First Smoke of The Day
byBlackleaf & PackGods
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Welcome to First Smoke of the Day – The Ultimate Cannabis Industry Podcast!First Smoke of the Day is your go-to podcast for Exclusive insider Access to Cannabis Culture, Cultivation, Entrepreneurship, and more. Tune in for behind-the-scenes interviews with Cultivators, Hashmakers, Breeders, Brand owners, Athletes, Musicians, Smugglers, and the Fearless Hustlers shaping the cannabis industry. Discover Untold stories, expert tips, and valuable lessons from cannabis legends and innovators. From navigating underground movements to uncovering entrepreneurial success stories, we bring you real stories, hard truths, and actionable insights from the people driving cannabis culture forward.Why Subscribe? • Hear Stories from Industry Disruptors & Legends ...
Episodes(40 episodes)
We Smoked 100 Strains to Find the Best
70 plus phenos. One room. The most elite pheno hunt panel we have ever assembled. Jordan from Trinity Association brings 900 popped Oishi seeds worth of work to the table. This is what real pheno hunting looks like with the right people in the room.Trinity Association, Blueprint Cannabis, HYTEK Michigan, Exotic Matter, Twist and Wizard Trees.Subscribe to First Smoke of the Day for weekly cannabis culture, genetics deep dives and the realest conversations in the industry.Members get early access and unreleased content at fsotd.com<...
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 2h 7m 38s
Green Dawg: Taking Investor Money Is The Fastest Way To Ruin Your Cannabis Brand
No investors. No outside money. No compromise. Ever. That is the Green Dog way and it is exactly why the weed hits different.Drew from Green Dog and Barney sit down with First Smoke of the Day for one of the most honest conversations about building a craft cannabis brand that actually lasts. Self funded, multi state, 350 plus genetics in the library and zero intention of changing the formula.We get into why they never took investor money, how they failed in Arizona and won in Florida, the real MSO blueprint, ego death...
Published: Jun 15, 2026Duration: 1h 53m 9s
Phresh Harvest: He Left California With 250 Plants In A U-Haul With Cops Right Behind Him
250 plants hanging in the back of a U-Haul. Cops right behind him on the hill. He busted a left and drove all the way to safety.That was the last day Jay from Phresh Harvest grew in California. Within four months he packed his life in a box and moved to a dirt lot in Oklahoma with no building and no plan. 259 days later he had a facility up and his first harvest in the ground.This is one of the rawest grower stories we have ever sat down with....
Published: Jun 8, 2026Duration: 1h 26m 53s
North Coast: Cookies Showed Up With Wet Weed. Michigan Sent Them Home.
First Smoke of the Day pulls up to a secret location in Detroit with Travis from North Coast, Mike the hashmaker from Fathead Farms, and Zoot from Zoot Rolls. While the chefs cook dinner and we work through the Z Olympics LA box, we get into one of the most real conversations about building a brand, why big names fail in Michigan and what it actually takes to make hash worth smoking.We get into why Cookies showed up with wet weed and got sent home. Why only 4 to 5 percent of cannabis on the market is...
Published: Jun 2, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 40s
Bring Your Best Dab: Michigan Is Competing With Oregon For The Best Hash In The Country
Michigan hash is not playing around anymore. And this event proves it.First Smoke of the Day pulls up to Bring Your Best Bag and Bring Your Best Dab in Detroit for a two day live event featuring some of the best hash, flower, edibles and cannabis innovation in the Midwest. This is not a West Coast thing anymore. Michigan is in the conversation and everyone in this room knows it.We sat down with four different brands and operators that each represent a completely different side of what Michigan cannabis is building right...
Published: May 25, 2026Duration: 1h 13m 39s
Up The Hill: Coach Kicked Him Out For Smoking. Now He Spars With Champions.
He got kicked out for smoking weed. He quit. Now he spars with UFC champions.Bryce from Up The Hill is back on First Smoke of the Day three years after his first episode. When we first met he was running loads up and down the state. Now he owns one of the top cannabis brands in California, just made his pro MMA debut in front of 21,000 people, and is training alongside Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan.This is what three years of full send actually looks like.This one is for the...
