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.

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​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.

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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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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 68: Eating You Alive – Film Review

This week, Paul and Andy dive deep into an in depth review of Eating You Alive, the latest documentary promoting a whole foods plant based diet. Is this is a good tool for vegan advocates to use? Discussions include what was liked and what was dangerous about their messaging. News items include free vegan food at Daytona and and the latest attempt to smear veganism via b12 deficiency. The whole episode is topped off with visits to Batter and Crumbs and Fortuitea Cafe.

Restaurants visited:
Batter and Crumbs (Philadelphia, PA)
Fortuitea Cafe (Washington, PA)

Articles discussed:

Daytona Fans Will Be Treated To Vegan Food

Are YOU vegan? You’re more likely to give birth prematurely, study finds

B12 Deficiency May Be More Widespread Than Thought

Eating You Alive

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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 67: Is Intersectionality Bad For Veganism?

This week Paul and Andy discuss food adventures in Philly before moving on to discuss the news including the USDA removing all animal welfare information from their website as well as some follow up to last week’s discussion of the PETA/Warhammer 40,000 debacle. The episode concludes with an in depth discussion around the question “is intersectionality bad for veganism?” done in response to a recent video created by the Unnatural Vegan youtube channel.

Restaurants Visited:
Bar Bombon (Philadelphia, PA)
Charlie Was A Sinner (Philadelphia, PA)

Articles and Videos discussed:

Bryer’s Secretly Releases Almond Milk Based Ice Cream

USDA abruptly purges animal welfare information from its website

It Just Got Much Harder To Know What’s Going On In US Animal Research Labs

USDA Says Removal of Animal Welfare Records Not Final

PETA and Warhammer 40,000: ‘You Can’t Be Serious?’

PETA’s Warhammer Ban Reveals The Hypocrisy of It’s Fake Fur Policy

Why I’m Not An Intersectional / Social Justice Vegan – by Unnatural Vegan

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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 66: How Should We Frame The Importance Of Veganism To Non-Vegans?

This week Paul and Andy discuss PETA’s call to remove “fur” from the plastic figurines in the Warhammer 40,000 game and then move on to follow up from their discussion about Trump and Animal Rights Advocates’ changing roles and tactics in this new political world by asking the question: “how should we frame the importance of veganism to nonvegans?” Additionally, they go over their favorite finds at vegan pop up shops in Brooklyn and New Jersey.

Restaurants visited:
Bunna (New York, NY)
Freakin Vegans – (New York, NY)

Episodes referenced:
Episode 44: Why Won’t Some Vegans Stop Saying All Lives Matter?

Articles discussed:
Why Is PETA Asking Games Workshop to Make Warhammer Fur-Free?

With Trump As President, It’s More Important Than Ever To Go Vegan

Could Going Vegan Save Millions Of Lives?

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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 65: What Does The End Of Ringling Brothers Circus Mean For The Future Of Animal Advocacy?

This week Paul and Andy discuss the use of animals for entertainment, starting with the recent undercover video exposing animal abuse on the set of A Dog’s Purpose before moving on to discuss Ringling Brothers Circus announcement that they will be closing their tent flap for good this May. Is this a victory for animals or just another example of a single issue campaign that misses the point? What does this mean for the future of animal advocacy? Do we even need to protest circuses anymore? Additionally, we visit several food vendors at Brooklyn’s Vegan Market and Paul makes another trip to Philly.

Restaurants visited:
Vegicano (New York, NY)
Peaceful Provisions (New York, NY)
Not only Juice (Willimantic, CT)
Grindcore house (Philadelphia, PA)

Articles discussed:

Animal abuse on the set of A Dog’s Purpose

A Dog’s Purpose: What Happened And Who’s To Blame? A response from producer Gavin Palone.

Famed Ringling Bros. circus closing after more than 100 years

Where will circus animals go when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey closes?

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