Inside Cultivation

What Commercial Growers Can Learn from Coastal Sun | Episode 30

Watch the latest Inside Cultivation episode to discover how regenerative organic farming is reshaping commercial cannabis—and why one California company refused to compro

The Commercial Cannabis Reality Check | Episode 29

In this episode of Inside Cultivation, host Eljay sits down with cultivation consultant JJ Cross, a grower with 26 years of hands-on experience helping commercial cannabi

The Real Cost of Going Legal | Episode 28

The cannabis industry was built by legacy growers… so why are so many of them disappearing? In this powerful episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Lorien

The Machine Big Tobacco Made Illegal | Episode 27

Tune into the latest episode of Inside Cultivation for a sharp entrepreneurial story in the cannabis space — and a real look at what most operators still get wrong about

How to Pheno Hunt Like a Pro | Episode 26

In this episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Shane Ponto, co-founder of Maven Genetics—one of California’s most respected cannabis genetics and cultivati

40 Years: Prison, Risk & Building Advanced Nutrients | Episode 25

In this special episode of Inside Cultivation, the script is flipped — BigMike sits in the hot seat for the first time. Interviewed by ACT specialist Eljay, BigMike revea

What growers can learn from Texas’ bold strategy | Episode 24

How did Texas build a $10 billion recreational market — without legalization? In this eye-opening episode of Inside Cultivation, host BigMike sits down with Colton Luthe

Inside Europe's Hidden Cannabis Cultivation Revolution | Episode 22

From underground roots to a legal cannabis empire—this week BigMike sits down with Ben Green of Grow Motion, one of Europe’s leading cultivators. With over 4,000 growers

Inside the Caribbean Cannabis Boom | Episode 23

In this episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Bobby Forde, Terrral Mapp, Candy Fraser, and Kevvian Black to explore why St. Vincent and the Grenadines is

Great Grows Start with Great Leadership | Inside Cultivation Ep. 21

The success of your grow starts with your ability to lead. In this game-changing episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with renowned business fixer Chris Coll

Michigan Matt’s No-BS Guide to Commercial Success | Episode 20

What separates top-tier cultivators from those just getting by? In this game-changing episode, BigMike sits down with Matt Roseman—aka Michigan Matt—a seasoned cultivatio

Your Secret Weapon: What The Industry Gets Wrong About Cannabis Genetics| Episode 19

In this episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Kevin and Brendan McKernan of Medicinal Genomics to unpack what the cannabis industry is still getting wrong

Why 20% of Cannabis Consumers Feel Nothing From Edibles | Episode 18

On this episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Dr. Riley Kirk — cannabis scientist, TikTok phenom, and author of Reefer Wellness — for one of our most reve

[EXCLUSIVE] Bob Cain Reveals BigMike’s Wild Outlaw Grow Ops | Episode 17

Before legalization. Before tech. Before anyone dared to say craft cannabis out loud… There was Bob Cain and BigMike — two outlaw growers rewriting the rules from deep i

No BS, Just Fire: How This Grower Hits 5 Pounds Per Light Indoors

If you're serious about leveling up your grow game, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. In our latest Inside Cultivation podcast, we sit down with James D

What No One Tells You About Psychedelics—Until Now! | Episode 15

In this powerful and mind-expanding episode, BigMike sits down with Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and leading voice in the psychedelic therapy movement.

How 818 Went from Garage Grows to 10x Scale – Fast | Episode 16

This week, BigMike sits down with cannabis industry OG and 818 Brands mastermind Rami Vardi—an innovator who’s been pushing boundaries and setting standards for nearly tw

From Prison to Emerald Cup Legend | Episode 13

In this must-watch episode, BigMike sits down with John Casali, founder of Huckleberry Hill Farms, a multiple Emerald Cup winner and a true Humboldt legend. John has spe

How To Grow The Perfect Craft Cannabis At Scale | Episode 12

BigMike sits down with Jack Whipple, legendary cultivator and author of the CCI Black Book and the new Crop-Steering Super System. 🌱🔥 Jack shares his incredible journey

Why Most Cannabis Brands Fail (And How to Succeed) | Episode 11

In this game-changing episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Guy Rocourt, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Papa & Barkley, to uncover the secrets behind