# International Markets Episodes of The Dime Podcast covering International Markets: cannabis business conversations with founders, executives and investors. 32 episodes. - Canonical: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/international-markets - Topic index for agents: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/international-markets/llms.txt - All topics: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics ## Analysis on International Markets First Principles essays by Bryan Fields. Human written. - [The Best Asset Is the One That Survives Being Wrong](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-best-asset-is-the-one-that-survives-being-wrong) (October 14, 2026): Reform does not help every cannabis operator equally. Jay Rosenthal on why the best asset is the one that still has value when your forecast is wrong. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-best-asset-is-the-one-that-survives-being-wrong.md - [Curaleaf x Aurora: Why EU-GMP Is the Hidden Asset in the Deal](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/curaleaf-aurora-why-eu-gmp-is-the-hidden-asset-in-the-deal) (September 22, 2026): Curaleaf's pursuit of Aurora isn't really about cannabis. It's about 50+ tons of EU-GMP supply and the two years it takes to build it from scratch. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/curaleaf-aurora-why-eu-gmp-is-the-hidden-asset-in-the-deal.md - [Cannabis Is a Commodity. Here's Where the Margin Lives](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/cannabis-is-a-commodity-heres-where-the-margin-lives) (December 16, 2025): Cannabis supply chains will commoditize. Margins won't disappear — they move into manufacturing efficiency and distribution discipline. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/cannabis-is-a-commodity-heres-where-the-margin-lives.md - [The Quiet Entry: What Tobacco & Alcohol Already Know About Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-quiet-entry-what-tobacco-and-alcohol-already-know-about-cannabis) (November 20, 2025): Tobacco and alcohol are quietly building cannabis IP, infrastructure and data. It's not if they enter — it's when the rest of us notice. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-quiet-entry-what-tobacco-and-alcohol-already-know-about-cannabis.md ## Episodes - [Who Benefits From Federal Cannabis Limbo? ft. Jay Rosenthal](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/who-benefits-from-federal-cannabis-limbo-ft-jay-rosenthal) — Jay Rosenthal: Jay Rosenthal, co-founder of the cannabis industry newsletter Cultivated, joins Bryan Fields to unpack why federal cannabis reform may actually benefit the biggest MSOs more than it threatens them,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/who-benefits-from-federal-cannabis-limbo-ft-jay-rosenthal.md - [Europe Is Not a Rescue Plan ft. Jamie Pearson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/europe-is-not-a-rescue-plan-ft-jamie-pearson) — Jamie Pearson: This episode features international cannabis strategist Jamie Pearson breaking down why Europe is a medical, pharmaceutical-grade market rather than a quick escape hatch for struggling US operators,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/europe-is-not-a-rescue-plan-ft-jamie-pearson.md - [Germany Is the Engine: What BAT Knows That Cannabis Doesn't ft. James Yamanaka](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germany-is-the-engine-what-bat-knows-that-cannabis-doesnt-ft-james-yamanaka) — James Yamanaka: In this episode, Organigram CEO James Yamanaka discusses his path from British American Tobacco to leading one of Canada's largest cannabis companies, explaining how BAT's long-term, disciplined… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germany-is-the-engine-what-bat-knows-that-cannabis-doesnt-ft-james-yamanaka.md - [Ed Rosenthal and Greg Baughman: You're Still Growing Cannabis Wrong](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/ed-rosenthal-and-greg-baughman-youre-still-growing-cannabis-wrong) — Ed Rosenthal & Greg Baughman: This episode features Ed Rosenthal, the legendary cannabis cultivation author, and Greg Baughman of CryoCure, discussing why cannabis post-harvest processes — drying, curing, storage, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/ed-rosenthal-and-greg-baughman-youre-still-growing-cannabis-wrong.md - [Premium vs Scale in Cannabis: Inside Rubicon’s Strategy ft. Margaret Brodie](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/premium-vs-scale-in-cannabis-inside-rubicons-strategy-ft-margaret-brodie) — Margaret Brodie: In this episode, Margaret Brodie of Rubicon Organics explains why the company bet on premium quality and a house-of-brands strategy instead of chasing scale and price competition in the Canadian… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/premium-vs-scale-in-cannabis-inside-rubicons-strategy-ft-margaret-brodie.md - [JB (Cheech & Chong CEO): Building a National Cannabis Brand