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 317: Johan Mohamad, a pioneer in the hemp industry across ASEAN

    First up apologies for some of the gremlins on the host tal;king. Not sure what happened there! In this episode i speak with Malaysia based Johan Mohamad, a pioneer in the hemp industry across ASEAN and we talk about what’s happening  across the region in terms of research, policy and government action. A lot more than you would imagine Thanks to Johan and enjoy Johan Mohamad is a pioneer in the hemp industry across ASEAN and the Chairperson of KannaHemp Summit 3.0, taking place in Chiang Mai this December. Johan began his journey in community advocacy, leading a zero-waste campaign that impacted over 200,000 students before co-founding MCARE Society to support patients and families. His path took a deeply personal turn when his son was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, leading him to explore alternative support systems and ultimately into the hemp industry. Today, Johan works at the intersection of policy, research, and international collaboration — building bridges between ASEAN and Europe to develop a responsible and sustainable hemp ecosystem Kannahemp Summit embodies the spirit of Southeast Asia collaboration, working together to engage relevant stakeholders from their respective countries. Members and partners interested in participating, collaborating, or supporting this regional initiative are warmly invited to join. ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-317-johan-mohamad-a-pioneer-in-the-hemp-industry-across-asean/⁠

    25 min

  2. MAY 8

    Karma Koala Podcast 316: Sarah Strickler Grown Rogue (Oregon)

    Sarah Strickler and her husband founded Grown Rogue over a decade ago. Operating out of southern Oregon the company is expanding nationwide. The koalas speak to Sarah about growing a company in Oregon and building it organically throughout the country while no overacrching federal regulatory system exists. An interesting conversation and certainly one that illustrates how legislatures across the country have stacked opportunities against companies like Grown Rogue who are looking to build on good product, consumer awareness of that product and a steady as you go philosophy. Thankyou Sarah for taking time to talk to the koalas. Learn more at  ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-316-sarah-strickler-grown-rogue-oregon/⁠

    28 min

  3. APR 23

    Karma Koala Podcast 315: Kimberly Melgoza, Mushroom Churches USA (2026) – Initial Study

    I noted via Linked In that Kimberly had written a paper on mushroom churches in the US. She’s just started her study but initial findings are interesting ( and not that surprising) In the main churches appear to operate as businesses, there’s little or no link to indigenous history and the majority of shamans appear to be just someone deciding they are a shaman. The conversation told me one thing. Things are going to get worse before they get better Thankyou to Kimberly for making these initial investigations. She promises there is more to come. Learn more ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-315-kimberly-melgoza-mushroom-churches-usa-2026-initial-study/⁠

    30 min

  4. APR 20

    Karma Koala Podcast 314: Andrew De' Angelo Business & Storytelling In The World Of US Cannabis

    As the koalas have spent hours speaking to Steve De'Angelo we thought we should also talk to his younger sibling Andrew who has also been involved with the plant for the last 40 or so years as well. He might not have the same public profile as his older brother but that doesn't mean he's not been as involved in both the business and political side of changing pereceptions towards the plant in the US. This is the first of our two conversations with Andrew .. enjoy with us.https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-314-andrew-de-angelo-business-storytelling-in-the-world-of-us-cannabis/

    31 min

  5. APR 13

    Karma Koala Podcast 313: Arron Dando (UK) CannaBias a new website built for British patients to provide data and knowledge on the provision of medical cannabis in the country

    We talk about Arron's website and why he built it, which in turn, sends us down the rabbit hole that is the UK medical cannabis "system" / "set up". So he built Cannabias In June 2025, after months of waiting, I finally had my first appointment to be prescribed medical cannabis. Like many patients, I felt relieved — legal, safe, and finally confident in what I was consuming. Or at least, that’s what I believed. Then reality set in. A month later, I needed a new prescription. My tolerance had changed, and I wanted to explore my options. But as I copied product names into Google, I quickly realised the truth: Verified patient experiences? Nowhere to be found If you’ve felt that same frustration, CannaBias was built for you. It started with a question nobody could answer.Reviews were vague and difficult to trustBatch numbers were missing Read more ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-313-arron-dando-uk-cannabias-a-new-website-built-for-british-patients-to-provide-data-and-knowledge-on-the-provision-of-medical-cannabis-in-the-country/⁠

    35 min

  6. APR 10

    Karma Koala Podcast 312: Thato Lentsoe Law Lecturer, Labour Law, Constitutional Law and Human Rights University of Kwa-Zulu Natal – Employment Rights & Cannabis Testing In South Africa

    Thato & I discuss his work on cannabis testing in the South African workspace We discuss his research of other jurisdictions around the world,  Canada, UK, Australia & New Zealand and how some of their solutions / approaches may work in the South African context. Thato will be talking about his research at the Cape Town International Cannabis Symposium 25-27 on the following panel Learn More ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-312-thato-lentsoe-law-lecturer-labour-law-constitutional-law-and-human-rights-university-of-kwa-zulu-natal-employments-rights-cannabis-testing-in-south-africa/⁠

    29 min

  7. APR 8

    Karma Koala Podcast 311: Christian Holden – Psychedelic Law……”Embody the Law, Not Just Regurgitate It”

    The koalas love a chinwag with a psychedelic lawyer because there’s always tangents but they fundamentally all they all return to the same place, respect & humanism. Amongst the things we discuss are Applying law mindfullyTalking about what psychedelic lawyering might meanThe embodiment of learning in lawWorking toward new outcomesLawyer as healer What counsellor at law might meanInternational indigenous legal traditions Learn more here ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-311-christian-holden-psychedelic-law-embody-the-law-not-just-regurgitate-it/⁠

    30 min

  8. APR 6

    Karma Koala Podcast 310: The DeAngelo Chronicles Part 4. The mid 1970’s first bust and experience of the US legal system, being a full time Yippie + Carter & Paraquat

    In episode 4 Steve comes across a new concept, airport security …. and with $USD27K in his case + some thai sticks things got a bit serious. Hear about his first experience of incarceration and dealing with the US legal system. We also learn about the life of a Yippe in the 1970’s and activism vs the Grateful Dead culture permeating the SF side of the bay. In the conversation we also take in Nelson Rockerfeller, Jerry Rubin, Paraquat and morehttps://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-310-the-deangelo-chronicles-part-4-the-mid-1970s-first-bust-and-experience-of-the-us-legal-system-being-a-full-time-yippie-paraquat/

    38 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
  • Rating
    Explicit
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