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What do you get when Granddaddy Purple and Cherry Pie have a mysterious little love child? Phantom Cookies—a sativa-dominant hybrid that brings a clear, calm, and functional high without launching you into another dimension.

In this episode, we break out the Volcano and put Phantom Cookies to the test. Right away, this strain hits us with a surprisingly spicy flavor—think black pepper, clove, and even a hint of cinnamon—followed by sweet, citrusy, earthy, and musky notes. We talk about its reported 15–20% THC range, its cannabinoid profile, and terpenes commonly associated with the strain, including caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene.

The effects? Happy, relaxed, aware, and still ready to function. This feels like a solid wake-and-bake strain for anyone who wants to mow the lawn, work out, read, watch *Ancient Aliens*, or just touch some grass before touching some grass. We also discuss reports of Phantom Cookies being used for anxiety, pain, inflammation, fatigue, depression, arthritis, and ADHD/ADD symptoms—plus why the strain’s easygoing effects may make it approachable for newer cannabis consumers.

Naturally, we also wander into drive-through margaritas, aggressively boozy coffee, black vodka, questionable medical-device marketing, homemade edibles, and the urgent need to bring cannabis suckers back into our lives.

## In This Episode

- Phantom Cookies genetics: Granddaddy Purple × Cherry Pie
- Why this strain tastes spicy, peppery, and almost like cinnamon
- Sweet, citrus, earthy, herbal, and musky notes
- A clear, calm, functional high without overwhelming euphoria
- Why it may be a great wake-and-bake or daytime strain
- Reported experiences involving anxiety, focus, pain, and inflammation
- THC, CBD, and the importance of looking beyond THC percentage
- Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene, pinene, and linalool
- Mild cottonmouth, no major munchies, and a happy overall ride
- Drive-through booze, weird vodka, homemade gummies, and cannabis suckers

Have you tried Phantom Cookies? Tell us what it tasted like, how it made you feel, and whether you can find it in your area.

