From Grow Room to Global Voice: How Lance of First Smoke of the Day Is Shaping Cannabis Culture

Meet Lance — The Voice Behind the Smoke

In this no-holds-barred episode of MiCannaCast, hosts CannaDave, Groovee, and Summer Skyy sit down with none other than Lance, better known as Blackleaf — co-founder of the groundbreaking cannabis podcast First Smoke of the Day.

With over 23 years in the game, Lance has worn many hats: cultivator, content creator, entrepreneur, and most importantly — cultural curator.

What started as a grower’s hustle has evolved into a global media platform spotlighting the real ones in the industry, from OGs to up-and-comers, extract artists to brand architects. First Smoke of the Day isn’t just a podcast — it’s a cannabis archive for the culture.

“It’s not about me. It’s about pulling gems from our guests. That’s the whole mission of First Smoke.” – Lance

👉 Check out First Smoke of the Day on YouTube

Michigan’s Time to Shine — And Why Lance is All In

Lance makes it clear: Michigan is on fire. From the terp-filled jars to vertically integrated operators who own their own grows, buildings, and dispensaries, it’s a blueprint for what the cannabis industry could look like nationwide.

“I don’t know anyone in Cali who owns their land anymore,” he says. “In Michigan, I meet 35-year-old growers who own everything. That’s the dream.”

With CannaDave, Groovee, and Summer Skyy representing their home state proudly, the conversation paints a picture of grassroots ownership, passion-first brands, and community-driven growth.

Spray Packs, Fake Hype & Standing on Integrity

One of the most powerful segments of the episode dives into a controversial topic: spray packs and shady cannabis brands. As Lance shares, media creators are constantly approached by bad actors with big budgets. But that doesn’t mean you take the bag.

“We’ve been offered $20K/month by fake brands. But we won’t push garbage. Period.” – @firstsmokeoftheday

That’s the First Smoke code: Real guests. Real cannabis. Real conversations. No clout-chasing. No sellouts.

Terps, Tech, and the Rise of “Lantz” 🌱

Lance drops major heat about flavor trends, strain predictions, and his pick for Strain of the Year: Lantz.

A citrus-forward cross with sweet gas, uplifting highs, and incredible mouthfeel, Lantz is the kind of strain that explodes when cultivated by the right hands.

“You give a bad grower fire genetics? That fire’s gone. But give a good grower any strain, and it’ll come out magic.”

Blackleaf’s Wild Origin Story: From Frat House to Flower Fame

One of the most memorable parts of the episode is Lance’s raw backstory — including a fraternity house accident involving a glass coffee table that sparked his entry into cannabis entrepreneurship.

From slinging eighths in college to growing elite genetics in Florida, to running one of the world’s top cannabis podcasts, Lance’s story is as wild as it is inspiring.

Vape Tech, Rosin Collabs & Winning Hardware

The crew also dives into the future of rosin pens, hardware innovation, and why some pens just don’t do the flower justice.

Highlights include:

• Collabs with Blue River Terps
• Vape hardware development with AVD / Active
• Fruity Pebbles and Presidential Kush from the Blackleaf archive

The Future of Cannabis (And Why Legalization Might Not Save Us)

Don’t expect a feel-good fantasy here. Lance and the hosts dig deep into the harsh truths about federal legalization, investor burnout, and overregulation.

“We went from dreaming about legalization to being afraid of it. If it’s done wrong, it’ll kill the culture.”

From broken licensing systems to million-dollar consumption lounges that barely exist, the episode makes one thing clear:

Legalization isn’t the finish line — it’s just another starting point.

Why First Smoke of the Day Matters — Now More Than Ever

In an industry flooded with hype and noise, First Smoke of the Day continues to set the standard for real, unfiltered cannabis conversations. With over 200 episodes and counting, FSOTD has become a media hub for growers, breeders, brand builders, and cannabis lovers alike.

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