Episode: 061 - Lou Pino of Gene Traders
The High Ya Doin Show - Season 3, Episode: 061 10/5/2026
Episode: 059 - Lou Founder of Gene Traders: Cannabis Genetics, Corporate Politics & Quality Over THC
This week's episode we sit down with Lou from Gene Traders, a longtime cannabis activist, former zoning commissioner, and event promoter who helped connect growers and caregivers with quality genetics, seeds, clones, and cultivation knowledge. Lou shares how his journey into the cannabis industry led to the creation of Gene Traders in 2016 and discusses the challenges facing independent cannabis businesses.
From corporate lobbying and licensing fees that threaten small operators to restrictions on cannabis marketing, mold remediation labeling, and the changing hemp and hydroponics markets, the conversation dives deep into the issues shaping the industry. The crew also challenges the obsession with high THC percentages, emphasizing why genetics, flavor, effects, and proper curing should matter more than lab numbers on a label.
It's a conversation about protecting independent growers, supporting cannabis culture, and putting quality ahead of corporate profits.
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