Big Fat Vegan Radio: Recent Episodes
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Episode 115 (Air Date: September 20th, 2019) Here’s another episode from the 2019 Asheville VeganFest. This episode features a talk from a vegan athlete panel including bodybuilder Erin Fergus, runner Dr. Betty Smith, powerlifter Daniel Austin, and lifestyle coach Brittany Sadé. Follow those of them who are on Instagram: Erin Fergus: @veganfergiefitness Daniel Austin: @veganxmeathead Brittany Sadé: … Episode 115 – Vegan Athletes (at Asheville VegFest) Read More »
Episode 114 (Air Date: July 18th, 2019) So there I was hosting the 2019 Asheville VeganFest, introducing speaker after speaker, when I got the idea: Why not record these speakers and share their talks on the podcast? The first person I asked was Lisa McDonald of Sanctuary Brewing Company and Sweet Bear Rescue Farm. She was … Episode 114 – Balancing Animal Care, Self Care & Work Life (Lisa McDonald) Read More »
Episode 113 (Air Date: June 14th, 2019) Have you ever recorded an interview, then stashed the audio away somewhere you were sure you wouldn’t lose it? Well an interview I recorded with my dear friend Jeff Mannes has now thawed out in time for summer! Today’s episode is the FIRST in a series of a new … Episode 113 – Extra Curricula! Orgysmic with Jeff Mannes [EXPLICIT] Read More »
Episode 112 (Air Date: May 21st, 2019) Here it is! The long awaited sequal to Ex-Ex-Vegans, Part 1! I had originally selected eight people to interview. In this episode, you will hear from the remaining four. As always — I meant to get to this episode so much sooner but [insert various excuses here which you’ve … Episode 112 – Ex-Ex-Vegans, Part 2 Read More »
Episode 111 (Air Date: April 30th, 2019) Here’s an update from Ben on the road. Literally. Not “here’s an update from Ben once he’s back at his computer…” This entire episode was recorded, edited, mixed, uploaded, and published — from Ben’s Android phone!!! Yes, that’s right, for years I’ve wondered if there were ANY way possible … Episode 111 – Wheel Reinvented, or French Toast Read More »
Episode 110 (Air Date: February 25th, 2019) Have you hear the one about the girl who offered The Pope a million dollars to go vegan? Well, if that sounds like the setup for a joke — it’s not! Meet Genesis Butler, recipient of the Young Animal Activist Award at the 2018 Animal Rights National Conference, is … Episode 110 – Genesis Butler, Million Dollar Vegan Read More »
Episode 109 (Air Date: February 18th, 2019) Here’s an episode I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time now! Thank you to everyone who reached out to be a part of this episode. When I asked if there were any “Ex-Ex-Vegans” out there who wanted to share their stories, the response was overwhelming! Nearly 30 … Episode 109 – Ex-Ex-Vegans, Part 1 Read More »
Episode 108 (Air Date: February 12th, 2019) Happy Halloween! …and Thanksgiving! And Holidays! And New Year’s! …won’t you be my Valentine? Okay, so this is the longest hiatus I have taken from Big Fat Vegan Radio since it began. I’ve taken a month before to post a new episode. Even two I think. But … Episode 108 – Ben is back! (So is his ADHD!) Read More »
Episode 107 (Air Date: October 17th, 2018) Today’s episode consists of a conversation I had with someone over Instagram Live. This is a long, unusual, and intense discussion between myself and a fellow vegan who identifies as transphobic. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION before making any judgments, comments, or replies. I ask that everyone listening … Episode 107 – Transphobia in the Vegan Community Read More »
Episode 106 (Air Date: August 25th, 2018) First off – I left you all waiting TWO WHOLE MONTHS for a new podcast episode and I am so sorry for that! The fact that you are reading these words now and listening to this episode means the world to me so thank you! I wanted to get … Episode 106 – Interview: Chris Cooney (The Vegan Zombie MOVIE!) Read More »
Episode 105 (Air Date: June 27th, 2018) Guess what! PETA is launching a new Vegan Mentor Program! Today, Keith Burgeson joins us to talk about this exciting new program, what it makes available to those newbie vegans seeking support, and how you can get involved! Keith Burgeson, a native of southern New Jersey, holds a bachelor’s degree … Episode 105 – Keith Burgeson: PETA Vegan Mentor Program Read More »
Episode 104 (Air Date: May 8th, 2018) Did you hear the news? Ben/Honey is one of the top ten finalists for PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door contest! UPDATE: Remember how I said I was going to create new “Secret Shows” again just for Patreon supporters? Well… when I posted this episode, I accidentally posted it … Episode 104 – PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door Read More »
Episode 103 (Air Date: April 1st, 2018) Happy April, and APRIL FOOL’S DAY! I’m keeping it going with the guest co-host thing! And today I’m welcoming to the show fellow Midwesterner, Jennifer Carlson! Be sure to join our Big Fat Vegan Radio Listeners Facebook page, and let me know if you’d like to co-host an episode with … Episode 103 – Guest Co-Host: Jennifer Carlson! Read More »
Episode 102 (Air Date: March 1st, 2018) Happy March, y’all! Happy one-more-week until I’m 39 years old and therefore official sound like I’m lying about my age… Is it too late in the year to say “New Year, New Me”? If not, I want to say New Year, New Podcast Format!!! As I’ve been teasing on … Episode 102 – Our First Guest Co-Host: Ashe Harris! Read More »
