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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM ESTAuthor: Jessie Ott
I'm a 20 year veteran in the wine and spirits industry who loves innovation. I'm interviewing those who are creating it from agriculture to glass. We will deep dive into their journey and provide insights to help yours. We will discuss their major industry pain points and outlook for the future. If my guest has an item to drink or eat we will try it throughout the podcast. Come on the journey with us!Now On YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Guest Pete Olander - THC Drinks Explained 🍒 Hemp vs CBD vs Delta-9 | Inside the $1B Cannabis Beverage Boom 🚀
Episode 5
Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Send a textThis week 📢I talk🎙️with Pete Olander Founder at Drink Happie, and we discuss the differences in Delta 8-10, the timing of why Cannibis was changed from Sechedule 1 to 3 Classification by Trump so research can be done and the odd timing of the FM 4121 Banning Cannibis in various formats in the goverment opening last November! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁THC drinks, CBD vs Delta-9, hemp regulation, functional mushroom beverages & cannabis laws explained 🍄🍒 Inside the $1B hemp beverage boom! Watch Here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbPK6S-S7II🔥 Engaging SummaryIn this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott sits down with Pete Olander, founder of Drink Happy, to break down the fast-growing world of THC beverages, CBD drinks, hemp regulation, and functional mushroom wellness.From Delta-9 vs Delta-8 confusion to Schedule 3 cannabis shifts and the future of hemp drinks in grocery and liquor stores — this is the real talk the beverage industry needs. 🍹🌿They also taste test THC microdose drinks and mushroom-infused beverages (Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi) and discuss why low-dose THC could disrupt alcohol.🚀 Key Takeaways✅ Delta-9 is naturally occurring — Delta-8 & Delta-10 are synthetic✅ THC beverages are tested multiple times before reaching consumers✅ Hemp drinks are a billion-dollar category in 2025✅ Functional mushrooms are exploding in wellness retail✅ Schedule 3 cannabis could unlock more medical research✅ Beverage regulation may follow the alcohol model✅ Microdose THC = controlled experience vs dispensary high-dose products✅ AI & real-time sales data are helping emerging beverage brands scaleThis episode blends entrepreneurship, wellness, beverage innovation, and policy insight into one powerful conversation.We cover:• Hemp beverage compliance & testing standards• Cannabis beverage distribution models• Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane & Reishi• Real-time Amazon beverage sales data• The billion-dollar hemp drink marketIf you’re in food & beverage, CPG, wellness, cannabis retail, or alcohol distribution — this conversation is essential. 🚀NOW ON YOUTUBE!!! Thank you for Listening! Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Host Jessie Ott's Profile on LinkedIn
