Credibility, Cockwombles and Cannabis Experts

Process First, Questions Later

This episode on the Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense takes a hard look at what happens when systems become more interested in protecting themselves than delivering outcomes. First, we tackle one of the most persistent myths in medical cannabis: that doctors are afraid of being struck off for prescribing cannabis medicines to children. A serious claim. One small problem. Nobody seems able to find the doctor. Then we turn our attention to the endless cry for "more evidence". At what point does caution become paralysis? How long can children and families be expected to wait while committees, colleges and institutions continue searching for certainty in a profession that has never had any? Finally, after watching the final episode of Clarkson's Farm, we ask a simple question. How did a healthy heifer carrying twins end up being slaughtered on suspicion of disease, only for the post-mortem to show no evidence of TB? More importantly, why does modern Britain seem increasingly comfortable with process, procedure and paperwork taking priority over getting the right answer? Three stops. One common theme. When systems stop asking whether they are right and become obsessed with proving they followed the process. 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.

50th Episode Trailer - Process First, Questions Later

Episode 50 of the Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense lands this Friday, 19th June, at noon UK time. Not bad going since May 2025, especially considering the carousel should have broken down, caught fire, or been confiscated by a regulator by now. This one is called Process First, Questions Later, and it is a cheerful little tour through Britain’s favourite national hobby: following procedure while missing the bloody point. Three stops. One theme. The process was followed. Shame about the outcome. Listen here from Friday at noon: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/episodes/19361524 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500916/episodes/19361524] 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.

Better the devil...

Makerfield has entered the chat. In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, we take a sharp turn through the revolving doors of Number 10, where by-elections, leadership threats, Brexit hangovers and the UK-EU SPS agreement all collide in one glorious Westminster pile-up. From Cameron’s referendum gamble to May’s impossible clean-up job, Boris’s bluster, Truss’s lettuce-speed premiership, Sunak’s managed decline and Starmer’s beige competence, this is a brutal look at what happens when political instability becomes regulatory instability. And, as usual, cannabis gets caught in the machinery. Medical cannabis may be legal, but patients are still fighting access barriers. CBD is still trapped in regulatory fog. Hemp is still treated like a suspicious object instead of an agricultural opportunity. And now SPS alignment may bring yet another layer of uncertainty for businesses already exhausted by process, delay and political drift. Better the devil you don’t know? Or have we already seen enough of the devil we do? 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.

Three Stops and a Unicorn

Three encounters. Same carousel. A family weaponising concern. An out of court settlement - proof that hard line tactics don't work. Two Met officers who did not know cannabis can be legally prescribed. Different scenes. Same problem. Patients, the public and even police are still trapped in confusion, stigma and outdated thinking around legal medical cannabis in the UK. 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.

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.