Cannabis gets talked about like it’s one thing — one effect, one goal, one answer.

It isn’t.

In this episode of Unrolled, we dive in with Riley Cote to dig into why so many people have confusing, inconsistent, or flat-out bad experiences with cannabis — and how most of that comes from treating a complex plant like a simple switch.

We talk about context, conditions, intention, and why cannabis responds differently depending on the person, the format, the dose, and the moment. From distillate vs full-spectrum, to edibles, beverages, THC, CBD, and everything in between, this conversation is about nuance — not hype.

This isn’t about telling people how to consume. It’s about asking better questions and understanding what cannabis is actually doing instead of forcing it to be one thing for everyone.

Unrolled explores the stories, science, and culture of cannabis — without shortcuts, buzzwords, or pretending there’s a single right answer.

The hemp loophole opened the door for Delta-8, synthetics, and gas-station cannabinoids- and the ripple effects reshaped how people see cannabis, how regulators respond to it, and what “legal weed” even means anymore. But that’s only the starting point.

In Unrolled #1, Dave and Dave sit down with former NHL enforcer and cannabis advocate Riley Cote to unpack how unregulated hemp products, youth access, misbranding, and commercial shortcuts have distorted the culture and damaged trust in the legal cannabis industry. Riley also gets into the difference between true plant-based wellness and the “quick hit” mentality that’s taken over parts of the market.

This episode is about more than just hemp vs cannabis- it’s about how we got here, how the industry lost control of the narrative, and what it will take to rebuild clarity, responsibility, and a healthier relationship with the plant.

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🎙️ UNROLLED
Unrolling the stories, science, and culture of cannabis.
Guest: Riley Cote
Produced at Frosted Nug Productions

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