About
The Show
I SMOKE NEW YORK is more than a podcast—it's the heartbeat of New York's emerging legal cannabis culture. Born from the collision of legacy growers and NYC street culture, the show documents the state's transition from prohibition to regulation through the eyes of those who lived it.
Three hosts. Three distinct cannabis journeys. The Kolektor brings NYC's underground collector scene and genetic preservation mission. Sensei Cultivation embodies Bronx street culture and craft mastery. Ben ALL CAPS provides the communications infrastructure that connects these worlds.
Together, they created the New York Growers Cup—the state's premier competition celebrating craft cultivation. Now licensed micro cultivators, they're building a legal cannabis industry that honors legacy operators, prioritizes quality over volume, and maintains the culture that made New York cannabis special.
Our Mission
“It's about giving awards to Growers. Focusing on the Growers and celebrating the weed from the Growers. You get to come and sample hash made here in New York—connecting the Growers to the community that's directly supporting them.”
Every Growers Cup entrant receives seeds from supporting breeders. The competition is about building the community, not extracting from it.
Meet
The Hosts
Ben ALL CAPS
Host • Founder
The connector who built the platform. Created the podcast, co-founded the Growers Cup, and bridges NYC's cannabis communities through authentic storytelling.
The Kolektor
Co-Founder • Genetic Preservationist
From Yonkers to legendary status. Built his reputation collecting seeds before he ever grew—now holds one of the Northeast's most comprehensive genetic vaults.
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