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Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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A vegan podcast about food, lifestyle & animal liberation. Join us for restaurant reviews, shopping tips, advocacy and all things vegan!
Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!
Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!
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Vegan Activist Arrested - Billie Eilish Making Vegan Cool Again - US Government Taking Over Farm Lands - 226
1w ago00:45:47Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’re stepping away from the animals for a bit, and telling you how the government is seizing farmlands in the US & why.Here's the article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/government-seizes-farmers-land-build-airport-corporate-jets-and-businessIn our Noteworthy segment, well known animal activist, Joey Carbstrong was arrested for exposing conditions in a Manchester slaughter facility. We’ll tell you what he exposed.Here's the article: https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/And, in Our Main Topic, we’ll tell you how singer Billie Eilish is causing an uproar with non vegans!Here's the article: https://the-ethos.co/can-billie-eilish-make-vegan-cool-again/We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it YOU?Thank you so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Hey Vegans! Amazing Snails - A Vigil For Beagles - Best New Vegan Products - 225
2w ago00:51:05Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope you're doing well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why snails are amazing animals!In our Noteworthy segment, There is a planned action at the Marshall Resources animal testing facility in North Rose NY. We’ll give you all the details so that you can decide if you want to participate.Here's a link with all the details: https://www.beagleloversandrescuers.org/protest/And, in Our Main Topic, we’re keeping it light with the 10 most anticipated vegan product launches in 2026.Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/best-new-vegan-products-of- We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual vegan mayhem!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Hey Vegans-Prehistoric Hamster? Hunters Celebrate The Farm Bill - Is The Purchase Of The Ridgland Beagles Really A Win? - 224
3w ago00:40:23Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a recently discovered hamster sized mammal that lived along side dinosaurs & could be a link to the mammals of today!Here's the article: https://www.futurity.org/new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902In our Noteworthy segment, The Sportsman’s Alliance is claiming a major win in the passing of the most recent language in the Farm Bill. We’ll tell you why they’re celebrating.Here's the article: https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win/And, in Our Main Topic, Is the purchasing of dogs from Ridglan Farms really a win for the future of open rescue?Here's the article: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/animal-rescue-groups-reach-agreement-to-acquire-1-500-beagles-from-ridglan-farms/article_e1f5e6fb-fbe8-471d-bc15-cc4147bd63ec.htmlWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Some Unfortunate News
3w ago00:01:32Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!So sorry to have to delay the show again. Sam is having terrible back issues, and sitting for an extended period of time (aka recording a podcast) is difficult for her.We took her for X-rays and she has a PT appointment tomorrow, so she should be loose enough to record. We'll have a new episode wednesday 5-6.Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Warming Oceans Trouble For Sharks - Big Meat Avoids Paying Taxes - USDA In Cahoots With Animal AG - 223
Apr 2800:58:37Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope you're having in there.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you how warming ocean temperatures are threatening sharks & other ocean animalsRead the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/great-white-sharks-overheating/In our Noteworthy segment, the largest meat company in the world avoids paying taxes. We’ll tell you how they are getting away with it.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/jbs-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-avoids-paying-taxes/And, in Our Main Topic, more top officials in the USDA have ties to the meat industry. We expose who they are and how this affects the ethical integrity of the USDA.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/big-meats-ties-to-usda-top-official/We also have a new vegan recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge. It's a delicious lemon yogurt cake from The Vegan Baking Bible by Karoline Tegelaar!Get the cookbook here: https://amzn.to/4tDHi2YWe have a new Listener Shout Out and our usual shenanigans.Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →A Dentist Wants You To Eat Animals - Going Vegan Gives You Hope - Amazing Immortal Sea Creatures - 222
Apr 2200:43:10Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well! Happy Earth Day!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’re diving back into the deep ocean to tell you about a sea animal that is essentially immortal! Read the article here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/immortal-jellyfish-secret-to-cheating-death.htmlIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how eating vegan can help you to feel hopeful for the future!Here's that article: https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/news-making-you-nervous-vegan-food-helps/article_00373299-8e45-4ace-858e-3c254af5ef50.htmlAnd, in Our Main Topic, the dentist that promotes being full carnivore.Check him out here: https://www.kevinstock.ioWe have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks for spending some of your day with us!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →VegNews Veggie Award Winners - The Updated Dirty Dozen List - An Amazing Jellyfish - 221
Apr 1401:19:29Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll introduce you to the illusive Chirodectes Jelly Fish, and we tell you why this amazing animal is so special!Check out this amazing video: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDepthsBelow/comments/13mzdac/chirodectes_maculatusa_species_of_spotted_box/In our Noteworthy segment, There’s some updates to the Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies. We’ll share all the new info, and tell out how you can get a printable list to take with you when you shop!And, in Our Main Topic, It’s the 2026 VegNews Veggie Award Winners announcement. We’ll go through the categories to let you know if your favorites came out on top!Check out the winners for yourself here:https://vegnews.com/2026-veggie-awardsWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans.Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →The US Forest Service Dismantling - The Dangers of Kratom - Animal Ag Warns Us About Fraud in Vegan Activism-220
Apr 700:38:57Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems.Check Out Their "Documentary Series" here: Part 1 https://youtu.be/aUcJSBHCqzI?si=F9iFj9XNfmsSJ1ntPart 2 https://youtu.be/lU5k_vwXY_E?si=-FsoHAp25Bj2Gah0And, in Our Main Topic, we dig into what is behind the dismantling of the US Forest Service.Check out the USDA press release for more: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/03/31/usda-prioritizing-common-sense-forest-management-moves-forest-service-headquarters-salt-lake-city?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ8laxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet0QjZ41EjxUNgZwlP4IV9Fa3mWHnvtWYipEGnrXcH4ei-nGHgTdeLUMgtLo_aem_teP35QxAflyGKqqJy64pgwWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →More On the Farm Bill - Trader Joe's Recall - American Veterinary Medical Association & The Fur Trade -219
Mar 3100:30:20Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we have an update on The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and how it’s affecting SNAP benefits.In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a recall of some Trader Joe’s products.Here's the recall: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls&id=703775483And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of animals in times of disease outbreaks.Read the updated guidance here: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Humane-Slaughter-Guidelines-2024.pdfWe also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Make Your Yard a Wildlife Sanctuary - Vegan AITA - Vegan Recipe! REPLAY
Mar 2401:07:34Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We forgot to mention last week, that we would be releasing a replay due to the fact that Sam is in Tech Week for an upcoming Dance Ensemble show.If you have any knowledge of the performing arts, you know that tech week is pretty brutal. If you're not familiar with what happens on tech week, this is the week spent figuring out lighting cues, sound cues, and tweaking staging. It's very time consuming and Sam will be in the theater until late at night all week.So, to free up some of Sam's limited time this week, we are releasing Ep 163.This is a fun Vegan Reddit episode, and we hope you enjoy it.Thank you so much for listening to the show, and for your endless support of what we do here at Compassion & Cucumbers.Much love,Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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