Vinally High
Vinally High Podcast – Where vinyl and vibes meet. Hosted by Drew Beats and BJ Buds, this podcast celebrates two of life’s greatest pleasures: the warm crackle of vinyl records and the elevated world of cannabis. Each episode spins deep into music culture, the art of collecting records, and the many ways hemp and cannabis connect to creativity, wellness, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a vinyl junkie, a cannabis connoisseur, or just love a good vibe, Vinally High is your perfect session.
Episodes
The Vinally High Podcast wraps up Season 4 with an unforgettable finale featuring Charlotte cannabis entrepreneur Mike Sims, founder of Crowntown Cannabis and CEO of Foes Inc. In this episode, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds dive deep into the intersection of vinyl records, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.
Mike shares the story behind building one of the most recognizable cannabis brands in th...
On this episode of Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds sit down with a very special guest who’s been powering the flower all season long—award-winning cultivator Geoff, the man behind Ghost Face Gorilla Grow. Fresh off winning Best Flower at the 2025 Crown Town Cannabis Cup, Jeff finally joins the show to share the story behind his craft, his journey through the cannabis industry, and what it really takes to grow t...
This week on Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds are joined by Charlotte-by-way-of-Long-Island rapper, singer, and songwriter Nani for a conversation that moves just as seamlessly as her flow.
Fresh off a soul-reset trip to Cancún, Nani steps into the studio in a mood of gratitude and clarity, ready to unpack her journey—from winning a fourth-grade poetry contest to navigating early studio sessions in New York, to f...
On this episode of the Vinally High Podcast, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome a rising force in Charlotte’s music scene — DJ Meechie.
Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Meechie brings the raw grit of the North and blends it seamlessly with the soulful rhythms of the South and beyond. But her journey to the turntables didn’t start in the club — it started in the classroom.
Just a year ago, Meechie was a high school journalism ...
On this episode of the Vinally High Podcast, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome a truly unique guest—Tae, a holistic healer, nature-based guide, and creator of the Beyond the Mask podcast. Tae’s work blends ancestral wisdom, herbal medicine, breath-work, sound healing, and creative rituals to help people reconnect with themselves and explore deeper paths of healing.
The conversation begins with Tae sharing her jou...
In this episode of Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome longtime friend and genre-bending musician Charlez360 into the studio for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music history, creativity, culture, and a little controlled chaos.
Originally from Berlin, Germany, Charles talks about his journey as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, and frontman for an Irish Rover Van Morrison tribute, and how growing up...
This week on the Vinally High Podcast, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome a special guest to the studio — Carolina’s own Cam Kent (aka Cameron Wade), a producer, artist, and self-described creator of “music for the soul.”
The crew drops the needle on D’Angelo’s legendary album Voodoo and dives deep into the sounds, stories, and influence behind one of the most important records in modern soul and R&B. Along the way,...
In this episode of the Vinally High Podcast, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome facilitator, organizational consultant, and coach Tommy Allgood of the Allgood Collective for a deeply grounding, wide-ranging conversation about healing, connection, and intentional living.
While spinning Spell My Name by the legendary Toni Braxton, the crew explores how music carries memory, grief, empowerment, and healing across gene...
In this episode of Vinally High, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome Marley, the visionary behind Copacetic Vibes, for a deep, thoughtful conversation centered on intentional living, plant wisdom, and authentic community. As Jay-Z’s The Black Album spins on the turntable, the trio explores how cannabis, music, and mindfulness intersect when the goal isn’t just getting high—but true elevation.
Marley shares the jour...
Season 4 of the Vinally High Podcast kicks off in a big way — with the show’s first-ever season opener featuring guests and the debut of full video episodes. Drew Beats and BJ Buds return after a long hiatus to welcome Chays and Mike of Soul Creek Revival into the newly minted Vinally High studio for a wide-ranging, high-energy conversation centered around music, cannabis, creativity, and connection.
The crew spins T...
Welcome to the Season 3 finale of Vinally High, where Drew Beats and BJ Buds take a look back at their most memorable moments from a season packed with music, laughter, CBD adventures, and amazing guests. This episode is all about celebrating growth—both personal and podcast-wise—as the duo enjoys a smooth citrusy shot of their favorite infused beverage from Calmezzi.
Expect plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes storie...
In this flavor-packed episode of Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds sit down with Brian from Loyal Oils, the trailblazing brand behind some of the smoothest, most refined THC-infused drinks on the market. Broadcasting from Charlotte, NC, the crew dives deep into the science and story behind Loyal Oils—uncovering how they blend water-soluble nanoemulsions with chef-driven fat infusions to craft luxury cannabis beve...
In this unforgettable episode of the Vinally High podcast, Drew Beats and BJ Buds are joined by Mike, the mastermind behind Spinello’s THC-infused frozen pizzas. From live in-studio pizza baking to taste testing on air, the hosts dive into one of their most anticipated episodes ever. Mike shares the wild ride from running a New York pizzeria to infusing pies in Charlotte, explains the science and strategy behind dos...
On this high-energy episode of Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds vibe out with Charlotte’s own rising star—DJ Skips. From humble beginnings with a basic Newmark controller to spinning some of the Queen City's hottest sets, DJ Skips opens up about the grind, the inspiration, and the community that fueled his climb. We dive into the evolution of his sound, the impact of local venues like Hoppin' and the M...
On this soul-stirring episode of Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds close out a special mid-season trilogy with a returning guest who brings all the vibes—healer, yogi, energy worker, and Drew's partner-in-life, Aletheia Kordula. From healing touch to high-frequency vibrations, this episode dives deep into spiritual growth, the power of the liminal space, and the cosmic push of the Aquarius season.
The crew si...
In this soulful and deeply vibey mid-season episode, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome Kimberly, founder of Elev8 Earth, into their living room-turned-studio for a conversation that flows as naturally as the plant medicine she champions.
Kimberly dives into her dual passion for holistic wellness and ritualistic self-care, walking us through the two branches of her business: Prana Pedals, her handcrafted line of smokable...
In this elevated episode, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome the radiant and soulful Jess the Divine Hippie to the Vinally High lounge. From breathwork to bars, Jess shares her journey of healing, music, and spiritual connection. The trio dives deep into conscious rap, affirmation music, and the healing powers of herb, breath, and intention.
Jess opens up about how her path led her from meditation guide to mystical lyric...
This week, Drew Beats and BJ Buds light it up with post-hardcore band SWAE—the Charlotte-based trio (Carlos, Tucker, and absent-in-body-but-not-in-spirit Jonathan) bringing heavy grooves and hilarious energy. The guys dive into everything from reconnecting with ex-bandmates (and why it’s kind of like hooking up with an ex), to forming the band, vibing through genre-blending, and sharing stories about wild stage anti...
Drew Beats and BJ Buds are back with the second episode of season three and this one’s a whole vibe. Recorded on a chilly, gray day in Charlotte, the guys sit down with Michelle and Cory, the dynamic duo behind The Joynt and Belmont Yoga — a hybrid CBD shop and yoga studio that’s the embodiment of everything this podcast loves.
Tune in as they dive into the story behind The Joynt’s creation, the explosion of THC beve...
Welcome to Season 3 of Vinally High! Your favorite vinyl-loving, CBD-craving duo—Drew Beats and BJ Buds—are back in action with fresh energy, new products, and a killer lineup of guests. In this season premiere, Drew and BJ kick things off with a laid-back catch-up covering what they’ve been up to, new trends in the THC and CBD space, and their shared excitement about the booming creativity in North Carolina’s canna...
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