Synopsis
Growing your own marijuana can be both a liberating and political act. In this pot-cast HIGH TIMES Magazine's Senior Cultivation Editor and author Danny Danko provides news, activism reports and cannabis cultivation tips for connoisseurs, aficionados and medical patients alike. Bonus: Interviews with expert growers and professional seed breeders, 'Strain of the Week' and ganja growing questions & answers. Sponsored by BC Northern Lights bcnorthernlights.com.
Episodes
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Free Weed - Episode 42
11/09/2013 Duration: 01h25minWelcome to the grow Q&A episode. This installment of our cannabis cultivation podcast focuses exclusively on pot growing questions from our listeners. Danny answers 20+ questions to help the Free Weed audience develop the skills necessary to harvest heavy and achieve big yields every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 41
14/08/2013 Duration: 01h38minFree Weed from Danny Danko returns for Episode 41. Danny and Mike recap the past few weeks in the world of weed and then introduce the live recording of the cultivation panel at the 3rd annual San Francisco Medical Cannabis Cup. The SF Cup took place June 22-23 in Richmond, California and the live Free Weed panel featured DJ Short, Kyle Kushman, Aaron from DNA Genetics, Scott from Rare Dankness, K from Trichome Technologies, and Rick Pfrommer from Harborside Health Center. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 40
11/07/2013 Duration: 01h19minEpisode 40 of Free Weed from Danny Danko triumphantly roots itself in the earth with more pot growing info than ever before! Danny & Mike recap the 2013 Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup and then, Free Weed is proud to present an epic 30 minute interview with master cannabis breeder, and multiple Cup winner, Soma of Soma Sacred Seeds. Soma describes how he started out as a smoker and grower and then unveils some can’t-miss breeding secrets, strain descriptions, and organic grow tips. Episode 40 also features an extended cultivation segment that includes Strain of the Fortnight, a step-by-step for making Subcool’s Supersoil Mix, and Danny's answers to listeners’ grow questions. This episode of Free Weed is sponsored by BC Northern Lights, Gorilla Seed Bank, and Power Pen. For more grow tips from Soma, check out his book, Organic Marijuana, Soma Style: The Pleasures of Cultivating Connoisseur Cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 39
21/06/2013 Duration: 01h22minEpisode 39 of Free Weed from Danny Danko propagates forth with plenty of pot growing info for cultivated listeners. Danny and Mike recount their trip to Amsterdam and Barcelona and discuss the upcoming HIGH TIMES Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup. Plus, comedian and friend of the podcast Rob Cantrell stops by the studio to discuss his new comedy music album, Dreams Never Die. And, the long lost audio from the live Free Weed show and grow panel at the US Cannabis Cup in Denver has been found. The audio quality isn’t all we’d hoped, but stick with it and you’ll be rewarded with an expert group of growers: Adam from THSeeds, Scott from Rare Dankness, breeding legend DJ Short, Kyle Kushman, and Don and Aaron from DNA Genetics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 38
03/06/2013 Duration: 01h13minEpisode 38 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko bursts forth with a cornucopia of pot growing knowledge. Danny talks with Aaron from DNA Genetics – multiple Cannabis Cup winners and members of the HT Seed Bank Hall of Fame. Plus, Strain of the Fortnight, a cultivation segment on proper watering, and grow questions and answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 37
07/05/2013 Duration: 01h18minEpisode 37 of Free Weed springs forward with pot growing info galore. First Danny and Mike recap the first ever US Cannabis Cup in Denver with a thorough rundown of the events, concerts and all-important Cup winners. Speaking of Cup winners, our guest this week is Aaron Justis of Buds n Roses in Los Angeles, who took home three different pot prizes in Denver through collaborations with Kyle Kushman, Tyler Wadleigh, and BAMF Extractions. As always, we feature our Strain of the Week, a cultivation segment by Danny (this one is on Perpetual Harvesting) and listener grow questions answered. Episode 37 is brought to you by BC Northern Lights growboxes and Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 36
