Joint Forces Podcast

Welcome to The Joint Forces Podcast—where the hustle meets the heart of the cannabis game. Hosted by Luke Scarmazzo, a real one who did 15 years in federal prison just for running a legit medical dispensary under California law, this podcast keeps it raw and unfiltered. Luke breaks down the business, culture, and legal drama surrounding the cannabis industry, bringing in voices that matter—entrepreneurs, activists, and folks who’ve done time for the plant they love. The Joint Forces Podcast delivers the truth from those who lived it.

Joint Forces Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Luke Scarmazzo, with 19 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.

Luke Scarmazzo hosts Joint Forces Podcast, a society show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Rico 2 Smoove | Joint Forces Podcast S2 EP:17

  Mar 27, 20261h 7mS2

  <p>We back with another one. On Episode 17 of Joint Forces, Luke Scarmazzo sits down with Rico 2 Smoove — artist, author, entrepreneur, and a straight multi-lane hustler. Rico’s been putting in work in the music scene while also building his brand Octane Exotics, showing what it really looks like to move with intention across different industries.Rico breaks down his journey from music to business, how he turned creativity into income, and why having multiple streams is the real play. Whether it’s writing books, dropping music, or building a brand, Rico’s approach is all about ownership, independence, and leveling...

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  Episode #16

  Money Makin Majix Returns | Joint Forces Podcast EP:16

  Mar 20, 202657 minS2

  <p>Majix is back.On Episode 16 of Joint Forces, Luke Scarmazzo sits down once again with Money Makin Majix — entrepreneur, recording artist, and reality TV personality who first helped launch the Joint Forces Podcast back in Episode 1. Majix, also known as Michael “Majix” Yuen, built his name in both the music and business worlds and became widely recognized as a main cast member on the VH1 hit series Cartel Crew. Over the years he’s moved through multiple lanes — founding Magic City Records, building lifestyle brands, and co-founding Pure Blanco alongside Michael Corleone Blanco — all while staying active in the music indust...

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  Episode #15

  Steve DeAngelo | Joint Forces Podcast EP:15

  Mar 6, 20261h 16mS2

  <p>This one’s special. On the second episode of season 2 of Joint Forces, Luke Scarmazzo sits down with a true legend — Steve DeAngelo. If you know the history, you know the name. Steve has been on the front lines of cannabis activism for decades. He co-founded Harborside (one of the first major dispensaries in the country), helped shape modern reform efforts, and became a familiar face to millions through Weed Wars on Discovery Channel. Long before it was mainstream, Steve was fighting legal battles, organizing communities, and standing up for patients and operators when it wasn’t popular, or safe...

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  Episode #14

  Halle Pennington of Humboldt Seed Co | Joint Forces Podcast EP:14

  Feb 20, 20261h 47mS2

  <p>Season 2 is here and we’re kicking it off right. Luke Scarmazzo sits down with Halle Pennington of Humboldt Seed Co. — second-generation legacy farmer, pheno hunter, and one of the young voices carrying the culture forward. Raised deep in the Emerald Triangle, Halle grew up literally in the hills learning the craft from her father Nat Pennington, founder of Humboldt Seed Company — one of the most respected seed breeders in North America known for stabilizing genetics and massive outdoor pheno hunts that shaped modern cultivation.This episode dives into real history — the early days in Humboldt County, activism, community, and how...

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  Episode #13

  Hall of Flowers New York City 2025 | Joint Forces Podcast EP:13

  Feb 18, 202652 minS1

  <p>This week on The Joint Forces Podcast, host Luke Scarmazzo’s out in New York City for the very first East‑Coast edition of Hall of Flowers NYC 2025 — and we caught all the action. This isn’t just another trade show—it’s the moment where legacy meets license, culture meets commerce, and brands from the West Coast link up with the Big Apple scene. Luke’s rolling deep with the Prophet Brand crew, sidestepping through NYC, meeting industry movers, East‑Coast retailers, and new voices in the game. From quick sit‑downs with brand bosses to catching the city’s rhythm and ho...

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