FAQ
Q: WHAT IS THE GOAL OF CANNABIS TALK 101 (CT101)?
Blue: As professionals, our goal is to provide positive, informative and factual education for listeners and the cannabis community in hopes of helping break the stigma.
Joe Grande: To spread compliant information to the best of our ability. Keeping people up to date on breaking news and educating them on what is right and wrong in the industry.
Q: WHAT ARE THE CURRENT LAWS IN CALIFORNIA?
Possession:
– Recreational: Must be 21 years or older to possess up to one ounce of flower or eight grams of concentrate
– Physician Recommendation: Possess eight ounces of flower or eight ounces of concentrate. Or four ounces of flower and four ounces of concentrate for a combine total of eight ounces. Regardless,
the patient can only posses a combined total of eight ounces of cannabis.
– Can only smoke in private business, property or residence.
– It is illegal and against United States Federal Law to travel or possess any amount of cannabis on aircraft or in airports, no matter if you have a Physician Recommendation or not.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE SHOW?
Blue: I really appreciate the way the four of us play off of each other. We have this unique bond that’s really special and fun and there is never a stale moment! We have the ability to pick up each other’s pieces and make a good team, a great camaraderie.
Joe Grande: It feels like we have been friends for 30+ years! We treat each other like brothers, were able to make fun of one another and not get all sensitive.
Q: WHAT’S ARE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES THE INDUSTRY FACES?
Blue: The stigma for sure. We have always been fighting to break through. People are always judging others who smoke or use cannabis like it’s a crime…it is not criminal! We must unite as an industry and have a voice in order to make a positive impact.
Joe Grande: Explaining the compliant way to process money and explaining the proper way to utilize banking, it is a business and needs to be treated as such. I deal with so many clients that feel afraid and that fear is unnecessary. WE CAN HELP!
Blue: Inside and out of CT 101 we are realizing there is a learning curve and people all of the United States and beyond are just uneducated, uninformed and not understanding specifically what their rights and the laws really are.
Q: WHAT ARE THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES WITH CT101?
Blue: Getting into bigger markets and stations, especially because most companies/radio stations won’t and/or don’t support the cannabis community. We overcame a huge hurdle in Orange County and are so appreciative of the love we have received.
Joe Grande: Explaining the compliant way to process money and explaining the proper way to utilize banking, it is a business and needs to be treated as such. I deal with so many clients that feel afraid and that fear is unnecessary. WE CAN HELP!
Blue: I’ve formatted a free flow of information. Callers call in live and ask questions or provide their concerns and/or comments about the industry. It was important to create a platform that provided not only accurate education but that our show has made an impact and provides good results for everyone. Essentially, we are the pioneers of creating media for cannabis.
Joe Grande: Blue offers the Cannabis Talk Network an educational platform and I offer compliant information regarding processing for the cannabis industries. We all do this separately and come together to bring you Cannabis Talk 101.