Shaping Fire
Episodes
The Difficult Reality of Banker and Trap Plants with guest Suzanne Wainwright-Evans
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natural gardeners like the idea of planting companion plants that will distract cannabis pests and harbor the insects that prey on these same pests. O...
The Difficult Reality of Banker and Trap Plants with guest Suzanne Wainwright-Evans
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natural gardeners like the idea of planting companion plants that will distract cannabis pests and harbor the insects that prey on these same pests. O...
Satisfying Sex for Chronic Pain and Disease Patients with guest Chris Maxwell Rose
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pain and chronic illness are so dynamic that they can injure us on multiple levels. Too often, not only does our body suffer, but our sexuality suffer...
Satisfying Sex for Chronic Pain and Disease Patients with guest Chris Maxwell Rose
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pain and chronic illness are so dynamic that they can injure us on multiple levels. Too often, not only does our body suffer, but our sexuality suffer...
Plants, Humans, and the Cultivation Light Spectrum with guest Robert Soler
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The application of light to plants, whether it be sunshine or from electricity, is an important part of the overall skillset a cultivator needs to per...
Plants, Humans, and the Cultivation Light Spectrum with guest Robert Soler
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The application of light to plants, whether it be sunshine or from electricity, is an important part of the overall skillset a cultivator needs to per...
Transitioning from Opioids to Cannabis for Pain Relief with guest Adie Rae, PhD
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common reasons people become interested in cannabis is for pain relief. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Ad...
Transitioning from Opioids to Cannabis for Pain Relief with guest Adie Rae, PhD
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common reasons people become interested in cannabis is for pain relief. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Ad...
Water and Watering with guest Leighton Morrison
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Water is essential for all of our cannabis gardens and yet so few of us have an intimate understanding of its role in the rhizosphere. On this episode...
Water and Watering with guest Leighton Morrison
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Water is essential for all of our cannabis gardens and yet so few of us have an intimate understanding of its role in the rhizosphere. On this episode...
Supplemental Insights for Successful Korean Natural Farming with Drake
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Korean Natural Farming is very detailed and very adaptable. On today's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los leads certified KNF educator Drake dow...
Supplemental Insights for Successful Korean Natural Farming with Drake
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Korean Natural Farming is very detailed and very adaptable. On today's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los leads certified KNF educator Drake dow...
Using Cannabis for Parkinson's Disease Relief with guest Zoe Sigman
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most discussions of using cannabis to help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are woefully incomplete and don't offer much actionable informa...
Using Cannabis for Parkinson's Disease Relief with guest Zoe Sigman
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most discussions of using cannabis to help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are woefully incomplete and don't offer much actionable informa...
Cultivating Cannabis in Tents with guest Jeremy Silva
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many, the most effective way to be self-sufficient with cannabis is to grow indoors using a small, dedicated cultivation tent with a light. Tents ...
Cultivating Cannabis in Tents with guest Jeremy Silva
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many, the most effective way to be self-sufficient with cannabis is to grow indoors using a small, dedicated cultivation tent with a light. Tents ...
Breeding Cannabis for Faster Flowers with guest Nat Pennington
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most cannabis growers live in parts of the country with summers too short and cool to grow common cannabis varieties to full maturity. On this episode...
Breeding Cannabis for Faster Flowers with guest Nat Pennington
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most cannabis growers live in parts of the country with summers too short and cool to grow common cannabis varieties to full maturity. On this episode...
Geology and Biomimicry in Living Soil Cultivation with guest Leighton Morrison
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the cannabis growing during prohibition involved forcing the plant to do our bidding. Now though, cultivators everywhere are spending more tim...
Geology and Biomimicry in Living Soil Cultivation with guest Leighton Morrison
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the cannabis growing during prohibition involved forcing the plant to do our bidding. Now though, cultivators everywhere are spending more tim...
