Oregon Rooted: The Dirt Show

The highly requested interview with Indigo Gardens is out! We sit down with Paden and Tyler to talk about the farm, the new tech they are running, growing in living soil, the challenges and quality of sunlight/light assisted greenhouses, and then we finish by getting to know the guys and how it all started. You know it wouldn't be The Dirt Show if we didn't throw in some funny ass stories as well, so sit back with some of your finest organic flower and join us for this "growing season" kickoff with one of Oregon's finest living soil farms to grace the So. O. 16:45 Skip to Interview

Ramsey, the man behind Funk Extracts, returns this week. Featured on episode 42, Ram comes back to talk about his big comeback after suffering a serious medical issue. Bringing together a strong and reliable team he has taken his extracts to the next level. Expressing amazing terps and highs, Funk Extracts has gone above and beyond their initial introduction in 2017 to bring serious quality to the Gems N' Juice line and their badder using the powerful and clean CRC tech. We also get to learn more about the man as well. Ram throws out a few hilarious stories and also talks about his music and radio career from the early days. Hailing from the great state of Texas, Ram gives us a taste of the Optimo Radio with a sample from his early days of rapping. Higherpeaks smokes tough with the man so grab a gram of that Funk, scan the QR Code on the box, sit back with the funky tune, and smoke out with us as we get funkdafied on this week's, The Dirt Show. 29:00 Skip to Interview

Representing Oregon's cannabis culture as the 'King of So. O.', Tyron Player sits down with us to talk about his new album called 'Head in the Clouds', releasing April 30th. His new album is a rebranding from his days as Josia. This time around, Tyron wants to bring a personal and more intimate feel with his music and life. The tracks produced by this artist is nothing short of unique and is full of depth and style. By his side is business partner and best friend Bremer. Bremer is an artist from Chicago, transplanted here to represent the West Coast vibe and music. Bringing all the love, Tyron and Bremer continue to bring genre shattering vibes to Southern Oregon. Check out the new album on your favorite music platform starting April 30th. Tyron Player, Head in the Clouds.

This week we finish up with Part 2 of our journey. Exploring the upper levels of hallucinating states we cover what people call 'breaking through', experiencing autonomous entities and their characteristics, common geography and settings, alterations in perspective, the experience of time, and the possibility of unique and rare sensory effects. Although we do our best to describe a trip, be aware a psychedelic experience is subjective to the individual. Your experience is not confined or limited to the descriptions in this episode. Effects of hallucinogens are completely unique and personal. Each trip can be different and will likely never be experienced the same way again. Like in life, entheogens are a journey and everyone's is different. Let's finish up part two by looking into the deepest darkest depths of your mind, on a psychedelic trip.

This week we sit down and talk about the various effects and dosages of psychedelics and specifically, mushrooms. Inspired by an email from a listener, we first go over varying amounts and how they can effect you, how to prepare, and what to expect. Then, we talk about the specifics of an actual trip and the various levels that the subject will experience. Finally, we talk about the odd or extremely weird effects that both natural and synthetic entheogens can produce. In this episode we attempt to unravel the subjective nature of a psychedelic experience and explore the mysteries of the mind during one. This is broken up into 2 episodes as there was a lot to cover, so grab a bowl or a joint and come join us for a deep journey into the nature and concepts of a psychedelic trip.

This week Jason Wilson from Curious About Cannabis returns to the show to talk about human psychology and physiology in relation to psychedelics. We dive deep down the hole and cover things like suppressed memories, breaking old habits, impact of religion, lucid dreaming, society suppressing inner world exploration, set and setting, debriefing, brainwashing yourself, drug education, and being a parent consuming and navigating psychoactives. This is a packed show full of need to know topics. Come take a ride on this crazy tour of the mind and body as we explore what goes on in the head with these inward journeys. 14:05 Skip to Interview

