Episode 185: The Rise of Zooted Inc. 🌿 Staten Island’s Cannabis Movement | Good PizzZa Podcast

Episode 185: The Rise of Zooted Inc. 🌿 Staten Island’s Cannabis Movement | Good PizzZa Podcast

This week, JP sits down with Sal from Zooted Inc., one of the driving forces behind the new generation of cannabis brands putting Staten Island on the map. Alongside a tight-knit group of cultivators, breeders, and entrepreneurs, Sal and the Staten Island crew have been making serious noise throughout New York’s cannabis community. Known for their unique flavors, dedication to pheno hunting, and commitment to quality, they’re helping shape the future of East Coast cannabis culture. We linked up at the legendary Torches Dispensary, a former cigar lounge turned cannabis speakeasy located in the heart of Times Square. Once frequented by some of New York City’s biggest names, the setting couldn’t have been more perfect for a classic New York conversation. 💨 In this episode, we get into: The rise of Zooted Inc. Staten Island’s growing influence on the NY cannabis scene Pheno hunting and building unique flavors Sal’s journey between New York and Florida The challenges and opportunities in today’s cannabis market Building a brand with authenticity and staying true to your roots 🧠 Sal is one of the real ones. Hard-working, humble, and focused on the long game. If the future of New York cannabis is being built by people like him, Staten Island has a lot to be proud of. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Sal from Zooted Inc.! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the GoodPizzzaPodcast autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, etc. so tune in. #GoodPizzZaPodcast #ZootedInc #SalZooted #StatenIsland #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisPodcast #PhenoHunting #CannabisCulture #NYCannabis #EastCoastCannabis #TorchesDispensary #TimesSquare #WeedCulture #CannabisCommunity #NJNYC Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/goodpizzza] Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com [https://goodpizzza.com] Instagram: @ [https://instagram.com/good.p1zzza]_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast [https://instagram.com/goodpizzzapodcast] Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza [https://patreon.com/goodpizzza]

Episode 164: He Was There When Nas Recorded Illmatic… And Ran NYC’s Weed Game | Old Man Dave

This week, JP sits down with Old Man Dave, one of the true OGs of New York City cannabis culture. Now in his 80s, Dave has lived a life most people only hear about in stories. From moving weight during the golden era of NYC cannabis to navigating the ups and downs that came with it, Dave has seen it all. Through multiple chapters of life, relationships, business ventures, and run-ins with the law, Dave remained connected to the culture that helped shape New York. 🎵 With deep ties to the music industry, Dave was a regular around the legendary D&D Studios, rubbing shoulders with icons like DJ Premier and witnessing history firsthand. He even found himself in the studio while Nas was recording Illmatic, one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. 💨 In this episode we get into: Growing up in New York City The early cannabis scene before legalization Moving serious weight during the underground era Celebrity clientele and music industry connections D&D Studios and witnessing the creation of Illmatic Lessons learned from a lifetime of wins and losses Why preserving these stories matters 🧠 This episode is bigger than cannabis. It’s about documenting history before it’s gone. The stories, experiences, and lessons from the generation that helped build the culture deserve to be heard. This one’s for the OGs. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Old Man Dave! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com #GoodPizzZaPodcast #OldManDave #Nas #Illmatic #DNDStudios #DJPremier #NYCHipHop #CannabisCulture #LegacyCannabis #WeedPodcast #HipHopHistory #NewYorkStories #OGStories #CannabisCommunity #NJNYC Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/goodpizzza] Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com [https://goodpizzza.com] Instagram: @ [https://instagram.com/good.p1zzza]_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast [https://instagram.com/goodpizzzapodcast] Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza [https://patreon.com/goodpizzza]

Episode 183: Dr. Dre, Weed & Toad Venom?! The Wild Green Dragon Story 🌿🐸 | Good PizzZa Podcast

