High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of heartfelt tributes, strange crime stories, new research, and policy changes happening across the world.

Macky starts with the launch of a campaign in memory of a mother who played an important role in changing the UK’s medical cannabis laws. It’s a powerful reminder of the real people behind the push for reform and the lasting impact their work continues to have.

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In this week’s Grow Guides episode, we take an honest look at the realities of growing at home. The things people don’t always talk about before starting their first setup.

We break down the true cost of growing, from equipment and electricity to the hidden expenses that can creep in over time. We also discuss the time commitment required to properly care for plants, and why growing isn’t quite as “set and forget” as some people mi...

In this week’s interview we welcome back Dominic Milton Trott! Dominic has joined us a couple of times before, and every single time the conversation goes deep, wide, and into some seriously fascinating territory.

If you’re not familiar with him, Dominic is the author of The Drug Users Bible, a harm reduction classic built from firsthand experience. He has personally researched and documented the effects of over 180 different psych...

This week on High on Home Grown, the headlines are all over the world! From abandoned British pubs being converted into large-scale cannabis farms, to seniors in Arizona soon having marijuana kiosks in their living communities.

Macky kicks things off with the strange and telling story of Britain’s struggling pub trade colliding with the underground grow scene.

John brings news from the US, where marijuana kiosks are set to roll out...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we dive into the world of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM, breaking down what they are, how they work, and why so many home growers are starting to pay attention.

We give a clear overview of the philosophy behind KNF and JADAM, low-cost, biology-driven growing that focuses on working with nature rather than fighting it. Then we get into the practical side, including how Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ)...

In this week’s interview we have the pleasure of sitting down with our new panel member, DC Smee! You may have heard Smee on some of our recent episodes, so we thought it was time to have a proper chat and let you get to know him a little better.

We talk about how he first discovered the podcast, how he became part of the Percys Grow Room community, and his journey as a grower. We also dive into the methods he uses to make edibles,...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of tribute, progress, education, and important new research:

Macky begins with a tribute to Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil biology whose work has influenced growers around the world. A huge loss to the living soil community and a legacy that will continue to shape natural growing for years to come. He also shares the story of a medical cannabis patient who has...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention until it’s too late, fire and electrical safety in the grow room.

We break down the real risks behind overloaded sockets, cheap extension leads, poor wiring, and badly installed lighting. We also cover how to properly calculate electrical load, why breakers and RCDs matter, and how small mistakes can quietly turn into serious hazards.

We tal...

In this week’s interview we have the return of South Guerrilla Army, a guerrilla grower from the UK. Over the last few years, SGA has been growing cannabis guerrilla-style around the UK and doing pretty well! But this year, his crop was discovered by the police and destroyed. We hear his story, what happened to his grow, what he plans to do this year, and get some advice on what not to do when growing guerrilla-style to improve you...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of criticism, policy changes, crime reports, and some fascinating scientific developments:

Macky opens with headlines warning that legalisation may have been a “big mistake,” as some health experts claim to be seeing worse outcomes. We take a closer look at the claims and the wider context behind the narrative. John brings news from the US, where a new Farm Bill pro...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 78, we continue our journey through the most iconic strains of all time, focusing on the genetics that helped shape modern growing, breeding, and cannabis culture.

This time we’re diving into legendary names like Girl Scout Cookies, Granddaddy Purple, Jack Herer, and Amnesia Haze, along with heavy hitters such as Trainwreck, Pineapple Express, Cinderella 99, and Bubblegum. We also cover classics ...

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Rasmussen to talk about his powerful journey from drug addiction to recovery, and the role that Amanita muscaria played in helping him rebuild his life.

Christian shares his personal story openly and honestly, explaining how he discovered the mushroom, why he chose this path, and how it supported his healing process both physically and mentally. We also discuss the importance of education...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering major busts, powerful medical stories, and some interesting shifts in policy and public opinion:

Macky starts with a huge find from the BBC, where police discovered a £7.1 million cannabis operation inside a derelict high school. It’s another example of the scale some underground grows are reaching, and the strange locations they’re turning up in. He also shares the touch...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we’re taking a trip through cannabis history and breaking down the most iconic strains of all time. The genetics that shaped modern growing, breeding, and consumption as we know it.

We talk through legendary names like Skunk #1, Northern Lights, Haze, and Afghani, before moving into modern classics such as White Widow, OG Kush, Chemdawg, and Sour Diesel. We also cover AK-47, Blueberry, Durban Poison, and...

In today’s interview, we sit down with Ken Somerville, host of the YouTube channel It’s All About the Biology. Ken shares his growing journey, his approach to cultivation, and the deeper spiritual connection he has developed through growing and using cannabis.

We also talk openly about Ken’s health journey. He’s had several close encounters with death and has dealt with serious health issues along the way, and he explains how canna...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re digging into some serious research, real-world consequences, and important policy movement:

Macky opens with a study shared by Cromag on Discord, looking at cannabis use before and after legalisation in Canada and how it intersects with mental health status. Published in The Lancet Regional Health, it’s a data-heavy piece that adds much-needed context to an often oversimplified de...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we step away from nutrients, lights, and equipment and focus on something just as important: the mentality of growing.

We talk about how obsessing over plants too much often causes more harm than good, and why overcorrecting problems that don’t actually exist is one of the fastest ways to stress a healthy grow into trouble. We also dig into Instagram and comparison bias. How scrolling perfect-looking gro...

In this week’s interview we have the pleasure of chatting with the founder of Swan Apothecary, Robin Swan! Robin is a holistic health and cannabis medicine specialist. She has been in this industry for over 30 years and has helped thousands of people find herbal medicines to help with many different ailments and illnesses. In this interview we talk about cannabis as a medicine, and how it can help with cancer. We also talk about ot...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re serving up a mix of quirky industry moves, regulatory updates, and progress on medical access across the UK and beyond:

Macky kicks things off with a slightly unexpected crossover, as the cannabis industry teams up with chefs in a push to stand out. Including one story involving mustard that definitely raised a few eyebrows. A reminder that branding and creativity are becoming jus...