In episode 85 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ellis Goodridge, co-owner of UK clothing brand ETHCS. In this conversation we covered:- Going vegan, why it was an easy switch.- University in Leeds being a place of personal growth.- Being vegetarian with meat-eating housemates.- The importance of being venerable and sharing our difficult experi…

In episode 84 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance. In this conversation we covered:- Becoming vegan and starting a cube of truth in Italy.- The environmental impact of our food choices.- How a Reddit AMA became the catalyst for AFA.- Learning about subsidies on feed crops and animal agricu…

In episode 83 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vanessa Shakib, co-founder of non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals.In this conversation we covered:- Growing up in Los Angeles.- Quitting her promising job to create Advancing Law For Animals.- Going vegan at Thanksgiving dinner.- Animals as property, and how they have existed in the wo…

In episode 82 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Pim Baljon, Founder of Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip in Rotterdam.In this conversation we covered:- Growing up in The Netherlands- Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age- Starting Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip- Recipe development and research for vegan cheese- Ghost kitchens and (mostly) de…

In episode 81 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jordan Martin, Founder of the Vegan Camp Out Festival in the UK.In this conversation we covered:- Growing up with music being a central part of life.- Moving to Australia at 18.- How Vegan Camp Out was born.- Vegetarian to Vegan, 2-year journey.- The importance of progress over perfection.- Embra…

In episode 80 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Benj Johnson of UK clothing company ETHCS.In this conversation we covered:- Growing up in small-town England- 2020 as a small biz owner and musician - Founding ETHCS- Inequities of the clothing industry- Buy, Sell, Trade ETHCS initiative - Tim Shieff leaving ETHCS- Continuing the ETHCS mission- U…

In episode 79 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Adam Sud of @plantbasedaddict.In this conversation we covered:- Growing up in Texas.- Being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age.- Adderall and addiction.- October 21st, 2012.- Rehabilitation and a plant-based diet.- Adam's non-profit, Plant-Based For Positive Change.+ MORE!Hope you enjoy the show!…

In episode 78 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Virginia-based yoga instructor and nature lover, Carrington Kernodle.In this conversation we covered:- 2020 and living through COVID times in America.- Yoga training and practice.- Connection with the outdoors and nature.- Choosing veganism in Virginia.- Mushrooms and foraging. - Black representa…

In episode 77 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Boston-based plant-based entrepreneur Pat McAuley.In this conversation we covered:- Pat's first restaurant, Re-wild.- Navigating the money-raising process for a new venture.- Opening the new restaurant, Plant Pub up during a global pandemic.- The Boston vegan scene.- Signing up to do an Ironman T…

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On episode 75 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with van lifer Max Bidstrup.In this conversation we covered:- Max's life growing up in Australia.- Studying and becoming a paramedic.- The reason for leaving Australia to start van life travel.- Mapping out the travel route from Canada.- Meeting Eamon and Bec + Starting a YouTube channel.- Switching t…

Welcome back to The VedgeTalk Podcast!This week, Matt and Ana catch up on the last few months in what has been a wild year.Episodes will be back to a weekly schedule.Thank you for sticking around, Vedgy Mates!www.vedgetalk.comBy Matthew Davey

On episode 73 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Erev from Portland State University.In this conversation we covered:- Steph's research background.- Climate change tipping points.- Conceptualizing the dangers of climate change.- Taking action.- Our ability to address more than one social justice movement at a time. They are connected.…

On episode 72 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vladimir Grinberg, Eddie Brill and Rik Cannon from OG Talk NYC.In this conversation we covered:- Eddie's time on the late show with David Letterman.- Vlad's journey to the USA.- Starting The Organic Grill in the East Village.- Switching to a fully vegan menu.- Rik's background and crossing paths …

On episode 71 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Seth Tibbott from Tofurky.In this conversation we covered:- Seth's upbringing and college days.- The catalyst for going vegetarian in the 1970's.- 'The Farm' in Tennessee.- Making his first batch of Tempeh.- The first 15 years before the Tofurky moment.- Creating the first Tofurky Roast.- The new…

