Calvin Stovall is Leafly's East Coast Editor. He's an Atlanta-based writer, producer, and journalist whose work has appeared in Complex, HBO, XXL Magazine, and other publications.
David Downs directs news and lifestyle coverage as the California Bureau Chief for Leafly. He is the former cannabis editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as the author of several cannabis books.
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10 weed trends coming to your state from The Emerald Cup ’22
Calvin Stovall and David Downs - Published on December 12, 2022read moreHash holes, new zaza, epic throwback strains, and scratch and sniff bags are coming.
New York loosened weed testing rules for mold and yeast—Here’s why
Calvin Stovall and David Downs - Published on November 3, 2022read moreSounds gross, but it’s probably going to be OK. Leafly spoke to experts from across the industry to weigh the pros and cons.
Exotic pot is actually pretty basic: Learn these six major genres of cannabis
Calvin Stovall and David Downs - Published on October 7, 2022read moreThere are six main smell types that define the 6,000 strains in the Leafly database today. Leafly turned them into music genres, so you can curate your next dispensary list with the same precision as your playlist.
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The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 was Dosidos!
Calvin Stovall and David Downs - Published on December 8, 2021read moreEnd the year with Dosidos, a living legend of a weed strain that’s smoker-tested and grower-approved.