Episode 101 (Air Date: January 27th, 2018) Alright you guys… I’m gonna change it up a bit! As 2017 drew to a close, I really felt compelled to put together a year in a review for you guys. 2017 really was a remarkable year in my life, and I personally feel it’s very … Episode 101 – Ben’s 2017 Year in Review Read More »
Episode 100 (Air Date: December 23rd, 2017) We did it! We made it to 100! That makes this episode the Derrick Barry of the podcast! To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fitting to invite listeners and guests alike to join us in an online video hangout which was recorded for this … Episode 100 – Our One Hundredth Episode! Read More »
Episode 99 (Air Date: November 9th, 2017) ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Our 100th Episode is coming up soon! For the special occasion, I want to host a giant video conference (via Zoom.us) with all of our listeners and past interview subjects. Basically as many of you as I can get! This is why I want for you to … Episode 99 – The Skinny on Soy (Marie Oser) Read More »
Episode 98 (Air Date: October 6th, 2017) I am so excited to talk with my friend Lulu Anderson today about her new non-profit organization For The Love of Dogs! Listen in as we learn a whole lot about the suffering of street dogs and what we can do to lessen that suffering! WEBSITE: https://www.fortheloveofdogs.org/ INSTAGRAM: … Episode 98 – For the Love of Dogs (with Lulu Anderson) Read More »
Episode 97 (Air Date: September 18th, 2017) I’ve been wanting to do this episode ever since June when I did my fundraiser for Wisconsin Wildcare. I learned so much about urban wildlife that I really wanted to invite Kelly Osborn onto the show to talk about the work they do, and how we can better care for the … Episode 97 – Debunking Wildlife Myths with Wisconsin Wildcare Read More »
Episode 96 (Air Date: August 4th, 2017) Today’s the day my first ever play opens — Off-Off-Broadway!!! (That’s a thing!) And instead of running to the gym (Spoiler Alert: I didn’t make it) I instead busted out this episode so I could get it to you guys sooner rather than later! I forgot to mention in this episode … Episode 96 – Just saw What The Health Read More »
Episode 95 (Air Date: June 21st, 2017) On the road again! I just can’t wait to get back on the road again! Greetings from Wisconsin! Today I am joined by Big Fat Vegan Radio listener, my long-time friend Sara Andrews. Sara and I collaborated on Honey LaBronx’s out-of-town drag show as an after-party for the MadCity Vegan Festival. The event raised … Episode 95 – Road trip with Sara Andrews! Read More »
Episode 94 (Air Date: May 30th, 2017) Hey guys! So first off — HAPPY 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO BIG FAT VEGAN RADIO!!! We forgot to observe that this time around! I guess Honey was too distracted exhibiting The Vegan Drag Queen at RuPaul’s Drag Con and enjoying LA! So for today’s show, we decided to try something spontaneous. … Episode 94 – How I Went Vegan Read More »
Episode 93 (Air Date: April 13th, 2017) Donna Zeigfinger has been vegan since 1983. She has been a travel agent for 30 years, and this summer she celebrates 20 years of Green Earth Travel! So in this episode we dish on travel, finding vegan options, and a bunch of travel tips you may never have thought about! Donna … Episode 93 – Vegan Travel with Green Earth Travel Read More »
Episode 92 (Air Date: March 17th, 2017) Okay… It’s been quite some time since our last episode! And you’re wondering why. Right? Of course you are. And you deserve to know: IT’S BECAUSE BEN IS A BAD PERSON! There. I feel better now that I got that off my chest. I’ve been putting it off… and then … Episode 92 – Icelandic Vegans, Part 1 Read More »
Episode 91 (Air Date: December 25th, 2016) Well we didn’t bring you a Halloween episode this year… or a Thanksgiving episode… and this isn’t really even much of a Christmas episode. But we saw no other way to make up for the delay than to bring The Michael Harren on to the show. Then we realized that’s a … Episode 91 – Holiday Sugar High with Michael Harren Read More »
Episode 90 (Air Date: October 27th, 2016) It’s our last episode in person for a while! Laura is moving to Ireland and so Ben & Laura get together on last time — for pizza. Of course! Today’s podcast is a bit more loosey goosey. No “official” hisses and purrs, though we do discuss: • RuPaul’s Drag Race … Episode 90 – Did you even rehearse? Read More »
Episode 89 (Air Date: September 8th, 2016) We’re back! Well, Ben is back form three weeks abroad. The trip he was telling us about has now come and gone. Come hear all about it! And did you notice our new website? Yeah! We finally put in a tiny bit of effort on making the place look a little … Episode 89 – Hey, Siri??? Read More »
Episode 88 (Air Date: July 28th, 2016) We decided – since we’re both in the same room again – we may as well try something new. A Facebook Live post!!! So this episode, for better or for worse, is the audio we recorded while making a Facebook Live video. No, we didn’t just extract the audio … Episode 88 – Live from New York! Read More »
Episode 87 (Air Date: June 20th, 2016) Laura is back on the East Coast! And here it is… the first time Ben and Laura have seen each other in ages! AND the first time we EVER recorded an episode TOGETHER in the same room (expect for our interview episode with Donny Moss way back in the day, … Episode 87 – Reunited and it feels… meh. Read More »
Episode 86 (Air Date: May 1st, 2016) Big Fat Vegan Radio is four years old! We are so grateful to all our listeners for loving us and keeping us going, we truly owe it all to you!! HISSES AND PURRS Laura’s Purrs: VEGAN ALERT DJ Khaled Goes Vegan Laura’s Hisses: Owners/founders of Cafe Gratitude and Gracias … Episode 86 – We’re THIS many !!!! Read More »