Colin Bell from Growcentia, the man behind Mammoth P sits down with us to share the exclusive inside scoop with The Dirt Show on how Mammoth P officially got it's name and to talk environmental biology. We talk about influencing biodiversity in plant soil microbes, what roles different bacteria play, using bacteria in all media, how enzymes work, why it's important to have consistency in your grow, and of course we tackle some tough questions on Mammoth P and the new Bio Control preventative. We also dive into the man behind the company, talking with him about growing up, what role cannabis played in his life, trouble with the law, and finish off with a couple funny stories. Get comfy and grab a joint, forget about all the b.s. in the news and enjoy the next hour and a half on The Dirt show! 20:00 Skip to Interview

This week we sit down with Esteban Duarte from Hermetic Genetics. An Oregon based seed company that has been breeding genetics since 2015. We talk about how he started, where he came from, and where Hermetic Genetics is going. Having gone as far as Egypt to work and source seeds, Esteban has stayed true to sourcing and breeding unique and diverse cannabis genetics known for their vigor with strains like 'Root Beer Float'. Forget about being stuck indoors, grab some flower, and come join us for some kick back breeder talk. 18:30 Skip to Interview

Joel Perkins from Key Grow Solutions sits down with us to talk about his proprietary Polyamine Tech and using organic chemistry in nutrients. This episode encompasses everything about nutrient science covering feeding schedules, growing conventionally, the use of beneficials, PGPR's, bacteria use in different media, shelf life, hybrid growing, mixing liquids with drys, importance of temperature, and we talk about how using his nutrients is causing a consistent pattern of cannabis plants finishing early in both indoor and outdoor applications. This is worth noting considering the implications of both good and bad. Grab a joint, put in some earbuds, head to the garden, and enjoy this weeks, The Dirt Show! 20:30 Skip to Interview

JD Short, the man behind Second Generation Genetics, returns to the show this week. Featured on episodes 32 and 35, he comes back to talk more in depth about growing up, having a father that influenced a generation of cannabis growers, surviving the "war on drugs", spending time in Switzerland with breeder Steve, and also shares his love and respect for psychedelics. This one needs to be enjoyed with the best flower you have, so grab that jar and sit back as we get to know the man we know as JD Short.

This week we sit down with Kyle Kaszynski the Head of R&D for Growth Science. He is also a Certified Crop Advisor through the American Society of Agronomy, runs a biological consulting business called Mycophyte Solutions, and is finishing a book titled "Mycology of Cannabis". He was featured on episode 33 and has come back on to talk about rust fungus and other pathogens affecting cannabis crops and also to chat about his experience and use of psychedelics. Come get high, sit back, and join us as we venture into the world of cannabis and fungus as a friend and foe. 13:00 Skip to Interview

We sit down this week with Trista Okel from Empower body care. The Oregon based topical company that has a reputation for quality and effective pain relieving products. The CBD craze has taken the scene, but with all the available options, its hard to decide or know what product to use. Trista shares the knowledge that is needed to navigate the THC and CBD body care products. Not only is it important to know your source but it is equally important to know the product. Grab your medicine and sit back as we venture into the world of THC as a medicine for pain and relaxation. Skip to Intro

This week we talk about Peyote with Juan Martinez, a Southern Oregon grower and hash maker. Having 4 years experience with Native Americans and their traditional Sun Dance, he shares his experience of being a fire tender and taking the entheogen. We also talk about how cannabis and psychedelics paired together is a necessity and finish with Juan sharing an intense story about mushrooms, friends, hiking, and death. Psychoactives come in many forms and cactus is one of them. Join us as we look back on the Native Americans ritualistic and medicinal use of this desert dweller that is rooted right here in North America. 21:30 Skip to Interview

James and Rachel from Edelic sit down with us and talk all about entheogens. ECFES or Edelic Center for Ethnobotanical Services is a 5 year old Oregon based non-profit 'promoting global awareness of and local accessibility to organic potent ethnobotanicals'.  Resourcing, researching, cataloging, conserving, education, and providing safe access to these plants is just some of the many things we talk about and what these amazing folks do. Take a seat and pay attention as we take a magic carpet ride into a world where plants and fungi rule and people drool.... 1:00 Skip to Interview

