Subject Matter Experts for Weedmaps Learn

Zach Sokol

Zach Sokol is a writer, editor, and producer who’s based in New York. His articles and photos have been published in a number of online and print publications, including Playboy, Penthouse, Art in America, The Paris Review, FADER, i-D, and more. He was previously Managing Editor of MERRY JANE and an editor and writer at VICE. Visit his website at www.zachsokol.com

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Weedmaps Editors

The editor’s desk at Weedmaps represents a remarkable pool of cannabis knowledge and experience. Coming from a broad range of seasoned backgrounds in the worlds of cannabis science, medicine, culture, journalism, and industry content — the editors at Weedmaps apply rigorous standards of accuracy and verification as qualified subject matter experts in their respective fields. Since its founding in 2008, Weedmaps has made community empowerment a top priority by providing comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date information on all things cannabis. The Weedmaps team of editors continue this tradition as the gatekeepers of trustworthy content across the Weedmaps platform.

Snic Barnes

Snic Barnes has been working with glass for over 20 years. His journey began when he was seventeen, and first learned glassblowing techniques at The Crefeld School in Pennsylvania. Subsequent to graduating high school, Snic enrolled in The Appalachian Center for Crafts in Tennessee, where he focused his study on hot glass, and at which he was first introduced to metal electroplating; he also went on to pursue advanced education at the Corning Museum of Glass. In the years to follow, Snic garnered acclaim for both his unique aesthetic style and his technical explorations as he became a pioneer of mixed media pipes. His work has been displayed in galleries across the world, and Snic has taught workshops at Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, Philadelphia Glassworks, Ontario's Edy Roy Gallery, and Lunar Cycle in Tokyo.

Nicolas Gonzalez-Podesta