David and Adriana enjoy a thought-provoking conversation (and a poke in the eye) with Brett Puffenbarger, VP of Marketing, Green Check Verified, and cannabis industry influencer. Hot topics include sexism in the industry, the infamous "T-shirt guys" from MJBizCon, and hard drug use at cannabis events. Branding Bud Live launches a new audience participation game - "Puff of Pass".

Featuring an interview with James Zachodni, Co-founder of Dope Magazine and Farechild Events, and one of the ultimate party-throwers in the cannabis industry. We'll be previewing the upcoming MJBIZCON week in Vegas and all the happenings around town, including Farechild's "Shangri-La" event.

Flavor, form and function are just the tip of the iceberg. We sat down with the Ben Gaines, Director of Marketing at WYLD - the nation's biggest edibles brand. Find out how they parlayed the wilderness and lifestyle culture of Oregon into a memorable brand experience for the entire U.S.

"For anyone who wants to join the cannabis industry, it's still a great moment." --- Andreas Neumann, Chief Creative Officer, Jushi Holdings Inc. It's a tough time for a lot of #cannabis #businesses, but the adventure is just beginning.

Read the interview with Steven Phan, Co-Founder of Come Back Daily, about the evolving NY cannabis landscape. Listen in to learn about everything you don't know about NY cannabis. "Branding Bud Live" offers productive distractions for the cannabis industry with weekly live broadcasts every Thursday at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST on LinkedIn Live, where you'll meet many of the industry's top influencers and thought leaders.