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Give and Toke

Paul O'Donoghue
Cannabis
Medicinal Cannabis
Australia
Mental Health
Medical Cannabis
Cannabis Legalization
Thailand
Iridescent
Cookies California
Legalise Cannabis Party
Cannabis Queens
Bangkok
Germany
Cannabis Cultivation
SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals
Women In Cannabis
Hospitality
Federal Elections
Alcohol Industry
Drug Law Reform

Give & Toke is a podcast about cannabis, told through the people living and building it. Hosted by Paul O’Donoghue, each episode features conversations with patients, doctors, advocates and operators, exploring access, regulation, culture and the realities of the industry. Grounded, curious and at times uncomfortable, the show aims to move beyond headlines and into what actually matters.

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This podcast is supported by Azure Health. Visit azurehealth.com.au/giveandtoke to learn more.

Cannabis has long been reduced to simple labels like THC percentage, indica, and sativa. But the deeper you go, the more complex the plant becomes.

In th... more

This podcast is supported by Azure Health. Visit azurehealth.com.au/giveandtoke to learn more.

Remi-Dean Ryan is a long-time industry operator who has worked across almost every layer of the Australian cannabis ecosystem. From cultivation and post-h... more

This podcast is proudly supported by Azure Health. Visit azurehealth.com.au/giveandtoke to learn more.

Plant Medicine is becoming more accessible in Australia. Understanding it is another story. Kyla de Clifford, founder of Canna Curious, joins Give... more

A rare strain. A murder. A stoned process server and his dealer somehow becoming action heroes.

Episode 4 of Helping or Hurting? revisits Pineapple Express, the 2008 cult classic that pushed cannabis deeper into mainstream Hollywood than ever before... more

By 1998, cannabis films had changed completely. The fear and hysteria of Reefer Madness was gone. The quiet realism of Dazed and Confused had passed. In its place came Half Baked.

Helping or Hurting? is a four-part podcast series from Give & Toke an... more

In 1936, cannabis was portrayed as a menace to society. By 1993, it was simply part of the furniture.

Episode Two of Helping or Hurting? revisits Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s cult classic set on the last day of school in 1976. Far removed... more

In 1936, a low-budget propaganda film set out to warn the public about the dangers of cannabis. Instead, it became one of the most infamous examples of moral panic ever committed to screen.

In this episode, Paul O’Donoghue of Give & Toke is joined b... more

Pharmacists don’t usually sit at the centre of conversations about plant medicine, but maybe they should.

Jen and Nick Ravenswood are a husband-and-wife team with deep roots in community pharmacy, and the founders of Rays Wellness, a medicinal canna... more

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Recent Guests

Remi-Dean Ryan
Professional with experience across cultivation, post-harvest, pharmacy, genetics, and clinical work
Sativite
Episode: Culture Can't Be Mass Produced w/ Remi-Dean Ryan (Sativite)
Kyla de Clifford
Founder of Canna Curious and Ruby Mary Botanicals
Canna Curious / Ruby Mary Botanicals
Episode: Changing The Room With Feminine Energy w/ Kyla de Clifford (Canna Curious, Ruby Mary Botanicals)
Jen Ravenswood
Australian healthcare entrepreneur and patient access advocate, co-founder of Rays Wellness
Rays Wellness
Episode: Pharmacy, Partnership & Progress w/ Jen and Nick Ravenswood (Rays Wellness)
Nick Ravenswood
Australian healthcare entrepreneur and patient access advocate, co-founder of Rays Wellness
Rays Wellness
Episode: Pharmacy, Partnership & Progress w/ Jen and Nick Ravenswood (Rays Wellness)
Tanner Stewart
Founder of Stewart Farms, Canadian wellness company focused on plant-powered pain relief
Stewart Farms
Episode: Plant Powered Pain Relief w/ Tanner Stewart (Stewart Farms)
Justin Lee
Founder of Ay Papi, craft cannabis entrepreneur
Ay Papi
Episode: Craft Without Compromise w/ Justin Lee (Ay Papi)
Julian Stefanou
Founding partner of West Coast Palms, an Australian medicinal cannabis producer and importer
West Coast Palms
Episode: Culture, Standards and What Comes Next w/ Julian Stefanou (West Coast Palms)
Angus Murray
A cultivator with experience in large scale operations and craft projects in Australia
Golden Days Cultivators
Episode: From BC Bud to Aussie Craft w/ Angus Murray (Golden Days Cultivators)
Dr. Bryce Joynson
A neuroaffirming GP known for his work in ADHD, autism, holistic care, and medicinal cannabis.
Episode: Building Trust in Modern Healthcare w/ Dr Bryce Joynson GP

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Paul O'Donoghue
Host of Give and Toke

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Culture Can't Be Mass Produced w/ Remi-Dean Ryan (Sativite)
Q: What would you change in regulation to better serve patients?
A blanket strain labeling approach and clearer, simpler patient access rules, with emphasis on consistency and allowing patients to have a predictable set of options.
Culture Can't Be Mass Produced w/ Remi-Dean Ryan (Sativite)
Q: What changes have you observed in cannabis culture and regulation since you started?
Remi notes a shift toward prioritizing patient voices and needs over corporate or wallet-driven decisions, plus a push to break down gatekeeping and share knowledge across the industry.
Culture Can't Be Mass Produced w/ Remi-Dean Ryan (Sativite)
Q: What is Sativite, and what is the mission behind it?
Remi explains that Sativite is a small, passionate team aiming to build a locally grown model with a patient-centric focus, driven by Mike's background and story, and a commitment to moving beyond purely wholesale dealings.
Plant Powered Pain Relief w/ Tanner Stewart (Stewart Farms)
Q: Worst thing about working in cannabis?
Government overregulation and taxation, which Tanner views as a major hurdle for growth and patient access.
Plant Powered Pain Relief w/ Tanner Stewart (Stewart Farms)
Q: Best thing about working in cannabis?
The people Tanner meets and the places he goes, highlighting the community and relationship-building aspect of the industry.

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This show centers on cannabis real-world issues, from patient access and medical use to regulation, culture, and business. Episodes frequently feature founders, clinicians, advocates, and operators who speak bluntly about regulatory challenges, education gaps, and the human side of growing and distributing cannabis. A recurring strength is connecting entrepreneurial grit with patient outcomes, stigma reduction, and policy reform, often weaving personal journeys with broader industry insights. The format tends to be practical and grounded, with a willingness to critique overregulation and highlight meaningful progress in access and education, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for policy, product, or brand strategy ... more

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Recent guests on Give and Toke include:

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2. Kyla de Clifford
3. Jen Ravenswood
4. Nick Ravenswood
5. Tanner Stewart
6. Justin Lee
7. Julian Stefanou
8. Angus Murray

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