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Welcome back to Vinally High Record Review Sessions, where Drew Beats and BJ Buds get back to the roots of Vinally High: good records, good vibes, good conversation, and absolutely no idea where the conversation is going to end up.

This time, the needle drops on Phil Collins’ 1985 classic No Jacket Required — one of the biggest albums of the 1980s and a defining moment in Collins’ transition from his earlier, more introspective sound into the polished, synth-heavy pop that would dominate the decade.

As the record spins, Drew and BJ break down the album track by track, talk about Collins’ evolution from Genesis drummer and frontman to massive solo superstar, debate why Phil Collins has such a strong following across generations and cultures, and explore what makes an ’80s vinyl pressing sound so damn good.

And, of course, this is a Record Review Session, so we had to pair the album with something special.

Tonight’s strain: G41 (Gelato 41) from our friends at Full Circle Pharms. Drew and BJ check in throughout the session to see how the strain’s effects evolve alongside the record — and discover something pretty interesting: the G41 experience seems to rise and fall with the music.

From Sussudio to One More Night, from vinyl collecting to THC spreadsheets, from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to the possibility of a THC slushie bar, this episode goes everywhere you’d expect a Vinally High conversation to go.

And at the end, Drew hits BJ with the Record Review Sessions’ Stoner Thought Question:

Should we judge an album by its artistic vulnerability, or by how perfectly it accomplishes its goal?

So drop the needle, spark up, sit back, and join us for another trip through the records that shaped us.

🎵 Album: Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
🌿 Strain: G41 / Gelato 41
💿 Series: Vinally High Record Review Sessions
🎙️ Hosts: Drew Beats & BJ Buds
🤝 Powered by: Full Circle Pharms

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Before there was a podcast, there were just two friends, a turntable, some great flower, and hours of talking music. The Record Review Sessions bring us back to where Vinally High began.

In this episode, Drew Beats and BJ Buds drop the needle on HIM's 2000 classic Razorblade Romance while enjoying Orange Creamsicle flower from our friends at Full Circle Pharms. As the music plays, the conversation goes everywhere—from the origins of "love metal," Bam Margera's role in introducing HIM to American audiences, and why this album became such an influential gothic rock release... to cannabis culture, local hemp businesses, AI, self-driving cars, Jersey Shore dance parties, and whatever else the flower inspires.

This isn't a polished album review—it's two friends hanging out, getting Vinally High, and letting the music guide the conversation.

In this episode:

🎵 Reviewing HIM's Razorblade Romance
🌿 Orange Creamsicle flower review courtesy of Full Circle Pharms
🎸 Did HIM really invent "Love Metal"?
💿 Vinyl collecting and music nostalgia
🌱 Supporting North Carolina hemp businesses
😂 Plenty of unfiltered Vinally High moments

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The Vinally High Podcast wraps up Season 4 with an unforgettable finale featuring Charlotte cannabis entrepreneur Mike Sims, founder of Crowntown Cannabis and CEO of Foes Inc. In this episode, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds dive deep into the intersection of vinyl records, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

Mike shares the story behind building one of the most recognizable cannabis brands in the Carolinas—from opening an early CBD storefront with limited resources to growing a multi-layered cannabis business that includes retail, product brands, and distribution. The conversation explores the realities of running a cannabis business in a constantly evolving legal landscape and why advocacy is so important for protecting hemp and cannabis access across the United States.

As always on Vinally High, music plays a central role in the conversation. This episode’s listening session features Legend by Bob Marley, sparking a discussion about Marley’s cultural influence, the relationship between reggae and cannabis culture, and the timeless power of music to bring people together.

Mike also reflects on the personal stories that have kept him passionate about the cannabis space—from customers finding relief through hemp products to the broader mission of building community and changing perceptions about the plant.

If you’re interested in cannabis entrepreneurship, the evolving hemp industry, music culture, or the future of cannabis legalization, this Season 4 finale is a must-listen.

Roll up, drop the needle, and press play.

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