Shows
Vegan Radio106: Vegans Dating, Dating VegansEpisode 106 contains four interviews focused around the subject of dating as a vegan. Recorded on Valentine's Day, Derek is without a co-host, and the show begins with his poetic monologue on finding love as a vegan. Derek recorded the first interview with Anne Dinshah at the 2012 Vegan Spirituality Retreat in Philadelphia. Anne is the daughter of American Vegan Society founders Jay and Freya Dinshah, and the author of Dating Vegans.The second interview is Ian MacDonald, a BBC-trained radio producer and author of The Vegan Option radio show and blog. He is hosting a kickstarter project to...
2014-02-161h 16
Vegan Radio105: World Peace with Will TuttleIn this special episode Derek visits with former Vegan Radio co-host Megan Shackelford over the holidays to catch up on her fabulous vegan life and discuss the ways in which veganism and spirituality intersect. We then play a talk given by Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, at the 2012 Veg Curious event at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2014-01-021h 33
Vegan Radio104: Betty Goes Vegan & Gretchen Gets KindDerek & Lo Vee interview vegan authors Gretchen Primack and Dan and Annie Shannon at the 2013 Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary July Jamboree. Gretchen Primack is the author of Kind, a book of poetry that confronts animal issues artistically and metaphorically. She also co-authored The Lucky Ones, the story of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary's co-founder Jenny Brown. Significantly, both of these interviews were conducted at the sanctuary's July Jamboree, an annual fund raising event.The Shannons have brought Betty Crocker into the age of compassion with their cookbook Betty Goes Vegan. They live in Brooklyn and write a kick-ass...
2013-11-2536 min
Vegan Radio103: Sid Garza-Hillman drops a Health ManifestoSid Garza-Hillman with his bare feet on the groundThrough the magic of technology Derek and Lo Vee interview California-based author/musician/nutritionist Sid Garza-Hillman. Sid is a man with a cowboy hat so large he needs two last names. His book "Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto" is a well written, pocket sized guide to living a more natural life and the connection to eating clean and healthy. Sid is currently working as the Staff Nutritionist and Programs Director at the Mendocino Center for Living Well located at the Stanford Inn Eco-resort in Mendocino, California. He...
2013-10-2032 min
Vegan Radio102: PeTA co-founder Ingrid NewkirkEpisode 102 features Derek's interview with PETA President and Co-Founder Ingrid Newkirk after her Naked Truth event here in NYC. Her work over the decades has saved millions of lives with education, activism, and media stunts. You can hear her talk about the most recent campaign Never Be Silent which explains that it is our duty as compassionate humans to speak for those whose voices are ignored and misunderstood. Ingrid offers up tales of animal intelligence and use of language and questions our quest for intelligent life in the cosmos when we haven't truly attempted to communicate with intelligent beings...
2013-08-0626 min
Vegan Radio101: We Animals photographer Jo-Anne McArthurDerek & Lo Vee interview animal rights photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, who is known for her project We Animals in which she documents, through photography, animals in the human environment who are being used for food, clothing, research, experimentation, work, entertainment, slavery and companionship. Her photos give us a view into their world that is often shocking not because she attempts to show horrific scenes of violence, but rather because she shows the day to day existense of the beings we share the world with. The photos are artistic and taken from perspectives that betray our typical human-centric and speciest gaze.
2013-07-0456 min
Vegan Radio100: NYC Vegetarian Food Festival 100th Episode SpectacularOn March 2nd and 3rd thousands of NYC Vegetarians, Vegans, and the Veg-curious came out to the NYC Vegetarian Food Festivalto sample, purchase, and learn about vegan food and lifestyle. Add in some animal rights organizations and farmed animal sanctuaries, the NYC Veg Food Fest is sure to be a hot spot for our favorite vegan super stars (every vegan is a super star to us)! That means, that in this spectacular 100th episode of Vegan Radio we hit the mother-load on interviews!!First we hear the story behind the festival from co-creator/coordinator Nira Poliwoda followed...
2013-03-091h 19
Vegan Radio99: NYC Walk For Animals with Gene Baur & Jane Velez-MitchellWe got 99 shows and this is one. Lo Vee and Derek check out the 2012 NYC Farm Sanctuary Walk For Farm Animals. Over 700 New Yorkers showed up to show support and raised over $70,000 for Farm Sanctuary. We feature interviews with sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur & host of CNN's Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell (you guessed it...) Jane Velez-Mitchell! We also feature the talks that each of these inspiring vegan activists gave.Derek was also lucky enough to catch up with Katie Pryor - event organizer and Vegan Outreach coordinator for NYC - for a nice wrap-up interview. Derek was also...
