Episodes of the public access television program Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding

Episode 78. Cannalatino: Danielle Espinel Promotes Cannabis Cultures. Daniel Espinel, owner and CEO with Cannalatino, discusses her work to promote cannabis wellness and cannabis legalization. She presented her work with students in the course 'Cannabis Culture,' Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, June 2019. Marty Otañez, instructor. Marty Otañez, Producer, Marty[dot]Otanez[at]ucdenver[dot]edu; Art Mireles, Camera Operator. Music: 'Mama Patxanga,' Siguela, Alibili, www.FreeMusicArchive.org

Episode 77. Clarent Savi: Crafting Premium Hemp Garments in the Netherlands. Clarent Savi, Owner of Hempje (info[at]hempje.nl) in Arnhem, Netherlands, shares his experiences in fashion production creating tank tops and other clothing items made of hemp. Hempje is the Dutch word for tank top. In the episode, Clarent walks viewers through different steps in the making of a hemp t-shirt. The video was filmed during a field visit to Hempje with students in the course, "Hemp Culture and the Dutch Bio-Based Economy in the Netherlands," University of Colorado Denver, June 2019. Marty Otañez, instructor

The episode includes the digital story "Give Me Cannabis or Give Me Death" produced by Brian and the digital story "She Is" produced by Sabrina in the course "Cannabis Culture," Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, Maymester 2020. Marty Otañez, instructor

Marty Otañez, Producer and Associate Professor, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, Marty[dot]Otanez[at]ucdenver[dot]edu

Art Mireles, Camera and Editor

Music: "Warm Summer," Valentina Bribanova, and "Make It Happen," Neil Cross, www.Audioblocks.com

Episode 76. Cannabis Labor in Las Vegas: Experiences of an Extraction Lab Assistant. Ethan, a cannabis extraction lab assistant, discusses job activities, health concerns, the impact of COVID-19 on the weed industry, and other labor issues in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about the different steps in the extraction process, health and safety concerns associated with cannabis jobs, and his own experiences with mold exposure through remediation of cannabis. Ethan was featured in the piece “Health and Safety in the Legal Cannabis Industry Before and During COVID-19,” New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, November 2020. Authors: Marty Otañez and Jassy Grewal, Legislative Advocate at United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council.

Episode 75: Dewayne Benjamin, owner of Tetra Lounge, Denver, Colorado. Opened in 2018, Tetra uses the private membership model (21 and over), providing a space for cannabis consumption. In the episode, Dewayne discusses experiences opening a members only consumption lounge, safe usage of cannabis products, events and activities at the private lounge, and state and city rules about social consumptions businesses. Recorded during a field visit to Tetra Lounge with students in the University of Colorado Denver course 'Cannabis Culture' 23 May 2019. Marty Otañez is the instructor. Art Mireles, Videographer

Episode 74: Esther Molenwijk, owner of Dutch Harvest Hemp Tea (hello@dutchharvest.org), talks about the history and development of her company. She provides details on her experiences starting a crowd-funding campaign and integrating sustainable business practices into her entrepreneurial work. As a new businessperson, Esther sees herself as an educator to inform consumers about the value of hemp and the qualities of organic hemp tea. Art Mireles, videographer

Episode 73. Michael Thomas, High Tides Dispensary, Gualala, California, discusses his experiences in cannabis and operating a dispensary. Gualala is on the southern-most edge of the Emerald Triangle, which has been cultivating cannabis plants for 50 years. According to High Tides website, "It doesn’t really matter whether OG stands for “Ocean Grown”, “Original Gangster” or “Original Genetics,” because growing and processing cannabis right here in the coastal Mendocino region of The Emerald Triangle is considered a way of life; and we locals recognize that pretty much everyone living in our area is either directly or indirectly reliant on the marijuana business." This episode includes THE ALMIGHTY HEALER (3 minutes), a digital story produced by Tanya in the course CANNABIS CULTURE, Maymester, 2020, in the Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver; Marty Otañez is the instructor.

Episode 72. Matthew Clark, Founder of Think Happy Consulting (matthew@thinkhappyconsulting.com). Matthew Clark is the CEO and founder of Think Happy Consulting, a firm focused on compliance and workplace safety for the legal cannabis and hemp industry. Matthew has more than 25 years of management experience. Since 2015 Matthew has worked in all aspects of Washington state’s legal cannabis market before expanding into hemp in 2018. From retail cannabis to large-scale hemp production, he has extensive experience managing and operating all aspects of licensed operations.

