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Should The Term “Vegan” Refer To Diet Only? – Episode 34

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans discuss some developments in the vegan food world involving Hampton Creek and Beyond Meat before asking the question “should the word vegan refer to diet only?” The episode concludes with an interview with Jenny Marie, the creator of the Big Fat Vegan Zine.

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Articles discussed:
Are Eggless Mayo and Plant-Based ‘Oysters’ Worth $1 Billion

First Vegan Burger Sold Alongside Meat Debuts

Is Defining Vegan A Battle Worth Fighting?

Why Vegan Is Not An All Or Nothing Thing

What Are Vegans So Afraid Of?

Big Fat Vegan Zine

Spice Box Of Earth

Black, white, fit, fat, who cares about sexy? the continuing evolution of vegans

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Do Vegans Need Graphic Images To Advocate? – Episode 33

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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 Description

Strap in for a big one, this week The Bearded Vegans discuss recent travels to Western Mass and Burlington VT before asking the question “do vegans need graphic images to advocate?”. The episode concludes with an in depth interview with Casey Taft, co-founder of vegan publishers and author of the new book Motivational Methods For Vegan Advocacy: A Clinical Psychology Perspective.

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Show notes:

Restaurants Visited
Cafe Evolution (Florence, MA)
Pingala Cafe & Eatery (Burlington, VT)
Lagusta’s Luscious

Greggergate update (Thanks Wes!)

Articles and Videos Discussed
Vegans Don’t Need Graphic Imagery To Advocate?
A Comment On Blood And Guts Advocacy
How Do Graphic Images Affect Animal Advocacy?
The Hidden Cost Of Patriarchy

Silencing Fellow Advocates

Vegan Publishers

Purchase Casey’s Book, Motivational Methods For Vegan Advocacy

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Should Vegans Own “Pets”? – Episode 32

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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 Description

This week Paul and Andy discuss their recent trip to the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival and then conclude by discussing whether or not vegans should own “pets”.

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Show notes:

Restaurants Visited:
Everlasting Life (Washington DC)
Hippie Cakes (Raymond, NH)
The Sweet Beet (Granby, CT)
The Cinnamon Snail (New York, NY)
Yeah Dawg (New York, NY)
Marty’s V Burger (New York, NY)
Regal Vegan (New York, NY)

Products Discussed:
Hudson Beard Co

Articles Discussed:
Is Your Pet Lonely And Bored?

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Is Non Violent Communication Effective Vegan Advocacy? Guest Rama Ganesan – ​Episode 31

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans talk about their favorite Jamaican food spots in Connecticut, continue the conversation about the recent scandal involving the founders of Cafe Gratitude and then interview Rama Ganesan about her journey from vivisector to vegan and discuss her article “Is Non Violent Communication Effective Vegan Advocacy?”.

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Show notes:

Restaurants Visited:
Shandal’s (Bridgeport, CT)

Fire And Spice (Hartford, CT)

Articles Discussed:
Top L.A. Vegan Restaurant Owners Receiving Death Threats for Slaughtering Animals

Is Non-Violent Communication Effective Vegan Advocacy?

Secondary Traumatic Stress

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Food Choices Film Review – ​Episode 30

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans are reunited to record in the same location for the first time in nearly 5 months. Witness their joyous reunion while they discuss Andy’s food adventures in Chicago as well as the recent uproar over the recent reveal that the founders of Cafe Gratitude are now killing and eating the animals on their Be Love Farm. The episode concludes with an in depth review of Food Choices, the new documentary from Michal Sieweirski.

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Show notes:

Restaurants Visited:
Upton’s Breakroom (Chicago, IL)

The Handlebar (Chicago, IL)

Chicago Diner (Chicago, IL)

Articles Discussed:
The Owners Of Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre Just Pissed Off A Whole Lot Of Vegans

Founders of vegan restaurants “Cafe Gratitude,” “Gracias Madre” now raise, slaughter, eat meat

Cafe Gratitude and Gracis Madre Founders Send Animals To Slaughter

US Infertility Rates Falling Says CDC

Food Choices Movie

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Should We Apologize For Being Vegan? – Episode 29

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans discuss the lack of inclusion at the Seattle Vegfest and conclude by dissecting an apology note from a recently defected vegan.

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Show Notes:

Restaurants visited:
Amy’s Ethiopian Restaurant (Nashville, TN)

Passiflora (New Hartford, CT)

Articles discussed:
What Exactly is Mainstream About Injustice?

Dear World, I’m Sorry For Being Such A Vegan

To All The Former Vegans Out There: You Did Great Work, And You Can Do It Again

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Mail Bag – Episode 28

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans dig into the mail bag to answer listeners’ questions, comments and concerns. Topics covered include whether or not vegans should have cats, where do we include insects in our moral sphere and a follow up to our episode “Should Atheists Be Vegan?”

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Show Notes:

Restaurants visited:
Arlo’s

Episodes referenced:
Episode 20 – Should Athiests Be Vegans?

Episode 23 – Does The Most Ethical Diet Include Meat?

Articles discussed:
Long Term Vegetarian Diet Changes DNA Raising Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease

How The Media Got A Study About Vegetarianism Wrong

Response: Long Term Vegetarian Diet Changes DNA Raising Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease

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Does Moral Vegan Make Any Sense? – Episode 27

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans find themselves discussing their top 5 new vegan finds at Expo West, going over the news and conclude by asking the question, “does moral veganism make any sense?”

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Show Notes:

Restaurants visited:

Freesoulcaffe (Tustin, CA)

Empire (Portland, ME)

Holy Donuts (Portland, ME)

Top 5 Finds at Expo West:
Alpendough

Hodo Soy

and you already know how to find Gardien, Daiya and Coconut Bliss

Articles discussed:
Sea World, Under Pressure, Will Stop Breeding Killer Whales

SeaWorld to Phase Out Killer Whale Show, Captivity

Moral Veganism Makes No Sense

Deep Green Transophbia III: Derrick Jensen’s Hateful Tirade.

The Vegetarian Myth Debunked

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Should We Stop Using The Word Vegan? – Episode 26

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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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans talk about the formation of the new Plant Based Foods Council and then discuss whether or not we should continue to use the word vegan. Does it drive people away or pull them in?

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Show Notes:

Restaurants visited:
Sanctuary Bistro

Articles discussed:
The Revolution Is Upon Us: Plant Based Foods Now Have A Voice On Capital Hill

Trade Group Lobbying For Plant Based Foods Takes A Seat In Washington

If You Are On A Plant Based Diet, Stop Calling Yourself Vegan!

Don’t You Dare Call Yourself A Vegan!

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Reflections on Witnessing a Direct Action Everywhere Disruption – Episode 25

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 Description

This week The Bearded Vegans review the new Amy’s Drive Thru in Rohnert Park, CA and then dive into an overview of the recent debate at Stanford University featuring Bruce Friedrich and John Mackey vs the Stanford Debate team with the proposal that “Eating Meat Is Neither Healthy Nor Ethical” and close out the episode with a discussion of the disruption of the event by Direct Action Everywhere.

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Show Notes:

Episodes referenced:
Episode 9: Can You Have Your Animal Rights And Eat Them Too?
Episode 14: Should Vegans Take The Liberation Pledge

Restaurants visited:
Amy’s Drive Thru
Shizen
Hella Vegan Eats

Articles discussed:
Protesters Disrupt Meat Eating Debate

Q&A With John Mackey and Bruce Friedrich

Direct Action Everywhere, Sure, But Not Now

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