Karma Koala Podcast

KARMA KOALA PODCAST
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The Karma Koala Podcast by Sean Hocking the founder and editor of Cannabis Law ReportThis podcast is one on one conversations , long-form and short-form covering all aspects of cannabis law, biz, compliance, issues, updates etc from around the world.Listen in - learn something new I speak with lawyers, politicians, CEO's, founders, regulators about the new global push for regulating cannabis use.

  1. 4D AGO

    Karma Koala Podcast 301: Joseph Hickey Snr – Adventures In Hemp: “Totally different from any crop out there It can house clothe feed & medicate you” Yet capital and politics conspire to control on their terms

    Another wonderful conversation for the koalas that will lead to a couple more before we leave Joseph alone! Joseph came to hemp via a series of, as Lemony Snicket would put it, unfortunate events. But those events led to inquisitive acts, research,  political action and global connections and consolidation. On the way he ended up in the Kentucky Governor’s office as well the state’s Supreme court along with his newfound fellow traveller, actor Woody Harrelson and also connecting with hemp activists and experts around the world. Once again it is a story of the people vs capital and politics, but that is as it is,  and Joseph’s telling of the story explains why in the end why he and all like him are on the right side of history. I’m not one much for old testament analogies as I veer towards Mr Hitchen’s view of religion, but that being said,  the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours rising from slavery to save Egypt from famine has somewhat of a hemp / cannabis ring to it. Thankyou Joseph and I look foward to our next chat to discuss all those things happening in hemp at the moment that give us reason the celebrate.More at https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-301-josesph-hickey-snr-adventures-in-hemp-totally-different-from-any-crop-out-there-it-can-house-clothe-feed-medicate-you-yet-capital-and-politics-conspire-to-control/

    35 min

  2. MAR 12

    Karma Koala Podcast 300: The DeAngelo Chronicles – Part 3, Washington DC High School Pot Dealer, The Yippies, Out of School & Into The Game

    Steve gets the honour of being Karma Koala Podcast 300! In episode 3 it’s time for High School in Washington DC, becoming a small time pot dealer, leaving school at 16  and engaging with politics and the Yippies and meeting Dana Beal.Listen and also there's lots more inf athttps://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-300-washington-dc-high-school-pot-dealer-the-yippies-out-of-school-into-the-game/

    36 min

  3. MAR 11

    Karma Koala Podcast 299: Chris Fontes , “Cannabis rule-breaker turned legislation-whisperer” Explains Where US Hemp For Human Consumption Is As Of March 2026

    Chris is the president of the US Hemp Authority and hemp business owner and is perfectly placed to explain all things hemp to the koalas. As you’ll hear he knows just about everything you need to know about the US hemp market and why and how it exists as it does. Yet another fascinating discussion about how US politics, capital and markets work to create the hemp ecosystem as you see it now in the US. Chris reminds a rather cynical koala that it isn’t all bad headlines.https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-299-chris-fontes-cannabis-rule-breaker-turned-legislation-whisperer-explains-where-us-hemp-for-human-consumption-is-as-of-march-2026/

    32 min

  4. MAR 9

    Karma Koala Podcast 298: Jordan Wellington @ Strategies 64. Their new white paper offers a “one-plant solution” for advancing a unified national cannabis policy and regulatory framework

    Great to speak to Jordan about the paper which was published January 21, 2026 and how they  are looking to communicate the idea around the US and what they hope to achieve with the paper.Jordan Wellington is a partner at Strategies 64 based in Denver. He regularly advises government officials, businesses, trade associations, and other organizations around the U.S. and across the globe on the responsible regulation of cannabis. He is also host of S64’s Weed Wonks podcast, which features conversations about timely cannabis policy issues with state cannabis regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders. Learn morehttps://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-298-jordan-wellington-strategies-64-their-new-white-paper-offers-a-one-plant-solution-for-advancing-a-unified-national-cannabis-policy-and-regulatory-framework/

    34 min

  5. MAR 5

    Karma Koala Podcast 297: Rose Moulin Franco – The medicalization of psychedelics, constraining them in a box that doesn’t exist

