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Blazed Weekly News is the official podcast for Blazed Magazine: Blazed is recorded every Thursday at from 6 -7pm and is released each Friday. For news and the latest information on the growing Hemp & Cannabis industry in the Lone Star State. Subscribe to our show online and follow us wherever podcasts are available.

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Texas Legal Update for TRO for HEMP
Today at 2:22 AM

Russell and Rachel interview Tyler Works with Canna Spyglass data services and talk about Texas legal strategy and the lawsuit being heard this week before Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th Civil District Court in Travis County, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX.


Texas Cannabis Crisis | Urgent Lawsuit
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08/21/2026

The first segment of this week's show profiles south Beach Brewing Company as the Legacy sponsor for The Blazed THC Challenge for Beverage of the Year. 

But Jay McGuire joins us again this week along with attorney David Sergi to discuss the lawsuit he filed on the 19th of August. David and Jay both discuss the merits of the case with Russell and Rachel on the podcast this week and urge fellow Texans to vote their conscience this November and elect new leadership regarding cannabis policy! 

#BANDAN 


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Texas Cannabis Lawsuits & Regulatory News
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08/14/2026

Brian Dombrowski, Wyatt Larew, and Jay Maguire are our guest this week to discuss Hemp & Cannabis policy on Blazed Weekly News Podcast this week. 


A number of lawsuits have been filed as many of you know, also the 30 day extension was given on the federal side that could help industry members. 

Voting out bad Texas policies and politicians are discussed as well as corruption. 

Leave your thoughts below. 


THC BAN, Delta-9 and The Future of Smokables
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07/31/2026

Today on the Texas Hemp Show we visit with Jay lMaguire of Maguire strategies to discuss the current rule changes and new enforceable laws for the Delta 8 case. 

More products will now be removed on from the shelves of products beginning with July 31st or tonight at midnight as the time of recording. 

Show discusses possibilities and strategies with five lawsuits that are pending against the Department of Human Health Services. The panel also discussed pending legislation and how to reach out to your Senators here in Texas and let them know your opinions on th...


Hemp Policy in Texas & The Future of Cannabis
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07/20/2026

Talking Points this week Blazed Weekly News 

90th SESSION LEGISLATURE POWER GRAB by STATE AGENCY conflicting rules and legal decisions beverage only support DSHS and sunset committee federal regulation marijuana rescheduling CARVE OUT FOR FLOWER AT DPS NEW AGENCY TEXAS HEMP & CANNABIS BUREAU



UPDATE FLOWER, DSHS, SENATE HEARING
UPDATE FLOWER, DSHS, SENATE HEARING episode artwork
07/10/2026

David Sergi talks with Russell and Rachel about the 15 th Circuit Court of Appeals case is still pending while the recent Senator Perry hearing made a laughing stock of his dog and pony show. Meanwhile positive change in the reschedule conversation and discussion for a hemp bill in Washington. 

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www.texashempreporter.com 


Texas Regulatory & Compliancy Discussion with C.R.A.F.T
Texas Regulatory & Compliancy Discussion with C.R.A.F.T episode artwork
06/30/2026

Chasity Wedgeworth & Rhiannon Yard are Co-Founders of CRAFT (Cannabis Regulatory Alignment Framework & Training), where they helps develop industry-led standards, workforce training, and regulatory solutions for the Texas hemp industry. Also joining the show is Nicholas Mortillaro COO and Consultant EVOKANNA LABS.

https://blazednews.com/thc-challenge/


Moon Man - Bart Sibrel
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06/16/2026

Bart Sibrel our guest these week on to discuss the moon landing conspiracy. Bart presents his take on what happened to him, and his theories on the moon landings. Check out his book Moon man and his documentary film. 

