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Bill Drake: The OG Cultivator's Handbook & Nacho from @RKIEM SEEDS

Name: Bill Drake: The OG Cultivator's Handbook & Nacho from @RKIEM SEEDS
Uploaded: 2020-09-11
Duration: 3 h 31 min 48 s
Description: A legendary bridge between the 70s underground and the modern international market! We welcome Bill Drake, the author of the 1970 "Cultivator's Handbook of

Released: September 11, 2020
Runtime: 3:31:48
Views: 1,990 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026

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A legendary bridge between the 70s underground and the modern international market! We welcome Bill Drake, the author of the 1970 "Cultivator's Handbook of Marijuana," to discuss the "Science" of publishing during the Nixon era and his shocking research into the tobacco industry's use of DDT and Zyklon B. Before that, Nacho from Requiem Seeds (Spain) joins us to discuss winning five Spannabis cups in a single year, their "Arkham Rekk" genetic philosophy, and the future of the Spanish social club model. Plus, a tribute to the late Toots Hibbert, updates on the West Coast wildfires, and Adam's encounter with the Florida Highway Patrol. Nacho from Requiem Seeds (pronounced "Recce"), who breaks down their historic five-cup sweep at Spannabis and their world-class water extractions. Then, a true legend enters: Bill Drake, author of the very first English-language cannabis grow book, "The Cultivator’s Handbook of Marijuana" (1970). Bill shares the incredible story of printing his book while being hunted by the FBI and drops some heavy truth bombs about the pesticide residues (like DDT and Zyklon B) found in commercial tobacco. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Adam's Back & The McLaren Speeding Ticket 00:10:15 - Tribute: Remembering Toots Hibbert & Reggae History 00:13:45 - Political Logic: The Federal Legalization Catch-22 00:21:00 - Guest: Nacho (Requiem Seeds) - Winning 5 Spannabis Cups 00:32:45 - Spanish Scene: The Instagram Era vs. The Dinosaur Age 00:41:20 - International Expansion: Breeding in Chile, Uruguay & Brazil 00:46:30 - Extraction Tech: Water Hash, Rosin & Visual Presentation 01:07:30 - Guest: Bill Drake - Author of The Cultivator's Handbook (1970) 01:15:45 - Outlaw Publishing: FBI Intimidation & The Marine Printer Story 01:31:00 - Genetic Preservation: Using USDA Photos to Avoid Conspiracy Charges 01:40:15 - Smoke No Evil: The Secret History of Tobacco Pesticides 01:56:40 - The American Spirit Story: Why Bill Invented the Brand 02:11:15 - Pharma Connections: From Nazi Chemicals to Modern Pesticides 02:27:00 - Addiction Science: Why Commercial Cigarettes are Harder to Quit 02:40:20 - Done Deal Segment: Soil Science, Extractors & Seed Drops 03:01:00 - 14er Bolder: Flower Drops & Dave’s Bagel Mission 03:19:50 - Food Network Shoutout: Heather Sherman on Halloween Wars #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. #adamdunnshow ##seedsherenow #newmilleniumnutrients #buildasoil #greenfarmsmed #iloveincredibles #tresorbcn #fishshit #42oextractor #extractcraft #dunndeal #14er #jamesbeanmanonthescene #numbnuts #ozocoffee #DJC #apothacaryextracts #RKIEM