    An honour to speak with Rose one of the generation i read avidly about and, wished I was there, when back in my salad days. She experienced psychedelics before the US govt decided to schedule them and then has spent her life working with psilocybin, educating and helping people. She is , the real deal. We talk solidly for half an hour on all issues psychedelic and the crossroads we now stand at in 2026 as legislatures discuss regulation, the medicalization of compounds as well as the fraught issue of companies wishing to monetize something beyond their comprehension. For me, this, as they say, is one for the ages. Rose does not suffer fools and presents concise and concrete arguments born of experience and learning, always with compassion, I hasten to add. If we could somehow bottle her learning and share freely we might well be in a much better place than we currently are. Thankyou Rosehttps://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-297-rose-moulin-franco/

    36 min

  6. FEB 28

    Karma Koala Podcast 296: Juliana Salazar Colombian Cannabis Lawyer Recently Joined RLG NY – Where Is Regulated Cannabis In Colombia Now?

    Great to talk to Juliana. She’s just joined NY powerhouse cannabis law firm RLG (Rudick Law Group) and is based in Bogota. She moved into the world of cannabis and law in Colombia a number of years ago on her Mom’s suggestion! We discuss the country’s constitutional and regulatory approach to cannabis , how it relates on regulated cannabis to the big neighbor to the North as well as the giants below, Brazil & Argentina. I hope you enjoy the discussion.

    34 min

  7. FEB 26

    Karma Koala Podcast 295: Jim Tate Psychedelics Writer Thinker & Podcaster: The New Psychedelic Monetization, The Psychedelic Aristocracy, Shamans & Retreats Everywhere You Look.. All Is Not Well In The Psychedelic Garden of Eden

    In this episode we were nominally talking about the rise of the influencer shaman, retreats and money money money but as always it’s psychedelics so off we head on various tangents. But those tangents are leading to the same conclusion time again in my conversations with many of  those have played a part in the USA’s 20th & 21st century  psychedelic history and they are all saying the same thing. Put these compounds in boxes and try to make money out of them is not a wise path for humanity I cam acroos Jim via this article in Lucid News An Open Letter to Psychedelic Journalists BY JIM TATE JANUARY 7, 2026 Ilike writing about aspects of the psychedelic ecosystem, as well as interviewing people who I find interesting. I don’t consider myself a journalist in the classic sense simply because I am not objective. I have too many opinions and frequently sprinkle them throughout my work. I’ve become aware of a troubling trend in the rise of a new breed of content creators: psychedelic journalists who are not only reporting on psychedelic issues but are also rapidly becoming high-profile influencers. Historically, journalism has served as a critical, objective lens through which the public understands complex issues. In the realm of psychedelics, the past decade has seen an explosion of reporting on clinical trials, personal narratives, retreat centers, and policy reform. The digital age has blurred the boundaries between journalism and social media influence. Some journalists are now building personal brands, amassing large followings, and being tempted to monetize their platforms and receive other benefits without transparency. This shift is particularly pronounced in the psychedelic sphere, where the line between reporting, advocacy, and self-promotion is increasingly indistinct.https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-295-jim-tate-psychedelics-writer-thinker-podcaster-the-new-psychedelic-monetization-the-psychedelic-aristocracy-shamans-retreats-everywhere-you-look-all-is-not-well-in-th/

    32 min

  8. FEB 25

    Karma Koala Podcast 294: The DeAngelo Chronicles – Part 2 – India, Travels Through Europe & Back To The USA

    We dive in with Steve again and that wonderful age of innocence combined with India, European travels and back to the US to start high school and the discovery of you know what !See photos athttps://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-294-the-deangelo-chronicles-part-2-india-travels-through-europe-back-to-the-usa/

    33 min
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The Karma Koala Podcast by Sean Hocking the founder and editor of Cannabis Law ReportThis podcast is one on one conversations , long-form and short-form covering all aspects of cannabis law, biz, compliance, issues, updates etc from around the world.Listen in - learn something new I speak with lawyers, politicians, CEO's, founders, regulators about the new global push for regulating cannabis use.

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  • Creator
    KARMA KOALA PODCAST
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
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    Clean
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