0:00 - 07:38 | Introduction
07:39 - 13:33 | Beverage Distributors & Retailers: Exploring Hemp Industry Opportunities
13:34 - 22:34 | Direct-to-Consumer Models: Crossover Between Marijuana and Hemp Businesses
22:35 - 31:10 | The 4-Pillar Regulatory Approach & Insights on the Farm Bill
31:11 - 35:15 | Taxation and Scheduling: Understanding 280E and Rescheduling

In Episode 5 of MC Talk, host Bret Worley and guests Art Massolo (VP Business Development - Cycling Frog) Chris Fontes (Founder/CEO - High Spirits Beverages) discuss the hemp industry and its intersection with state-regulated marijuana, featuring insights on regulatory & taxation frameworks, business models, and market opportunities.

This episode covers key topics such as booming potential for hemp in the beverage sector, particularly through partnerships with alcohol retailers and distributors. They also explore the opportunities for marijuana brands to leverage their reputations in the hemp space and discuss how descheduling cannabis could significantly diminish the illicit market.

Hemp's future could reshape retail markets, with mainstream consumers like soccer moms helping to destigmatize it by purchasing hemp-infused products like beverages. They stress the "4 Pillar Regulatory Approach," which is crucial to the future of hemp policy and why a unified message across the hemp industry is essential for its long-term success.

If you're interested in hemp business models, regulatory challenges, and market opportunities, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Guests:
Art Massolo - VP Business Development at Cycling Frog

Chris Fontes - Founder/CEO at High Spirits Beverages

Host:

Bret Worley - CEO/Founder of MC Nutraceuticals & MC Global Holdings

Executive Producers:
Ana Valdez
Alex Danell
Raquel Toto

In Episode 4 of "MC Talk with Bret Worley", join Bret and special guests Dr. Sean Norris and Philip Snow as they discuss hemp safety, the process of making delta-8 from raw materials, and the importance of testing for contaminants, specifically focusing on the purity of cannabinoids from hemp.

They break down the complexities of the endocannabinoid system, legal & molecular distinctions between Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, and the extraction & purification processes of cannabinoids. From isolation techniques to the diversity of the hemp plant, they provide insights on monitoring and verifying COAs for consumer safety.

Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the legal landscape of cannabinoids, safety of synthetic compounds, and the significance of sourcing from trusted hemp providers. Buckle up and enjoy the ride on MC Talk with Bret Worley!

00:00 - 07:34: Introductions, raw materials, research, testing, and the Endocannabinoid system

07:35 - 12:47: The differences between delta-8 and delta-9

12:49 - 24:27: How cannabinoids are isolated and purified, production of delta-8

24:28 - 37:19: Testing hemp for residuals, the process involved, and other applications of synthesis

37:20 - 48:19: Hemp cannabinoid compounds, conversions, and the importance of COAs

Guests:

Dr. Sean Norris, MC Nutraceuticals Director of Chemistry

Philip Snow (General Counsel - MC Nutraceuticals, Director of Legislative Affairs - American Healthy Alternatives Association)

Host:

Bret Worley - CEO/Founder of MC Nutraceuticals & MC Global Holdings

Executive Producers:
Ana Valdez
Alex Danell
Raquel Toto

In Episode 3 of MC Talk, Bret is joined by special guests Benjamin Larson (Vertosa) & Erik Knutson (Keef Brands) to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges in the beverage category of the cannabis industry. Together, they explain the unique opportunities and challenges in this booming category, including how beverages can help break down stigma and drive conversations about cannabis.

The episode explores the differences between marijuana and hemp beverages, and whether the hemp sector could play a role in driving towards full legalization. With the beverage category rapidly expanding, there's potential for even more growth with established distribution channels and regulatory frameworks in place.

However, there are obstacles to overcome, from complex state regulations to localized production challenges and serving size restrictions. Tune in to learn more about the future of hemp beverages and their potential impact on the industry!

Guests:

Benjamin Larson - CEO of Vertosa, Founding board member of the Cannabis Beverage Association, Board Member for the National Cannabis Industry Association

Erik Knutson - Executive Chairman/Co-founder of Keef Brands, Founding Board Member - American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp

Host:

Bret Worley - CEO/Founder of MC Nutraceuticals & MC Global Holdings

Executive Producers:
Ana Valdez
Alex Danell
Raquel Toto