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Sep 29, 2026 · 13:20
He ranks environment above everything else, and says around ninety five percent of the operations he walks into do not have enough dehumidification. In this episode he lays out…
Sep 28, 2026 · 16:17
He can tell how a room is doing before he looks at a single plant. He walks in, notices how his skin feels, and says that alone tells him whether it is going to be a long day. In…
Sep 25, 2026 · 20:21
Harrison was on a call with a consulting client when his phone started blowing up. Joe Rogan had played one of his videos on air. He told the client he had to go, hung up, and…
Sep 23, 2026 · 10:11
Harrison sold bongs. He never touched the plant. The police still showed up at his house and federal investigators still looked into him, because people assumed anyone shipping…
Sep 22, 2026 · 22:22
Harrison built the largest online head shop in the country. Over 50 million dollars in revenue, a thousand bongs a day for a year, and more than a million sold. His salary when…
Sep 21, 2026 · 17:53
Full episode is up at fsotd.com Harrison sold his company for $10 million. A third of it was cash and two thirds was stock. Then the stock fell from around $8 a share to $1. In…
Sep 17, 2026 · 17:16
The whole thing is at fsotd.com Hopelord's first paycheck in cannabis came from Puffco. The job was seeding and talent relations, which in practice meant handing Puffco products…
Sep 16, 2026 · 21:57
TP Crawford took close to a year. 3D render first, then find a factory that'll actually take the call, then prototypes, then shipping, air or sea. Hopelord walks through what it…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:23
Hopelord's father taught art for 47 years. He passed six years ago, and Hopelord only learned his most repeated lesson by reading what former students wrote on his Facebook wall.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 16:30
It started with a tweet. Someone in the ASAP mob posted that he'd just gotten a G Pen and was looking for wax. Hope saw it, brought some over, and by the end of that week he was…
Sep 11, 2026 · 20:16
LMC made the documentary on how Cookies got built. He says what Berner created is legendary, and the timing may never be repeatable. Still illegal, then legal. Streetwear first…
Sep 9, 2026 · 15:42
LMC estimates he's spent three to four thousand hours on the phone with people in cannabis, hearing their version of events. His read: a lot of them are straight up lying, and…
Sep 8, 2026 · 15:21
Celebrity weed brands keep dying and LMC has a theory about the room where those deals get made. Everyone at that table is incentivized for the deal to close. Nobody gets paid to…
Sep 7, 2026 · 13:43
LMC dropped a documentary warning people about spray packs. It hit 400,000 views in two days. Then YouTube age restricted it. He appealed. It's journalistic, it's educational,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 18:12
Before Super Chill, there were medicated fortune cookies. Vanilla or chocolate, 50 milligrams, five bucks, sitting in a jar right by the register at TLC and Zen Healing. They…
Sep 2, 2026 · 14:14
Lance brought in a tray of the cheapest edibles he could find, 50 cents to a dollar each, different brands across the board. Super Chill's read: most of them are coming out of…
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:31
Everyone told Super Chill real fruit wouldn't pass testing. Too expensive, too unstable, not worth it. They did it anyway. Their process starts at the Hollywood Farmers Market on…
Aug 31, 2026 · 18:27
They did the walkthrough and the office was fully staffed. Graphic designers, compliance officers, the whole team. The day they moved in, everyone was gone. What was left was the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:38
Turtle named a strain Giant Fuyu after a Japanese persimmon. The state told him he couldn't put it on a label because it appeals to children. His response: what kid in America is…
Aug 26, 2026 · 19:08
Turtle smokes for how weed makes him feel, not how it tastes. He says the market stopped caring about that a long time ago. He gets into the two things killing good flower: THC…
Aug 25, 2026 · 17:14
Turtle ran 105 phenos with the Green Dog team. Six made the final cut. The reason wasn't yield or structure. Keegan set one rule: if it's not better than Purple Sticky Rice, it…
Aug 24, 2026 · 13:21
The dispensary went under owing $300,000 across their entire vendor roster. As the buyer, he was told to call 40 people and tell them they weren't getting paid. He quit on the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 59:23
24 years old. Staten Island. No label. No manager. Just beats and a vision. JBoogz pulls up to First Smoke of the Day and breaks down what it actually takes to build an…
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:07:38
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:53:09
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:26:53
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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:01:40
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…
May 25, 2026 · 1:13:39
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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:30:36
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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:08:28
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…
May 4, 2026 · 1:44:52
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 2:04:53
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:37:18
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:38:11
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 2:12:04
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:21:49
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 2:02:15
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:37:09
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:49:08
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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 2:11:52
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 3:39:05