Online at www.Sibrel.com



Barry Cooper: Never Get Busted
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06/08/2026

Barry Cooper is our guest this week on the Blazed Weekly News podcast to discuss his documentary film Never Get Busted the Barry Cooper Story. While the film continues to be recognized in Europe, Canada and Australia with awards, somehow this film has still yet to make any digital platforms in the United States. Why?


Cannabis Policy with CannaZip & Cannasite
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05/29/2026

CannaZip Bagz and Cannasite CEO talk Website Design and Bagging for Cannabis Industry clients. Both Caron and Davis lend their perspective in industry services and policies forthcoming in the year. 

Rachel Nelson Russell Dowden host. 
Leave your comments below. 

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Episode # 262 - Tommy Chong
Episode # 262 - Tommy Chong episode artwork
05/15/2026

Tommy Chong joins Blazed Weekly News for a conversation on cannabis, comedy, activism, pop culture, and a
lifetime of changing American history. From Motown to Cheech & Chong to the modern cannabis movement —
this is a legacy interview you don’t want to miss.

Note:
I edited in some audio clips from their comedy albums that are not on the
original video episode below. Additionally the Audio here is also cleaned up better than
the video version so we can hear Tommy better.

After the interview: I explain since the recording bega...


Confusing Hemp, UFO Discolsure, Mandella Effect, X-Files, Hantivirus and more. . . .
Confusing Hemp, UFO Discolsure, Mandella Effect, X-Files, Hantivirus and more. . . . episode artwork
05/09/2026

Russell and Rachel cover news this week on the 15th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing scheduled for next week as state attorneys filed a motion to appeal the injunction granted last Friday. Also covered this week are news stories regarding regarding UFO disclosure, the mandela effect the missing scientist; the Hantavirus scare, the DEA RESCHEDULE of Marijuana and more. 

Adding in some variety we needed a break from head scratching policy changes. Weird Weekly News coming soon.


TEXAS HEMP FLOWER BACK : Court Grants Injucntion
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05/04/2026

Attorney David Sergi talks Cannabis Policy in regarding The Temporary Injunction that was granted by a judge this week.
Jay Maguire, Rachel Nelson,Dr.Lloyd Covens.


Hemp Industry Hearing Showdown: THCA HEARING
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04/11/2026

David Sergi talks about the hearing Friday that will determine if industry will be granted the TRO or perhaps later an injunction. Jay Maguire worked alongside Sergi and other industry members. The hearing starts at 2pm tomorrow. Sergi says he anticipates an answer no later than 3:15pm.

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 www.texashempreporter.com 

TRO WAS GRANTED AT 3:35 PM FRIDAY!
INJUCTION HEARING IS SET FOR APRIL 24th!


Russell Dowden 
David Sergi 
Jay Maguire 
Rachel Nelson


- Comedian Stoner Rob
- Comedian Stoner Rob episode artwork
04/03/2026

Stoner Rob comes on the show with an update on his spring comedy tour and his new 
Amazon special. Just outside Las Vegas Stoner Rob tells us how he got started in 
comedy and how he was fast tracked right into the business. 

Texas Dates May15-29 

https://www.amazon.com/Stoner-Rob-High-Remember-Forgot/dp/B0B7FCVMTM

https://improv.com/comic/stoner+rob/


New Texas Hemp Rules: THCA Removed - Lawsuit Coming
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03/27/2026

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Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation gives is a legal update on the Fight for Texas Flower 
and the unjust rule making powers that DSHS has taken against Texas retailers of Legal Hemp Flower.

Are Texas Hemp Rules expanding beyond State authority?

Cannabis activist a...


FUTURE THCA FLOWER IN TEXAS UNKNOWN
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03/13/2026

New Rules in Texas for Retailers and Stiffer Fines. THCA Flower goes Dark March 31st, while industry
holders prepare another similar lawsuit against the state agency. 

Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation 
Discuses the lawsuit and strategy stakeholders must be prepared for in the coming weeks. 