Music: "Peaceful Morning," Lobo Loco, FreeMusicArchive.org

Episode 71. Dyveke Kok: Healthy with CBD. Dyveke Kok, a Dutch author, discusses her book Healthy with CBD and Other Cannabinoids. She speaks about applications of CBD, where CBD comes from and the properties and effects of CBD. Visit her website and the Dutch Hemp Store. 

According to Dyveke, “Thanks to CBD, I learned that there is such a thing as a body's own cannabis system. This system in our body is invaluable to our health. It helps our body and mind stay in balance. For a lifetime. From my own practice I help people to regain this balance. This can be achieved through support with supplementation such as CBD, as well as numerous other ways that boost this finely balanced body's own system.”

The episode includes the digital cannabis story "Growing Pains" produced by Gavey in the course 'Cannabis Culture,' Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, in May 2020.


Episode 70. Alayna Adair: Mindful Movement and Conscious Cannabis Consumption. Guest: Alayna Adair leads a yoga session focused on mindful movement and conscious cannabis consumption. Filmed in the AHEC Media Center, University of Colorado Denver.

Alayna, aka @LaynieGanja, is a Cannabis and Wellness Educator, Hemp and CBD Sales Rep, Cannabis Tour Guide, Mindful Movement and Conscious Cannabis Consumption Teacher (LaynieGanja[at]gmail[dot]com). The episode features yoga students Tara Clack*, Carmen Espinosa*, Maria Miller*, and Nathan Smith (*Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 hours). Crew: Marty Otañez, Producer; Art Mireles, Technical Director and Switcher; Keith Joyner, Camera Operator; and Will Lammons, Camera Operator.


Episode 69. Eric Baker: Cannabis-Focused Library Research. Eric Baker, Teaching and Learning Librarian, Auraria Library, Denver, discusses library research strategies focused on cannabis studies.Eric’s been in Denver since 1961 and acquired a Bachelor's Degree in History from what was then Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1995. After receiving his Masters in Library Science from Indiana University in 1996, he returned and has served the Auraria Library since 1998. His research interests include music and beer, preferably in that order.

Crew: Marty Otañez, Producer and Host; Art Mireles, Technical Director/Switcher; Corey Rhoads, Audio Mixer; and Kevin Standing, Camera/Floor Manager

Episode 68. Kati Scheibeler: Cannabis and Pesticides. Guest Kati Scheibeler, American Custom Environmental and Safety, acesconsultingfirm[at]gmail[dot]com, discusses pesticides in the cannabis sector, including regulations, pitfalls and implications for occupational health and safety.

Kati was born and raised in Colorado. Graduated Regis University in 2008 with Bachelors of Science in Environmental science and minors in Biology and Spanish. Career began with private environmental health and safety consulting firm with large government land management agency clients. Onto the last 6 or so years in regulatory enforcement at the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Marijuana Enforcement Division as a lead investigator and subject matter expert. Now beginning operations for my own investigative training/consumer watch dog/compliance consulting company.

The episode includes digital stories by students in the CU Denver Anthropology Department Maymester course "Cannabis Culture," May 2019; Instructor: Marty Otañez - 'The Bourgeoise Trap House,' Dylan Webb; 'Pothead,' Sophie Kolstad; 'Change for Tomorrow,' Carlos Guillen

Crew: Marty Otañez, Producer; Art Mireles, Switcher and Technical Director; Cooper Knight Camera Operator; Thomas Kukucka Camera Operator; and Wole Otañez Assistant Editor.


Episode 67. ‘Driving While High’ Research Study: Ashley Brooks-Russell. Guest: Ashley Brooks Russell, MPH PHD Assistant Professor, Community and Behavioral Health Co-Director, Program for Injury Prevention, Education and Research Colorado School of Public Health, CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Ashley discusses the research study "Observational Study of Driving Impairment in Occasional Versus Heavy Marijuana Users" funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Crew: Marty Otañez, Producer; Art Mireles Camera Operator; Wole Otañez, Assistant Editor.

