Cannasations w/ Kris

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By: Kris Brown

Cannasation /ˈkanəsāSH(ə)n/ noun A talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people about cannabis, in which "reefer madness" myths are busted, stigmas are deconstructed and a whole heckin load of good times are had Kris Brown /kris broun/ proper noun Host of Cannasations w/ Kris, voiceover artist, cannabis connoisseur, deep-voiced gentleman

Another Collab w/ Fern's Flowers
#115
Today at 8:20 AM

WE GOT ANOTHER ONE!!!  In this short episode, I sit down with Elysa, owner of Fern's Flowers in Proctorsville, Vermont. We talk about the collabortion preroll we have coming out and the importance of coming together, and a what she would eat as her last meal in the segment, On Weed. Thank you for collaborating with me on this preroll. 

Look out for more big things coming in 2025!


Being In Community With Yourself w/ Edwin
#114
09/09/2025

In this weeks episode, I sit down with Edwin Owusu, by day, UVM debate coach/English department lecture, by night, rapper/artist. We sit back and talk about what got him here in Vermont, his artistry, and what's going on with the Vermont Hip Hop Flood Relief. Thank you so much for coming on the show and sharing your story with us. 

Give him a follow @ghanatoamerica and @hiphopforfloodrelief. 

Make sure you give @cannasationskrispodcast, on Instagram. Got some big things rolling out. We gone be live, in 2025! 


Talkin' w/ Island Sun
#113
09/02/2025

This week, I sit down with Scott, owner of Island Sun Cannabis. we sit down and talk about what it was like growing up around cannabis, the "legacy" conversation, and some of his favorite music artist. Thank you, Scott, for coming on and sharing your story with us. 

Goggle Island Sun Cannabis. 

Make sure you give @cannasationskrispodcast, on Instagram. Got some big things rolling out. We gone be live, in 2025! 


Changin' What's In the Glasses w/ Modern Day Kannabis
#112
08/26/2025

In this episode, I sit down with Dusty, owner Modern Day Kannabis and Vermont Heady Labels! We sit down and talk about whats going on shares the meaning of what modern day, the importance of collaboration, and having a plug for hot sauce (HA!). Thank you, Dusty, for coming on and sharing your story and helping me bring my ideas to life. Can't see what else we can create!

Follow on Insta, @moderndaykannabis and @vermontheadylabel. 

Make sure you give @cannasationskrispodcast, on Instagram. Got some big things rolling out. We gone be live, in 2025! 


Ninny Goat & Co. 1 Year Celebration
#111
08/19/2025

This week, I pulled up to Fairlee, VT to the one year anniversary! I sit down with Jette, owner of Calabash Gardens, Ivan from Snowbird Botanicals, Airon, owner of Ninny Goat & Co., Bobby from Haute & Heady, and Z Libericion of Aboliton In Action. Thank you again, Airon, for inviting me down for a good time and local foods.

Follow them on the gram!

Big news being released in 2025! Be on the lookout. 


Kickin It w/ Oski's
#110
08/05/2025

This week, I sit down with Leo, owner of Oski's Cultivation. We sit back and talk about the origin of the name, his favorite growing practice and travelling, the interesting people he would smoke with in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Leo, for pulling up and sharing your story with us 

Make sure you follow him on Insta, @oskiscult2.0. 

Follow me! @cannasationskrispodcast on Instagram for latest updates and where you can get the Pine Rock/Cannasations preroll. 2025, oh, we ain't done! Keep a lookout. Stay Blazin' and Stay Amazin'!


Makin Hits & Taking Shits w/ Charlie Mayne
#109
07/29/2025

This week, I sit down and chop it up with performing artist, Charlie Manye. We sit back and talk about him moving to Vermont, the weed scene in California, the music scene in Vermont, and what his last meal would be, in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much, Charlie, for pulling up on me and sharing your story. 