2012-10-2043 min
Vegan Radio98: Kris Carr, Terry Hope Romero & Isa's MomIn episode 98 we bust out our new Vegan Time Machine, to visit three interviews from past Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuaryevents, never heard before. First we check out Crazy Sexy Cancer "thriver" Kris Carr at the 2011 WFAS Thanksliving. Next we jump back a few more months and catch up with Terry Hope Romero at the 2011 WFAS July Jamboree. Terry became famous in the vegan world (and beyond) when she teamed up with Isa Chandra Moskowitz to create the public access television show Post Punk Kitchen and eventually collaborating on classic vegan cookbooks including Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook and Vegan...
2012-10-0956 min
Vegan Radio97: Sue Coe and Jenny BrownVegan Radio is back for reals. Derek has moved to NYC and recruited vegan activist / singer / songwriter Lo Vee as his new co-host. Together they play a revamped version of the Vegan Radio Theme Song (originally by Beloved Binge) to kick off a reinvigorated show based around their recent visit to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary for their annual July Jamboree.Vegan artist Sue Coe was visiting the farm and took some time to give an excellent interview, speaking her mind about the animal rights vs. welfarism debate, and telling stories of animal rescues and escapes. She...
2012-07-1450 min
Vegan Radio96: Melanie Joy to the WorldFeaturing interviews conducted at the New York Capital Region Vegetarian Expo on October 1, 2011. The featured interview is with Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows. Melanie talks about carnism, the word she coined to describe the invisible system we are born into that supports the eating of animals. She also discusses idioms, activism, happy meat and abolition. An illuminating interview for sure!Also featured are interviews with Jill & Tracey from Compassion Couture, a vegan high fashion shop, and Samantha & her son Noah from Emmy's Organics, an Ithaca-based business making yummy vegan...
2011-12-311h 14
Vegan Radio95: Farm Sanctuary's Gene Baur & Susie CostonGene Baur & Susie Coston at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NYEpisode 95 features an interview with Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur and animal caretaker Susie Coston. Farm Sanctuary is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and Gene & Susie share some of their thoughts and insights, as well as stories of animals. Derek was recently at the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down at their shelter in Watkins Glen, NY and recorded the interview.Also featured is a news story about one of the largest meat recalls in US history. Get full access to Don't...
2011-08-1842 min
Vegan Radio94: Vegan Bodybuilder Robert CheekeThis episode features an interview with Vegan Radio favorite Robert Cheeke, the body builder who is helping vegan athleticism gain definition. His new book "Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness" is doing great and he tells us all about it. He also talks about his work with Vega, the vegan company that provides all-natural health and performance products for athletes and people who need a natural energy boost.Derek also took some great photos of Robert Cheeke flexing his vegan guns in downtown New Orleans, and during his participation in Peta's Lovefest demonstration. Check them out on flickr....
2011-07-1730 min
Vegan Radio92: Yoga and VeganismThis is destined to be a Vegan Radio classic. Derek threads the story of his move to New Orleans through interviews with his yoga teachers and recordings of the Kirtan chanting featured at the beginning of the classes. Derek has been studying Jivamukti Yoga which was founded by vegans Sharon Gannon and David Life and taught at the Swan River studios in New Orleans. The featured interview is with Libby Bryan, a vegan instructor at the school, who offers insight into the connections between veganism and yoga and the Sanskrit word Ahimsa, that means "to do no harm". Much...
2010-04-221h 03
Vegan Radio91: The New Orleans Veggie FestDerek continues producing the show from New Orleans. This show centers around the 2nd annual NOLA Veggiefest, the Big Easy's vegetarian festival coming up on May 16th. Derek interviews one of the event's organizers, Jehan Strouse, who talks about the speakers, sponsors, organizations and entertainers that will be on hand. We feature music from Sweet Jones, who will be playing at the fest. In the second part of the show Derek is interviewed on WBOK New Orleans by Chad Smith and Darlene Carter on their show E-Talk. Derek talks about veganism, urban farming, being vegan in New Orleans, The Vegan...
2010-04-191h 02
Vegan Radio90: The PeTA FilesDerek has moved to New Orleans and this is the first podcast produced in the Big Easy. Soon after his arrival the controversial animal rights/welfare organization Peta held a Meat Tray Demonstration in downtown New Orleans. Derek went to interview the activists involved in the protest, where naked protesters were covered in faux blood and lying in containers that looked like styrofoam meat trays, wrapped in cellophane and labeled with stickers that read 'human meat'. In the second half of the show Derek interviews Peta activists on the way to a Peta protest against NASA radiation experiments on squir...
