Shaping Fire

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Shaping Fire is the cannabis industry's leading podcast on cannabis innovation and industry disruption. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode.

Episodios

  • EP122 Growing Cannabis for Hashmaking with guest Conner Terpwizard

    06/06/2025 Duración: 01h41min

    We love growing our own flower! And we also love hash! On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los sits down with Conner Terpwizard to discuss what flower characteristics make it good for hashing, how to choose genetics that will result in hash that meets your desires, and how to handle the plant during cultivation and post harvest to create the best hash possible.

  • EP121 The Wooly Umbrella Plant: A New Source of Cannabinoids with guest Paula Berman PhD

    21/03/2025 Duración: 01h17min

    While the US continues to struggle in its relationship to cannabis medicine, it sure would be helpful if we could obtain non-THC cannabinoids from more plants than just cannabis. On episode #121 of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los chats with cutting-edge plant biochemist Dr. Paula Berman about the Wooly Umbrella plant, its rare biochemical attributes, successful extraction methods, and the future of non-cannabis cannabinoids from this species.

  • EP120 Cannabis and Energy: A Growing Dilemma with Evan Mills PhD

    22/02/2025 Duración: 01h44min

    Now is the time for cultivators to discover energy efficient solutions to growing cannabis. On episode 120 of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los welcomes Evan Mills PhD to talk about the new 2025 update to his groundbreaking 2012 paper on cannabis energy consumption, ways in which cultivators can become more energy efficient, and how entrenched political and economic preference is given to indoor cultivation, making everything more difficult.

  • EP119 Homegrow Greenhouses with guest Eric Brandstad

    04/01/2025 Duración: 02h03min

    Greenhouses continue to increase in popularity as homegrowing expands across the country. On Shaping Fire episode 119, host Shango Los welcomes back OG greenhouse consultant Eric Brandstad to talk about small greenhouses for homegrowers and patients, managing airflow, heat and cold, and how to trick greenhouses out for optimal yield and convenience.

  • EP118 - Predatory Microorganisms: Entomopathogenic Fungi IPMO Can Solve and Prevent Your Pest Issues with guest Chris Trump

    25/10/2024 Duración: 02h05min

    Understanding the role predatory microorganisms can play in cultivation means imagining a future free from chemical insecticides, where pest prevention is deeply rooted in the soil food web. It’s shocking that IPMO hasn’t already spread like wildfire. Let’s light it up! In this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los sits down with acclaimed natural farming pioneer Chris Trump to discuss his groundbreaking work with Indigenous Predatory Microorganisms, and the profound impact it will have on global agriculture, including cannabis. Discover how to introduce target pests to your IMO collection, and scale this potent pest solution for your indoor home grow, greenhouse, or farm.

  • EP117 Tripping without Guides: Best Practices for Psychedelics without a Sitter with guest Daniel Shankin

    07/09/2024 Duración: 01h49min

    Psychedelic therapy has become widespread in the US. While many recommend using a guide or “trip sitter,” the vast majority of people simply use psychedelics on their own or with friends. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with psychedelic integration specialist Daniel Shankin about preparing for your psychedelic experience, best practices for tripping by yourself or with friends, and how to integrate the lessons you received during your experience so you can use them in your everyday life.

  • EP115 The Revolutionary New Science Behind Using CBG for Anxiety with Dr. Ethan Russo

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01h28min

    In groundbreaking new science, for the first time we have a human study showing that 78% of participants found cannabigerol (CBG) more effective at treating their anxiety than their present pharmaceutical, herbal remedy or other therapeutic. During this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los welcomes back Dr. Ethan Russo to discuss the foundations of the study, the mechanics of causing and measuring anxiety in the participants, efficacious CBG dosages, and the remarkable findings that may change the direction of anxiety medication development going forward.

  • EP115 Cannabis Plant Bioaerosols Can Threaten Cannabis Workers with guest Tess Eidem PhD

    20/07/2024 Duración: 01h17min

    We know that cannabis saves lives. And cannabis makes our lives so much better. But for those working in indoor, scaled cannabis growing environments, cannabis bioaerosols can be deadly. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Tess Eidem PhD about the new science regarding fungal, bacterial, and viral bioaerosols that are produced in a cultivation environment, their impact on human health, how they are being ignored, and what we can do to make cannabis working environments safer for all of us.

  • EP114 Planning Ahead for Regenerative Cannabis Cultivation with guest Daniel Stein

    11/05/2024 Duración: 01h51min

    No matter whether you are an experienced or new cannabis cultivator, establishing a new location to cultivate cannabis using regenerative growing techniques deserves some forethought. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Humboldt County-born regenerative farmer Daniel Stein of Briceland Forest Farm about building soil, placement of structures, using soil inputs found on your property, water sequestration, cover crops and companion planting, animal husbandry and animal fertilizers, and whether or not cannabis crops should be rotated with the vegetables.

  • EP113 Wood Loving Psilocybin Mushrooms

    24/02/2024 Duración: 01h54min

    Some of the most potent psilocybin mushrooms have proven very difficult to cultivate indoors. These mushrooms love growing on hardwoods. On episode 113 of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with mycologist Christian Kaelin about the attributes and personalities of wood-loving hallucinogenic mushrooms, how to find and wildcraft them, and how to build your own inoculated hardwood chip beds to cultivate them outdoors at home.