This week, JP sits down with Glen from Green Dragon, a true pioneer whose journey runs deep through both the music industry and cannabis culture. Before building a cannabis powerhouse, Glen was producing records like “Love of My Life” by Erykah Badu and “Dance Tonight” by Lucy Pearl — eventually finding himself tapped in with names like Dr. Dre and Raphael Saadiq during his time in LA. From there, the transition into cannabis came naturally — and over the past 20+ years, Green Dragon has grown into a full-scale operation with dispensaries, cultivation, nursery, and distribution. 💨 In this episode we get into: Glen’s journey from music production to cannabis Working around legends like Dr. Dre, Erykah Badu, and many more Building Green Dragon into a multi-vertical brand 20+ years in the cannabis game He found Becky/Toad Venom 5 years ago before the hype!  Real stories, industry drama, and life lessons 👀 Special guest in the building: Jigga, the grower behind Girl Scout Cookies, adding to the energy in the room. 🧠 This one is a wild ride — music, legacy cannabis, psychedelics, and real-life gems all in one. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Glen from Green Dragon! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber 💸 Get a DISCOUNT at: www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA 🌿 Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ This page in conversation will be dedicated to the Good PizzZa Podcast — autumn notes, concepts, theories, strategies, and more… so stay tapped in. ⸻ 🔍 SEO Keywords (YouTube backend) Good PizzZa Podcast, Green Dragon, Glen Green Dragon, Dr Dre interview cannabis, Erykah Badu Love of My Life producer, Lucy Pearl Dance Tonight, cannabis business story, weed podcast, legacy cannabis, LA weed scene, dispensary owner interview, Girl Scout Cookies strain origin, Jigga grower, toad venom 5 MeO, psychedelic discussion, cannabis culture podcast ⸻ 🔥 Hashtags #GoodPizzZaPodcast #GreenDragon #DrDre #CannabisPodcast #WeedCulture #ErykahBadu #LucyPearl #ToadVenom #Psychedelics #GirlScoutCookies #Growers #CannabisIndustry #LegacyCannabis #NJNYC Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/goodpizzza] Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com [https://goodpizzza.com] Instagram: @ [https://instagram.com/good.p1zzza]_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast [https://instagram.com/goodpizzzapodcast] Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza [https://patreon.com/goodpizzza]

Episode 182: They Accidentally Ended Up in Humboldt… and Changed Cannabis Forever- Humboldt Seed Co

Episode 182 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Nat and Benjamin from Humboldt Seed Company — one of the most respected cannabis seed companies in the world. But before Humboldt Seed Co. became a global name in cannabis genetics… both of these guys were just figuring life out. Benjamin actually wound up in California almost by accident after spending nearly 10 years riding trains across America — exploring life, traveling the country, and living outside the norm. Nat’s journey west looked completely different. He was heading toward California with his girlfriend at the time… until she dumped him on the way. Suddenly, he found himself at a crossroads — either go back home to the East Coast or keep pushing west. Thankfully… he kept going. Eventually, these two crossed paths living in a commune in Humboldt County, California — and the rest is history. Founded by Nathaniel Pennington in 2001, Humboldt Seed Company became known for building strong, reliable cannabis genetics while helping push the science and art of breeding forward. Benjamin has also played a major role in helping expand Humboldt Seed Co. internationally — building relationships and helping bring their genetics across the world through partnerships, exports, research, and global cannabis networking. His work has helped push Humboldt Seed Co. far beyond California into places like Europe, South America, Jamaica, and other emerging markets. They’re also doing some really cool stuff outside of Cannabis. They’re creating seeds and collecting genetics from all over the world of actual vegetables and herbs that you can cook with outside of just the cannabis seeds that they’re known for.  In this episode we get into: 🔥 The wild journeys that brought them to Humboldt 🔥 Riding trains across America for a decade 🔥 Living in communes in Northern California 🔥 Building Humboldt Seed Co. from the ground up 🔥 Massive pheno hunts and selecting keepers 🔥 Breeding stable genetics for growers worldwide 🔥 International cannabis expansion and global seed markets This episode is about adventure, genetics, risk-taking, and how two people from completely different paths wound up helping shape modern cannabis breeding. Real Humboldt story. Real genetics. No Cuts. Real culture. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Humboldt Seed Co.! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ #HumboldtSeedCompany #CannabisGenetics #PhenoHunting #HumboldtCounty #BlueberryMuffin #JellyDonutz #CannabisCulture #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/goodpizzza] Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com [https://goodpizzza.com] Instagram: @ [https://instagram.com/good.p1zzza]_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast [https://instagram.com/goodpizzzapodcast] Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza [https://patreon.com/goodpizzza]

Episode 181: Ricky from Finest Farms Talks Raids, W**d & Building a Brand

Ricky from Finest Farms pulls up to the Good PizzZa Podcast to break down his journey from growing up in Los Angeles with nothing… to becoming one of the respected growers in California cannabis. What started with one plant as a young kid quickly turned into garage grows, warehouses, raids, cops, and everything that came with the old-school grow game. Now Finest Farms is known for putting out serious heat and growing for some of the most respected brands in the California rec market. In this episode we talk: 🔥 Growing up in Los Angeles 🔥 Falling in love with cultivation 🔥 Garage grows turning into warehouses 🔥 Surviving raids and police pressure 🔥 Building Finest Farms from the ground up Real grower story. Real hustle. Real passion for the plant. ⸻ 📍 Follow & Support Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Ricky from Finest Farms! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount Www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG Www.goodpizzza.com ⸻ #FinestFarms #CannabisCulture #GrowLife #CaliforniaCannabis #WestCoastWeed #CannabisGrower #GoodPizzZaPodcast Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/goodpizzza] Shop Merch: goodpizzza.com [https://goodpizzza.com] Instagram: @ [https://instagram.com/good.p1zzza]_goodpizzza_ Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcast [https://instagram.com/goodpizzzapodcast] Show some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza [https://patreon.com/goodpizzza]