Behind The Grow w/ Eric Coulombe

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Behind The Grow w/ Eric Coulombe is a science podcast hosted by Garden Culture Magazine, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Garden Culture Magazine hosts Behind The Grow w/ Eric Coulombe, a science show with 16 episodes published.

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  AC Moon Cameron Unfiltered: Cannabis Activism, Big Pharma, and Building Real Freedom

  Jan 13, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>In this episode of Behind the Grow, Eric sits down with AC Moon Cameron — a 25+ year veteran of the cannabis world whose story spans legacy cultivation, medical-era activism, education, consulting, and invention.This is a wide-ranging, no-fluff conversation that goes far beyond growing. AC Moon breaks down the difference between rescheduling vs descheduling, why corporate interests shape policy, and what everyday people can do to educate themselves. We also dive into her early activism roots, the origins of her edible work, and how her invention Crop Tops was born from real-world necessity for outdoor cultivation in harsh conditions.You’ll a...

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  Alexandre Gauthier on Open-Source Cultivation & the Reality of Commercial Growing

  Jan 12, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>In this episode of Behind the Grow, Eric sits down with Alexandre Gauthier, VP of R&D at Origin Nature, for an honest, deeply technical, and refreshingly open conversation about commercial cultivation, leadership, and what actually makes a grow operation successful.Alex shares the real story behind his early growing days, how hands-on experience shaped his approach, and why transparency and team culture matter more than any so-called “secret sauce.” From SOPs and cultivation systems to lighting degradation, LED warranties, and why blind tasting matters more than lab numbers, this episode goes far beyond surface-level grow talk.You’ll also h...

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  The Untold Story of Jair Velleman: Success, Burnout & Reinventing Grow Lighting

  Jan 11, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>Industry pioneer Jair Velleman joins Behind the Grow for a raw and insightful conversation about ambition, burnout, reinvention, and the evolution of professional grow lighting.Jair opens up about:• His early hustle importing equipment • Building Mammoth Tents and Gavita from the ground up • Selling his company for life-changing money — and the depression that followed • Rediscovering purpose through Dutch Lighting Innovations • Why LED degradation is a hidden crisis in cultivation • The science behind UV light and improving crop quality • The friendships, failures, and unforgettable stories along the way This episode isn’t just about technology — it’s about resilience, timing, and believing in somet...

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  Behind the Grow Ep. 7: Shane Hutto on Media Science, Root Zone Oxygen, and Modern Cultivation

  Nov 29, 202551 minS0

  <p>In Episode 7 of Behind the Grow, Eric sits down with cultivation expert Shane Hutto for a deep dive into the science behind modern growing. From managing 160,000 sq. ft. of canopy at Cresco Labs to consulting across the country and now working with Profile Products, Shane brings decades of hands-on experience to this conversation.We cover:• The truth about “over-watering” and why it’s really an oxygen issue • How rockwool, coco, and hydrofiber behave differently in the root zone • Shane’s journey from commercial production to consulting • Media science, drainage, and dryback explained • The evolution of cultivation practices in today’s market • Why grow...

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  Behind the Grow #6 — Tate Dooley on Synganic Growing, Enzyme Pods, & Backyard Farming at Scale

  Nov 2, 202547 minS0

  <p>Eric sits down with Tate Dooley (Key to Life; Backyard Farming Supply) for a deep-dive on clean inputs, synganic (synthetic + organic) strategies, IPM that actually works, and how to turn a suburban yard into a high-yield, automated food system. We cover the origin of Key to Life from compost tea brewers to today’s powdered nutrient line, why sulfur supercharges terpene expression, and the “one–two punch” of Silver Bullet + Enzyme Pods for plant health and powdery mildew pressure.🎙️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN• The origin story: compost tea brewer → Key to Life nutrient line • Synganic philosophy: purity, potency, and consistency without s...

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