up the hill

up the hill : From High Rollers to Zalympix: Up The Hill on Revenge of the Zith, MMA, and Raising the Bar

In this episode, Liz sits down with Bryce of Up The Hill — one of the most innovative curators in competitive cannabis. From his breakout performance in the $120,000 High Rollers showdown to becoming a Top 35 finalist in the 2026 California Zalympix, Bryce breaks down the mindset behind Revenge of the Zith and why he’s doubling down on the strain that put him on the map.

The conversation explores how cannabis competitions are changing consumer standards, the evolution from hype-driven “candy” strains to deeper genetic diversity, and what it really takes to curate elite flower in today’s market.

Bryce also opens up about balancing life as North America’s #1 ranked amateur MMA fighter while building a respected cannabis brand — and how discipline, quality control, and competition drive everything he does.

This is a conversation about standards, evolution, and raising the bar — in the ring and in the jar.

EPISODE TIMELINE

00:30 – High Rollers Experience

01:50 – Changing How Consumers Judge Flower

03:15 – MMA Champion Meets Cannabis Curator

05:20 – Quality Control & Being Hands-On

06:00 – Judge vs Competitor Mindset

07:30 – 2026 California Zalympix Finalist

09:00 – Gorilla Glue Comeback Drop

10:50 – Market Trends: Candy vs Genetics

11:45 – The Art of Curation

14:15 - Pheno Hunting & Future Drops

KEYWORDS

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