Episode 78: Is Guilt An Effective Tactic For Making New Vegans?

This week Paul and Andy continue their food adventures in New Orleans before climbing up a mountain of news including a local Humane Society fundraiser that decided to serve animal flesh. the episode concludes with an in depth discussion asking whether or not attempting to invoke guilt is an effective tactic for making new vegans. The conversation specifically revolves around a form of advocacy that involves placing stickers on animal products in the supermarket that will remind the potential purchaser exactly what animal it came from.

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Restaurants visited:
Sneaky Pickle (New Orleans, LA)

Articles discussed:
‘Pork for Paws’ to help four-legged friends

Federal Court Orders Factory Farms to Report Pollution

The Next Gluten

Beauty therapist, 18, is horrified to discover an ’emotional blackmail’ anti-meat sticker proclaiming to be from a cow named Chloe on her Morrisons spaghetti bolognaise

Out of the FOG

Vegan wages war on meat-eaters by plastering supermarket shelves with graphic stickers to guilt-trip shoppers out of buying sausages, eggs and even MILK ‘because it’s Veganuary’

The Surprising Upside Of Guilt and Shame

Beyond Intractability – Guilt and Shame

Direct Action Leading Where?

Episode 77: Should Vegans Embrace Reducetarianism?

This week Paul and Andy discuss vegan food adventures in Nashville and New Orleans before dissecting the news, including a recent ban on selling animals that are from puppy mills. The episode concludes by asking if vegans should embrace reducetarianism, the movement attempting to collect vegans, vegetarians and meat reducers all under one umbrella term.

See Paul speak at the 9th Annual Delaware Action For Animals Vegfest

Restaurants visited:
Graze (Nashville, TN)
Breads On Oak (New Orleans, LA)

Articles discussed:
Sorry vegans – plants actually ‘hear themselves being eaten, and respond’

Proposed bill aims to give ‘unwanted’ pets better shot at forever homes

Op-Ed Can’t vegans and vegetarians just get along?

Ending the battle between vegans, vegetarians, and everyone else | Brian Kateman | TEDxCUNY

Episode 76: Should We Abandon The Mainstream Animal Rights Movement?

This week, Paul and Andy talk about finding vegan food in Nashville TN before breaking down the news including the implications of a pet store that refuses to sell rabbits on Easter weekend. The episode concludes by asking the question, is it time to abandon the mainstream animal rights movement?

Show notes:

Andy’s interview with Veggieworld

Restaurants visited:
Nicoletto’s Pasta Co (Nashville, TN)
The Southern V (Nashville, TN)

Articles discussed:

Starbucks Tests New Vegan-Friendly Lunch Menu

Pets shops across UK ban sale of rabbits during Easter

The lines are being drawn: The case for a divided animal movement

Gordon Ramsay Just Shut Down The Pineapple Pizza Debate

Episode 74: Are There Any Circumstances Where It Is Okay To Eat Animal Products?

This week Paul and Andy gush about vegan food in San Diego before burying themselves under a pile of vegan news. The episode concludes by asking, is there any circumstances under which it is ethically permissible to consume animal products?

Restaurants/Events visited:
Erven (Los Angeles, CA)
Kindred (San Diego, CA)
Charlie’s Brownies (Los Angeles, CA)
Vegan Street Fair LA
Champs (Brooklyn, NY)

Articles discussed:

Despite religious opposition—and vegans—the Bank of England will keep animal fat in its banknotes

The secretive US funding behind the Got Milk? ads finally gets scrutiny

Woman finds “teeth” in barbacoa tacos, restaurant offers explanation

Can you maintain a vegan diet while traveling? Yes, but it will take some strategizing.

“WHAT IF I ‘MESS UP’?” WHY GOING VEGAN IS NOT A PLEDGE OF PERFECTION

Episode 73: Carnage, Film Review.

This week, Paul and Andy gush over vegan food in Los Angeles before dissecting this week’s news with such stories as Taco Bell’s non-vegan rice debacle and a large dairy company switching to nut milks after cow’s milk was no longer financially viable. The episode concludes with an in depth review of Carnage: Swallowing The Past, the new rockumentary by vegan comedian Simon Amstell.

