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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 63: Vegan Activism In The Age Of Trump: A Collaborative Episode with Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!

This week we join forces with the Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack! Podcast to discuss the place of vegan activism in the age of Trump. Additionally we discuss the rise of “identity politics” being used shout down at risk communities as well as some PETA bullshit and the death of Tillikum.

The News:

PETA is at it again

Tillkum Dies At Seaworld

Main Discussion:

AR Zone Interview – Sarah K Woodcock

Study: racism and sexism predict support for Trump much more than economic dissatisfaction

The Hidden Cost Of Patriarchy

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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 62 – Does Signing Petitions Promote Animal Exploitation?

This week Paul and Andy review V Street in Philadelphia as well as Black Flamingo and Delice & Sarrasin in New York City. New items include the most effective way to market vegan burgers, the efficacy of social media in the fight against animal agriculture and an update on Prop 3 in Massachusetts. The episode concludes with an in depth discussion asking whether or not online petitions are inherently speciesist and thus bad for animals.

Restaurants Visited:
V Street (Philadelphia, PA)
Black Flamingo (New York, NY)
Delice & Sarrasin (New York, NY)

Articles discussed:

Delice & Sarrasin “Can Be Made Vegan”

Behind The Fight To Convince People To Buy Meatless Burgers

How the vegan movement broke out of its echo chamber and finally started disrupting things

Social media has become an unwieldy nightmare for the meat industry

Signing Petitions Promotes Animal Exploitation – A Deer Case Study

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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 61: Is it okay to handle non-vegan money?

The Bearded Vegans return from their winter break with a wealth of vegan food adventures as well as some news regarding Big Milk’s battle to destroy plant based alternatives. The episode concludes with an in depth discussion asking the question, is it okay to handle non-vegan money? Non-vegan money, what on earth is that?! It turns out that the new £5 note in the UK contains trace amounts of tallow. We talk about what this means for vegans and vegan businesses.

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Restaurants visited:
00 + Co. (New York, NY)
Vedge (Philadelphia, PA)
Govinda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Plant Pure Cafe (Philadelphia, PA)
New Haven Apizza (Madison, CT)

Three Girls Vegan Creamery

Articles discussed:

FDA urged to settle fight over what can be called milk

No more ‘veggie sausages?’ Minister wants ban on meat names for plant-based foods

New 5 Pound Note, Not Suitable For Vegetarians.

Petition To Remove Tallow From Bank Notes

Britain’s New £5 Note, Stronger And Safe, Isn’t Suitable For Vegetarians

Is Cash Better For the Enivronment Than A Credit Card?

New fiver: Bank of England looking to make note meat-free

4 Countries Where The Money Contains Meat (article sent to us from Courtenay)

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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 60: Bride Of Mailbag

In their final episode of 2016, Paul and Andy discuss their food adventures in NYC, including trying The Impossible Burger, and then take a Scrooge-McDuck-deep-dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions, comments and concerns.

restaurants visited:
Modern Love (Brooklyn, NY)
Momofuku Nishi – home of The Impossible Burger (New York, NY)
Sweets By Chloe

Tommy Knowles Interview discussing indigenous solidarity (Episode 5)

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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 59: Reflections on the 2016 Election / Vegan Holiday Survival Guide

This week Paul and Andy take some time to reflect on the 2016 election and what the implications of a Trump Presidency means for marginalized communities, the environment and animals as well as discuss how the vegan community has responded and whether or not it has been helpful. The episode concludes with their official vegan holiday survival guide which includes tips on how to deal with family members, how to be a good advocate for animals during holiday meals and what to do when you receive a non-vegan gift, among many other things.

Restaurants Visited:

Bean Vegan Cuisine (Charlotte, NC)
Vedge (Philadelphia, PA)

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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 58: Do Single Issue Campaigns Perpetuate A Harmful Animal Hierarchy?