Through Trial, Error & Partnership](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/jb-cheech-chong-ceo-building-a-national-cannabis-brand-through-trial-error-partnership) — Guest: In this episode, JB, CEO of Cheech & Chong, breaks down how the iconic 50-year-old brand built a national cannabis and hemp beverage business through partnership, reverse IP licensing, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/jb-cheech-chong-ceo-building-a-national-cannabis-brand-through-trial-error-partnership.md - [Schedule III Changes Everything — This Is Just the Beginning](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/schedule-iii-changes-everything-this-is-just-the-beginning) — Guest: This emergency episode of The Dime breaks down the same-day executive order moving cannabis toward Schedule III, featuring cannabinoid manufacturing experts Zach Edge and Matthew Moore of RHO… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/schedule-iii-changes-everything-this-is-just-the-beginning.md - [Inside SNDL’s Hidden Scale: Global Reach & Supply Chain Powerhouse ft. Tyler Robson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-sndls-hidden-scale-global-reach-supply-chain-powerhouse-ft-tyler-robson) — Tyler Robson: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Tyler Robson, President of SNDL (Sundial), to unpack the scale and strategy behind one of Canada's largest and most… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-sndls-hidden-scale-global-reach-supply-chain-powerhouse-ft-tyler-robson.md - [What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-tobacco-and-alcohol-taught-me-about-cannabis-ft-nick-kenny) — Nick Kenny: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with global strategic advisor Nick Kenny, a former tobacco industry marketing executive turned cannabis consultant, to… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-tobacco-and-alcohol-taught-me-about-cannabis-ft-nick-kenny.md - [Sensory Science Unlocked, Beyond THC, Inside True Terpenes ft. Dan Cook](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/sensory-science-unlocked-beyond-thc-inside-true-terpenes-ft-dan-cook) — Dan Cook: This episode of The Dime features Dan Cook, CEO of True Terpenes, discussing why THC percentage is a flawed proxy for cannabis quality and how sensory science — the full spectrum of terpenes, esters,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/sensory-science-unlocked-beyond-thc-inside-true-terpenes-ft-dan-cook.md - [Keep Your Eye on Ohio: Why California’s Failures Are Michigan’s Success, and the Global Cannabis Landscape ft. Hirsh Jain](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/keep-your-eye-on-ohio-why-californias-failures-are-michigans-success-and-the-global-cannabis-landscape-ft-hirsh-jain) — Hirsh Jain: Returning guest Hirsh Jain joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to dissect why California's cannabis market keeps shrinking — high taxes, city opt-outs, and a broken testing regime — while Michigan,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/keep-your-eye-on-ohio-why-californias-failures-are-michigans-success-and-the-global-cannabis-landscape-ft-hirsh-jain.md - [Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT, M&A Strategy, and the Cannabis Long Game](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/organigrams-competitive-edge-paolo-de-luca-on-bat-ma-strategy-and-the-cannabis-long-game) — Paolo De Luca: Paolo De Luca, Chief Strategy Officer of Organigram, joins The Dime to break down how Canada's top cannabis company by market share is building for the long game: specialized single-category… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/organigrams-competitive-edge-paolo-de-luca-on-bat-ma-strategy-and-the-cannabis-long-game.md - [Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/brett-puffenbarger-the-future-of-cannabis-will-look-like-this-and-yes-it-will-shock-you) — Brett Puffenbarger: Fractional CMO/CRO Brett Puffenbarger — a Marine Corps veteran who cut his teeth opening one of Florida's first dispensaries — joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to argue that most cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/brett-puffenbarger-the-future-of-cannabis-will-look-like-this-and-yes-it-will-shock-you.md - [Big Tobacco Is Moving on Cannabis, the Global Strategy Is Unfolding, and Deepak Anand Reveals Where’s Next](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/big-tobacco-is-moving-on-cannabis-the-global-strategy-is-unfolding-and-deepak-anand-reveals-wheres-next) — Deepak Anand: Global cannabis strategist Deepak Anand joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to map out how Big Tobacco — British American Tobacco, Altria, Philip Morris International, and Japan Tobacco — is quietly… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/big-tobacco-is-moving-on-cannabis-the-global-strategy-is-unfolding-and-deepak-anand-reveals-wheres-next.md - [We Don’t Want Legalization—We Want