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Hosted by Lumino · business · EN-GB · 199 episodes
The Cannabis Conversation is the leading English-speaking podcast exploring the legal cannabis industry from a European perspective. Founded in 2019 by commercial lawyer Anuj Desai, the show has spent six years bringing together the people shaping this industry - operators, scientists, investors, clinicians, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, for honest, evidence-based conversations that go beyond the headlines. With 194 episodes, The Cannabis Conversation has become a trusted resource for professionals navigating one of the world's fastest-moving sectors. In late 2025, Anuj passed the reins to Nikita Cretu & Thomas Gray from Lumino - Europe's leading cannabis recruitment agency, who have taken stewardship of the podcast's next chapter. Powered by the belief that an industry is only as good as the people in it, the show continues its mission: to illuminate the industry by bringing the right voices into the seat. Guests span the full spectrum, from founders
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Cannabis Conversation is the leading English-speaking podcast exploring the legal cannabis industry from a European perspective. Founded in 2019 by commercial lawyer Anuj Desai, the show has spent six years bringing together the people shaping this industry - operators, scientists, investors, clinicians, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, for honest, evidence-based conversations that go beyond the headlines.
The Cannabis Conversation Podcast is hosted by Lumino. The show has published 199 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How a 35-Person Company Took Over Germany's Medical Cannabis Market Stefan Adomeit" (1 July 2026, 75 minutes), "From Startup to Global Acquisition: How Sanity Group Was Built to a €250m Valuation🟢 Finn Hänsel" (3 June 2026, 77 minutes), and "What’s Next for German Cannabis? (The Data Might Surprise You..) 🟢 Alfredo Pascual" (6 May 2026, 82 minutes).
The Cannabis Conversation Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 199 episodes.
Booking probability for The Cannabis Conversation Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Cannabis Conversation Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Cannabis Conversation Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lumino hosts The Cannabis Conversation Podcast, a business show with 199 episodes published.
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The Cannabis Conversation Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Adomeit, Managing Director of Remexian Pharma, one of Europe's leading medical cannabis distributors and Germany's largest importer by volume. Stefan shares the remarkable...
Episode #6
In this episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we sit down with Finn Age Hänsel, Founder and Managing Director of Sanity Group, one of Europe's most influential cannabis companies. Finn shares the remarkable journey...
Episode #5
We've all been holding on to the edges of our seats to see how the situation in the German cannabis market unfolds. Today, we have the pleasure of having a conversation with Alfredo Pascual, CFA who is renowned as one...
Episode #4
In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant to make its entry into the cannabis...
Episode #3
In dieser Episode haben wir das Vergnügen, Tobias Bosse zu begrüssen, mit dem wir erkunden, wie man eine Marke in einer Branche wie Cannabis aufbaut, in der die konventionellen Regeln oft nicht gelten. Tobias Bosse ist...
Episode #2
Chatting in-depth with Dr. Nigel Gale about EU-GMP cannabis cultivation best practices, what led to his latest success, debunking some popular cannabis cultivation myths, building happy & high performing cultivation...
Episode #1
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, our host, Anuj Desai, speaks with Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu, the co-founders of Lumino, Europe's leading recruitment agency for the legal cannabis industry. We...
Episode #194
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM). We explore his journey into cannabis medicine, its...
Episode #193
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital. We look at the European Cannabis Industry from an investment...
Episode #192
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK. We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of incorporating cannabis into...
Episode #191
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice. We explore cannabis regulation in the UK, and overcoming...
Episode #190
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We explore...
Episode #189
Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from Cancard - the largest...
Episode #188
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series. We discuss the Juicy Fields...
Episode #187
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The...
Episode #186
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia - Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along the entire cannabis...
Episode #185
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikolaas Faes, a senior research analyst at Bryan, Garnier & Co - an independent full-service investment bank for European healthcare and...
Episode #184
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer. We explore some of the different ways to grow cannabis, focusing on seeds, as well as discussing some...
Episode #183
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Zach Klein, documentary maker and producer of "The Scientist," a film about Professor Raphael Mechoulam. We pay tribute to the life and work of...
Episode #182
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data - providers of data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers. We explore cannabis consumer patterns, pricing...
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