Refer the Reefer with Host Lil Pharmer

Refer the Reefer with Host Lil Pharmer

Refer the Reefer with host Michael Alkire aka Lil Pharmer is a podcast that references medical cannabis consumption practices, methods and habits of medical cannabis consumers, long time cannabis activists and medical cannabis researchers who are pioneers in their studies. There is not much reliable information, for people to search for when looking for answers on how to consume medical cannabis responsibly for different ailments. Here we hope to shed light on proper ways to prep and consume medical cannabis for these different ailments that it is said to help relieve. Nowadays there are 100s of products and ways to consume them. Even to an experienced consumer there are always new things to be learned about the ever-changing world of legal cannabis. It is becoming ever increasingly popular in many parts of the world and being legalized for usage. More and more people are wanting to try cannabis for the first time, whether it be for recreational purposes or medical relief of any type. More and more people suffering from chronic illnesses that find little to no relief from pharmaceutical prescriptions and want to explore new options. After working in a recreational dispensary in Breckenridge, Colorado for 3 years, talking to clients from all over the world about why they consume and how it helps them, it has become clear that there are benefits to their consumption. Everyone has a unique Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and cannabis effects everyone a little bit differently depending on their own personal chemistry. What is the ECS and what does it control or do? The ECS is complicated, and experts haven’t yet determined exactly how it works or all of its potential functions are listed below. • appetite and digestion • metabolism • chronic pain • inflammation and other immune system responses • mood • learning and memory • motor control • sleep • cardiovascular system function • muscle formation • bone remodeling and growth • liver function • reproductive system function • stress • skin and nerve function These functions all contribute to homeostasis, which refers to stability of your internal environment. For example, if an outside force, such as pain from an injury or a fever, throws off your body’s homeostasis, your ECS kicks in to help your body return to its ideal operation. Today, experts believe that maintaining homeostasis if the primary role of the ECS. We will also be talking about the benefits of legalization, debunk the stigmas of Refer Madness and normalize cannabis consumption for everyone Worldwide. That being said cannabis isn’t for everyone and sometime can cause unwanted side-effects. This could be due to many factors including improper growing, contaminants and/or over consuming one's personal limits. Some people need to eat higher concentrates of edible cannabis and get the same effect as the next person. Sometimes 2.5 mg of THC is enough for one person and then 200 mg for the next to get the same desired effects. We will talk about how to avoid these bad situations and how to deal with them if they occur. We will also reference situations that occurred while trying to retrieve black market cannabis in the past and explain why it is better that it is legal. There are also thousands of different chemovars and cultivars of cannabis out there currently and thousands to come in the near future. These are many new terms that are being used in the industry now and some terms like Indica and Sativa that are not being used as much. Chemovars are used to describe cannabis strains by the chemical contents of the strain with terpene profiles and cannabinoid percentages present in each batch. Cultivars are used to describe a batch with a name of a strain, with the name of the grower and type of cultivation method used to grow it.

Episodes

October 18, 2024 39 mins

Refer the Reefer - Season 4 - Episode 6 - Dr Mary Jane discusses how he got into cannabis, started Art of Mary Jane Magazine and the upcoming International Mary Jane Cup in Denver, Colorado!

This episode is with the Founder of the Art of Mary Jane Magazine, Dr Mary Jane himself. We discuss how he got into cannabis and became and activist before starting up the magazine. Then how he operated dispensaries in Sacramento before the maga...

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Refer the Reefer - Season 4 - Episode 5 - Gabby and Alex from Ice Axe Hash sit down and talk about growing and winning the Buildasoil Living Soil Cup 2023. We discuss how their grow styles have changed over the years. How they like to grow as clean as possible to make some of the best Rosin out there.

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Refer the Reefer - Season 4 - Episode 4 - Dr Ben Caplan sits down and chats about his new book The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook.

We discuss why he wrote the book and how all the information comes from research that is out there already and from listening to his patients. We discuss stigmas of being a doctor and working with cannabis.

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Refer the Reefer - Season 4 - Episode 3 - Joe Dirt Soil Work chats about worms and steering your worms to produce castings for different stages of you plants life cycle. We met at the Buildasoil Living Soil Day Living Soil Cup in Montrose, CO.