Episode 85 (Air Date: March 20th, 2016) Ben welcomes Donny Moss back to Big Fat Vegan Radio to discuss the 66 chimps abandoned by the New York Blood Center after using them for experimentation. It’s a heart breaking story, but there is much you can do about it! Please visit out www.TheirTurn.net for up-to-the-minute news and calls-to-action. … Episode 85 – Interview: Donny Moss (Their Turn) – NY Blood Center Abandons 66 Chimps! Read More »
Episode 84 (Air Date: March 2nd, 2016) Have we made the official announcement yet??? OUR FRIEND BOB THE DRAG QUEEN IS ON SEASON 8 OF RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE!!! Watch Bob’s “Meet the Queens” video here: http://www.logotv.com/video-clips/9yk7xy/rupauls-drag-race-rupaul-s-drag-race-season-8-meet-the-queens-bob-the-drag-queen Oh and what’s this? Honey LaBronx has a “Meet the Queens” video, too? Get out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um1DksmIrxo Okay but seriously… we … Episode 84 – #TeamBob!!! Read More »
Episode 82 (Air Date: February 9th, 2016) Laura sits down with Robin Means, one of the even planners for the upcoming Bay Are Soiree, vegan prom! Check out their website for more info. Buy tickets here. All proceeds benefit The Humane League! Follow Bay Area Soiree on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter And check out Robin on … Episode 83 – Interview: Robin Means and the Bay Area Soiree, Prom Done Vegan Read More »
Episode 82 (Air Date: February 1st, 2016) Ben welcomes Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan to the podcast and later surprises her with a game of “lightning round” questions — which she slays! (In a compassionate, non-violent way…) Plus we’ve got lots of links here, since Bit Size Vegan has LOTS of content and things … Episode 82 – Interview: Bite Size Vegan Read More »
Episode 81 (Air Date: January 21st, 2016) Happy New Year from Laura & Ben! Today we look back, as we like to do, on the highlights of the previous year — both in the world of veganism, and in our personal lives. Here are some of the highlights we discuss, and some of the things we … Episode 81 – The Best of 2015 Read More »
Episode 80 (Air Date: December 22nd, 2015) With Ben unavailable, Laura invites our friend Michael Harren on the show to discuss all of our favorite holiday goodies Holiday gift and outing ideas OCD Joni Marie Newman’s book “Vegan Food Gifts” Annie and Dan Shannon’s “Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking“ Cocomels Favorite places to make … Episode 80 – Happy Holidays from Laura and Michael Read More »
Episode 79 (Air Date: November 24th, 2015) Okay… We’re hoping this is going to be your favorite episode ever. It’s certainly going to be one of ours. How better to commemorate Thanksgiving — We invited various guests to share stories with us about some very special turkeys in their lives. This is an episode you are going … Episode 79 – Talking Turkeys Read More »
Episode 78 (Air Date: October 29th, 2015) Sorry it’s been a while since our last episode! We hope what we lacked this month in punctuality, we will more than make up for in silliness! Today, some of our favorite listeners sent in Halloween characters for our first (annual?) spooky story time with Ben & Laura! So turn off … Episode 78 – Hello, Ween! Get it? Like… Cuz Halloween? Read More »
Episode 77 (Air Date: September 21st, 2015) Today we are joined by Jay Astafa to share about the big things he is up to an how he is transforming the landscape of vegan food as we know it! Jay Astafa discovered veganism as a teen, after seeing a PETA video showing the horrors of factory farming. So Jay began … Episode 77 – Interview: Jay Astafa Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 76 (Air Date: September 10, 2015) Laura and Ben recorded an awesome Secret Show before this episode. Just saying. And you may need to hear it in order to get a few of the inside jokes in this episode. We make a few call backs. Today’s topics include: – Arizona rules all dogs sold in pet stores … Episode 76 – The FDA, Zoos, and other stupid [BLEEP!] Read More »
Episode 75 (Air Date: August 29th, 2015) Laura sits down with Courtney Pool, a coach in Juice Cleansing/Juice Feasting, plant-based nutrition, holistic health, and healing compulsive eating She has been studying and teaching juicing, nutrition, and holistic health for over ten years, and has juice cleansed for over 212 days, including a consecutive 60 day Juice Feast. For five years, she … Episode 75 – Interview: Courtney Pool Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 74 (Air Date: August 11, 2015) Today, filmmaker Shaun Monson talks about the upcoming release of his new documentary Unity, the followup to Earthlings. Obviously most of you have already seen Earthlings. In this episode, Ben & Shaun talk about what makes Unity different, and the vision it shares for all Earthlings alike: … Episode 74 – Interview: Shaun Monson (Unity) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 73 (Air Date: August 2, 2015) Today Michael Harren returns to talk about his newest project and what he’s been up to at Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary. Michael joins in an inevitable discussion with Ben & Laura about Cecil the Lion, and together they speculate about a better way to effectively discuss the … Episode 73 – Interview: Michael Harren Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 72 (Air Date: July 19, 2015) Laura sits down with Jamie J. Hagen to discuss VAGINAS. Just kidding. Well sort of but not really. Follow Jamie on Twitter! In this new talk all about our monthly menstruation cycle Jamie and Laura discuss TSS and the