Potcast S2 E11 - Forget THC - Let’s Talk Terpenes
THC has been dominating the conversation around cannabis since legalization, but it’s starting to lose steam as people realize this plant has much more to offer than its potency.
That’s why this episode of The Potcast with Ross Rebagliati is dedicated to terpenes – the natural chemical compounds that not only contribute to the flavours and aromas of your favourite cannabis cultivars, but may also contribute to how they make you feel… things that should factor into your purchasing decisions.
We’ll hear from self-proclaimed terpene enthusiasts on why these compounds are so fascinating, and Ross chats with John Streicher, a professor and researcher from the University of Arizona whose important work is revealing even more reasons why terpenes should be taking the spotlight when we talk about the power of this plant. It turns out they might have the potential to play a surprising role in the fight against the opioid crisis.
Get ready – this episode may blow your mind!
About John Streicher, PhD – Professor, University of Arizona
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Bluesky: @johnstreicher.bsky.social
John Streicher is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Arizona. He has built a research program focused on finding new and more effective ways to treat chronic pain, with a special emphasis on Cannabis sativa and its cannabinoid and terpene components. He earned his BS in Biology from George Fox University in 1999, an MS in Neuroendocrinology from Oregon Health and Science University in 2002, and his PhD in molecular signaling from the University of California – Los Angeles in 2009. He then finished a postdoctoral fellowship at The Scripps Research Institute in 2012, and joined the faculty of the University of New England. He transitioned to his current position at the University of Arizona in 2015.
About Cordelia Barber – Commercial Specialist, Vancouver Island, Pure Sunfarms
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Cordelia Barber is a Terp Nerd who currently lives in Victoria, BC. She worked in the legacy market, and the moment legalization was announced, began plans to work in the cannabis industry for the rest of her life. Currently she is the Commercial Specialist for Vancouver Island at Pure Sunfarms, winning Specialist of the Year for 2024. She strives to make the cannabis industry a welcoming space for all, especially those who want to nerd out with her.
About Matt Webb – Creative Director / Budtender
mdwebb.ca
Matt Webb has been working in Canadian cannabis since 2017, and currently budtends at Mood Cannabis in Nanaimo. He dearly misses the Strawberry Cream originally released by Top Leaf/Grasslands, Simply Bare’s Organic Creek Congo, and that Houseplant VHS box. Because what even was that?!
Potcast Credits
Hosts: Ross Rebagilati & Don Shafer
Guests: John Streicher, PhD (University of Arizona), Cordelia Barber (Pure Sunfarms), Matt Webb (Mood Cannabis Company)
Producer: John Masecar
Showrunner / Writer: Jessica Grajczyk
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