Episode 66. ‘Cannabis’ Is A Blue State Word: Kevin Seeber and Rachel Stott. Guests Kevin Seeber, Education and Outreach Department Head, Auraria Library, and Rachel Stott, Teaching and Learning Librarian, Auraria Library, discuss findings from their research project "'Cannabis' is a Blue State Word." You can read the published paper at this link. The episode includes the digital story 'Blessing' produced by Nate Smith in the CU Denver course "Cannabis Culture," Maymester 2019. Marty Otañez, Instructor.


Episode 65. Joe Downes: Lesotho’s Green Revolution. Guest: Joe Downes, Fulbright Scholar, Lesotho, Africa. Presentation "Globalization and International Marijuana Markets: Lesotho's Green Revolution" in the course Cannabis Culture, Maymester, 2019, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver; Marty Otañez, Instructor. Crew: Marty Otañez, Producer; Art Mireles, Camera Operator; and Wole Otañez, Assistant Editor


Episode 64. Carla Boyd: Hemp Way Foods. Originated in Evergreen, Colorado, Hemp Way Foods is the vision of Carla Boyd, who established her company in 2014 to serve those requiring enhanced plant-based nutrition. Hemp Way Foods operates as a wholesale food supplier of hemp burgers and hemp seed crumbles to restaurants and grocery markets focused on healthy foods for healthy living. Producer: Marty Otañez. Crew: Art Mireles, Technical Director and Switcher; Wole Otañez, Assistant Editor; Corey Rhoads, Audio Mixer; and Kevin Standing, Camera and Floor Manager


Episode 63. Rafael Lancelotta: Innate Path. Guest Host: Lucia Terpak, MA Medical Anthropology, University of Colorado Denver (filmed at Denver Open Media, December 2018). Guest: Rafael Lancelotta, Innate Path, Rafael works as a somatic-focused cannabis and ketamine assisted therapist at Innate Path working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, C-PTSD, and other stress-related disorders. Marty Otañez, Producer


Episode 62. Digital cannabis stories produced by students in the course 'Cannabis Culture,' Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, May 2019 Instructor: Marty Otañez. Crew: Porter Hunt, Camera Operator; Remy Musiba, Camera Operator; Wole Otañez, Assistant Editor; Michele Swenson, Camera Operator.


Episode 61. Leland Rucker: Cannabis Culture and Lifestyle. Leland Rucker, Senior Editor with Sensi Magazine, discusses cannabis culture and lifestyle. Filmed at KGNU, Boulder, Colorado, 21 November 2018.


Episode 60. Malcolm Anderson and Green Heffa Farms. Malcom Anderson with Green Heffa Farms, discuss his experiences as a hemp farmer in North Carolina. Green Heffa Farms' mission is to sustainably produce and supply superior-quality hemp varieties that are the finest on the world market. It seek to expand working with our local and global community to expand market opportunities for underserved and underrepresented farmers, and that hemp becomes a viable crop to sustain our agricultural sector and contribute to the overall health and wealth of our planet. Its core business values are built on two guiding principles: 1. Do no harm and 2. Belief that good living is our birthright. 

Interview conducted during the 5th CBD Symposium "Race for the Market Share,” University of Denver, Colorado, 16 October 2018


Episode 59.  Shelli Newhart and Michael Dolphin: Medicalization of Marijuana. Shelli Newhart, PhD, and William Dolphin discuss their co-authored book, The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma and the Patient Experience. The book takes a comprehensive look at how medical cannabis patients negotiate marijuana's incomplete integration into medicine. Their experiences reveal how social construction has shaped our relationship with this controversial plant. Drawing on interviews with midlife patients in Colorado, a state at the forefront of medical cannabis implementation, this book explores the practical decisions individuals confront about medical use, including whether cannabis will work for them; the risks of registering in a state program; and how to handle questions of supply, dosage, and routines of use.


Episode 58. Angela Bacca, Freelance Writer, Editor and Consultant, shares details on her engagement with cannabis in Oregon, California, Utah and elsewhere.

Episode 57. Tony Silvaggio: Environmental Consequences of Prohibition. Tony Silvaggio, PhD and Associate Professor, Sociology Department, Humboldt State University, and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research, presents "Environmental Consequences of Prohibition (Legalization with Prohibition): Lessons from California" at the Colorado State University Pueblo Institute of Cannabis Research, April 2018.


