The Cannabis Conversation Podcast
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The Cannabis Conversation is the leading English-speaking podcast exploring the legal cannabis industry from a European perspective.
Founded in 2019 by commercial lawyer Anuj Desai, the show has spent six years bringing together the people shaping this industry - operators, scientists, investors, clinicians, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, for honest, evidence-based conversations that go beyond the headlines.
With 194 episodes, The Cannabis Conversation has become a trusted resource for professionals navigating one of the world's fastest-moving sectors.
In late 2025, Anuj passed the reins to Nikita Cretu & Thomas Gray from Lumino - Europe's leading cannabis recruitment agency, who have taken stewardship of the podcast's next chapter. Powered by the belief that an industry is only as good as the people in it, the show continues its mission: to illuminate the industry by bringing the right voices into the seat.
Guests span the full spectrum, from founders and operators deep inside the cannabis world to leaders from other highley regulated markets like pharma, Tobacco, Alcohol, and beyond who are paying close attention.
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S2E6 From Startup to Global Acquisition: How Sanity Group Was Built to a €250m Valuation🟢 Finn Hänsel
In this episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we sit down with Finn Age Hänsel, Founder and Managing Director of Sanity Group, one of Europe's most influential cannabis companies.Finn shares the…
S2E5 What’s Next for German Cannabis? (The Data Might Surprise You..) 🟢 Alfredo Pascual
We've all been holding on to the edges of our seats to see how the situation in the German cannabis market unfolds. Today, we have the pleasure of having a conversation with Alfredo Pascual, CFA who…
S2E4 How He Went From Lighting to Fixing Global Cannabis Supply Chains 🟢 Timo Bongartz
In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant to make its…
S2E4 How He Went From Lighting to Fixing Global Cannabis Supply Chains 🟢 Timo Bongartz
In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant make an entry…
S2E3 Aufbau einer Cannabis-Marke in Europa, als es noch kein Marketing Playbook gab 🟢 Tobias Bosse
In dieser Episode haben wir das Vergnügen, Tobias Bosse zu begrüssen, mit dem wir erkunden, wie man eine Marke in einer Branche wie Cannabis aufbaut, in der die konventionellen Regeln oft nicht…
S2E2 Top Grower's Tips for Success in Cannabis Cultivation & Debunking Popular Myths 🟢 Dr Nigel Gale
Chatting in-depth with Dr. Nigel Gale about EU-GMP cannabis cultivation best practices, what led to his latest success, debunking some popular cannabis cultivation myths, building happy & high…
S2E1 EP #195 The Cannabis Conversation Returns with BIG News • Anuj Desai, Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, our host, Anuj Desai, speaks with Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu, the co-founders of Lumino, Europe's leading recruitment agency for the legal…
S1E194 EPISODE #194 Examining Medical Cannabis in Practice with Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., Chairperson at IACM
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM).We explore his journey into…
S1E193 EPISODE #193: Investment in the European Cannabis Industry with William Muecke & Daniel Grözinger
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital.We look at the European Cannabis Industry from…
S1E192 EPISODE #192: The first cannabis flower prescription on the NHS with Mike Roberts
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK. We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of…
S1E191 EPISODE #191: Cannabis Regulation in the UK - Update with Robert Jappie, Partner at Fieldfisher
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice.We explore cannabis regulation in the UK,…
S1E190 EPISODE #190: Exploring Cannabis Use Disorder with Will Lawn of King’s College London
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading…
S1E189 EPISODE #189: Patient-Centred Medical Cannabis with Carly Barton, Alex Fray, & Charlie Price
Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients?On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from…
S1E188 EPISODE #188: Cannabis Cowboys: The Juicy Fields Scandal with Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker, Journalists of DW
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series.We discuss…
S1E187 EPISODE #187: How can ESG help cannabis companies? with Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm…
S1E186 EPISODE #186: Cannabis in Switzerland with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia - Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along…
S1E185 EPISODE #185: European Cannabis Industry Update with Nikolaas Faes, Senior Research Analyst of Bryan Garnier
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikolaas Faes, a senior research analyst at Bryan, Garnier & Co - an independent full-service investment bank for European…
S1E184 EPISODE #184: Understanding Cannabis Seeds with Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer.We explore some of the different ways to grow cannabis, focusing on seeds, as…
S1E183 EPISODE #183: Remembering Professor Raphael Mechoulam with Zach Klein, Film Director and Cannabis Researcher
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Zach Klein, documentary maker and producer of "The Scientist," a film about Professor Raphael Mechoulam. We pay tribute to the life…
S1E182 EPISODE #182: Data Driven Decisions in Cannabis with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data - providers of data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers.We explore cannabis consumer…
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The Cannabis Conversation Podcast has published 198 episodes since February 2019, covering topics in Alternative Health, Business.
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