The Art of Healing: Dr. Kenneth Weinberg on Cannabis
In this deeply personal episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with physician, author, and medical cannabis pioneer Dr. Kenneth Weinberg for a conversation that goes far beyond prescriptions and protocols.
Fixing Medical Cannabis with Gil Luxenbourg
In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Gil Luxenbourg, one of the world's pioneering medical cannabis advocates. Known as Patient #7 in Israel, Gil received the seventh medical cannabis license ever issued by the Israeli Ministry of Health after a four-year battle to treat his Crohn's disease. Over the past two decades, he has helped shape medical cannabis education, clinical training, and patient care across multiple countries.
From Drug War to Digital Surveillance | Seth Ferranti
Seth spent 21 years in federal prison for nonviolent drug offenses during the height of America's War on Drugs. While incarcerated, he reinvented himself as a writer, eventually becoming an acclaimed journalist and filmmaker dedicated to telling the stories of people impacted by mass incarceration.
Cannabis Crossroads: Stories Shaping the Future of Cannabis
From federal cannabis reform and DEA rescheduling to hemp regulations, groundbreaking medical research, veterans' access, and the evolving legal landscape, there's no shortage of headlines—but what do they actually mean for patients and consumers?
Building the Future of Cannabis Education with Randi & Robert Sobel
On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel welcomes back Randi and Robert Sobel, founders of WeedWorks Consulting, to discuss how they're working to make cannabis education more accessible, credible, and impactful than ever before.
From Emmy Winner to Cannabis Entrepreneur | Shavon Sullivan Wright
As the United States stands on the brink of one of the biggest federal policy shifts in more than 50 years, the future of an entire industry is being written by entrepreneurs willing to bet on what's next. In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Emmy Award-winning television producer turned entrepreneur Shavon Sullivan Wright, founder of The Grass Cab, a boutique dispensary opening in New Jersey at a pivotal moment in history.
From Stigma to Success: Laganja Estranja's Cannabis Journey
When Laganja Estranja first appeared on Let's Be Blunt with Montel, she was already a cultural force. But this return visit reveals a new chapter—one defined by authenticity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.
The Whole F’n Truth: Rob Van Dam on Pain, Recovery & Reinvention
For decades, Rob Van Dam thrilled audiences around the world with a revolutionary in-ring style that changed professional wrestling forever. From his legendary run in ECW to becoming WWE Champion and one of the most recognizable athletes in sports entertainment, RVD built a career by pushing his body beyond limits most people can barely imagine. But what happens when the lights go down and the physical toll remains?
This Firefighter Says Plant Medicine Saved His Life: Paul Walton
Firefighters and emergency personnel are routinely exposed to trauma, chronic stress, sleep disruption, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Too often, the culture around first response demands toughness over healing—and silence over support.
Cannabis Has A Consistency Problem - Here’s The Fix | Daniel Cook
What if the cannabis experience you think you’re buying… isn’t actually what ends up in the product?
As the cannabis industry matures, one of its biggest challenges isn’t potency—it’s consistency.
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Daniel Cook, CEO of True Terpenes, for a fascinating conversation about the science behind aroma, flavor, and why so much of what makes cannabis unique can be lost during processing.
Cannabis Legalization Failed These Patients | Ted Smith on the Fight for Medical Access
For decades, cannabis advocates fought for legalization under the promise that patients would finally be protected.
So why is one of Canada’s oldest medical cannabis compassion clubs now fighting for survival?
On this powerful episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with legendary cannabis activist Ted Smith, founder of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, to unpack a legal and political battle that could redefine medical cannabis access across North America.
Is Washington About to Criminalize Cannabis Seeds? | Laura Campanella
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Laura Campanella, CEO and co-owner of Brothers Grimm Seeds, to unpack a little-known but potentially industry-shifting issue buried in proposed federal legislation: Section 781.
The Untold Story Behind Legal Cannabis in America | Kip Andersen
In this powerful episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with acclaimed documentary filmmaker Kip Andersen to discuss his groundbreaking new film Join the Club — the untold story of activist Dennis Peron, the AIDS crisis, and the fight that changed cannabis laws in America forever.
Is Cannabis Being Misunderstood with Kyle Boyar
Cannabis is back in the headlines — but not for the reasons you might expect.
From alarming stories about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) to growing concerns around contamination and product safety, the public conversation is getting louder… but not necessarily clearer.
The End of Potency Chasing: Max Vansluys
The cannabis industry is growing up — and so are its consumers.
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Max Vansluys, President of Dialed In Gummies, to explore the evolution of edibles from high-THC novelty items to carefully crafted, full-spectrum experiences.
Why Post-Harvest Processing Matters in Cannabis
Most cannabis conversations focus on how the plant is grown.
Almost no one talks about what happens after.
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with inventor and engineer David Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol, to break down the most overlooked — and arguably most critical — stage in cannabis: post-harvest processing.
Why Some Cannabis Users Get CHS — And Most Don’t with Dr. Codi Peterson
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with pediatric pharmacist, clinical researcher, and patient-rights advocate Codi Peterson to explore one of the most discussed — and often misunderstood — topics in cannabis science: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
Rethinking Recovery: Harm Reduction, Mental Health & the CaliSober Movement with Quinn Lapeyre
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Quinn Lapeyre, founder of CaliSober Recovery, a growing movement that’s challenging outdated ideas about recovery and creating inclusive, judgment-free spaces for people navigating substance use, trauma, and mental health.
15,000 Patients Later: What We’re Learning About Cannabis & Migraine Relief
Migraine is not just a headache — it’s one of the most disabling neurological conditions in the world. It steals time, productivity, and quality of life from millions of people. And despite decades of pharmaceutical innovation, far too many patients are still left searching for real relief.