Controlled Burn

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

Rage Against the Safety Sensitive Machine

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon go from parenting paranoia and GPS surveillance to one of the biggest questions looming over the cannabis industry right now: the DEA registration deadline. With June 22 approaching fast, operators are stuck navigating a mix of speculation, partial guidance, and very real potential consequences. We break down what’s actually known, what’s still unclear, and why waiting this out might not be the safest move. If you’re a grower, processor, or lab, this is one of those conversations you can’t afford to ignore. 🔥 Topics include: * The June 22 DEA registration deadline — what it means right now * What happens if you don’t register (and why no one really knows) * How federal oversight could impact cannabis operators overnight * SOPs, applications, and why this isn’t “just paperwork” * The risk of waiting vs. the cost of acting now (00:00) Intro (00:55) Chaos, Kids, and Consequences (47:50) Breaking Down the DEA Deadline (56:38) MJ Unpacked (59:01) Hao Chen Network Federal Indictment (01:01:00) OMMA’s “Pesticide” Crackdown (01:04:48) Understanding Oklahoma Cannabis Policy Shifts (01:27:18) Outro 💬 Are you registering or holding off? Drop your thoughts below. 📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: team@controlledburn.live

The Hidden Ways Products Get Contaminated

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight, this episode is a masterclass in how contamination actually happens, and why it’s usually not where you think. 🔥 Topics include: * How “clean” processes still lead to failed results * The air duster incident that caused a butane contamination * Hidden mold sources and why your environment matters more than you think * Why R&D testing is the difference between launching and losing * The reality of lab testing: what happens after your sample leaves your facility (0:00) Intro: The Reality of Sales (3:30) Severe Weather & Compliance Protocols (6:17)  How Labs Test the Unknown (13:11 ) How Labs Find Hidden Contamination Sources (32:32) MJ Unpacked (33:54) The Cannabis Rescheduling Rumors (37:45) Outro If you’ve ever said “there’s no way this should fail”… this episode is for you. 📣 Got a contamination horror story? Drop it in the comments. 📬 For questions or partnerships: team@controlledburn.live

Sanjay Gupta’s Women & Weed, OK Policy Updates & an OMMA Clapback

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon kick things off with Women & Weed, the CNN special from Sanjay Gupta that dives into cannabis use among women — from pregnancy to mental health. But as always, the conversation doesn’t stay calm for long. From there, we shift into Oklahoma’s latest cannabis policy updates, including edible limits, trafficking thresholds, and what these changes actually mean for operators trying to stay compliant. And just when you think it couldn’t get more complicated… Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority steps in with another headline-making clapback. 🔥 Topics include: * CNN’s Women & Weed and the real questions it raisesCannabis use during pregnancy: risk, reality, and debate * Oklahoma policy updates (edibles, trafficking, and compliance) * OMMA’s latest response and what it signals for the industry * Why perception, professionalism, and policy all collide right now Laugh with us, question everything, and maybe rethink a few assumptions — just don’t ignore what’s coming next. 💬 Got thoughts on the episode or questions for upcoming guests? Drop them below.📬 team@controlledburn.live