How the Hemp Loophole Hijacked Cannabis (feat. Riley Cote) | Unrolled #1

The hemp loophole opened the door for Delta-8, synthetics, and gas-station cannabinoids- and the ripple effects reshaped how people see cannabis, how regulators respond to it, and what “legal weed” even means anymore. But that’s only the starting point.

In Unrolled #1, Dave and Dave sit down with former NHL enforcer and cannabis advocate Riley Cote to unpack how unregulated hemp products, youth access, misbranding, and commercial shortcuts have distorted the culture and damaged trust in the legal cannabis industry. Riley also gets into the difference between true plant-based wellness and the “quick hit” mentality that’s taken over parts of the market.

This episode is about more than just hemp vs cannabis- it’s about how we got here, how the industry lost control of the narrative, and what it will take to rebuild clarity, responsibility, and a healthier relationship with the plant.

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🎙️ UNROLLED
Unrolling the stories, science, and culture of cannabis.
Guest: Riley Cote
Produced at Frosted Nug Productions

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