis industry insights! High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
#104
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
104: Reefer Madness w/ Ryan Ashby
Ryan Ashby (@ryan_hashby on Instagram) christens the new podcast setup with McCarter and lots of hash! Fun and informative, this conversation flows from Ryan's younger years, to working in the sketchiest of cannabis operations, to helping run and manage one of the most successful dispensaries in Denver: Reefer Madness. A man of the community, he also hosts events to bring stoners together to get high and give back. BONUS: Ryan spills the tea on testifying in court for selling weed to a man now on trial for murder. For more information on Reefer Madness, go to ReeferMadnessDenver.com. High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
#103
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
103: Cannabis Ghostwriting w/ Ben Owens
In Episode 103, McCarter chats with Ben Owens, a professional cannabis ghostwriter and home grower, who has worked in the illicit Missouri and legal Colorado markets for over a decade. The conversation explores how Ben's journey has evolved from selling weed in college to using his years of accumulated knowledge to help clients in the current cannabis industries tell their stories. Ben talks about what ghostwriting really involves, how he captures a client’s authenticity, and the specific challenges of writing in a field that’s constantly evolving. High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
#102
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
102: Rolling Blunts for Big Names w/ Bradleigh Turner
Bradleigh Turner has one of the most unexpected jobs: she professionally rolls blunts for celebrity rappers and artists that come through Denver on tour. In episode 102, McCarter chats with Bradleigh about how she carved out space in a world that’s usually closed off and male-dominated, what it’s like working behind the scenes with high-profile clients, and how she turned a niche talent into real business. No smoke and mirrors, just a raw look at cannabis culture, hustle, and the reality of working in the shadows of fame. High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! They press their rosin with stainless steel, never nylon, so you don't have to worry about micro-plastics. Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.

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