Talking Pot Heads

We're the Chronic Gals, your happy high hosts of Talking Pot Heads, a panel discussion show for budtenders and stoners who want to learn more about how pot works and how to use that info in a dispensary! We bring together budtenders, cannabis brands, and scientists from across the country to discuss the wide range of topics a budtender should know, from foundational cannabis science to product types to sales and customer service techniques.If you're ready to be a budtender in the weed industry, sign up for Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis to learn everything you need to know!

Talking Pot Heads is a health podcast hosted by Chronic Gals, with 119 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.

Chronic Gals hosts Talking Pot Heads, a health show with 119 episodes published.

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  Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Terpenes with Chase Tyler, Mason Hill, & Will Abeles

  Jun 26, 20251h 13mS0

  <p>This episode of Budtender Insights is all about TERPS — what they are, how they work, and how to confidently talk about them on the sales floor.</p><p>Join the Chronic Gals in conversation with:</p><p>🔹 Chase Tyler (Pink Cloud Cast)</p><p>🔹 Mason Hill (Laurelcrest)</p><p>🔹 Will Abeles (True Terpenes)</p><p>We explore:</p>The role of terpenes in cannabis effects and aromaHow they interact with cannabinoids to shape the experienceCommon confusion between cannabis-derived and botanical terpenesThe importance of clear labeling and transparencyRole-play demos to help b*dtenders serve customers with confidence<p>✨Love this kind of budte...

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  Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Concentrates with Demetre Janness and Jeff Hickok

  Jun 25, 202554 minS0

  <p>🎙️ Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Concentrates</p><p>Live from our first Budtender Insights event (March 29, 2025)</p><p>Let’s be real—concentrates can be intimidating. With terms like “live rosin,” “diamonds and sauce,” “CRC,” and “six-star hash” flying around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we brought together a room full of budtenders, extractors, and cannabis pros to actually talk about it.</p><p>In this special live episode, hosts Ashleen and Rileigh (aka the Chronic Gals) are joined by:</p><p>🔥 Demetre Janness, lead extractor at Sessions Extracts</p><p>🌱 Jeff Hickock, team lead at High End Market Place (and longtime...

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  TPH Ep 18: Voices from The Exchange: 5-Minute Conversations with Cannabis Industry Leaders

  May 8, 20251h 46mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Exchange Series, we’re taking you straight to the source—live from The Exchange in Eugene, Oregon.</p><p>Hosted by Ashleen and Rileigh (The Chronic Gals), this special episode features rapid-fire interviews with 30+ cannabis professionals we met during the event. We asked each guest what their brand is all about, how The Exchange is moving the industry forward, and what they wish every budtender knew.</p><p>✨ Big thanks to the team at The Exchange for hosting such an impactful event and letting us be part of it. If you’re a brand or retai...

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  TPH 17: How The Exchange is Changing the Game for Cannabis Business Connections

  Feb 19, 202558 minS1

  <p>Alright, cannabis hustlers, brand builders, and dispensary warriors—this one’s for you! In this episode, we’re rolling into The Exchange Series, where we take you behind the scenes of the top B2B networking event in cannabis.</p><p>We’re sitting down with Susan & Julie, the masterminds behind The Exchange, to get the inside scoop on:<br />🌿 What makes this event different from your typical industry meet-up<br />💨 Why speed networking helps retailers & vendors make real business moves<br />💰 How brands are landing orders on the spot & growing their businesses overnight<br />👀 The wild journey from hosting in a literal...

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  TPH Ep 16 CBD & Hemp: Expert Tips for Budtenders with Mason Walker & Dr. Allison Justice

  Oct 16, 20241h 26mS0

  <p>Welcome back, Pot Heads to the season finale!</p> <p>In this jam-packed episode of Talking Pot Heads, hosts Rileigh and Ashleen bring together two powerhouses—Mason Walker, CEO of East Fork Cultivars, and Dr. Allison Justice from the Cannabis Research Coalition—to break down the essentials of CBD and hemp products for budtenders. 🌿💡</p> <p>If you’ve ever been confused by terms like CBD isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum CBD, this episode’s for you! The panel dives into what these terms really mean, how to choose high-quality CBD products in an unregulated market, and how to communicate...

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