Episode 56. Melanie Rose Rodgers: InfluentialX and Cannabis Advocacy. Melanie Rose Rodgers, Founder of InfluentialX, Cannabis Advocate, Marketing Expert focused in Education, Advocacy & Social Responsibility. Melanie discusses her experiences in a range of activities in Colorado's cannabis sector.



Episode 55. David Bush and Industrial Hemp. David Bush with the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation, discusses hemp and related regulatory issues. The Industrial Hemp Research Foundation aims to increase the body of knowledge and raise public awareness of the many known and potential applications of industrial hemp to improve living standards, create jobs, safeguard the environment, and enhance the quality of life for all people. The Industrial Hemp Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting hemp related academic research and public education at institutions of higher learning across America. Watch additional episodes on Getting High on Anthropology.


Episode 54. Daniela Vergara: Cannabis Genetics. Daniela Vergara, PhD and Research Associate at CU Boulder, Director of Agricultural Genomics Foundation, and Co-founder of Cannabis Genomics Research Initiative, discusses cannabis genetics. Watch additional episodes on Getting High on Anthropology.

Episode 53. David Vergara: Corporate Responsibility in Colorado’s Cannabis Sector. David Vergara, cannabis researcher, discusses findings from his project 'CSR in the Cannabis Industry: A Qualitative Analysis' completed as part of a Master of Business Administration, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London, May 2018. Watch additional episodes on Getting High on Anthropology.

Episode 52. Guests Kelly Perez and Courtney Mathis with Denver-based kindColorado discuss opportunities and challenges of cannabis-related CSR (corporate social responsibility). Episode 52, Getting High on Anthropology. Marty Otañez, Producer and Host. Lucia Terpak, Technical Support. To watch additional episodes visit Getting High on Anthropology.

 

Episode 51. Ophelia Chong, Founder of StockPot Images and Co-Founder of Asian Americans for Cannabis Education, discuss cannabis culture and imagery. 

 

Episode 50. Digital cannabis stories created by students in the course CANNABIS CULTURE in the Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, Maymester 2018; Marty Otañez, Instructor.

 

Episode 49. Tony Budden with Hemporium, South Africa, discusses the role of hemp in global society. Filmed at the 5th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo in Loveland, Colorado, on 6 April 2018.

 

Episode 48. Community-Driven Video Strategies. Guest: Carlos Jimenez, PhD and Assistant Professor, Media, Film and Journalism Studies, University of Denver. Dr. Jimenez shares details of his approach to video production and research, providing details on one of his projects focused on day laborers and Denver-based El Centro Humanitario.

 

Episode 47. Youth-Focused Cannabis Education and Prevention. Guest: Jessica Neuwirth, Retail Marijuana Education and Youth Prevention Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Additional resources: 'Good to Know' Campaign, and Colorado Marijuana. 

 

Episode 45. Global Industrial Hemp: A View from Malawi, Africa. Guests: Tanya Clarke and Nebert Nyirenda with Invegrow, a company established in 2013 designed to trial, grow and process industrial hemp in Malawi, Africa.

 

Episode 44. Accountability in the Cannabis Industry: Lessons from Nuclear Power Accountability Campaigns. Guest David Weisman (David[at]a4nr[dot]org) with the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility. 

 

Episode 43. The Cannabinoid Pathway. Daniela Vergara, PhD and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, presents findings from her research on the cannabinoid pathway. Also, Dr. Vergara works with the non-profit group Agricultural Genomics Foundation, and the Cannabis Genomic Research Initiative. Presentation at the Society of Cannabis Clinicians Colorado meeting on the Auraria Campus, Denver, 28 March 2017.

 

Episode 42. Cannabis Workers’ Research in Colorado. LIa Berman is a doctoral candidate in the Graduate Program in Applied Anthropology at the University of South Florida. In 2018, Lia is conducting ethnographic research on cannabis workers in Denver, Colorado.

 

Episode 41. Cannabis and Drug Policy Issues. Guest Caroline Conzelman, PhD and Anthropology Senior Instructor in the University of Colorado Boulder, teaches a drug policy class at CU Boulder and organizes events to educate the public about cannabis.

 

Episode 40. Austine Luce, PhD and Executive Director of The Consumption Literacy Project, discusses her work designed to engage the public with the art of thinking about our natural resource consumption.

 

Episode 39. Dr. Leehey, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, presents “The Use of Cannabidiol in Parkinson’s Disease” at the 3rd Annual CORE Conference, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, 11 November 2017.

