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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).

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01:50:17

#37 Jack Taufer - Jiu Jitsu Training, Teaching &...

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2025/10/31

Chris has an enlightening conversation with Jack Taufer, a Dave Kama Jiu-Jitsu black belt. They talk about his beginnings in the art looking for a way to deal with street fights as a young man and then finding jiu jitsu which changed his life. They also discuss his time traveling and teaching the art to students all over the world. They also talk about the importance of Rickson Gracie teachings and why he is interested in continuing to share that knowledge with other practitioners. IG: @JackTaufer

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01:23:44

#37 Ryan Young - Preservation & Transmission of...

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2025/09/24

Chris has a conversation with 3rd degree black belt Ryan Young who runs Kama Jiu Jitsu's Dallas Texas location. Ryan has been training since 1989 under Relson Gracie in his home state of Hawaii. He talks about the early days of Jiu Jitsu in America and how he eventually met Rickson Gracie student and Dirty Dozen member Dave Kama. Chris and Ryan also talk about the preservation of Rickson Gracie lineage Jiu Jitsu as a holistic system, the difficulties of teaching and learning the art, and what is

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01:54:27

#36 Nathan Orchard - Pathologically Aggressive

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2025/09/01

Chris catches up with Nathan Orchard, a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Eddie Bravo at 10th Planet. They talk about his unorthodox beginnings as a self taught MMA fighter, and his move to focus on Jiu Jitsu in the 10th Planet system where he was promoted to blue belt status before ever taking a class. Later the conversation turns to philosophy not just on Jiu Jitsu but ancient wisdom practices and observations on modern trajectories. NathanOrchard.com and Instagram Sponsored by Datsusara "Hemp

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01:47:51

#35- Chris Burns - Fuck 'Em if They Can't Take a Choke

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2025/08/01

Host Chris Odell has a long and amusing conversation with BJJ Black Belt and somewhat reluctant BJJ instructional video star Chris Burns. They discuss Chris' history and current work in the realm of Jiu Jitsu, their shared passion for the original martial art, particularly as shown by Rickson Gracie, in contrast to the sport style. They also explore the teaching mindset, and dig into Chris' unique, sometimes controversial personality and presentation. Chris Burns is a second degree black belt under

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01:52:09

#34 - James Driskill - Rickson's Uke & Principal...

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2025/07/07

Chris sits down with James Driskill, a Rickson Gracie black belt currently serving as Rickson's full time uke and assistant instructor. James has applied the principals of learning to many areas of life including regenerative agriculture, cannabis farming and many more topics covered in the discussion. Sponsored by Datsusara "Hemp Gear for Victory" Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

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01:06:50

#33 - Josh McKinney - I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu

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2025/05/26

Josh McKinney and Chris Odell have a fun talk about various topics revolving mostly around Josh's life journey from being a fat kid needing exercise to becoming a top level competitor, to founding his own gym. Josh is also the host of a podcast that Datsusara proudly sponsors called "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu". " where "each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back"! Josh McKinney's "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" Podcast and YouTube Channel Sponsored by Datsusara "Hemp Gear

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01:22:23

#32 - Akira the Don - Meaningwave

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2025/03/03

Akira The Don talks with Chris about how and why he creates music that channels the great philosophy of the ages, finding meaning in life through dark times, Chris' return to the podcast and jiu jitsu. Akira the Don is an Artist, DJ, and architect of the Meaningwave® Universe. Sponsored by Datsusara "Hemp Gear for Victory" Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

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02:15:52

S02E02 - Rose Gracie - Taking the Gloves Off

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2021/06/08

On this episode we sit down with the one and only Rose Gracie. We discuss everything from what it was like growing up in the Gracie family, the renowned "First Family of Jiu Jitsu" to Rose's current passion projects of working with athletes to help identify and treat CTE.

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01:42:56

S02E01 - Chris Odell

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2021/03/12

Welcome back to an all new season of the Datsusara Podcast. On this episode we sit down and discuss all things Datsusara with owner and founder Chris Odell. We dive into everything from the company's origins, new products, the trials and tribulations of manufacturing and what new adventures Chris is up to next. We also touch on the hemp industry and what innovations are being made, as well as the hurdles that still stand in the way.

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01:32:36

#31 - Bob Kotowski - Olde School Golf

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2018/11/28

Chris interviews his friend and golf instructor Bob Kotowski, a PGA professional. They discuss their love of the sport and how the lessons apply well beyond the golf course. An accomplished PGA golf instructor and personal coach to over 10,000 students, Bob Kotowski has over 50 years of hands-on, “dig it out of the dirt” golf history. Bob has a diverse and extensive golf and athletic background, as well as formal education and mentoring from some of the greatest golf instructors in the world.

