Good PizzZa Podcast

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  Episode 195: Michigan Growers Beat All of California: Growing Pains Wins the Proper Smoke League 11.08.2026 1j 45mnt

  Michigan's Growing Pains bred and grew the Banana Taffy, entered it last minute, and beat every California grower in the Proper Smoke League. Tom and Seth of Growing Pains came up through Michigan basements, illegal caregiver traps, and the gray market years before a single license existed in the state. They built a 300-light indoor operation, bred their own genetics, and then flew to California and won. This is the full story. In this episode, JP sits down with the Proper Smoke League champ...
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  Episode 194: From Costa Rica to Cannabis Club Manager: How Helga Built a Global Training Program 10.08.2026 53mnt

  Helga built a global budtender training program in 8 countries. Here's how she got there, and why the culture needs more people like her. Helga is a Costa Rican-born cannabis educator who worked her way from restaurant manager to cannabis club manager in Barcelona before launching Global Budtender Training, a worldwide certification program built in partnership with Oaksterdam University. In under a year she has trained over 100 budtenders across more than 8 countries, and the world tour is n...
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  Episode 193: From Fugitive to Award-Winning Breeder | The Mile High Dave Story 🌿 04.08.2026 56mnt

  Some of the best cannabis stories are about redemption. This episode was filmed at Mary Jane Berlin from the incredible Mills Nutrients activation, where JP sat down with Mile High Dave for an honest conversation about one of the wildest journeys in cannabis. Growing up in Southern California, Dave’s passion for the plant led him down a path that eventually put him on the run from law enforcement for nearly a decade. During those years, he continued cultivating, refining his craft, and deve...
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  Episode 192: He Went Broke 3 Times Before Building a Global Cannabis Nutrients Empire. Mike Mills 28.07.2026 46mnt

  Mills Nutrients founder Mike built a top-5 global cannabis brand from the streets of Amsterdam. Here is how he actually did it. Mike from Mills Nutrients grew up in the center of Amsterdam, skateboarding behind trams, hustling in the red light district, with a father and grandfather who were bouncers. After Dutch Green Beret service and 5 years in the Foreign Legion, he came home, started growing, and saw a problem: the nutrients market was overcomplicated, confusing, and nobody had simplifi...
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  Episode 191: Freddie Bigg Returns! Part 3 🌍 | SF Canna, Planta & the Future of Cannabis 21.07.2026 1j 21mnt

  Freddie Bigg built from Bay Area middleman to cultivation partner. Here is what that journey actually cost and what it paid. Freddie Bigg started as a middleman in the pre-legal Bay Area market and made the call at exactly the right time: when recreational Cannabis launched, he partnered with SF Canna in 2019 and Planta in 2023, moving from distributor to cultivator. This is his third appearance on Good PizzZa Podcast, and the game has changed dramatically since the first one. In this conve...
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  Episode 190: The Story Behind GUZ 🌿 | B Eazy, Surefire & Elusive Reveal How It All Started 14.07.2026 2j 4mnt

  Some strains come and go… GUZ changed the conversation. This week, JP sits down with B Eazy (The Brand), Surefire (the breeder), and Elusive (the grower) for the untold story behind one of the most talked-about genetics in cannabis today. From the original breeding project to the final pheno selection, this episode breaks down exactly how GUZ went from a hunted phenotype to one of the hottest strains in the game. Surefire explains the breeding process, B Eazy shares why he knew GUZ was spec...
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  Episode 189: Return of the Alien Part 3 | How Alien Labs Stays on Top While Everyone Else Falls Off 07.07.2026 1j 49mnt

  The Alien has landed… again. 👽 This week, JP welcomes back Ted from Alien Labs for his third appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast. Every time Ted pulls up, the conversation gets deeper—and this episode is no exception. From Japan to Berlin, we catch up on everything happening in the global cannabis scene and why Alien Labs continues to lead the conversation while so many once-hyped legacy recreational brands have struggled to stay relevant. Ted has always had his finger on the pulse of th...
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  Episode 188: From Leafly to High Times: David Downs on Cannabis, Terps & the Future of Weed 30.06.2026 2j

  This week, JP sits down with David Downs, award-winning cannabis journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in the industry. With bylines at Leafly, High Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone, WIRED, and many more, David has spent years documenting the evolution of cannabis culture, legalization, and genetics. After decades of covering the plant, David has built what feels like an encyclopedia of cannabis knowledge. From legendary breeders and ico...
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  Episode 187: How Umami Seed Co Is Shaping the Future of Cannabis Genetics 🌎🧬 | Good PizzZa Podcast 23.06.2026 1j 26mnt

  This week, JP sits down with Harry and Chase from Umami Seed Co, one of the most respected names in modern cannabis breeding. Known for their relentless pursuit of flavor, elite genetics, and innovative breeding projects, Umami has become a global force in cannabis. From legendary pheno hunts to cutting-edge tissue culture programs, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern cannabis cultivation. One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is Umami’s exclusive T...
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  Episode 186: Episode 186: Cannabis Before Legalization: Sal from Casa Flor Tells All | Good PizzZa Podcast 16.06.2026 1j 44mnt

  This week, JP sits down with Sal from Casa Flor, a Northern California cultivator whose roots in the cannabis game stretch back more than 20 years—long before legalization changed the landscape. Born into a multigenerational growing family, Sal has spent decades preserving the culture, genetics, and traditions that helped build California cannabis. From underground gardens before Prop 215 to becoming one of the most respected names in the legal market, his journey is a true legacy story. 💨 ...
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  Episode 185: The Rise of Zooted Inc. 🌿 Staten Island’s Cannabis Movement | Good PizzZa Podcast 09.06.2026 1j 11mnt

