Dec 19 2024 30 mins 2
Ross’ Story: Turning Olympic fame into green gold
Show Notes:
In this episode of The Potcast with Ross Rebagliati, we’re putting our host in the hot seat to address the question on everyone’s mind: was Ross able to turn all that fame and attention from his 1998 Winter Olympics controversy into piles of green gold after legalization?
We’ll find out how Ross went from smoking joints with the Rolling Stones and appearing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, to struggling with cannabis-related stigma, to becoming the bootstrapping cannabis entrepreneur he is today. It turns out there may be a few similarities between competing in extreme sports and playing this game called cannabis.
Plus, we’ll hear from some of his collaborators about how teamwork helps everyone get ahead in the high-pressure cannabis industry. We’ll chat with Red, Master Grower from Papa Joe’s Organics – a micro cultivation operation growing organic weed in Sooke, BC, (including Organic Mango Gold for Ross’ Gold), and Fabrizio Rossi from Trygg Collective, where Ross is leading a high-tech pre-roll production team.
About Papa Joe’s Organics https://papajoescannabis.com/
Papa Joe’s Organics cares about the quality of the weed you smoke and their impact on the environment. They control every aspect of the cultivation and packaging process from their beautiful production facility in Sooke, BC. Maintaining organic standards, being environmentally conscious and producing the most dank ass weed possible is all they think and dream about. They constantly raise the bar and are always on the hunt for new genetics and phenotypes to keep your experience new and exciting.
About Trygg Collective https://tryggcollective.com/
Trygg Collective is a remarkable group of people with the drive to deliver superior products to the recreational and medical cannabis market. Their hard-earned expertise in the cannabis, pharmaceutical and CPG industries comes from a combined 50 years of knowledge and partnerships. Their team is ready to support you in sales, marketing, distribution and supply chain logistics, or with their extensive regulatory experience.
About Ross
Ross Rebagliati is a Canadian snowboarder who won a gold medal in the men’s giant slalom event at the 1998 Winter Olympics. A failed drug test for cannabis use led the International Olympic Committee to strip him of his medal, but the decision was overruled in appeals court two days later, resulting in Ross’ medal being restored.
Since then, Ross has become an outspoken cannabis advocate and entrepreneur. He was featured in the July 14, 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated, which profiled his life since his Olympic win.
About Ripco Processing https://www.ripco.pro
Ripco Processing is at the forefront of medical and recreational cannabis innovation with a focus on CBD and THC products.
Humans have been consuming cannabis for thousands of years. While traditional methods of consumption will always stand the test of time, Ripco is continuously developing new and innovative ways to enjoy Canada’s favourite herb for a more consistent, convenient and enjoyable experience.
The Ripco Processing family of brands includes Stick It, a clean burning, innovative stick that infuses pre-rolls with cannabinoids; Strip It, an edible cannabis product similar to a breath strip that dissolves quickly on the tongue; Ross’ Gold premium cannabis and pre-rolls; and Ovation topical cannabis products.
Ripco Processing operates a licensed micro processing facility in Calgary, Alberta.
Potcast Credits
Hosts: Ross Rebagilati & Don Shafer
Guests: Red (Master Grower, Papa Joe’s Organics), Fabrizio Rossi (CEO, Trygg Collective)
Producer: John Masecar
Writer: Jessica Grajczyk
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