Episode 188: From Leafly to High Times: David Downs on Cannabis, Terps & the Future of Weed

This week, JP sits down with David Downs, award-winning cannabis journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in the industry. With bylines at Leafly, High Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone, WIRED, and many more, David has spent years documenting the evolution of cannabis culture, legalization, and genetics.   After decades of covering the plant, David has built what feels like an encyclopedia of cannabis knowledge. From legendary breeders and iconic strains to terpene profiles and the true origins of today’s most sought-after genetics, this conversation is packed with insights for growers, smokers, and cannabis enthusiasts alike. 💨 In this episode, we get into: David’s journey from Leafly and High Times to becoming one of cannabis’ most respected journalists The evolution of cannabis media and legalization Why THC percentages don’t tell the whole story The importance of terpenes and what consumers should really be paying attention to Mushroom potency testing and the groundbreaking work being done by mushroom communities in Oakland Legendary breeders, genetics, and the stories behind today’s most popular strains Why preserving cannabis history matters 🧠 When two cannabis journalists sit down together, the conversation goes deep. This episode is full of stories, laughs, history, and real education from someone who’s helped document the modern cannabis movement from the very beginning. ⸻ Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with David Downs! ✌🏼❤️🍕 JP ⸻ 🔥 Big up my sponsors! @grovebags @buckmountaincannabis @cadre.verde @bambinas.sac @millspaysthebillsamsterdam @flowermillusa @dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at http://www.grovebags.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount: https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZA Promo Code: GOODPIZZZA ⸻ 💨 Dr Dabber Discount http://www.drdabber.com PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 ⸻ 🍕 GRAB SOME SWAG http://www.goodpizzza.com #GoodPizzZaPodcast #DavidDowns #Leafly #HighTimes #CannabisPodcast #CannabisCulture #Terpenes #CannabisGenetics #THC #Mushrooms #CannabisJournalism #WeedCulture #CannabisEducation #CannabisHistory #NJNYC