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Greetings, industry leaders and canna-preneurs! This is your B2B hub, dissecting the trends shaping the cannabis accessory landscape.We're your co-pilots, navigating the legal terrain, financial ecosystems, and the evolving social impact of this dynamic market. Think of HQ² as your strategic partner, offering data-driven insights and expert perspectives through our insightful series. HQ² empowers you to make informed decisions and capitalize on the exciting opportunities within the cannabis accessory industry. So, buckle up and join the conversation!
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What is HQ² about?
Greetings, industry leaders and canna-preneurs! This is your B2B hub, dissecting the trends shaping the cannabis accessory landscape. We're your co-pilots, navigating the legal terrain, financial ecosystems, and the evolving social impact of this dynamic market. Think of HQ² as your strategic partner, offering data-driven insights and expert perspectives through our insightful series.
Who hosts HQ²?
HQ² is hosted by HQ Magazine. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has HQ² covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Santa Suits in Summer & Schedule I Shenanigans" (6 August 2025, 9 minutes), "Heavy Hitters, High Stakes: Your August Issue Preview" (24 July 2025, 10 minutes), and "Crackdowns, Pouches, and Property Booms" (16 July 2025, 12 minutes).
How often does HQ² publish?
HQ² publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on HQ²?
Booking probability for HQ² is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HQ² requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HQ²'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch HQ²?
The strongest fits for HQ² are Other Durable Goods Wholesale. HQ² has a society audience.
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HQ Magazine hosts HQ², a society podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Jul 24, 202510 minS0<p>From couture cannabis to data-driven dabs, this week’s HeadLine is stacked. Creative Director David Pogge previews the August issue of HQ Magazine, featuring style disruptors like Pinks founder Ali Bianco...
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Jun 25, 20259 minS1<p>Governor Abbott just saved the Texas hemp market with a veto that shocked the state—and gave head shops a reason to celebrate. Plus, we crack open the July issue of HQ for our hottest stories, smartest strategies...
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- Jun 13, 20254 minS0
<p>This week on The HeadLine, we take a closer look at the recent wave of reporting around the federal court decision involving RAW Rolling Papers and Republic Brands.</p><p>A press release issued on June 10 reignited...
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Capitol Hill vs. Hemp!
Jun 11, 202511 minS1<p>Capitol Hill takes aim at hemp. We break down the bill that could wipe out THCA flower and Delta-8 overnight. Plus: RAW faces a federal injunction, the vape supply chain hits a wall, and Texas picks a fight with its...
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Jan 7, 202512 minS0<p>An inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and thriving against the odds. 🌟 This episode explores how embracing life’s challenges head-on can lead to incredible personal growth and a renewed perspective on...
- Dec 4, 20249 minS0
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- Dec 4, 202421 minS0
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- Aug 30, 20247 minS0
<p>Join us in this episode as we sit down with Rebecca Abraham, a trailblazing nurse and the founder of Plesio Health, who is on a mission to revolutionize the American medical community's approach to cannabis in...
- Aug 18, 202438 minS0
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Episode #6
"Coughy" Talk - Game Night
Aug 6, 202434 minS0<p>This episode, David, Jeff and Nick take a few minutes to dig into the new regs on hemp beverages in Lousiana and Iowa, but spend the majority of the show playing a new game David invented called “Cannabis Strain or...
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Episode #4
"Coughy" Talk - Our Newest Episode Ever!
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Jun 12, 202457 minS0<p>While Nick’s off galivanting in Greece, David and Jeff are soldiering on, exploring the nuances at the intersection of legality, culture, and counter-cultural commerce with reckless abandon. Not to be left...
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