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We’re kicking off this Sesh with the AirVape Legacy CORE, an entry-level dry-herb vaporizer AirVape sent us to try. We break down the airflow, temperature settings, replaceable battery, dosing capsules, cleaning design, session timer, warranty, and how it compares with the more advanced Legacy models. For the price, the CORE delivers smooth airflow and respectable vapor—but the shorter session time and lack of a detailed display may matter depending on how you like to vape. We give you the good, the frustrating, and our honest verdict after running flower through it. Then the Sesh takes over. We ask whether modern video games still create those unforgettable “core memory” moments. From The Witcher 3 and Ghost Recon to remasters, endless releases, online gaming, practical movie effects, and nostalgia, we wonder whether entertainment has actually improved—or whether prettier graphics are covering up weaker stories. From there, the conversation moves into work, money, homeownership, commercial real estate, gambling, religion, judgment, and the expectations we place on other people. Brandon also shares a difficult story from his time working in mental health involving someone who escaped a high-control religious community. That leads to a deeper discussion about faith, rituals, manipulation, personal responsibility, and why questioning your surroundings can be so important. It’s funny, serious, uncomfortable, nostalgic, and completely off the rails—which means it’s definitely a Cannabis School Sesh. In this episode: Testing the AirVape Legacy COREAirflow, temperature settings, cleaning, and dosing capsulesReplaceable batteries and the short session timerHow the CORE compares with other AirVape modelsWhy flower felt better after the previous RSO experienceAre video games losing their “core memory” moments?The Witcher 3, Ghost Recon, remasters, and gaming nostalgiaPractical movie effects versus digital perfectionWhen hobbies become workHomeownership, commercial real estate, and financial riskGambling, religion, and changing cultural expectationsGrowing up LDS and questioning what you were taughtHigh-control communities, trauma, and personal freedomWhy we can control our response—even when we can’t control the situationChapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Sesh00:19 AirVape Legacy CORE first look01:33 Price, controls, and temperature settings02:17 Mouthpiece, airflow, and vapor quality03:13 CORE versus other vaporizers04:15 Warranty, dosing capsules, and cleaning05:15 Replaceable battery and included tools06:26 The short session timer07:37 Returning to flower08:00 AirVape models, accessories, and final thoughts10:22 Let’s talk video games10:39 Are “core memory” games disappearing?12:41 The Witcher 3 overhaul16:24 Relaxing games versus exhausting games17:27 Are we going backward in entertainment?18:00 Nostalgia, movies, and sound quality48:58 Homeownership and commercial real estate51:48 Gambling, religion, and changing standards53:13 Judgment and expectations55:30 High-control religious communities01:03:01 Family, language, and religious routines01:05:45 What makes something a cult?01:07:34 Community, repentance, and forgiveness01:08:35 Choosing how we respond01:09:01 Final ramblings What game created a core memory for you? And if you’ve tried the AirVape Legacy CORE, tell us what you think of it. Like, subscribe, and share Cannabis School with someone who enjoys honest cannabis conversations and the occasional hour-long detour. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

RSO has one of the biggest reputations in cannabis—but what is Rick Simpson Oil, how do you use it, and what does it actually feel like? In this episode of Cannabis School, Brandon and Jesse try a small amount of RSO from Hoodoo Cannabis. This one-gram syringe contains approximately 694 mg of THC, along with smaller amounts of CBN, CBG, and CBC. Needless to say, this is some seriously concentrated cannabis. We get into the thick, sticky texture, the strong cannabis taste, and why measuring a “grain-of-rice-sized” amount is more difficult than it sounds. The effects begin showing up surprisingly quickly, giving us a calm, focused, and functional experience instead of the traditional euphoric high we expected. For us, the experience seemed better suited for staying active and getting things done than sitting around waiting to feel high. We also discuss the importance of accurate dosing, why capsules may offer more consistency, and why RSO should be approached carefully—especially by anyone without a strong THC tolerance. We also examine the history behind Rick Simpson Oil and the personal stories that helped build its reputation. RSO is often discussed in connection with cancer, pain, nausea, seizures, digestive conditions, and other serious health concerns. However, personal stories are not the same as clinical evidence, and cannabis should never replace professional medical care. In this episode: What RSO and Rick Simpson Oil actually meanThe Hoodoo Cannabis RSO syringe and cannabinoid profileWhy RSO is so dark, thick, sticky, and difficult to handleHow a very small amount tasted and feltHow quickly we began noticing the effectsCalm focus, body effects, and our pain experienceWhy the experience didn’t feel like a traditional highThe history and reputation surrounding Rick SimpsonWhy extreme THC doses and self-treatment can be riskyRSO capsules versus dosing directly from a syringeWhy licensed products, clear labels, and responsible dosing matterOur final verdict on whether RSO is worth exploringChapters: 00:00 Welcome to Cannabis School00:22 Hoodoo Cannabis RSO01:05 Ways people consume RSO01:23 Potency and cannabinoid profile01:53 What does RSO mean?02:17 Trying a small amount03:28 The effects begin04:01 Medical stories and claims07:37 Rick Simpson and the history of RSO10:40 Why extremely high doses are risky11:35 The challenge of accurate dosing12:03 Faster onset than expected20:10 Comparing the experience to flower20:49 Calm, focused, and functional effects21:44 Our pain experience23:32 Why it didn’t feel like a traditional high24:16 Better for staying active?24:50 RSO capsules and consistent dosing26:20 How the effects continued changing28:01 That lingering cannabis taste29:19 Final verdict30:54 Medical-use discussion32:01 Final thoughts Have you tried RSO before? Let us know what your experience was like and how you prefer to use it. Please like, subscribe, and share Cannabis School with somebody who wants to learn more about cannabis without all the confusing nonsense. This episode is for education and entertainment only. RSO is highly potent and can cause significant impairment. It is not proven to cure cancer and should not replace medical treatment. The National Cancer Institute states that cannabis and cannabinoids have not been approved as cancer treatments, although certain cannabinoid medications are approved for specific chemotherapy-related symptoms. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional—especially if you have a medical condition, take medication, or are undergoing cancer treatment Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

This week’s Sesh starts with old-school video games and ends with a Mexico story that escalates way past “we should probably find our friend.” In between? Strict parents, forbidden cartoons, questionable movie nights, and a very important question: was that childhood favorite actually good, or were you just twelve? With Midtown Haze in the Volcano, we revisit the chaos of Manhunt, the love for Splinter Cell, and the absolute insanity of Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Then we take the scenic route through VHS memories, The Heavenly Kid, and the horror movies that make you laugh versus the ones that actually get under your skin. Naturally, that turns into Navy stories, Tijuana adventures, and a dad who could negotiate a deal through sheer eye contact. It’s a happy, rambling, “how the hell did we get here?” kind of sesh. Pull up a chair. You’re in good company. Inside this sesh: Why some classic games still hit—and others should stay a memory.Childhood gaming limits and cartoons we weren’t allowed to watch.A Heavenly Kid recap that becomes its own side quest.Midtown Haze check-in: happy, chill, and thoroughly off-topic.Horror favorites, chainsaw hands, and one deeply questionable movie night.Navy memories, Mexico misadventures, and the art of holding your price.Chapters 00:00 — Rockstar games were a different kind of wild04:19 — Does nostalgia actually hold up?09:04 — Minecraft, gaming with kids, and the backlog12:19 — Racing games and earning your Nintendo time15:27 — Syphon Filter, Conker, and childhood chaos18:42 — Forbidden cartoons and VHS memories20:14 — The Heavenly Kid rabbit hole29:22 — Midtown Haze in the Volcano29:49 — Popcorn movies and horror favorites36:14 — A movie night that took a turn38:08 — Navy memories and visits from home40:23 — Tijuana trips and Rosarito adventures43:26 — Finding the friends who wandered off47:17 — Bargaining lessons and the $1,250 Honda What’s one game or movie you loved growing up that still holds up—and one you wish you’d left in your memories? 8:16 PM

Some strains get you talking. Midtown Haze apparently gets us building a whole Patrick Swayze cinematic universe before we’ve even finished the introduction. Welcome to Cannabis School. This week, we’re firing up the Volcano and spending some quality time with Midtown Haze. Big, squishy buds, citrus on the first pull, and woody, earthy aromas have our attention—but how does it actually feel? For us, this session brings a clearheaded, chatty high with a surprisingly relaxed body. We talk through those effects as they settle in, compare the experience with our expectations of a sativa-leaning hybrid, and get into why knowing your own preferences matters more than chasing a label. Along the way, we’re sticking our noses in the grinder, talking flower storage, and appreciating good cannabis the same way you’d appreciate good food. Then we somehow end up on frozen pizza, ketchup sandwiches, learning languages, and somebody’s dad getting into glassblowing. It’s that kind of episode. In this episode: Our Midtown Haze aroma, flavor, and effects review.Why we smell flower before and after grinding.Citrus, pine, incense, and earthy notes—and what we actually pick up.Our Volcano session and some vaporizer talk.Personal terpene preferences and the limits of strain labels.Creative curiosity, relaxed conversation, and the usual questionable tangents.Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Cannabis School00:31 — Meet Midtown Haze—and cue the Swayze tangent03:48 — Genetics discussion and first impressions05:51 — Volcano session and vaporizer talk07:38 — The grinder sniff test and flower storage10:58 — Flavor notes and how the high is settling in12:18 — Personal experiences with crossfading and medications14:31 — Terpene preferences and appreciating the aroma17:07 — Chatty, focused, and feeling relaxed18:38 — Body effects and individual preferences19:40 — Frozen pizza and childhood sandwiches22:50 — Learning languages, new hobbies, and creative rabbit holes27:39 — Final thoughts and Patreon love Have you tried Midtown Haze? Tell us what flavors stood out and how the experience landed for you. And if you’ve got a childhood sandwich you still defend, we apparently need to hear about that, too. Big love to our Patreon supporters for helping make Cannabis School happen. Follow the show, share this episode with your favorite sesh buddy, and we’ll catch you next week. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

Ever feel like a few puffs turned you into a creative genius… then one more bowl sent you straight into “oh shit” territory? Yeah. We’ve been there. This week on Cannabis School, Jesse and Brandon explore those moments when cannabis makes you feel more focused, more present, and a little more like the superhero in your own movie. Jesse’s Tropicana Cherries story kicks things off with a twelve-page writing sprint—and a second bowl that took the experience in a very different direction. From there, we get into creativity, quieting the mental chaos, letting go of other people’s judgments, and finding joy without turning every damn hobby into work. There’s a giant bowl of Froot Loops analogy, a Ted Lasso moment, and enough gaming tangents to keep things interesting. The question underneath it all: does cannabis give us superpowers, or do we sometimes feel like we’re finally getting out of our own way? In this episode: Feeling locked in versus getting way too highCreativity, connection, and being presentJesse’s take on slowing down a brain full of ideasEgo, self-judgment, and learning without getting defensiveFinding joy in books, games, and everyday momentsPersonal experiences with strains, terpene profiles, and dry herb vaporizersChapters 00:00 — Tropicana Cherries: superhero mode meets “oh shit”05:48 — Does cannabis actually give you superpowers?08:53 — Family conversations and cannabis stigma13:58 — Mental chaos, Froot Loops, and Quicksilver17:41 — Getting out of your head and into your life21:08 — Finding joy beyond money and possessions25:33 — Jesse’s experiences with terpenes and setting27:31 — Confidence, creativity, and needing approval31:41 — Hobbies, gaming, and letting fun stay fun35:16 — Judgment, Ted Lasso, and letting things go39:22 — Learning from others without an ego battle43:54 — Reflection, kindness, and everyday connection46:48 — Parenting, screens, and personal responsibility51:46 — A delivery disaster and accepting what you can’t control54:56 — Strain labels, personal preferences, and dosing58:39 — Dry herb vaporizers and the people around you Keep the conversation going: Have you ever had a cannabis experience that made you feel like a superhero—or humbled you real quick? Tell us your story. If this episode made you laugh or gave you something to think about, follow Cannabis School, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

We missed a week, came back, and apparently had some shit to work through. This sesh starts with Mormon cartoons and whether carrying gold plates into battle requires superhero strength. Somehow, we end up talking about faith, family, forgiveness, and the stories we keep telling ourselves about who we are. GMO Cookies may have helped with the detours. We get personal about growing up in very different households, finding community without agreeing on everything, and learning to look back at our mistakes without turning every memory into another reason to beat ourselves up. You f****d up. What have you learned? Who have you become since then? Then we get into relationships, misunderstandings, and the difference between feeling angry and using that anger to hurt someone. There are some heavy moments in this one, along with plenty of us being us. And just when things need a little breathing room, Jesse shares how “making new connections” became “naked connections” in a professional text. Autocorrect really said, let’s see where this goes. In this sesh: Growing up with Living Scriptures and very specific Sunday entertainment.Family stories, alcohol, and the things we were taught to believe.Faith, church culture, and making room for people who think differently.Taking responsibility while giving yourself room to grow.How labels and assumptions get in the way of connection.Listening to your partner instead of preparing your rebuttal.Feeling your emotions without taking them out on someone else.An unfortunate text, a hard-earned racing win, and the power of a simple thank-you.Chapters 00:15 — We’re back, and straight into Mormon cartoons03:03 — Patience before you could text everyone04:14 — Family stories, Mexico, and two very different grandmas09:01 — Growing up around alcohol—or without it11:38 — Faith, church culture, and community14:21 — Connection, conversations, and looking past labels16:30 — Dating, pickup artists, and manipulation18:18 — Religion and what community means to us21:14 — Forgiving yourself and recognizing your growth28:34 — Do we want understanding, or do we want to be right?31:09 — Identity, labels, and different paths34:53 — Childhood hurt and showing up in relationships38:06 — When an invitation gets lost in translation40:12 — Ownership, reactions, and listening42:07 — Trauma, abuse, and difficult personal stories45:54 — Being angry without being hurtful48:50 — “Naked connections”: autocorrect strikes again50:41 — A little kindness at the checkout52:34 — Finally winning that damn race53:58 — Starting over and saying thank you What’s something you handle better now than you did five years ago? Give yourself a little credit, and tell us about it. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

You wanted to chill. Your heart apparently signed up for cardio. This week on Cannabis School, we’re talking about that uncomfortable moment when your heart starts pounding, you notice every damn beat, and suddenly your smartwatch has your undivided attention. Jesse and Brandon share their own experiences with racing hearts, anxious highs, and familiar products that suddenly felt very different. We talk dose, tolerance, mindset, and the questions we sometimes forget to ask ourselves before a session: Did I sleep? Have I eaten? Am I already stressed? How much caffeine did I just put in my body? We also revisit Jesse’s Banana Kush experience, discuss why we keep coming back to flower, and explain why being the experienced cannabis friend comes with some responsibility. Your buddy’s first session is not an audition for the Cannabis Olympics. Expect honest conversation, questionable analogies, a few Jedi references, and a reminder that “just chill the f**k out” isn’t exactly top-tier emotional support. In this episode: Racing hearts and the anxiety loop of noticing every heartbeat.Why the same strain doesn’t always feel the same.Our experiences with edibles, carts, flower, and changing tolerance.Looking beyond the biggest THC number on the shelf.Set and setting beyond candles and a little patchouli.Supporting a friend who’s having an uncomfortable experience.Talking with your pharmacist about medications—your physicist has other things going on.Chapters 00:31 — Why does my heart feel like that?01:30 — When a favorite cart stops feeling familiar02:47 — Checking in: sleep, food, water, and caffeine04:59 — THC, heart rate, and the nervous system conversation05:50 — Set, setting, and edible experiences07:19 — Moving past the highest THC percentage08:46 — The racing-heart anxiety loop11:04 — An anxious moment while playing Diablo13:29 — Why we keep coming back to flower and vaporizers15:03 — Revisiting Banana Kush and an overwhelming high17:09 — Joints, coughing, and the ritual of smoking22:12 — Feeling panicked versus looking panicked25:25 — Medications: call your pharmacist27:17 — Cannabis Jedi and looking out for beginners28:09 — Personal calming rituals and breathing discussion32:34 — The inevitable movie tangent34:24 — Revisiting dose and consumption methods40:15 — Tolerance and recognizing your own reactions42:42 — Knowing yourself and showing compassion Ever had your usual strain suddenly hit different? Tell us about your experience and what you learned about your own limits. Health note: This episode includes personal experiences and home remedies, not established treatments. Don’t assume concerning symptoms are just anxiety. Chest pain, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness warrant emergency help. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

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Nuclear Muffins sounds like it should launch you into another dimension. This batch? More like a weighted blanket for your brain. This week on Cannabis School, Jesse and Brandon dig into a strain that sneaks up slowly and gets the conversation rolling. We’re talking light, fruity flavor, squishy buds, and a high we found calm, clear, and surprisingly suited to getting creative. The number on this bag wasn’t huge—but we had plenty to say about the experience. We also get into why we keep coming back to flower, our ongoing love affair with dry herb vaporizers, and how our early ideas about cannabis changed once we actually experienced it. Naturally, there’s a gravity bong story. Because apparently we can’t just review a strain and behave. In this episode: Nuclear Muffins’ slow build and our firsthand impressions.Why the THC percentage doesn’t tell us everything we want to know.THCA labels, minor cannabinoids, and the entourage effect conversation.Flower versus carts—and how our preferences have changed.Vaporizer temperatures, session length, and differences between devices.Unlearning cannabis stigma, one conversation at a time.Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Cannabis School00:27 — Vaporizer love and the borrowed VENTY01:32 — Meet Nuclear Muffins03:00 — THCA labels, THC numbers, and genetics04:34 — First impressions and vaporizer temperatures06:18 — Minor cannabinoids, flower, and carts08:11 — Unlearning the cannabis stigma09:00 — A weighted blanket for your brain11:23 — Confidence, first experiences, and changing perceptions13:22 — Gravity bongs and a party story16:15 — Back to vaporizers and getting more from flower19:25 — Fruity flavor, slow onset, and session differences20:40 — Comparing batches and wrapping up Tried Nuclear Muffins? Tell us how it hit you. Calm and floaty? More intense than our batch? We want to hear about your experience. Love you guys. Stay curious, and we’ll catch you next time on Cannabis School. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

Birthday brisket, busted controllers, and Batman needing a day job. Yep, it’s that kind of sesh. This week, we’re hanging out with Nuclear Muffin and GMO Cookies, bouncing from pool-party chaos and a rainy motorcycle ride into a surprisingly real conversation: why the hell are we all in such a hurry to be first? First in traffic. First to talk. First to prove we’re right. Somewhere between the shit-talking and the side quests, we get into actually listening, looking past people’s job titles, and learning to pause before losing our shit over spilled milk. Literally. Pull up a chair. There are tangents, laughs, and a few things you might still be thinking about after the sesh. In this sesh: 00:15 — Birthday chaos, brisket, and “don’t break my f*****g controller”05:18 — Controller repairs and a motorcycle ride with terrible timing08:12 — Gran Turismo turns into a whole life analogy10:31 — Interruptions, automatic apologies, and changing how we respond17:16 — Networking origin stories and Batman clocking in for benefits18:38 — Everybody wants to be first. What are we actually winning?22:38 — Are you listening or just waiting for your turn to talk?27:09 — You’re a person, not a résumé34:23 — Meditation, distractions, and finding a second before reacting38:22 — Parenting, old patterns, and choosing more compassion42:50 — Grocery-store kindness and conversations worth havingWhat’s one thing that helps you slow down before you lose your shit? Drop it in the comments, send this episode to your sesh buddy, and come hang with us again next week. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

You’ve probably seen ocimene on a label and moved right past it. What the hell is it, and what does it bring to your flower? This week, we’re getting into another terp, talking through ocimene’s woody, sweet, herbal notes and why plants produce these compounds in the first place. Because apparently plants have a whole lot of shit going on, and making your weed smell good is only part of this conversation. Of course, we take a few turns along the way. We’re comparing grinders, talking about our very different experiences with flower and carts, and sharing those moments when getting elevated turns into being way too focused on one sensation. We also question some of the claims attached to ocimene—because seeing “uplifting” next to a terpene doesn’t tell you how that whole strain is going to feel. The conversation keeps coming back to knowing what you’re consuming. Look past the strain name, check the terpene profile, and pay attention to your own experience. There’s a lot more to your flower than the THC number on the front. In this episode: 00:24 — Getting familiar with ocimene and where we’ve noticed it01:40 — Woody, sweet, floral: talking aroma and terpene families02:42 — Cis, trans, and questions we still have about the chemistry03:38 — Herbs, fruit, and why plants produce terpenes05:40 — Plant defenses and calling in backup against pests07:05 — Decongestant claims and our personal experiences with congestion09:06 — Grinders, flower mills, kief, and the quality of your grind12:02 — Comparing our experiences with THC, flower, and distillate carts14:50 — Cartridge dosing and checking the certificate of analysis (COA)16:50 — Intentional consumption and the stoner stereotype21:12 — Does “uplifting” tell the whole story?22:37 — Mixing strains—and somehow, ketchup on mac and cheese23:54 — Looking beyond strain names to what’s actually in the flowerHave you noticed ocimene in any of your favorite strains? And are you checking the terps when you shop, or still going off the name? Drop your experiences and questions in the comments. Check out the links below for our favorite gear and goodies. We’ll catch you next time. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

Welcome back, kids. Your eyes are red, your mouth is dry, and suddenly that cheesecake you don’t even like sounds pretty f*****g good. What’s up with that? This week, we’re getting into three cannabis experiences most of us know a little too well: red eyes, cottonmouth, and wanting to eat everything in sight. We talk about THC, CB1 receptors, and what might be going on behind those familiar feelings—with a few personal stories and the occasional tangent. Because of course there are tangents. We’re also comparing our experiences with flower, carts, and edibles, talking about snacks that actually leave us satisfied, and getting into why “sativa for the day, indica for the night” doesn’t tell the whole story. Pay attention to your own experience, guys. Somebody else loving a strain doesn’t mean it’s going to hit you the same way. In this episode: 00:15 — Red eyes, dry mouth, and eating everything in sight01:29 — What’s happening when your eyes get red?07:21 — Cottonmouth and the conversation around CB1 receptors10:49 — Our dry-mouth experiences with edibles, carts, and flower14:48 — Am I hungry, or do Doritos just sound amazing?17:48 — Munchie food that doesn’t leave us feeling like shit25:44 — Moving beyond indica and sativa labels30:02 — Potential effects, personal experiences, and cannabis assumptions31:14 — Getting more intentional about what you’re buying35:16 — Your questions and what’s coming nextWhat gives you the worst cottonmouth? And what’s your go-to when the munchies hit? Drop it in the comments, along with any questions you want us to get into on a future Cannabis 101. We love you guys. Thanks for tuning in, and take your greens. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

What’s in the bag today? Velvet Spritz—with a Z—from Grassroots. This indica-leaning hybrid crosses Romulan Grapefruit with Kush Mints. The flower came as smaller popcorn buds and was a little dry, but it still had some give and smoked surprisingly well. Its aroma starts subtly sweet before becoming much more earthy, musky, and slightly piney in the vaporizer. If you’re expecting a mouthful of grapefruit candy, calm down. That isn’t what we found in this batch. The dominant terpenes include beta-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, myrcene, limonene, and beta-pinene. Together, they produced an unusual combination of calm and focus. Velvet Spritz didn’t make us sleepy or completely relax the body. Instead, it quieted some of the mental noise and made it easier to stay present with whatever we were doing. We get into: Velvet Spritz’s Romulan Grapefruit × Kush Mints lineageWhy packaging can make or break otherwise good flowerSweet grapefruit expectations versus its earthy, musky realityReading terpene results when the label is organized like complete bullshitGradually increasing vaporizer temperaturesWhy the same flower can feel different in a joint and vaporizerCleaning your glass before the bong water develops its own ecosystemWhether juice belongs in a bong—and why we’re skepticalUsing Velvet Spritz for yard work, reading, or focused activitiesThe calm, happy feeling without becoming overly dopeyWhy alpha-pinene may feel tense or stimulating for some consumersCombining strains to shape the experienceCannabis as an amplifier of your mindset and environmentLongboards, motorcycles, handmade teapots, and the usual side questsOur verdict: Velvet Spritz is a solid daytime strain for somebody looking to calm the squirrels without putting them to sleep. It felt focused, thoughtful, and pleasantly elevated, although the pinene created some head and neck tension for us. In a joint, that tension was less noticeable and the overall experience felt better. This may also be a useful base strain to combine with something more physically relaxing. As always, start low, pay attention to your own response, and don’t assume our experience will automatically be yours. If you’ve tried Velvet Spritz, let us know what you thought. Check the links below for our favorite products, and consider supporting Cannabis School on Patreon so we can keep reviewing new strains and equipment. Love you guys. Take care. For adults of legal age only. This episode reflects our personal experiences and is not medical advice. Do not drive while impaired. Know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