 

Episode 38. Bob Sievers, PhD and former Regent of the University of Colorado. Dr. Sievers presents “Introduction to Cannabis and University Research” at the 3rd Annual CORE Conference, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, 11 November 2017.

 

 

Episode 37. Jodi Duke, The CORE Network. Jodi, the executive director of the CORE Network, shares details of her involvement in the Denver-based non-profit focused on education about the intersection of cannabis and science.

Episode 36. Cannabis and Non-Profit Organizations. Cannabis Panel Presentation, Doing Good Week, Auraria Campus, Denver, Colorado, Tuesday 9 August 2017. Kevin White (moderator), Doing Good Foundation. Panelists: Michele Rose, IMPACT Network; Ken Boiarsky, Hoban Law Group; Todd Mitchem, The Green Solution, and Bobby Reginelli, Euflora

 

Episode 35. Opiate Use and Cannabis Therapy Options. Presenters Dr. Perry Solomon, HelloMD; Dr. Malik Hasan, NuVue Pharma, and Dr. Kent Crowley, Palliative Care Corp, at the CBD4/Opiods Conference: Examining Cannabis Therapy Options, Denver, 18 October 2017. Conference organized by Dr. Lloyd Covens, medmjdenver@gmail.com. Producer, Marty Otañez, Watch more episodes of Getting High on Anthropology.

 

Episode 34. Cush AMor and the Sacred Smoke Sanctuary.

 

Episode 33. Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Women, Weed and Business. Ashley Picillo, founder of Point Seven and Author of Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Women, Weed and Business. Marty Otañez, Producer and Host. Technical assistance provided by Chuck Fiorella

 

Episode 32. Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform. Art Way with the Drug Policy Alliance discusses links between cannabis and criminal justice reform. Marty Otañez, Producer and Host. Technical assistance provided by Cush AMor. Facebook: www.facebook.com/otanezm

 

Episode 31. Gentrification and the Cannabis Industry. Guests Gey Gallegos and Candi CdeBaca discuss the social and health costs of cannabis-related gentrification in Denver, Colorado. Gey is an advocate with the Globeville, Elyria-Swansea Coalition Organizing for Health and Housing Justice (info@gescoalition.com). Candi is the Executive Director of Project VOYCE, a youth leadership group in Denver. Marty Otañez, Producer; Co-Producers are Alicia Gerken and Sydney Huckabey, who completed the project as part of their work in the course Cannabis Culture, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, Maymester 2017.

 

Episode 30. NORML's Project 22. Guests include Jody Hendrix, Josh Lee, Jamie Kacz and George Biswell. Interviews recorded at the First Annual Institute of Cannabis Research Conference, Pueblo, Colorado, April 2017. A national mental health crises exists among veterans. On average, 22 veterans commit suicide every day according to a 2012 report from the Veterans Health Administration. PTSD is the leading cause of suicidal tendencies and cannabinoid therapy is emerging as an effective medical counter measure to alleviate the symptoms of this post-combat mental illness as well as other issues such as chronic pain. Guests discuss issues such as PTSD, Project 22, New Approach Missouri and engagement in cannabis-related policy advocacy and public education. 

NORML is the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. NORML's mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable. 

Marty Otañez, Producer
Evan Hundhausen, Technical Assistance
David Stewart, Technical Assistance

Episode 29. Michael Kilman: Anthropology in 10 Minutes or Less. Guest Michael Kilman, M.A. Anthropology, Portland State University and Producer of Anthropology in 10 Minutes or Less.

Episode 28. Dan Banks, Next Generation IPM. Dan is a horticultural scientist with expertise in cannabis agriculture and integrated pest management. Daniel couples years of industry experience with a robust education in Horticulture and Entomology, and a lifelong passion for Cannabis to apply a unique skill set to Cannabis pest management. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) requires a deep understanding of your crop, along with the biology and life history of the pests and diseases that damage it. This knowledge forms the foundation of a multi-pronged approach to pest control that includes active pest monitoring, cultural practices tailored to prevent infestations, use of mechanical barriers, environmental manipulation, the targeted application of biological controls, and the use of compliant pesticides. 

