High Minded with McCarter

In this powerful episode, we sit down with James Granger — an Ohio native who grew cannabis in California’s legendary Humboldt County cannabis scene. From growing in the rugged hills to surviving a near-death experience that reshaped his life and meeting patients first-hand that benefit from cannabis medicine, James shares his incredible journey from legacy cultivator to cannabis industry advocate. Now working with The Clear, one of the most recognized brands in cannabis concentrates, James brings his deep-rooted experience to the front lines of political reform and corporate cannabis leadership. We talk legacy-to-legal transitions, the urgent need for equitable policy, and how real voices from the past are driving the future of the cannabis movement. This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Pick up their products at The Trust Cannabis Co. in Boulder, CO and use "MCCARTER" for a 20% discount! This episode is also sponsored by Sacred Grove Organics ~ McCarter's favorite micro-dosed hemp-derived THC/CBD tincture that makes any drink into the perfect infused mocktail. Use code "MCCARTER" to save & get discrete delivered right to your doorstep nationwide. Get yours at SacredGroveOrganics.com!

A boutique hotel with a cannabis lounge in the basement and a bar on the patio? Chris Chiari is bringing this dream to life in Denver, Colorado and tells us all about it in episode 89. The Patterson Inn, located at 420 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO has had several owners but the current one is here to stay and execute a vision of cannabis destigmatization and normalization that he's been working on his entire life. Join us for this hilarious conversation with this Denver entrepreneur and long-time cannabis advocate, Chris Chiari. Find more information about the Patterson Inn and booking at PattersonInn.com. This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Pick up their products at The Trust Cannabis Co. in Boulder, CO and use "MCCARTER" for a 20% discount! Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @goodtrees.co.

Episode 88 feels like catching up with a friend over dinner! Celebrating 10 years of creating beautiful cannabis events, Kendal Norris of Mason Jar Event Group comes on the podcast to get elevated and reflect on lessons learned over the past decade of bringing people together over the plant. You can still get tickets to Mason Jar Event Group's next event on May 3, 2025 in Longmont, Colorado at masonjareventgroup.com! This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Pick up their products at The Trust Cannabis Co. in Boulder, CO and use "MCCARTER" for a 20% discount! This episode is also sponsored by Sacred Grove Organics ~ McCarter's favorite micro-dosed hemp-derived THC/CBD tincture that makes any drink into the perfect infused mocktail. Use code "MCCARTER" to save & get discrete delivered right to your doorstep nationwide. Get yours at SacredGroveOrganics.com!

Trigger Warning: In episode 87, we discuss drug addiction, drug overdose and suicide. If these subjects are difficult for you, please take care while listening or skip this episode. Resources: HarmReduction.org & SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Alexa from The Trust Cannabis Co. dives head-first into her story of overcoming opioid addiction, and how she continues to use cannabis as harm reduction. This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Pick up their products at The Trust Cannabis Co. in Boulder, CO and use "MCCARTER" for a 20% discount! Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @goodtrees.co.

In this special episode, we honor Nicholas Barreto, known as @cannabis.connoisseur.007 on Instagram and founder of Stoner Cinema Club. During his time on Earth, he passionately explored cannabis and later, its role in treating cancer and managing pain. Before his passing, he shared invaluable insights on his use of cannabis before and after his diagnosis, the challenges he faced, and his love for creating cannabis content and bringing the community together. This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Pick up their products at The Trust Cannabis Co. in Boulder, CO and use "MCCARTER" for a 20% discount! This episode is also sponsored by Sacred Grove Organics ~ McCarter's favorite micro-dosed hemp-derived THC/CBD tincture that makes any drink into the perfect infused mocktail. Use code "MCCARTER" to save & get discrete delivered right to your doorstep (nationwide minus select states). Get yours at SacredGroveOrganics.com!