Listen, learn, and remember: cannabis affects everyone differently. Start low, go slow, follow your local laws, and consume responsibly. Nothing in this episode is medical advice.
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This week’s Sesh starts with business lessons that usually only come after failing a few times. We talk about why trying to do everything yourself eventually becomes the bottleneck, and how the right partnerships let people focus on what they actually do best.
From there, the conversation takes its usual detour through movies, gaming, construction, motorcycles, camping, cannabis, and a surprising amount of joint rolling technique.
Along the way we dive into:
Why delegation is one of the hardest skills to learn
The difference between creators and operators
Building systems instead of carrying everything yourself
The psychology behind changing your own behavior instead of trying to change everyone else
How camping became an unexpected reset for mental health
Why Margin Call might be one of the best business movies you’ve never watched
Revisiting Troy with a completely different perspective
Whether technology is advancing as fast as it could
The evolution of modern video games and endless updates
Motorcycle trip planning and adventure prep
Our latest Gran Turismo obsession and favorite rally cars
Joint rolling tips, resin tricks, and why we’ve become daily joint smokers
Sometimes the best conversations don’t have a script. They just wander wherever curiosity takes them, and somehow still circle back to becoming a better human.
RAW rolling papers
Gran Turismo 7
Peugeot Rally Car
Ford Mustang Rally Car
Margin Call
Troy
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Candy strains can be hit or miss. Some lean all-in on flavor but leave the effects feeling flat. Others bring the gas but lose the sweetness.
Candy Fumez manages to walk the middle.
This week we’re checking out Candy Fumez from Find by Tryke, a hybrid bred from Zkittlez × Sherbanger. It brings together candy-forward terpenes with a little fuel, citrus, and earthy funk to create a strain that feels more playful than overwhelming.  (Breakwater Dispensary⁠)
For us, this wasn’t a couch-lock strain or one that demanded productivity. It landed somewhere in the sweet spot between the two. Think video games, movies, hanging out with friends, or spending time outside without feeling glued to the couch.
One thing we both noticed was how light the experience felt. It was mentally uplifting without becoming racy, while the body stayed relaxed without feeling heavy. Your experience may vary depending on your tolerance and the specific batch you have.
Zkittlez × Sherbanger (Breakwater Dispensary⁠)
Limonene
β-Caryophyllene
Linalool
These terpenes are commonly associated with bright citrus aromas, peppery spice, floral notes, and relaxing tendencies, although individual effects vary from person to person. (Groove Solventless⁠)
Sweet candy
Citrus
Tropical fruit
Berry
Light diesel
Creamy sherbet finish
The aroma promised a lot of sweetness, but once we started smoking, we noticed something neither of us expected. It reminded us more of a smooth, hoppy beer than an overly sugary candy strain. As the session went on, more citrus and sweet notes started coming through.
For us, Candy Fumez felt:
Uplifting without being overly stimulating
Relaxed but still functional
Great for gaming
Easy to socialize on
More head-focused than body-heavy
Silly, lighthearted, and conversation-friendly
One funny observation was what Brandon started calling a “squirrel strain.” Ideas would come quickly, but every once in a while we’d completely lose our train of thought before jumping into the next topic. If you’ve ever had one of those classic cannabis moments where you stop mid-sentence wondering what you were saying, you’ll probably understand exactly what we mean.
Gaming
Watching movies
Hanging out with friends
Relaxing after work
Casual hikes
Creative conversations
Pros
Pleasant, upbeat mood
Functional hybrid
Easygoing effects
Nice flavor evolution throughout the session
Good introduction for newer consumers when dosed conservatively
Cons
Flower was drier than expected
Cottonmouth showed up later in the session
Effects didn’t last as long for Brandon compared to heavier hybrids
Joint felt stronger than vaporizing, while vaporizing provided a slower, longer-lasting experience for us
Candy Fumez isn’t trying to knock you into the couch.
It’s the kind of strain you reach for when you still want to enjoy whatever you’re doing. Whether that’s firing up your favorite game, getting outside, or spending the evening laughing with friends, this one stayed surprisingly balanced from start to finish.
If you’re in Utah and see Find by Tryke’s Candy Fumez, we’d say it’s worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for a flavorful hybrid that leans toward a brighter, happier experience without feeling overwhelming.
Have you tried Candy Fumez? We’d love to hear how your experience compared to ours.
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Most of us spend our lives trying to fix ourselves.
But what if the first step isn’t fixing anything at all?
This week, Brandon shares a project he’s been quietly building that started with one simple idea: patterns matter more than labels. Instead of putting people into personality boxes, what if we paid attention to the behaviors, reactions, and habits that quietly shape our relationships every day?
That conversation turns into something much bigger.
We dive into why we feel the need to be right, how awareness changes communication, why arguments usually have nothing to do with winning, and how simply noticing your own patterns can completely change the way you interact with the people you care about.
Along the way we also get into dating, parenting, martial arts, motorcycles, modern technology, emotional triggers, and why sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from asking yourself one uncomfortable question:
“Am I trying to understand… or am I just trying to be right?”
If you’ve ever wanted to communicate better, understand yourself a little more clearly, or simply become more intentional with the people around you, this is a conversation worth sitting with.
Why awareness is more powerful than self-judgment
The difference between patterns and personality labels
Why trying to be “right” usually costs more than it gives back
How emotional states influence communication
The hidden value of observing instead of reacting
Lessons from dating events, parenting, and everyday conversations
Why noticing small behaviors can create massive personal growth
How changing what you pay attention to changes your entire experience
Sometimes the biggest changes don’t come from becoming someone new.
Sometimes they come from finally seeing what was there all along.
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What happens when you take two classic strains and end up with something that doesn’t demand your attention, but gently pulls you into the present?
This week we’re talking about Blueberry Headband, a strain that surprised us in all the right ways. We expected more of that classic “headband” pressure, but what we found was something much calmer. This one slowly quieted the mental chatter, softened the edges of the day, and made it incredibly easy to simply exist for a while.
If your brain feels like it’s running twenty tabs at once, this episode might hit home.
Our honest first impressions of Blueberry Headband
The unique tea-like flavor with subtle berry notes
Why the effects felt more calming than mentally stimulating
How this strain helped quiet racing thoughts without knocking us out
When we’d actually choose this strain over others
Why slowing down can sometimes create more creativity than speeding up
Genetics: Blueberry × Headband
THC: 23.82%
Top Terpenes:
Terpinolene
Pinene
For us, Blueberry Headband started with a gentle pressure around the face before slowly moving into the head. Instead of delivering an intense cerebral experience, it created a calm, steady feeling that made everything feel… quieter.
Not sleepy.
Not couch locked.
Just peaceful.
This isn’t the strain we’d grab to brainstorm a business plan or dive into a complicated project. It’s the one we’d reach for after a long day when we want the constant mental noise to finally settle down.
Think herbal tea with a light berry finish.
The flavor stayed surprisingly consistent throughout the entire session, with earthy, slightly sweet notes and just enough blueberry to remind you where the genetics came from.
Evening wind-down
Campfires
Hiking
Longboard or scenic drives
Listening to music
Guided meditation
Sitting outside and doing absolutely nothing
Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
Blueberry Headband isn’t trying to be the loudest strain in the room.
It’s the one that reminds you to slow down.
If you’ve been craving a strain that helps quiet the mental chaos without completely shutting you down, this one is absolutely worth checking out.

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