Recruiting New Cannabis Gardeners with Autoflowers with guest Jeff Lowenfels
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More and more "regular folks" are beginning to take interest in growing cannabis. Gardeners who love growing tomatoes are realizing that cannabis is j...
Recruiting New Cannabis Gardeners with Autoflowers with guest Jeff Lowenfels
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More and more "regular folks" are beginning to take interest in growing cannabis. Gardeners who love growing tomatoes are realizing that cannabis is j...
The Water Food Web and Aquaponics with guest Steve Raisner
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The soil food web in living soil is something many of us are familair with. There is a similar web of life that occurs in water. With aquaponics, the ...
The Water Food Web and Aquaponics with guest Steve Raisner
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The soil food web in living soil is something many of us are familair with. There is a similar web of life that occurs in water. With aquaponics, the ...
Detailing the United Cannabis & Biotech LLC Cannabis Patents and What Comes Next with Dale Hunt
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis patent discussions get people rowdy! And yet, getting fine details about existing patents is really hard. In this episode, Shaping Fire host ...
Detailing the United Cannabis & Biotech LLC Cannabis Patents and What Comes Next with Dale Hunt
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis patent discussions get people rowdy! And yet, getting fine details about existing patents is really hard. In this episode, Shaping Fire host ...
Cannabis Medicine for Pets and Livestock with guest Dr Gary Richter
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Animals play a significant role in our lives and they are family to many people. When we learn we can reduce suffering in humans using cannabis medici...
Cannabis Medicine for Pets and Livestock with guest Dr Gary Richter
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Animals play a significant role in our lives and they are family to many people. When we learn we can reduce suffering in humans using cannabis medici...
Feminized Cannabis Seeds with guest Caleb Nspecta
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For pretty much everybody in cannabis except seed makers, male cannabis plants are a scourge. For breeders, male cannabis plants are a joyful thing an...
Feminized Cannabis Seeds with guest Caleb Nspecta
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For pretty much everybody in cannabis except seed makers, male cannabis plants are a scourge. For breeders, male cannabis plants are a joyful thing an...
From High Times to Modern Times: Selling Ethanol Extraction with guest Fritz Chess
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, all cannabis business had to be done in the shadows. If you had developed a product for cannabis, you had to market it as something ...
From High Times to Modern Times: Selling Ethanol Extraction with guest Fritz Chess
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, all cannabis business had to be done in the shadows. If you had developed a product for cannabis, you had to market it as something ...
The Future will Autoflower with guests Jeff Lowenfels and Seth Crawford
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Autoflowering cannabis plants offer revolutionary new options for home, medical and commercial cannabis cultivators. This episode of Shaping Fire was ...
The Future will Autoflower with guests Jeff Lowenfels and Seth Crawford
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Autoflowering cannabis plants offer revolutionary new options for home, medical and commercial cannabis cultivators. This episode of Shaping Fire was ...
Exercise and Cannabis with guest Greg Gerdeman, PhD
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The idea that cannabis enthusiasts are forever couchlocked is myth. We all know people who get high and get active. On this episode of Shaping Fire, h...
Exercise and Cannabis with guest Greg Gerdeman, PhD
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The idea that cannabis enthusiasts are forever couchlocked is myth. We all know people who get high and get active. On this episode of Shaping Fire, h...
A Look at Global Cannabis Growing Culture with Colin Bell
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As cannabis freedoms expand across the globe, more and more cannabis enthusiasts are getting the opportunity to meet each other and learn each others'...
A Look at Global Cannabis Growing Culture with Colin Bell
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As cannabis freedoms expand across the globe, more and more cannabis enthusiasts are getting the opportunity to meet each other and learn each others'...
Cannabis Seeds, Sharing and Public Patents with guest Alan from Strainly
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing cannabis seeds is essential to the preservation of the plant and our access to it. Forces are gathering to make legal challenges to many of th...
Cannabis Seeds, Sharing and Public Patents with guest Alan from Strainly
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing cannabis seeds is essential to the preservation of the plant and our access to it. Forces are gathering to make legal challenges to many of th...