lawsuit Kotex is currently facing. Check out all … Episode 72 – SHARK WEEK with Jamie J Hagen Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 71 (Air Date: JULY 9, 2015) You’ve heard about them all over the internet since their latest action, disrupting the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. Now come hear more about Collectively Free from two of it’s co-founding members, Raffaella Ciavatta and Lili Trenkova. THEIR WEBSITE: http://collectivelyfree.org/ Find them on: Facebook & … Episode 71 – Interview: Collectively Free Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 70 (Air Date: JUNE 16, 2015) Well… It’s been a while since your last Fundraiser episode (or parody song, as you know the two always go hand-in-hand!) So here we are, getting back on our bikes and riding again! A huge thank you to to this month’s sponsors: – Cowspiracy – Lippy Girl – … Episode 70 – Summer Fundraiser Read More »
Episode 69 (Air Date: May 29th, 2015) FINALLY we have Melisser Elliott on to talk about some of her past work including the award-winning (and now defunked) blog The Urban Housewife and her book The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life. We get the scoop on where life has taken her since then, and how it’s all leading up … Episode 69 – Interview: Melisser Elliott & the new Melisser.com! Read More »
Episode 68 (Air Date: May 18th, 2015) Laura sits down with Dreena Burton, author of The Everyday Vegan, Vive le Vegan, eat drink and be vegan, Let Them Eat Vegan, and the e-book Plant-Powered 15, to talk about her newest book Plant-Powered Families. Check out Dreena on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. And check out her website Plant-Powered Kitchen for tons of … Episode 68 – Interview: Dreena Burton on her newest book Plant-Powered Families Read More »
Episode 67 (Air Date: May 9, 2015) Today Ben & Laura celebrate THREE YEARS of Big Fat Vegan Radio with an ALL-PURR episode! That’s right! No hisses on this joyous occasion! Just purrs! (Even if half of them about Morrissey!) Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: … Episode 67 – We’re 3 Years Old! Read More »
Episode 66 (Air Date: April 26, 2015) Laura sits down with Kristin Lajeunesse, author of Will Travel for Vegan Food to talk about her exciting new book and the 2 years of travel behind it. Check out Will Travel for Vegan Food on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. And keep updated on Kristin’s book tour and more … Episode 66 – Interview: Kristin Lajeunesse, author of Will Travel for Vegan Food Read More »
Episode 65 (Air Date: April 19, 2015) Ben chats with Annie Hudson, the Social Media Director for Evolve For Animals. Annie shares with us about the work EFA is doing, as well as her FIVE TIPS for using Facebook effectively as a tool to advocate for animals!! Believe me, we ALL need these five tips! Evolve for Animals … Episode 65 – Interview: Evolve For Animals (Annie Hudson) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 64 (Air Date: April 17th, 2015) Ben stars in a one man “who-done-it” as he recalls a mysterious marinara. Then he & Laura gush about all their new members (not to mention our wonderful long time members!) who made it possible for us to start doing weekly RuPaul’s Drag Race “RuCap” episodes… Stay tuned for those! … Episode 64 – Ugh! Is there dairy in this??? Read More »
Episode 63 (Air Date: March 29, 2015) Laura sits down with Stephen Kaufman of the Christian Vegetarian Association to talk about what it means to be a vegan with faith and how to address those religious relatives who ask us challenging questions. Check out CVA’s website and all the wonderful resources they have available there. Dr. Kaufman’s … Episode 63 – Interview: Dr. Stephen Kaufman of CVA Read More »
Episode 62 (Air Date: MARCH 19, 2015) This episode is going to seem a bit out of the ordinary. Today Ben is interviewing Damon L. Jacobs (Psychotherapist & PrEP Educator) about HIV Prevention. Did you know that we now have a pill that can actually PREVENT HIV infection by up to 99% when taken daily? If you didn’t … Episode 62 – Interview: Damon Jacobs, HIV Prevention (PrEP) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 61 (Air Date: March 8th, 2015) Ben & Laura get their chat on in a serious way about Vegan Street Fair, the heartbreak of NYC’s loss of The Cinnamon Snail AND San Francisco’s scramble to kickstart a new location for Millennium, plus the legendary Ringling Brothers’ decision to phase out elephant acts and MORE. … Episode 61 – Happy Birthday Ben!! Read More »
Episode 60 (Air Date: FEBRUARY 15, 2015) Laura sits down with Jessica Schoech from Vegan Street Fair!!! Like Vegan Street Fair on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and Instagram Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: … Episode 60 – Interview: Jessica Schoech of Vegan Street Fair Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 59 (Air Date: JANUARY 31, 2015) Today’s episode starts off with a fun surprise. SURPRIIIIIIIISE! 😀 In this episode Ben & Laura start by talking about the highlights of 2014 both in their personal lives, and in the world of Animal Rights. Hang in there… You know Ben doesn’t tell short stories! As always… – CALL … Episode 59 – The Best of 2014 (Year in Review) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 58 (Air Date: JANUARY 7, 2015) You have been lovely. You have been patient. You have been both patient and lovely. That’s a rare combination. In this episode we finally — FINALLY — answer some long overdue listener voicemails! As always… – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: @BigFatVegans … Episode 58 – Happy New-Listener-Mail! Read More »