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:38:06
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:53:44
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:52:54
Synch Angel breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in modern cultivation: plant health, disease pressure, and what actually works long term. In this episode, we sit…
Jan 12, 2026 · 56:17
Step inside one of California’s most advanced grow facilities as First Smoke of the Day takes you behind the scenes with Super Dope. This exclusive tour breaks down what it…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:24:46
Cloning is where most growers lose genetics and it’s usually not the flower room’s fault. In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with The Clone Coach, one of the…
Dec 29, 2025 · 40:42
Rolling a joint is easy. Making it smoke right is the real skill. In this video, we break down the art, technique, and details behind rolling and smoking a proper joint—from…
Dec 22, 2025 · 21:24
This isn’t just another grow tour. We stepped onto a 100-year-old family farm in Michigan, built on an ancient glacial riverbed, where generations of soil, water, and intention…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:28:43
In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with the minds behind High Supply to break down how the cannabis industry really moves behind the scenes. From building…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:04:42
DOJA stepped away from the spotlight… and built something nobody expected. We flew out to see it firsthand — a field filled with some of the most unique, finely developed…
Dec 1, 2025 · 2:31:36
Purple City Genetics pulled up and dropped game on the entire clone world. This episode goes deep into the business of genetics, the reality of running a nursery, global…
Nov 17, 2025 · 2:34:32
Robert Clarke and Todd McCormick sit down with First Smoke of the Day to talk about the real history behind cannabis, from the early days of Hashish to the evolution of genetics,…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:40:20
The Man Behind Cannabis Tissue Culture Labs 🌱 In this episode, we sit down with Mike Hydro, one of the most respected names in cannabis tissue culture and genetics preservation.…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:41:12
Michigan is making noise and the whole cannabis industry is starting to feel it. 🌬️ In this First Smoke of the Day exclusive, we hit the road for Zalympix Michigan, where top…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:55:17
In this episode, we sit down with Northcoast, a true hustler and legacy operator from Flint, Michigan. From caregiver roots and gritty beginnings to building one of the most…
Oct 13, 2025 · 2:02:45
From flipping bootlegs in his bedroom to building a $30M streetwear empire, Michael Cherman has rewritten the blueprint for modern creativity. In this episode of First Smoke of…
Oct 6, 2025 · 2:30:34
It’s time to get familiar with a new brand run by two of the most decorated OGs in the game, one of whom is responsible for the creation of Bubba Kush and the genetics behind Dr.…
Sep 29, 2025 · 2:08:00
What happens when you bring together four of the most prominent breeders from both Northern and Southern California? Today’s episode is a special inside look into the genetics…
Sep 15, 2025 · 2:39:09
Who will pass on the legacies, cultivation methods, and unique eye for genetics possessed by the Emerald Triangle legends we all grew up admiring? Today’s guest is the answer to…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:11:41
We’ve talked about OG before, but never to this extent. For everyone out there who thinks the classic Kush varieties have long since disappeared—think again. Today’s guest is…
Aug 24, 2025 · 3:22:03
This is the episode you’ve been waiting for, with possibly one of our most highly-requested guests, talking about the dirt, grime, poor legislation, break-ins, and incredibly…
Aug 18, 2025 · 2:28:44
We don’t talk about the consumer enough. So, we had to bring back two iconic guests whose entire reason to smoke is for the sake of the customer’s delight. These two are on the…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:31:21
If you feel like you haven’t heard enough about the ins and outs of herb law, you’re in luck, because we had to bring back one of the most pivotal younger figures in the world of…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:20:58
We’re still striking where the iron is hot in the culture right now with another well-connected and well-respected figure from the Michigan scene, this time to discuss a…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:15:46
Whoever says that Michigan doesn’t have the fire is about to be proven wrong. Today’s guest is a keeper not only of insane Prop 215 lore, but also one of the real-deal pioneers…
Jul 21, 2025 · 53:01
The FSOTD team is back abroad in Germany for Mary Jane Berlin with this special episode featuring one of the most well-connected and well-respected OGs in the scene, waist-deep…
Jul 21, 2025 · 2:41:38
DNA Genetics & Bodhi: World Famous Breeders Join Forces, Secret Strains, Rare Genetics Countless fans of FSOTD flood our DMs and comment sections demanding the return of “the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:09:30
Countless guests who come on our show ask about the landscape of the South American 🍃industry and market, but seldom do we have international interviewees who can actually talk…
Jun 30, 2025 · 2:23:59
We’ve pulled back the curtain before on some of the insane lore of California’s industry, but never with multiple guests who lived the legacy alongside more recent players that…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:18:41
If you’ve been hearing about the industry buzz in Michigan, you heard right. With the lowest tax rates (we’ve ever heard of), deli-style shops, and the nearly unbelievable…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:15:36
