Across the Table
Across the Table
Podcast Description
Across the Table is hosted by James Finochio — a Blair County native with grit, humor, and a sharp eye for stories. From construction sites to time served, his life experience fuels raw, thoughtful conversations with everyday people. Tune in for real talk, local voices, and the reminder that behind every face is a story worth sharing.
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The podcast explores a mix of themes including personal transformation, community building, and holistic healing. Episodes feature specific discussions on topics like redemption in the prison system, the power of energy healing practices, and the dynamics of modern masculinity. For instance, one episode delves into the transformative journey of a former inmate, while another addresses the role of AI in holistic health.
Across the Table is hosted by James Finochio — a Blair County native with grit, humor, and a sharp eye for stories. From construction sites to time served, his life experience fuels raw, thoughtful conversations with everyday people. Tune in for real talk, local voices, and the reminder that behind every face is a story worth sharing.
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The Truth About Cannabis Prohibition (They Don’t Want You to Know This)
What if everything you’ve been told about cannabis… was built on lies?
In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio sits down with Danny and Veronica Rivera — owners of True Healing Concepts and founders of Altoona’s Canna-Toona Festival — to break down the real history of cannabis prohibition, the legal confusion around hemp, and why the system still hasn’t changed.
This isn’t just a conversation about weed.
It’s about power, policy, money… and who actually benefits from keeping things the way they are.
From the origins of prohibition to modern-day crackdowns on hemp, this episode exposes how legislation, media narratives, and enforcement have shaped public perception — and why small businesses and everyday people are the ones caught in the middle.
They also share their personal story of building a cannabis business from the ground up, navigating legal battles, and creating a local movement that’s bringing people together instead of dividing them.
If you think this is just about getting high… you’re missing the bigger picture.
In this episode:
🔥 The real origins of cannabis prohibition (and why they still matter today)
⚖️ Hemp vs marijuana — what the law actually says vs what people believe
🚨 How enforcement, loopholes, and “gray areas” impact real people
💰 Why cannabis is still a “pay-to-play” industry
🏛 Who benefits from keeping cannabis restricted
🌿 The fight to keep hemp alive in Pennsylvania
🤝 Building a community-driven business in a controversial industry
🎉 How the Canna-Toona Festival is changing the narrative locally
👤 Guest Info — Danny & Veronica Rivera
🌿 True Healing Concepts
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🎉 Canna-Toona Festival
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