Give and Toke: Cannabis Conversations

Give and Toke: Cannabis Conversations

Paul O'Donoghue

Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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66%
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About This Podcast

Give & Toke is a podcast about cannabis, told through the people living and building it. Hosted by Paul O’Donoghue, each episode features conversations with patients, doctors, advocates and operators, exploring access, regulation, culture and the realities of the industry. Grounded, curious and at times uncomfortable, the show aims to move beyond headlines and into what actually matters.

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Helping or Hurting? Pineapple Express

May 31, 2026 50m

A rare strain. A murder. A stoned process server and his dealer somehow becoming action heroes.Episode 4 of Helping or Hurting? revisits Pineapple Express, the 2008 cult classic that pushed cannabis…

Helping or Hurting? Half Baked

May 17, 2026 40m

By 1998, cannabis films had changed completely. The fear and hysteria of Reefer Madness was gone. The quiet realism of Dazed and Confused had passed. In its place came Half Baked.Helping or Hurting?…

Helping or Hurting? Dazed and Confused

May 03, 2026 38m

In 1936, cannabis was portrayed as a menace to society. By 1993, it was simply part of the furniture.Episode Two of Helping or Hurting? revisits Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s cult classic…

Helping or Hurting? Reefer Madness

Apr 19, 2026 34m

In 1936, a low-budget propaganda film set out to warn the public about the dangers of cannabis. Instead, it became one of the most infamous examples of moral panic ever committed to screen.In this…

S6E10 Pharmacy, Partnership & Progress w/ Jen and Nick Ravenswood (Rays Wellness)

Apr 05, 2026 1h 4m

Pharmacists don’t usually sit at the centre of conversations about plant medicine, but maybe they should.Jen and Nick Ravenswood are a husband-and-wife team with deep roots in community pharmacy, and…

S6E9 Plant Powered Pain Relief w/ Tanner Stewart (Stewart Farms)

Mar 15, 2026 50m

Tanner Stewart is focused on one of the most challenging and consequential areas in health: how we understand and manage pain. Through Stewart Farms, he’s working to develop plant-powered…

The Catch-Up: United In Compassion 2026

Mar 11, 2026 31m

Get $10 off accessories with the code ‘CATCHUP’ at giveandtoke.com.auThe Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews with Paul and Christina coming together occasionally to…

S6E11 Craft Without Compromise w/ Justin Lee (Ay Papi)

Mar 01, 2026 51m

Justin Lee is the founder of Ay Papi, a California-based craft cannabis company focused on solventless, single-origin products made in collaboration with regenerative legacy cultivators.Before…

S6E7 Culture, Standards and What Comes Next w/ Julian Stefanou (West Coast Palms)

Feb 15, 2026 39m

Julian Stefanou is the founding partner of West Coast Palms, an Australian medicinal cannabis producer and importer that sits at the intersection of cannabis culture and clinical medicine.With a…

S6E6 Still Fighting For Reform w/ Rachel Payne (Legalise Cannabis Victoria)

Jan 25, 2026 58m

Rachel Payne returns to Give & Toke for a candid and wide-ranging review of cannabis policy in 2025.Rachel reflects on the year’s most significant developments, including Victoria’s long-awaited…

S6E5 What 2025 Taught Us About Global Cannabis w/ Michael Sassano (SOMAÍ)

Dec 28, 2025 41m

In this episode, Paul is joined by the Interim CEO and Founder of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, Michael Sassano - a man with a track record for global market predictions. Together they look back at 2025,…

S6E4 When Fear Replaces Progress w/ Mimi Sener (Alma)

Dec 14, 2025 1h 35m

Mimi Sener is one of the most respected and quietly influential leaders in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry.Mimi’s journey into cannabis was shaped by lived experience, supporting a partner…

The Catch-Up: Thailand 2025

Nov 12, 2025 32m

In this special episode of The Catch-Up, Christina and Paul reunite to unpack their recent trip to Thailand. They share insights from their visits to Iridescent Med and the facility cultivating…

S6E3 From BC Bud to Aussie Craft w/ Angus Murray (Golden Days Cultivators)

Oct 19, 2025 57m

This week on Give & Toke, Paul is joined by Angus Murray - a cultivator who’s taken lessons from Vancouver to Victoria and everywhere in between. From his time growing in Canada’s legendary BC…

S6E2 Building Trust in Modern Healthcare w/ Dr Bryce Joynson GP

Oct 05, 2025 58m

Dr Bryce Joynson is a neuro-affirming Specialist GP based on the Gold Coast, with a practice that blends clinical rigour and holistic care. Known for his work across ADHD, autism, hyper-mobility…

S6E1 Connecting Australia's Cannabis Community w/ Jessica Peros (The Green Room HQ)

Sep 21, 2025 49m

With over a decade of experience spanning both the legacy market and the medical industry, Jessica Peros brings a rare dual perspective to Australia’s evolving cannabis space.In this episode of Give…

S5E10 Behind the Dispensary Counter w/ Jessica-Li Verschoor (Plant Pharm, Green St Dispensary)

Aug 10, 2025 50m

From community pharmacy to cannabis advocacy, Jessica-Li Verschoor is redefining frontline care in the medicinal cannabis space.In this episode of Give & Toke, Paul speaks with the 2025 Cannabiz…

S5E9 Weed, Love and Understanding: Relationships, Growth and Compassion w/ Ruth & Paul

Jul 20, 2025 48m

We're Ruth and Paul - the husband and wife duo behind Give & Toke. Join us as we sit down for a candid conversation about cannabis, relationships, and the power of shared purpose.While Paul’s…

S5E8 Cannabis Queens and Healthcare Dreams w/ Melanie Wentzel

Jul 06, 2025 1h 27m

In this powerful episode of Give & Toke, we’re joined by healthcare strategist, author, and global cannabis advocate Melanie Wentzel.From working with governments and peak bodies to rewriting the…

S5E7 Not Just Another Joint Venture w/ Bashar Al-Humrany and Joel Green (Exotican)

Jun 22, 2025 53m

In this episode, we're joined by two industry trailblazers who’ve gone from the frontlines of patient care to the frontlines of cannabis supply. Bashar Al-Humrany (a pharmacist) and Joel Green (a…

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Give and Toke: Cannabis Conversations has published 88 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Alternative Health, Health & Fitness.

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Give and Toke: Cannabis Conversations is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.

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