They roll up and get deep into the real story behind the weed industry, from Lance's 23-year journey as a grower, to the struggles of cannabis legalization, media integrity, bad actors in the space, and how the culture must evolve or get left behind.
🔥 This episode is a masterclass in cannabis business, authenticity, and resilience. 🎧 Whether you're a cultivator, canna-preneur, consumer, activist, or just passionate about the plant, this one will speak to you.
. 🌿 Featured Guests & Hosts
- 🎙️ Lance / Blackleaf – @firstsmokeoftheday
- 🧠 CannaDave – @cannadave
- 🔥 Groovee – @grooveemusic
- 💫 Summer Skyy – @summer_skyyyy
0:00 – Welcome to MiCannaCast
Meet Lance of First Smoke of the Day, shoutouts to the sponsors, and intro vibes from the crew.
4:30 – Michigan Cannabis Scene & Zah Recap
Why Michigan matters more than you think, and what makes the community so unique.
10:00 – Lance's Journey: From Grow Rooms to Global Recognition
The untold story of how a broke college kid turned into one of cannabis media’s biggest voices.
18:00 – The Power of Storytelling & Elevating the Culture
Why FSOTD is about the guest, not the host — and what Lance learned after nearly 200 episodes.
25:00 – Citrus Terps, Strain of the Year & “Lantz” Hype
The terpene wave of the future and why certain strains need to be grown by the right hands.
33:00 – Cultivator > Genetics: The Real Driver of Quality
Lance breaks down why talent in the grow room is more important than trendy strains.
42:00 – Legalization, Federal Fumbles & Economic Misses
Rants, realities, and revolutionary ideas on what the government got wrong — and how to fix it.
50:00 – Global Markets & Why America Is Losing the Lead
Insights from cannabis events in Germany and Spain, plus the missed opportunity to dominate internationally.
58:00 – The Consumption Lounge Crisis
Why the industry won’t thrive until we can smoke together in public — and what’s blocking that future.
1:08:00 – Fake Brands, Spray Packs & Not Selling Out
The ethics of cannabis marketing and why FSOTD refuses big checks from shady brands.
1:17:00 – Trolls, Hate Comments & Podcast Pressure
Lance opens up about dealing with online hate, content criticism, and staying focused on the mission.
1:25:00 – Frat House Hustles & Grower Origins
The wild backstory: how Lance literally fell into the grow game — and never looked back.
1:35:00 – Vape Tech, Rosin Collabs & Flavor Innovation
A deep dive into vape hardware, rosin pens, and what sets great products apart.
1:45:00 – Ownership, Land, & Why Michigan's Winning
Why MI growers are building generational wealth — and Cali’s missing out.
1:53:00 – Final Thoughts: Passion, Community & Staying True
Cannabis isn’t just business. It’s culture. And the real ones will carry it forward.
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