Feat. LA Family Farms • Pound Cakes Farm • Kush Co.

Step inside the grow rooms, mindsets, and milestones of three of California’s most respected cultivators. In the very first episode of ZNN (Zalympix News Network), host Doja EK travels across Los Angeles to meet the teams who are shaping the future of top-shelf cannabis.

From sweeping Zalympix wins to breakthrough genetics, this episode gives you an authentic look at the passion, precision, and philosophy behind the state’s most elite flower.

Whether you're a grower, connoisseur, or just love the culture, this episode shows you why these brands stand out and how they keep raising the bar.

Key Moments

0:00 – Welcome to ZNN
Doja EK kicks off the series and sets the tone for cannabis-focused field reporting and in-studio interviews.

0:30 – LA Family Farms: Inside a Zalympix Sweep
Joe breaks down how Zimosa took Best Overall, Best Tasting & Best Terps, plus what’s coming next from the fully family-run operation.

2:20 – New Product Drops & Expanding the Menu
Donuts, juniors, 7g Miron jars and more—Joe previews 15+ new SKUs landing this year.

3:00 – What Sets LA Family Farms Apart
29 years of experience, family hands on every step, and a commitment to genetics and consistency.

6:30 – Pound Cake Farms: The Underdog Breaks Through
Ian shares how their Zalympix win changed everything and why boutique-quality QC matters at scale.

8:00 – Breeding Projects & Multi-State Expansion
New phenos, new crosses, and licensing moves across NY, AZ, OR, TX & MI.

9:45 – Advice for New Growers
Why slowing down, dialing in QC, and avoiding shortcuts matters more today than ever.

11:30 – Kushco: Bringing Gas Back
Mike talks OG dominance, original genetics from seed, and why gas is resurging in a candy-heavy market.

13:30 – How to Go From Good to Great
Mike’s biggest tip: find a mentor. Learn faster, avoid mistakes, build your craft.

14:10 – Closing Thoughts
Doja EK wraps the tour with a look ahead at Episode 2.