From trapping basement grows to legally selling out boutique exotics in Kalamazoo, today’s guests embody the hunger for hunting down the most A-1 premium smoke that can only come…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:14:55
For some people in the industry, one whiff of a plant when it first starts flowering, or a fresh batch of solventless, is all it takes to ignite their never-ending passion to…
May 19, 2025 · 2:01:14
If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t stay in one place too long, or have lived a thousand lives in terms of jobs and careers, today’s guest puts your entire lore to shame. On top…
May 12, 2025 · 2:04:30
Josh RAW: RAW Paper Empire, Rolling Secrets, Exclusive Factory Tour, Culture That Rolls Sometimes when you’re the owner of the biggest 🍃rolling papers and accessories company in…
May 5, 2025 · 1:46:45
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Apr 28, 2025 · 1:24:35
The definition of connoisseur smoke often includes “indoor cultivation,” but what if we told you many of your favorite players have bagged up a particular brand’s mixed light and…
Apr 21, 2025 · 2:07:41
Brothers Broadleaf: Luxury Blunt Craft, Whiskey Barrel Blunts, Tradition Meets Innovation This is an extra special episode of FSOTD for all of the blunt smokers out there who…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:49:30
Grove Bags: Mission to Protect Terpenes, Science Behind Grove, Preserving Purity with TerpLoc For this special episode of FSOTD, we want you to forget everything you think you…
Apr 7, 2025 · 2:12:47
DNA Genetics: Unique Strains for Hash, Amsterdam Beginnings, Legacy Partnership When we say that today’s guests are responsible for some of the biggest strains in the history of…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:55:27
If you’ve ever wondered who started the excessive trap packaging epidemic on the East Coast, or what it’s like to get a literal second chance at life, you can’t miss a minute of…
Mar 24, 2025 · 2:29:22
The series of events that have led today’s guest to industry-leading success and innovation in the herb harvesting space almost feels like the plot to an old Nic Cage action…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:26:58
The mystery and majesty of living soil and no-till farming further unfold in this episode with these recurring guests that have been captivating us with their incredible journey…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:51:09
For all the real fans of A-1 smoke, we invite you to try and keep your eyes on our three guests, who line the headstashes of connoisseurs across the nation, as the haze thickens…
Mar 3, 2025 · 2:24:00
3rd Gen Family: Zkittlez Story, Iconic Terps, Ego Clash Tradition, Breeding Winners If you’ve ever wondered what it would’ve been like to be a teenager during the height of Prop…
Feb 24, 2025 · 2:13:55
Hemper: Unboxing of Hemper, Classic to Custom, Building a Smokers Business If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a product like a glass piece or accessory from an idea…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:36:37
Dan’s Rollin Up: Luxury Cannabis Rolls, Hash Hole Artistry & Japanese Craftsmanship The term “professional roller” is thrown around a lot these days by people in the industry,…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:37:40
For any aspiring member of the industry that feels like they don’t have the capital or equipment to start growing or breeding, this episode is 1000% for you. Blackleaf is blessed…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:28:20
Lately it seems like all anyone can talk about are the classics like OGs, Sours, and Hazes. The guests blessing the studio on this particular episode just so happen to be a…
Jan 27, 2025 · 2:56:44
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Jan 20, 2025 · 1:34:20
This is hands-down the most important episode to tune into if you consume, cultivate, handle, or have anything to do with the plant and don’t want to have a hard time with law…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:53:40
When you’ve been in the game consuming and cultivating herb as long as FSOTD’s host Blackleaf, you can immediately recognize when you’ve found a truly innovative new product for…
Jan 6, 2025 · 1:42:12
If you’ve ever wondered what FSOTD’s host, Blackleaf, considers the absolute standard for curing and storing herb, you’d be a fool not to tap in. Blackleaf is joined in the…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:55:51
If you think we’ve had grow nerds on the show in the past, just wait until you hear this conversation with one of the nation’s most preeminent living soil farmers based out of a…
Dec 23, 2024 · 1:59:20
So many questions surrounding the origins of skunk, chem, diesel, and Durban genetics are answered in this once-in-a-lifetime episode with one of the real originators from the…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:41:10
Calling all grow nerds—this is an extra special episode where we get answers about how to cultivate your herb with the best nutrient lines possible straight from the horse’s…
Dec 9, 2024 · 2:12:13
At some point in all of our experiences with herb, this particular guest’s name always seems to come up, whether it’s through indoor packs for the low, rap lyrics, social media,…
Dec 2, 2024 · 3:45:18
We’ve had other guests on in the past who have unveiled never-before-heard history of the herb, but nothing comes close to the secrets revealed in this episode. Blackleaf finally…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:47:54
Take out a pen and a pad because this episode of the pod with a real-life herb scientist will redefine your preexisting knowledge of the plant. Blackleaf is joined by viral…
Nov 18, 2024 · 3:31:17
This is just one of those episodes. If you love weed, whether you’re in the industry or just a fan, you can’t miss a second of this extended conversation with one of the real…
Nov 11, 2024 · 2:12:23
For anyone who thinks “OG is dead,” it’s time to tune in and rethink that with this episode featuring the true keepers of OG genetics from Northern California. Blackleaf catches…
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