Before legalization.
Before tech.
Before anyone dared to say craft cannabis out loud…

There was Bob Cain and BigMike — two outlaw growers rewriting the rules from deep in the shadows.

In this never-before-told conversation, BigMike reunites with his original grow partner from 37+ years ago to reveal the wild, risky, and brilliant roots of what would become a global cannabis empire.

💥 From backwoods busts to brilliant breakthroughs — this episode is packed with real-deal stories every grower should hear.

🔥 Inside This Epic Episode:

• How they cracked the super soil code for explosive outdoor yields
  
  
• The counter-surveillance tricks that kept them steps ahead of the DEA
  
  
• Why cheap nutes = pretty buds with no punch — and what they used instead
  
  
• The “aha” moment BigMike discovered bioavailable nutrition = true potency
  
  
• How they used planes to find perfect, hidden grow spots
  
  
• Surviving multiple busts — and how those lessons shaped Advanced Nutrients
  
  
• The birth of “ooey gooey” flower and top-shelf standards
  
  
• Why loyalty, grit, and vision were more important than laws
  
  

🎯 BONUS: Bob Cain’s new novel The Keeper: Part 1 is out now on Amazon
This powerful story follows Mariano Giovanelli, a rising NHL goaltender who walks away from the game to raise his son after losing his wife during childbirth. Seventeen years later, a tragic accident forces Mariano to consider an impossible comeback—both on the ice and in life.
📘 Get your copy here →
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Part-1-...

If you’ve ever wondered what it really took to grow elite cannabis when the stakes were highest — this is the blueprint.
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Welcome to Inside Cultivation, the #1 destination for all things cannabis! 🌿
Join our host, BigMike, as we explore the latest industry news, cutting-edge technology, and in-depth insights into cannabis cultivation. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just curious about the world of cannabis, we've got you covered. Don't miss out—subscribe and stay informed with the best in the industry!

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This week, BigMike sits down with cannabis industry OG and 818 Brands mastermind Rami Vardi—an innovator who’s been pushing boundaries and setting standards for nearly two decades.

In this power-packed episode, Rami shares how he scaled 818 from 550 lights to 4,500+ while maintaining true craft quality—all without falling for industry hype.

🌱 Here’s what you’ll learn:
How 818 scaled without selling out in a race-to-the-bottom market
The real truth behind LED lighting—and why your lighting guy might be sweating
Why “deep red LED” is mostly hype, not harvest
Under-canopy lighting tips that actually trigger top-tier trichomes
The art and science behind one of the most beautiful cannabis packages in the game
What 99.9% of U.S. growers are missing when it comes to global exports

🔥 Plus: Lighting myths busted, legal fallacies exposed, and big-picture strategy from one of the best to ever do it.

🎧 Watch now and hear how Rami Vardi is building a global cannabis empire—without cutting corners.

👇 Drop a comment, hit like, and subscribe for more deep dives into high-level cultivation.

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Welcome to Inside Cultivation, the #1 destination for all things cannabis! 🌿
Join our host, BigMike, as we explore the latest industry news, cutting-edge technology, and in-depth insights into cannabis cultivation. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just curious about the world of cannabis, we've got you covered. Don't miss out—subscribe and stay informed with the best in the industry!

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In this powerful and mind-expanding episode, BigMike sits down with Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and leading voice in the psychedelic therapy movement. Together, they dive deep into the science, personal experiences, and emerging future of psychedelics in medicine, therapy, and consciousness.

🔥 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The truth about MDMA, ketamine, LSD, psilocybin, cannabis, ayahuasca, and more
  
  
• BigMike’s alien encounter during a wild ayahuasca journey
  
  
• How women (and their partners) can navigate menopause with plant medicines
  
  
• Ways to access psychedelic states without taking substances
  
  
• The exciting future of psychedelic therapy
  
  
• The powerful cognitive, creative, and emotional benefits of psychedelics
  
  
• How to recognize and avoid the dark side of psychedelic use
  
  
• This is a must-watch for growers, healers, seekers, and anyone curious about the intersection of science, spirituality, and altered states.
  
  

👉 Watch now and let us know your thoughts in the comments or by replying directly.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more uncensored conversations on the future of cultivation and consciousness.

📍Links to check out:
www.beyondconsulting.life
/ steph__k
www.modmeds.life (Discount code for 15% off when booking over the phone: CULTIVATION)

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Welcome to Inside Cultivation, the #1 destination for all things cannabis! 🌿
Join our host, BigMike, as we explore the latest industry news, cutting-edge technology, and in-depth insights into cannabis cultivation. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just curious about the world of cannabis, we've got you covered. Don't miss out—subscribe and stay informed with the best in the industry!

🎙️
Listen / Follow The Podcast:
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeartRadio

Instagram: / insidecultivation
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