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Eric Garrod of ThriveYahWhey talks about Probiotic microbial life, soil and life cycles plus a whole lot more...

We discuss this ancient information and how he discovered it. Learn why probiotic microbes can help your garden flourish. We discuss how rich it is because it contains all the nutrients that plants need, which come from plants and broken down by cows or other bovine related species. We discuss the fact that what the bovin...

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JR aka Old School Chronic sits down to talk genetics, breeding and the journey to get where he is today. From getting into cannabis young with Rastafarian friends, to becoming religious and not consuming back to wanting to grow the best weed he could while sharing great old school genetics with the world.

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Refer the Reefer - Season 3 - Episode 9 - JJ from Top Dawg Seeds talks about the legendary Sour Diesel, Headband and different Chem Strains with recommendations on how to grow them. Also, Piff Con and the meaning of Piff. He talks about growing up NYC and getting into growing and how his methods have changed over the years.

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This episode Lil Pharmer sits down and chats with Banner of the Dude Grows Show and chats about Cannabis and Parenting, old school strain vs newer strains, thoughts on Rescheduling and the upcoming DGC Cup going down in Fort Collins this Weekend June 1st.

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Lab Koat Genetics owner Spacy talks about breeding, proper flushing and lighting he uses to grow some of the most award winning cannabis in Colorado.

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Luc Carlin of LMC x High Designs sits down with Lil Pharmer and discusses how he got into cannabis, growing up in Washington State. We discuss how far behind the state is even after leading the way initially. We discuss corruption and why he got into doing documentaries with High Designs. We speak about advocacy and what could happen in the future with cannabis legalization.

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Nate Smith of CannaCages sits down and talks about entrepreneurship in the Cannabis Industry and its challenges even if it isn't hands on the plant. We discuss his idea and how it became reality. Also his injuries and how cannabis helped to deal with the pain.

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This episode Lil Pharmer sits down and chats Renee All Day her neighbor Ted down at Dave's House. We discuss Cannabis Event Coordinating and its challenges with current laws. We try and give our reviews on her new product dropping over the 4/20 weekend, called RAD ROX. It is a nostalgic product with a great taste and highly effective! You gotta try these!

We also discuss events happening over the 3/20/2024 weekend in Denver. Where t...

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This Episode Lil Pharmer sits down with Jerin of Phive 8 and US rep for Dutch Lighting Innovations and we discuss lighting, terpenes and oil production and how using UV lighting can enhance and increase production.

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This episode Lil Pharmer sits down with Rachael Z. Ardanuy of RZA Legal who specializes in Cannabis Law.

My journey to cannabis law. Below is an description of Rachael from her website.

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After nearly 10 years advocating for marijuana reform, I watched history being made in 2012 as Colorado passed the landmark Amendment 64 to legalize adult-use marijuana. 2012 was a landmark year for another reason - it's the...

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This episode Lil Pharmer sits down with Pato Banton to speak about his song I Don't Sniff the Coke, Religion and music, while also speaking to Antoinette Rootsdawtah about cancer and healing with Cannabis.

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Andre Grossmann @agros55 on IG was a High Times photographer behind some of the most beautiful pictures of cannabis, on the cover and centerfolds. Also, awarded best cover of all time! Here some of his stories about how he got the opportunity and some living in NY at the time.

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Title: Refer The Reefer: Derrick McDonald on the healing power of Cannabis

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In this episode of Refer The Reefer, Lil Pharmer chats with Derrick McDonald, a singer/songwriter/musician who wrote the song "Dr. Herb". Derrick shares his experience on how Cannabis has helped him with his mental health and creativity. He also talks about his band One Love Rising from Tampa, Florida and their upcoming performances.

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NIKKI LAWLEY is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016.Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis c...

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Great episode with the man behind AREA420 in Moffat, Colorado. We discuss Social Equity, AREA420, Virgin Islands and the city of Moffat changing its name to Kush, Colorado. We hit topics like how people who have past records can work in the cannabis industry despite past drug charges. We discuss properties for sale at AREA420 and how people can get in and get a license to grow legal cannabis with the purchase of land. We discuss so...

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