Dec 14 2023 59 mins 3
Welcome to another Home Grow TV Talk Show and Podcast - this week we sit down with the legend Erik Christiensen AKA Erik Nugshots.
Co-creator of "Higher" - The Lore, Legends, and Legacy of Cannabis Book as well as Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana: (Books about Marijuana, Guide to Cannabis, Weed Bible)
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Here is all the Erik Nugshots links relevant to this podcast:
Erik Nugshots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik.nugshots
Higher Cannabis Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707012/higher-by-dan-michaels-and-erik-christiansen/
Location of podcast- Magnum Buds
https://www.instagram.com/magnumbuds/
Topics Covered in Podcast:
- Erik Nugshots come-up story and history
- Basic Cannabis photography tips
- Basic macro photography tips
- Higher Book
- Erik Nugshots favorite strains and breeders
- The Humboldt Seed Co Mega Pheno Hunt
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - AC Infinity
1:56 - Start of Podcast with Erik Nugshots
2:28 - How did Erik Nugshots start photography?
5:09 - Did Erik Nugshots have mentors or role models?
5:47 - What was the 1st photography for Erik Nugshots?
6:55 - Taking pictures with a microscope?
8:44 - Who was the first grower Erik Nugshots met?
10:38 - How did Erik Nugshots start the book "Green"?
12:15 - How long did it take Erik to create his 1st book?
13:41 - How does Erik Nugshots choose what strains to feature the books?
15:15 - How long is the window for the perfect photo?
16:02 - Difference from 1st book to "Higher" the new book?
17:55 - How long did the "Higher" Book take to create?
19:57 - What strains stand out to Erik Nugshots?
23:10 - Who is the Higher Book for?
27:01 - The Humboldt Mega Pheno Hunt
28:35 - What is the Humboldt Mega Pheno Hunt
29:27 - Favourite Strains from Humboldt Pheno Hunt
31:50 - Erik Nugshots favorite breeders
33:30 - Best Camera set up for macro cannabis photography
37:32 - Erik Nugshots in Colombia
38:19 - Roll one up & Community Questions
Exploring the Mind of Erik Nugshots: The Master of Cannabis Photography
