Best Cannabis Industry Podcasts 2024

The cannabis industry moves fast and in different directions. To keep up, more and more cannabis retailers are turning to podcasts to stay up to date with recent developments in the industry.

And why not? Podcasts fit nicely into daily commutes, workouts, and chores while being entertaining enough to not feel like work. 

But you still need to find the right podcasts for you and there are a lot to choose from. According to Player.fm, more than 250 cannabis podcasts published new episode(s) just this month alone.

To help you get started, we’ve shortlisted 15 of our favorite cannabis podcasts that entertain and educate — covering everything from general news of the week to deep dives into specialty areas such as cannabis business accounting and state regulations.

Business Podcasts for Cannabis Retailers

1. Kaya Cast

Kaya Cast is a podcast made specifically to help cannabis retailers launch, grow, and scale. Every week, host Tommy Truong interviews industry experts and thought leaders who share the important lessons learned from running their own successful cannabis businesses. If you’re looking for raw cannabis business insights, this podcast is a must-listen.

Kaya Cast is run by KayaPush, one of the most popular HR and payroll software for cannabis dispensaries, so it’s got a pedigree too.

2. The Dime

The Dime caters to multi-million franchises preparing to go public, small indie shops setting trends in their local markets, and everything in between. 

As one of the most popular cannabis business podcasts, The Dime takes a deep dive into business plans, frameworks, industry trends and predictions, and more. Through all of this, hosts Bryan and Kellan are joined by cannabis entrepreneurs who break down common challenges and solutions.

3. Cannabis Tech Talks

Cannabis Tech Talks is an award-winning podcast featuring cannabis experts across domains and verticals — covering everything from the newest dispensary technologies to the business basics like taxes, liabilities, marketing, etc.

Cannabis Tech Talks also has much shorter episodes — only 15-30 minutes long — perfect for those short work commutes and little breaks.

4. Thinking Outside The Bud

Hosted by business coach, author, and speaker Bruce Eckfeldt, Thinking Outside the Bud is another great weekly business podcast to add to your rotation. Each episode features founders, investors, researchers, policymakers, and more — sharing their knowledge, expertise, and ongoing work in the cannabis industry.

Laws and Regulation Podcasts for Cannabis Retailers

1. Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

The name says everything — the Cannabis Legalization News Podcast is a long-running weekly series with over 500 episodes covering everything about cannabis laws and state regulations across the United States. 

Hosts Tom and Miggy are dispensary owners themselves (from Illinois) and bring great energy to insightful conversations with policymakers, legal experts, and cannabis business owners.

2. The Cannabis Investing Podcast

Cannabis laws and regulations affect investing and you can count on Rena Sherbill to be the first to know about these changes. With over a decade of experience working at Seeking Alpha, a community-driven investment platform, Rena is your host and analyst for all things cannabis.

Together with sector experts, top analysts, and C-level executives, Rena focuses on the most recent developments in the cannabis and psychedelics industries.

Link: The Cannabis Investing Podcast

3. The Cannabis Accounting Podcast

Entrepreneurship is inspiring and important in the long run, but your host, the DOPE CFO, Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, is on a mission to help you make your bottom line greener than ever with the Cannabis Accounting Podcast.

Andrew makes accounting interesting and dives deep into topics such as 280E, chart of accounts, overcoming software challenges, and more — all very important for every cannabis retailer.

4. The Potcast

Another very popular podcast to help you stay up to date with cannabis laws and regulations is the Potcast. Host Jimmy Young is joined by industry experts and cannabis business owners to discuss legalization, medical marijuana, industry trends, and more.

The only complaint? We only get one per month. But if you enjoy Jimmy’s long-form style, you have more than 120 episodes to choose from. 

Science, Growing & Cultivation Podcasts for Cannabis Retailers

1. Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

One of the biggest cannabis podcasts out there, the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast is a must-listen if you’re at all interested in the science side of cannabis cultivation and growing.

Host Tad Hussey interviews leading cultivation, horticulture, and gardening experts and discusses the cutting-edge of cannabis farming — and it’s all grounded in science and research.

2. GrowCast

GrowCast is another very popular podcast focusing on the cultivation side of cannabis businesses. Host Jordan River talks with a wide variety of guests from business owners and veteran growers to filmmakers and musicians. 

Conversations revolve around growing techniques and general cannabis knowledge — balancing the nitty gritty of lightning, nutrients, and soil with lighthearted but interesting topics such as the history of weed.

3. AROYA Office Hours LIVE

Office Hours is a weekly Google Hangout session by AROYA, an innovative cannabis production and cultivation platform. A mix between interactive Q&A sessions and podcasts, Office Hours is a fusion between interactive Q&A sessions and podcasts and it works a treat.

Hosts Seth and Jason both have impressive backgrounds in the cannabis cultivation industry and know a thing or two about the science behind cannabis growing — in other words, they are very well qualified to answer all of your questions about commercial cannabis cultivation.

4. The Dude Grows Show

The Dude Grows Show is dedicated to the art of growing cannabis and has become one of the longest-running cannabis podcasts since its start in 2013. With nearly 2,000 episodes to date, it has become a very popular resource for cannabis cultivation enthusiasts.

Host Scotty Real combines growing knowledge with the latest news and stories of cannabis culture. New episodes are added multiple times a week as a bonus.

Cannabis Podcasts with a Bit of Everything

1. The Cannabis Connoisseur

The Cannabis Connoisseur is a podcast all about safe and productive consumption of cannabis. Hosts Ryan and Jack dive into the real-world benefits of marijuana and all of the reasons to celebrate the wonder plant.

The podcast mixes interesting conversations with experts with easy-going storytelling based on personal experiences — packing all of this in short 15-30 minute episodes (with the occasional long-form episode) — perfect for those of us in a hurry.

2. The Adam Dunn Show

Adam Dunn is no stranger to cannabis — with 30 years of experience and several successful cannabis ventures under his belt, he started his own podcast with co-hosts and interesting guests. The weekly three-hour Adam Dunn Show podcast takes a deep dive into the latest cannabis news, industry rumors, science, culture, and more.

The podcast also features industry leaders and technical experts, balancing its hilarious segments with in-depth interviews full of raw insights.

3. Planted with Sara Payan

From being part of the California Cannabis Advisory Committee to being named among the “100+ Most Important Women in Cannabis” for two years straight, Sara Payan has done a lot for cannabis education.

And she’s doing more still with her podcast, Planted. The weekly podcast features insightful conversations about the positive and life-changing impact of marijuana, with policymakers, media professionals, industry leaders, and more.