Episodes

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk and Dan Nelson from Happy Valley Genetics discuss the importance of home growing cannabis and the various types of seeds available. They delve into the differences betw...

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk speaks with Dr. June Chin, Chief Medical Officer at Leafwell, about the evolving landscape of medical cannabis. They discuss the benefits of obtaining a medical card, t...

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Elizabeth Sage who is a certified Ganjier- which is essentially the weed equivalent to a sommelier in the wine world. In this conversation, Riley an...

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast , host Dr. Riley Kirk dives deep into groundbreaking cannabis science with world-renowned molecular biologist Dr. Ali Bektaş. Dr. Bektaş has an impressive background in plant biology, ...

understanding the ins and outs

top publications, a sneak peak into reefer wellness and New Years resolutions!

Drug smuggler to DEA agent, One Step Over the Line

Host Riley Kirk interviews Sarah Burke, the founder of Women in Media Network and her new producer!

new studies, upcoming adventures, and memorable moments from cannabis science events

With Tina Gordon, Lindsay MaHarry, Colleen King, Christina Wong and host Dr. Riley Kirk

how the chemistry of cannabis changes with different consumption methods

Exploring Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Insights from Researchers and Patients

understanding the role of water activity and moisture content in cannabis testing

Navigating and finding your path as a neurodivergent scientist

The science of breeding cannabis for new dank smells and why some cannabis smells like cheese!

Microbial testing in cannabis: what is being tested, how it is tested and how it may impact your health

In this episode Dr. Riley Kirk interviews researcher Dr. Whitney Ogle about using cannabis for exercise. Dr. Ogle is passionate about this subject because she has found the benefits of medicating before runs, hikes and other forms of exercise and believes it can be a tool to a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Riley Kirk discusses illegal pesticides found in legal California cannabis products with Alex Halperin, the founder of WeedWeek and one of the main reporters on this topic.

Dr. Riley Kirk shares a quick update with Bioactive listeners.

Welcome back to another episode of #NAPTIME with Dr.Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk.

Dr. Riley Kirk and guest Tanya Funk dive in to the basics of providing nutrients to cannabis plants.

Todays episode is all about oral health with the talented educator and communicator Stacy Bobak.

How do we standardize an industry that is known as the wild west? It's definitely difficult to implement standards in the cannabis industry but people like todays guest, Darwin Millard are working hard to ensure standards are...

The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy is a reserach non-profit formed by Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk.