By The Ounce
By The Ounce
David Wylie
Your guide to the legal cannabis industry. We talk about the latest cannabis news, features and reviews. Based in the beautiful British Columbia Okanagan Valley, we have a thriving legal weed industry.
Much to do while high
This week we talked with Katerina Bakalos, owner and operator of Green Gaia Cannabis Co. in the Okanagan. Not only is she a great weed hookup, she’s also a singer and just recorded a song. PLUS, what to do when you’re high? We’ve all been there—hit the bong, hit the vape, high up on edibles—and then just not quite sure what to do with ourselves. We’ve been working on a list. AND, BC Black Cherry from Flowr has been on regular rotation.
Apr 8, 2021
29 min
What do you call 3.5 grams?
This is Episode 7 of By The Ounce… We bring you a feature interview with Gary Johnston, the voice behind The Cannabis Potcast. We chat about some of the highlights from his high life, and what to call 3.5 grams. PLUS, I’ve been road tripping to drop off copies of the ounce magazine. AND, we’re taste-testing Hexo’s MXG Mango Pineapple and Tropical Fruit beverages.
Mar 12, 2021
52 min
High in 5 mins? We test oral THC strips
Do they get you high in five minutes? We try Being's sublingual THC strips. PLUS, Weed stocks got extra wonky recently; our guest, author Corinne Doan, explains why. AND, Not only do we podcast, we publish a magazine.
Feb 24, 2021
32 min
We survived an Instagram ban
In Episode 5, we talk to Redecan co-founder Will Montour. PLUS, We survived back-to-back Instagram suspensions. AND, reviews of Legend dark chocolate and 48North Green Crush.
Feb 11, 2021
25 min
Flinging fear and stigma
An Okanagan politician suggests licensed cannabis stores will bootleg illicit weed to gain an advantage. PLUS, The Valens Company expands its footprint by buying an edibles company. AND, we review Simply Bare’s BC Organic Apple Toffee.
Jan 27, 2021
16 min
How to uproot the illicit market
Harrison Stoker, VP of Dutch Love's parent company, Donnelly Group, shares his strategy for uprooting the illicit market. PLUS, Is marijuana a dirty word? We talk about that. AND, Our review of Summit 10 Lemonade Iced Tea from The Valens Company.
Jan 20, 2021
23 min
Chewing on 'old-school' gummies
We’re going behind the scenes at the oz. We’ll share some of what we do as a cannabis media venture. PLUS, companies we can literally see from our window are making national and international news — The Valens Company and Flowr. AND, did you know gummies are the most popular edible right now? We’ll talk about two types from Ace Valley.
Jan 13, 2021
21 min
Taking Quatreau for a taste test
David and Jenny from the oz. kick back with all four flavours of Tweed's Quatreau cannabis-infused sparkling waters.
Jan 7, 2021
26 min