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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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Ep 211 We're Back! Vegan Wins - Flat Headed Cats? Vegan London 2026
Jan 2001:20:04Tap to summarizeHere’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinctHere's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-wild-cat-is-considered-possibly-extinct-in-thailand-researchers-just-caught-it-on-camera-for-the-first-time-in-about-30-years-180987928/In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share some animal rights wins that happened in 2025Here's the article that we cite https://a-z-animals.com/articles/the-biggest-animal-rights-wins-of-the-past-year/And, in Our Main Topic, Sam takes us to London! She’ll share the vegan restaurants she found, the food she ate & all of her adventures across the pond!We also announce our 2025 Listener Shout Out giveaway winner!! The winner will receive a 2LB bucket of NOOCH!We want to share our deepest condolences to the wife & family of Renee Good who was murdered by untrained and reckless ICE officer, Jonathan Ross. 32 people have reportedly died in ICE custody in the past year, and we firmly stand against the unconstitutional methods being employed by this administration. We are sickened by what is happening in the US & around the world. All we can do is take care of our own families and communities as best we can. Stand up against racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, and violations of our legal rights. Due process needs to be upheld.We know you too are scared and worried about what the future holds. We just want you to know. You are not alone. Together we will get through this.Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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 →REPLAY Our Guide to Effective Peaceful Protest
Jan 1300:48:17Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We sincerely hope that you're okay. We are frankly exhausted by what's happening in the US and around the world.Sam has returned from the UK, and we look forward to sharing all of her adventures with you next week.In the meantime, we are releasing this replay of Ep. 174 which includes a guide to effective peaceful protest.For a printable guide, please see the show notes from the original episode in your podcast app or on YouTube.We thank you so much for listening. Stay safe, and take care of each other.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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 →REPLAY - The Lighter Side of Vegan News - Donut Scandal - What Annoys Vegans?
Jan 601:23:28Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Happy New Year! We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure!We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway!Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan food, and seeing all kinds of wonderful shows.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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 →Replay! What is HateVegans.com? Are We Wrong About PETA?
Aug 5, 202500:52:42Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We're releasing a replay of EP 153 this week because....life. Here's what's in the episode: We have a Listener Recipe! It's Crystal's Delicious Vegan Egg Rolls! Here's her recipe so you can make them at home! Ingredients: A whole Napa cabbage chopped, a brick of firm tofu ground, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, a tablespoon of ginger paste, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, 1/4 teaspoons turmeric, black pepper, red pepper flakes, a few tablespoons brown sugar, soy sauce to taste, and a bag of shelled edamame.Instructions: cook all that on medium heat in some sesame oil until the liquid is gone, cool then roll in egg roll sheets fry at 360 in the fryer and enjoy. Freeze extra, makes 3 dozenOur Noteworthy segment this week is an interesting ad campaign by the law firm of Loudermilk & Assoc. called Hate Vegans.comCheck them out here: https://hatevegans.comIn our Main Topic, we ask the question, "Are we wrong about PETA?". We'll dive into a well written article on Vox that explores PETA and their methods of advocacy.Here's the article: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/364284/peta-protests-animal-rights-factory-farming-effectiveLearn More about PETA here: https://www.peta.orgOur Vegan Org of the Week is Rancher Advocacy Program.Learn more about their work here: https://rancheradvocacy.orgWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and more!Thanks for listening & for all of your support in what we do!Love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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 →Ep 193 A Strange Case of Animal Smuggling - The Trump Administration Blames California & Fights Animal Welfare
Jul 29, 202501:00:00Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!This week in our Y Files, where we tell stories of strange and unusual news in the world of animals & veganism, we look into a strange case of animal smuggling involving a Mexican border crossing and a Volkswagen Pissat.In our Noteworthy segment, in an unsurprising move, Republicans mount fight against animal welfare laws in California.Here's a link to the article we reference: https://rollcall.com/2025/07/23/republicans-ready-assault-on-california-animal-welfare-law/And, in Our Main Topic, California is now being sued by the Trump administration over egg prices and what they are calling unnecessary animal cruelty legislation.Here's a link to the article: https://www.dailynews.com/2025/07/11/trump-lawsuit-california-egg-prices/Our Featured restaurant in this week's Assignment Restaurant SOS is Buffalo's V Spot!We'll tell you all about this vegan sports bar themed eatery, and we take look at their amazing menu!We have a new Listener Shout Out, and plenty of our usual mayhem. Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & Christine 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 →Ep 192 Rebel Cheese Update - Art In Vegan Activism - Anti Dairy Ad Banned In The UK
