Podcast Episodes

How to Evaluate Quality Cannabis With Certified Ganjier Elizabeth Sage

Episode 55

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Elizabeth Sage who is a certified Ganjier- which is essentially the weed equivalent to a sommelier in the wine world.

In t…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 54

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives deep into groundbreaking cannabis science with world-renowned molecular biologist Dr. Ali Bektaş. Dr. Bektaş has an impressive back…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Suppositories with Nurse Megan Mbengue

Episode 53

On this episode of Bioactive, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Megan Mbengue, RN, MS. Megan is the owner of the cannabis company The Trusted Cannabis Nurse. She formulates custom products for patient sp…

Published on 10 months ago

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

Episode 52

🌱 In this episode of Bioactive, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives into her favorite cannabis research publications from 2024, sharing groundbreaking insights that advanced our understanding of this incredibl…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Smuggling in the 80's: Tales and Tribulations with Ken Behr

Episode 51

In this engaging conversation, Ken Behr shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic child who struggled in school to a successful writer and former drug smuggler. He discusses the challenges he fac…

Published on 11 months ago

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

Host Riley Kirk interviews Sarah Burke, the founder of Women in Media Network and her new producer! 

They explore the intersection of cannabis, science, media, and the evolving perception of cannabis …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Our first New York Cannabis Event in Syracuse, NY #NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shields

Episode 48

Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk: Leaders in Cannabis and Natural Products Research

Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk, co-founders of the nonprofit organization The Network of Applied Pharmac…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Science and Magic of Sungrown Herb

Episode 47

🌱 The Science and Magic of Sungrown Cannabis | Bioactive Podcast 🌱

Join Dr. Riley Kirk and an inspiring panel of experts — Tina Gordon, Lindsay MaHarry, Colleen King, and Christina Wong — as they dive…

Published on 1 year ago

The Expanded Entourage Effect: Curating your experience with your consumption method

Episode 46

How Consumption Methods Affect Cannabis Chemistry | Dr. Riley Kirk | Bioactive Podcast

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk breaks down how cannabis consumption methods—whether smo…

Published on 1 year ago

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

Episode 45

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, we dive deep into a lesser-known but serious condition known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Join host Dr. Riley Kirk and guests Dr. Codi Peterson…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago