Cannabis School

Blue Steel is one of those strains that doesn’t try to impress you by knocking you over. It just quietly shows up, does its job, and lets you stay human.

This episode is a solo run with Brandon holding things down while Jesse recovers, and it ends up being a really honest, grounded walkthrough of a strain that feels more like a tool than a party trick.

Blue Steel is an indica-dominant hybrid that usually lands in the lower THC range, roughly 16–18 percent. In a market obsessed with chasing the highest number on the label, this one goes the opposite direction, and that’s kind of the point.

This episode explores Blue Steel in concentrate form, not flower, with a lot of attention paid to flavor, sensation, and how the effects actually unfold over time instead of all at once.

Right out of the gate, the terpene profile makes itself known. Piney up front, with myrcene and beta-caryophyllene leading the charge. The flavor comes through fruity at first, then settles into something deeper and peppery on the exhale. It’s noticeable, but not harsh, especially when dabbed at lower temperatures.

The effects come on gently. Brandon describes it as a light dusting across the head rather than a heavy fog. Even though it’s indica dominant, there’s no haziness, no mental slowdown, and no derailment of your thoughts. The headspace stays clear and focused, while the body eases up, especially across the shoulders and back.

As it settles in, Blue Steel shows its personality. Relaxed, subtle, quietly uplifting. It doesn’t push you toward the couch, and it doesn’t shove you into your own head. It feels functional. Present. Calm.

This is framed as a daytime strain, especially for people who still want to get things done. For Brandon, who deals with chronic pain, it takes the sharp edge off without stealing attention or motivation. No chest pressure. No head pressure. No tightness. Just a smoother baseline.

The episode also turns into a really practical conversation about dabs, dosing, and why concentrates don’t have to mean getting obliterated. There’s a clear explanation of why low-temperature dabbing preserves flavor and experience, how tiny amounts go a long way, and why pens can sometimes deliver inconsistent effects over time due to repeated heating and cooling.

One of the most important takeaways here is that dabbing isn’t about taking massive globs or chasing intensity. It’s about control. Temperature control, dose control, and experience control.

Blue Steel ends up being described as a genuinely beginner-friendly strain. Low THC, roughly around one percent CBG depending on the grower, and commonly used for pain, stress, and anxiety. It doesn’t overwhelm or amplify anxious thoughts. Instead, it softens whatever edge you walked in with.

This is the kind of strain you could use while working, hanging out with friends, or easing into cannabis if you’re newer or more sensitive to higher THC products. It’s calm without being dull, relaxing without being sedating, and clear-headed without being stimulating.

Not flashy. Not aggressive. Just steady, pleasant, and effective.

Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
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This episode feels like sitting in a garage with friends who are equal parts curious, sarcastic, and done pretending there’s one “right” way to use cannabis.

Louise drops in and immediately turns the whole thing into a real conversation, not a lecture. From joking about consumption methods to breaking down what actually works for her body, this episode moves through humor, trial-and-error, and the quiet reality that cannabis hits everyone differently.

We talk about chasing that one strain that glued you to the couch years ago and never showed up again, why people swear something “does nothing” for them until it suddenly does, and how experimenting responsibly is usually the missing piece when someone says cannabis isn’t for them.

Louise also opens up about learning dabs the hard way, why bubble hash surprised her, and how fats, timing, and microdosing can completely change the experience. There’s an honest conversation about edibles, why they don’t always hit, and how tolerance sneaks up on you without asking permission.

Somewhere between laughing about old podcast chaos, reminiscing on unhinged guest moments, and swapping real-life tips for heartburn, nausea, and dose control, this episode lands exactly where The Sesh lives, messy, funny, curious, and grounded in real experiences, not cannabis myths.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m doing this wrong,” or “Why does everyone else feel this but I don’t,” this one’s for you.

What We Get Into

Why cannabis experiences are wildly individual

Dabs vs live rosin vs bubble hash, what actually feels different

The strain you’ll never forget and why you can’t find it again

How fats and timing change how THC hits

Microdosing, tolerance, and why edibles can feel broken

Learning through bad experiences and helping others avoid them

Why the least professional podcasts are sometimes the best ones

About The Sesh
The Sesh is where Cannabis School loosens the tie, lights up, and just talks. Real stories, real people, and conversations that go wherever they need to go.

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Hooch | Betty Wellness (Utah)

Hooch sounds like it should hit hard, but instead it shows up calm, clear, and surprisingly functional.

In this episode, Brandon and Jesse break down Hooch, a strain from Betty Wellness, available at dispensaries across Utah. We dig into flavor, aroma, effects, and why this one feels especially friendly for newer consumers or anyone who wants to stay present without feeling spun out.

This is one of those strains that doesn’t rush you, doesn’t spike anxiety, and doesn’t glue you to the couch. It’s relaxed focus, not shutdown mode.

Quick Stats

Strain: Hooch
Brand: Betty Wellness (Utah)
Lineage mentioned: Slurty 3 x Street Guru
THC mentioned: 18.84%
Terpenes called out: beta-caryophyllene, limonene

What It’s Like

Very dry, expect cottonmouth
Sour note on the exhale
“Hoppy” flavor, beer-like
Rain-after-the-storm vibes, petrichor

Best For

Newer consumers looking for a smoother experience
Daytime hangs, gaming, reading, creating
Anyone who wants to feel relaxed and clear, not overwhelmed

Timestamps

1:10 first hit, cottonmouth alert
3:21 lineage and expectations
6:07 hoppy note, flavor gets interesting
13:20 label talk, THC and cannabinoids
15:12 why this feels beginner-friendly
18:20 vape temps and chasing flavor
22:36 intentionality wrap, choosing the experience on purpose

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Topics Covered
Hooch strain review, Utah cannabis, terpene profiles, cannabinoids, THC basics, flavor and aroma notes, vaping temperatures, beginner-friendly strains, relaxation and focus.

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This one’s not a debate, it’s a gut check. Stephanie Shepard spent about a decade in federal prison on a nonviolent cannabis conspiracy conviction, and now she’s working with the Last Prisoner Project to help bring other people home. Legal weed is cool, but it hits different when you remember people are still doing real time for the same plant.

What This Episode Is Really About

How “conspiracy” charges can swallow people whole, even without you being caught with product or cash

What it does to your identity when you go from “regular person” to “felon” overnight

The invisible part of prison, the time you lose, the skills gap, the trauma, the reentry chaos

Why legalization without release and record clearing is just capitalism wearing a halo

Practical ways to help, that don’t require you to become a full-time activist

Stephanie’s Story, The Parts That Stick

She describes catching a first-time, victimless “conspiracy” charge tied to an ex-boyfriend’s case

The jury, and most people watching from the outside, often do not understand what the sentence is really going to be, until it’s too late

She talks about the insanity of facing years for a nonviolent cannabis conspiracy case, even when she says she was not caught with cannabis or money

Inside, she found purpose where she could, including years teaching ESL in prison

Getting out was not a movie ending, it was whiplash, tech moved on, life moved on, and your record follows you into everything

Legal weed is not justice, it’s just a new chapter. Until the people still locked up for cannabis are free, and the people branded by convictions can actually rebuild, we’re not done here.

Last Prisoner Project
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Cannabis School is real conversation plus clear education, no hype, no judgment. We focus on flavor, effects, and how to use cannabis more intentionally, so you can find what actually fits your life.

Pandemic Punch is a “turn the volume down on life” strain that still keeps your brain online. The first hit comes in bright and punchy, fruit and citrus up front, then it slides into a calm, floaty body ease that makes your shoulders drop without instantly stapling you to the couch. The vibe is happy, relaxed, and a little giggly, with a steady “I’m good” headspace.

Smell and taste lean fruity-citrus with a skunky tang underneath, like sweet punch with a funky edge. It’s fun on the inhale, then it settles into that mellow exhale where your body remembers it can unclench.

Quick Stats (from the COA)
Cannabinoids:
THCA 26.291%
Total THC 23.269%
Total cannabinoids 27.137%
CBGA 0.561%
CBC 0.0739%
Delta 9 THC 0.2115%
CBD and most minors: ND

Terpenes:
Beta Caryophyllene 0.689%
D Limonene 0.352%
Linalool 0.342%
Beta Myrcene 0.231%
Alpha Humulene 0.148%
Everything else listed: ND

Best for
Decompressing after a long day
Tension-heavy evenings when you want to soften, not disappear
Laughing at stuff that is not even that funny
We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.

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