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A lens on the business of cannabis from two people who have been in it for way too long.
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E172: 420 2026 — Live! Inside the Data on Cannabis's Biggest Weekend
Live from 4/20/2026 — Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) break down the fully-closed 420 weekend (Fri 4/17 – Sun 4/19) across every connected US and Canadian market in the Headset sample. Plus the culture, the myths, and what Grok 4.20 has to do with any of this. The headline numbers 13....
E171: Gelatinous Cubes, Texas Hemp, and the 4/20 Weekend Setup
Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia are back for a no-guest 4/20 special. They start in Alabama, where the state's first dispensary is set to open on May 4 with a menu that includes "gelatinous cubes" but no flower, no vapes, and no pre-rolls. From there, they move through Virginia's latest legalization delay...
E170: The Army Wants Stoners Now — And Other Cannabis Contradictions
This week on The High-Rise: The US Army drops marijuana barriers for recruits while DHS deports people for possession — the federal hypocrisy is getting surreal. The White House schedules emergency CBD policy meetings, Ohio breweries go to war over hemp drinks, and Michigan’s new 24% tax is already ...
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Great Cast & Informative - Thank You
I love this! Its a great listen covering Multiple State Operations and local news as well driven by data. Ive been listening for a few years but I just recently heard of Headset being a very useful resource and its really exciting that our host is the CEO! I’m always driving across the state from dispensaries and t...
Read MoreMy go-to for the cannabis industry
This podcast quickly became my favorite for cannabis news and industry updates. Love how Cy & Emily bring together guests, data points, & personal stories to paint a picture of what’s going on in this crazy industry.
The Stuff You Should Know of Cannabis!
Cy and Emily are the authorities of what’s happening in the cannabis industry and deliver insights backed by expertise AND data. They have a great chemistry, are fun to listen to, and I always walk away learning something new and interesting. High Rise is on my list of “must listens” weekly!