Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world.

In this episode, we're coming to you live from the NECANN Boston 2026 show floor with Chris Faraone, editor-in-chief of Talking Joints Memo and one of the most respected voices covering cannabis in Massachusetts. From his beginnings as a hip-hop journalist writing for The Source to becoming one of the state's leading cannabis reporters, Chris has spent decades documenting the people, politics, and culture that shape the industry.

Chris shares his journey from Queens, New York, to Boston, how cannabis became one of his most important reporting beats, and why Massachusetts has developed one of the most unique cannabis communities in the country. We also dive into the evolution of legalization, the challenges facing today's operators, misconceptions about the Massachusetts market, and the ongoing efforts to roll back adult-use cannabis despite overwhelming public support.

Along the way, Chris reflects on his first experiences with cannabis, the rise of modern products like gummies and concentrates, and what makes Massachusetts cannabis culture different from anywhere else in the country.

In this episode, we dig into cannabis journalism, legalization, market evolution, community building, and the stories that continue to shape the future of cannabis in Massachusetts.

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