Indoor Cannabis Polyculture with guest Joshua Steensland
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, indoor cannabis growers relied on bottled nutrients and often hydroponics, but there is a new wave of indoor growers who are bringing th...
Indoor Cannabis Polyculture with guest Joshua Steensland
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, indoor cannabis growers relied on bottled nutrients and often hydroponics, but there is a new wave of indoor growers who are bringing th...
Licensing Your Cannabis Brand with guest Kris Krane
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As new states begin to normalize cannabis, the latest phase of the cannabis industry is rapid brand expansion. There are many ways to crash your canna...
Licensing Your Cannabis Brand with guest Kris Krane
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As new states begin to normalize cannabis, the latest phase of the cannabis industry is rapid brand expansion. There are many ways to crash your canna...
Cannabis Greenhouse Rescue with guest Eric Brandstad
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Growing cannabis in greenhouses offers the best attributes of both indoor and outdoor operations. However, because it is a combined solution, it can s...
Cannabis Greenhouse Rescue with guest Eric Brandstad
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Growing cannabis in greenhouses offers the best attributes of both indoor and outdoor operations. However, because it is a combined solution, it can s...
CO2 Extraction and Mods Today with guest Jeff Wilhoit
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Extracting cannabinoids with carbon dioxide has matured a lot over the last few years. Professional extraction teams have become far more versatile wi...
CO2 Extraction and Mods Today with guest Jeff Wilhoit
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Extracting cannabinoids with carbon dioxide has matured a lot over the last few years. Professional extraction teams have become far more versatile wi...
Deep Sh!t: Biodynamic Compost and Bioregional Microbes
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis plants thrive on biological diversity that can meet all its nutritional needs. Well-made compost is not only alive with microbial and fungal ...
Deep Sh!t: Biodynamic Compost and Bioregional Microbes
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis plants thrive on biological diversity that can meet all its nutritional needs. Well-made compost is not only alive with microbial and fungal ...
The Cannabis Seed Game with guest Eric Wimber
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Selling cannabis seeds is a serious hustle. Like the fine artist painters of old, today's cannabis breeders are creating extraordinary cannabis strain...
The Cannabis Seed Game with guest Eric Wimber
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Selling cannabis seeds is a serious hustle. Like the fine artist painters of old, today's cannabis breeders are creating extraordinary cannabis strain...
The Nexus of Medical Cannabis and Hemp with guest Seth Crawford
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patients often try to save money or stay legal by using CBD from industrial fiber hemp but there is little scientific support for its efficacy when us...
The Nexus of Medical Cannabis and Hemp with guest Seth Crawford
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patients often try to save money or stay legal by using CBD from industrial fiber hemp but there is little scientific support for its efficacy when us...
Breathing and Cannabis with guest Robert Litman
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is an essential part of enjoying cannabis and yet we rarely think about it. And for the most part, most of us trade partial truths and full-...
Breathing and Cannabis with guest Robert Litman
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is an essential part of enjoying cannabis and yet we rarely think about it. And for the most part, most of us trade partial truths and full-...
The Rise of Korean Natural Farming with guest Chris Trump
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Korean Natural Farming is so hot right now. Probiotic farmers everywhere are learning KNF's exotic fermentation techniques to create their most thrivi...
The Rise of Korean Natural Farming with guest Chris Trump
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Korean Natural Farming is so hot right now. Probiotic farmers everywhere are learning KNF's exotic fermentation techniques to create their most thrivi...
Our Chaotic Entwined Cannabis Markets with guest Dominic Corva PhD
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To a casual observer, the licensed cannabis market may seem risky but essentially orderly. Of course, this is a fantasy because anyone actually involv...
Our Chaotic Entwined Cannabis Markets with guest Dominic Corva PhD
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To a casual observer, the licensed cannabis market may seem risky but essentially orderly. Of course, this is a fantasy because anyone actually involv...
