Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

Herb Barbot, Esq.

Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (17)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Joint Session is your go-to source for the latest cannabis news shaping the New York market. Hosted by Herb Barbot, Esq., the first Director of Operations at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, this podcast delivers expert insights, breaking developments, and in-depth conversations with the industry’s most influential voices. From policymakers and legislators to business leaders, licensees, and advocates, Joint Session brings you exclusive interviews with those shaping the future of cannabis in New York and beyond. Plus, we keep you informed with key national and international cannabis updates. Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate, or just curious about the evolving landscape, Joint Session delivers factual, insightful, and digestible information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for high-level discussions, straight talk, and expert perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.

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Recent Episodes

S3E9 The Listen and Learn Tour - Closing the Cannabis Trust Gap

Jun 09, 2026 26m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Lyla Hunt, Director of Public Health and Education at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, to discuss the findings from…

S3E8 Inside On The Revel: Where New York Cannabis Happens

May 05, 2026 37m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Lulu Tsui, co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of On the Revel, to explore how community, culture, and connection are shaping New…

S3E7 Breaking the Stigma: Veterans and Cannabis Healing

Apr 28, 2026 42m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot brings together a powerful panel conversation on veterans and cannabis, featuring Dr. Jaclyn Schneider, former VA physician and palliative care…

S3E6 From the Stoop to the Flatiron - Licensee Highlight

Apr 21, 2026 19m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Chris Kuilan, co-founder of Stoops NYC, one of Manhattan’s first licensed social equity cannabis dispensaries, to share his journey…

S3E5 Inside Delaware’s Cannabis Rollout

Apr 20, 2026 34m Bonus

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Joshua Sanderlin, Commissioner of the Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, to unpack how Delaware is building its adult-use…

S3E4 The Other Magazine: Capturing the Moment

Apr 14, 2026 46m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Peter Shafran, founder and publisher of The Other Magazine, and Ranch Guerra, its CEO, to explore the intersection of cannabis, media,…

S3E3 Tune up or Overhaul, What’s Next for NY Cannabis - With Axel Bernabe

Apr 07, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Axel Bernabe, former Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Director at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and one of the key…

S3E2 Seed to Sale Part Deux: Metrc Replaces BioTrack

Mar 31, 2026 51m

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, the leading track-and-trace technology provider for the legal cannabis industry. Michael breaks down how…

S3E1 A Fresh Start for Year 5 – OCM’s New Executive Director

Mar 24, 2026 41m

In this episode of Joint Session, kicking off Season 3, host Herb Barbot is joined by John Kagia, Acting Executive Director of the NYS Office of Cannabis Management. John discusses the evolution of…

S2E26 Empowering Cannabis Operators Through Data Insights

Sep 09, 2025 52m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Rick Bashkoff, CEO of Lit Alerts. They discuss the evolution of the cannabis market in New York, the role of data in empowering cannabis operators,…

S2E25 Lessons from the West Coast: Josh Wilson’s Take on New York’s Cannabis Market

Sep 02, 2025 44m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Joshua Wilson, the General Manager of Culture House NYC. Josh shares his extensive experience in the cannabis industry, discussing his journey from…

S2 BONUS - NECANN Conference, Rochester NY

Aug 29, 2025 7m Bonus

In this conversation, Herb Barbot is joined by Marc Shepard to talk about the upcoming NECANN conference in Rochester, NY. They discuss the evolution of NECANN, a cannabis industry convention that…

S2E24 Licensee Highlight: Silver Therapeutics Dispensaries, a Model for Growth

Aug 26, 2025 38m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Brendan McKee, co-founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics. Brendan discusses the company's journey in the cannabis industry, employee retention…

S2E23 The December Queue

Aug 19, 2025 43m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Beck Hickey and Erin Thurmond. Beck and Erin share a candid look inside New York’s cannabis licensing battle, focusing on the frustrations and…

S2E22 A Pioneering Medical Cannabis Education Program

Aug 12, 2025 33m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Leah Sera, Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, to discuss the groundbreaking Graduate Studies…

S2E21 500 Feet to Failure: New York’s Cannabis Chaos

Aug 05, 2025 1h 11m

In this two-part episode of Joint Session, Herb unpacks one of the most consequential regulatory crises to hit New York’s legal cannabis industry.Part 1: Legal Insight and Legislative FalloutHerb…

S2E20 Exploring the World of Cannabis Cuisine

Jul 29, 2025 39m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Chef Joshua Tepperberg, known as The Mediblist. Joshua discusses his journey into the cannabis culinary space, emphasizing the medicinal benefits…

S2E19 Opted In, but Locked Out: Fighting for Cannabis Access on Long Island

Jul 22, 2025 33m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Gahrey Ovalle and Hugo Rivas from the Long Island Cannabis Coalition. They discuss the evolving landscape of cannabis legislation in New York, with…

S2E18 Playing by the Rules - Why Compliance is the Whole Ballgame

Jul 15, 2025 49m Transcript

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Sheri Tarr JD, the founder and Chief Advisor at 68 Partners. Sheri is a compliance expert in the cannabis industry, who discusses the critical role…

S2E17 Execution is Everything: Lessons from Jaunty’s Rise in New York

Jul 01, 2025 35m

On this episode of Joint Session, Herb is joined by Nicolas Guarino, co-founder of Jaunty. Nicolas shares his journey from Venezuela to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. He…

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