Marcus Richardson, aka Bubbleman, has been a cannabis industry pioneer since 1992. He helped legalize hemp cultivation in Manitoba after a 73-year ban and was instrumental in supplying cannabis to the BC Compassion Club, facing a landmark court case in 1998. As the founder of Freshheadies, he revolutionized water extraction with Bubblebags, popularizing solventless hash production. A renowned macro photographer, Marcus also hosts the long-running podcast Hash Church, now in its 11th year His Bubbleman brand operates in eight U.S. states, with a Canadian deal and international expansions in progress.

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2022 Victoria BC | 2023 Alberta | 2023 Victoria BC | 2024 Toronto | 2026 Vancouver