
0:00 - 07:38 | Introduction07:39 - 13:33 | Beverage Distributors & Retailers: Exploring Hemp Industry Opportunities13:34 - 22:34 | Direct-to-Consumer Models: Crossover Between Marijuana and Hemp Businesses22:35 - 31:10 | The 4-Pillar Regulatory Approach & Insights on the Farm Bill31:11 - 35:15 | Taxation and Scheduling: Understanding 280E and ReschedulingIn Episode 5 of MC Talk, host Bret Worley and guests Art Massolo (VP Business Development - Cycling Frog) Chris Fontes (Founder/CEO ...
Sep 17, 2024
35 min

In Episode 4 of "MC Talk with Bret Worley", join Bret and special guests Dr. Sean Norris and Philip Snow as they discuss hemp safety, the process of making delta-8 from raw materials, and the importance of testing for contaminants, specifically focusing on the purity of cannabinoids from hemp.They break down the complexities of the endocannabinoid system, legal & molecular distinctions between Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, and the extraction & purification processes of cannabinoids. From i...
Aug 22, 2024
48 min

In Episode 3 of MC Talk, Bret is joined by special guests Benjamin Larson (Vertosa) & Erik Knutson (Keef Brands) to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges in the beverage category of the cannabis industry. Together, they explain the unique opportunities and challenges in this booming category, including how beverages can help break down stigma and drive conversations about cannabis.The episode explores the differences between marijuana and hemp beverages, and whether the hemp sec...
Jul 24, 2024
46 min

In Episode 2, "Where are we going? - Navigating the Future of Hemp," we explore the hemp industry's future. We discuss the Miller Amendment's impact on farmers, the Farm Bill's support for hemp, and the consumer market's growth. The debate on state vs. federal regulation and the industry's feedback on the Mary Miller Amendment highlight challenges and the need for better education.We examine federal policy support, the potential rescheduling of marijuana, and state-by-state regulatory tension...
Jul 9, 2024
49 min

In Episode 1 of "MC Talk," host Bret Worley (CEO of MC Nutraceuticals) alongside industry experts Bob Hoban (Cannabis Attorney and Strategic Advisor) and Philip Snow (Legal Counsel, MC Nutraceuticals, Director of Legalislative Affairs - American Healthy Alternatives Association) traces hemp's journey from the pivotal Farm Bill to its rise as a $28 billion industry. Explore how descheduling hemp has fueled industry-funded research and innovation, and clarified legal distinctions between hemp a...
May 23, 2024
45 min