Make sure you follow him on Insta, @charlimayne

Follow me! @cannasationskrispodcast on Instagram for latest updates and where you can get the Pine Rock/Cannasations preroll. 2025, oh, we ain't done! Keep a lookout. Stay Blazin' a...


Par-tokin' w/ Combined Insurance
#108
07/22/2025

This week, I sit down with Cameron, agency owner of Combined Insurance. We sit back and talk about we the company offers to the cannabis community, how cannabis has made a positive impact, and some interesting people that he what smoke with in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Cam, for pulling up and sharing your story. 

Make sure you find the Cannasations/Pine Rock preroll! on shelves now. next one is going to be another hit. Always trying to infused something. 2025, we live. 


Cleanin' w/Clean Cannabis
#107
06/24/2025

This week, I pull up to the amazing facility Clean Cannabis and sit down with one of the owners, Devin. We talk about the amazing contribution that cannabis had in his life, some of the futuristic capabilities of Clean, and "sessionable moments" in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Devin, for sitting down and sharing your story. 

Find them on Facebook, since Instagram be tripping. 

Follow me! @cannasationskrispodcast on Instagram for latest updates and where you can get the Pine Rock/Cannasations preroll. 2025, oh, we ain't done! Keep a lookout. Stay Blazin' and Stay Amazin'!


*Pine Rock x Cannasations-Collaboration Conversation*
#106
06/19/2025

In this episode, I sit down with Alex, owner of Pine Rock Cultivation. We talk about what it was like growing up in the Midwest, moving to Vermont and learning about the crazy laws, the meaning behind the name, and what his road trip music would be in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Alex, for coming on the show sharing your story, and doing a collab with me!

Find him on Instagram, pine_rock_vt.

Got that collab preroll on the shelves! Make sure you follow @cannasationskrispodcast for latest updates and episodes. 2-25 is...


Award Winnin' w/ Trichome Ranch
#105
06/10/2025

In this episode, I sit down with Brian, owner/operator of Trichome Ranch. We sit back and talk about the what got him into cannabis, opening up James Beard, award winning cocktail bar in NYC, and his recent road trip in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Brian, for pulling up and sharing your story. 

Make sure you give him a follow on Insta, trichome_ranch.

Make sure you follow @cannasationskrispodcast for all latest updates. Lookout for the collaboration with Pine Rock hitting the shelves soon. More things to come. Stay Blazin' and Stay Amazin'!


Wrappin' w/ Peelz
#104
06/03/2025

In this week's episode, I sit down with Ethan, co owner of the innovative company Peelz! We sit down and chop it up about what it was like growing up in Atlanta, what this new product is and about, and after we roll up a fruit wrap, we find out some of the activities he likes in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Ethan, for pulling up on the show!

Also, New pre-roll on the way! Pine Rock x Cannasations are about to hit you with the BIG 1, 2! Fire in the air, vibes through the roof. Get...


*THE 100TH EPISODE*
#103
05/27/2025

Here's to the 100th episode! Today, we pull a little switcharoo and turn the tables on the host. Liz Wiley, from Winooski Organics and host of the former podcast, Blunt & Boujie, sits down with Kris and finds out how he started the podcast, some of the things coming down the pipeline, where he sees the podcast in 2 years, and some of the new music he's been bumping in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Liz for being a wonderful host and taking the time to create the future of Cannasations w/ Kris. 

Big things coming in 2025! Be o...


Vermont Cannabis Convention *Part 2*
#102
05/20/2025

Part 2 of the Vermont Cannabis Convention. Thank you to all that contributed to the show. Bring things coming in 2025. Be on the lookout for thew big 1, 2! 


Vermont Cannabis Convention 2025 *Part 1*
#101
05/13/2025

This is the first part Vermont Cannabis Convention! Part 2 coming soon! Thank you to all that made this episode possible.