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On episode 65 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ilene Godofsky-Moreno, from @thecolorfulkitchen.In this conversation we covered:- Ilene’s background, what was on her family table.- Personal health problems, related todairy consumption.- Getting kids excited about a diverse range ofhealthy and colorful foods.- Tips for a family who are deciding…

On episode 64 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jace Carter, former white supremacist, now activist for the anti racism and anti fascist movements.We're taking a deep dive into Jayce's life, in this conversation we covered:- Jace's time in his early teens, hitch hiking and traveling the west coast on freight trains.- His early experiences gett…

In Episode 63 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Phil Armand, a man who grew up vegan, in a Seventh Day Adventist family and community. In this conversation you'll hear:- About Phil's background- Life growing up as a vegan in Florida- Going to college and changing his diet and lifestyle- Sustaining this new diet and lifestyle until now- Recent …

On episode 62 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Seyka Mejeur, from forgoodnessseyks.com.We're chatting all things vegan travel today, also Seyka's personal journey to veganism and helping restaurants add more plant based food to their menus. In this conversation we covered:- Seyka's life growing up, with ribs and steak as her favorite foods.- …

On episode 61 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Andy 'Noa' De La Rosa, from the viral video "I AM NOT VEGAN".It was so great to connect with Andy in The Bronx in my last few hours before leaving NYC. I'm truly grateful for the time he gave up and for sharing his story with us. In this conversation we covered:- Andy's life growing up in The Bro…

On episode 60 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Andrea Brown, from @eatwithandy in Williamsburg, NY.It was great to catch up with an Aussie in the Big Apple. We had an awesome conversation and I hope you enjoy tuning in!In this conversation we covered:- Andrea's life growing up in Western Australia. - Experiencing health problems in her 20's.-…

On episode 59 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Colin Huggins, famously known as the pianist in Washington Square Park, NYC. Today we take the conversation down a different route, bring a glass of water. You'll see!In this conversation we covered:- A water drinking experiment.- Human behavior change.- The gut and how little we know about it.- …

On episode 58 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Carlos Bobadilla, from @Bobo_Cooks in Washington Heights, New York. This is his second time on the show after appearing in episode 2, way back in July of 2018. I'd highly recommend learning more about Carlos before jumping in to this one, where we concentrate on what he's been up to in 2019.In th…

On episode 57 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Berto Calkins, from @whatsgoodberto in Williamsburg, New York.In this conversation we covered:- Berto's life growing up in the projects of New York City.- His first vegan experience.- The importance of minorities being represented in the vegan and wider culture.- Growth in relationships.- Having …

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Benjamin Alter for a fascinating chat on the power of the mind and our thoughts and the role they have on human health.In this episode we cover:- How Benjamin became interested in medicine.- Connecting to our own wisdom.- Being our own healer.- Breath work and med…

On episode 55 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Damien Clarkson, the co-founder of Vevolution, the UK events company creating a storm of positive change.You can follow them on Instagram at @vevolution_In this conversation we covered:- Damien's background, prior to starting Vevolution.- Climate Change and how it is perceived differently across …

On episode 54 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Michelle Cehn, the founder of Worldofvegan.comYou can follow her on Instagram at @vegan.In this conversation we covered:- Michelle's childhood in Oakland.- Deciding to go vegetarian at the age of 8.- The marketing used by animal agriculture.- Starting YouTube over 10 years ago.- The Challenges of…

On episode 53 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Toni Okamoto, the founder of plantbasedonabudget.comYou can follow her on Instagram at @plantbasedonabudgetIn this conversation we covered:- Toni’s childhood in Sacramento.- Growing up in a Japanese/Mexican household.- How running track in high school began to change her eating habits.- Going veg…

On episode 52 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Brian Choi-Dea of @goodlifecookin on Instagram.In this conversation we covered:- Brian's childhood growing up in San Fran.- How a weekend away with his girlfriend and dog, led to a deep conversation about eating animals.- Brian's inspiration behind his cooking and presentation.- His go to spices …

On episode 51 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Parendi Birdie, molecular biologist from Mission Barns.You can find her on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/2LbM0C1In this conversation we covered:- Parendi's professional and personal background.- What is 'clean meat'?- How cellular agriculture can help the animals, environment and even our health.- H…

