This week, JP taps in with Buddy’s Bodega — one of the most respected, influential, and culture-setting cannabis delivery brands in New York City. In a city where the market has always been fast, loud, and unpredictable, Buddy’s stood out by doing the opposite: staying consistent, staying reliable, and keeping nothing but high-quality product in rotation. They didn’t just deliver — they set a new standard for what NYC cannabis could be.

Before legalization, Buddy’s Bodega built their reputation the hard way: through trust, authentic connections, and always showing up with the kind of heat New Yorkers weren’t used to getting on demand. They bridged West Coast quality with East Coast hustle, and their brand quickly became synonymous with your favorite plug’s plug.

Now, as New York’s legal market continues to evolve, Buddy’s remains one of the few legacy-born brands navigating this new era without losing their identity. They’ve stayed tapped in with the culture, stayed committed to quality, and stayed moving smarter as the industry shifts around them.

This episode dives into the Buddy’s origin story, their impact on the New York cannabis scene, and what it really takes to build a respected delivery empire in the most competitive city in the world.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
• How Buddy’s Bodega became NYC’s most trusted cannabis delivery brand
• Their roots in the legacy market and the grind it took to build trust
• How they curated top-tier product and raised the bar in New York
• The day-to-day reality of running a high-demand delivery service
• Key differences between NYC’s legacy and emerging legal cannabis markets
• How Buddy’s balances authenticity with evolving regulations
• Their vision for the future of cannabis on the East Coast

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Chris Ball is a real one — born in South Central LA, athlete, hustler, legacy operator, and now the founder and CEO of Ball Family Farms, one of the most respected cannabis brands in California.

Before the licenses and the spotlight, Chris was deep in the traditional market. A federal sting — Operation Sudden Fall — caught him up, and he sat down for a few months while fighting his case. Instead of folding, Chris leveled up: he got a steady job, stayed on good behavior, and when the case finally went to trial, the judge gave him time served because of the way he carried himself throughout the process.

From there, he came home with a mission. Chris became one of the first Social Equity cultivators in Los Angeles and built Ball Family Farms from scratch — a brand built on discipline, clean product, authenticity, and family-rooted values. Today, their strains like Nino Brown, Daniel LaRusso, and Clubber Lang are staples in shops across the state.

This episode is street, inspiring, and real — a blueprint for turning pressure into purpose and legacy hustle into licensed success.

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🔑 What’s Inside This Episode
• Chris’ South Central roots and early hustle
• From athletics to the legacy cannabis game
• The DEA sting, the legal fight, and how he got time served
• Rebuilding from zero with discipline and intention
• Becoming one of LA’s first Social Equity cultivators
• The rise of Ball Family Farms and its signature strains
• How Chris blends business, culture, and authenticity
• What he sees for the future of California cannabis

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This week, JP sits down with Grasshoppa — one of the world’s top rollers, a true innovator in cannabis lifestyle, and the creative force behind Luxe Rolls, Luxe Roll Bar, and Roll University.

If you’ve seen her work, you already know:
this isn’t rolling… this is art.

Grasshoppa built a luxury lane inside a culture that rarely sees this level of craftsmanship. She’s a premier pre-roll manufacturer, designer, educator, and brand architect for the high-end cannabis consumer. Every glass-tipped pre-roll tube she creates is handcrafted, wrapped in elevated packaging, and built to give people a premium sensory experience — before they even spark it.

Her impact runs deep. She has designed products and consulted for RAW, Zig-Zag, Cookies, and several global brands. Her work has been featured in Forbes, High Times, Vice, Leaf Magazine, Dazed, Herb, and more — putting her at the forefront of luxury cannabis and experiential rolling culture.

Through Luxe Rolls, she brings product design and premium pre-roll manufacturing to a global audience. Through Luxe Roll Bar, she brings custom rolling experiences to weddings, launches, events, and private activations. And through Roll University, she teaches the next generation of rollers, creators, and craft makers how to level up their skills.

In this episode, we get into her journey from underground roller to industry icon, how she built these brands from scratch, the mindset behind luxury cannabis, and why intention and artistry matter now more than ever.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How Grasshoppa became one of the top rollers and innovators in the world
• The origin stories of Luxe Rolls, Luxe Roll Bar, and Roll University
• Why craftsmanship and luxury presentation elevate the cannabis experience
• How she created premium glass-tipped pre-roll tubes from scratch
• Her work designing for RAW, Zig-Zag, Cookies, and global lifestyle brands
• What it takes to build cultural credibility while scaling a luxury business
• Why immersive rolling experiences are becoming the future of cannabis events
• Her philosophy on artistry, education, and staying ahead of the curve

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Episode 157 – Dallas Growers Club

This week, JP sits down with Joe from Dallas Growers Club — and no, it ain’t Texas… he reps Dallas, Oregon, and he’s carving out his lane one fire cut at a time.

Joe’s path is anything but typical. He grew up between the Bay Area and Taipei, Taiwan, giving him a global perspective most growers never get. He speaks fluent Mandarin and learned early business game watching his pops run a women’s shoe company — lessons in hustle, people, and discipline that still shape him today.

After playing college football, life took a turn that led him straight into the world of cultivation. Through a girlfriend, he met the grower who became his first real mentor, the person who opened the door to everything Joe’s doing now. From there, he hit the road:
California → New York → Oregon, soaking up game, building skills, and learning what real cultivation takes in different parts of the country.

