Different Leaf: the Podcast
For information on Different Leaf magazine follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Different Leaf: the Podcast is produced and hosted by Brit Smith and Executive Produced by Michael Kusek. All episode music is by Home Body.
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June 25, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of the Different Leaf: the Podcast, host Brit Smith talks with curator Denise Markonish as she unpacks the vision behind the inaugural book hitting shelves in Summer 2026. Drawing on her extensive background in contemporary art — including her current work as the Martin Friedman Chief Curator at the Madison Square Park Conservancy and previously at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MOCA) &mdas...
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April 13, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with Chicago-based artists Bob Faust and Nick Cave to talk about their roles as guest editors of the upcoming book. Drawing from decades-long careers across visual art, performance, and community-centered practice, Faust and Cave share how their distinct backgrounds shaped an initial vision rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and movement. They unpack how the character of Mr. Karen serv...
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July 31, 2025 • 22 mins
Different Leaf: The Podcast is back with a new season and a fresh direction. In this first episode, host Brit Smith talks with Different Leaf Publisher Michael Kusek about how Different Leaf is evolving—from a redesigned magazine with guest editors to a renewed focus on cannabis through the lens of art, music, and fashion. Start listening to hear what's next.
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December 15, 2023 • 40 mins
It's here! Our final podcast episode before we go on hiatus! In case you missed the big announcement in the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf Magazine; "We're saying goodbye -- for now."
This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf CEO/Publisher Michael Kusek to talk about
what his Editor's Note on page 11 announcing the hiatus means for the future of Different Leaf.
They talk about the changes Michael ...
This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf CEO/Publisher Michael Kusek to talk about
what his Editor's Note on page 11 announcing the hiatus means for the future of Different Leaf.
They talk about the changes Michael ...
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December 8, 2023 • 21 mins
If you've ever walked into a cannabis dispensary and felt overwhelmed with options, you are not alone. Around 2/3 of cannabis consumers consider THC potency the leading factor when purchasing pot.
While that doesn't tell us much about the experience we might have, there are plenty of things beyond THC and price that we can consider when picking products at our local pot shop.
This week, host Brit Smith talks to the st...
While that doesn't tell us much about the experience we might have, there are plenty of things beyond THC and price that we can consider when picking products at our local pot shop.
This week, host Brit Smith talks to the st...
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December 1, 2023 • 22 mins
Between socializing, cooking, traveling, and spending, the holiday season can be a tough time to chill out. And then, of course, some of us have kids to watch, and those kids are also watching us.
Thankfully, cannabis is a great tool to help adults enjoy the holiday season, even if we’re in charge of children. And this generation of parents is becoming much more open about discussing cannabis with their kids. They use ...
Thankfully, cannabis is a great tool to help adults enjoy the holiday season, even if we’re in charge of children. And this generation of parents is becoming much more open about discussing cannabis with their kids. They use ...
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November 24, 2023 • 27 mins
It's the end of the year, the perfect time to indulge in some much-deserved rest and relaxation. And with so many spas now offering CBD-infused facials and massages, we can truly relax to the max this holiday season.
So does topical CBD actually help our bodies more fully relax?
Can a cannabis-infused facial benefit skin more than a regular facial does?
And how else are spas incorporating cannabis to help their guests...
So does topical CBD actually help our bodies more fully relax?
Can a cannabis-infused facial benefit skin more than a regular facial does?
And how else are spas incorporating cannabis to help their guests...
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November 17, 2023 • 39 mins
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that covers a diverse group of conditions. Since it's a spectrum, what it means to be diagnosed with autism varies widely. So do the experiences of autistic people and those who try cannabis and CBD for their health issues.
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to two autistic people about their experiences trying cannabis and CBD for common problems for tho...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to two autistic people about their experiences trying cannabis and CBD for common problems for tho...
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November 10, 2023 • 40 mins
CBN, CBG, THCV, THCA... beyond the famed cannabinoids THC and CBD, we're seeing a surge of offerings known as minor cannabinoids. More and more people are swearing by these plant's so-called minor molecules to help with issues like sleep, appetite, and energy.
So what’s the science behind all of it? Why does the plant make these chemicals? How do we extract and use them? And what does the research say about how minor ...
So what’s the science behind all of it? Why does the plant make these chemicals? How do we extract and use them? And what does the research say about how minor ...
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November 3, 2023 • 27 mins
One of the staple fall activities of the northeast is to head to an orchard, pick your own apples, and enjoy some apple cider on the farm. Since cannabis has become more popular in drinks, one of the northeast’s best-known apple cider makers, Beak and Skiff, has started incorporating hemp and cannabis into their drink offerings, and it's already helping to change the way people see the plant.
In this episode, host Brit...
In this episode, host Brit...
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October 27, 2023 • 29 mins
We’re getting into the spirit of Halloween by discussing how cannabis can guide us through spiritual journeys with our guest Shelley Johnson, better known as social media icon @AGoodWitchOfficial
A retired occupational therapist in California, Shelley started doing Instagram Live sessions in her purple witches hat during the pandemic to help others feel grounded. She'd spark up, read tarot cards for her followers, and ...