Decriminalization ft. Luna Stower](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/we-dont-want-legalizationwe-want-decriminalization-ft-luna-stower) — Luna Stower: Cannabis activist and vape-industry veteran Luna Stower joins The Dime to argue that the industry's biggest failure has been chasing "legalization" and commercialization instead of decriminalization,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/we-dont-want-legalizationwe-want-decriminalization-ft-luna-stower.md - [China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/china-tariffs-the-next-era-of-vapes-impact-on-supply-chains-brands-ft-nick-kovacevich) — Nick Kovacevich: Nick Kovacevich, corporate relations director at vape hardware maker C-Cell and founder of Kush Bottles, joins The Dime to unpack how a China-based supply chain reshapes the vape industry under new… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/china-tariffs-the-next-era-of-vapes-impact-on-supply-chains-brands-ft-nick-kovacevich.md - [Stop Ignoring Germany’s Massive Opportunity – Europe is Coming! ft. Jamie Pearson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/stop-ignoring-germanys-massive-opportunity-europe-is-coming-ft-jamie-pearson) — Jamie Pearson: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan sit down with Jamie Pearson, president of New Holland Group and former CEO of Bhang, to unpack Germany's fast-evolving cannabis landscape… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/stop-ignoring-germanys-massive-opportunity-europe-is-coming-ft-jamie-pearson.md - [Chris Violas Breaks Down Blaze’s Software Infrastructure](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-violas-breaks-down-blazes-software-infrastructure) — Chris Violas: In this episode of The Dime, Blaze CEO Chris Violas traces his path from college soccer player and cannabis delivery operator to building one of the cannabis industry's leading point-of-sale and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-violas-breaks-down-blazes-software-infrastructure.md - [First Mover Secrets with Colin Keeler: How Kiva’s Edibles Cover 80% of the U.S](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-mover-secrets-with-colin-keeler-how-kivas-edibles-cover-80-of-the-us) — Colin Keeler: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Colin Keeler, Head of Business Development at Kiva Confections, to unpack how one of California's largest edible brands… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-mover-secrets-with-colin-keeler-how-kivas-edibles-cover-80-of-the-us.md - [Post-Harvest Cultivation Secrets to Maximize Terpenes ft. Jack Grover](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/post-harvest-cultivation-secrets-to-maximize-terpenes-ft-jack-grover) — Jack Grover: This episode of The Dime features Jack Grover, co-founder of Grove Bags, discussing the science and business of post-harvest cannabis cultivation, curing, and packaging. Grover explains how moisture… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/post-harvest-cultivation-secrets-to-maximize-terpenes-ft-jack-grover.md - [How U.S. Cannabis Legalization Will Shape Global Influence ft. Hirsh Jain](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-us-cannabis-legalization-will-shape-global-influence-ft-hirsh-jain) — Hirsh Jain: This episode of The Dime features Hirsh Jain, founder of Anunda Strategy, discussing how U.S. cannabis legalization could shape global drug policy and geopolitical soft power, drawing parallels to… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-us-cannabis-legalization-will-shape-global-influence-ft-hirsh-jain.md - [Kanha Edibles on a Thai Beach: Global Strategy & Personalized Cannabinoid Therapy with Cameron Clarke](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/kanha-edibles-on-a-thai-beach-global-strategy-personalized-cannabinoid-therapy-with-cameron-clarke) — Cameron Clarke: This episode of The Dime features Cameron Clarke, CEO of edibles brand Kanha, tracing the company's origin from a backyard algae-extraction experiment to becoming one of the largest gummy and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/kanha-edibles-on-a-thai-beach-global-strategy-personalized-cannabinoid-therapy-with-cameron-clarke.md - [Building a Private Juggernaut: Efficiency at Every Step with Mario Naric](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/building-a-private-juggernaut-efficiency-at-every-step-with-mario-naric) — Mario Naric: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Mario Naric, CEO and founder of Motif Labs, a Canadian cannabis extraction and brand company built by a former… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/building-a-private-juggernaut-efficiency-at-every-step-with-mario-naric.md - [Paul F. Austin on Exploring Psychedelics: Creativity, Hidden Benefits, Microdosing, and Retreats](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-f-austin-on-exploring-psychedelics-creativity-hidden-benefits-microdosing-and-retreats) — Paul