The AusCannaPodcast
Episodes
The AusCannaPodcast: Are We Losing the Patient Voice? Medicinal Cannabis at a Turning Point
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a shift happening in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry.As the space grows and becomes more commercial, many are starting to ask the...
The Catch-Up: United In Compassion 2026
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews, with Paul and Christina coming together occasionally to explore what’s ha...
The AusCannaPodcast: Patients Are Watching: A System Under Review - Regulation, Trust, and Cannabis with Helen Kapalos
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christina sits down with Helen Kapalos for a frank conversation about medicinal cannabis, media, and policy in Australia. Helen share...
The AusCannaPodcast: From Patient to Powerhouse: Alex Fraser on Advocacy, Access, and Changing the Conversation
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After months of scheduling across time zones, Christina finally sits down with UK cannabis patient advocate and industry insider Alex Fraser for a wid...
The AusCannaPodcast: 2025 Year in Review
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Year in Review episode brings together the clips you replayed, shared, and messaged me about all year, along with the three most downloaded episo...
The AusCannaPodcast: Flower, Extracts, and Everything In Between with Harry Baird
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Baird joins me for a slow, thoughtful chat about how cannabis fits into real life. We look at the moments that shaped his journey, from early fl...
The AusCannaPodcast: The Christinas: A Cannabis Conversation Across Two Worlds
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Los Angeles creator and edibles expert Christina W. founder of Fruit & Flower Co. for a candid conversation about can...
The Catch-Up: On The Road in Thailand
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Catch-Up, Christina Mc Mullan and Paul O’Donoghue reunite to unpack their recent trip to Thailand. They share insight...
The AusCannaPodcast S4 | E3 : Reach One, Teach One: A Nurse’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Deb Ranson, a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Consultant who has spent her career championing patient-centred car...
The AusCannaPodcast "On the Road": The Alchemy of Extraction: Lessons from Puro’s Alexis Lopez
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast “On the Road”, I sit down with Alexis Lopez, Puro’s Extraction Program Lead, to dive deep into the craft ...
The AusCannaPodcast "On the Road": From Mountains to Market – Inside Puro
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season Four of the AusCannaPodcast kicks off “On the Road” in New Zealand. Earlier this year, I spent a week driving the rugged South Island coast...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E13
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 16 years in the Australian Army, Jason Frost came home with invisible wounds… PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and the crushing weight of polypha...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E12
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens behind the doors of a compounding pharmacy, and why does it matter in the world of cannabis and psychedelic medicine?In this episode, I s...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E11
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a spider bite triggered a cascade of chronic conditions, Sharna Stewart spent eight years bedridden. She endured years of ketamine infusions, br...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E10
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine over a decade in pharma, a chef’s eye for detail, and a patient-first mindset? You get Satinca, Australia’s first...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E9
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Pyrah is the founder of the No More Zombie Veterans campaign—a powerful movement born from lived experience.A former Australian Defence Force ...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E8 On The Road
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you walk straight out of the grow room and hit record?In this special On the Road episode, I visited Medcan Australia in Southeast Q...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E7
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is CBD the missing link in IBS treatment?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Schneider and Rick Palesh — the minds behind SVG and the Genesis...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E6
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by Churchill Fellow Tom Forrest, a sustainable grower, educator, and long-time cannabis advocate, for a wide-ranging chat abou...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E5
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like when a doctor helps rewrite a country’s cannabis laws? Dr. JC Scicluna- Medical & Global Business Development Consultant isn’...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E4
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, the cannabis industry has been stuck in a potency arms race, chasing ever-higher THC percentages as if that’s the only measure of quality...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E3
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Sacha La Forgia, Co-Founder of Golden Days Cultivators, to explore his unique journey from win...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E2
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dane Herbst—better known as Boof—the mastermind behind CannaBudGrow’s premium medicinal cannabis. As Head of Cu...