Preppin' w/ Me *Vermont Cannabis Convention*
#100
04/29/2025

In this short episode, I talk about the Vermont Cannabis Convention on 5/2-3. Exhibitors, speakers, and so much more on display! Hope to see you there, its going to be a great time!

 Follow @cannasationskrispodcast! Keep a lookout, big things in '25! Stay Blazin' & Stay Amazin'!


*420 Special w/ Winooski Organics
#99
04/22/2025

Happy 420!!!! This week, i pulled up to Winooski Organics for a special holiblaze episode! I sit back at talk with Micheal, owner of All Bliss Cannabis, Ed Furci, cofounder and owner of Winooski Organics, Sam Wohabe, budtender and UVM student student,  and Connor Saunders, another budtender there. We cover a variety of subjects. Thank you all from sitting down with me and talking! 

Give all them a follow on Insta: 

@winooskiorganics_vt
@all_blisscannabis
@samwohabe
@csteezy95

And of course, @cannasationskrispodcast! Keep a lookout, bring things for 205! Stay Blazin' & Stay Amazin'!


Humbly w/ Hello Hi *Budtender Special*
#98
04/15/2025

This week,  I sit down with Shimon David, a budtender at  the new dispensary, "Hello Hi" in Winooski. We sit down and chop it up about moving to different states, the importance of collaboration, and some of the hip hop artist that influenced his swag in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for pulling up and sharing your story. (This man does MMA training!)

Follow him on Instagram @collabz301. 

Make sure you follow me @cannasationkrispodcast. Big things on the horizon. 


Circlin' w/ Full Circle Farm
#97
04/10/2025

This week, I sit down with Sara Farnsworth, owner of Full Circle Farm and a certified gangier. We sit down and talk about how Full Circle grew, raising children and having a cannabis business, and her favorite snack in the segment, On Weed. Thank you for coming on the show and speaking about your journey. 

You can follow her on Insta, @fullcirclevt. 

Big things on the horizon on '25! Keep watching. 


*NECANN 2025 in Boston*
#96
04/01/2025

In this episode, I am out in Boston at NECANN 2025! We talk to a variety of guests throughout the weekend. I talk to Gangiers, growers, lounge operators, and an NBA legend. Check out the episode! 

make sure you give me a follow @cannasationskrispodcast on Insta and Cannasations w/ Kris on YouTube!


Stayin' Young w/ Bright Valley Organics
#95
03/18/2025

This week, I sit down with Patrick from Bright Valley Organics. We talk about growing up around it, how he founnd his love for cannabis, and his love for music in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for coming on the show and talking with me!

Please give him a follow @brightvalleyorganics. 

Also, make sure you give me a follow at @cannasationskrispodcast. Catch me at NECANN in Boston March 21-23! Very excited for these opportunities I'm embarking on. If you out there, pull up on your favorite podcast and say high!


Stayin' Young w/ Bright Valley Organics
#94
03/18/2025

This week, I sit down with Patrick from Bright Valley Organics. We talk about growing up around it, how he founnd his love for cannabis, and his love for music in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for coming on the show and talking with me!

Please give him a follow @brightvalleyorganics. 

Also, make sure you give me a follow at @cannasationskrispodcast. Catch me at NECANN in Boston March 21-23! Very excited for these opportunities I'm embarking on. If you out there, pull up on your favorite podcast and say high!


Puffin' Tough w/ Tumbleweed Sugar Co.
#93
03/11/2025

This week, I sit down with Sean McSoley and Larry Bissonnette of Tumbleweed Sugar Co. We sit down and talk about how they met, the "short" meaning behind the name and some of the things they like to do when they smoke in the segment, On Weed. Thank you gentlemen, for coming on the show and sharing your stories. 

Make sure you give them a follow @tumbleweed_cultivation.

Told y'all...big things happen in 2025, be on the lookout! 
 