F. Austin: This episode of The Dime features Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave and Synthesis, discussing the intersection of psychedelics, creativity, and leadership, including why many high-profile CEOs… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-f-austin-on-exploring-psychedelics-creativity-hidden-benefits-microdosing-and-retreats.md - [Boris Jordan on Curaleaf's European Strategy: Building Coca-Cola of Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boris-jordan-on-curaleafs-european-strategy-building-coca-cola-of-cannabis) — Boris Jordan: In this episode of The Dime, Curaleaf founder and chairman Boris Jordan breaks down the company's US growth catalysts in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania alongside its European expansion… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boris-jordan-on-curaleafs-european-strategy-building-coca-cola-of-cannabis.md - [Pablo Zuanic on Cannabis Stocks: Institutional Strategies for Retail Investors](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pablo-zuanic-on-cannabis-stocks-institutional-strategies-for-retail-investors) — Pablo Zuanic: In this episode of The Dime, equity analyst Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to break down how institutional investors think about cannabis stocks,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pablo-zuanic-on-cannabis-stocks-institutional-strategies-for-retail-investors.md - [Cookies: The Only Global Cannabis Brand Ft. Crystal Millican](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cookies-the-only-global-cannabis-brand-ft-crystal-millican) — Crystal Millican: This episode of The Dime features Crystal Millican, Head of Marketing and Retail for Cookies, discussing how the brand grew from a Bay Area bud tender's clothing line into what's arguably the only… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cookies-the-only-global-cannabis-brand-ft-crystal-millican.md - [Paul Weaver of Boston Beer Company on Big Alcohol's Cannabis Strategy](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-weaver-of-boston-beer-company-on-big-alcohols-cannabis-strategy) — Paul Weaver: This episode of The Dime features Paul Weaver, head of cannabis at the Boston Beer Company, discussing how the maker of Sam Adams, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, and Truly built an asset-light cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-weaver-of-boston-beer-company-on-big-alcohols-cannabis-strategy.md - [The Secrets of Global Cannabis Smuggling with Kingpin Barry Foy](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-secrets-of-global-cannabis-smuggling-with-kingpin-barry-foy) — Barry Foy: This episode of The Dime features Kingpin Barry Foy, founder of Gentleman Smugglers, who ran one of the largest cannabis smuggling operations in the world from 1971 to 1986, moving an estimated 200+… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-secrets-of-global-cannabis-smuggling-with-kingpin-barry-foy.md - [Higgs: The 90s-Influenced Cannabis Brand Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/higgs-the-90s-influenced-cannabis-brand-everyone-will-soon-be-talking-about) — Guest: This episode of The Dime features Oliver Higgins, founder and CEO of cannabis brand Higgs, discussing how a decade of hobby growing in his LA garage and a chance encounter in the Hamptons led to a… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/higgs-the-90s-influenced-cannabis-brand-everyone-will-soon-be-talking-about.md - [Pairing Convenience & Cannabis Flower: Why Pre-Rolls is here to stay ft. Harrison Bard](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pairing-convenience-cannabis-flower-why-pre-rolls-is-here-to-stay-ft-harrison-bard) — Harrison Bard: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen sit down with Harrison Bard, co-founder of Custom Cones USA, to unpack the rise of pre-rolls as one of cannabis's fastest-growing product… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pairing-convenience-cannabis-flower-why-pre-rolls-is-here-to-stay-ft-harrison-bard.md - [Germany's Cannabis Landscape and the Impending Farm Bill Renewal: What you need to Know ft. Bob Hoban](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germanys-cannabis-landscape-and-the-impending-farm-bill-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-ft-bob-hoban) — Bob Hoban: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney sit down with cannabis attorney and global industry expert Bob Hoban of Clark Hill to unpack the upcoming Farm Bill renewal, the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germanys-cannabis-landscape-and-the-impending-farm-bill-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-ft-bob-hoban.md --- Markdown variant of any episode, guest, newsletter, answer or topic page on this site: add .md to its URL. Site index: https://www.dimepodcast.com/llms.txt. Complete catalogue: https://www.dimepodcast.com/llms-full.txt