Episode 57 (Air Date: DECEMBER 30, 2014) Ben chars with Kiki Adami, manager of GustOrganics, a restaurant here in Manhattan that has been veganizing their menu and is now almost totally vegan! Check them out on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Instagram. www.GustOrganics.com Twitter & IG: @GustOrganics BLOG: http://gustorganics.blogspot.com Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this … Episode 57 – Interview: Kiki Adami (GustOrganics) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 56 (Air Date: DECEMBER 9, 2014) Ben & Laura battle some technical glitches as they try to bring you an episode in time for the holidays. We know. We’ve been irregular. It’s not because we don’t love you. In this episode we take on politicians trying out veganism, an update in the fight to … Episode 56 – The NeverEnding Episode Read More »
Episode 55 (Air Date: NOVEMBER 15, 2014) Laura sits down with Co-Founder and Executive Director at Animal Place Kim Sturla Chatting about turkeys, how to celebrate Thanksgiving right and their upcoming event Thank the Turkeys! Like Animal Place on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and Instagram Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of … Episode 55 – Interview: Thank the Turkeys with Kim Sturla! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 54 (Air Date: OCTOBER 23, 2014) Today Laura & Ben get together for their first regular episode in a while. Thanks for your patience while BOTH of us moved into new apartments!! It’s been an ordeal, but we’re both ready to get back in the swing of bringing you more regular content. In this … Episode 54 – Happy Octoberween! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 53 (Air Date: SEPTEMBER 21, 2014) Today I spoke with Murry Cohen & Rick Bogle about Vivisection, and specifically the Maternal Detachment experiments being conducted on baby monkeys at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Murry Cohen is a psychiatrist living and practicing in Virginia who treats adults with depression and substance abuse problems who has … Episode 53: Interview – Murry Cohen & Rick Bogle (Vivisection at UW-Madison) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 52 (Air Date: AUGUST 27, 2014) I am so excited to share this interview with you! Kip Andersen, one of the filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” took time to chat with Big Fat Vegan Radio about this groundbreaking new movie which you are sure to love (and to SHARE!) … Episode 52 – Interview: Cowspiracy (Kip Andersen) Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 51 (Air Date: AUGUST 13, 2014) OMG! It has been over TWO MONTHS since our last episode! Our apologies. As we will explain, it’s been a tough couple of months for each of us. But we’re back with a new fundraiser episode, tons of vegan love (yes, listener emails!), some special offers, and an awesome new … Episode 51 – Summer Fundraiser! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 50 (Air Date: JUNE 2, 2014) Today Michael Harren dropped by right before Ben & Laura were supposed to record — so we made him our special guest co-host for a day! We had so much fun and BARELY stayed on task! You’re welcome! CHECK OUT MICHAEL’S KICKSTARTER so you can help him turn his … Episode 50 – THE Michael Harren! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 49 (Air Date: MAY 25, 2014) Ben is joined by Naomi Hiltz and Miles Shane of the upcoming documentary “Farming Humans”, a new documentary by Hiltz Squared Media that is going to turn the typical social experiment on its head when it takes 12 human volunteers and drops them into the lives of factory farmed animals. … Episode 49 – Interview: Farming Humans Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 48 (Air Date: MAY 6, 2014) Laura sits down with Alethea, Kid Vegan Chef, her amazing mom Tess Challis, and her awesome friend Faith! Buy Tess’s books HERE Check out Get Waisted and Radiant Health, Inner Wealth Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL … Episode 48 – Interview: Alethea, Kid Vegan Chef, with special guests Tess Challis and her friend Faith! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 47 (Air Date: MAY 1st, 2014) Uhmmm….. How did we make it to TWO YEARS already?!?!? Laura and Ben reminisce on some of their happiest memories of the podcast. Ben also announces some special plans in the works! Scroll down for details, and please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this … Episode 47 – Our Two Year Anniversary! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 46 (Air Date: APRIL 17, 2014) Laura sits down with Jamie J. Hagen to discuss VAGINAS. Just kidding. Well sort of but not really. Follow Jamie on Twitter! Check out all the amazing reusable menstrual products! The Diva Cup Lunapads Gladrags Reusable pads available on Etsy Vegansaurus’s must read: A Vegan Lady’s Guide … Episode 46- LADY TIME! Interview with Jamie J. Hagen Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 45 (Air Date: APRIL 5th, 2014) Spring is here! And so is a new episode of Big Fat Vegan Radio! Are you guys enjoying Drag Race as much as we are? OMG, YOU GUYS! Today Ben & Laura are discussing some new advances in the fight against animal testing, air our grievances … Episode 45 – Can we stop animal testing already?! C’mon! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 44 (Air Date: MARCH 27th, 2014) INTERVIEW: Our Hen House with Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan Has it been too long since our last interview episode? IT HAS??? I’m right on top of that, Rose! Today I interviewed Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan from Our Hen House! For those who have been … Episode 44 – Interview: Our Hen House Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 43 (Air Date: MARCH 22nd, 2014) (Date of Live Show: March 2nd, 2014) Woohoooooo!!!! It’s that time of year again! Time for the Big Fat Vegan LIVE SHOW, held this year at XES Lounge, with DJ Brian Kalinowski. XES Lounge 157 West 24th Street New York, NY PURRS & PURRS (That’s right… … Episode 43 – LIVE SHOW 2014! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 42 (Air Date: FEBRUARY 20th, 2014) Happy month of Love y’all! Ben and Laura discuss some depressing news but they manage to lighten the mood by making fun of each other and getting very excited about the NYCVFF 2014 and our live show coming up next weekend! Please be in touch and … Episode 42 – Love is in the Air! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 41 (Air Date: JANUARY 31, 2014) Happy New Year, peoples! Lots of new things to talk about, a few shenanigans, and a BIG FAT ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of this episode, so be sure to listen to the whole thing! PLUS — Ben has probably never been so excited to share a … Episode 41 – Happy 2014! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Episode 40 (Air Date: JANUARY 26, 2014) Laura sits down with Toni Okamoto to discuss her wonderful blog Plant Based on a Budget Check out “7 Ways to Eat Good on a Hood Budget” by Stic of Dead Prez here. Food plans for the budget challenge can be found here. Toni also works for … Episode 40 – Interview: Toni Okamoto of Plant Based on a Budget Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 39 (Air Date: JANUARY 3, 2014) Ben interviews David Karopkin, founder of GooseWatch NYC about his efforts to stop the killing of New York City’s Canada geese. David was born and raised in NYC. He founded GooseWatch NYC in 2011 to call attention to New York City’s policy of killing Canada geese … Episode 39 – Interview: David Karopkin (GooseWatch NYC) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 38 (Air Date: December 20, 2013) Don’t forget, our fundraiser is still going on until January 15, 2014!! Tis the season to like GIVE and stuff. Thanks for your ongoing support! You can support us the following ways: – Donate your account! – Shop at Vegan Cuts! – Sign up for the Vegan Cuts Snack Box OR Beauty Box! … Episode 38 – Happy Herrrlidays! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 37 (Air Date: December 16, 2013) FUNDRAISER DEADLINE: January 15, 2014!! Welcome to our winter fundraising show! You can support us the following ways: – Donate your account! – Shop at Vegan Cuts! – Sign up for the Vegan Cuts Snack Box OR Beauty Box! – Make a one time donation! – Become a member! Members receive all Winter … Episode 37 – Our Winter Fundraiser! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 36 (Air Date: NOVEMBER 28, 2013) Ben interviews Karen Dawn, author of “Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals” about her annual turkey rescue! Watch Karen love and care for Anne & Jessica, two lucky turkeys she rescued for the holidays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68qaX3ZoZek Did you know that you can actually … Episode 36 – Interview: Karen Dawn (“Thanking the Monkey”) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 35 (Air Date: OCTOBER 21, 2013) Ben & Laura share some advice on Halloween candy, and lots of hisses and purrs (mostly about dogs — most of it pretty hard to hear about.) Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: … Episode 35 – Happy Herrrloween, Hurrrney! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 34 (Air Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2013) Ben is almost over his laryngitis. Laura is almost over Ben. Buckle your seat belts. This one is a bonafide sht show, but with lots of awesome news! Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a … Episode 34 – The Sht Show Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 33 (Air Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2013) Ben interviews animal rights activist Dawn Ladd after an evening of rescuing chickens at a Kaporos protest. Alliance To End Chickens As Kaporos: http://endchickensaskaporos.com/ End Chickens As Kaporos You Tube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/EndChickensAsKaporos?feature=watch Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this … Episode 33 – Kaporos Update!! Field Interview with Dawn Ladd Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 32 (Air Date: AUGUST 31, 2013) Ben interviews Rina Deych of the Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos. Don’t worry… you’ll understand what that means by the end of this episode! Here are some helpful links from Rina’s interview so you can get in touch, learn more, get involved, and help … Episode 32 – Interview: Rina Deych (Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 31 (Air Date: AUGUST 26, 2013) Laura interviews Brian Flegel of Vegucated! Vegucated is available for streaming on Netflix, WATCH IT! Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: @BigFatVegans -FACEBOOK US: … Episode 31 – Interview: Vegucated, Behind the Music with Brian Flegellum Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 30 (Air Date: AUGUST 23, 2013) Ben is sick. Please bear with him. Laura does her best to carry the show, but it is her birthday after and she should be elsewhere celebrating. Oh and somehow we manage to discuss a few awesome topics along the way, and answer a listener email! … Episode 30 – The Worst Episode Ever Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode #29 (Air Date: August 16, 2013) Chef Adam Sobel of The Cinnamon Snail joins us for an interview you are not likely to forget today, tomorrow, or even after you hit retirement. Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) … Episode 29 – Interview: The Cinnamon Snail (Chef Adam Sobel) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 28 (Air Date: August 2, 2013) Welcome to our summer fundraising show! You can support us the following ways: – Donate your account! – Shop at Vegan Cuts! – Sign up for the Vegan Cuts Snack Box OR Beauty Box! – Make a one time donation! – Become a member! Members receive … Episode 28 – Our Summer Fundraiser! Read More »
