Podcast Summary: Chente Ydrach – ¿Cómo fumar marihuana en público?

Date: February 1, 2026
Host: Chente Ydrach
Main Guests/Panelists: Audi, Carlito, Goodwin, Chino
Special Guest (Remote): Miguel Cori (Stash Company, Connecticut)

Episode Overview

This episode of “Dame la Verde” (“Give Me the Green”), part of Chente Ydrach’s podcast series, dives into the realities and legalities around consuming cannabis in public in Puerto Rico. The cast dissects a recent legal case, current patient protections, struggles with enforcement, and larger issues with societal and legal adaptation. The episode also traverses cannabis culture—history, product innovations, subcultures in Puerto Rico and the diaspora, and ends with a look at the international context for cannabis consumption.

Tone: Informal, humorous, passionate, practical.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cannabis Consumption & Law in Puerto Rico

• Legal Case Breakdown

  • [06:14–13:05]
    Audi and Goodwin detail a recent legal case in Aibonito where two medical cannabis patients were arrested for consumption in a parked car.
    • Both had full documentation and their purchases matched receipts.
    • Despite compliance, a young, inexperienced police officer processed them under the controlled substances act.
    • Goodwin argues it was a regulatory—not criminal—matter; possession/consumption in public should only mean an administrative sanction if you’re a patient, not criminal charges.
    • Quote:
      • “Si tú eres un paciente con licencia, lo más que pueden hacer es referirte a la agencia administrativa… que te multen o que te quiten la licencia de paciente, que nunca ha pasado.” – Goodwin [07:25]
    • The case was dismissed, but not before the patients lost time and peace of mind and had their car impounded.

• Knowledge Gaps in Law Enforcement

  • [09:11]
    Carlito stresses the disconnect between legal reform and police training:
    • “Aquí a la policía no le llega ni siquiera un email, no le llega una información diciéndole esta ley ha cambiado, tienen que procesar de esta manera.”
    • Many people can't afford legal help and default in conflicts with police.

• Advice to Patients & Consumers

  • Keep your patient license and all purchase documentation.
  • Consume only in trusted, private places to avoid misunderstandings.
  • If you encounter legal trouble, seek knowledgeable legal help.
  • Quote:
    • “Tu licencia… es tu evidencia de que puedes consumir, de que no tienes problemas.” – Carlito [10:17]

2. The Need for Safe Consumption Spaces

• [13:54–17:07]

  • The car is “el lugar seguro” (the safe place) for many patients, a workaround due to lack of designated consumption spaces.
  • The cast expresses the need for future “cannabis lounges” or dedicated spaces, akin to clubs in Barcelona.
  • Draws parallels with social trends in car usage as “studios” for privacy.

• Quote:

  • “No podemos fumar en unos bleachers porque van a llamar la policía… la gente no puede entender todavía que la manera de consumir el cannabis fumando ha pasado, está pasando y va a pasar siempre.” – Carlito [15:54]

3. The Intersection of Cannabis & Gun Licenses

• [17:07–18:03]
  • Many are turning in their medical cards to obtain gun licenses, thinking they can only have one or the other; but it’s explained you can legally have both.
  • Misconceptions still prevail despite legal clarifications and federal rescheduling.
  • Quote:
    • “Puedes tener licencia de armas y puedes tener licencia de paciente.” – Audi [17:34]

4. Cannabis Products, Strains & Culture

• [18:50–24:45]
  • The team reviews and riffs on current strains and products, such as Borincana’s Garlic Mince, Pineapple Coffee Creamer, and Cheese Trix.
  • They describe flavors, effects (salty, sweet, fruity), and market demand (e.g., Garlic Mince and Core Snoop sold out).
  • Quote:
    • “El Garlic Mince tú lo hueles y… te da el olor a gajo y al final frutas y así mismo… lo pruebas, te sabe salado y después dulcecito.” – Audi & Goodwin [19:11/19:18]

