The Kronic Podcast

Dopamine & Despair: Understanding Addiction

Jake, Sima, and Jessie tackle a big one: addiction. From the headline-making extremes (power, money, sex, and the ways people spiral) to the stuff hiding in plain sight (social media doom-scrolling, sugar cravings, nicotine, and alcohol), they break down what addiction looks like in real life and why it’s often less “bad choices” and more a cycle of coping and reward. The conversation also digs into cannabis through an honest lens: intentional use vs. escapism, why stigma skews the conversation, and how support systems, habit replacement, and self-awareness can actually help people change. Raw, real, and surprisingly practical.
 
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Educational discussion, not medical or religious advice. Know your local laws and use responsibly.
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Tobacco vs. Cannabis: Smoke, Science, and Sense

Back on the mics, Jake, Sima, and Jessie dig into tobacco: why nicotine hooks so hard, how combustion and additives change risk, and why lighting a cigarette isn’t the same as lighting cannabis. They compare U.S. and European habits (spliffs, smoking rules), talk vapes vs. cigarettes, secondhand smoke, and the real-world harm numbers behind tobacco. The crew also shares practical harm-reduction moves, including how CBD flower/vapes and managing oral fixation helped cut nicotine during their first shop build. Expect stories, stats, and straight talk about stigma, choice, and smarter habits.
 
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Educational discussion, not medical advice; follow local laws and use responsibly.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Everything Medicinal with Cannabis

Fresh off the Tennessee ice storm, Jake, Sima, and Jessie are back to unpack the medicinal side of cannabis: research vs. hype, where it may help (pain, sleep, inflammation, cancer, and epilepsy). A conversation about how studies and education is absolutely necessary. 
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Educational discussion, not medical or religious advice. Know your local laws and use responsibly.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Signal Lost: Sima’s Story from Iran

This week, Sima shares what it was like to grow up in Iran where women had few rights and everyday life was shaped by enforcement, surveillance, and fear. She speaks candidly about rules that controlled bodies and voices, the pressure to conform, and the cost of pushing back. Now, with government-imposed communication blackouts, she has lost contact with family, and Jessie and Jake hold space as she describes the dread of waiting for news that doesn’t come. It’s a raw conversation about control, courage, and the ache of distance when a country goes dark.
 
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Content note: mentions censorship, state violence, and family separation.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

New Year, New Schedule: Rescheduling Talk, Common Sense, and the Weed Olympics

Back from the holiday break, Jake, Sima, and Jessie dig into the latest chatter around the new cannabis scheduling framework, common-sense in cannabis around access, safety, and stigma, and toy around with a new idea for a live event, the Weed Olympics.
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Educational discussion only. Know your local laws and use responsibly.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Cannabis & Religion, Part 2: Faith, Control, and Connection

Jake, Sima, and Jessie continue the series with a fast, candid look at how different faiths view cannabis. You’ll hear perspectives across Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and Sikhism. A grounded reminder that intention, dose, and setting matter.
 
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Educational discussion, not medical or religious advice. Know your local laws and use responsibly.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Cannabis & Religion, Part 1: Christianity

In Part 1 of our Cannabis & Religion series, Jake, Sima, and Jessie explore how Christianity intersects with cannabis use, culture, and community. They look at scripture, discuss historical context, and share thoughtful perspectives as believers who approach cannabis with intention and care.
 
🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple and subscribe for Part 2.🔗 Follow @TheKronicPodcast for clips, resources, and community updates.Educational discussion, not religious or medical advice. Know your local laws and use responsibly.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Out of This World: 3i/Atlas, Aliens, and the Endocannabinoid System

This week, Jake, Sima, and Jessie change things up with a mind-expanding conversation that wanders well beyond the usual lane. What is 3i/Atlas exactly, and why are people asking if it’s alien in origin? If extraterrestrials exist, would they have an endocannabinoid system like ours? The crew explores big questions, compares notes, and shares a few personal experiences that are, frankly, out of this world.
 
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This episode includes speculation and personal stories for entertainment and discussion.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Live at Kron: Reiki Share with Kathryn Ziegler & Friends

Our first live episode: Kathryn Ziegler returns to Kron for a Reiki Share—with friends. Community, intention, and practical takeaways for finding balance and healing, together.
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Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.

Kathryn Ziegler and the KLZ Method

Jake, Sima, and Jessie sit down with Kathryn Ziegler to unpack her KLZ Method, dig into microdosing done right, and share what cannabis truly means to her. Intentional use, balance, and real-life tips inside. 🌿
 
🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple and subscribe for new episodes each week.
🔗 Follow @TheKronicPodcast for clips, BTS, and community updates.
 
Disclaimer: The Kronic Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to purchase or use cannabis. Cannabis laws vary by state and country — always check your local laws before possessing, consuming, or discussing cannabis. Use responsibly and at your own risk. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kron Cannabis or its affiliates.