Ep. # 254 • Brett Weiss • Smilyn Wellness • Lyfe
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03/06/2026

Ep. # 254 • Brett Weiss • Smilyn Wellness • Lyfe BrandsDescription

Brett Weiss, Co-Founder and CEO of talks with Russell & Rachel about his Brands and his new podcast and Lyfe in the alternative products industries.


Lyfe Mushroom Coffee — smooth, delicious, and packed with the best U.S. grown mushrooms, because mushroom coffee shouldn’t taste like dirt. Drink it solo or mix it with coffee—clean energy, sharp focus, zero crash, delicious taste.


Baked & Blazed -Blazed-fest is coming next week.

Blazed Magazine also drops this week on the show.


Amarillo Republican Chasity Wedgeworth
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02/27/2026

Chasity Wedgeworth is a constitutional conservative running for U.S. Congress to restore faith, freedom, family, and the rule of law. She believes government exists to protect liberty — not manage lives — and that Texas deserves leadership grounded in the Constitution, not political theater.

Jay Maguire is founder of CRAFT and ED of the Texas Hemp Federation, fights for hemp and cannabis policy that makes sense. Lobbyist, strategist, raconteur—he decodes Texas politics with wit, grit, and a sharp eye for the stories others miss.


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Little Beach Harvest - Jay Randolph
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02/20/2026

Ep. #  252


Jay talks about his Tribal Dispensary in Hampton's New York. How they influence culture and operate
as a on-site Consumable Dispensary for their native American tribe and surrounding communities.

Leave a comment below.

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Big Dave Valese at Honey Projects
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02/13/2026

From the gritty underground of the Northeast, Dave Valese (aka “Big Dave”) carved a 29-year legacy as a 
master of cultivation and old-school genetics. He moved more authentic Sour Diesel than most across the region, 
staying true to passion over profit. Starting in 1996, inspired by a cousin’s battle with cancer, Big Dave honed 
his craft in storied cannabis hubs, blending genetics expertise with a focus on wellness. 

Russell and Dave discuss the Culture of Cannabis in both New Jersey and Texas. 

Both are looking forward to working with the High Times magazine in...


Ep. 250 with Dub Equis
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02/06/2026

Dub Equis Headlines our Spring SXSW show at the Shiner Saloon Rooftop March 14th. Producer Derrick Moorhead aka Dub Equis 
discuss music scene and projects he's working on. The band will headline this March on the Rooftop of Shiner. 

We are seeking Sponsors and Booth brands to lock in your booth for next month. 
The Band is likely to be the cover of March. 

Comment below. 


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Rule Changes to Texas Hemp Laws
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01/19/2026

David Sergi and Jay Maguire join the podcast this week after the recent hearing from DSHS public comment period began last week.
Also just the day before this recording the Texas Supreme court Justices hear oral arguments from 
DSHS and Plaintiff SKYE Marketing case or Hometown Hero's case to consume federally legal hemp products. 

A case that was filed 5 years ago by Maguire and Sergi for Hometown and Skye.

Having this Dynamic Duo on the podcast this week is huge insight on where we are and how things play out.


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Nick from Champs Trade Shows - Austin Show
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01/15/2026

Nick Gaulin from Champs Trade Shows talks to Russell about the upcoming Austin Show this week.
Why Austin got 2 shows in 6 months, and why Austin Culture was a magnet for the counter culture giant 
to call home to Texas.


Comedy, Music, Cannabis, & Culture all dew Nick and the Champs team to the Weirdest city in Texas!

https://champstradeshows.com/

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Texas Policy & Rule Changes DSHS
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01/12/2026

Texas Policy & Rule Changes DSHS


Jay Maguire and Shaun Salvaje discussed policy options with the team and how might Texans reacts with (Friday) tomorrow's open public hearings. Comment below what you think about the rule making powers that are coming. 

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TRUMP MARIJUANA ORDERS - WHATS NEXT?
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12/20/2025

TRUMP MARIJUANA ORDERS - WHATS NEXT?

