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Feb. 7, 2025
How to Evaluate Quality Cannabis With a Certified Ganjier: Dr. Riley Kirk and Elizabeth Sage
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 and Elizabeth delve into the intricate process of evaluating cannabis, discussing various…
Jan. 24, 2025
Hop Latent Viroid: The Pathogen That Could DESTROY Your Cannabis Plants With Dr. Ali Bektaş
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, microbes, and agriculture, specializing in affordable and distributed systems for detecting nucleic acids in agricultural environments. He…
Jan. 10, 2025
Suppositories 101: Periods, endometriosis, chronic pain and more with Dr. Riley Kirk & Megan Mbengue
On this episode of Bioactive, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Megan Mbengue, RN, MS, owner of The Trusted Cannabis Nurse, to discuss her groundbreaking study on the use of suppositories for menstrual pain relief. Megan’s study involved 103 participants who compared two menstrual cycles: one without suppositories and one…
Dec. 27, 2024
Top Cannabis Research of 2024 + Sneak Peak at Reefer Wellness + My Weed New Years Resolutions
🌱 In this episode of Bioactive, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives into her favorite cannabis research publications from 2024, sharing groundbreaking insights that advanced our understanding of this incredible plant. 📖 Exciting News! Dr. Kirk's upcoming book, Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis as Medicine, is AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER now! 👉 Order…
Dec. 13, 2024
Smuggling Cannabis: Tales and Tribulations with Ken Behr. FROM KINGPIN TO DEA AGENT.
Ken Behr: From Dyslexia to Drug Smuggling and the DEA | A Journey Through Cannabis Culture and the Justice System In this riveting interview, Ken Behr shares his incredible transformation from a dyslexic child struggling in school to a successful writer and former drug smuggler. Ken delves into his early…
Nov. 29, 2024
Lit and Legit: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women in Media and Cannabis Use
Lit and Legit: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women in Media and Cannabis Use Host Riley Kirk interviews Sarah Burke, the founder of Women in Media Network and her new producer! They explore the intersection of cannabis, science, media, and the evolving perception of cannabis in society, especially as it pertains…
Nov. 19, 2024
New research opportunity for kratom and kava (sign up at https://btstudi.es/q/vivazen1/)
Nov. 15, 2024
First New York Weed Event, Vape Solvents, and other Stoner Science Topics
Pioneers in Cannabis Science | Dr. Miyabe Shields & Dr. Riley Kirk Discuss Research, MJBizCon, and More Description: Join Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk, co-founders of The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), as they dive into the latest in cannabis science and natural product research! 🚀 In this…
Nov. 1, 2024
The Science and Magic of Sungrown Cannabis: What is so special about outdoor grown Marijuana
🌱 The Science and Magic of Sungrown Cannabis | Bioactive Podcast 🌱 Join Dr. Riley Kirk and an inspiring panel of experts — Tina Gordon, Lindsay MaHarry, Colleen King, and Christina Wong — as they dive deep into the unique qualities of sungrown cannabis! Recorded after their 2024 Emerald Cup…
Oct. 18, 2024
The Entourage Effect Expanded - how to curate your cannabis experience based on consumption method
How Consumption Methods Affect Cannabis Chemistry | Dr. Riley Kirk | Bioactive Podcast In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk breaks down how cannabis consumption methods—whether smoking, vaping, or edibles—can impact the chemistry and effects you experience. We often focus on strain-specific effects to curate our cannabis…
Oct. 4, 2024
Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Risks, Symptoms, Treatments and Research.
Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) | Bioactive Podcast with Dr. Riley Kirk, Dr. Codi Peterson, & Megan Mbengue In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, we uncover the complexities of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)—a paradoxical condition where chronic cannabis use can trigger severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Despite cannabis…