We The Growers
We The Growers

We The Growers

Cultivation Podcast

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We The Growers is a cannabis cultivation podcast hosted by Brandon Burkhart and a panel of experienced Southern California growers. The show brings real-world perspective, proven best practices, and discussion around the latest technology shaping the cannabis industry. Each episode features knowledgeable guests with years of hands-on cultivation experience across multiple sectors of commercial cannabis.Full episodes and clips are also available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

Recent Episodes

Terp Mansion & Roach from Jungle Boys – E.45
JUN 25, 2026
Terp Mansion & Roach from Jungle Boys – E.45
<p>Terp Mansion is one of the fastest scaling Youtube channels in the cultivation space. Located in the Emerald Triangle he has expanded from a homestead to a 75,000+ square feet of canopy operation while living onsite with his family.</p><p>Join Luke as he sits down with We The Growers Podcast and Roach from Jungle Boys to break down what it actually takes to run a cultivation brand growers respect — greenhouse production, LED vs HPS lighting, cannabis genetics, IPM, and scaling a brand from the bench to 80+ retail doors.</p><p>We get into Terp Mansion and Jungle Boys time in Athena's Crowdsourced R&amp;D program, including a lower-nitrogen feed strategy built to push smoke quality — nutrient timing, EC adjustments, foliar applications, and side-by-side trials that settle arguments theory never can. Cultivation moves forward when growers share what they learn.</p><p>Then we go straight at the debate every grower has an opinion on: LED vs HPS. Terp Mansion lays out why LEDs have taken over greenhouse production for consistency and yield — and why HPS-grown flower still holds the edge for hash and rosin thanks to bigger trichome heads.</p><p>On genetics, we talk Gorilla Glue, SFV OG, and why the old-school OG cultivars keep outgrowing the hype-strain cycle year after year.</p><p>Whether you're a home grower, commercial cultivator, hash maker, breeder, retailer, or cannabis entrepreneur — this one's full of dirt-under-the-nails insight from someone actually building, testing, and growing at scale.</p><p></p><p>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow">https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow">Follow</a> Luke from Terp Mansion on Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ghostbudstersfarm">https://www.instagram.com/terp.mansion</a></p><p>Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@terpmansion">https://www.youtube.com/@terpmansion</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athenajoe/__https://www.instagram.com/saltsandleds/Produced">/Produced</a> by the Athena Ag Team.We The Growers Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena">https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena</a> Ag Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit">https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit</a> our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers">https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers</a> #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture</p>
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78 MIN
Chris Ghostbudsters – E.44
MAY 21, 2026
Chris Ghostbudsters – E.44
<p>This episode dives into the future of cannabis R&amp;D through real-world, crowdsourced product testing.</p><p>Chris from Ghostbudsters joins us to talk about running Athena Pro Line at 3.0 EC, using Fade in the final 7–9 days, and testing new formulations through Athena’s grower-led research program.</p><p>Alongside Jay from R&amp;D, Chris has been evaluating new PK formulas, Smokeability-focused products, and upcoming releases with controlled, repeatable runs.</p><p>The testing showed serious gains: more yield, higher THC, increased terpene content, and overall flower quality that checked every box. More importantly, this conversation highlights what the industry needs more of: transparency, honesty, real data, and growers willing to share both wins and losses.</p><p>Crowdsourced R&amp;D is helping us learn faster, improve products, and build the future of cultivation with the people actually running the rooms.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow">https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow">Follow</a> Chris on Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ghostbudstersfarm">https://www.instagram.com/ghostbudstersfarm</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athenajoe/__https://www.instagram.com/saltsandleds/Produced">/Produced</a> by the Athena Ag Team.We The Growers Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena">https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena</a> Ag Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit">https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit</a> our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers">https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers</a> #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture</p>
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84 MIN
Athena IPM Team Joe Alcorn & Jay Yokiel – E.43
FEB 19, 2026
Athena IPM Team Joe Alcorn & Jay Yokiel – E.43
<p>We The Growers sits down with Joe Alcorn, IPM Specialist at Athena, and Jay Yokiel, Athena’s Director of Cultivation <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Science.In">Science.In</a> this episode, we dive deep into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and plant health mitigation strategies. We talk about the importance of scouting, beneficial pests and fungi, the risks that come with using certain products, and what types of questions Joe will ask you in one of his IPM consultations that we are offering to @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://athena.ag">athena.ag</a> customers. Additionally, we discuss common irrigation strategy pitfalls and the latest research coming out of the Athena R&amp;D Facility and our Crowdsourced R&amp;D Program.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow">https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=3832d93785d14a5fhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747Follow</a> Joe and Jay on Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athenajoe/__https://www.instagram.com/saltsandleds/Produced">https://www.instagram.com/athenajoe/__https://www.instagram.com/saltsandleds/Produced</a> by the Athena Ag Team.We The Growers Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena">https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Athena</a> Ag Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit">https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/Visit</a> our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers">https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers</a> #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture</p>
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92 MIN
Proper Doinks – E.42
JAN 15, 2026
Proper Doinks – E.42
<p>We The Growers sits down with Roach from Jungle Boys, and Adam &amp; Paul from Proper Smoke Network &amp; Proper Doinks.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about the characteristics of high quality flower, how Adam &amp; Paul came together to start their brand, and the upcoming partnership between Athena® R&amp;D and Proper Doinks, who will be aiding in QC to help us figure out what inputs and variables really create the best flower on Earth.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple">https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747</a></p><p>Follow Proper Doinks &amp; Proper Smoke Network: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/propersmokeleague/">https://www.instagram.com/propersmokeleague/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/properdoinkstv/">https://www.instagram.com/properdoinkstv/</a> </p><p>Produced by the Athena Ag Team.</p><p>We The Growers Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/</a></p><p>Athena Ag Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/">https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/</a></p><p>Visit our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athenaag.com">https://www.athenaag.com</a></p><p>#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture</p>
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117 MIN
Cultivate Supply – E.41
DEC 30, 2025
Cultivate Supply – E.41
<p>We The Growers sits down with Chip Baker from Cultivate Supply, a chain of hydroponic stores in a few locations across the country.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about the story of Chip starting the Coco company that would become Royal Gold Coco, what it was like growing in Humboldt back in 1996, and we both share lessons we have learned after decades of entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry.</p><p>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple">https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569Apple</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747</a></p><p>Follow Chip and Cultivate on Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivate_supply/">https://www.instagram.com/cultivate_supply/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chip_baker_/">https://www.instagram.com/chip_baker_/</a> </p><p>Produced by the Athena Ag Team.</p><p>We The Growers Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/</a></p><p>Athena Ag Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/">https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/</a></p><p>Visit our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athenaag.com">https://www.athenaag.com</a></p><p>#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture</p>
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211 MIN