First Smoke of The Day

Updated: 10 Nov 2025 • 201 episodes
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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 & Culture Subscribe now and join the First Smoke of the Day community! Instagram YouTube BlackLeaf IG PackGods IG Website Thank 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.

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The Man Behind Cannabis Tissue Culture Labs 🌱 In this episode, we sit down with Mike Hydro, one of the most respected names in cannabis tissue culture and genetics preservation. From setting up Jungle Boys’ first tissue culture lab to working with top cultivators and breeders across the country, Mike breaks down how t

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Michigan is making noise and the whole cannabis industry is starting to feel it. 🌬️ In this First Smoke of the Day exclusive, we hit the road for Zalympix Michigan, where top brands, hashmakers, and growers prove that real quality, community, and craftsmanship still matter. From budget rosin grinds to next-level solve

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In this episode, we sit down with Northcoast, a true hustler and legacy operator from Flint, Michigan. From caregiver roots and gritty beginnings to building one of the most respected names in Michigan’s cannabis industry, this conversation is about grit, growth, and game-changing moves. He shares his journey from earl

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From flipping bootlegs in his bedroom to building a $30M streetwear empire, Michael Cherman has rewritten the blueprint for modern creativity. In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, the founder of Chinatown Market and Market Studios shares his raw journey — from early days at GoodWood NYC and collabs with Chase Inf

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It’s time to get familiar with a new brand run by two of the most decorated OGs in the game, one of whom is responsible for the creation of Bubba Kush and the genetics behind Dr. Greenthumb’s empire, while the other is responsible for building multiple grow tech empires, dipping his fingers into every aspect of the ind

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What happens when you bring together four of the most prominent breeders from both Northern and Southern California? Today’s episode is a special inside look into the genetics that have set major trends, the importance of preservation, how to put your work into tissue culture, and so much more. Blackleaf is joined in t

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