Jul 22, 202501:01:12Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well!This week, we have an update on the Rebel Cheese union busting allegations.Here's a link to their statement on the matter: https://rebelcheese.com/pages/bistro-note?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLoN0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwCgilNmFl-yWpoqQCwDYaWOLYed3PdHZ6tp-i0m5oKeg1wcA5j7zOGsttQb_aem_FGpW5NRHhE05fO00JjNQHgOur Y Files this week focuses on a centuries old tradition of the swan census in Britain. Did you know that all trumpeter swans in British waterways are the property of the king?Here's the article that we reference about the swan census: https://apnews.com/article/king-charles-swan-upping-census-britain-b1da5b71b831577f2600d7e3530f83d5This week's Noteworthy segment is on an amazing art exhibit in Athens. The exhibit is titled, "Why Look at Animals" , and features seven floors of art dedicated to animal liberation. Here's a link to the article on the exhibit: https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/aia-reviews/athens-emst-why-look-at-animals-lin-may-saeed-1234746804/Our Main Topic is on an anti dairy ad created by Viva that has been banned by the ASA in the UK. Have we gotten to the point where we're so afraid of offending someone that we can't expose the horrors of the meat & dairy industries?Here's a link to our previous episode on vegan artist & activist, Lin May Saeed: https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com/podcast/episode/7d96d6fe/ep-105-we-honor-animal-rights-artist-lin-may-saeed-can-we-end-factory-farmingHere's a link to the article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/vegan-charity-advert-banned-asa-baby-taken-b2789847.htmlOur Vegan Restaurant SOS this week, goes out to Subculture Vegan Deli & Provisions in Albany NY! We'll tell you all bout them & take a look at their menu!We have a new Listener Shout Out this week! Is it you?It's a jam packed episode & we hope you enjoy it!Thanks so much for listening!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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 →Ep 191 She Cloned Her Cat! - Should We Boycott Rebel Cheese? - Wellness is Damaging the Vegan Movement
Jul 15, 202500:45:43Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We're back with a new episode!This week in our The Y Files segment, we talk about the ethics implications of people cloning their companion animals.Our Noteworthy this week is a disappointing story about how Rebel Cheese in Austin Texas has been accused of union busting.Here's the article that we reference: https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/i-cloned-cat-25000-because-1229491Here's a link to the Go Fund Me for the workers: https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-rebel-cheese-workers-facing-retaliationIn our Main Topic, we discuss how so called wellness culture is actually hurting the vegan movement.Here's a link to the video that got us thinking about this: https://youtu.be/JXv4NiWO2F0?si=MNoQSDnzRLjpgaZkOur featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is the Tampa Florida based Florish Plant Based Eats. We'll tell you all about their delicious sounding menu!We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thank you so much for listening to the show. We couldn't;t do this without you, and we wouldn't want to!Much love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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 →REPLAY Trump & Animal Agriculture - Who Is The Judas Sheep?
Jul 8, 202500:30:14Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!This week, we are releasing a replay of Ep 165 as we are in the midst of planning a celebration of life for Christine's Brother in Law.It's a great episode & we hope you enjoy it.Thank you all so very much for the love & support as we navigate this difficult time.Much love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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 →Ep 190 Animal Cruelty For TikTok Views - Good News From Switzerland - Why Do People Mock Us Vegans?
Jul 1, 202500:44:14Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.Here's what's happening in today's show....This week’s Y Files is unbelievable. A Tik Tok creator shares a recipe video that we can only describe as animal abuse.In our Noteworthy segment, good news out of Switzerland. They’re mandating cruelty labels on animal products! What??And, in Our Main Topic, we’re answering the question, “Why do people mock vegans?”. The answer might surprise you!Here's the article that we reference in our Main Topic: https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/nat-why-people-still-mock-vegans-and-what-it-actually-says-about-them-according-to-psychology/Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Planta. They have several locations both in the US & Canada. We'll tell you why they need help, and of course we take a lot at their amazing menu!We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and more!Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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 →Ep 189 They're Turning Animals Into Robots! RFK Jr Is At It Again - The Meat Industry Funding Anti - Trans Campaigns -
Jun 24, 202500:42:46Tap to summarizeSend us a textHey Pickles!We're back. Thank you all so much for allowing us the time to spend with our family after we lost Christine's Brother in Law, Rudy last week. We also want to thank all of you that reached out with messages of condolence. It really meant a lot to us.This week in our The Why Files segment, we tell you about an eerie and oh so unethical research project that is turning dead spiders into robots. They call them necrobots, and it's truly disturbing. Our Note worthy segment continues our reporting on how RFK Jr. is threatening the health of American citizens.And, in our Main Topic, we'll tell you how the meat industry is funding campaigns against the Trans community. As if we needed another reason to loath the meat industry.Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Three Girls Vegan, who suffered a terrible break in a few weeks ago, and they really need our help.Here's a link to their Go Fund Me if you can donate to them: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-three-girls-vegan-rebuild-after-breakinWe, of course have a new Listener Shout Out, some random meowing, and a lot of our usual silliness.Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSupport 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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