Episode 27. Rachel Knox: Cannabis Specialist. Rachel Knox, M.D. and M.B.A, is an endocannabinologist. Dr. Knox provides consultative services in the fields of Family, Integrative and Natural Medicine, bridging the gap between western medicine and Lifestyle Medicine through applicable direction in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, toxin avoidance and removal, stress and relationship management, natural remedies and more. Episode includes a digital cannabis story produced by a student in the Maymester 2017 Cannabis Culture course, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver (Marty Otañez, instructor), and music videos of the Denver-based Latin Ska band Roka Hueka. 

Episode 26: 420 Philanthropy. Guest Kevin White with the Doing Good Foundation and CannaMakeADifference.org. 

 

Episode 25. Left Hand Hemp. Guests Alli Cloyd, Vice-President of Operations, Left Hand Hemp, and Kelly Thornton, Founder and CEO, Left Hand Hemp. To learn more about Left Hand Hemp: Tel: 970 433 0414; LearnHempCrete.com; LeftHandHemp@gmail.com. The episode includes a digital cannabis story created by a student in the Maymester 2016 course Cannabis Culture, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver (Marty Otañez, instructor).

 

Episode 24. Green Lung and Other Occupational Concerns, with guest Scott Bertus, consultant and former cannabis trimmer. Green lung is an occupational hazard that workers in cannabis cultivation facilities face. It refers to potential respiratory problems workers face through exposure to mold spores and powdery mildew. Learn more about Scott by searching 'Nola Dabs' on Facebook and YouTube. The episode includes a digital cannabis story produced by a student in the Maymester 2016 course Cannabis Culture, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver (Marty Otañez, Instructor). 

 

Episode 23. Four Years of Marijuana: Colorado's Legalization Effect. Organized by Denver City Forum in Littleton, Colorado, 15 March 2017. Presenters: Ron Kammerzell (0:00-17:50 mins.), Senior Director of Enforcement, Colorado Department of Revenue; Dr. Chris Thurstone (17:50-31:30 mins.), Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, CU Anschutz Medical Campus; Marty Otañez (31:30-45:20 mins.), Associate Professor, Anthropology Department, CU Denver; and Dave Morlan (45:20-58:25 mins), Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Church Denver. For additional information on Denver City Forum contact Brandon Addison, Brandon.Addison@gmail.com

 

Episode 22. Industrial Hemp in Malawi. Guest Tanya Clarke, Director with Invegrow discusses industrial hemp in Malawi. Invegrow's mission is to make industrial hemp a leading cash crop in Malawi and Africa producing quality world renown products. Invegrow is the first and only company in Malawi to be trialling Industrial hemp with the Government in order to establish a budding hemp industry in the region. The company is working hand in hand to introduce this crop with the upmost integrity and partner with them to ensure the success of the project. Invegrow is committed to seeing Industrial hemp expand through Africa and want Malawi to be one of the pioneers. In a country that is very poor, being innovative, inclusive and responsible in business is important.

 

Episode 21. The Positive Potential of the Cannabis High. Guest: Sebastián Marincolo, cannabis researcher and freelance photographer, discusses the positive potential of the cannabis high.

 

Episode 20. Shawna: Cannabis Workers' Health Study. Shawna, an operations supervisor in a cannabis production facility in Colorado, discusses powdery mildew (PM) and other occupational safety concerns. Interview with Shawna is part of a CU Denver study called 'Air Monitoring By Settle Plate in Mold-Filled Occupational Environments.' The purpose of this exploratory and evidence-based pilot study is to conduct research to determine prevalence and magnitude of mold exposures (e.g. powdery mildew) and other occupational concerns for individuals who work in cannabis cultivation facilities and subsequent impact on health outcomes. The Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board at the University of Colorado Denver approved the study (#15-2444). Funds for the study provided by CU Denver Office of Research Services. 

Concerned about powdery mildew and other cannabis workplace hazards? Call the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 1 800 321 OSHA, or Complete OSHA's Online Complaint Form. For additional information, contact Cannabis Workers Rising, A Voice for Medical Marijuana and Hemp Workers. 

Episode 19. Jessica: Cannabis Workers' Health Study. Jessica, a cannabis worker in Colorado, discusses powdery mildew (PM) and other occupational safety concerns. Interview with Jessica is part of a CU Denver study called 'Air Monitoring By Settle Plate in Mold-Filled Occupational Environments.' The purpose of this exploratory and evidence-based pilot study is to conduct research to determine prevalence and magnitude of mold exposures (e.g. powdery mildew) and other occupational concerns for individuals who work in cannabis cultivation facilities and subsequent impact on health outcomes. The Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board at the University of Colorado Denver approved the study (#15-2444). Funds for the study provided by CU Denver Office of Research Services. 

