Halloween came for the candy, but it might leave with your dispensary license. In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon wade through the chaos of potential shutdowns, unclear regulations, and the ticking clock on State Question 837. Could Oklahoma's cannabis industry really shrink to just 300 shops?
Topics include: what the heck is happening October 31st; the confusion around OBNDD renewals; SQ 837 signature deadlines, and naturally, Christmas movies.
More on OBN's 10/31 Deadline:
👤 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjTRJ7RGg/
🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/against-deadline-dozens-marijuana-growers-100720053.html
What do a steel penny, a robot waiter, and Trump’s new Middle East envoy have in common? They all show up in this episode of Controlled Burn. Shane and Brandon spiral from thrift shop finds to Supreme Court headlines, uncovering the chaotic intersection of weed, weapons, and world politics.
1️⃣ Trump just tapped a MAGA influencer who owned a marijuana dispensary chain to be his envoy to Iraq
2️⃣ The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case about gun rights and cannabis use — and it’s bigger than you think
From antique coins to constitutional rights — this one’s unhinged and informative.
What happens after the raid? In this episode, the guys unpack the unsettling reality of what’s left behind once law enforcement clears out, and why some grows seem to reappear like magic. From pesticide barrels to live crabs in bathrooms (seriously), it's clear: shutdown doesn’t mean cleaned up.
Topics include: the real impact of OBN grow raids; why some facilities “reopen” weeks later; and State Question 837 and the funding fight.
From men’s retreats and torn quads to Hooters confusion and vendor rage , this episode’s got a little bit of everything. Brandon and Shane recount a wild week of spiritual highs, physical lows, and one very public event that’s left a whole lot of people demanding refunds.
Topics include: CaveTime USA and the value of brotherhood; the AirFest backlash; a Hooters misunderstanding that had us sweating; and of course more chaotic stories.
Laugh, think, maybe question your life choices, it’s that kind of episode.
From backyard camping meltdowns to Bourbon Street scam survival, Shane and Brandon take a chaotic detour through family stories, fairground nostalgia, tactical street smarts, and a serious update for Oklahoma cannabis advocates.
Topics include: how to not get hustled in New Orleans; camping fails, kids, and wet firewood; GeoCaching, hidden rocks, and dad logic; why SQ 837 signature counts are looking strong; and Budtenders, leaderboards, and ballot-box beef.
Fair warning: This episode contains bugs, banter, and just enough compliance to keep it legal.
Shane’s back from vacation and Brandon’s fresh off a horror movie moment involving a dark hot tub, a wolf spider, and a scream that shook the forest. But between the vacation recap and haunted hot tub chaos, the guys dig into something even scarier: Oklahoma’s batch limit confusion and how metric tickets are being used to flag violations.
If you’ve ever questioned your batch math or felt that creeping compliance anxiety… this one's for you.
This episode is a chaotic trip through our earliest sales gigs: the heartbreaks, the hustle, and the horror stories that shaped our approach to business (and life).
Spoiler: selling Kirby vacuums door-to-door will either make you a killer closer or crush your soul. Sometimes both.
We also tease a big topic for next week, and let’s just say, if you’re into cannabis events, you’ll want to stick around.
In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon spiral into the topic they swore they'd avoid – politics, parenting, and why kids are somehow smarter than the rest of us when it comes to online safety.
It starts with the shocking news about Charlie Kirk’s death and snowballs into everything from pedo hunters on Instagram, to Roblox. Sprinkle in a few unhinged parenting stories, a passionate rant about free speech, and a late-night existential crisis, and you’ve got this week’s episode.
If you’ve ever said “I’m not getting involved” and then talked for two hours... this one’s for you.
This week on Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon spiral from gas station pizza tales to the very real pressures of running a cannabis business in 2025. Between movie reviews, customer service rants, and reflections on ego and leadership, they also take a hard look at the current chaos in the cannabis industry and how it’s driving change. Topics include: cinematic nostalgia, 4D theaters, and moviegoing as therapy;
customer service breakdowns and the art of leaving a review; chaos in the cannabis industry and how businesses are adapting; leadership, logistics, and why culture matters behind the scenes. A mix of laughs, lessons, and the kind of stories only this industry can deliver.
In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon spiral through the AI multiverse, casually stumble into alien conspiracy, and somehow end up talking about Mandarin and male pattern baldness. It's part tech therapy, part cultural commentary, and 100% unhinged.
Topics include ChatGPT memory logs and what it really knows; baldness panic and presidential trivia; cannabis education making moves in Hawaii; and of course a very loose, very legal conversation about... everything.
A major shake up sent shockwaves through Oklahoma’s cannabis industry. In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Matthew Phillips as we break down what happens when the system gets stress tested, why consistent standards matter, and how operators can protect their product and their peace of mind.