Jay Maguire, Rachel Nelson, Tamara Anderson join Russell for a panel discussion about Trumps move to reschedule Marijuana today. How will this look in the coming years and will it create a big box market for major companies to take the bite from smaller craft cannabis? 

Guest: Tamara Anderson is Founder of Culinary & Cannabis, an all sensory interactive cannabis event production company. Tamara oversees daily operations and growth for Culinary & Cannabis including online content, marketing, and brand partnerships.

https://www.culinaryandcannabisevents.com/press/

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HEMP DISCLOSURE WITH ERIC STEENSTRA
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12/12/2025

 HEMP disclosure with Eric Steenstra  Eric Believed that hemp had the potential to save the planet and that all people who were unjustly imprisoned for Cannabis needed to be released. He dug up countless facts about how Cannabis was demonized and prohibited starting in the 1930’s.  Jack shared his vision for a Cannabis revival by self publishing and distributing hundreds of thousands of copies of his book worldwide.Trump rescheduling cannabis imminently?Jack’s research and passion inspired me to cofound hemp fashion and 

lifestyle brand Ecolution along with Steve DeAngelo in 1992. Steve and I created a line of...


Ep. # 241 - SURVIVING THE 2025 HEMPOCRACY
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12/05/2025

Jeremy Steading from 1836 Kratom & Steading & Sons comes on the program to talk 
with Russell about industry and Regulatory challenges that we face during the 2025 
state legislative session as well as the government shutdown results in Washington 
for alternative products and the Hemp industry. 


Leave comments below. 

Blazed & Boozed After Party Champs Week 
at Shiner Saloon Tuesday 20th January. 


Gummy Challenge is next month - 

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to submit your Gummy brand with 
your magazine display Ad. 


BLAZED & CONFUSED: ROD KIGHT UNROLLED
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11/21/2025

Attorney Rod breaks down the latest on Washington DC as lawmakers in Congress have banned the hemp industry beginning in 11 and 1/2 months. Russell and Rachel discuss the options industry members have by staying active while national Hemp Attorney Rod Kight offers insight and perspective on the coming challenge and lobby efforts our Industry will need to make this coming year. 

www.BlazedNews.com 
www.Cannabusiness.law 


Leave your comments below.


HEMP INDUSTRY BAMBOOZLED BY CONGRESS
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11/14/2025

To discuss Congress Banning the hemp industry this week on the program is both Jay Maguire from the Cannabis retailers Alliance for Texans as well as Kerry Hinkle from Bayou City hemp formerly with the US Hemp Round Table. Kerry Hinkle and Jay Maguire give Insight on the process with Congress and losing the battle recently for hemp. Leave your comments below on this recent news... 

Will Hemp survive the next year? 

www.BlazedNews.com 
Blazed@blazednews.com 

Texas THC Challenge Flower Contest


Dope Pros & the National Hemp Ban
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10/31/2025

Dope Pros discuss their brand and success this year and comment on BlazedFest and the state of Hemp in US Congress. At Dope Pros, we’re all about keeping cannabis real, accessible, compliant, and built for the people, not the corporations. What started as a Texas hustle turned into a mission: to protect the culture that built this industry and make sure hemp stays in the hands of those who actually care about it. 

THIS WINTER $99 QP - https://dopeproshemp.com/

 Leave your comments below. 


Ep. 237 - Timothy Mabry For Lt. Governor of Texas.
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10/24/2025

Timothy Mabry is running for the office if Lt. Governor, and has been the first candidate to announce he is running against Dan Patrick.