Chuckin' w/ Vermont Cannabis Convention 2025
#92
03/04/2025

This week, Eli Harrington comes on for the fourth time! We talk about about upcoming events: Vermont Cannabis Convention, NECANN, and the "Weedchuck" awards! Check out the episode to find the latest in the Vermont cannabis scene! 

Give them a follow @vermontijuana and @vtcannabisconvention. 

Told y'all...big things happen in 2025, be on the lookout!


Talkin' about Black Cannabis Week
#91
02/25/2025

This week, I went down to ZenBarn to talk to Kristal Bush, Sherron Perry-Thomas, and Brandy to talk about whats going on in the cannabis front in Philadelphia. These are some ladies that I'm going to have to have on again because their stories individually is something to be heard! Kristal is the founder of Free My Weedman, Sherron being the founder of Black Cannabis Week, and Brandy a chairman for Black Cannabis Week AND an educator. We found some free time to sit down and talk about the advocacy work and what Black Cannabis Week involves. Thank you...


Talkin' w/ 45 North Nursery
#90
02/18/2025

This week, I sit down with Jason, owner of 45 North Nursery. We sit back and talk about how he landed in Vermont, his perspective on how everyone should have cannabis, how small the basketball world is here, and his preferred way of smoking in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Jason, for pulling up and sharing your story. 

Make sure you give him a follow on Insta, @45n_nurseries_vt.

Big things on the horizon on '25! Keep watching. 


Kickin It w/ Garcias/Es-K
#88
02/04/2025

This week, I sit down with Robert Ronci a.k.a Es-K, part owner of Garcias Tobacco Shop, also a beatmaker. We sit back and talk about how long he's been making beats, owning Garcias, and his expanded pallet for music! We also touch on some of his accomplishments in the music industry. Thank you, my guy, for pulling up and sharing your story. 

Make sure you give him a follow on Insta, @garciastobaccoshop, @gcc_vermont, and @beatsbyesk. 

Big things on the horizon on '25! Keep watching. 


 


Taxin' w/ Fern's Flowers & New England Taxes
#87
01/21/2025

This week, I have Elysa, owner of Fern's Flowers and New England Tax Company. I pull up to her home and talk about taxes, her interesting perspective on raising her kids around it (did you know liquor store were an essential business during COVID), and I get to share a Stevie Nicks story that is "allegedly" true in the segment, On Weed. Thank you, Aylsa, for allowing me into your home and sharing your story with me!

Make sure you give her a follow on Insta, @ferns.flowersvt.

Got some big things happening in 2025! Y'all...


Educating w/ Family Tree
#86
01/14/2025

This week, I have Ben and Jane Lanza, owners of Family Tree. They invite me into their home to sit back and talk about the start of legalization, the education that they are giving around cannabis, and the music business they had before cannabis, in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me and the world. 

Make sure you give her a follow on Insta, @thisisfamilytree.

Got some big things happening in 2025! Y'all be on the lookout. 


HRin' w/ Winooski Organics
#85
01/07/2025

On this episode, I sit down with Liz Wiley, Human Resources and Director of Education at Winooski Organics. We munch on some tasty treats from Rosie's and talk about being raised in Vermont, having her own cannabis podcast, giving podcast business advice, and her passion for poetry in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much, Liz, for pulling up on me and conversing! 

Make sure you give her a follow @winooskiorganics_vt and @lizwileyinsta.

Got some big things happening in 2025! Y'all be on the lookout. 


Teasin' 2025 w/ Kris
#84
12/03/2024

I'm baaaaaaaack!!! Whats good people?!? Hope all has been well. Just wanted to give you a little update of whats going on and whats going to be happening. Excited to get back into the swing of things!

Follow me on Insta @cannasationskrispodcast.

Stay blazin' and stay amazin'!


Medicine Working w/ Mindful Journey Work
#83
10/22/2024

This week, we have Peggy Dippen, owner of Mindful Journey Work. She practices the medicinal side of cannabis in the psychedelic aspect. We sit down and talk about how her journey started, the process of the ritual, and her tree hugging in the woods in the segment, On Weed. Thank you for allowing me to come into your home and you sharing your story.  