2010-04-0447 min
Vegan Radio89: Soy and CompassionWe have two featured guests. The first is David Lovler, who grows his own soy beans and makes tofu, soy milk, miso, and yogurt out of it. David shares his extensive knowledge of soy and debunks some of the health myths surrounding soy. He also tells us his easy method for sprouting. Our second guest is Will DeVault-Weaver, who is a member of Cooks for Compassion, based in Amherst, MA. Cooks for Compassion serves high quality gourmet vegan meals and uses the proceeds to fund animal-friendly 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. We also feature a new segment with Ben Shaberman, author...
2010-02-1858 min
Vegan Radio88: Revitalive Raw RetreatOur 88th show was originally recorded on December 3rd, 2009. In this show we feature an interview with Kristen Overlock and Anna Forkan from the Revitalive Health and Wellness Center in the historic seaport town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Revitalive is a full service raw and living foods education and wellness center that also includes the Revitalive Cafe. Their wellness programs are designed to cleanse, restore, balance, and maintain health and vitality. We probe the benefits of colon hydrotherapy, ask about eating raw during cold New England winter, and learn about 'Far Infrared Saunas'. Find out how to balance your inner...
2010-01-1955 min
Vegan Radio87: The Veggie Brothers' Cosmic MeatballsShow 87 was recorded on November 5th of 2009. Our feature interview is with Michael Balducci of The Veggie Brothers. We originally met at the Veggie Pride Parade. The Veggie Brothers mails delicious vegan meals made by an award-winning vegan chef all over the US and Canada, packaged in frozen vacuum-sealed bags that you can boil and serve. Michael came to veganism due to health issues and after healing himself decided he wanted to help others. His one caveat with veganism was with the bland vegan foods he was eating at the time and he wanted to ensure that vegans could...
2010-01-1457 min
Vegan Radio86: - Vegetarian Times Turns 35Scott is late so Derek and Megan kick off the show without him. The show was broadcast concurrent to the media frenzy over Natalie Portman going vegan after reading Jonathan Saffron Foer's soon-to-be bestselling book Eating Animals, so there is some speculation about the book. Scott enters the show in time to relate the latest news stories, including a vegetarian spider, Iceland plans for whalemeat trade, eating fish increasing risk for diabetes, and the possibility of eating meat causing sickness, paralysis and death. Our featured interview is with Jolia Allen, editor of Vegetarian Times. Derek probes into the magazine's...
2010-01-1449 min
Vegan Radio85: Karen Davis of United Poultry ConcernsOur 85th show features an interview with Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns. Karen is an expert on everything having to do with chickens, turkeys and other birds that people eat. Karen runs a sanctuary in Maryland where she houses hundreds of rescued birds, and also has recently come out with a revised edition of her classic book on the subject Prisoned Chickens Poisoned Eggs: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry. Karen gives us some insight into birds and the agribusiness that treats them like garbage. Scott updates us with news about Diabetes, sleep and brain power...
2009-11-2954 min
Vegan Radio84: Boston Vegetarian Foodfest 2009On Halloween day Derek, Megan and Scott along with several other activists took The Vegan Bus from Northampton to the 14th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. Derek conducted a series of interviews that are featured on this special enhanced podcast. He talks to Dr Michael Greger about the latest in vegan nutrition and also the swine flu epidemic. Helen from the Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition (MARC) talks about local activism and getting the vegan message into the classroom. Local farm animals sanctuaries Cloa's Ark and Maple Farm Sanctuary are interviewed, as well as local vegan clothing and sneaker producers...
2009-11-0158 min
Vegan Radio83: Eric the AbolitionistShow 83 features an interview with Eric Prescott, a Boston-based animal rights activist who is working on a variety of interesting projects, including a kiosk named OVED, a documentary series on Youtube called "I'm Vegan", the Boston Vegan Association, and his blog An Animal Friendly Life. Eric is an abolitionist who subscribes to the philosophy of Gary Francione. Eric explains the difference between abolitionist and welfarist approaches to animal activism, and is a living example of how to put abolitionist ideals into action. Our guest host is Meredith Madyda. In the news we cover Peta's 'Save The Whales' billboard, mad...
