Controlled Burn

Your Weed Is a Crime Scene featuring Ben Cortez

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon finally drag OKCTL Lab Director Ben Cortez into the studio to talk mold, microbes, and why Oklahoma humidity is basically a supervillain with a weather app. Ben breaks down the real-world science behind microbial failures, Aspergillus testing, total yeast and mold, facility hygiene, R&D testing, and why “the lab sabotaged me” is usually just mold wearing a trench coat. From grow room cleanup to peroxide dunks, ozone, 70% alcohol, and the eternal war against swamp-air cannabis, this one is part science class, part crime scene investigation, part group therapy for failed COAs.

DEA Licenses, Lobbyists, and Lobster Bones

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon unpack what Missouri seems to be getting right: organized industry representation, serious networking, and lobbyist money that actually goes toward moving cannabis policy forward. Meanwhile, Oklahoma gets the side-eye as the conversation turns to business unity, DEA licensing confusion, distributor/manufacturer requirements, and the looming paperwork chaos nobody asked for. Naturally, it doesn’t stay professional for long. (00:00) Intro, WWE energy, and immediate derailment (01:00) Brandon’s Missouri trip and the McCann event (03:20) MOCann quarterly meetings and association structure (05:00) Business-only networking vs. Oklahoma party vibes (06:00) Lobbying money, transparency, and industry organization (08:45) Missouri microbusinesses and license structure (10:30) Testing requirements and market differences (11:40) Workshops, compliance education, and regulatory conversations (14:55) DEA/license application and distributor/manufacturer questions (17:00) Application costs, paperwork, and business responsibility (20:00) Appreciation and workplace banter (21:40) “Keep it creamy” and internet comedian lore (24:00) Crows, ravens, and accidental bird science (27:00) Bald eagles, birdwatching, and questionable life choices (30:45) Rain, concrete ramps, and homeowner problems (32:50) Oklahoma trails, fossils, and geocaching (39:30) Fancy steakhouse recap and lobster bones (45:30) Big Biscuit, sticky biscuits, and breakfast decisions Come for the compliance talk, stay for the bird war strategy and bone marrow bruschetta. 📧: Team@controlledburn.live🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okctl

Two Labs Walk Into a Podcast: Real Talk with Brandon Mosley

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories for a rare lab-to-lab conversation about cannabis testing, compliance, data integrity, and what it actually takes to run a trusted cannabis laboratory in Oklahoma. From environmental testing roots to cannabis compliance, Brandon shares how Baseline Laboratories grew, why accurate results matter, and why the industry needs more honest conversations between labs instead of tribalism and finger-pointing. This episode dives into the realities of Oklahoma cannabis testing, COA accuracy, potency inflation, lab ethics, and the importance of producing legally defensible cannabis test results. It’s part science, part shop talk, and part controlled chaos — exactly what happens when two cannabis labs finally walk into the same podcast. Shane, Brandon, and Brandon cover: (00:00) Intro: Meet Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories (04:52) Awkward Movie Moments and Childhood Chaos (08:52) Brandon M’s Story: From Environmental Testing to Baseline (16:13) Finding Chemistry, School Stories, Corporal Punishment, and Growing Up in Oklahoma (29:36) Parenting, Work Ethic, and Raising Kids in Real Life (37:05) AI, ChatGPT, the Impact of Tech, and the Future of Work (51:14) Bridging the Gap Between Science and Real-World Sense (53:45) Lab Data, Common Sense, & Defensible Results (01:22:57) Why Lab-to-Lab Communication Matters & EAC Updates (01:44:01) Closing Thoughts with Brandon Mosley If you work in the Oklahoma cannabis industry, operate a grow or processing facility, care about cannabis compliance testing, or have ever stared at a COA and thought, “That math ain’t mathing,” this episode is for you. 💬 Got a wild lab story or testing question? Drop it in the comments. 📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: team@controlledburn.live 📣 Subscribe for more cannabis industry conversations, lab testing insight, compliance chaos, and Controlled Burn nonsense.

DEA Registration, GMPs, and Other Party Favors

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon attempt to talk about cannabis compliance and somehow detour through aliens, offensive comedy, peach trucks, and the emotional support nightmare that is federal paperwork. Eventually, they land the plane on what really matters: DEA registration, GMP-style operations, SOPs, and what cannabis businesses need to understand as the industry moves closer to federal oversight.If you’re a grower, processor, operator, or anyone currently pretending your SOP folder is “basically done,” this episode is your friendly reminder that the clipboard era is coming. The Wild West is getting audited. (00:00) Opening chaos, lab stress, and surviving the week (03:37) The lab team deserves a medal (06:26) Why weighing distillate is a special kind of punishment (11:35) Old-school concentrates, shatter, and early industry memories (15:54) Food truck side quest: horchata, peaches, and soft serve debates (25:10) Pandemic talk, norovirus headlines, and information overload (35:20) UFO files, aliens, and why nobody reacts to anything anymore (38:04) Epstein files, public distrust, and the broken news cycle (48:25) Kevin Hart roast, offensive comedy, and where the line is (53:50) Free speech, social consequences, and podcast censorship concerns (01:03:27) Rescheduling, Registration, and Oklahoma Confusion (01:09:32) SOPs, Shortcuts, and GMP Growing Pains (1:14:46) Big Industry, Big Paperwork, and Lab Appreciation (01:36:50) Outro and what’s coming next 💬 Got questions about cannabis testing, compliance, or why your SOPs look like they were written during a tornado? Drop them in the comments. 📣 Subscribe for more chaos, compliance, and cannabis commentary 📧: Team@controlledburn.live🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okct l#CannabisCompliance #DEARegistration #GMP #CannabisTesting #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisIndustry #ControlledBurn #CannabisRescheduling

We Broke the Lab… During OMMA Advisory Council Shakeups

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down a brutal week in the cannabis industry — starting with a lab failure that took down a critical pesticide testing instrument and forced an emergency trip to recover a half-million dollar system. We also dive into the ongoing OMMA Advisory Council shakeups, including member removals, recall process issues, and what it all means for cannabis compliance in Oklahoma. Plus, a new council member we're fans of joins the conversation — and that could shift things in a big way. If you work in cannabis, testing, or compliance, this is a real look at what happens when systems fail and regulations collide. #OMMA #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisLaw #CannabisPolicy #CannabisIndustryNews (00:00) Intro: Pesticide Instrument Failure & Panic Mode (10:05) Hecklers, Bad Decisions, and Chaos (25:30) Industry Talk: OMMA Advisory Council Shakeups (36:25) High-Stress Jobs, Burnout & Work-Life Balance (47:19) Upcoming Guests & What’s Next 💬 Thoughts on OMMA right now? Drop them below 📬 team@controlledburn.live 📣 Subscribe for more cannabis compliance + lab insights