The Datsusara Podcast

DATSUSARA 脱サラ is a Japanese phrase that essentially means "To escape drudgery and find one's true path". This concept of living a life of self determination is the primary focus of the show. Episodes will feature guests that are examples of living the Datsusara way. The show is hosted by Chris Odell who is the founder of a the modern hemp gear companies, Datsusara (DSgear.com), and Odell Sports & Leisure (OdellSports.com).

#32 - Akira the Don - Meaningwave 03/03/2025

#31 - Bob Kotowski - Olde School Golf 11/28/2018

#30 - Oren Amitay - Calm the Mind and Face Your Fears 06/13/2018

#29 - Lee Mellor - Murder, Free Speech, and Storytelling 05/01/2018

#28 - Chris Odell - Ask Me Anything, April 2018 04/01/2018

#27 - Antero Alli - Motivation for Creation 03/01/2018

#26 - Travis Newaza - Jiu Jitsu Philosophy and Brand Building 02/01/2018

#25 - Oren Amitay - Psychology, Free Speech and Well Adjusted Children 01/01/2018

#24 - Jonathan Pageau - The Symbolic Worldview 12/01/2017

#23 - Clay Routledge - The Psychological Significance of Meaningful Lives 11/01/2017

#22 - Jordan Peterson - Self Authoring & Truth 10/01/2017

#21 - Nick Osipczak - Martial Arts Spirit 09/15/2017

#20 - Matt Thornton - Authenticity is Alive 09/01/2017

#19 - Katy Bowman - Nutritious Movement Matters 08/01/2017

#18 - Dr. Alex Feng - Born to the Path 07/01/2017

#17 - Richie Boogeyman Martinez - Rise of the Freak Brother 06/01/2017

#16 - Kathy Odell - Thoughtful Leadership, Ethics in Business and Personal Life 05/01/2017

#15 - Ulises Bella - The Street Dragon, Nonstop Chaos 04/03/2017

#14 - Noble Smith - The Wisdom of the Shire 02/28/2017

#13 - Joe Henney - Industrial Designer, Father & Farmer 02/04/2017

#12 - Chris Odell - Ask Me Anything 01/04/2017

#12 - Chris Odell - Ask Me Anything The second in our "Ask Me Anything"(AMA) style episodes with Datsusara founder Chris Odell and co-host Benjamin Charles. Chris answers the questions below that were submitted via social media and talks about winter challenges. I always hear about how hemp can generate much more paper than trees, but see very little signs of people trying to make it. why? Can you walk us through the difference between myth and reality regarding all the claims made in The Emperor Wears No Clothes? Does datsusara get hemp from Canada, or now that recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon, are you able to supply your hemp more locally? Do you have to process the hemp yourself? How does your business mentality influence the products you create? What future products do you have planned? Hi Chris, wondering about those long sleeve t styled hemp training shirts you spoke about on ? Are those available? Wanna chat about some of your favorites in the ? What you like about them, etc.? Do you have some great stories from behind the scenes at ? What's interesting and/or surprising? How have they evolved? Who should Rogan face in a superfight? Are you surprised by how it's become one of the standards of competition grappling? Why are Datsusara gis so great? Some elements of kimono design and construction are obvious, but others aren't. What would you look for or watch out for in a gi, that the avg. player doesn't usually consider? Have DSgear users had any adventures using it? What's your vision for Datsusara 5 or 10 years out? ETA (or progress) on the a BIG bag? It's excellent that you're tracking down the actual sources just referenced by other hemp info dumps. Could you explain your motivation and why you think it's important? Note: We didn't cover this well, but plan to on the next AMA, it's a very good question. I have to deal with numerous vendors for my HEMA club. They're relatively small companies that cater for, what's now, a niche market -- but only a few of them have customer service even close to the Datsusara standard. What do you think sets you apart? Why do you hate leglocks? I'd like to learn about tea, from your perspective Sponsored by Twitter: Facebook: Intro and outro music by with excerpts from a speech by (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You). /episode/index/show/dspodcast/id/4961228