Let's be Blunt with Montel
Awarded #1 Cannabis Podcast to Listen to in 2024 Welcome to "Let's Be Blunt with Montel," the space where cannabis meets conversation, science, and stories. Hosted by the legendary Montel Williams – a trailblazer in cannabis advocacy since long before it became mainstream – this podcast dives deep into the world of cannabis normalization and its therapeutic potential. Montel, whose voice has been pivotal in pushing past the stigma, brings to the table a stimulating mix of episodes exploring the scientific aspects of cannabis, its various business facets, inspiring patient narratives, and the passionate work of advocates. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or merely canna-curious, "Let's Be Blunt with Montel" is your weekly dose of educational discussions, groundbreaking insights, and heartfelt stories, all shedding light on the multifaceted cannabis industry. ✨ New shows drop every Thursday Night https://www.youtube.com/letsbebluntwithmontel
Episodes
The cannabis landscape is changing fast, and keeping up with the headlines isn't always easy.
In this solo edition of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel breaks down the biggest developments in cannabis policy, industry news, global markets, and scientific research—and what they mean for consumers, patients, and businesses.
With major changes to federal hemp regulations approaching, questions surrounding marijuana reschedul...
Survivor winner Ethan Zohn has faced challenges far beyond reality television.
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Ethan — former professional soccer player, two-time cancer survivor, humanitarian and cannabis advocate — for a candid conversation about survival, serious illness, medical cannabis and finding purpose in the hardest moments of life.
Ethan opens up about his cancer journ...
What happens when the same plant that once cost you your career later becomes part of your healthcare journey?
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Jessica Humphreys, BSN, founder of CannaLife, for a deeply personal conversation about cannabis, healthcare, stigma and the consequences of decades of prohibition.
Jessica earned her nursing degree but lost her nursing license in 2001 following cannab...
What happens when survival, music, psychedelics and the search for consciousness all intersect?
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Edward Crowe, a music-industry executive, entrepreneur and psychedelic guide whose remarkable journey began with a life-changing medical crisis at just 16 years old.
After a rare neurological syndrome left him paralyzed and on life support while still conscious, Edw...
Cannabis may be legal in much of America, but has legalization repaired the damage caused by decades of prohibition—or simply changed who is allowed to profit from the plant?
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with journalist, author and photographer John Veit, who has covered cannabis and international drug policy for High Times and other independent publications since 1992.
John’s new ...
The cannabis industry didn’t begin with dispensaries, slick branding, and billion-dollar companies. Long before legalization went mainstream, activists and marginalized communities were fighting for compassionate access—and the LGBTQIA+ community played a critical role in that history.
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with his friend Rich Magaña, founder of Queer in Cannabis, for a ca...
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What happens when you faithfully pay for life insurance to protect your family—only for the insurance company to deny the claim when it's needed most?
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Michael Hoover, founder of LifeClaim, a law firm focused exclusively on delayed and denied life insurance claims.
With roughly 140 million life insurance policies in th...
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What happens when technology meets cannabis—and innovation moves beyond the plant?
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Ashley Ciccel, Co-Founder and CEO of Higher Innovation, Inc., to explore the emerging world of smart cannabis consumption and the technology helping reshape the consumer experience.
Ashley shares her journey as an entreprene...
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In this powerful episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Adam Spencer, founder of SUPERNORMAL., whose journey into plant-based wellness began with unimaginable loss.
Nearly six years ago, Adam and his wife, Kristen, lost two of their five sons, Christopher and John, to fentanyl poisoning after the brothers unknowingly split a counterfeit pill containing letha...
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What does it truly mean to heal?
In this deeply personal episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with physician, author, and medical cannabis pioneer Dr. Kenneth Weinberg for a conversation that goes far beyond prescriptions and protocols.
Drawing on more than four decades in emergency medicine and physician-directed medical cannabis care, Dr. Weinberg shares th...
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What happens after a patient gets a medical cannabis recommendation?
For millions of patients, that's where the real struggle begins.
In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Gil Luxenbourg, one of the world's pioneering medical cannabis advocates. Known as Patient #7 in Israel, Gil received the seventh medical cannabis license ever issued by the Israe...
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What happens when you've served your sentence—but technology never stops watching?
In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Seth Ferranti—author, documentary filmmaker, founder of Gorilla Convict, and one of the most recognizable voices in criminal justice reform.
Seth spent 21 years in federal prison for nonviolent drug offenses durin...
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From federal cannabis reform and DEA rescheduling to hemp regulations, groundbreaking medical research, veterans' access, and the evolving legal landscape, there's no shortage of headlines—but what do they actually mean for patients and consumers?
In this special solo episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams breaks down the week's biggest cannabis news stories wi...
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As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, one challenge remains constant: helping patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers separate fact from fiction.
On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel welcomes back Randi and Robert Sobel, founders of WeedWorks Consulting, to discuss how they're working to make cannabis education more accessible, cre...
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As the United States stands on the brink of one of the biggest federal policy shifts in more than 50 years, the future of an entire industry is being written by entrepreneurs willing to bet on what's next.
In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Emmy Award-winning television producer turned entrepreneur Shavon Sullivan Wright, founder of The Grass Cab, a bout...
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What happens after the uniform comes off?
In this powerful episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with retired U.S. Navy Chief Ryan "Chief" Johnson to discuss the often-overlooked challenges veterans face after military service—from losing a sense of purpose to navigating chronic pain, alcohol dependence, and prescription medications.
R...
#MontelWilliams #PlantScience #CultivationScience What separates great cannabis from great marketing?
This week on Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with agricultural scientist, cultivation expert, and cannabis executive Dr. Brad Fausett for a fascinating conversation about the science behind the plant.
With more than 25 years of cultivation experience spanning Amsterdam's underground grow scene to today's large-sca...
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When Laganja Estranja first appeared on Let's Be Blunt with Montel, she was already a cultural force. But this return visit reveals a new chapter—one defined by authenticity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.
In this candid conversation, Montel and Laganja explore her journey from RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorite to global performer, advocate, and business owner. They di...
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For decades, Rob Van Dam thrilled audiences around the world with a revolutionary in-ring style that changed professional wrestling forever. From his legendary run in ECW to becoming WWE Champion and one of the most recognizable athletes in sports entertainment, RVD built a career by pushing his body beyond limits most people can barely imagine.
But what happe...
When we talk about first responders, we celebrate their bravery—but rarely discuss the invisible toll the job takes.
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Firefighters and emergency personnel are routinely exposed to trauma, chronic stress, sleep disruption, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Too often, the culture around first response demands toughness over healing—and silence over support.
In ...
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