Today we’re landing in the terps and breaking down linalool, that sweet, floral, slightly spicy terpene most commonly associated with lavender. For years, we thought lavender meant one thing: somebody was trying to put us to sleep. But linalool is more complicated than that. Finding it in a strain doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be unconscious ten minutes later. Its concentration, the other terpenes and cannabinoids surrounding it, the dose, and how you consume the product all help shape the final experience. We get into: What linalool smells and tastes likePlants containing linalool beyond lavenderWhy linalool may feel calming without necessarily being sedatingRelaxation, anxious feelings, and the experiences commonly associated with itWhy a terpene never works completely by itselfThe entourage effect and the importance of the full chemical profileCannabis derived versus botanically derived terpenesWhy the same molecule can behave differently within a larger formulationHow growing conditions can change terpene percentages between batchesReading a product’s certificate of analysis instead of trusting the strain nameWhy THC percentage doesn’t tell you whether you’ll enjoy the experienceFlower, dry-herb vaporizers, carts, edibles, and how consumption changes thingsWhy you need to stop destroying your carts with blinkersLooking for the experience you want instead of simply chasing the highest numberThe big takeaway: look to the terps. You don’t need to memorize every molecule or become the a*****e at the dispensary trying to prove how smart they are about weed. Learn enough to ask better questions. Look at the linalool, check what accompanies it, pay attention to the cannabinoids, and notice how your body responds. Next time you find a linalool-heavy strain, crack it open and see whether you can identify those floral, sweet, woody, or spicy notes. Then consume low and slow and find out what linalool actually does for you. For adults of legal age only. This episode is educational and reflects our personal experiences, not medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently, so know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

Papa Burger from Dragonfly came in swinging. This flower is soft, sticky, and squishy enough to gum up your grinder, with a smell that starts funky and savory before opening into something sweeter, creamier, and more tropical. At 27.5% THC—with 1% CBG and 0.5% CBC—this is not a strain we’d tell newer consumers to attack like heroes. Go low and slow. For experienced consumers, though, Papa Burger delivers a calm, euphoric experience without completely stealing your focus. It feels heavy enough for relaxing, stretching, post-workout recovery, or winding down, while still leaving some creativity and awareness intact. We also get into: Papa Burger’s Donny Burger × Papaya/Modified Bananas lineageIts funky, gassy, creamy, and tropical profileWhy sticky flower can preserve more of the experience you’re looking forLimonene, beta-caryophyllene, and the entourage effectUsing temperature-controlled dry-herb vaporizersWhy different consumption methods fit different people and situationsFlower versus carts, distillates, concentrates, and isolatesHow overheating can ruin a cart—and why you don’t need to hit that damn blinkerStorage, shelf life, and getting the most from your cannabisWhy asking your budtender about terpenes can help you shop smarterOur verdict: Papa Burger is absolutely worth trying. Just respect the potency, pay attention to how it makes you feel, and don’t let somebody else’s opinion keep you from exploring a new grower. Have you tried Papa Burger? Let us know what you thought. For adults of legal age only. This episode reflects our personal experiences and is not medical advice. Know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/