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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke.Riley is also the co-founder o...

Episodes (94)

Cannabis and Driving with Dr. Denise Valenti

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Sep 4, 20261:03:15completed

The Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Rick Pescatore

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Aug 25, 202652:53pending

What went down at the Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing with Max Jackson

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Aug 7, 20261:04:05pending

Should THC Be a Range Instead of One Number? with guest Ben Cleary

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Jul 30, 20261:03:18pending

Stop the Seed Ban! with Jim Riddle

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Jul 10, 202651:00pending

A Deep Dive into Tissue Culture with Nathan Johnson

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Jun 27, 20261:00:26pending

Two Cannabis Scientists get Nerdy: Genetics & Plant Chemistry

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Jun 13, 20261:34:02pending

Unlocking Soil Secrets (& Science) with Brandon Rust

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May 29, 20261:21:10pending

Cannabis Industry Insights: Mycotoxins, Testing, and Biohacking with Kyle Boyar

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May 16, 20261:11:17pending

A Budtender’s Guide to Cannabis with Tessa Dattillo

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May 2, 202658:14pending

Researching and Growing Cannabis with Dr. Emily Gogol

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Apr 17, 20261:22:29pending

New Research on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) with Dr. Codi Peterson an...

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Apr 4, 202655:22failed

Cannabis and Traumatic Brain Injuries with guest Nikki Lawley

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Mar 20, 202659:46failed

Beyond Caffeine: The Hidden Chemistry of Coffee with Dr. Steven Helschien (Dr. C...

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Mar 6, 20261:10:33failed

How Fast-Acting Products Actually Work with Harold Han, PhD

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Feb 20, 202657:45pending

Schedule 3, Hemp Bans, and Cannabis Law with Thomas Howard

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Feb 6, 20261:04:58pending

The Untapped World of Acidic Cannabinoids with Dr. Bid

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Jan 23, 20261:12:18pending

Cannabis Question and Answer Sesh!

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Dec 12, 202553:45pending

Indoor Grow Tips, Mastering the Dry and Cure and Community Q&A with Jordan River...

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Nov 28, 20251:23:19pending

THC Infused Beverages: New Data from MoreBetter

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Nov 14, 20251:26:30pending

Going To College to Become a Cannabis Scientist with Guest Alex Eckman

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Oct 31, 20251:01:49pending

My Birth/ Postpartum Journey (So Far)

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Oct 17, 202548:24pending

Flavonoids in Cannabis: Introducing Cannflavins

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Oct 3, 202550:46pending

Cannabis and Geriatric Care with Dr. Janice Makela, MD PART TWO: Sleep & Mental...

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Sep 19, 202550:42pending

Cannabis and Geriatric Care with Dr. Janice Makela

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Sep 5, 202553:27pending

Dry Herb Vaping with Jürgen Bickel | STORZ & BICKEL + Volcano & Mighty Giveaway

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Aug 22, 20251:11:45pending

Devin Melnyk: From Grower to Cannabis Tech Start Up

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Aug 8, 202548:00pending

Cannabis is Personalized Medicine with Lauren Avenius at Mary Jane Berlin

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Jul 25, 202546:57pending

How Animals Medicate with Dr. Jaap De Roode

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Jul 11, 202558:39pending

#NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shields: Exploring Cannabis Science and Community

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Jun 27, 20251:40:43pending

Cannabis, Pregnancy, Fertility and Breastfeeding: A neuropharmacologist’s perspe...

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Jun 13, 20251:24:37pending

What Happens When A Stoner Scientist Gets Pregnant... My Journey So Far

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May 30, 202554:09pending

The Amazing Coevolution of Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Plants with Dr. Anur...

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May 16, 202559:07pending

Figuring out how THC works in the brain with Dr. Allyn Howlett

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May 2, 20251:03:21pending

The Science Behind how CBD Works in the Brain with guest Dr. Josh Kaplan

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Apr 18, 20251:09:21pending

The Science of the Dry and Cure Process with David Sandelman from Cannatrol

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Apr 4, 202559:29pending

Homegrow Made Easy with Jordan River from Growcast

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Mar 21, 20251:11:50pending

Choosing the Right Cannabis Seeds with Dan Nelson from Happy Valley Genetics

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Mar 7, 202557:29pending

Cannabis Medical Cards with Dr. June Chin from Leafwell

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Feb 21, 202558:33pending

How to Evaluate Quality Cannabis With Certified Ganjier Elizabeth Sage

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Feb 7, 20251:02:23pending

Unlocking the Secrets of Hop Latent Viroid in Cannabis: Dr. Ali Bektaş

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Jan 24, 20251:05:04pending

Cannabis Suppositories with Nurse Megan Mbengue

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Jan 10, 202550:50pending

Top Cannabis Research From 2024 & What's New for Bioactive in 2025!

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Dec 27, 202426:21pending

Smuggling Cannabis: Tales and Tribulations with Ken Behr

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Dec 13, 20241:12:41pending

Lit and Legit: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women in Media and Cannabis Use

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Nov 29, 202454:24pending

FIRST New York Cannabis Event & Research Updates #NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shield...

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Nov 15, 20241:12:09pending

The Science and Magic of Sungrown Cannabis

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Nov 1, 20241:53:09pending

The Expanded Entourage Effect: Curating your cannabis experience with your consu...

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Oct 18, 202437:47pending

Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) with Dr. Codi Peterson, & M...

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Oct 4, 20241:07:32pending

How to avoid moldy weed with Jini Glaros, MS

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Sep 20, 20241:07:40pending