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First Smoke of The Day

First Smoke of The Day

By: Blackleaf & PackGods
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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.


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• Hear Stories from Industry Disruptors & Legends

• Learn From Experts Shaping the Cannabis Space

• Dive Deep into the Passion, Hustle & Culture


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Episodes
  • G-PUTT: Hidden Network Powering Brands, Fashion & Music & Art
    Mar 30 2026

    This one’s different.


    Episode 200 and we had to bring in someone who’s been moving behind the scenes long before most people were paying attention.


    G PUT isn’t just part of the culture, he’s helped build it.


    From streetwear to cannabis, music, branding, and real business moves, this episode breaks down what most people never see:


    • The real power of teams

    • How brands actually get built

    • Why relationships hype

    • And how to turn passion into something that pays


    This isn’t surface-level talk.


    This is about longevity, legacy, and knowing your lane, then mastering it.


    If you’re building something, trying to break in, or figuring out your next move…


    This episode is for you. Tap in. Roll up. Episode 200. 💨


    Chapters:

    00:00 – Episode 200 Intro + G PUT Introduction

    02:15 – From Streetwear to Cannabis: The Real Origin Story

    08:40 – Working with Major Brands & Building Behind the Scenes

    15:20 – Music, Culture & Cannabis Colliding

    24:10 – How to Build a Brand That Lasts

    34:30 – The Power of Teamwork & Finding the Right People

    45:50 – Monetizing Your Passion (Real Talk)

    56:20 – Final Advice: Purpose, Timing & Staying Real


    #fsotd #firstsmokeoftheday #cannabisculture #cultivation #GPUTT #streetwear

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Robertson Glass: How Smoking Devices Became a Luxury Industry
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with Robertson Glass, one of the most respected glass artists in the cannabis industry.


    From building high-end custom glass pieces to navigating the evolution of glass rigs, tips, and smoking culture — Robertson shares his full journey. We get into how the glass industry grew alongside cannabis, what makes certain pieces worth thousands, and how innovation like glass tips is changing the game.


    He also breaks down the business side of glass blowing, global demand, collaborations, and the reality of selling luxury functional art in today’s market.


    This episode dives deep into:

    • The connection between cannabis culture and glass
    • The rise of high-end glass pieces and collectors
    • How glass artists develop their style and brand
    • The future of glass tips, rigs, and smoking accessories
    • Real stories from the early days of the industry


    If you’re into cannabis culture, glass art, or the business behind it — this one is packed with insight.


    Tap in and see how the glass world really moves.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction & Glass Culture Origins

    03:45 First Glass Pieces & Early Cannabis Influence

    10:20 How the Glass Industry Evolved

    18:10 High-End Glass & Pricing Explained

    27:30 Glass Tips & New Innovations

    36:40 Business, Collabs & Global Market

    47:50 The Future of Glass & Closing Thoughts

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • PHENO HUNT SPECIAL: Zikigai Gardens, Umami, Elusive, Payaso & Philip, Twistin Terps
    Mar 16 2026

    This episode is something special.


    We brought together some of the most respected genetic hunters and breeders in the game to break down one thing: the art of the pheno hunt.


    At the table we’ve got Raw Genetics, Elusive, the Cannabis Brothers, and OG breeder Umami — all sitting down with Lance to go through jars, smoke through fenos, and talk about what it really takes to find the next legendary strain.


    We’re talking 100+ years of combined growing experience in one room.


    This episode dives into:


    • What a real pheno hunt looks like

    • How breeders select winning genetics

    • Why Z / Skittles-style terp profiles changed cannabis breeding

    • The difference between bag appeal, flavor, and true smokability

    • Why some strains become legends while others disappear

    • How breeders chase the next evolution of flavor


    You’ll hear stories about legendary strains, lost genetics, breeding strategies, and the constant hunt for something better.


    This is the kind of conversation that usually happens off camera in grow rooms and breeding labs — and today we captured it.


    If you’re into cannabis culture, breeding, cultivation, or just want to understand how the best genetics in the world are found… this one’s for you.


    Roll something up and tap in.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro – The Pheno Hunt Special

    02:18 What Is a Pheno Hunt?

    07:46 Meeting the Breeders at the Table

    15:12 100+ Years of Growing Experience

    24:30 How Breeders Select Winning Phenotypes

    34:05 Smoking Through the Fenos

    46:22 The Search for the Perfect Z Terp Profile

    58:40 Bag Appeal vs Real Smokability

    1:10:55 Why Some Strains Become Legendary

    1:22:10 The Future of Cannabis Breeding

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
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