The Cannabis Man Podcast returns with a fresh Sativa review and big headlines shaping the cannabis world. Host Don Kleppin kicks things off by cracking open the 2025 Best in Grass judge kit for his first official taste — the Titan Express Sativa from Grassroots.

In cannabis news, Don dives into Massachusetts' proposed THC potency caps and a potential ban on home cultivation, Donald Trump's new video touting the medical benefits of cannabis for seniors as rescheduling debates heat up, Canada's cannabis industry adding $16 billion to the economy in 2024, and a new study showing cannabis use may provide short-term PTSD relief for veterans.

Plus, an in-depth interview with John Shute, CEO of PufCreativ, on how his award-winning agency is shaping cannabis brands, connecting with consumers, and navigating a rapidly changing market.

If you love industry insight, product discovery, and the latest cannabis policy news, this episode delivers.

The Cannabis Man Podcast welcomes back Mark Kazinec, Co-Founder and COO of Best In Grass, as Illinois kicks off its second annual cannabis competition. Don shares his excitement about being a judge and previews the big launch party happening this Saturday.

Beyond the contest, this episode explores the booming cannabis beverage market, a pharma billionaire betting that a cannabis painkiller will be a gamechanger, and unpacks a groundbreaking study suggesting humans have been using cannabis for over 20,000 years.

From the roots of human history to today's competitions and innovations, this episode connects the past, present, and future of cannabis.

In this episode of Cannabis Man, host Don Kleppin sits down with Ryan Crandall of Nature's Heritage to discuss the brand's launch into Illinois and the warm reception it's received from patients and consumers. Ryan reflects on honoring the legacy of cannabis before legalization, gives credit to those who paved the way, and shares insights into building a trusted brand in a competitive market.

For the first time publicly, Ryan announces that Nature's Heritage is entering the edibles space with an innovative capsule blending cannabis and functional mushrooms—a product designed to expand benefits and redefine wellness.

Listeners will hear about:

• Nature's Heritage's arrival and success in Illinois

• The importance of honoring cannabis legacy and culture

• The company's first edible capsule combining cannabis with functional mushrooms

• What this innovation means for the future of cannabis products

Whether you're a patient, consumer, or industry insider, this episode offers valuable perspective on heritage, innovation, and the next evolution of cannabis.