The best strains from every scene, recommended by local budtenders

Local budtenders. Authentic recommendations. Real culture. Leafly Counter Culture is where expert budtenders recommend three strains from the shelves they know best. Discover The Headstash (their personal favorite strain), The Sleeper (a strain that's below the radar), and The Can't Miss (a strain from the cultivator you can always count on).

Episodes

Episode 03

Jacob at The Mint

Tempe, AZ

June 5, 2026 · 1:17

Headstash: Planetary OG Sleeper: Super Boof Can't Miss: Gastro Pop

Episode 02

Britte at Remedy

Columbia, MD

March 21, 2026 · 1:19

Headstash: All Gas OG Sleeper: Banana Acai Mints Can't Miss: Sunset Octane

Episode 01

Blaine at Puffwick & Blunt

Mukilteo, WA

March 21, 2026 · 1:08

Headstash: Hash Burger Sleeper: Glacée Blanche Can't Miss: Cherry Do-Si-Dos

About Counter Culture

Counter Culture takes you behind the counter with budtenders who are immersed in their local cannabis community. Every episode features a real budtender at their dispensary, sharing the three strains picks that they're most hyped about.

01

The Headstash

"What strain are you taking home tonight?"

The personal favorite.

02

The Sleeper

"What strain is everyone sleeping on?"

The surprise pick.

03

The Can't Miss

"Who's a grower that's always producing fire strains?"

The strain from a cultivator you can always count on.

Want to recommend a budtender?

Counter Culture is looking for budtenders who love talking strains. If you want to spotlight your team, your store, and the products your customers should know about, reach out.

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