Joe’s holding it down in Oregon, always hunting for the next new hitter and staying active at every cannabis event he can pull up to. He moves with love for the plant, shares game with the people, and keeps the fire in rotation. Keep an eye out for him — because when Joe shows up, he’s got a jar of something funky that you’re definitely gonna want to try.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How growing up between Taipei and the Bay shaped Joe’s worldview
• What he learned from his father’s women’s shoe business
• The girlfriend who accidentally introduced him to his first cultivation mentor
• How Cali → NY → Oregon influenced his craft
• Why pheno-hunting fuels the heart of Dallas Growers Club
• Why everyone thinks he’s from Dallas, TX — and the truth behind the name
• What’s next for Dallas Growers Club

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Joe from Dallas Grower’s Club!

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🎙 Episode 156 Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants

This week, JP sits down with Nelson Lindsley, founder of Poetry of Plants — a cultivator, innovator, and lifelong creator whose journey bridges two worlds: music and cannabis.

Before stepping into the cultivation spotlight, Nelson lived the rock-and-roll dream. He was signed to Geffen Records during the same era as Snoop Dogg and hosted legendary jam sessions in his Los Angeles warehouse — moments that captured the creative energy of the early 2000s music scene.

Years later, Nelson turned that same drive toward cannabis, founding Poetry of Plants and becoming one of the most respected voices in craft cultivation. With over two decades in the game, he’s built a brand rooted in heritage genetics, sustainability, and innovation — from land-race preservation to advanced lighting design and modern breeding programs.

In this episode, Nelson shares stories from both sides of his career — from life in the studio to life in the grow — and what it takes to stay creative, focused, and forward-thinking across two evolving industries.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
• Nelson’s rock-and-roll past: being signed to Geffen Records and jamming in L.A. with Snoop Dogg
• How he transitioned from the music world to the cannabis space
• The foundation and philosophy behind Poetry of Plants
• The role of land-race genetics, lighting innovation, and breeding in modern craft cultivation
• Why legacy knowledge and experimentation are both essential for the future of cannabis

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Nelson of Poetry of Plants!

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🎙 Episode 155 – Bugbee of Gold Standard Cannabis Co.
This week, JP taps in with Bugbee — Sacramento native, rapper, grower, and owner of Gold Standard Cannabis Co. out of Grass Valley, CA. From the booth to the grow, Bugbee’s been locked into both worlds since high school. He told his parents early that he wanted to rap and grow — and they told him to come home and do it. Years later, he’s done exactly that.

Bugbee’s grind has been anything but easy. He’s dealt with farm robberies, setbacks, and heartbreak, but every loss just made the comeback stronger. Between rebuilding the brand, stacking music releases, and keeping Gold Standard’s craft flower thriving in the Sierra foothills, Bugbee’s story is one of pure hustle and heart.

He even hit the big stage, opening for YG at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, proving that the same passion he brings to the mic fuels his success in cultivation. In this episode, we get into his journey from setbacks to viral moments, and how authenticity, community, and faith in the plant keep him moving forward.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How Bugbee built a dual career in music and cannabis from his teens
• The lessons behind his farm robberies and rebuilding from scratch
• How he turned a viral moment into new momentum for his brand and music
• The balance between craft cultivation and creative expression
• Why staying rooted in community and culture defines the Gold Standard hustle

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Bugbee of Gold Standard!

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🎙️ Episode 154 – Max “Pain” Griffin

Title: Max “Pain” Griffin – Fight Game, Mindset & Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast Ep.154

This week, JP sits down with Max “Pain” Griffin — a true warrior in the octagon and a voice for craft culture beyond the ring. Max competes in the welterweight division of the UFC, training out of Sacramento and holding a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses.

Born November 29, 1985 and fighting under the nickname “Pain,” Griffin brings discipline, sacrifice, and heart to everything he does. He’s been studying martial arts from a young age, earned black belts, and made his way through the ranks to become a mainstay in the UFC.

In this episode, we talk about the grind behind the fight game — the training, the mindset, the injuries, the comebacks — and how all of that intersects with the cannabis culture you know and love. Whether you’re here for the flowers or the flow, this conversation spans fight camps, recovery, mindset hacks, and living at the margins until you break through.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
• How Max’s childhood martial arts training laid the foundation for his fight career
• What it really takes to stay in the UFC welterweight division — the sacrifice, the wins, the losses
• How Max has approached recovery, mindset and performance — inside and outside the cage
• Why the cannabis culture matters for athletes, growers and creatives alike
• Where Max sees the future of craft cannabis intersecting with the fight world

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This week, JP sits down with one of cannabis’s true innovators — Nikka T (a.k.a. Nick Tanem), the “Hashishin.” From Northern California origins to global influence, his journey spans craft, education, music, and legacy.

Nikka T built his reputation on creating ultra-refined solventless hash, travelling to Amsterdam and learning direct from hash-making legends before bringing that knowledge back stateside. He founded Essential Extracts in 2009, one of the first licensed solventless companies in the U.S.

Beyond extraction, Nikka T is a recognized educator — serving as an instructor in the renowned Ganjier cannabis sommelier program, where he teaches modules on processing methodology, flower & concentrate assessment, and consumption protocols.

His talents don’t stop at the lab — Nikka T is also a DJ and music producer, blending creative expression with craft culture to deliver a unique voice in cannabis.

In this episode, you’ll hear Nikka T’s full story: how he pushed solventless hash into legitimacy, what it means to teach the next generation of cannabis professionals, and how music, craft, and culture all connect in his world.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
• The early days of hash-making and how Nikka T went from Northern California to Amsterdam’s hash scene
• What “solventless” really means and why it matters to him and the industry
• How cooking up a DJ career and a hash career shaped his approach to craft and community
• His role as a Ganjier instructor and the importance of education and quality standards in cannabis
• Why he stays fiercely committed to innovation, integrity, and artistry in extraction and beyond

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