Series Finale: Peter the Plug & The End of the Spotlight Era

Series Finale: Peter the Plug & The End of the Spotlight Era

The Dodi Connection closes out its run and the Spotlight Series with an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply thoughtful finale. Mr. Wowzer is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and special guest Peter “The Plug”, a cannabis concierge at March and Ash and one of the most outspoken advocates for education, integrity, and minor cannabinoid awareness in California’s cannabis space. From San Diego roots to New York City libraries, from street culture to science, this conversation dives into cannabis as plant medicine, the future of the industry, chasing highs beyond capitalism, and why education—not THC numbers—is the real flex. Plus: wild stories, cultural perspective, creative visions, a game show finale, and flowers given where they’re due. This is more than an episode, it’s a celebration, a mic drop, and a thank-you to the community that made TDOC what it was. Thank you all for all your support of The Dodi Connection. You can listen to all archived episodes at OlasMedia.com [https://olasmedia.com/shows/the-dodi-connection] Some notable moments from the historic final episode include: 00:00 - Season Finale Roll Call 01:05 - Meet Peter “The Plug” 01:36 - San Diego Childhood & Shark Talk 02:29 - New York, Oregon, and Finding the Right Vibe 04:09 - Cannabis Education & “Minor Cannabinoids” 06:59 - Chasing Effects Over THC Numbers 08:02 - Growing Up With 215 & Shifting Perception 10:21 - Plant Medicine, Culture, and Personal Truth 12:28 - The Library Moment: ECS, CBD, and Raw Juicing 31:39 - Game Show: TDOC Yay or Nay See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TDOC Spotlight 6: Vimbai Moyo

Mr. Wowser, Ashley, and KGB sit down with sports broadcaster Vimbai Moyo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vimbai-moyo-71b321223], the voice of Primal Pro Wrestling in National City, CA. Vimbai shares how a SoCal kid sneak-watching wrestling became a barrier-breaking broadcaster, why wrestling is really about story and emotion, and what makes Primal Pro’s community so special—plus the crew closes with the wildest Yay or Nay game yet. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at olasmedia.com [https://olasmedia.com/shows/the-dodi-connection] Some notable moments from the episode include: 00:00 – Welcome to TDOC & Season Finale Energy 00:58 – Introducing Vimbai Moyo, Primal Pro’s Broadcaster 01:33 – Growing Up Loud: Vimbai’s SoCal Childhood 02:37 – Discovering San Diego’s Wrestling Scene 04:23 – Sneaking Wrestling as a Kid & The “It’s Fake” Debate 08:48 – Representation & Why Vimbai Chose Broadcasting 10:47 – From Math Major to Wrestling Journalist 12:58 – What Makes Primal Pro Wrestling Special 17:31 – What’s Next for Vimbai Moyo? 19:45 – TDOC Game Show: The Wildest Yay or Nay Yet   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TDOC Spotlight 5: Brittney Cornwell

Mr. Wowzer brings energy to another TDOC Spotlight with Brittany Cornwell, She traces Yakima → Ellensburg → Spokane roots, a decade serving kids with developmental disabilities, and a 2021 pivot into cannabis—where she’s helped drive brand recognition, national partnerships, and sustainability She breaks down the patented Never Burn tech and why quartz atomizers (validated at an ISO-certified lab) keep terps tasting right. The crew touches culture, community, and how a little LinkedIn noise can open big doors—then flips to Yay or Nay for rapid-fire fun (ketchup vs. ranch, vampires vs. zombies). Also don’t miss a new drop from Mr. Wowzer, and a warm wrap to close out near the end of Season 2. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at olasmedia.com [https://olasmedia.com/shows/the-dodi-connection]. Visit March and Ash [MarchandAsh.com] for the latest discounts and brands! Some notable moments from this episode: 00:00 – Season check-in & co-host roll call 01:17 – Guest intro: Brittany Cornwell 01:44 – PNW roots: Yakima → Ellensburg → Spokane 04:04 – Perception then vs. now 06:15 – Washington’s music culture & community 07:14 – Career pivot (2021): from care services to cannabis 08:42 – Office manager → Sales → Director: the fast track 10:35 – Mission & impact: expansion, Never Burn, sustainability 13:52 – Partnerships & the LinkedIn hustle (MSOs, reach) 19:24 – TLC “Yay or Nay” + Wowzer track drop   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TDOC Spotlight 4: Keila DeFede & Will Amador with March and Ash

In this Spotlight episode, Mr. Wowser and Kayla Bass talk with Keila Defede and Will Amador about their journeys from San Diego roots to leading roles at March and Ash. Keila shares how marketing and education are reshaping public perception, while Will reflects on his path through technology and retail innovation. Together, they highlight how March and Ash has built a culture of community, growth, and forward-thinking. Don’t forget to visit March and Ash [marchandash.com] to learn the latest discounts on the greatest brands. Some notable moments from this episode: 1:24 – Keila and Will’s First Podcast Interview 2:16 – Keila on Growing Up in San Diego’s South Bay 3:11 – Will Shares Childhood Memories in San Ysidro and Imperial Beach 3:47 – KGB Asks About the D.A.R.E. Program and Shifting Cannabis Stigma 8:56 – Keila Explains How She Fell in Love with Marketing 11:18 – Will on His First Nintendo and Early Passion for Technology 17:22 – Keila on the Chemistry Between Marketing and Cannabis 25:11 – Keila Describes Manifesting Her Role at March and Ash 29:19 – Will Reflects on Mission Valley Store and Growing with the Company (43:58 – The “Yay or Nay” Game Show Segment Begins See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TDOC Spotlight 3: Anthony Astolfi & Charlotte Daciolas of March and Ash

What does it take to grow one of California’s leading cannabis brands while navigating strict regulations and changing public perceptions? In this episode of The Dodi Connection, host Mr. Wowser and guest co-host Mercury X Uni sit down with Anthony Astolfi, president of Blue Yellow, and Charlotte Daciolas, operations and compliance coordinator at March and Ash. Anthony shares how early experiments in tech, programming, and social media marketing led him to shape cannabis branding and digital strategy, while Charlotte reflects on her journey from the service industry into compliance leadership. Together, they explore the balance between creativity and regulation, the cultural shift around cannabis, and how March and Ash has built a unique ecosystem that invests in its people. It’s a candid look at the future of cannabis innovation, compliance, and culture — from those helping to build it. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com [https://olasmedia.com/shows/the-dodi-connection] Some of the notable moments from this episode are:  00:00 – Welcome to TDOC with Mr. Wowser and Mercury X Uni 01:23 – Meet Anthony Astolfi and Charlotte Daciolas 02:00 – Growing up in San Diego and Oceanside 04:01 – Anthony’s path from tech to cannabis marketing 05:40 – Charlotte on cannabis stigma in a conservative town 07:26 – Cannabis, culture, and the entertainment connection 11:52 – Building Blue Yellow and its role with March and Ash 16:49 – Charlotte’s journey from CVS to cannabis compliance 18:57 – No Tax Tuesdays and the rise of cannabis e-commerce 23:43 – The future of compliance, AI, and cultivating new talent See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.