12/04/2013 Duration: 01h11minEpisode 36 of Free Weed features an interview with the team from Loud Seeds – whose strain, Loud Scout, took first place in the Hybrid category at the 25th Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. Plus, a Denver Cup preview and a super-sized cultivation segment featuring tips for spring planting and answers to reader submitted grow questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed – Episode 35
15/03/2013 Duration: 01h11minFree Weed returns with an epic episode. This time around Danny and Mike breakdown the HIGH TIMES “LA” Medical Cannabis Cup (in San Bernardino) (4:00) and bring some excellent tips for growing sativas to the table (59:25). Plus, Free Weed is honored to present our interview with the legendary comedian and marijuana activist Tommy Chong (28:45). Tommy and his son Paris – hosts of The Chong and Chong Show – discuss doing time for bongs, the reunion and continued success of Cheech & Chong, how golf is the ultimate stoner sport, and just how it felt to receive the HIGH TIMES Lifetime Achievement Award at the Medical Cannabis Cup. Tommy and Paris even have some cultivation questions for Danko. Don’t miss this special episode – brought to you by BC Northern Lights Grow Boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 34
09/02/2013 Duration: 59minDanny and Mike are back in the studio for episode 34 of of Free Weed. HIGH TIMES director of technology Craig Coffey joins us to discuss the new HIGH TIMES ad network and even sticks around for the cultivation segment to help explain the Lucas Formula and help Danko answer grow questions from listeners. Plus, an interview with the one and only Kyle Kushman! Don't miss episode 34 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed From Danny Danko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed – Episode 33
14/01/2013 Duration: 01h15minEpisode 33 of Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live in Amsterdam at the 25th Annual Cannabis Cup. This episode features Danny's live cultivation panel with Simon of Serious Seeds. Breeder of such legendary strains as AK-47, Kali Mist, Bubblegum, White Russian, and Chronic, Simon discusses seed creation, cannabis growing, and more. Plus, Simon and Danny take questions from the live audience. Episode 33 of Free Weed is sponsored by BC Northern Lights Grow Boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed – Episode 32
27/12/2012 Duration: 01h14minRecorded live in Amsterdam at the 25th Cannabis Cup, episode 32 of Free Weed features two former Cup winners – Bret from Apothecary Seeds and Big Buddha himself, Milo from Big Buddha Seeds. The panel discussion runs the cultivation gamut, from germination to drying and curing. Plus, Bret, Milo, and Dan take questions from audience members during this live recording. Episode 32 of Free Weed is sponsored by BC Northern Lights Grow Boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed – Episode 31
04/12/2012 Duration: 01h21minFree Weed returns with a post-Cup episode chockfull of grow info and Cannabis Cup highlights. Fresh from the 25th Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, Dan and Mike welcome competition coordinator Craig Coffey to the studio to break down the judging process and all the winning pot and hash (6:50), managing editor Jen Bernstein drops by to announce her new show, HIGH TIMES Presents Jen’s Music Stash (3:15), and Scott from Rare Dankness discusses his award winning strains (26:00). Plus, a stellar cultivation segment with Danko’s Strain of the Week, tips on composting, and answers to listeners’ questions (53:05), and, of course, the Raw Wrap Up (1:18:15). This episode of Free Weed is sponsored by BC Northern Lights Grow Boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 30
15/10/2012 Duration: 01h05min"Free Weed from Danny Danko" Episode 30 crops up with Danny and Mike's interview with HIGH TIMES Editor Emeritus, Steven Hager, on founding the Cannabis Cup, the state of pot politics in Amsterdam and removing the cocaine from the magazine in the 1980's. The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Week, a discourse on photosynthesis and pot, as well as Danny answering ganja growing questions from listeners. Sponsored by BC Northern Lights grow-boxes (bcnorthernlights.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 29
28/09/2012 Duration: 01h25minFree Weed – Episode 29: Live from the Seattle Medical Cannabis Cup Episode 29 of Free Weed was recorded live on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the HIGH TIMES Medical Cannabis Cup in Seattle. Expert cannabis cultivators Dru West, Swerve from The Cali Connection, and the legendary DJ Short were on hand to share their knowledge and field questions from an eager audience. Enjoy the first-ever live recording of Free Weed! This episode is sponsored by: BC Northern Lights: Simply mention Free Weed from Danny Danko while ordering your grow box from BC Northern Lights and you will receive $100 shipping plus free nutrients for six months! Stealth Grow: Use the coupon code “DANKO” and get 15% off of the Stealth Grow Nite Lite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 28
14/09/2012 Duration: 01h32sFree Weed Episode 28 blossoms forth with Seattle Medical Cannabis Cup coverage, interviews with Jodie Emery (wife of imprisoned cannabis activist Marc Emery), and marijuana media entrepreneur Lenny from HailMaryJane.com. And as usual our cultivation segment featuring the Strain of the Week, grow lighting tips, and Danny answers questions from our listeners. Sponsored by BC Northern Lights bcnorthernlights.com & Stealth Grow Nite Light stealthgrow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free Weed - Episode 27
19/08/2012 Duration: 55minEpisode 27: Danny and Mike continue giving away Free Weed! This week's episode includes a preview of Seattle Hempfest - the Emerald City's massive, annual marijuana rally (2:20). Plus, HIGH TIMES managing editor Jen Bernstein drops by the studio with some highlights from jam band moe.'s three-day music fest, moe.down 13 (9:30), and Danny interviews seed breeder extraordinaire Matt, from BC Bud Depot (21:00). A super-sized cultivation section rounds out episode 27 with our Strain of the Week (31:45), Danko's thoughts on synthetic versus organic growing (33:50), and answers to listeners' cultivation questions (40:25). This episode is sponsored by BC Northern Lights grow-boxes and BC Bud Depot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FREE WEED - Episode 26
27/07/2012 Duration: 01h01min"Free Weed from Danny Danko" episode 26 takes root with a discussion about recent medical marijuana raids with Associate Publisher Rick Cusick followed by a recap of the September 2012 pot growing gear issue of High Times on newsstands now. Then, we speak to Franco from Green House Seeds, the legendary Green House coffeeshops and strainhunters.com about laws in Amsterdam, winning 34 Cannabis Cups and much more. Plus we reveal our Strain of the Week, harvest-swelling tips on hydroponic cannabis cultivation and Danny's answers to listener's grow questions. All brought to you by BC Northern Lights grow-boxes bcnorthernlights.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FREE WEED - Episode 25
17/07/2012 Duration: 58min"Free Weed from Danny Danko" emerges from rich soil with Episode 25 chock full of cannabis cultivation information. HT Director of Technology Craig discusses our new ad server (http://control.hightimesnetwork.com) & a new website (http://www.prankdab.com). Our interview is with the legendary K from Trichome Technologies a marijuana growing expert featured in High Times many times. Plus: Strain of the Week, a sermon on "Growroom Air" (intake, circulation, exhaust, CO2) & grow questions from listeners and readers answered by Danny. Brought to you by our sponsors BC Northern LIghts grow boxes (http://www.bcnorthernlights.com), Ontario Seed Bank (http://www.ontarioseedbank.ca) & Vaporfection's new viVape2 vaporiser (http://www.vaporfection.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FREE WEED - Episode 24
29/06/2012 Duration: 01h07minFree Weed from Danny Danko sprouts forth with a 3rd Annual Medical Cannabis Cup recap (2:50), a chat about music and marijuana with managing editor Jen Bernstein (20:45), and an interview with expert solventless hashmaker and Reggae DJ Selecta Nikka T (32:25). Plus our usual Strain of the Week, a segment on cooling down your growroom, and cannabis cultivation questions and answers from listeners (beginning at 50:45). Puff away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FREE WEED - Episode 23
19/06/2012 Duration: 58minFree Weed from Danny Danko blasts forth with Episode 23, featuring an interview with new Editor-In-Chief Chris Simunek, breeder for The Cali Connection Swerve, and much much more. Strain of the Week, a segment on heirloom marijuana strains and the usual cultivation questions & answers from listeners. All brought to you by BC Northern Lights grow boxes (888) 236-1266 and Ontario Seed Bank (415) 255-5355. Big up yourself! Boom Bap... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.