  • EP112 Super-Charging Soil Microbiology with guest Michael DiLegge

    20/01/2024 Duración: 01h45min

    Incredible cannabis plants start with soil diversity and thriving microbiology. During this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with microbiologist Michael DiLegge about natural biostimulants, the care and feeding of microbe life in your soil, choosing companion plants to encourage root zone diversity, and an indictment of the 24-hour light cycle theory.

  • EP111 Cannabis Landraces in Practice with guest Jade Nectar

    09/12/2023 Duración: 01h51min

    Long Live Landraces! In this delightful introduction to cannabis landrace plant varieties, Shaping Fire host Shango Los talks with Santa Cruz landrace specialist Jade Nectar aka Jeff Nordahl about the differences between landrace, wild and feral varieties of cannabis, their unique attributes that attract connoisseurs, and the importance of conscious landrace breeding techniques and preservation.

  • EP110 Delta-8 THC: The Troublesome Cannabinoid with guest Dr. Ethan Russo

    14/10/2023 Duración: 01h23min

    Delta-8 THC is everywhere, but the scientific understanding of it is not. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los welcomes back neuroscientist and renown cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo to discuss the medicinal benefits of Delta-8 THC, its history, the challenges of synthesizing clean Delta-8 THC, and the negative impacts that synthetic Delta-8 THC is having throughout the cannabis community.

  • EP109 Encouraging Neurogenesis with Phytocannabinoids with guest Staton Laws

    01/10/2023 Duración: 01h29min

    Brains cells die, and our body has the ability to make new ones. But as we age, the ability to make new brain cells slows, and sometimes even slows so much that dementia arises. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los, talks with cannabinoid researcher Staton Laws about the mechanics of neurogenesis, how cannabis medicine can stimulate the creation of vital neurons, and specific nootropic dosing protocols for those interested in sustaining their brain health and longevity, as well as cannabis patients who are already facing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

  • EP108 Longevity and the Endocannabinoid System with guest Hunter Land PhD

    29/07/2023 Duración: 02h01min

    While cannabis is most commonly used to relieve symptoms of ongoing illness, the plant’s resin can also be used to keep the human body in balance over decades, creating long-term wellness. During episode #108 of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with neuroscientist Hunter Land PhD about the biological mechanics of aging, how strengthening the endocannabinoid system can increase your healthspan, and how to develop a cannabinoid strategy to meet your health goals.

  • EP107 Vaporizing Flowers and Oil: The Science, Tech and Myths with guest Mark Lewis

    17/06/2023 Duración: 01h45min

    Cannabis enthusiasts enjoy using vaporizers for a range of reasons from great taste, to the health benefits for our lungs. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with engineer and vaporizer devotee Mark Lewis about the attraction so many cannabis users have for flower and oil vaporizers, the pro and cons of technology designs used in contemporary devices, and an array of myths clouding their understanding and use.

  • EP106 Cannabis Root Structure Mechanics and Best Practices with guest Sarah Lane

    20/05/2023 Duración: 01h57min

    Cannabis cultivators expect the plant’s roots to do an essential job, and yet most of us barely know how to treat them nicely. On this week’s episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los welcomes back plant biologist Sarah Lane to discuss root structure in living soil, coco/peat and hydro systems, how roots function, what their various colors may say about their health, how and when to trim them, and best practices for creating a bountiful root system that will support massive growth and yields, including container choice, pH, watering, fertilizers and compost teas.

  • EP105 Mycelium and Mycorrhizal Mechanics with guest Stephanie Garcia

    06/05/2023 Duración: 01h39min

    Mycelium and mycorrhizae are essential parts of the Soil Food Web, and using cultivation methods that support soil fungi can lead to the best cannabis you’ve ever grown. In this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with mycologist Stephanie Garcia about the functions of mycelium and mycorrhizae, some common misunderstandings, and best practices for amendments, pH, watering and transplanting to create and sustain a thriving rhizosphere.

  • EP104 - Pharmaceutical and Cannabis Interaction with guest Jahan Marcu PhD

    15/04/2023 Duración: 01h55min

    The vast majority of cannabis enthusiasts and patients are also taking some prescription drug or another, and cannabis patients often ask about the potential for drug-drug interaction without ever getting a satisfying answer. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with pharmacologist Jahan Marcu PhD about the complex biology of cannabis interacting with other drugs, how to discern if you may be experiencing an interaction, and some red flag drugs that should be watched closely.

  • The Cannabis Research of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam with guest Dr. Ethan Russo

    18/03/2023 Duración: 01h22min

    Starting in the 1960s, a single cannabis research group discovered THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBNa, CBDa, CBGa and others! On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Dr. Ethan Russo about the life’s work of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, who passed away last week. Dr. Russo shares engaging stories from Dr. Mechoulam’s life, walks us through the historical timeline of his discoveries, and explains the momentous impact of the greatest cannabis researcher we’ve ever known.

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