  This week, JP sits down with Sal from Zooted Inc., one of the driving forces behind the new generation of cannabis brands putting Staten Island on the map. Alongside a tight-knit group of cultivators, breeders, and entrepreneurs, Sal and the Staten Island crew have been making serious noise throughout New York’s cannabis community. Known for their unique flavors, dedication to pheno hunting, and commitment to quality, they’re helping shape the future of East Coast cannabis culture. We link...
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  Episode 164: He Was There When Nas Recorded Illmatic… And Ran NYC’s Weed Game | Old Man Dave 02.06.2026 1j 44mnt

  This week, JP sits down with Old Man Dave, one of the true OGs of New York City cannabis culture. Now in his 80s, Dave has lived a life most people only hear about in stories. From moving weight during the golden era of NYC cannabis to navigating the ups and downs that came with it, Dave has seen it all. Through multiple chapters of life, relationships, business ventures, and run-ins with the law, Dave remained connected to the culture that helped shape New York. 🎵 With deep ties to the mu...
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  Episode 183: Dr. Dre, Weed & Toad Venom?! The Wild Green Dragon Story 🌿🐸 | Good PizzZa Podcast 01.06.2026 2j 29mnt

  This week, JP sits down with Glen from Green Dragon, a true pioneer whose journey runs deep through both the music industry and cannabis culture. Before building a cannabis powerhouse, Glen was producing records like “Love of My Life” by Erykah Badu and “Dance Tonight” by Lucy Pearl — eventually finding himself tapped in with names like Dr. Dre and Raphael Saadiq during his time in LA. From there, the transition into cannabis came naturally — and over the past 20+ years, Green Dragon has gr...
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  Episode 182: They Accidentally Ended Up in Humboldt… and Changed Cannabis Forever- Humboldt Seed Co 19.05.2026 1j 54mnt

  Episode 182 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Nat and Benjamin from Humboldt Seed Company — one of the most respected cannabis seed companies in the world. But before Humboldt Seed Co. became a global name in cannabis genetics… both of these guys were just figuring life out. Benjamin actually wound up in California almost by accident after spending nearly 10 years riding trains across America — exploring life, traveling the country, and living outside the norm. Nat’s journey wes...
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  Episode 181: Ricky from Finest Farms Talks Raids, W**d & Building a Brand 12.05.2026 1j 32mnt

  Ricky from Finest Farms pulls up to the Good PizzZa Podcast to break down his journey from growing up in Los Angeles with nothing… to becoming one of the respected growers in California cannabis. What started with one plant as a young kid quickly turned into garage grows, warehouses, raids, cops, and everything that came with the old-school grow game. Now Finest Farms is known for putting out serious heat and growing for some of the most respected brands in the California rec market. In th...
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  Episode 181: Hip-Hop, Canna*** & Sopranos Talk with Conway the Machine 05.05.2026 1j

  While out in NYC for the 420 weekend, Conway pulled up to chop it up with us at Torches in Times Square — an old-school cigar lounge turned legendary New York dispensary and speakeasy-style smoke spot. Big up Torches for the hospitality and the great vibes all weekend! This wasn’t your typical rap interview. We got into Conway’s personal journey with cannabis, the strains he came up smoking, and how both hip-hop and weed culture shaped his path early on in Buffalo. We also talk: 🔥 What or...
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  Episode 179: Cannabis Brothers – OG Roots, LA History & Taking Cannabis Worldwide 28.04.2026 1j 43mnt

  Episode 179 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with real cannabis OGs — Terrance aka Payaso Grow and his brother Phillip. These two come from a different era. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70s and 80s, they lived through one of the wildest times in the city’s history — gang violence at an all-time high, the crack era hitting the streets, and survival being part of everyday life. Their come-up was no joke. But through all of that, cannabis found its way into their lives — and it be...
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  Episode 178: N.Y.Ceeds – From Brooklyn to Breeding | Seeds, Selection & Real Genetics 21.04.2026 1j 21mnt

  Episode 178 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we tap in with Ceasar from N.Y.Ceeds — a Brooklyn native who took his passion for cannabis and turned it into a real lane in breeding and seed selection. Ceasar grew up in New York’s cannabis scene, but like a lot of people looking to level up, he made the move out to Colorado to really sharpen his skills. That’s where everything changed. Out there, he learned the real value of: 🔥 Breeding cannabis properly 🔥 Selecting quality genetics 🔥 Understandi...
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  Episode 177: Hard Work, Dedication & Love for the Plant – The Hightower Story 14.04.2026 1j 40mnt

  In Episode 177 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Hightower & Mrs. Greenthumb — a real cannabis power couple building everything from the ground up. From meeting in college in Georgia to making the move out to Grass Valley, California, their journey has been anything but easy. Early on, they found themselves living next to a cult (yeah… real story), that was a good one! They stayed locked in, popped off a few different spots until they landed at their current location where the...
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  Episode 176: LMC – Branding, Hype & The Truth About the Cannabis Industry 07.04.2026 2j 6mnt

  Episode 176 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Luc / LMC — entrepreneur, content creator, and the mind behind High Design. Luc is known for breaking down the real side of business — from branding and marketing to economics and strategy. Through High Design, he’s been documenting the stories of cannabis legends, entrepreneurs and showing how real brands are built from the ground up. In this episode we get into: 🔥 The current state of the cannabis industry 🔥 Is this the end of the ...