Justin Jenkins from EminenceCX Concentrates is a 13 year veteran in the industry and a casualty of cannabis prohibition. Having been active with NORML and in the legal rec market, he has seen both sides of of the law. We sit down to talk some science, old school & new school tech, processing different types of extracts and concentrates, and even throw in a few laughs and a story. Get high and come join us for some education and entertainment and dont forget to watch for Eminence drops coming late March to dispensaries all over Oregon. Follow them here to stay updated! 21:00 Skip to Interview

Organarchist a.k.a. J.B., is a well known breeder, homesteader, and closed loop farmer, living in Southern Oregon, that has spent the last few years developing his Ripcord genetic line. Searching out the gassiest strains, he made the Ripcord F1, F2, Beefcake, Sour Candy Cookies, and Sour Master Chem. This year he is looking forward to the RC F3, and furthering the lineage with other crosses. Appearing on episodes 37 and 47, he returns on episode 58 to share more dank grow knowledge, bring a shit ton of laughs, and to spread that Oregon love on this week's, The Dirt Show. Grab a fat blunt, preferably of some Ripcord, and kick way on back for this one. 26:00 Skip to Interview

The Marihuana Stamp Tax Act was approved on August 2, and went into effect on October 1, 1937. Moses Baca was arrested October 3; Samuel Caldwell was taken in two days later. Both pleaded guilty. Both were sentenced by federal Judge J. Foster Symes on October 8. Baca got 18 months for possessing a quarter-ounce. Caldwell was caught selling three joints to man named Claude Morgan and was also caught in possession of four pounds of cannabis, which he’d smuggled in from Kansas. He received a heavier sentence of four years. On October 17, 1937, both were received at the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. ONLY 2 WEEKS LATER... Sam Caldwell is dubbed as "The first pot POW", and was one of the earliest targets of the 1937 Marihuana Stamp Act, but he was not the first. Sit back with your favorite strain and lets hop back in time to check out some facts surrounding the first 2 victims of Anslinger and the madness that was surrounding reefer.

We start the year off strong by sitting down with the incredibly knowledgeable Dustin Powers, The man behind Future4200.com. A community moderated cannabis processing forum that also has beneficial memberships available for those who are moving into the industry, or who want to network on a worldwide scale. He is also a well known permaculture advocate teaching others how they can give back to the ecosystem and environment and in return, have it provide ample resources with minimal work and inputs. We talk about cannabis, food, farming, psychedelics, and more, so grab your favorite terps and enjoy this week's episode of The Dirt Show. 18:00 Skip to Intro 18:00

Our Special Guests Nick & Sky from Decriminalize Nature PDX sit down with us and discuss their movement to decriminalize all Schedule 1 plant and fungal entheogens in the city of Portland, and to "re-establish the inalienable right of all human beings to commune with Nature and pursue cognitive liberty". Having success in Oakland, the group plans to grow in other places. With psychedelic movements happening in over 100 cities nationwide, advocates in Portland, Chicago, Berkeley and Dallas are pushing decriminalization measures as well. Grab your favorite psychoactive and enjoy the ride as we take you out of 2019 and journey into 2020 with some psychedelic visions and a couple of heartfelt and healing stories. 14:40 Skip to Interview

We celebrate the Christmas legend and psychoactive culture this week by discussing the legal psychedelic, Amanita Muscaria, 'the trippy mushroom', or Fly Agaric. This iconic fungus has influenced stories, legends, religions, counter culture, pop culture, and may have even been at the root of the Christmas story we all know so well. Having applications including food, medicine, recreation, and entertainment, it can even be crumbled into milk to attract and kill flies. We cover these topics and contemplate it's potentially huge influence it may have played on one of our most widely celebrated holidaze.