{"podcast":{"title":"BIOACTIVE","slug":"bioactive-6545085","podcast_index_feed_id":6545085,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/bioactive","website_url":"https://bioactivepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1b9102fc-2359-11ef-b492-d766a942e4cd/image/aefeaefa99852c82e07c128f3e985279.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.","episode_count":91,"summary":"Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke. Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Through NAP and on her podcast, Riley uses science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm. Riley is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible through social media channels and alternative media which lead to Bioactive; an educational podcast which disseminates the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products. On this bi-weekly podcast, she covers current…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T08:18:58.543133+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bioactive-6545085"},"episode":{"title":"Cannabis Question and Answer Sesh!","slug":"cannabis-question-and-answer-sesh","published_at":"2025-12-12T22:43:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bioactive-6545085/cannabis-question-and-answer-sesh","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bioactive-6545085","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/p.podderapp.com/8355482824/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/SOMC5994328668.mp3?updated=1765579906","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/p.podderapp.com/8355482824/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/SOMC5994328668.mp3?updated=1765579906","summary":"In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk shares a 2025 year-in-review and announces exciting news about teaching a cannabis chemistry and pharmacology course at Vermont State University next Spring. Riley then dives into a Q&A packed with highly requested cannabis education topics, answering real listener questions about nanoemulsification safety, whether CBN truly helps with sleep, and the pros and cons of dabbing concentrates. She also breaks down how to talk to family about cannabis use, the science behind THC:CBD ratios, why “indica vs. sativa” is largely a myth, and how different strain chemistries influence effects. Riley explains the difference between live resin vs. live rosin vape cartridges, how nano cannabis products work in the body, and whether already-vaped cannabis is still edible or effective. If you are curious about cannabis science, consumption methods, harm reduction, or understanding how cannabinoids and terpenes really work, this episode is packed with practical insights. Riley closes with a warm holiday message and a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026. Topics covered: cannabis chemistry, nano THC safety, CBN for sleep, dabbing benefits, THC/CBD ratios, terpene science, talking about cannabis with family, live resin vs. live rosin, cannabis education, pharmacology, cannabis myths, and more. Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on the Year and Future Plans 02:47 Q&A: Exploring Cannabis and Pharmacology 05:56 Creating Custom Cannabis Experiences 08:27 Understanding CBN and Its Effects 10:37 Dabbing: Benefits and Drawbacks 26:37 Understanding Dabs: Pros and Cons 29:03 Coming Out of the Green Closet 32:36 Engaging with the Cannabis Science Community 35:11 Balancing THC with CBD 38:47 THC and Seizure Treatment 41:16 Debunking the Indica v…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk shares a 2025 year-in-review and announces exciting news about teaching a cannabis chemistry and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3225,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bioactive-6545085/episodes/cannabis-question-and-answer-sesh/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bioactive-6545085/cannabis-question-and-answer-sesh.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}