Don Kleppin
@dkleppin.bsky.social
🎤 Talking for a living: radio, voiceovers & podcasting
🌱 Cannabis Man host chronicling the green frontier
🧠 News junkie | 🏈 Fantasy football degenerate
📍 Chicago guy | 👶 New dad life
Avid reader, lover of naps, husband to a world class baker
🌱 Cannabis Man host chronicling the green frontier
🧠 News junkie | 🏈 Fantasy football degenerate
📍 Chicago guy | 👶 New dad life
Avid reader, lover of naps, husband to a world class baker
The Best In Grass competition returns to Illinois this Saturday! 🌱
I’m honored to judge again and thrilled to share a new episode featuring Co-Founder Mark Kazinec, plus insights on beverages, courts, and a 20,000-year connection.
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I’m honored to judge again and thrilled to share a new episode featuring Co-Founder Mark Kazinec, plus insights on beverages, courts, and a 20,000-year connection.
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com/the-past-mee...
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Best In Grass competition returns to Illinois this Saturday! 🌱
I’m honored to judge again and thrilled to share a new episode featuring Co-Founder Mark Kazinec, plus insights on beverages, courts, and a 20,000-year connection.
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com/the-past-mee...
I’m honored to judge again and thrilled to share a new episode featuring Co-Founder Mark Kazinec, plus insights on beverages, courts, and a 20,000-year connection.
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com/the-past-mee...
🌱 Big news for Illinois cannabis!
The Best In Grass competition kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 27.
I sat down with Co-Founder Mark Kazinec — full episode drops tomorrow, but here’s a sneak peek 👇
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com
The Best In Grass competition kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 27.
I sat down with Co-Founder Mark Kazinec — full episode drops tomorrow, but here’s a sneak peek 👇
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🌱 Big news for Illinois cannabis!
The Best In Grass competition kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 27.
I sat down with Co-Founder Mark Kazinec — full episode drops tomorrow, but here’s a sneak peek 👇
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com
The Best In Grass competition kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 27.
I sat down with Co-Founder Mark Kazinec — full episode drops tomorrow, but here’s a sneak peek 👇
🎧 cannabisman.libsyn.com
🎧 New Cannabis Man!
🍿 Weirdly perfect munchie combos
🔥 Gusher preroll review
🏋️♂️ Stoners exercise more than they eat fast food?!
🏒 Former NHLers making cannabis moves
📞 Got your own food pairing? Call/text: 872-269-2403
Listen & share with your high-minded crew 🌿
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🍿 Weirdly perfect munchie combos
🔥 Gusher preroll review
🏋️♂️ Stoners exercise more than they eat fast food?!
🏒 Former NHLers making cannabis moves
📞 Got your own food pairing? Call/text: 872-269-2403
Listen & share with your high-minded crew 🌿
sites.libsyn.com/578290/high-...
June 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎧 New Cannabis Man!
🍿 Weirdly perfect munchie combos
🔥 Gusher preroll review
🏋️♂️ Stoners exercise more than they eat fast food?!
🏒 Former NHLers making cannabis moves
📞 Got your own food pairing? Call/text: 872-269-2403
Listen & share with your high-minded crew 🌿
sites.libsyn.com/578290/high-...
🍿 Weirdly perfect munchie combos
🔥 Gusher preroll review
🏋️♂️ Stoners exercise more than they eat fast food?!
🏒 Former NHLers making cannabis moves
📞 Got your own food pairing? Call/text: 872-269-2403
Listen & share with your high-minded crew 🌿
sites.libsyn.com/578290/high-...
New Cannabis Man episode out tomorrow:
– U.S. Hemp bans?
– North Carolina goes green
– CT cracking down
– Booze losing biz to bud
– Talking M&A, legacy & patience w/ Tony Schor 🌿
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/578290
#CannabisPodcast #WeedNews #CannabisHallOfFame
– U.S. Hemp bans?
– North Carolina goes green
– CT cracking down
– Booze losing biz to bud
– Talking M&A, legacy & patience w/ Tony Schor 🌿
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/578290
#CannabisPodcast #WeedNews #CannabisHallOfFame
Cannabis Man
Dive into the evolving world of cannabis with Cannabis Man, a podcast that unravels America's complex relationship with this dynamic plant. From historical controversies to current decriminalization e...
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June 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
New Cannabis Man episode out tomorrow:
– U.S. Hemp bans?
– North Carolina goes green
– CT cracking down
– Booze losing biz to bud
– Talking M&A, legacy & patience w/ Tony Schor 🌿
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/578290
#CannabisPodcast #WeedNews #CannabisHallOfFame
– U.S. Hemp bans?
– North Carolina goes green
– CT cracking down
– Booze losing biz to bud
– Talking M&A, legacy & patience w/ Tony Schor 🌿
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/578290
#CannabisPodcast #WeedNews #CannabisHallOfFame
If I read the word "quietly" in one more headline, I am going to fucking scream.
June 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If I read the word "quietly" in one more headline, I am going to fucking scream.
🚨 New Cannabis Man episode!
🎙️ I chat with Tyson 2.0 CEO & COO about going global
🍋 Reviews Howdy’s THC drinks
🇿🇦 South Africa goes green
📉 DEA’s wild psychosis claim
🌿 Top terpenes for anxiety
🔗 Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/578290/howdy...
#CannabisNews #Tyson20 #WeedPodcast
🎙️ I chat with Tyson 2.0 CEO & COO about going global
🍋 Reviews Howdy’s THC drinks
🇿🇦 South Africa goes green
📉 DEA’s wild psychosis claim
🌿 Top terpenes for anxiety
🔗 Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/578290/howdy...
#CannabisNews #Tyson20 #WeedPodcast
Cannabis Man: Howdy, Tyson 2.0, and a Global Green Wave with Adam Wilks and Ryan Burke
In this episode of Cannabis Man, host Don Kleppin shares personal updates from Chicagoland as he prepares for a big family move and reflects on birthday wishes from listeners. He also shares his excit...
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May 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🚨 New Cannabis Man episode!
🎙️ I chat with Tyson 2.0 CEO & COO about going global
🍋 Reviews Howdy’s THC drinks
🇿🇦 South Africa goes green
📉 DEA’s wild psychosis claim
🌿 Top terpenes for anxiety
🔗 Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/578290/howdy...
#CannabisNews #Tyson20 #WeedPodcast
🎙️ I chat with Tyson 2.0 CEO & COO about going global
🍋 Reviews Howdy’s THC drinks
🇿🇦 South Africa goes green
📉 DEA’s wild psychosis claim
🌿 Top terpenes for anxiety
🔗 Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/578290/howdy...
#CannabisNews #Tyson20 #WeedPodcast
Tried the new Mandarin Pomelo flavor from WYNK 🍊 — light, crisp, & full of that signature subtlety.
0 cals. 0 sugar. 0 fat. Just smooth THC vibes. Perfect for Summer. 🌞
As I've said many times on Cannabis Man, cannabevs are exploding with good reason.
Anyone else sipping this yet? #WYNK
0 cals. 0 sugar. 0 fat. Just smooth THC vibes. Perfect for Summer. 🌞
As I've said many times on Cannabis Man, cannabevs are exploding with good reason.
Anyone else sipping this yet? #WYNK
May 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Tried the new Mandarin Pomelo flavor from WYNK 🍊 — light, crisp, & full of that signature subtlety.
0 cals. 0 sugar. 0 fat. Just smooth THC vibes. Perfect for Summer. 🌞
As I've said many times on Cannabis Man, cannabevs are exploding with good reason.
Anyone else sipping this yet? #WYNK
0 cals. 0 sugar. 0 fat. Just smooth THC vibes. Perfect for Summer. 🌞
As I've said many times on Cannabis Man, cannabevs are exploding with good reason.
Anyone else sipping this yet? #WYNK
“I’ve gone almost two years without taking any painkillers.”
Ian McGann survived a brain stem stroke—and credits cannabis with helping him through it.
New episode drops tomorrow.
#CannabisMan #StrokeSurvivor #MedicalCannabis
Ian McGann survived a brain stem stroke—and credits cannabis with helping him through it.
New episode drops tomorrow.
#CannabisMan #StrokeSurvivor #MedicalCannabis
May 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“I’ve gone almost two years without taking any painkillers.”
Ian McGann survived a brain stem stroke—and credits cannabis with helping him through it.
