SummaryIn this conversation, Gaby Bronsztein discusses his journey in the cannabis industry, focusing on his relationship with VA Skunk. He shares the origins of their friendship, the fallout from a breeding project, and the subsequent reconciliation. Gaby emphasizes the importance of documenting personal and family stories while navigating the complexities of professional relationships in the cannabis community. In this conversation, Gaby Bronsztein discusses the challenges he faced in reclaiming his cannabis genetics, particularly the Chem Dog strain, after losing his collection in a wild fire. He details his attempts to collaborate with Jason, the current holder of the Chem Dog, and the ensuing personal conflicts that arose from their interactions. The conversation highlights themes of ownership, legacy, and the complexities of relationships within the cannabis community, especially in the context of social media disputes and public perceptions.TakeawaysGaby Bronsztein shares his journey in the cannabis industry.He discusses a long-standing conflict with VA Skunk.The fallout from a breeding project led to a 15-year silence.Gaby emphasizes the importance of documenting family stories.He reflects on the complexities of professional relationships.The conversation highlights the significance of communication.Gaby expresses gratitude for the support from his audience.He acknowledges the challenges of remembering past events accurately.The podcast serves as a platform for personal storytelling.Gaby is excited about future collaborations in the cannabis space. Gaby lost all his cannabis genetics in a fire.He has a long-standing friendship with Jason but faces challenges in collaboration.Gaby feels entitled to the Chem Dog strain he originally provided to Jason.Negotiations over the Chem Dog have led to personal conflicts.Social media plays a significant role in their disputes.Gaby expresses frustration over Jason's public comments about him.He believes ownership of cannabis genetics is complex and often misunderstood.Gaby does not feel he owes Jason an apology for losing his plant.The conversation reveals the emotional weight of cannabis legacy.Gaby emphasizes the importance of documenting personal cannabis stories. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context05:01 The Beef with VA Skunk15:56 The Breeding Project and Fallout22:36 Reconciliation and Future Collaborations31:43 The Loss of Genetics and Collaboration Challenges34:05 Struggles with Chem Dog Ownership39:47 Negotiating Terms and Personal Conflicts46:15 Public Disputes and Social Media Fallout54:59 The Nature of Ownership and Legacy in Cannabis