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01:35:44

#30 - Oren Amitay - Calm the Mind and Face Your Fears

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2018/06/13

Dr. Oren Amitay returns to the podcast to talk with Chris about psychological techniques for calming the mind in order to combat fear, anxiety and paralysis from over conscientiousness. Dr. Oren Amitay a psychologist trained in 8 different therapy orientations, a university lecturer and serves as an expert witness in the Ontario court system. He also has a podcast called “The Real Reality”. Also on youtube at: https://youtu.be/aPQAZBG_rIY Guest links: http://docamitay.com

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02:44:59

#29 - Lee Mellor - Murder, Free Speech, and Storytelling

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2018/05/01

Lee Mellor is a author, criminologist and profiler specializing in abnormal homicide and sex crimes, lecturer, podcaster and singer-songwriter. In this episode Chris talks with Lee about his interesting choice of studying murder and why that is such a fascinating topic for people, free speech and the problems with modern cinema. Guest links: http://leemellor.comhttps://twitter.com/ProfMellor https://murderwasthecase.podbean.com https://twitter.com/murderwtcase Sponsored

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01:07:48

#28 - Chris Odell - Ask Me Anything, April 2018

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2018/04/01

The third in our "Ask Me Anything"(AMA) style episodes with Datsusara founder Chris Odell. Chris answers questions submitted and voted on via Reddit. Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

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01:24:11

#27 - Antero Alli - Motivation for Creation

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2018/03/01

Antero returns to the podcast to share his thoughts with Chris on topics ranging from meaningful occupations, to psychedelic exploration to transforming uncertainty into motivation for creation. Antero Alli comes from a deep background of writing, directing, and producing experimental theatre and numerous underground films. He is also the author of eight books including Angel Tech, The Eight-Circuit Brain, and Towards an Archeology of the Soul. Guest links: http://www.paratheatrical.com

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01:24:47

#26 - Travis Newaza - Jiu Jitsu Philosophy and Brand...

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2018/02/01

Travis Newaza Warner is a well known and somewhat controversial and mysterious figure in the Jiu Jitsu community. He founded the company Newaza Apparel in order to fund his competitive Jiu Jitsu journey featuring matches and title wins at high profile competitions including Gracie Worlds, and Polaris. Chris talks with Travis about martial arts history, philosophy and it's application in brand building. Guest links: http://americanajiujitsucollective.com

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01:37:35

#25 - Oren Amitay - Psychology, Free Speech and Well...

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2018/01/01

Dr. Oren Amitay a psychologist trained in 8 different therapy orientations, a university lecturer and serves as an expert witness in the Ontario court system. He also has a podcast called “The Real Reality”. Chris and Oren discuss psychology, raising well adjusted children, PC/SJW extremist politics, social media, and psychedelics. Guest links: DocAmitay.com Oren's Youtube Oren's Twitter Oren's Facebook Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell Intro and

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01:45:44

#24 - Jonathan Pageau - The Symbolic Worldview

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2017/12/01

Jonathan Pageau is an Eastern Orthodox religious icon carver by trade. Recently he has also been speaking on and making videos which explore the symbolic worldview. Chris talks with Jonathan about his personal Datsusara journey which led to his work as an icon carver and also his more recent endeavors exploring symbology in myth, religion, society and culture. Chris gets into his allergic response to organized religion and discusses literal vs symbolic interpretations of Christianity, including

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01:28:14

#23 - Clay Routledge - The Psychological Significance...

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2017/11/01

Dr. Clay Routledge is an author, psychological scientist, and professor. His research focuses on the many ways that people gain and maintain perceptions of meaning in life and how these perceptions contribute to psychological wellbeing, physical health, and intergroup relations. Chris talks with Clay about how people find meaning in their lives, and the sometimes strange places that path can lead. The discussion also gets into the current problems in academia and the related cultural struggle seen

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#22 - Jordan Peterson - Self Authoring & Truth

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2017/10/01

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and previously at Harvard. He has written multiple books and produced hundreds of lectures on topics of psychology, mythology, neuroscience, religion, war and in particular the works and philosophy of Jung, Freud, Piaget, Rogers, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger. He has also been very active in the political realm of late, taking a stance for free speech, justice, and responsibility,

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#21 - Nick Osipczak - Martial Arts Spirit

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2017/09/15

Nick Osipczak is a British Mixed Martial Artist that has fought in the UFC and also starred on "The Ultimate Fighter" tv show. Nick brings a unique perspective to the arts as he comes from a Tai Chi background and has learned how to integrate that into his MMA practice. Nick also teaches the various MMA aspects, Tai Chi, meditation and much more. He also creates sacred geometry art pieces. Chris and co-host Peter Hyoguchi drink tea, discuss martial arts, life direction and spiritual matters with

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