Delta Dispatch Podcast
Conversations with executives, regulators, and analysts at the intersection of cannabis, consumer packaged goods, and the regulatory shifts reshaping both. Hosted by Ian Dominguez, founder of Delta Emerald Ventures.
Episodes feature interviews with industry leaders, live panel discussions from CannaBev Summit, and solo commentary on market developments. The podcast is publicly available. The written Delta Dispatch publication is available by invitation.
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Episode Catalog
| # | Episode | Guests | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | What Distributors Actually Think About THCFour wholesalers on what it takes to get a THC drink distributed. | Michael Hermann (Allied Beverage Group), Justin Crouch (Southern Crown Partners), Chad Stone (Breakthru Beverage), Will Shearer (United Distributors) Moderated by Austin Sawyer (CounterMeasures) |
Oct 2026 |
| 17 | Microdose Beverages Meet Convenience RetailWhere shoppers try their first THC drink, and why states block it. | Jake Bullock (Cann), Lonnie McQuirter (36th & Lyn, NACS), Thomas Winstanley (Edibles.com), Grant Bleecher (TruAge) Moderated by Melissa Vonder Haar (CSP C-Store Cannabis Board) |
Oct 2026 |
| 16 | Is the THC Beverage Category Investable?Three investors on what unlocks capital for THC beverage brands now. | Ryan Lake (J.P. Morgan), Brian Rosen (InvestBev), Ian Dominguez (Delta Emerald Ventures) Moderated by AnnaRae Grabstein (Wolf Meyer) |
Oct 2026 |
| 14 | A $4Bn Bet That Was 15 Years EarlyConstellation's former CFO on the Canopy bet and what comes next. | David Klein (former CFO, Constellation Brands) | Oct 2026 |
| 13 | Trail Magic: Adaptability, THC Bans & AIA Minnesota cider maker on running a THC brand under a ban threat. | Jason Dayton, David O'Neill (Trail Magic) | Aug 2026 |
| 12 | The Sober Gen Z Myth: What's Really Happening to AlcoholTwo beverage reporters take apart the sober Gen Z story. | Dave Infante (Fingers), Kate Bernot (Sightlines) | Jul 2026 |
| 11 | Together We Are Heavy: Brewers Association on Building a CategoryCraft beer's regulatory playbook, translated for THC beverages. | Bart Watson (Brewers Association) | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Boston Beer's Head of Cannabis Goes to SchoolPost-repeal probation and what it means for THC drinks today. | Paul Weaver (Boston Beer), Lisa Jacobson (UC Santa Barbara) | May 2026 |
| 9 | Prohibition History and What It Means for CannabisWhat alcohol's 200-year regulatory swing tells cannabis beverages. | Lisa Jacobson (UC Santa Barbara) | May 2026 |
| 8 | How Retailers Are Selling THC BeveragesBig retailers on velocity, compliance and what brands get wrong. | Rebekah Stevenson (Circle K), Jon Halper (Top Ten Liquors), David Larue (ABC Fine Wine & Spirits), Jason Zelinski (NielsenIQ) | May 2026 |
| 7 | Regulatory Game Theory: Safety Stack or Distribution Mandate?Does mandatory wholesaler control make THC drinks safer? A live debate. | Glenn McElfresh (Plift, Perfectly Dosed), Jon Halper (Top Ten Liquors), Reilly Dunn (Groove Wagon) | May 2026 |
| 6 | Three-Tier Distribution for THC: The Real EconomicsSlotting fees, velocity and the real cost of three-tier distribution. | Emily Heintz (Sechey), Ryan Moses (Best Brands), David Larue (ABC Fine Wine & Spirits), Steve Jabour (Spec's), Rebecca Maisel (NBWA, Gulf Distributing) | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | What Does an Even Playing Field Actually Mean?Boston Beer, GTI and Tilray on what fair rules look like. | Seng Robertson (Boston Beer), Rick Schepp (Green Thumb Industries), Sam Garfinkel (Tilray) Moderated by John Bodnovich (American Beverage Licensees) |
Apr 2026 |
| 4 | How Federal Agencies Will Collide With State Cannabis LawsWhat happens when federal agencies meet state THC rules. | Norm Birenbaum (Cannabis Regulators Association), Dawson Hobbs (WSWA), Graham Rigby (AHPA) Moderated by Dan Fabricant (NPA) |
Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Why Beverage Standards Matter More Than You ThinkHow certifications and standards keep THC drinks on the shelf. | John Lynch (KushTRAX), David Vaillencourt (ASTM), Dave Moore (Climbing Kites) Moderated by Peter Berg (Frontier Risk) |
Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Cannabis Beverage Regulation State by StateConnecticut, Tennessee and the fragmented state map for THC drinks. | Lila McKinley (Connecticut Cannabis Control Division), Curtis Harrington (Belcher Sykes Harrington), Michelle Bodian (Nowadays) Moderated by Sara Brittany Somerset (United Nations) |
Mar 2026 |
| 1 | The Political Imperative for THC BeveragesWhy the industry has to align on low-dose rules to survive. | Eric Brewer (Total Wine & More), Dawson Hobbs (WSWA), Justin Ashby (Southern Crown Partners) Moderated by Diana Eberlein (CABA) |
Mar 2026 |