In this episode of Unrolled, we sit down to talk about hand-rolled pre-rolls — what actually goes into them, why they matter, and why quality isn’t as simple as most people think.

We get into the difference between hand-rolled and machine-rolled pre-rolls, consistency, airflow, materials, and how much care and experience really factor into the final product. The conversation also touches on education, expectations at the counter, and how craftsmanship can easily get lost when everything turns into volume and speed.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at a part of cannabis most people take for granted — and why the details still matter.

Unrolled is a podcast about cannabis culture, process, and the people behind it.

In this episode of Unrolled, we sit down with Miles from Green Lightning to talk about dabs, education, and what’s quietly changed in cannabis retail over the years.

We get into the early days of dabbing and learning by experimentation, how dab tech and devices evolved, and why education used to be such a big part of the experience. From there, the conversation shifts to modern dispensaries — the pressure to move fast, the role of the budtender, and how speed can sometimes come at the expense of trust and community.

This episode is less about products and more about people: how cannabis culture was built, what still works, and what risks getting lost when everything becomes transactional.

Unrolled is a podcast about cannabis culture, science, and the people shaping what comes next.

Cannabis gets talked about like it’s one thing — one effect, one goal, one answer.

It isn’t.

In this episode of Unrolled, we dive in with Riley Cote to dig into why so many people have confusing, inconsistent, or flat-out bad experiences with cannabis — and how most of that comes from treating a complex plant like a simple switch.

We talk about context, conditions, intention, and why cannabis responds differently depending on the person, the format, the dose, and the moment. From distillate vs full-spectrum, to edibles, beverages, THC, CBD, and everything in between, this conversation is about nuance — not hype.

This isn’t about telling people how to consume. It’s about asking better questions and understanding what cannabis is actually doing instead of forcing it to be one thing for everyone.

Unrolled explores the stories, science, and culture of cannabis — without shortcuts, buzzwords, or pretending there’s a single right answer.

The hemp loophole opened the door for Delta-8, synthetics, and gas-station cannabinoids- and the ripple effects reshaped how people see cannabis, how regulators respond to it, and what “legal weed” even means anymore. But that’s only the starting point.

In Unrolled #1, Dave and Dave sit down with former NHL enforcer and cannabis advocate Riley Cote to unpack how unregulated hemp products, youth access, misbranding, and commercial shortcuts have distorted the culture and damaged trust in the legal cannabis industry. Riley also gets into the difference between true plant-based wellness and the “quick hit” mentality that’s taken over parts of the market.

This episode is about more than just hemp vs cannabis- it’s about how we got here, how the industry lost control of the narrative, and what it will take to rebuild clarity, responsibility, and a healthier relationship with the plant.

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🎙️ UNROLLED
Unrolling the stories, science, and culture of cannabis.
Guest: Riley Cote
Produced at Frosted Nug Productions

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