Topics include: summer mold risks and why climate control matters; how to handle retests and reserve samples; what you should look for in a lab and red flags to watch out fo; and why trust is earned in hard moments, not easy ones
From python-hunting robot bunnies to hypnotizing chickens, this episode of Controlled Burn is packed with wild stories and cannabis community updates. Shane and Brandon swap pre-legalization tales, including the time a cop handed a confiscated bag right back, talk about State Question 837 and why signatures matter, and share laughs about VPN rabbit holes, overseas Netflix, and alligator behavior. There is also a Terp Float recap with a serious Narcan story, plus side quests into barbecue, tattoos, and other Controlled Burn chaos.
This week on Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon preview the Terp Float weekend with a full walk-through of the schedule, who’s playing where, and what they’re most excited to check out. They also dig into the upcoming signature drive for SQ837 and reflect on how far things have come, in the industry and in their own health journeys.
In this episode:
Full Terp Float schedule breakdown
What to know about the SQ837 signature drive
Brand shoutouts, festival memories, and fun updates
Gut health, weight loss wins, and strawberry protein taste tests
Lighter, brighter, and still fully off the rails, Controlled Burn is back. 🔥
This week on Controlled Burn, parasites worm their way back into the conversation and one of us ruins a perfectly good UFC watch party with a truly unfortunate TV moment. We also clear up a few things about testing and pesticide fails, with a disclaimer.
In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon spiral from 7/10 nostalgia to edible horror stories and somehow end up breaking down exactly who (or what) the Loch Ness Monster really is. Spoiler: it’s not a monster… but it is unforgettable. Oh, and we also explain why Metrc will absolutely let you break the law (but OMMA definitely won’t).
Laugh, cringe, maybe question your SOPs — but whatever you do, don’t assume METRC has your back.
Oklahoma Cannabis might be standing at the edge of a major shift — and Jed Green is here to break it all down. In this episode, we sit down (well, kind of) with the man behind Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) to unpack SQ 837 and what it means for growers, processors, dispensaries, and yes… even your grandma’s edibles stash.
Topics include:
– Why SQ 837 could be Oklahoma’s last shot at adult-use legalization
– What makes this bill different (and better) than past attempts like 820
– How the community can rally to get it done
– Plus: the return of the worms, toxoplasmosis, and cats plotting your downfall
💬 You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll probably Google “can cats really eat you?”
This week, Shane and Brandon spiral from childhood pinworm trauma to pesticide test failures — and somehow tie it all back to the American dream (if your dream includes nematodes and bricked-up Reggie). From 🍃 bath bomb hacks to medical procedures in Tijuana, this episode is a full send into science, nonsense, and everything in between.
🔥 Topics include:
– Why nematodes might be sabotaging your lab results instead of helping
– The truth about pesticides (and predatory insects)
– Controlled Burn’s wildest Mexico story yet
– And yes… butthole worms.
Tune in for laughs, facts, and questionable life advice.
In this fiery episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon lay it all out: from skyrocketing liter prices to labs letting you down—and the moral lines folks are all too willing to cross.
Highlights include:
– The price of distillate liters jumping and what that means for your bottom line
– How cheap ethics are fueling a contaminated market
– The battle of CoAs, R&D testing, and why quality is non-negotiable
– A wild tangent on family drama, judgmental aunties, and of course some chaos
Come for the market intel—stay for the elbow-scrub therapy. Trust us, this episode burns 🔥
* While this podcast is affiliated with Oklahoma Compliance Testing Lab (OKCTL), it is not filmed at the lab. All opinions shared are our own and do not represent official lab communications.
In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon go from public bathroom emergencies to public policy breakdowns — all in under 90 minutes. It’s a wild ride through fairground roasts, compliance chaos, and the very real fallout from LeafLink’s price hike.
But at the heart of the episode? A warning: State Question 837 might be Oklahoma’s last real shot at legalizing adult-use cannabis. If we fumble this ballot, there may not be another.
🔥 Topics include:
– The Metric conference and why it actually mattered
– Bonfire stepping up while LeafLink drops the ball
– What 837 changes, and why time is running out
– Carny villages, compliance pain, and a bag you don’t want to carry
Laugh, cringe, maybe even cry a little — just don’t miss the message.
In this episode, Shane and Brandon unpack how bad testing methods, like the legendary freezer test, are still being used to push products through cannabis compliance. From failed potency tests to lab methods that wouldn’t survive a high school science fair, we break down what’s really going on behind those COAs.
No fluff, no filters—just a brutally honest look at how “close enough” became the standard, and what it means when accurate testing gets treated like an optional upgrade.