Concerned about powdery mildew and other cannabis workplace hazards? Call the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 1 800 321 OSHA, or Complete OSHA's Online Complaint Form. For additional information, contact Cannabis Workers Rising, A Voice for Medical Marijuana and Hemp Workers. 

Episode 18. Daniel: Cannabis Workers' Health Study. Daniel, a cannabis worker in Colorado, discusses powdery mildew (PM) and other occupational safety concerns. Episode includes four digital stories produced by CU Denver students in the course Cannabis Cultures, May 2016. Interview with Daniel is part of a CU Denver study called 'Air Monitoring By Settle Plate in Mold-Filled Occupational Environments.' The purpose of this exploratory and evidence-based pilot study is to conduct research to determine prevalence and magnitude of mold exposures (e.g. powdery mildew) and other occupational concerns for individuals who work in cannabis cultivation facilities and subsequent impact on health outcomes. The Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board at the University of Colorado Denver approved the study (#15-2444). Funds for the study provided by CU Denver Office of Research Services. 

Concerned about powdery mildew and other cannabis workplace hazards? Call the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 1 800 321 OSHA, or Complete OSHA's Online Complaint Form. For additional information, contact Cannabis Workers Rising, A Voice for Medical Marijuana and Hemp Workers. 

Episode 11. Industrial Hemp: The Future of Green Building with John Patterson (Tiny Hemp Houses).
Presentation “Industrial Hemp: The Future of Green Building” for the Northwestern Lumber Association
Denver, Colorado, 29 September 2016. And, excerpts from John Patterson’s Tiny Houses Workshop
at the Living Simple: A Tiny Home Expo, Loveland, Colorado, 11 September 2016.

 

Episode 16. Segment on Hempcrete. I created the piece as a Design Anthropologist and Guest Artist with M12 Studio in Byers, Colorado, in 2016. Funds by M12 "Action on the Plains: Future Rural Archive," National Endowment for the Arts and Gates Family Foundation. Music: 'Thrusting Expression,' Craig Levy, 2013, FreePlayMusic.com.

Episode 16. Segment on Dabbing as a Research Method (29 September 2016). Guest: Leo Dunaev, Manager, Botanico. Videotaped at Cultivated Synergy, Denver, Colorado. Marty Otañez, Host and Producer; Jeff Gee, Technical Director, and Jeremiah Zentz, Camera.

 

Episode 16. Dabbing as a Research Method (29 September 2016). Guests Evan Hundhausen, Freelance writer and DJ; and Leo Dunaev, Manager, Botanico. Videotaped at Cultivated Synergy, Denver, Colorado. Marty Otañez, Host and Producer; Jeff Gee, Technical Director, and Jeremiah Zentz, Camera.

 

Episode 17. UNCUT: Amanda Reiman Talks Cannabis (27 October 2016). Guest Amanda Reiman with the Drug Policy Alliance. Music

 

Episode 16. Dabbing As A Research Method (coming soon); Watch the promo video below.

 

Episode 15. Cannabis Trifecta (2 June 2016) Special Edition of Getting High on Anthropology, with Three Guests: Guests are Rosemary Evetts, Special Collections Librarian, Auraria Library; Jolene Donahue with The Osha Connection, and Joel Warner, Cannabis Journalist. Music excerpts by Mono Verde

 

Episode 14. A Workers' Rights Based Approach to Cannabis (26 May 2016) Joe Santiago, former cannabis worker in the Denver Metro Area and former activist with Denver Homeless Outloud, discusses labor-related experiences in cannabis cultivations. Music excerpts by Mono Verde

 

Episode 13. Resurgence in Industrial Hemp (26 May 2016) Guest on the show is Samantha Walsh with the National Hemp Association, who speaks about recent developments in the industrial hemp sector. Music excerpts by Mono Verde

 

Episode 12: Cannabis-Infused Weddings (26 May 2016) features Bec Koop, Buds and Blossoms, who discusses experiences and opportunities to integrate cannabis in your wedding. Music excerpts by Mono Verde.

 

Episode 11. Coming soon.