The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E1
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back for Season 3! Kicking things off with a bang, I’m sitting down with Brian Bain—an industry heavyweight with over 20 years in cannabis a...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E10
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was a year of growth, connection, and unforgettable moments for the AusCannaPodcast! From rapid-fire questions that sparked laughter and deep ins...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E9
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun and fast-paced cross-collaboration episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Andrew Dowling and Mitch Kurz from Phytoca for a lively...
The Catch-Up #10: Booming Sales, The Greens and Donald Trump
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in C...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E8
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Michael Sassano, CEO and Chairman of SOMAI Pharmaceuticals, to explore the cutting-edge innova...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E7
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this "On the Road" episode, I sit down with Adam Carvalho, Production Manager with Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) whose path from the...
The Catch-Up #9: Dispensed, Compounding and Kamala Harris
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina meet monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis i...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E6
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Melanie Wentzel, a healthcare strategist, cannabis professional, and author of the upcoming bo...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E5
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this “On the Road” episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Liz Warburton, a qualified naturopath and seasoned cannabis expert with a we...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E4
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special On The Road episode recorded in Melbourne, I sit down with Adam Isaac Miller, a pioneer in the Australian cannabis industry. With near...
The Catch-Up #8: Ukraine, Slumping Booze Sales and Fiona Patten Returns
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in C...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E3
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 2, Episode 3 of the AusCannaPodcast I sit down with Eric Chan the Chief Operating Officer at Cannabis Warehouse. Born and raised in Melbourn...
The Catch-Up #7: Live at Mull Cafe
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded live at Mull Cafe in St. Kilda on Saturday 24th August. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaRe...
The AusCannaPodcast S2| E2
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 2, Episode 2 of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Jessica Peros, co-owner of The Green Room Hydro, one of the East Coast’s largest hydr...
The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E1
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 2 premiere of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with the incredible Alice Davy. Alice, a neurodivergent single mother of two young boys, n...
The Catch-Up #6: THC Limits, Celebrity Weed and CBG
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description:Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $10 off your purchase.The Catch-Up is a col...
The AusCannaPodcast S1 | E10
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and visionary founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia’s first boutique ...
The Catch-Up Episode 5
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionShop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $4.20 off your purchase.The Catch-Up is a co...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E9
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, I sit down with Alex Mitchell, the inspiring host of the Invisible Iconic Podcast and the innovative Founder of Invisible ...
The Catch-Up Episode 4
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Give & Toke accessories out now at giveandtoke.com.au - Use code ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $4.20 off your purchase. Expires May 31st. Australia on...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E8
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I'm chatting with Genevieve Newton, the Head Grower extraordinaire at Stewart Farms, who is making waves and blazing trails in the ca...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E7
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I chat with Collecting Terps an Australian medicinal cannabis patient and avid flower reviewer. The conversation is raw and real betw...
The Catch-Up Episode 3
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT TO BUDS N BOWLS 2024 - BUY TICKETS AT budsnbowls.com.auThe Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Tok...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E6
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, recorded on International Women’s Day, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Jim Connell, the Chief Medical Officer and Founder o...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E5
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with CitrusQuest, a patient whose recently started working in the Australian medicinal cannabis ind...
The Catch-Up 2
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionThe Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore wha...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E4
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I’m diving into the often-overlooked topic of tolerance breaks. Join me as I take a unique approach, creating a Big Brothe...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E3
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis who is a graduate researcher at La Trobe University with a PhD on cannabis trichome genetics c...
The Catchup
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionThe Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore wha...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1E2
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dan Howard CEO of Tasmanian Botanics talks…* About their process from seed to tub* Genetics (Research and Development) * Canadian Ma...
The AusCannaPodcast | S1 E1
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode…* I answer some of the most common questions I get asked, including why I have a rotation and not a Top 5 and my favourite… Who do...
The AusCannaPodcast
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the pilot episode of the AusCannaPost! In this pilot episode, I talk about: * My cannabis journey* Why I started AusCannaReviews and this podca...