SHOW NOTES Laura sits down with Brian Patton aka “The Sexy Vegan” to discuss his new fabulous cookbook The Sexy Vegan: Happy Hour at Home Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: @BigFatVegans -FACEBOOK US: … Episode 27 – Interview: The Sexy Vegan! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 26 (Air Date: JULY 4, 2013) Ben & Laura get caught up in a huge tangent about RuPaul Drag Race. Bear with them… they eventually get out of it. (Even if they only end up dishing a lot of vegan gossip!) Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love … Episode 26 – The RuPaul Rapture Read More »
SHOW NOTES Laura sits down with author, educator, and voice for the animals, Colleen Patrick Goudreau to discuss her new book On Being Vegan. (Buy now!) Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com TWEET US: @BigFatVegans FACEBOOK US: Search … Episode 25 – Interview: Colleen Patrick Goudreau Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 24 (Air Date: JUNE 8, 2013) Ben & Laura discuss a whole bunch of new vegan foods that have hit the market. Oh, and they discuss some serious issues, too. But they mostly talk about food today! (And apps!) Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from … Episode 24 — Daiya Revolution Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 23 (Air Date: May 13, 2013) Our first ever anniversary! We made it to one year, y’all! Ben and Laura recap how it all began… Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) VEGAN-01 (that’s 315-834-2601) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFatVeganRadio YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BigFatVeganRadio Twitter: @bigfatvegans … Episode 23 – Happy Anniversary to Us! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 22 (Air Date: April 27th, 2013) Mindy Collette talks to us about vegan fitness, nutrition, supplements, and yes… where she gets her protein! She also joins us in answering a listener email from Caela who is nervous about staying vegan when she goes away to college. Please hit us up with any … Episode 22 – Interview: Mindy Collette (Vegan Fitness Model) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 21 (Air Date: April 15, 2013) Our first “regular” episode format in a while! Today we talk about false advertising, ex-vegan crybabies, and plenty of good news, too! (Yay, animal testing ban!) Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) … Episode 21 – Look Who’s Not Vegan Anymore! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 20 (Air Date: March 31, 2013) WELCOME TO OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER EPISODE! You can donate by CLICKING HERE: www.TinyURL.com/BFVRSupport Spring is here, and with it, so is a new fundraising episode! (…And you know what that means! A NEW PARODY SONG!) Aren’t you starting to love fundraising episodes? 😉 In this … Episode 20 – Spring Fundraiser Episode! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 19 (Air Date: March 23rd, 2013) Here it is! Our first ever (hopefully annual) LIVE SHOW!!! Thank you all SO MUCH for your patience! We know this episode took a long time to get to you. We’ll explain this later in the episode, but Ben went through some really exhausting technical difficulties … Episode 19 – LIVE SHOW! (2013 NYC Vegetarian Food Festival) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 18 (Air Date: February 23rd, 2013) Erin Red (Host of Red Radio) joins us to talk about everybody’s favorite event, the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, and also to dish a little about another trade show we don’t care for quite as much… Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we … Episode 18 – Interview: Erin Red (Red Radio) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 17 (Air Date: February 11th, 2013) Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Anne Dinshah, author of Dating Vegans, speaks to us about dating in a world which is not always so vegan! Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) VEGAN-01 … Episode 17 – Interview: Anne Dinshah (Dating Vegans) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 16 (Air Date: February 4th, 2013) This episode is full of so many suggestions, links, and goodies — you are going to have to keep pausing this episode to go and check them out! Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a … Episode 16 – PAUSE THIS EPISODE!!! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 15 (Air Date: January 28th, 2013) Welcome to our first ever FIELD PIECE! In today’s episode, Ben joined Citizens United For Animals (www.cufa-wi.org) on a visit to the Heartland Farm Sanctuary in Verona, WI. While there, he decided to record a field interview with the barn manager, Sarah Solberg. Enjoy! Please hit … Episode 15 – Field Interview: Sarah Solberg, Barn Manager (Heartland Farm Sanctuary) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 14 (Air Date: January 18, 2013) Today we interview vegan athlete, Bud Burdick, a Capoeira practitioner who lives in the New York metropolitan area. A personal trainer by profession, Bud believes that health and fitness is mandatory, regardless of your walk of life. A clean, organic diet fuels his ambitious desire to … Episode 14 – Interview: Bud Burdick Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 13 (Air Date: January 9th, 2013) Today we revisit the ups and downs of 2012, and we wax optimistic about 2013. …We also catch up on our voice mails! Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) VEGAN-01 (that’s 315-834-2601)Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFatVeganRadio … Episode 13 – Happy New Year! (2012 in Review) Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 12 (Air Date: December 24, 2012) WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EVER FUNDRAISER EPISODE! You can donate by CLICKING HERE: www.TinyURL.com/BFVRSupport We are planning to release a special quarterly fundraising episode (that’s every three months!) but we promise to make the process of hitting you up for donations as FUN and PAINLESS as … Episode 12 – Our First Ever Fundraising Episode! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 11 (Air Date: December 10th, 2012) Rachel Meeropol is currently the lead counsel on Blum v. Holder, a first amendment challenge to the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA). Today she discusses with us the legal battle to hopefully overturn this unconstitutional law which stands in the way of animal activists and our … Episode 11 – Interview: Rachel Meeropol on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 10 (Air Date: December 1, 2012) Here’s wishing you all a big, fat, happy holiday season! Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from you! Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) VEGAN-01 (that’s 315-834-2601) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFatVeganRadio Twitter: @bigfatvegans And please help us out by posting a positive review and … Episode 10 — Happy Holidays! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 9 (Air Date: November 16, 2012) Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? Especially when you’re vegan! In today’s episode we interview Lori Woolard, Jim Allen, and Colleen Patrick Goudreau to see what Thanksgiving means to them, and what they have planned with friends and family. Please hit us up with any feedback you have, … Episode 9 – Interview: Thanksgiving with Lori, Jim, & Colleen Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 8 (Air Date: October 30, 2012) I know — it’s been AGES since our last episode, right? 😉 We wanted to get this to you just in time before Halloween — even if you’ve already survived a barrage of trick-or-treaters. Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing … Episode 8 – Happy Halloween, Bitches! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 7 (Air Date: October 26th, 2012) Our sincere apologies for our longest delay yet in between episodes. Ben tried to invent a new way of recording phone interviews which only ended up in a huge editing nightmare which severely delayed production. We are still aiming to get you two episodes per month: one … Episode 7 – Interview: Rósa Guðmundsdóttir Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 6 (Air Date: September 17, 2012) You can blame Ben for not sticking to a more regular podcasting schedule. We’re hoping soon to get back on track with that! But for now, we’re thrilled to bring you this new episode… Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we love hearing from … Episode 6 – Beyond Meat, Larry the Lobster, and Honey LaBronx on the Food Network??? Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 5 (Air Date: August 25, 2012) Donny Moss joins us for a discussion about the horse carriage industry in New York City. Donny tells us about his documentary “Blinders: The Truth Behind The Tradition“, how Christine Quinn is keeping the horse carriage industry in business, why NYCLASS does NOT support a ban on … Episode 5 – Interview: Donny Moss Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 4 (Air Date: July 24, 2012) So clearly we’re not sticking to our intended schedule with these releases… Between Laura’s big move and Ben’s hard work moving the Podcast over to a new server, we’re a little — shall we say — irregular. Please hit us up with any feedback you have, we … Episode 4 – Terri, The Seed, & Vegan Ballet Slippers Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 3 (Air Date: June 30, 2012) Special thanks to Marty for having such a fun chat with us about traveling as a vegan. THANKS MARTY! Check out Vegan Pilot Marty’s amazing blog! Marty also wrote an awesome post for Vegansaurus about being a pro traveling vegan, check that out too! The website we … Episode 3 – Interview: Vegan Pilot Marty Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 2 (Air Date: June 1, 2012) Sorry for the delay on the release of episode 2 y’all, but we are still figuring out this whole podcasting game and hope you noticed some improvement in the sound. We are going to continue to work on our sound quality with the goal to make it … Episode 2 – Vegan Meats at May Wah, Veggie Prom & Pride, and more! Read More »
SHOW NOTES: Episode 1 (Air Date: May 1, 2012) We are live! Yay for Big Fat Vegan Radio! Please feel free to contact us with any comments/questions/etc https://www.bigfatveganradio.com/ Email: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (315) VEGAN-01 (that’s 315-834-2601) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFatVeganRadio Twitter: @bigfatvegans **Ben and Laura’s “Hisses and Purrs” Laura hates the PCRM fat shaming ad campaigns. … Episode 1 – Our Inaugural Episode! Read More »