Cannabis Patent Drama and Realities with guest Reggie Gaudino PhD
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have no doubt that agricultural and pharmaceutical companies are coming for your cannabis genetics. And while these mega-corporations are well-funded ...
Cannabis Patent Drama and Realities with guest Reggie Gaudino PhD
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have no doubt that agricultural and pharmaceutical companies are coming for your cannabis genetics. And while these mega-corporations are well-funded ...
Dead Bodies and Poop with guest Tad Hussey
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As common as animal nutrients are for growing cannabis, many of them remain exotic to most growers. Worm castings are known to many but what about cra...
Dead Bodies and Poop with guest Tad Hussey
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As common as animal nutrients are for growing cannabis, many of them remain exotic to most growers. Worm castings are known to many but what about cra...
Considering Cannabis Stock Market Opportunities with guest Alan Brochstein
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market is a moody beast. No matter how much insight you have or how many Fibonacci lines you draw on your charts, there are still innumerabl...
Considering Cannabis Stock Market Opportunities with guest Alan Brochstein
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market is a moody beast. No matter how much insight you have or how many Fibonacci lines you draw on your charts, there are still innumerabl...
Use Beneficial Insects and Leave Pesticides Behind with guest Shane Young
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis enthusiasts are waking up to the dangers associated with pesticides and both state regulatory agencies and consumers are looking for cleaner,...
Use Beneficial Insects and Leave Pesticides Behind with guest Shane Young
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis enthusiasts are waking up to the dangers associated with pesticides and both state regulatory agencies and consumers are looking for cleaner,...
Repeatable Results! Cannabis Manufacturing Standards with guest Jahan Marcu
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A key to enjoyable cannabis use is repeatable results. Whether you are a patient seeking relief, or on your way to a party or the beach, knowing...
Repeatable Results! Cannabis Manufacturing Standards with guest Jahan Marcu
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A key to enjoyable cannabis use is repeatable results. Whether you are a patient seeking relief, or on your way to a party or the beach, knowing...
Botrytis and Powdery Mildew in Scientific Detail with guest Kevin McKernan
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Molds threaten every cannabis crop. From small patient grows to large scale commercial growing operations, cannabis growers must remain vigilant to av...
Botrytis and Powdery Mildew in Scientific Detail with guest Kevin McKernan
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Molds threaten every cannabis crop. From small patient grows to large scale commercial growing operations, cannabis growers must remain vigilant to av...
Cannabinoids and Terpenoids in Detail - Part 2 with guest Dr. Ethan Russo
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ethan Russo returns for Part 2 of our epic dive into the essential cannabis cannabinoids and terpenoids. During Shaping Fire episode 11, we went p...
Cannabinoids and Terpenoids in Detail - Part 2 with guest Dr. Ethan Russo
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ethan Russo returns for Part 2 of our epic dive into the essential cannabis cannabinoids and terpenoids. During Shaping Fire episode 11, we went p...
Cannabis Root Ball Medicine with guest Natasha Ryz
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The cannabis root ball is usually discarded in modern cultivation, but that was not always the case. Healers throughout history have used the root bal...
Cannabis Root Ball Medicine with guest Natasha Ryz
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The cannabis root ball is usually discarded in modern cultivation, but that was not always the case. Healers throughout history have used the root bal...
The Convoluted CBD Market with guest Seth Crawford
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The market for CBD is volatile and complex. As demand for Cannabidiol increases, the lack of a functioning nationwide market for CBD results in a mora...
The Convoluted CBD Market with guest Seth Crawford
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The market for CBD is volatile and complex. As demand for Cannabidiol increases, the lack of a functioning nationwide market for CBD results in a mora...
The Keeper Plants: Cannabis Breeding with guest Mean Gene
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breeding cannabis plants takes planning, intuition and loads of patience. While there are many who claim to be breeders nowadays, there are precious f...