This week Paul and Andy discuss vegan food adventures in Philly and Raleigh before moving on into a new victory for the animal rights movement and then end the episode by discussing whether or not Single Issue Campaigns reinforce an animal hierarchy that is counterproductive towards animal liberation?

Restaurants visited:

The Fiction Kitchen (Raleigh, NC)
The Tasty (Philadelphia, PA)

Articles discussed:

Judge Declares Chimp Has Rights And Must Be Freed From Zoo (follow up from Unlocking The Cage)

Animal Hierarchy Won’t End Unless Animal Rights Groups Stop Perpetuating It.

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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 57: Should Vegans Press The Human Extinction Button?

This week Paul and Andy discuss their vegan food adventures in Philadelphia as well as Gainesville FL before moving on to more serious matters with some follow up on PETA’s latest stunt as well as a sneaky new tactic being employed by animal rights activists to trick unknowing viewers into watching Earthlings. The episode concludes with an in depth discussion asking whether or not vegans should be in favor or pressing the human extinction button. What exactly is the human extinction button? Stay tuned to find out!

Restaurants visited:
Reggae Shack (Gainesville, FL)
Karma Cream (Gainesville, FL)
Humble Woodfire (Gainesville, FL)
Curia Off The Drag (Gainesville, FL)
Crane Ramen (Gainesville, FL)
Dottie’s Donuts (Philadelphia, PA)
Kung Fu Hoagies (Philadelphia, PA)
New Harmony (Philadelphia, PA)
Blackbird Pizzeria (Philadelphia, PA)
The Tattooed Mom (Philadelphia, PA)
V Marks The Shop (Philadelphia, PA)

Articles discussed:
When Sex Doesn’t Sell: Using Sexualized Images of Women Reduces Support for Ethical Campaigns

Vegan Activists Trick Halloween Viewers into watching Earthlings

Would You Press The Button To Make Humanity Go Extinct

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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 56: How should vegans vote this November?

This week Paul and Andy discuss recent food adventures in Jacksonville and Orlando Florida before getting deep down and dirty in the muck of this political season. Will any of the presidential candidates be good for animals and should vegans support cage free ballot initiatives?

Restaurants visited:

Sweet Theory (Jacksonville, FL)
Dixie Dharma (Orlando, FL)
Valhalla Bakery (Orlando, FL)
Ethos Vegan Kitchen (Orlando, FL)

Articles discussed:

The Humane Society calls a Trump presidency a threat to animals everywhere

A Trump presidency will be the most important victory for the animal movement.

A vegan third party candidate – Clifton Roberts and VP Dr. A. Breeze Harper

Massachusetts Voters Are About To Pass A Historic Animal Protection Law

The Fight for Cage-Free Eggs

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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 55: Are ethical arguments enough to create a vegan world?

This week Paul and Andy discuss travels to North Carolina and then cover some vegan news including the latest face-palm-worthy ad from PETA and Trip Advisor’s announcement that they will no longer be selling tickets to attractions featuring exotic animals. The episode concludes with an in depth discussion asking if ethical arguments are enough to create a vegan world.

Restaurants visited:
Lamb’s Bread Vegan Cafe (Columbia, SC)

Articles discussed:
PETA Issues new advertisement that says “Grab a pussy, adopt a cat from your local shelter”

Trip Advisor Will Halt Ticket Sales To Cruel Wildlife Attractions

TRIPADVISOR WON’T OFFER EXOTIC ANIMAL EXPERIENCES, BUT ALL OTHERS ARE FINE

Ethical Arguments Won’t End Factory Farming. Technology Might.

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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 54: Should vegans be upset that Tyson invested in Beyond Meat?

This week Paul and Andy discuss some of their favorite new vegan snacks and then have an in depth discussion asking the question “should vegans be upset that Tyson invested in Beyond Meat?”. Not only does the conversation cover the topic at hand but also delves into whether or not we should be purchasing products from vegan companies with non-vegan parent companies.

What we’ve been eating:
Louisville Vegan Jerky

Articles discussed:
Why I am welcoming Tyson Foods as an investor to Beyond Meat

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