New episode drops tomorrow.
#CannabisMan #StrokeSurvivor #MedicalCannabis
Ian McGann survived a brain stem stroke—and credits cannabis with helping him through it.
New episode drops tomorrow.
#CannabisMan #StrokeSurvivor #MedicalCannabis
🔩 Ever heard of the Vapenprop?
In this clip, Kirsten breaks down her clever invention — a modular vape accessory designed to fit a variety of styles & make life easier.
Smart design, smooth experience. 💨
🎧 Full convo on the latest Cannabis Man episode . . . www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
In this clip, Kirsten breaks down her clever invention — a modular vape accessory designed to fit a variety of styles & make life easier.
Smart design, smooth experience. 💨
🎧 Full convo on the latest Cannabis Man episode . . . www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔩 Ever heard of the Vapenprop?
In this clip, Kirsten breaks down her clever invention — a modular vape accessory designed to fit a variety of styles & make life easier.
Smart design, smooth experience. 💨
🎧 Full convo on the latest Cannabis Man episode . . . www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
In this clip, Kirsten breaks down her clever invention — a modular vape accessory designed to fit a variety of styles & make life easier.
Smart design, smooth experience. 💨
🎧 Full convo on the latest Cannabis Man episode . . . www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
Reposted by Don Kleppin
Shemar Turner ends up as a 2nd rounder -- landing with the Bears at No. 62.
April 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Shemar Turner ends up as a 2nd rounder -- landing with the Bears at No. 62.
I thought I was slick… until I found out otherwise 😂
In this clip from the latest Cannabis Man, Kirsten Velasco and I talk about discovering vaping and the laughable myth of hiding combustion.
Full episode is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
In this clip from the latest Cannabis Man, Kirsten Velasco and I talk about discovering vaping and the laughable myth of hiding combustion.
Full episode is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I thought I was slick… until I found out otherwise 😂
In this clip from the latest Cannabis Man, Kirsten Velasco and I talk about discovering vaping and the laughable myth of hiding combustion.
Full episode is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
In this clip from the latest Cannabis Man, Kirsten Velasco and I talk about discovering vaping and the laughable myth of hiding combustion.
Full episode is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
I will also accept Lord Greenery and Grass Man.
April 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I will also accept Lord Greenery and Grass Man.
One of the coolest 420 efforts I've seen. FCA for the Win! Get yourself some Finnish seeds and start that garden.
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From the trees community on Reddit: The Finnish Cannabis Association is organizing a Legalize Cannabis demonstration at the Parliament Building on Sunday, April 20th starting at 4:20 PM. The associati...
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April 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
One of the coolest 420 efforts I've seen. FCA for the Win! Get yourself some Finnish seeds and start that garden.
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@cdph.bsky.social how/when do you notify an applicant on the status of their cottage food application? My wife sent hers in 6 weeks ago and has not gotten word yet.
April 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
@cdph.bsky.social how/when do you notify an applicant on the status of their cottage food application? My wife sent hers in 6 weeks ago and has not gotten word yet.
Reposted by Don Kleppin
Applying to TV writing programs like NBC or Paramount? The writing samples you submit can make or break your application. After reviewing thousands of submissions, here's what truly makes samples stand out (and what makes us reject them immediately). 🧵⤵️
April 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Applying to TV writing programs like NBC or Paramount? The writing samples you submit can make or break your application. After reviewing thousands of submissions, here's what truly makes samples stand out (and what makes us reject them immediately). 🧵⤵️
Reposted by Don Kleppin
In years to come, the people who did this will be the ones who will go to jail.
60 Minutes found no criminal record for 75% of the Venezuelan migrants the U.S. sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador. https://cbsn.ws/4lC4Vp5
April 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
In years to come, the people who did this will be the ones who will go to jail.
I really enjoyed this part of my chat with Narmin Jarrous, CDO of Exclusive Brands.
She talks about how the company started, what they stand for, and how they’re bringing quality cannabis to folks in Michigan and beyond. Full story on the Cannabis Man podcast. 🌿
www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
She talks about how the company started, what they stand for, and how they’re bringing quality cannabis to folks in Michigan and beyond. Full story on the Cannabis Man podcast. 🌿
www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
April 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I really enjoyed this part of my chat with Narmin Jarrous, CDO of Exclusive Brands.