On episode 50 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Milena Esherick, Psychologist with a doctorate in dietary behavior change.You can follow her on Instagram at @milenaesherick.In this conversation we covered: Growing up in New Mexico on the standardAmerican diet.- How a friend introduced Milena to veganismwhen she least expected it.- How we can b…

On episode 49 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Kristie Middleton, author of the book MeatLess.You can follow her on Instagram at @kristielmiddleton.In this conversation we covered:- Kristie's background and growing up in Virginia.- How a college lecturer changed her perspective on eating animals.- Working for PETA and The Humane Society.- Get…

On episode 48 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Registered Dietitians from California, James and Dahlia Marin.You can follow them on Instagram at @marriedtohealth.In this conversation we covered:- James and Dahlia's struggle with weight and diet as they were growing up.- How their paths intersected.- School and the lack of nutrition training.-…

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with two thirds of 'The Vegan View', Hannah Hagler and Nikki Vranjican.This was a really fun conversation, covering a broad range of topics, from what we think of current USA president, Donald Trump, to grilled cheese taste tests!In this conversation we covered:- Nikki's childhood in Florida, …

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Australian Actress, Rhiannon Fish.Rhiannon is best known for her roles on Aussie soap Home & Away and the American post apocalyptic sci-fi series, The 100.Today we get the chance to dive deep into her life and cover some topics of which she has great passion, including her decision to liv…

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we recipe developer and blogger, Alexa Soto.We met up with Alexa in her home town of San Diego, CA and hung out with her and her rescue dog Jitsu!In this conversation we covered:- Alexa's childhood in San Diego.- Growing up with a Mexican Father and Mexican/American Mother.- How the mix of food in her…

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Head Chef and Owner of plant based restaurant Donna Jean, Roy Elam.Their mission is simple. Make great food from the best ingredients. You'll learn more about where Roy is from and how he got to where he is today.In this conversation we covered:- Roy's childhood.- Touring in a band for 5 …

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Sea Shepherd environmental activist, Alfonso Gomez.Alfonso works as a documentary film maker in Mexico City. He applied to be on Sea Shepherd after capturing a subject wearing one of their shirts, and this caught his interest. After going vegan, this seemed like the perfect next step.In t…

On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Founder of You4ia Health, Matthew Sipala.Matthew was an obese teen, battling the daily lure of the modern food system. Heavily processed, fatty, sugary and packaged food like products.He tried multiple fad diets and calorie counting, with some results. They continually failed to address M…

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with AFL footballer and vegan athlete, Ben Brown from the North Melbourne Football Club.After being overlooked at 3 drafts, Ben was drafted in 2013 with pick number 47 by the Kangaroos.Since then he has become a 3 time leading goal scorer and an ambassador for some amazing organisations. In this conversat…

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with Co-Founder of Australian vegan fast food establishment, Lord Of the Fries.In 2004, Amanda and her husband, Mark, began the business from a food truck/trailer, selling fries at events around Melbourne.The business has no grown to be in 5 states around Australia and also across the ditch in New Zealand…

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with The Plantritionist, Talitha Case. You can find her at www.theplantritionist.com and on IG @theplantritionist.In this conversation we covered:- Talitha's early days in NSW, Australia.- How food has always been a big part of her life.- Moving from Sydney to Melbourne.- Her two attempts at going vegan.-…

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with identical twins from the UK, Justin and Robbie Holt.Justin and Robbie grew up in England, sport mad and super competitive. They describe their diet growing up as the British pasta diet. High in carbs to fuel their competitive running.Fast forward to life after college and Justin told his brother abou…

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with heart attack survivor and ironman, Adam Guthrie.At the age of 39, Adam was out surfing with a good mate in his home town on the NSW coast. After paddling up a big wave, he felt a massive pain shoot through his chest and shoulder. Thinking he had pulled a muscle, Adam went home to rest up.It was when …

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with Osher Günsberg, Australian TV host, podcast maker, best selling author and all round great human!Osher has been sharing his own personal story and mental health struggles publicly since about 2015. He recently released his memoir Back, After The Break, is the host of The Bachelor Australia and runs T…