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Make sure you keep a l...


Flying w/ Yellowbird Cannabis
#82
10/01/2024

This week, I have Kate from Yellowbird Cannabis and Kate's Food Truck on Rt. 15. We sit down and talk about how she got into cannabis, her love for growing, and, folks, we have another Swifty! Did you know that there is a Phish Swifty group?!? Learn something new everyday. Find out what else she does in the segment, On Weed. 

Make sure you give her a follow on Insta, @yellowbirdvt.

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never m...


Foodin' w/ Ninny Goats & Co.
#81
09/24/2024

This episode, I pull up in Fairlee to chop it up with Airon Shaw, owner of Ninny Goat & Co.  We sit down and talk about food, how the name come about, food, and more food! We also had some convo around the first time smoking, ADHD and coke, and reading the Bible high! Thank you, Airon, for having me down and the whole ass vent session we had prerecording!

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! M...


Runnin' w/ Farmer's Underground
#80
09/17/2024

This week, I have the running Lt. Governor John Rodgers and his son, Johnny Rodgers, owners of Farmer's Underground. We talk about the amount of Johns in the family, what was missing since cannabis has been legal, making this a family thing, and running for Lieutenant Governor. Thank you for coming on the show and telling your story. 

Make sure you give them a follow on Insta, @farmers_underground_vt. 

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never mi...


Caregivin' w/ Bourgeois Buds
#79
09/10/2024

This week, I sit down with Jordan and Abby of Bourgeois Buds. He came up on his birthday to do a show with me! After he gor me stoned off my ass, we talk about his relationship with cannabis, having 5 kids and being a grower, how team work makes the dream work, and how Oreos got her to say yes in the segment, On Weed. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. 

Make sure you give them a follow on Insta, @bourgeios_buds!

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for u...


Dabbin' w/ Gaston Weed Co.
#78
09/03/2024

This week, we sit down with Ebo, owner of Gaston Weed Co. After a few dabs, we sit and talk about what lead him to get into the cannabis industry, "Flower Island" in the store, and what he likes to eat in the segment, On Weed. Thank you for pulling up on me and sharing your story. 

You can follow him on Insta @ebo420. 

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Make sure you ke...


Groovin' w/ Goddess Grove
#77
08/27/2024

This week, Dana from Goddess Grove pulls up to the show! We sit down and chop it up about how she got into cannabis, moving from Boston to Humbolt, some of the things that happened when she was out there, and she flips one of my questions on me in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for the conversation and sharing your story.

You can follow her on Insta @lilgangamama_ and her business page, @goddessgrovefarm.  

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you su...


Kickin' It w/ Snowbird Botanicals
#76
08/20/2024

This week, I visited Snowbird Botanicals in Barnett! I sit down with Ivan, Cindy, and James after a delightful Peruvian meal for the Peruvian Independence Day! We talk about how they met, The meaning behind Snowbird, and how James is learning cannabis the right way. We also talk to Chef Scott, owner/chef of Green Mountain Gourmet. We talk about his background in cannabis and the culinary industry.

You can follow them on Insta @snowbirdbotanicals and @chef_b_nh. 

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make s...


Shinin' w/ Moonrise Alchemy
#75
08/06/2024

This week, I sit down with Tulsi, owner/operator of Moonrise Alchemy and Moonrise Botanicals. She talks about her relationship with cannabis, her first time smoking with her brother, some of her struggles with the regulations, and an aquired skill that very few stoners have in the segment, On Weed. Thank you so much for coming on the show and sharing your story. 

You can follow her on Insta @moonrisealchemy and @moon.risebotanicals. 

Don't forget to follow Cannasations w/ Kris on Instagram (@cannasationskrispodcast) for updates on future episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so...