She talks about how the company started, what they stand for, and how they’re bringing quality cannabis to folks in Michigan and beyond. Full story on the Cannabis Man podcast. 🌿
www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
She talks about how the company started, what they stand for, and how they’re bringing quality cannabis to folks in Michigan and beyond. Full story on the Cannabis Man podcast. 🌿
www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
Not the kind of high we’re looking for . . .
High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users
Contemplating smoking your way out of the tariff gloom? Think again.
www.reuters.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Not the kind of high we’re looking for . . .
Just dropped a fresh Cannabis Man episode! This week, I’m talking about Wynk’s new 10mg THC Lemonade seltzers and diving into a great conversation with Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands.
Oh, and I’ve got some thoughts on April Fool’s Day.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
Oh, and I’ve got some thoughts on April Fool’s Day.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
April 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just dropped a fresh Cannabis Man episode! This week, I’m talking about Wynk’s new 10mg THC Lemonade seltzers and diving into a great conversation with Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands.
Oh, and I’ve got some thoughts on April Fool’s Day.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
Oh, and I’ve got some thoughts on April Fool’s Day.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
🚨 April Fool’s is over. In an era of misinformation, do we really need a day that promotes fake news? 🤔
🎙️ New Cannabis Man episode:
✅ WYNK’s 10mg THC seltzer review 🍋
✅ Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands
✅ The latest cannabis headlines 📰
Listen now! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
🎙️ New Cannabis Man episode:
✅ WYNK’s 10mg THC seltzer review 🍋
✅ Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands
✅ The latest cannabis headlines 📰
Listen now! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
April Fools Is Over + WYNK's New THC Seltzer & Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands - Cannabis Man
Has April Fool’s Day lost its place in the modern world? In this episode of Cannabis Man, Don Kleppin makes the case that the era of misinformation has turned April 1st from a day of fun into a source...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
🚨 April Fool’s is over. In an era of misinformation, do we really need a day that promotes fake news? 🤔
🎙️ New Cannabis Man episode:
✅ WYNK’s 10mg THC seltzer review 🍋
✅ Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands
✅ The latest cannabis headlines 📰
Listen now! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
🎙️ New Cannabis Man episode:
✅ WYNK’s 10mg THC seltzer review 🍋
✅ Narmin Jarrous of Exclusive Brands
✅ The latest cannabis headlines 📰
Listen now! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/1933612/epis...
5 truths and no lie . . .
5) Universal Basic Income is also a necessity.
Things COVID has proven:
1) The job you were told couldn’t be done remotely, can be done remotely.
2) Many disabled workers could have been working from home, but corporations just didn’t want them to.
3) Internet is a utility and not a luxury.
4) Universal healthcare is a necessity.
1) The job you were told couldn’t be done remotely, can be done remotely.
2) Many disabled workers could have been working from home, but corporations just didn’t want them to.
3) Internet is a utility and not a luxury.
4) Universal healthcare is a necessity.
March 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
5 truths and no lie . . .
Magical time in Chicago every year!!
March 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Magical time in Chicago every year!!
Just booked another major voiceover gig! 🎤🎉 Excited to be featured in a new ad campaign for a top insurance company—big thanks to BAC Talent for making it happen!
Every gig is a step forward, and I’m grateful for the journey. More to come! #Voiceover #Grateful #KeepGoing
Every gig is a step forward, and I’m grateful for the journey. More to come! #Voiceover #Grateful #KeepGoing
March 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Just booked another major voiceover gig! 🎤🎉 Excited to be featured in a new ad campaign for a top insurance company—big thanks to BAC Talent for making it happen!
Every gig is a step forward, and I’m grateful for the journey. More to come! #Voiceover #Grateful #KeepGoing
Every gig is a step forward, and I’m grateful for the journey. More to come! #Voiceover #Grateful #KeepGoing
People consistently fail to understand this. Optimism is not naïveté, it is strength. Cynicism is easy. Taking life’s beatings every day and still finding things to smile about takes real strength.
February 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
People consistently fail to understand this. Optimism is not naïveté, it is strength. Cynicism is easy. Taking life’s beatings every day and still finding things to smile about takes real strength.