Meet Yasha Kahn from MCR Labs, the man with the data. In this episode, we discuss how a friend's donation of an HPLC machine, combined with $200 spent on eBay to test weed before legalization, eventually led to the founding of the first licensed cannabis testing lab on the East Coast. Yasha, his brother Mike, and their friend Scott turned that early curiosity into a groundbreaking business.

Yasha shares the journey of building a successful lab, detailing the highs, the lows, and the pivotal events between MCR Labs and the Cannabis Control Commission that pushed him toward a data-driven mission. His goal? To transform an industry plagued by rapid fraud into one where consumers can trust the Certificates of Analysis (COAs) provided by labs. We also dive into the data Yasha obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, which clearly reveals how fraudulent labs operate. He highlights the serious public health risks that come with inaccurate COA reporting and explains the steps he's taken—and continues to take—to urge regulators to enforce testing regulations to protect consumers in Massachusetts.

Sit back, relax, and take a toke of the finest you can find, because we're about to embark on a thrilling journey through drug smuggling, Indy car racing, and the transformation of a life sentence into a powerful story of advocacy and redemption. Randy Lanier shares how he went from being a small-town kid with a modest pot-dealing operation to one of the most notorious cannabis smugglers in U.S. history, moving entire mountainsides of Colombian Gold into the country.

Randy’s story is full of twists and turns, and we get an intimate look at both the highs and the lows. From his rise to becoming Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, to forging unexpected friendships in some of the toughest places, his journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We also dive into his life after prison, discssing the advocacy work he’s passionate about and his involvement with FreedomGrow.Org, a non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals incarcerated for nonviolent cannabis-related offenses.

Meet Ben, Andy, and Colby from the Most Dangerous Men Alive Band. The band was brought to life 11 years ago when Ben and a current band member reached out to Andy to take on the role of lead guitarist. We dive into their journey, from playing in a basement in a small town in southeastern Massachusetts, performing cover songs at local venues from New Bedford, MA, to Providence, RI.

Over time, they transitioned from playing covers to writing, performing, and recording their own original music. Their performance at Hemp Fest six years ago was a key milestone, and now they are set to perform at the 35th Annual Boston Freedom Rally at Boston Common on September 21st from noon until 8 PM. The rally will feature live music, licensed cannabis brands, and everything related to cannabis culture. In this episode, we also discuss one-hit wonders, the loss of a close friend, and wrap things up with the band playing acoustic versions of a few unreleased tracks, including Paradigm, Women & Whiskey, and Loose Fries.