Field Reporter - Seirah Royin is a multi-talented writer, reporter, businesswoman and passionate newcomer to the Cannabis world through her role as Field Reporter for Cannabis Planet. An honors graduate of Duke University, Seirah brings intelligence and a genuine compassion to the plight of patients and collectives. She is proud to be a member of the Cannabis Planet team to help spread awareness and educate the public about the importance of Cannabis in alternative healthcare, regardless of the fact that she herself does not personally use cannabis.
Field Reporter - Dragonfly de la Luz is a writer, model, nomad, and chronnoisseur who travels the world sniffing out cannabis cultures and counter-cultures in diverse communities and contexts, and chronicles her adventures in feature articles for Cannabis Culture and West Coast Cannabis magazines. A long-time, passionate activist, Dragonfly uses her media platforms as a journalist and reporter to raise awareness on issues affecting cannabis users around the world and to galvanize communities to take action. She studied English Literature and Women’s Studies at the University of New Mexico before pursuing her graduate career in Feminism, Social Justice, and Education at the University of British Columbia. Her column, “Getting High with Dragonfly,” which evaluates the medicinal and recreational aspects of various strains, appears in West Coast Cannabis magazine.
Field Reporter - Ngaio Bealum - Ngaio is a 21st Century Renaissance Man...Musician, Juggler, Comedian, Magazine Publisher, Parent, and a Cannabis Activist...He also can cook! Ngaoi has been a centerpiece on Comedy Central and is the publisher of West Coast Cannabis Magazine. Ngaio, season 1 co- host, is a staple of Cannabis Planet and will continue to report from the field, bringing his keen insight to Cannabis Planet. Watch for his celebrity interviews, cannabis cooking recipes, comedy and more.
Agricultural Guru - Ed Rosenthal ~ Ed Rosenthal is a California horticulturist, author, publisher, Cannabis grower, and a pioneer in the movement for his advocacy work for the legalization of cannabis use. Ed has served as a columnist for High Times Magazine during the 80's & 90's and his column can presently be found in West Coast Cannabis Magazine among others. Considered the "Guru of Growing" Ed will give Cannabis Planet viewers weekly growing tips and tours of various grow operations.
Cannabis Cooking - Mike Delao has been a chef for 10 yrs and a Medical Marijuana patient for the past five years. Mike was one of the founders of the California Medical Marijuana Association and OC Collective. Mike was Head Chef at Embassy Suites in Irvine, CA before he decided to dedicate his culinary skills exclusively for his medical patients.
Advertising - Mary-Jane Media Group ~ The Mary-Jane Media Group is a full service advertising agency focused on Medical Cannabis. Bradley Patrick is the principle and founder and is himself a patient, an advocate, cinematographer and editor. All Cannabis Planet advertising is produced free of charge to our clients. Robert J. Ohneiser is the Production Coordinator and will handle your day to day needs
Executive Producer - Brad Lane ~ Brad is a snowboarder, surfer, artist, and entrepreneur who has most recently turned to Cannabis Activism. A long time supporter of Medical Cannabis and of California Prop. 215 he has created Cannabis Planet to help inform and educate the people on the merits of this incredible natural resource that we should utilize as a nation and a planet.
Co-Host - Brandon Stone is a Princeton University educated Cannabis Activist, artist, musician, D.J. and writer. Brandon was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, and from a young age was exposed to cannabis culture and cultivation. Brandon studied English Literature while at Princeton, writing his thesis on Postmodern Shakespearian Cinema. Today, Brandon is very grateful to be a part of Cannabis Planet and is a passionate activist for patients rights as well as complete legalization of cannabis.
Co-Host - Jean Marie Tolkien - Jean Marie is a long time cannabis connoisseur and cultivator. She moved to California in 2008 to escape Cannabis prohibition in her home state. She has high hopes that cannabis will be legalized across the United States, so that people are free to live, partake, and grow as they please. She is happy that Cannabis planet gives her an opportunity to spread this important message!
News Anchor - Patrick Finerty brings over 15 years of TV & radio broadcast news & hosting experience to Cannabis Planet. As an award winning journalist & host in Los Angeles, Pat won a Golden Mike Award for his coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks while at KFWB-AM980 News Talk and he hosted a daily investment program at KWHY-TV22 The Business Channel. In Chicago he won a Cable Award for the documentary HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS and hosted a talk-show on the full service A.C. station WFYR-FM103.5. In Washington D.C. he worked at the NBC O&O station WRC-TV4 as an analyst, and was a segment producer, reporter & anchor for AWN Cable News in Northern Virginia. A graduate of the University of Miami's MBA program, Pat has unique insight into economic, commercial & political issues of the day. Pat is not a cannabis user yet he feels our important message needs to be heard.