Published: May 18, 2026Duration: 1h 30m 36s
Alien Labs & Connected: They Got Denied Four Times And Still Built The Dopest Spot In NYC
Cali weed is now on a shelf in New York City. And we were there for it.First Smoke of the Day pulled up to Torches by Palanco Brothers on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan for 420 weekend. Right above us, Alien Labs and Connected flower legally sitting on a shelf in one of the most historic buildings in New York City. A 100 year old cigar lounge where Frank Sinatra, Giuliani and every major hedge fund in New York once had a box. Now it belongs to the culture.We sat down with Ted...
Published: May 11, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 28s
Pot Brothers at Law: You Are Talking Yourself Into Handcuffs Every Single Time
You are probably doing it wrong every single time you get pulled over.The Pot Brothers at Law are back for Part 2 and this one could literally keep you out of handcuffs. Whether you are driving through a legal state, crossing state lines, heading to a 420 event, or just going about your day with weed on you, this conversation covers everything you need to know right now.Most people think cannabis is legal so they are protected. It is not fully legal. It is semi legal. And the moment you open your mouth...
Published: May 4, 2026Duration: 1h 44m 52s
Elusive: Why The Prettiest Weed Almost Never Smokes The Best
Nobody knew his name. Now everyone wants his pack.Ron from Elusive has been one of the most quietly influential figures in the Los Angeles cannabis market for years. Growing for some of the biggest names in the game, hunting strains that move markets, and building a facility that cost seven figures to get right. This is the full story and it has never been told like this before.From buying a dispensary with fake paperwork, getting robbed by the same two cops every single month, blowing the power on a seven figure...
Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 2h 4m 53s
Mendo Dope: They Brought 10 Year Old Frenchy Hash To The 420 Special
It is 420. Mendo Dope is here. And they brought 10 year old hash made with Frenchy Canoli.This is the 420 special First Smoke of the Day has been waiting to do. Mendo Dope pulls up on the most important day of the year with their brand new album Censored dropping today, the first episode of Battle of the Trees Season 2 dropping today, and a jar of hash made a decade ago under the moonlight with the legendary Frenchy Canoli. Triple drop on 420. This is what it looks like when the culture shows up for itself.<...
Published: Apr 20, 2026Duration: 1h 37m 18s
American Autoflower Cup: 'Rosin Ruined Hash' — The Secret Cup Founder Goes There
The man who built the Secret Cup, launched Chalice, and has been at every major hash competition in the world sits down with Lance to judge the American Autoflower Cup live and he doesn't hold back.Jeremy breaks down the real history of hash competitions, why he thinks rosin ruined the BHO market, and what autoflower is about to do to the entire cannabis industry. Plus — live judging on camera. Watch him go through the entries in real time.Whether you're a grower, a hash maker, or just love the culture, this one's fo...
Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 11s
G-PUTT: Hidden Network Powering Brands, Fashion & Music & Art
This one’s different.Episode 200 and we had to bring in someone who’s been moving behind the scenes long before most people were paying attention.G PUT isn’t just part of the culture, he’s helped build it.From streetwear to cannabis, music, branding, and real business moves, this episode breaks down what most people never see:• The real power of teams• How brands actually get built• Why relationships hype• And how to turn passion into something that paysThis is...
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 2h 12m 4s
Robertson Glass: How Smoking Devices Became a Luxury Industry
In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with Robertson Glass, one of the most respected glass artists in the cannabis industry.From building high-end custom glass pieces to navigating the evolution of glass rigs, tips, and smoking culture — Robertson shares his full journey. We get into how the glass industry grew alongside cannabis, what makes certain pieces worth thousands, and how innovation like glass tips is changing the game.He also breaks down the business side of glass blowing, global demand, collaborations, and the reality of selling luxury fu...
