Looking to learn more about everyone’s favourite medicinal plant in podcast form? Well, strap on in because we have scoured the biggest weed podcasts to find great episodes that cover everything from the history of cannabis to its medical benefits and potential legalization.

Here are a cheeky 420 minutes of the best-quality cannabis conversations featuring patients, doctors, and industry experts to get your learning on.

What are podcasts?

Podcasts are audio-based shows that cover a wide range of topics and can be streamed or downloaded from various platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. They allow convenient and informative listening on the go, becoming increasingly popular in recent years.

Whether you’re new to cannabis or a seasoned patient, these podcasts offer valuable insights into the history, science, and current state of medical cannabis. With interesting hosts and a wide range of expert guests, they provide trustworthy information and a unique perspective on the industry.

Long-form conversations are the backbone of the podcasting revolution, and lend themselves particularly well to in-depth scientific discussions. The podcasts listed above are just a small selection of the many available resources on medical cannabis. Still, they offer a great starting point for those looking to delve into this constantly evolving field.

The Cannabis Conversation

The Cannabis Conversation is hosted by Anuj Desai, and since its launch in 2019, he has interviewed over 100 guests. Due to covering a wide range of topics within the cannabis field, Anuj has hosted a variety of guests, from lawyers and investors to world-renowned scientists and clinicians, as well as their patients. 

We’d recommend episode 173: What’s wrong with the Cannabis Industry? With Dr. Ethan Russo, Founder of Credo Science – Runtime: 44 minutes

Medical Errors Interviews

Hosted by patient advocate and counsellor Scott Simpson, this podcast gives a voice to victims and their families. It raises awareness of medical errors, negligence, and the darker side of medicine. 

We’d recommend episode 80: Sarah Colero: “Owe my life to medical cannabis” – life with brain surgeries, migraines and opioids – Runtime: 49 minutes

The Drug Science Podcast

Drug policy, research and harm reduction are at the forefront of this podcast, which has been running since 2019. Hosted by Professor David Nutt, former government advisor and chairman of Drug Science, this podcast provides expert opinions on major drug issues. 

We’d recommend episode 49: Medical cannabis in the UK with Professor Mike Barnes – Runtime: 44 minutes 

The Curious about Cannabis Podcast

On this podcast, scientists, clinicians, patients and cannabis industry professionals are interviewed by Jason Wilson, MS. The natural products researcher also has a book published under the title ‘Curious about Cannabis’. 

We’d recommend feature 11: Meet the Cannabis Plant: Exploring the Evolutionary History and Life Cycle of Cannabis – Runtime: 46 minutes

Cannabis Health Magazine Podcast

Hosted by well known activist and advocate Hannah Deacon, along with the doctor who secured the first ever medical cannabis licence in the UK for her son Alfie – Professor Michael Barnes, this podcast interviews guests to find out why cannabis matters to them.

We’d recommend episode 1: Tonia Antoniazzi MP – What’s your why?  – Runtime: 36 minutes 

Let’s Talk Plant Medicines

Hosted by Dr Lola Ohanba, a medical cannabis clinical pharmacist, Let’s Talk Plant Medicine is an educational podcast discussing plant medicines’ power. 

We’d recommend episode 61: How Cannabis Can Be Effective For Cancer Pain – Runtime: 33 minutes

The Doctors Farmacy

Often considered a leader in the functional medical field, Dr Mark Hyman hosts The Doctors Pharmacy podcast. The American Physician interviews specialists in mediation, mindfulness, and movement, as well as experts in all things environmental.

We’d recommend episode 626: Healing Insomnia, Reducing Pain, And Other Benefits of Medical Cannabis – Runtime: 66 minutes

Cannabis Helps Dementia

Hosted by family caregivers Dave and Chela Coennen, this podcast has interviewed educators, advocates, clinicians, and researchers to share their findings and feelings on medical cannabis treatments for Dementia. 

We’d recommend episode 13: Dr, Melanie Bone, M.D.: Benefits of Low-Dose THC for Dementia & Barriers to Medical Cannabis Research – Runtime: 56 minutes

The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Liz Eale has been hosting her wellbeing podcast since 2017. Here, the well-known writer, entrepreneur, and TV presenter discusses a number of topics related to women’s wellness and lifestyle trends. 

We’d recommend episode 7 (season 15) : Medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, with Mary Biles – Runtime: 45 minutes

Final thoughts

The above list covers a wide range of topics and perspectives within the medical cannabis field, providing valuable insights and information for both beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge.

If you have any other podcast or even episode recommendations related to medical cannabis, we would love to hear them!