Revert Rascals | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 46
Episode notes
In Episode 46 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we sit down with Rob and Alex, the powerhouse sales duo behind Golden Gardens and Revert. We dive deep into the early, "Wild West" days of New York's legal cannabis market—from hand-stickering kraft paper bags in a Saratoga garage to building genuine, lasting relationships with dispensaries across the state.
We don't hold back on the stories. Rob shares his epic 1997 Plattsburgh origin story (featuring a 6-foot pink acrylic bong named Dalia), and Alex breaks down the gritty reality of moving his upstate hustle down to New York City to conquer the five boroughs. Plus, we debate the real dividing line of Upstate New York, the undeniable greatness of Melba sauce with mozzarella sticks, why traditional brand pop-ups suck, and how the Breakfast Connections blunts originally came to life.
Huge shoutout to the Revert Rascals for keeping it 100% genuine. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & local rap gimmicks.
00:55 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Dutch Master hats.
03:26 - The start of Golden Gardens & Revert: Packing weed in Devin's Saratoga garage.
10:40 - Finding the first dispensaries in the "Wild West" of NY's legal market.
18:10 - Upstate debates: Stewart's hot bar, beef sticks, and chicken tenders.
21:56 - The Breakfast Connections blunt origin story & paying homage to legacy roots.
34:20 - The "10% genuine" rule: Why relationships and authenticity win in cannabis sales.
40:31 - Rob’s epic 1997 origin story: Plattsburgh, opium, and the 6-foot bong named Dalia.
47:10 - Alex’s journey: From teenage stoner to dedicated legacy hustler.
01:01:37 - Alex moving to NYC: The culture shock and stabilizing the city sales route.
01:04:42 - Upstate NY Lore: Melba sauce, mozzarella sticks, and The Ruck in Troy.
01:07:20 - The stark difference between selling weed Upstate vs. New York City.
01:18:16 - Why traditional pop-ups suck and the Breakfast Connections mini-donut machine master plan.
01:23:23 - Rob’s past lives: From college geologist to EMT to cannabis sales.
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