High Rise: Cannabis MSOs, Products & Market Analysis
A laid-back, data-backed discussion on the cannabis market with notable industry leaders.
Episodes
162 episodes
E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles
Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's George Archos and Aaron Miles. We cover their wholesale strategy, a unique approach to loyalty and visions for the future. Listen closely and you might actu...
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Episode 161
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E160 - 4/30 is the new 4/20! What we know about Schedule 3
In this conversation, Cy and Emily discuss the recent announcement by the DEA that they will recommend rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. They explore the potential implications of this decision, including its impact on the capital markets,...
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Episode 160
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E159 - Florida, man! Look out California, Florida is going to be THE market.
Watch out Florida Man, the new headline is going to be about the big numbers that Florida will be putting up in a post adult-use legalized cannabis world. Join Cy Scott (CEO of Headset) and Emily Paxia (Managing Partner of Poseidon) discuss the...
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Episode 159
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E158 - The Commish!
The commish is cracking down in New York, bringing the full might of the OGS to the legal cannabis market. Emily Paxhia and Cy Scott take a laid-back data-backed look at all the latest headlines coming out of New York -- good and bad! ...
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Episode 158
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E157 - What's Ahead for Cannabis in 2024
Okay, so it's been a little while but we are back (by popular demand)! The High-Rise returns with an all-new episode where we discuss what's coming for the show this year, and cover the stories we think we'll be talking a lot about during this ...
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Episode 157
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E156 - ... And that's a wrap on 2023 folks!
We did it everyone, 2023 is done!! Well, for the High-Rise podcast anyway. On this episode, Emily and Cy wrap up the year with a podcast episode discussing the significant growth and trends in the cannabis industry throughout 2023 ...
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Episode 156
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E155 - Ohio cannabis officially legal, but... no sharing (maybe)?
In the latest High-Rise, Cy and Emily discuss the latest updates on cannabis legalization in New York and Ohio. They cover the settlement in New York and the approval of licenses for existing medical operators to transition into the adult-use m...
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Episode 155
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E154 - 2600%! Why we're (cautiously) excited about New York again
New York is (probably) back baby! So, in our latest episode, we dove into New York's cannabis scene – and let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. We kicked things off talking about how New York's retail footprint in cannabis exploded by 2600% -...
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E153 - Green Wednesday (Live!) and New Vapor Pen Insights
Hey all, hope you had a great Thanksgiving!In this episode of the "High-Rise Podcast," co-hosts Cy and Emily delve into the intricacies of Green Wednesday in the cannabis industry as its happening, focusing on emerging trends, market co...
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E152 - Whole Day Units, Ohio Data and Green Wednesday
This episode explores 'whole day units' in Ohio's medical cannabis program and their impact on the market. Hosts Cy and Emily compare Ohio's cannabis regulations with other states, focusing on patient counts, dispensary numbers, and sales. They...
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E151 - O(high)O legalization news and Q3 earnings wrap
Join Emily Paxhia and Cy Scott in the latest episode of High-Rise, where they unpack Ohio's surprising jump into legalizing adult-use cannabis. It's a big deal, not just for Ohioans, but also for the political chessboard. The conve...
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Episode 151
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E150: Cannabis Going Mainstream - Total Wine, Magnolia Bakery & Major Milestones
In this 150th episode of The High Rise podcast, hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia celebrate milestones for the show and Cy's company Headset. Headset recently processed its 50 billionth dollar in cannabis point-of-sale data, equating...
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Episode 150
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E149: From Wheat to Weed: Commerce Clause and Cannabis
Join Emily and Cy as they host Darren Weiss, President of Verano as they discuss the genesis of the historic lawsuit filed against the federal government challenging cannabis prohibition under the Commerce Clause. The lawsuit argues that the fe...
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Episode 149
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E148 - Going for a Doobie: Pre-Rolls Take Off in Canada
In this episode of the podcast, Cy and Emily dive into the latest pre-roll industry report from Headset. They discuss how pre-rolls are exploding in popularity, especially in Canada where they now make up a third of all cannabis sales.
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Episode 148
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E147-Missouri brands, Benzinga to Meadowlands, and September metrics
In this week's episode, Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia dive deep into the shifting dynamics of the cannabis market. They begin with a closer look at Missouri, where the top 5 local cannabis brands are emerging strong, now accounting for almost 30%. ...
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E146 - High-Rise Live at Benzinga Chicago 2023 with Kris Krane
We are live! Or, were live for that matter.Cannabis pioneer Kris Krane joins the High Rise at Benzinga in Chicago to reflect on his 25+ year career. He discusses pivotal moments like legalization in 2012 and his shift from advocac...
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E145 - Tipping Points: Cannabis Movement on Capitol Hill Finally…Maybe
This week, Cy and Emily dive deep into the transformative shifts in the cannabis industry. The much-anticipated SAFE Banking Act is finally approaching a Senate Committee vote, a monumental step in ensuring the industry's legitimacy. But the pr...
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E144 - From Politics, to Crab Cakes, to Pot: Maryland's Evolving Cannabis Narrative
In this episode, Cy and Emily discuss the shifts in Maryland's cannabis scene. They reference a Brookings Institute study which highlights surprising support for cannabis in the state's November '22 election. Interestingly, even traditionally c...
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E143 - Let’s talk about August sales numbers—and not so much about cannabis schedule III news
On this episode of the High Rise Cy and Emily decide not to talk too much about the recent news of the U.S. government’s potential move to reschedule cannabis to a schedule III controlled substance. At this point there’s no need to pontificate ...
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E142 - Green Light or Red Tape? Ohio's Cannabis Vote
In this episode of High Rise, Cy and Emily delve into the unfolding narrative of Ohio's imminent cannabis ballot initiative. The hosts unpack the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol's journey to secure signatures, detailing the suspens...
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E141 - Cannabis Brands and Their Thirst for Beer Ventures
On this episode of the High Rise Cy and Emily paint a vivid picture of how cannabis brands are quenching their thirst for beer ventures specifically, Tilray purchasing eight beverage brands from AB/InBev. The discussion explores the implication...
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E140 - Exploring Leadership, Strategy, and Growth with John Hartmann, CEO of Ascend Wellness
Join Cy and Emily in an insightful conversation with John Hartmann, the new CEO of Ascend Wellness, as they delve into the dynamic world of leadership, strategy, and growth in the cannabis industry.The discussion takes a deep dive into A...
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E139 - Jersey Strong? Social Equity, Curaleaf's Decisions, and Market Dynamics
Join Cy and Emily on The High Rise as they explore the dynamic landscape of New Jersey's cannabis program. In this episode, they begin by delving into the recent amendments made by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, prioritizing cannabis licen...
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E138 - C’mon Feel the Illinoise
In this episode of The High Rise, Cy and Emily provide a comprehensive look at the state of Illinois' cannabis program, exploring recent modifications to 55 new adult-use licenses. Tune in as they discuss the key changes in the licensing proces...
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E137 - It’s time to talk about inflation — THC inflation
In this episode of The High Rise, Cy and Emily dive into the intriguing phenomenon of THC inflation in the cannabis industry. They begin by addressing Organigram's recent earnings call, where CEO Beena Goldenberg highlighted the issue of falsel...
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