A retired occupational therapist in California, Shelley started doing Instagram Live sessions in her purple witches hat during the pandemic to help others feel grounded. She'd spark up, read tarot cards for her followers, and ...
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October 20, 2023 • 34 mins
Ready for an Exclusive?! Soon, you'll be able to wear vintage Tommy Hilfiger tennis apparel with our favorite leaf on the lapel, while smoking a matching branded red and white vape.
American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with Coachella-based cannabis company Green Horizons to revitalize his classic 1970s tennis fashion brand BOAST.
In 2024, they're launching a BOAST clothing line, including polo shirts, sh...
American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with Coachella-based cannabis company Green Horizons to revitalize his classic 1970s tennis fashion brand BOAST.
In 2024, they're launching a BOAST clothing line, including polo shirts, sh...
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October 13, 2023 • 37 mins
Just a decade into legalization, the science behind cannabis-infused edibles has already come a long way.
We’ve now got fast-acting edibles, cutting effect times from hours to minutes, made possible by nano-emulsification technology.
We've got heightened experiences and flavors, thanks to Live resin and rosin-infused foods, which contain extracts from flash-frozen freshly-cut cannabis flower.
And we now ...
We’ve now got fast-acting edibles, cutting effect times from hours to minutes, made possible by nano-emulsification technology.
We've got heightened experiences and flavors, thanks to Live resin and rosin-infused foods, which contain extracts from flash-frozen freshly-cut cannabis flower.
And we now ...
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September 15, 2023 • 28 mins
Since the pandemic, more than 70,000 restaurants, diners, and cafes in the US have closed. And many places that did manage to reopen didn’t make it long. Another thing that happened during the COVID lockdown; CBD and THC skyrocketed in popularity. Now, cannabis appears to be giving a new lease on life to some formerly-shuttered eateries.
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Chef Andrew LeSturgeon and Will Fleming ...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Chef Andrew LeSturgeon and Will Fleming ...
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September 8, 2023 • 29 mins
Yoga and cannabis have a lot in common. Both originated in India thousands of years ago, and both help us focus on our spiritual, philosophical, and physical selves. Whether you're a newbie or a longtime yogi, mixing meditation, stretching and marijuana is not for the faint of heart. Especially since both the cannabis plant and popular yoga practices have developed in intensity over the past few thousand years.
So how can we...
So how can we...
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September 1, 2023 • 30 mins
This week, hear the inspiring story of how cannabis played a role in the life of the ultimate survivor, Ethan Zohn.
Ethan grew up in Massachusetts and played pro-soccer in Hawaii, Cape Cod and Zimbabwe. In 2003, he won the third season of the reality TV show "Survivor." Ethan took his million-dollar prize and launched a nonprofit to raise money and awareness in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa. He started appear...
Ethan grew up in Massachusetts and played pro-soccer in Hawaii, Cape Cod and Zimbabwe. In 2003, he won the third season of the reality TV show "Survivor." Ethan took his million-dollar prize and launched a nonprofit to raise money and awareness in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa. He started appear...
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August 25, 2023 • 29 mins
In honor of National Women's Equality Day on August 26th, we're exploring what it takes to make it as one of the very few female CEOs in the legal cannabis and CBD industry.
Across all US industries, women hold around 30 percent of CEO and C-suite positions. But in the cannabis industry, women only hold 22 percent of C-suite roles and just 8 percent of CEO titles. So how can more women successfully lead in a young, semi-lega...
Across all US industries, women hold around 30 percent of CEO and C-suite positions. But in the cannabis industry, women only hold 22 percent of C-suite roles and just 8 percent of CEO titles. So how can more women successfully lead in a young, semi-lega...
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August 18, 2023 • 33 mins
TW: Suicide -- For Veterans in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
The staff at Veterans Affairs Hospital do the hard work of treating our war veterans. But staff shortages and long wait times mean many vets still don’t get the care they need for the physical and mental issues associated with military life.
As medical marijuana laws expand, more veterans are seeing MMJ doctors patch the gap in their healthca...
The staff at Veterans Affairs Hospital do the hard work of treating our war veterans. But staff shortages and long wait times mean many vets still don’t get the care they need for the physical and mental issues associated with military life.
As medical marijuana laws expand, more veterans are seeing MMJ doctors patch the gap in their healthca...
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August 11, 2023 • 29 mins
Cannabis, comic books, and loud music are all a means of escape. Plus, certain strains really amplify how we experience art, stories, and songs. So it's no surprise that if you’re into comics, fantasy novels, or rock music, research suggests you’re also probably into smoking pot.
Of course, getting lost in comics and jumping in a mosh pit each requires a different kind of buzz. To help their fans have the ideal ...
Of course, getting lost in comics and jumping in a mosh pit each requires a different kind of buzz. To help their fans have the ideal ...
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August 4, 2023 • 43 mins
Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; and Portland, OR: Three tourist hotspots known for their cannabis culture. With so many themed dispensaries, cool experiences, and fantastic food in each state, where should canna-curious travelers start when picking what to smoke, see and do in these big cities?
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Different Leaf magazine's cannabis travel writers about the coolest pot shops, lounges, si...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Different Leaf magazine's cannabis travel writers about the coolest pot shops, lounges, si...
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