The former Fire Fighter and a Veteran is pro cannabis and freedom and supports limited government.
https://timothy4tx.com/ 
www.BlazedNews.com 

Leave your thoughts below and see you at BlazedFest October 25th on Friday morning!

campaign@timothy4tx.com 


Ep. # 236 - Gods Green Goodness - 3GCC
Ep. # 236 - Gods Green Goodness - 3GCC episode artwork
10/22/2025

James staff from gods green goodness in Rockdale TX, comes on the show to discuss their brand as well as the BlazedFest event. 3GCC or 3G Cannabis Co. Is located in Rockdale and offers high quality legal Hemp and cbd products to those who find relief from pain and stress and inflammation.

https://www.3gccllc.com 
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Ep. 235 - | KOI | Gruene Botanicals - Save Vape Industry
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10/07/2025

Matt from Koi stops by and talks BlazedFest and Yeehaw mushroom chocolate with James from Gruene Botanicals. 

Both brands give us an update while we discussed the Vape Ban Lawsuit coming next week from industry members. 

www.BlazedNews.com/blazedfest 

Join us for our Halloween party on Saturday October 25th at Shiner's Saloon on Congress Ave..... 
6pm- 2am. Live Music Smoke Cannon Speed Rolling Costume Contest Stoner Films 

Free Shwag! 

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Ep. 234 - Update on Vape Lawsuite in Texas
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10/07/2025

David Sergi and Joel Thompson with Modern Herb Co. | AHAA discuss the current status of filing the Lawsuit against the Vape Ban.

Joel Thompson - Cofounder of Modern Herb Co / partnered with AHAA American Healthy Alternatives for legislative efforts 
like the SB3 veto and SB2024 lawsuit.  


233 - Texas THC Legal For Adults 21 OLDER
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09/26/2025

Nick Mortillaro with Aim High Distribution discusses policy with Mark Bordas the Executive Director of the Texas Hemp Business Council. 

TABC Age Gating measures and the future of Hemp in US Congress are discussed. But after a grueling summer of Texas Hemp Ban bills, the Game is NOT over . . . . as we near the 7th Inning Stretch of rule making. 

https://texashempbusinesscouncil.com/about-us/ 

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DID ABBOTT VETO OF HEMP BAN KILL THCA FLOWER?
DID ABBOTT VETO OF HEMP BAN KILL THCA FLOWER? episode artwork
09/19/2025

Jay Maguire and Kerry Hinkle talk Hemp Policy on the Show This Week! 
Did Gregg Abbots rule making power fail the Hemp Industry? 

Will THCA flower fall under the bridge as testing policy's change?
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Ep. # 231 JK Distro
Ep. # 231 JK Distro episode artwork
09/17/2025

JK Distro visits the program this week to talk about their business and products here in Texas.
Also CHAMPS Tradeshows was this week so we discussed events and after-parties.


 At JK Distro, we’re committed to making the benefits of hemp accessible to everyone. With a range of value, mid, and top-shelf products, we offer affordable options so everyone can enjoy the health benefits of “The God Plant."

Hemp Legislation Victory in Texas Update on Texas hemp surviving ban bills during the 89th legislative session.


TEXAS HEMPALOOZA CONTINUES
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08/29/2025

Ep. # 229

Cody Fisher from CBD PROS and Brio Drinks joins the podcast this week to discuss the policy of HEMP and his meetings with Governor Abbott. We hope to get some age gating 21+ in place with either executive order from the governor or the legislature. Champs Trade Shows is also coming to Austin in the next week or so.

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Texas Hemp Forecast - Orange Sunshine
Texas Hemp Forecast - Orange Sunshine episode artwork
08/22/2025

 Aaron Owens of Tejas Tonic drops by the Studio and introduces Orange Sunshine his latest flavor of THC Tonic. Talking Music, Cannabis and Culture we discuss policy and Opportunities in the Texas Hemp Industry. Right now when you order his new Orange Sunshine online - receive a FREE PRE-ROLL when you visit https://tejastonic.com • USE PROMO CODE - TEJAS 25 or PREROLL for either a Discount or a free Creamsicle Preroll from our friends at FreshGrown TX 

The Texas THC Challenge is our annual Beverage competition is also underway this month. 

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