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Cannabis Science Podcast

by Dr. Ricardo Rivera

This is the Cannabis Science Podcast, a show dedicated entirely to answering your most salient questions about cannabis, it’s uses, preparations, products, and constituents using the most recent and proven scientific data from both industry and academic sources. Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera, a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Macarena Cataldo, a chemical engineer and activist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Together they will be the nexus between science and the curious cannabis enthusiast. Taking listeners through a lighthearted, yet in-depth look into cannabis from an industry insiders’ perspective. Hear for yourself, join us at Cannabis Science Podcast. The science of cannabis made simple!

Latest episodes

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Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis with the Science of Environmental Analytics

In this episode we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating aspects of cannabis that not even I had heard of before. We sit down with Dr. Alex Guenther and Dr.

Jun 8 2021
48 min

Cannabis Science Podcast Back and Better Than Ever!

Dec 30 2020
19 min

BONUS: Lo-Fi Juke by Brentwoods x Paperwave

Cannabis Science Podcast is deeply influenced by radio and music. What better way to blend these two things together than to have some Bonus music from our very own DJ Pa

Jul 14 2020
3 min

The Dangers of Hydrocarbon Extraction

For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating

Jul 13 2020
1 h 00 min

The Science of Environmental Engineering for Cannabis Cultivation

As humans, we need certain temperatures and humidity levels in our environment for our bodies to be at their best, and Cannabis Sativa is no different. When conditions dr

Jun 11 2020
57 min

The Science of Hydrocarbon Cannabis Extraction

For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating

May 11 2020
49 min

Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis Trichomes and Terpenes – with Dewey Scientific’s Dr. Jordan Zager and Dr. Mark Lange

Throughout North America’s heartland, farmers are once again turning to hemp cultivation as a cash crop. To improve overall crop quality and yields, farmers have begun re

Apr 20 2020
34 min

Cannabis and the Immune System – with Curt Robbins

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge worldwide, there’s been a lot of interest in exploring natural alternatives that could help us manage this and many other infections.

Apr 8 2020
1 h 10 min

COVID-19 and The Cannabis Industry

From coast to coast and all across the world there are two things that consumers have been focusing on extensively during this crisis, toilet paper and cannabis. As COVID

Mar 24 2020
41 min

Cannabis, Diet, and Health – Disease Prevention Advice From Dr. Debra Kimless

As the saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Dr. Debra Kimless, renowned physician and Chief Medical Officer for Pure Green gives us her take on

Mar 15 2020
48 min

Cannabis and Sports

Ever wondered what would happen if you used cannabis before a run, lifting weights, or playing a sport? Does cannabis help or hinder performance? As an athlete myself, I

Mar 8 2020
32 min

Cannabinol: The Forgotten Cannabinoid

With all the focus on THC and CBD, we often forget that it all started with CBN. Discovered long before any of the other more famous cannabinoids, cannabinol (aka CBN), h

Feb 24 2020
34 min

Cannabis Science Jobs: Being a Quality Assurance Person with Dr. Cris Alves

The Canadian Government in the last few years has been on the global vanguard of cannabis industry regulations. A critical job within this new Canadian cannabis industry

Feb 7 2020
25 min

TWICS: Understanding E-Cig or Vaping Associated Lung Injury

Back from a well-earned vacation, Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he discusses an in-depth article from the United States

Jan 15 2020
6 min

The Entourage Effect aka Cannabis Synergism

I’m sure many people have heard about the “Entourage Effect”, also known as synergism between cannabinoids and other compound in cannabis. But is that actually true? Can

Dec 30 2019
32 min

TWICS: Pathogens and Molds Affecting Cannabis Quality

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. The paper titled; Patho

Dec 16 2019
4 min

Cannabis Pharma Industry Confidential - Interview with Stephen Goldner, Founder & CEO of Pure Green

Stephen “Steve” Goldner was a pharma wunderkind. At age 22 he and his mentor created the modern formulation for methadone used as standard treatment for opioid dependence

Dec 10 2019
44 min

TWICS: Uncovering the Entourage Effect – Do Terpenes Really Matter?

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from the Institute of Plant Sciences in Bet Dagan, Israel which focuse

Dec 1 2019
7 min

Decarboxylate Your Life - The Science of Cannabinoid Decarboxylation

The cannabinoids created within cannabis flowers in their raw form are inactive. It is only when they are “activated” that they become therapeutically useful to us. This

Nov 21 2019
34 min

TWICS: Unlocking The Secrets of Terpene Production in Cannabis

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a fascinating paper from a collaboration between Steep Hill Labs and Medicinal

Nov 19 2019
7 min

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This is hands down one of my favorite episodes. So much great information, I’m big into dabbing and this now open my eyes a bit more. One question I had was do these same toxins apply of your dabbing Live resin. Keep up the great work!

serg818canna · Aug 2020

Great podcast! Lots of great info on cannabis science, business and culture. Two thumbs up!

jajm_pr · Oct 2018

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