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 1h 21m 49s
PHENO HUNT SPECIAL: Zikigai Gardens, Umami, Elusive, Payaso & Philip, Twistin Terps
This episode is something special.We brought together some of the most respected genetic hunters and breeders in the game to break down one thing: the art of the pheno hunt.At the table we’ve got Raw Genetics, Elusive, the Cannabis Brothers, and OG breeder Umami — all sitting down with Lance to go through jars, smoke through fenos, and talk about what it really takes to find the next legendary strain.We’re talking 100+ years of combined growing experience in one room.This episode dives into:...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 2h 2m 15s
Humboldt Seed Company: The Family Behind Blueberry Pancakes & Elite Genetics
Humboldt Seed Company joins First Smoke of the Day for a long-awaited conversation about legacy, breeding, and the story behind Blueberry Pancakes and Blueberry Muffin.This episode is three years in the making.Blackleaf sits down with the father-and-daughter team behind Humboldt Seed Co to talk about modern seed development, large-scale phenohunts, global expansion, and what it actually takes to build elite genetics from the ground up.We dive into:• The origin of Blueberry Muffin & Blueberry Pancakes• How large phenohunts really work• What separa...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 1h 37m 9s
Marigold Sweets: What You’ve Been Told About Edibles Is Wrong, Tips & Tricks
Marigold Sweets joins First Smoke of the Day to break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about edibles. From her time on Bong Appétit to becoming a leading voice in cannabis cooking, Vanessa dives deep into infusion techniques, dosing, decarboxylation, temperature control, concentrates vs flower, and how to make edibles that actually taste good. We talk about the science behind infusing butter, oils, tinctures, and concentrates, common edible mistakes, how long infusion really takes, and why most people are doing it wrong. This episode covers cannabis cooking for beginners and experienced consumers alike, inc...
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 8s
Ridgeline Farms & Huckleberry Hill: What It Really Takes to Run a Top-Tier Operation
On this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Ridgeline Farms and Huckleberry Hill Farms for a real conversation about cultivation, standards, and protecting the culture.This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s growers talking about process, pressure, and what it actually takes to maintain quality in today’s cannabis industry.We get into:• Craft vs large-scale production• Sungrown and indoor cultivation philosophies• Why consistency matters more than hype• The realities of operating in California• Legacy farms and the responsi...
Published: Feb 16, 2026Duration: 2h 11m 52s
Mean Gene & Biovortex: The LIME Line, Real Breeding Takes Years. Infamous Terps
In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Mean Gene and Biovortex for a deep, no-nonsense conversation about genetics, breeding discipline, and why real results take time. This isn’t surface-level talk or recycled opinions. It’s a grounded breakdown of what actually separates long-term builders from people chasing quick wins.Mean Gene and Biovortex get into the realities of working with genetics, the mistakes most people make early on, and why consistency, patience, and experience matter more than hype or trends. They talk openly about trial and error, the importance of l...
Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 3h 39m 5s
Karma Glass: Inside the World of High-Level Glass Art, The Real Story
Karma Glass joins First Smoke of the Day for a real conversation on how glass became the heart of cannabis culture.This episode dives into the evolution of functional art, the rise of the modern glass scene, and what it actually takes to build a brand that lasts in an industry driven by craft, community, and credibility. We talk art versus business, collaboration, legacy, and how the glass world has grown alongside cannabis itself.Karma Glass breaks down the mindset behind the work, the culture that shaped the movement, and why authenticity still...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 6s
Blacklist: Stories They Told Us to Never Talk About. Truth Behind Raids, Robberies & Rumors
First Smoke family - this episode goes all the way in.We sit down with Blacklist for a candid conversation about what’s unfolding inside the cannabis industry right now. From rumors and behind-the-scenes stories to raids, robberies, media influence, and the growing divide between the legal and underground markets, this discussion covers topics most people avoid addressing publicly.We talk through how power actually operates in cannabis, why many operators feel pushed to the margins, what federal pressure looks like away from the headlines, and how silence and selective narratives continue to sh...
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 1h 53m 44s