Restaurants Visited
Sumo Dog (Los Angeles, CA)
Gokoku Vegetarian Ramen (Los Angeles, CA)

Articles discussed:
Taco Bell’s Rice Is No Longer Vegan?

Large Dairy Company Ditches Dairy after 90 years and Starts Producing Plant-Based Milks Instead

Soledad Goats

Ben & Jerry’s: Confirm Your Chocolate Isn’t Coming From Child Slavery

A Vegan Comedy That’s Actually Funny

Episode 72: What The Health Film Review

This week Paul and Andy review What The Health, the latest film from the team behind Conspiracy. With Conspiracy one of their favorite vegan films out there, is What The Health a worthy successor? Does it avoid the pitfalls of the myriad other health documentaries? Stay tuned to find out. Additionally they discuss food adventures in Los Angeles before being joined by Carmella and Carlo, otherwise known as The Food Duo, to discuss their top five new vegan products found at Expo West this year.

The Food Duo can be found on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and at TheFoodDuo.com

You can view What The Health by visiting WhatTheHealthFilm.com

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The Bearded Vegans finds hosts Paul and Andy in a discussion dissecting all things vegan. News, reviews, interviews and in depth discussion of issues within the vegan community are regular features of the show.

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​Episode 71 – Is There A Moral Case For Eating Meat?

This week, Paul and Andy discuss vegan food adventures in Los Angeles, visiting the much coveted Yoga-urt, among others before diving into the news to discuss follow up on the USDA removing all animal welfare records from their website as well as if and how vegans should use Bob Harper’s heart attack as a platform to promote plant based eating. Finally, they tackle an article published by the Sierra Club entitled “Toward A Moral Case For Meat Eating”. Is there something a major environmental organization with 2.4 million members should be promoting?

Restaurants Visited:
Yoga-urt (Glendale, CA)
Veggie Grill (Los Angeles)

Articles discussed:

USDA Sued After Removal Of Animal Welfare Records

How Could Someone As Fit As Bob Harper Have A Heart Attack?

Toward A Moral Case For Meat Eating

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The Bearded Vegans finds hosts Paul and Andy in a discussion dissecting all things vegan. News, reviews, interviews and in depth discussion of issues within the vegan community are regular features of the show.

Episode Description

​Episode 70: Son of Mailbag

This week Paul and Andy go over their food adventures in Phoenix and Los Angeles before diving deep into the mail bag to answer listener questions and comments. Topics range from the lighthearted to the heavyweight including is there room to be friends with PETA, is dressing up companion animals exploitation and advocacy tips for introverts.

Restaurants visited:

Green (Phoenix, AZ)
Udupi Cafe (Tempe, AZ)
Donut Friend (Los Angeles, CA)

Kia Super Bowl Ad

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The Bearded Vegans finds hosts Paul and Andy in a discussion dissecting all things vegan. News, reviews, interviews and in depth discussion of issues within the vegan community are regular features of the show.

Episode Description

Episode 69: What’s The Deal With Segans? Is The Internet Not Vegan?

This week Paul and Andy talk about finding vegan food in rural Missouri before jumping into the news and concluding with a topic-of-the-week double header. First diving into the word of Seaganism, those who incorporate eating marine animals into their otherwise plant based diet. Second, they discuss a vegan cafe that announced they would no longer be providing WiFi due to their vegan ideals. Is the internet, gasp, not vegan?

Show Notes:

Restaurant visited:

Take Root Cafe (Kirksville, MO)

Articles discussed:

Starbucks Just Added Its Healthiest Food Item Ever To The Menu

‘Seagan’ Diet Suggests It’s Not A Crazy Idea For Vegans To Eat Seafood

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (NutritionFacts.org)

Vegan cafe launches Facebook ‘Hitler’ rant after customers kick-off about WiFi

Imgur containing all the Goat Cafe Facebook interactions

Huddersfield’s Controversial Goat Cafe Closed

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