5. Cannabis in History – The “Ice Princess” & Ancient Use

• [25:02–30:12]
  • The story of the 2,500-year-old “Ice Princess” from Siberia, found buried with cannabis, is shared to highlight historical medicinal use for severe illness.
  • Connects the ancient use of cannabis with contemporary medical purposes, countering the stigma that it’s a new or recreational-only phenomenon.
  • Quote:
    • “Su historia es la prueba irrefutable de que el uso terapéutico del cannabis no es una moda ni es un invento moderno.” – Carlito [27:31]

6. Diaspora & International Cannabis Scenes

• [33:05–43:58]
  • Discussion of Puerto Rican cannabis connections in places like Orlando, New York, and Connecticut.
  • Banter about the quality gap in product between Puerto Rico and diaspora communities (“los dispensarios son una porquería…”).
  • Remote Interview: Miguel Cori from Stash Company (Connecticut): shares insights on differences between PR and U.S. facilities, product quality, and his experiences bringing his products to market in CT.
  • Quote:
    • “Las facilidades en PR... todas están bien limpias, todas son elite, todo está bien cuidado.” – Carlito/Audi paraphrasing Miguel Cori [40:25]

7. Cannabis as Lifestyle, Not Just Medicine

• Cannabis is seen as lifestyle—community, ritual, history—beyond patient use.
  • “El cannabis una medicina, pero también es una manera de vivir, también es un estilo de vida.” – Carlito [28:13]

8. Technical Innovations – Rolling Papers and Industry History

• [53:03–60:56]
  • Feature on a veteran Spanish worker in the rolling paper industry, tying to the legacy and massive scale (over 1 billion booklets!).
  • RAW and other paper brands’ histories, innovations in paper technology (e.g., beehive weave for even burning), and the global industry.
  • Debates favorite papers and how the culture around rolling papers carries tradition and innovation.
  • Quote:
    • “El cabrón de RAW fue el que trajo esa tecnología para atrás, porque eso no estaba… cuando yo probé un RAW así.” – Goodwin [57:51]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Combating Misinformation

  • “Muchos de nosotros no tenemos los recursos económicos para pagar un abogado… la ley se va a inclinar por el oficial si no tienes quien te defienda bien.” – Carlito [09:44]

• Cannabis Product Review

  • “Cuando lo pruebas, cabrón, te sabe salado. Y después dulcecito… Es ridículo.” – Goodwin [19:18]

• Historical Perspective

  • “Su historia es la prueba irrefutable de que el uso terapéutico del cannabis no es una moda ni es un invento moderno.” – Carlito [27:31]

• Community & Privacy

  • “Fumar en el carro es como fumar en tu lugar seguro.” – Carlito [15:55]

• Cultural Export

  • “La marca de Borincana ha logrado establecerse ya como algo que la gente quiere venir a probar… parte del legado de la marca es eso.” – Carlito [44:01]

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |-----------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Snoop Dogg and cannabis culture intro | 00:35–05:05 | | Legal case in Aibonito, patient protections | 06:14–13:05 | | Safe space/car as consumption spot debate | 13:54–17:07 | | Guns & medical cannabis license clarification | 17:07–18:03 | | Product reviews: Garlic Mince, etc. | 18:50–24:45 | | Cannabis history, “Ice Princess” | 25:02–30:12 | | Diaspora stories, U.S. comparison, interview | 33:05–43:58 | | Rolling paper history, RAW, industry talk | 53:03–60:56 |

Conclusion

The episode weaves together comedy, personal stories, legal insight, and cultural analysis, all through the lens of Puerto Rico’s cannabis community. Listeners walk away informed about both how to protect themselves as cannabis patients/consumers and why understanding the broader context—legal, cultural, and historical—is essential. The recurring call is for safe spaces, accurate information, and stronger ties between law, enforcement, and society.

Final note:

• “El cariño es mutuo… sin ustedes, nosotros no seguimos aquí.” – Carlito [60:58]

Socials/Contact for the Panel:

• Audi: Puerto Rico Liga Marihuana
• Chino Nino: chinonino.com
• Goodwin, Carlito: through Gallimbo Studios/JustLivit PR

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