 

Episode 10. Cannabis Maven and Cultivating Spirits (5 May 2016) Guests Susan Squibb, the Cannabis Maven, and Phil Wolf with Cultivating Spirits, and Phil Wolf, Cultivating Spirits

 

Episode 9: Cannabis The Card Game, and a Cannabis Trimmer (28 April 2016) Guests Dina DelRusso, Weed Games, and Daniel, A Cannabis Trimmer, Colorado, Denver

 

Episode 8: CannaEssence (21 April 2016): Guest Jamie Lynn Thomas, CEO and Creator, CannaEssence

 

Episode 7: Hemp and More (14 April 2016) Guests James Douglas, hemp researcher, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and Susan Squibb, Cannabis Maven and 'Ask the Cannabist' The Denver Post

 

 

Episode 7: Hemp and More (teaser video)

 

Episode 6: HEMP (Thursday 31 March 2016) on the public access television program Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding, www.FSandGreen.org

Guest: Dr. Bradley J. Borougerdi, Assistant Professor of History, Department of Global Studies
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, Arlington, Texas. And, short video story INDUSTRIAL HEMP: COLORADO'S GREEN GOLD  with Zev Paiss, Executive Director, National Hemp Association, http://nationalhempassociation.org

Short video story INDUSTRIAL HEMP: COLORADO'S GREEN GOLD with Zev Paiss, Executive Director with the National Hemp Association (http://nationalhempassociation.org) for Episode 6: Hemp on Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding, www.FSandGreen.org

 

Episode 5: Seed to Shelf (Thursday 10 March 2016) on the public access television program Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding, www.FSandGreen.org

'Seed to Shelf: Getting High on Anthropology' showcases the innovative activities along the cannabis commodity chain at Botanico (http://www.botanicommj.com), a Denver-based grow house, extraction lab and dispensary. 

 

Episode 4: Trimming and Predatory Journals in Cannabis Studies (Thursday 3 March 2016) on the public access television program Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding, www.FSandGreen.org

Guests:

Susan Chicovsky, Owner, Green Mountain Harvest
www.greenmountainharvest.com

Jeffrey Beall, Associate Professor, Scholarly Communications Librarian, Auraria LibraryUniversity of Colorado Denver, https://scholarlyoa.com

 

Video Announcement (30 secs) for Episode 5: SEED TO SHELF, featuring activities in the grow house, extraction lab and dispensary at Denver-based Botanico. SEED TO SHELF is part of the community television program Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding. SEED TO SHELF airs on Comcast Cable Channel 57 from 6:30-7pm, Thursday, March 10, 2016. Marty Otañez, Producer


Episode 3: Cannabis Workers’ Issues. Guest Lia Berman, graduate student in applied anthropology at the University of South Florida. This episode features the short video ‘Cannabis Commodity Chain’ by Lily created in the course ‘Cannabis Cultures,’ Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver fall 2015 (Marty Otañez, course instructor), and the video ’Two for Tuesdays, Two Pre-Rolls for the Price of One’ with Bridgette, former budtender in Colorado. The episode is designed to increase awareness among anthropologists, social scientists, public health professionals and community members on evidence-based research and creative work in cannabis studies. 

 

'Cannabis Commodity Chain' short video created by Lily in the course Cannabis Cultures, Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver, fall 2015. Marty Otañez, Instructor. The video is included in Episode 3: Cannabis Workers' Issues.

 

Episode 2: Panel on Cannabis Production at an event with experts and community members engaged to varying degrees in cannabis studies at Green Labs, Denver, Colorado, 7:30-11pm Thursday 19 November 2015 (www.fsandgreen.org). The event was designed to increase awareness among anthropologists, social scientists, public health professionals and community members on evidence-based research and creative work in cannabis studies. Show organized as part of 'Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding,' an educational side-event during the national conference of anthropologists in Denver, November 2015.  

 

Episode 1: Pre-Show at Green Labs- an educational event with experts and community members engaged to varying degrees in cannabis studies, 7:30-11pm Thursday 19 November 2015 (www.fsandgreen.org). The event at Green Labs was designed to increase awareness among anthropologists, social scientists, public health professionals and community members on evidence-based research and creative work in cannabis studies. Show organized as part of 'Getting High on Anthropology: A Story-Based Approach to Cannabis Research, Education and Funding.'