Who hosts The Cole Memo?

The Cole Memo is hosted by Cole Preston. They have published 500 episodes. The show covers education.

What has The Cole Memo covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Brad Spirrison Returns: Where Illinois Cannabis Goes From Here | E231", "Illinois Bill Would Pay People Harmed by Cannabis Criminalization | E320", and "Brian Dombrowski on the Fight Over Hemp and the Future of Cannabis | E319". The latest went out on 30 Sep 2026 and ran about 42 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Cole Memo publish?

The Cole Memo publishes weekly, a median of 5 days between episodes. Episodes average about 60 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 500 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The Cole Memo?

For The Cole Memo, Booking Probability sits at 38/100, Listen Score at 38/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Cole Memo?

The Cole Memo covers hemp, cannabis legislation, cannabis policy, regulation, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 8/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Cole Memo

Hosted by Cole Preston · education · EN · 500 episodes

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The Cole Memo is your go-to source for informed, open discussion on civil liberties. Each episode tackles pressing issues, such as the decriminalization of drugs, the latest developments in the cannabis industry, and so much more. Hear from a diverse range of guests, including but not limited to: industry insiders, advocates, entertainers, and musicians, as they bring their unique perspectives to the conversation. Tune in to stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most. Go to TheColeMemo.com to learn more!

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What is The Cole Memo?

The Cole Memo is a education podcast hosted by Cole Preston, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Brad Spirrison Returns: Where Illinois Cannabis Goes From Here | E231
Sep 29, 202642 min
Cole is joined by Grown In's Brad Spirrison for a wide-ranging conversation about THC beverages, hemp and the future of cannabis in Illinois. They discuss what could happen when Illinois' new hemp rules take effect, why low-dose THC drinks have reached consumers who might never visit a dispensary, and how the cannabis industry could respond to an uncertain state and federal landscape. The conversation also explores how legalization has changed cannabis culture, the differences between markets like Illinois and Michigan, and what the next chapter of cannabis legalization might look like. Watch video version and read full show notes here: (coming soon)
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Illinois Bill Would Pay People Harmed by Cannabis Criminalization | E320
Sep 23, 202625 min
This episode covers a newly introduced Illinois bill that would create direct cash payments for people disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization, with Representative La Shawn Ford expected to return to the show to discuss the proposal. Cole also looks at Illinois' rollout of new medical cannabis licenses for adult-use dispensaries. Later, Cole reacts to clips from The War on Hemp: The Marijuana Monopoly, a documentary he was featured in, discussing hemp prohibition, consumer access, cannabis regulation, and cognitive liberty. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/09/23/e320/
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Brian Dombrowski on the Fight Over Hemp and the Future of Cannabis | E319
Sep 23, 20261h 39m
The conversation covers the ongoing federal fight over hemp, including the delay of upcoming federal changes and competing proposals for regulating the industry. Brian Dombrowski joins the show to discuss THCA flower, testing and labeling, track and trace, dosage caps, consumer access and why he believes hemp offers a path toward broader cannabis access. We also revisit Brian's recent appearance on The Dales Report and dig into the growing divide between the hemp and state-licensed marijuana industries, including competition, licensing barriers and the debate over whether cannabis should ultimately be regulated through separate medical and adult-use lanes. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/09/23/e319/
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The Cannabis Industry’s Growing Divide, Plus an Illinois Outdoor Home Grow | E318
Sep 16, 202655 min
In this episode, Cole takes a look at the growing divide between the state-legal cannabis industry and the hemp industry as competing groups push different approaches to federal cannabis policy. The conversation includes recent lobbying over federal hemp law, interstate commerce, banking and the increasingly complicated question of what cannabis legalization should actually look like. Plus, Cole shares a look at Josh’s outdoor Illinois medical cannabis grow, previews an upcoming follow-up to his home grow raid story and talks about his own latest harvest and plans to try hydroponic growing. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/09/16/e318/
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Today, Illinois Expanded Medical Cannabis Access to 37 More Dispensaries | E317
Sep 11, 202615 min
Article here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/09/10/medexpansion/. More links/notes will be added soon!
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Jimmy Young

PCMTV

Jim Higdon

Co-Founder, Cornbread Hemp

Ray Long

retired Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, County & Municipal Government Capital Improvement Trust Fund Advisory Committee

Jason Brown

Olympic Medallist, Team USA Figure Skater & LGBTQ+ Trailblazer on Life On and Off the Ice, Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo

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The Cole Memo

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Cole Memo?

About the host

Recent episodes

Brad Spirrison Returns: Where Illinois Cannabis Goes From Here | E231

Illinois Bill Would Pay People Harmed by Cannabis Criminalization | E320

Brian Dombrowski on the Fight Over Hemp and the Future of Cannabis | E319

The Cannabis Industry’s Growing Divide, Plus an Illinois Outdoor Home Grow | E318

Today, Illinois Expanded Medical Cannabis Access to 37 More Dispensaries | E317

Guest Appearances

Jimmy Young

Jim Higdon

Ray Long

Jason Brown

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The Cole Memo

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Cole Memo?

About the host

Recent episodes

Brad Spirrison Returns: Where Illinois Cannabis Goes From Here | E231

Illinois Bill Would Pay People Harmed by Cannabis Criminalization | E320

Brian Dombrowski on the Fight Over Hemp and the Future of Cannabis | E319

The Cannabis Industry’s Growing Divide, Plus an Illinois Outdoor Home Grow | E318

Today, Illinois Expanded Medical Cannabis Access to 37 More Dispensaries | E317

Guest Appearances

Jimmy Young

Jim Higdon

Ray Long

Jason Brown

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Cole Memo for

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