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BIOACTIVE
by Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.
Today: #158 in Science on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | #158 | #142 |
| Oct 4 | #179 | #165 |
About the show
Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke.
Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Through NAP and on her podcast, Riley uses science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm.
Riley is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible through social media channels and alternative media which lead to Bioactive; an educational podcast which disseminates the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products. On this bi-weekly podcast, she covers current news and research surrounding cannabis, psychedelics, toxins, pharmaceuticals & other bioactive substances. Listen for special guests highlighting community stories.
Latest episodes
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Cannabis and Real World Data with Dr. Miyabe Shields
October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minDr. Riley Kirk welcomes Dr. Miyabe Shields for a deep dive into cannabis real-world data, cannabis consumption patterns, dosing, neurodivergent cannabis use, and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). As co-founders of the Network of Applied…
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Unlocking Plant Potential: The Science of Carbon and Natural Fertilizers with Nik Nikolayev
September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minWhat if carbon is one of the most overlooked inputs in plant nutrition? In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Nik Nikolayev, CEO of Rooted Leaf Agritech, to explore the science of carbon-based fertilizers…
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Cannabis and Driving with Dr. Denise Valenti
September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minDr. Riley Kirk has Dr. Denise Valenti on the podcast to discuss cannabis and driving, cannabis impairment, THC testing, and the challenges of determining whether someone is actually too impaired to drive. They explore why THC levels in the…
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The Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Rick Pescatore
August 25, 2026 · 53 minIn this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Dr. Rick Pescatore, board-certified emergency physician, Editor-in-Chief of Emergency Medicine News, and founder of BellyMD, for a fascinating deep dive into the…
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What went down at the Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing with Max Jackson
August 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minWhat actually happened inside the DEA’s cannabis rescheduling hearing? In this timely episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Max Jackson, former commercial cannabis cultivator and founder of Cannabis Wise Guys, to…
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Should THC Be a Range Instead of One Number? with guest Ben Cleary
July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minIn this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with cannabis research scientist Ben Cleary to unpack groundbreaking research published in Scientific Reports examining THC variability in cannabis flower and what it means…
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Stop the Seed Ban! with Jim Riddle
July 10, 2026 · 51 minCannabis seed laws are changing, and the consequences could reshape home grow, hemp, cannabis breeding, and the future of plant genetics in the United States. In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with…
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A Deep Dive into Tissue Culture with Nathan Johnson
June 27, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minCannabis tissue culture, plant genetics, micropropagation, and pathogen testing are transforming modern cultivation. In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk is joined by Dr. Nathan Johnson, President & CEO of Verne Bio…