Smoke & Bridges

Episode Nine: The Evolution of Rolling with Marcos "CGO" Surita

In this episode of Smoke & Bridges, Jimi Devine sits down with famed roller Marcos “CGO” Surita. The Sacramento star and founder of CGO Lifestyle shines a light on the rise of the roller, his foray into events, and the evolution of the hash hole market. What is Connoisseur Grade Only? It's being committed to excellence. A complex habit built over the years through practice and discipline. The study of technique and understanding the attention to detail. The acceptance of only the finest grade, through proper selection. Connoisseur Grade Only is a lifestyle built on the demand of accepting only the best and nothing less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode Eight: The Art of Cannabis Breeding with Michael of Symbiotic Genetics

In episode 8 of Smoke & Bridges, Jimi Devine sits down with Michael from Symbiotic Genetics AKA The Village. Michael shares his journey from crashing in a Sacramento grow warehouse to running one of the most popular breeding outfits in Northern California.  As the creator of some of the most sought-after strains of the last decade, including Mimosa, Wedding Crasher, and Banana Lunch, Symbiotic continues to set the bar high for California cannabis. The team's Purple Punch F2 cut has bred winner after winner, remaining a cornerstone of the team's efforts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode Seven: A Legendary Cannabis Contest Celebrates 20 Years with Victoria Shea, Competition Director of The Emerald Cup

In Smoke & Bridges episode 7, Jimi Devine sits down with Emerald Cup competition director Victoria Shea. The pair wax poetic about how far the storied cannabis contest has come, the roller coaster of compliance, and what’s on deck for the Cup’s upcoming 20th anniversary celebration. Victoria Shea has led the contest portion of The Emerald Cup [http://www.theemeraldcup.com] for eight years. In that time, she has seen the storied California cannabis competition evolve in multiple ways. From the introduction of METRC compliance to a stint in Hollywood, The Emerald Cup has come a long way since its humble harvest season beginnings in Mendocino. On deck? The storied event's 20th iteration at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland on May 4th & 5th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode Six: Staying True To Your Roots with David Polley, Founder of Preferred Gardens

In Smoke & Bridges episode 6, host Jimi Devine explores the journey to brand expansion with David Polley, founder of Preferred Gardens. Jimi and David discuss how to stay authentic while successfully scaling up, the balance between hype and heat, and the white ash debate. Preferred Gardens was founded by David Polley in 2015 and he has been cultivating since 2005. Preferred Gardens was prominent in the medical market long before legalization and remains a legacy cannabis brand; family-owned and operated with absolutely no investors. Preferred Gardens specializes in large-scale, mixed light greenhouse production and indoor cannabis cultivation. The Preferred state-of-the-art operations focus on culture, quality control, consistency and one-of-a-kind affordable strain selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode Five: Hash Around The Globe with Marc Hammond

In this episode of Smoke & Bridges, Jimi Devine traverses the global hash scene with Marc Hammond, co-founder of award-winning concentrates brand Kalya Extracts [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kalyaextracts.com/__;!!Ivohdkk!iFM75_xJ-1zwOLvXTmETx0S2pt6i2EvH94wLpvCCMnP0NHkMS9CZgfR2LSI1R4QdUPgZjmbIktlL2PchFhw3-xHA%24]. Hammond sheds light on the evolution of the cannabis oil market, the search for unique flavor profiles in hash, and the importance of consumer education in helping the hash scene thrive. Kalya came bursting onto the scene at the beginning of California legalization. Combining years of cannabis experience and the tenacity of a marine veteran, Kalya has embodied the sanskrit translation of its namesake - perfection. Led by Hammond and Joe Ryan, the group's focus on quality and pushing the cannabis experience forward has garnered awards and favoritism from connoisseurs across the state.   Currently, this team has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry and is focused on highlighting their unique differentiations as well as their own organic single source breeding project. Make sure to check out new flavors, products, and the pursuit of perfect hash at a dispensary near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]