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The Legend of Catpiss & Super Silver Haze History w/ Shantibaba

Released
January 3, 2020
Runtime
3:21:36
Views
9,006 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026
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Liner notes

"The man behind the CATPISS," is an absolute essential for any cannabis historian. Broadcasting from the Denver studio, Adam and the crew host the legendary Shantibaba (Scott Blakey) of Mr. Nice Seedbank. The episode is a masterclass in genetic lineage, focusing on the origin of the "Catpiss" profile and the early days of the Amsterdam seed scene. They dive deep into the legendary Super Silver Haze, White Widow, and Northern Lights #5 x Haze breeding programs. It's an unfiltered look at the "real" history of the industry from one of its most influential founders. The 2020 season kicks off with a true titan of the industry! Shantibaba (Mr. Nice Seedbank) joins the studio to settle the score on some of the most famous genetics in history. We dive into the "Catpiss" terpene profile, the selection process behind the 3-time High Times Cup winner Super Silver Haze, and the evolution of the Mr. Nice Seedbank. From the early days in Amsterdam to the importance of parental stability and the future of CBD research, this episode is a blueprint for serious breeders and genetic collectors. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Kicking off 2020 & Denver Studio Energy 00:08:45 - Guest: Shantibaba - The Mr. Nice Seedbank Philosophy 00:15:30 - Catpiss Origin: Tracking the ammonia terpene profile back to the source 00:24:15 - Super Silver Haze: The science behind the 1997-1999 Cup sweep 00:33:50 - White Widow History: Settle the debate on the original Black Widow lineage 00:45:10 - Parental Selection: Why the "Male" is 50% of the game (and often ignored) 00:54:30 - Amsterdam Days: Running the Greenhouse and the split that created Mr. Nice 01:05:45 - Genetic Stability: Why modern hype strains often fail the F2 test 01:14:20 - Northern Lights #5 x Haze: The most influential hybrid of the 90s 01:28:00 - CBD Crew: Shantibaba’s work in normalizing medicinal cannabinoids 01:42:30 - Fan Questions: Identifying a "True" Haze vs. Incense phenos 01:55:15 - Done Deal Segment: Ozo Coffee & Medically Correct Edibles 02:10:40 - The Future: Expanding the Mr. Nice Research Institute 02:25:30 - Thoughts on Genetic Preservation #Cultivation, #Genetics, #PlantScience #AdamDunnShow #ToProtectGeneticsAndServeMankind This program is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals or legal advisors. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not constitute medical advice or a recommendation to violate any local, state, or federal laws. Cultivation, Genetics, Plant Science, Adam Dunn #sagemastaselect #catpissweed #iluminarlighting #seedsherenow

Chapters

  1. [00:00] Intro: Kicking off 2020 & Denver Studio Energy
  2. [08:45] Guest: Shantibaba - The Mr. Nice Seedbank Philosophy
  3. [15:30] Catpiss Origin: Tracking the ammonia terpene profile back to the source
  4. [24:15] Super Silver Haze: The science behind the 1997-1999 Cup sweep
  5. [33:50] White Widow History: Settle the debate on the original Black Widow lineage
  6. [45:10] Parental Selection: Why the "Male" is 50% of the game (and often ignored)
  7. [54:30] Amsterdam Days: Running the Greenhouse and the split that created Mr. Nice
  8. [1:05:45] Genetic Stability: Why modern hype strains often fail the F2 test
  9. [1:14:20] Northern Lights #5 x Haze: The most influential hybrid of the 90s
  10. [1:28:00] CBD Crew: Shantibaba’s work in normalizing medicinal cannabinoids
  11. [1:42:30] Fan Questions: Identifying a "True" Haze vs. Incense phenos
  12. [1:55:15] Done Deal Segment: Ozo Coffee & Medically Correct Edibles
  13. [2:10:40] The Future: Expanding the Mr. Nice Research Institute
  14. [2:25:30] Thoughts on Genetic Preservation