The Keeper Plants: Cannabis Breeding with guest Mean Gene
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breeding cannabis plants takes planning, intuition and loads of patience. While there are many who claim to be breeders nowadays, there are precious f...
The Reality of Cannabis Trademarks with guest Neil Juneja
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The cannabis trademark process is confusing because most of what everyone says is based on conjecture and rumor. The fact of the matter is that even t...
The Reality of Cannabis Trademarks with guest Neil Juneja
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The cannabis trademark process is confusing because most of what everyone says is based on conjecture and rumor. The fact of the matter is that even t...
Treating Brain Injury with Cannabis and Mushrooms with guest Dr Ethan Russo
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new way to treat traumatic brain injuries that some neuroscientists believe will help patients recover more fully. Microdosing cannabis to ...
Treating Brain Injury with Cannabis and Mushrooms with guest Dr Ethan Russo
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new way to treat traumatic brain injuries that some neuroscientists believe will help patients recover more fully. Microdosing cannabis to ...
Teaming with Microbes and Fungi for Thriving Cannabis with guest Jeff Lowenfels
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a wave of resistance to the further use of synthetic nutrients and chemical pesticides when growing cannabis. Cannabis producers are now buil...
Teaming with Microbes and Fungi for Thriving Cannabis with guest Jeff Lowenfels
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a wave of resistance to the further use of synthetic nutrients and chemical pesticides when growing cannabis. Cannabis producers are now buil...
The New Wave of Cannabis Consumers with guest Jane West
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing normalization means a new wave of cannabis consumers are discovering the health and happiness benefits of the plant. These newcomers are ge...
The New Wave of Cannabis Consumers with guest Jane West
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing normalization means a new wave of cannabis consumers are discovering the health and happiness benefits of the plant. These newcomers are ge...
A Rather Interesting Chat About CO2 Extraction with guest AC Braddock
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Using carbon dioxide to extract oils from the cannabis plant has become exceptionally popular around the entire world. The technology has come a long ...
A Rather Interesting Chat About CO2 Extraction with guest AC Braddock
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Using carbon dioxide to extract oils from the cannabis plant has become exceptionally popular around the entire world. The technology has come a long ...
Putting Terpenes to Work for You with guest Ben Cassiday
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Terpenes are an essential part of the healing and playful aspects of cannabis. As normalization stretches across the country, more products are being ...
Putting Terpenes to Work for You with guest Ben Cassiday
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Terpenes are an essential part of the healing and playful aspects of cannabis. As normalization stretches across the country, more products are being ...
Evaluating Cannabis Qualities with guest Max Montrose
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows cannabis they like when it is presented to them, but few have the experience to delineate in detail its many attributes. On this week'...
Evaluating Cannabis Qualities with guest Max Montrose
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows cannabis they like when it is presented to them, but few have the experience to delineate in detail its many attributes. On this week'...
Topicals and the Birth of CHABA with guest Ah Warner
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Until now, any health and beauty aid products that contained THC had to be regulated and sold in a medical or recreational cannabis store. With the pa...
Topicals and the Birth of CHABA with guest Ah Warner
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Until now, any health and beauty aid products that contained THC had to be regulated and sold in a medical or recreational cannabis store. With the pa...
Open Source Probiotic Cannabis with guest Alan Adkisson
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Working in cooperation with nature's delicate systems instead of forcing her to do our bidding makes for thriving cannabis plants. Probiotic growing w...
Open Source Probiotic Cannabis with guest Alan Adkisson
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Working in cooperation with nature's delicate systems instead of forcing her to do our bidding makes for thriving cannabis plants. Probiotic growing w...
Synthetic Cannabinoids with guest Greg Gerdeman
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many have heard of the street drug sold at gas stations and party stores under many names like Spice and K2. It is often on local news. They usually c...
Synthetic Cannabinoids with guest Greg Gerdeman
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many have heard of the street drug sold at gas stations and party stores under many names like Spice and K2. It is often on local news. They usually c...