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First Smoke of The DayAuthor: Blackleaf & PackGods
Welcome to First Smoke of the Day The Ultimate Cannabis Industry Podcast!First Smoke of the Day is your go-to podcast for Exclusive insider Access to Cannabis Culture, Cultivation, Entrepreneurship, and more. Tune in for behind-the-scenes interviews with Cultivators, Hashmakers, Breeders, Brand owners, Athletes, Musicians, Smugglers, and the Fearless Hustlers shaping the cannabis industry. Discover Untold stories, expert tips, and valuable lessons from cannabis legends and innovators. From navigating underground movements to uncovering entrepreneurial success stories, we bring you real stories, hard truths, and actionable insights from the people driving cannabis culture forward.Why Subscribe? Hear Stories from Industry Disruptors & Legends Learn From Experts Shaping the Cannabis Space Dive Deep into the Passion, Hustle & CultureSubscribe now and join the First Smoke of the Day community!InstagramYouTubeBlackLeaf IGPackGods IGWebsiteThank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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PHENO HUNT SPECIAL: Zikigai Gardens, Umami, Elusive, Payaso & Philip, Twistin Terps
Monday, 16 March, 2026
This episode is something special.We brought together some of the most respected genetic hunters and breeders in the game to break down one thing: the art of the pheno hunt.At the table we’ve got Raw Genetics, Elusive, the Cannabis Brothers, and OG breeder Umami — all sitting down with Lance to go through jars, smoke through fenos, and talk about what it really takes to find the next legendary strain.We’re talking 100+ years of combined growing experience in one room.This episode dives into:• What a real pheno hunt looks like• How breeders select winning genetics• Why Z / Skittles-style terp profiles changed cannabis breeding• The difference between bag appeal, flavor, and true smokability• Why some strains become legends while others disappear• How breeders chase the next evolution of flavorYou’ll hear stories about legendary strains, lost genetics, breeding strategies, and the constant hunt for something better.This is the kind of conversation that usually happens off camera in grow rooms and breeding labs — and today we captured it.If you’re into cannabis culture, breeding, cultivation, or just want to understand how the best genetics in the world are found… this one’s for you.Roll something up and tap in.Chapters:00:00 Intro – The Pheno Hunt Special02:18 What Is a Pheno Hunt?07:46 Meeting the Breeders at the Table15:12 100+ Years of Growing Experience24:30 How Breeders Select Winning Phenotypes34:05 Smoking Through the Fenos46:22 The Search for the Perfect Z Terp Profile58:40 Bag Appeal vs Real Smokability1:10:55 Why Some Strains Become Legendary1:22:10 The Future of Cannabis Breeding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
