Ask the Expert: Cannabis Podcast Australia

Welcome to 'Ask the Expert: Cannabis Podcast Australia' Join us as we ask experts in the industry questions you've been thinking (or haven't even thought of) about cannabis and the role it's playing medicinally in Australia. We are the connective tissue and this podcast is the bridge created to bring experts in the space to you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode #1 of "Ask the Expert: Cannabis Podcast Australia." In this first episode, James and Charlie dive into the basics of cannabis, what it is and what medical cannabis is all about. If you're new to the space, this is a great introduction to get you started. We cover everything from the different types of cannabis to the different methods of consuming it, the differe

Welcome back to our second episode, where we explore what cannabis does to the body with our resident expert guest, Gianni. In this episode, we cover the different experiences of using cannabis, methods of consumption, potency of the strain, and how an individual's tolerance can impact this. We explore the effects of medical cannabis, the endocannabinoid system (using the lock and

Welcome to the third episode of our podcast where we ask Gianni the question ‘What Conditions can Cannabis be used to Treat?’ In this episode we dive into the medical uses of cannabis (including chronic pain, anxiety/depression, and insomnia, and more) its effectiveness as a treatment for various conditions, the potential side-effects of using cannabis and how they compare to o

In this episode, Gianni, James and Charlie dive into the legalities and stigma behind medical cannabis in Australia. They explore the historical context, cultural attitudes, political climate, public health concerns, and media representation that have contributed to the long-standing perception that cannabis is a dangerous drug. They discuss how the perception of cannabis has chang

In episode #5 Charlie introduces co-host James as the expert for the first (and last) time! They discuss the rapidly changing space of medical cannabis, pathways for obtaining in Australia, the requirements for a doctor to be able to consider you for medical cannabis treatment, how patients can find a doctor who can prescribe medical cannabis, and the costs associated with access i

Welcome to episode 6.1 of our podcast where we dive into the topic of how medical cannabis is grown. We speak with our resident expert Gianni to answer questions such as what makes a good climate for cannabis cultivation, what are the different cultivation methods, and how long does it take to grow cannabis from seed to finished product. We also explore the quality of Australian ca

Welcome to episode 6.2 (a bonus carryover conversation from Ep 6.1 of our podcast) where we discuss "What's new in Cannabis". In this episode, we cover the changes to drug driving laws and explore other laws that may change in the near future. In this episode, we welcome back our resident expert guest, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis. who is a plant enthusiast and a final year Ph.D. ca

Welcome to Episode 7, where we learn more about the recent ACannabis conference where a top industry prescriber delivered a scathing attack on firms putting profit before patients. To finish off, we pay our respects to Raphael Mechoulam, the "Father of Cannabis Research," who recently passed away. In this episode, we welcome back our resident expert guest, Gianni Del Rosario-Makrid

Welcome to episode 8 of our podcast where we explore the world of cannabis research. James and Charlie ask expert in the space Gianni what research and development means in the cannabis industry, how companies and producers cover R&D, and the different parties involved in research partnerships. They delve into the kind of research activities being performed, such as developing