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. 17H AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. APR 3

    Karma Koala Podcast 309: Special Good Friday Episode – Mike Fantasia cannabis consultant (USA) and his initiative The Gaza Free People’s Kitchen

    This episode was recorded and broadcast the morning of Good Friday (3 April) 2026 the day that Trump sacked Pam Bondi & Hesgeth cleaned out the existing military hierarchy of the US military so as to appease his boss and work towards his  bizarre dream of a radical right Christian warrior ethos within the US military. Meanwhile christians of many sects around the world remember Jesus of Nazareth’s death. I thought that this would be the perfect day to talk to Mike about the type of christianity that most would identify with through readings of the James II new testament. The desire to help others less fortunate than oneself. Mike talks about his initiative, The Gaza Free People’s Kitchen, and his hopes to set up a  similar initiative in the Lebanonat a time when it estimated that there are a million displaced people in the country. We also talk about cannabis and activism in general and the fact that although  it might be down at the moment  it definitely isn’t out in the USA . Mike is positive that cannabis and activism is on the return and the more people i talk to in 2026 i feel that groundswell too. Thanks for listening Connect with the kitchen here ⁠https://www.instagram.com/free_peoples_kitchen__gaza/⁠ ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-309-special-good-friday-episode-mike-fantasia-cannabis-consultant-usa-and-his-initiative-the-gaza-free-peoples-kitchen/⁠

    29 min

  7. APR 2

    Karma Koala Podcast 308: Ken Elliott IND Hemp Montana – Building A Grassroots Global Network Respecting Everybody Else & “Do What You To Create Change”

    In a world of Trumps, Hesgeths & Millers it is sometimes hard to remember that the real voice of American exceptionalism still exists at the grassroots. Ken is one of those voices and i’ll be listening to this conversation of mine with him  every time the news drives me crazy , which is about daily at the moment. We discuss the current us industrial agricultural environment, the food crisis in America, working globally on an equal footing with partners, education, helping the next generations and changing the story about hemp as a crop. Essentially, all the good stuff! Talking to him I’m reminded of a US farmer & president from the 1970’s.. Maybe it’s time for Ken Elliott for president! Although I think I’d prefer he stay with us in the world of hemp and cannabis Learn More ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-308-ken-elliott-ind-hemp-montana-building-a-grassroots-global-network-respecting-everybody-else-do-what-you-to-create-change/⁠

    33 min

  8. MAR 30

    Karma Koala Podcast 307: Vikram Mitra – Delta Botanicals and Research (India) from discovering cannabis & hemp in Nimbin to establishing the legal framework for medicinal cannabis in India

    Great to speak to Vikram who discovered the joys of cannabis/hemp in Nimbin (Australia) That discovery as a young man doing a hospitality degree in NSW has led him to the world of hemp and his company Delta Botanicals and Research a Government of India’s DIPP recognized startup. Their vision is to lead India in establishing the development & production of safe, regulated hemp/cannabis derived commercial products, medical therapies & validated research protocols.  Vikram Mitra grew up in the State of Odisha with aspirations towards one day entering the medical field.  His studies eventually led him to Australia where he was first introduced to the most recent legal, technological and ideological advancements in hemp related product development. His passion for the subject grew as he considered the potential for a legitimate hemp industry in his homeland, despite decades of legal challenges imposed on this herb utilized by Indians for thousands of years.  Upon his return to India in 2009, Mr. Mitra, full of youth and optimism, set out to break logistical barriers. When a family member was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a lethal brain tumor, he was reminded how impossible it was to find legal, effective palliative remedies made with hemp/cannabis and he was forced again to reconcile with complex legal and political realities.  In the many years since, Mr. Mitra has devoted his work towards assisting with regulation development and research related to realizing a path to safe, legal and effective cannabis based therapies and hemp industrial pathways. I could talk about things India all day and all night! ⁠https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-307-vikram-mitra/⁠

    37 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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    KARMA KOALA PODCAST
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
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    Explicit
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