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Budtender of the Month: Shane Smart

“I’m an indica man myself”

When he’s not driving around in classic cars, he’s hanging with pops watching pro football or taking his son to the ballpark. Also, he loves taking trips and seeing new places. Follow him on Instagram: @pgl_pint2n1.

To work at a shop with the word “caregivers” in the name, you’ve got to know your stuff about the medicine. 

Yes, you’ve got to know the effects of the different cannabinoids and how they interact with most people. Some folks are just about getting high, but others need CBD for recovery or CBN for sleep. 

What’s the vibe like in your Mexican American family when it comes to Cannabis?
They’re happy that I’m happy with what I’m doing. I mean, growing up, it wasn’t nearly as accepted as it is now because it obviously wasn’t legal. Cannabis was looked down upon for many reasons, mostly because you could go to jail for it. At the time, there weren’t very many ways to get Cannabis without taking some type of risk, so the association at home and around the neighborhood was generally a negative one. 

What’s the opinion now?
They have no problem with it. My parents actually partake in it themselves every now and then.

What have you been hitting lately?
Aw man, I mess with the Bishop Boyz flower. I think it’s the best flower in the valley right now. I’m an indica man myself; it helps me chill and relax, and it’s great for allowing me to rest peacefully. 

What do you like to get into when you’re in your good place?
I’m all about my son. I’m a full-time father, so pretty much everything I do is with my son. We’re always going to some type of game because I think sports are good for kids. I’ve taken him to some Dodgers games, and he just lights up with big smiles at the ballpark. 

Do you want your son to be the next Shohei Ohtani?
That would be sweet, but I think he’s gonna be more a football boy than a baseball boy. He’s sweet, but he’s tough. 

About Mike Ricker

The first time Ricker smoked weed was at a Santana concert at the age of 12. He then followed in his footsteps as an award-winning radio personality who became notorious for offering a stage for bong toking listeners in 9 different markets over 20 years. In 2016, the Cannabis industry came calling and the rest is history.

This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue of California Leaf.

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