Episodes
Dec. 22, 2023
Cheese Science with Madelyn Varela
Dr. Riley chats with Madelyn Varela, a cheese monger and a previous cheese maker. They discuss the process of making cheese, what microbes are involved, the different types of cheeses and rinds, the drying and curing process…
Dec. 19, 2023
Fiber hemp, narcolepsy, and veteran use with Steven Philpott Jr.
Dr. Riley Kirk speaks about new research with fiber cannabis, veteran use and access to cannabis, narcolepsy, and more with veteran Steven Philpott Jr.
Dec. 8, 2023
#NAPTIME CBG and anxiety, Vegas, and Survey Data with Dr. Miyabe Shields
Dr. Riley Kirk and Miyabe dive into the most recent peer reviewed study on CBG and anxiety, our recent trip to Vegas for the largest cannabis event in the US (MJBizcon),
Nov. 22, 2023
Poisons and Venoms with Dr. Seth Coleman
Dr. Riley Kirk discusses poisons and venoms with Dr. Seth Coleman
Nov. 10, 2023
Cannabis and Heart Disease with Dr. Benjamin Caplan
Dr. Benjamin Caplan comes on the podcast to discuss the real risks of cannabis to your cardiovascular health and why media reports like this are damaging to the reputation of the reporters and the industry.
Nov. 3, 2023
We Launched a Cannabis Research Nonprofit! #NAPTIME w/ Dr. Miyabe Shields
This weeks episode is all about our newly launched Cannabis research nonprofit called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP)
Oct. 27, 2023
The Science of Smell with Twinkle Paryani from Abstrax Tech
Dr. Riley Kirk chats with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax.
Oct. 20, 2023
The Biology & Chemistry of Fall (with Jake)
Dr. Riley Kirk reflects on her favourite season in New Hampshire, FALL!
Oct. 6, 2023
Gut Inflammation, Women's Health & More with Dr. Mary Clifton
In this episode Dr. Clifton and Dr. Kirk discuss some aspects of medicinal cannabis including endometriosis, Crohn's Disease (& other inflammatory gut conditions), eating disorders and other topics.
Sept. 29, 2023
Cannabis Mindset with Phil Stille
Todays episode is with Phil Stille who has struggled with his relationship with cannabis in the past and has learned ways to be kinder to himself and to cannabis via changing his mindset.
Sept. 11, 2023
Finding and Utilizing Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)
On this episode I am joined by my other half Jake. We have a very dynamic relationship as he studies wildlife biology and I study natural product chemistry.
Sept. 1, 2023
Cannabis Cultivation Research with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning
In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning at The Hemp Mine/ The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC).
Aug. 25, 2023
Cannabis and Pregnancy with Megan Mbengue
In this episode Riley talks with RN, Megan Mbengue about ways to reduce harm to the mother and the baby when using cannabis during pregnancy. They discuss consumption methods, dosing, research and more.
Aug. 18, 2023
Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Josh Corn (ND)
Dr. Riley Kirk speaks with Dr. Josh Corn, a naturopathic doctor living and practicing out of Vermont. Dr. Corn takes an integrative and holistic approach to medicine.
Aug. 11, 2023
How Cannabis Works in the Body (Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System, ECS)
In this episode Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the reason why we have this system in the body.
Aug. 7, 2023
Psychedelic Science with Chris Witowski from Psilera
Dr. Riley Kirk speaks with Chris Witowski, the CEO and cofounder of the biotech company Psilera investigating new psychedelic substances for the treatment of conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
July 28, 2023
Cannabis and Anxiety
In this episode Riley dives into the science behind cannabis and anxiety.
July 21, 2023
Evaluating Synergies in Nature with Dr. Nadja Cech
A conversation with Dr. Nadja Cech. Dr. Cech is a Patricia Sullivan Professor of Chemistry at UNC Greensboro and an active researcher in the field of natural product chemistry.
July 14, 2023
Finding quality CBD products with Kyle Jones
A conversation with Kyle Jones, the CEO and owner of Future Compounds, which specializes in producing high quality and high purity isolate compounds like CBD, CBG, and CBN.
July 7, 2023
EPISODE 1: How we got here
<p>The first episode isn't a reallll episode, but it is a topic I have had requested A TON of times. This is an introduction to the podcast and a little more information about host of the podcast, Riley Kirk. </p><p>She expl…