The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense

Not Bloody Likely!

Sian goes from Princess Anne’s legendary “Not bloody likely!” to the equally useful compliance principle of “don’t be so bloody stupid”. This episode’s carousel takes in British politics, public frustration, activist groups that forget advocacy still needs accountability, and the refreshingly honest request for help from someone who simply wants a decent contract, proper governance, regulatory safety and no unexpected incarceration. Sharp, irritated, practical and occasionally spiky, this episode asks what legitimacy really looks like when politics, campaigns and businesses all start demanding trust. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/cannabis.nonsense] The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

Credibility, Cockwombles and Cannabis Experts

In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Siân takes aim at one of the cannabis sector’s rarest commodities: credibility.  From self-appointed experts and strange event behaviour to rumours, activist claims and the convenient rewriting of other people’s positions, this episode asks why an industry fighting for legitimacy still gives so much room to nonsense.  Blunt, funny and occasionally spiky, it also looks at the questions some organisations seem very keen to avoid: where is the accountability, what does success actually look like, and what happens when the problem you were created to fight eventually gets solved?  Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/cannabis.nonsense] The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

What Is It You Actually Do?

At every cannabis event, there’s that moment. The polite chat is over. The regulation grumbles have been shared. The patient access nodding is complete. And then comes the simple question: “So… what do you actually do?” In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian explores the curious rise of the vaguely involved. The consultants who can’t quite explain their consultancy. The advocates who advocate… something. The legacy-to-legitimacy transitions that haven’t quite landed. And the growing credibility gap between those doing the work and those enjoying the aesthetic. This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about clarity. Because if we can’t explain what we do in plain English, how do we expect policymakers, patients, or partners to take us seriously? A sharp, observational ride through smoke, mirrors, and the power of simply saying what you actually contribute. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/cannabis.nonsense] The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

Minute Taker of the Apocalypse

This episode we examine the curious phenomenon of the self appointed guardian of transparency. The man with the invisible clipboard. The archaeologist of twenty year old emails. The tiny hammer enthusiast tapping away at industry morale. Why must every informal phone call be minuted? Since when did off the record conversations require stenographers? And at what point does “tenacious” quietly become “vexatious”? We explore the theatrical outrage over missing minutes, the resurrection of pre-iPhone era anecdotes as modern day scandal, and the peculiar need some have to appear relevant by excavating history. If it happened more than twenty years ago, it is history. If you are not a member, what exactly is your grievance? And if you have to manufacture drama to prove your value… well. Sharp, observational, and just a little spikey. Because sometimes the most powerful move available to you is pressing Unfollow. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/cannabis.nonsense] The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

The Association run by Snake Oil Salesmen

Another turn of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense. This week, we attend a quiet professional disappearance. A once self-appointed guardian of the CBD sector has vanished. Website suspended. Data incomplete. Members exposed. And regulators still asking questions. In this episode, Sian Phillips dissects what happens when fear becomes a business model, when exclusivity replaces cohesion, and when an entire regulatory strategy rests on a single brittle dossier. The UK’s Novel Foods framework does not recognise conference badges or whispered influence. It recognises the data holder. And when that entity disappears, the structural risk becomes painfully clear. We explore how divide-and-rule tactics fracture industries, how quasi-medical positioning can squeeze out legitimate consumer brands, and why governance requires stamina rather than theatre. This is not gossip. It is a warning. Before you write your next cheque, ask who actually holds the data, who answers the regulator, and what remains when the website goes dark. If you want representation built on mettle rather than marketing, you know where to find it. Send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/cannabis.nonsense] The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.