2009-08-2154 min
Vegan Radio82: Vegan Propaganda for KidsMegan Shackelford returns from India to co-host our 82nd show. Author of the children's book That's Why We Don't Eat Animals. Ruby Roth is our featured guest. The banter between Megan, Derek and Scott is enlightening as they cover Humane Farming Myths, the Big Bang Theory, Onions, Swiss Chard, Little Red Riding Hood, and other topics near and dear to the hearts of vegans. We even give Scott a chance to wax metaphysical again! Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2009-08-081h 07
Vegan Radio81: Ani PhyoAfter a long hiatus we are back with our 81st show featuring raw food chef and 'uncookbook' author Ani Phyo. Ani describes for us some delectable recipes that will make your mouth water from her new book Ani's Raw Food Desserts: 85 Easy, Delectable Sweets and Treats.We also discuss her recent food demo for Google in their vegan-friendly lunchroom, her journey to raw foodism from her Korean roots, how to eat raw without hours in the kitchen, and of course cyborgs. Also featuring listener feedback and shout outs and the sweet sounds of our featured...
2009-06-1953 min
Vegan Radio80: The Beloved Vegan Bake Sale BingeOur 80th show features Beloved Binge on tour and in the studio with us for an interview and further shenanigans. The Binge are one of our favorite bands, and great vegan activists to boot. They created a documentary called Seeing Through the Fence that "explores the role of food in modern society and our connection, or lack of connection, with both the processes and animals from which our food originates". They also hand out Vegan Outreach literature at college campuses in the towns they play at.During the second half of our show we interview...
2009-05-2251 min
Vegan Radio79: Sarah Kramer and Billy HultingOur 79th show is a podcast-only special edition, featuring two pre-recorded interviews. The first is Derek interviewing Billy Hulting, who helps put on the Worldfest in Encino, California. Worldfest is a solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals and humanity, with a strong emphasis on veganism. Billy talks about the festival, his vegan activism, and Zappa Plays Zappa, Dweezil Zappa's tribute to the music of his father Frank Zappa. Billy tours with the band as a percussionist. How cool is that? The second interview features Sarah Kramer, bestselling vegan cookbook author and artistic queen of kitch. Jilian, Scott and...
2009-05-071h 08
Vegan Radio78: Vegan Drinks with Ed CoffinOur 78th show comes in the midst of a Swine Flu outbreak in which the disease has jumped species and is now being transmitted from human to human. The World Health Organization has called it a Phase 5 Outbreak, indicating a pandemic is imminent. We report some of the current news and views and add our own two cents. Our featured interview is with Ed Coffin, vegan "activist extraordinaire" who is building a vegan empire in Philadelphia. Ed tells us about the uber successful Vegan Drinks Philly which brings hundreds of Philadelphia vegans together for socializing and networking every month. E...
2009-04-301h 04
Vegan Radio77: Brendan BrazierWe are psyched to have a chance to talk to vegan triathlete Brendan Brazier. The radio station equipment goes a little haywire and we lose Brendan early on, which gives Jilian a chance to give us a lesson on iron absorption. Once we get Brendon back we talk about his Thrive diet, the vegan sports nutrition company he founded called Vega, his take on protein, and how to fuel the body on a plant based diet. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2009-04-1650 min
Vegan Radio76: A Sexy Vegan Next DoorOn our 76th show Scott is absent and Jilian and Derek have in-studio guest Chrissy Costigan, who lives near us in Westfield Massachusetts and was a runner up in Peta's Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2009 contest. Chrissy entered the contest and became a vegan because of what she learned while competing. We discuss whether Peta's sensationalist, sexual, and sometimes sexist tactics are justifiable. We also talk about the challenges of being a new vegan in a non-vegan world. Later in the show Derek debuts his new vegan inspired song Funky Animal. In the news Boca, Obama, overfishing, USDA ban on...
2009-03-191h 03
Vegan Radio75: Life by Vegan ChocolateOn our 75th show we feature an interview with Mark LaPolla who is the creator of Life By Chocolate, which has a line of amazing vegan chocolates. Mark takes us through the trials and tribulations of making pure vegan chocolate and his dedication to the process. You will learn a lot about chocolate, just be sure to have a pile of vegan chocolate nearby while you listen because you know you'll be jonesin for some chocolate by the end of the show! In the news we cover the connection between Mad Cow And Alzheimer's Diseases, The new HBO documentary Dea...
2009-03-051h 08
Vegan Radio74: The Renegade Vegan ShowOur 74th show features an interview with Kevin Gianni of The Renegade Health Show. Kevin is preparing to go out on tour in his RV and takes some time to tell us about his show and his recent activities. We talk about raw food, the Vitamix, fitness, bags under the eyes, yoga and attention deficit disorder, coffee, cacao-induced rashes, and all kinds of other wacky stuff. We debut new bumpers with Dan Piraro, Emily Deschanel, and Danielle from Vegan Treats. We also feature an interesting intro, making for a fun filled, action packed and informative show from start to...
2009-02-1958 min
Vegan Radio73: Carolyn Scott, The Healthy VoyagerOur 73rd show features an interview with Carolyn Scott, who travels around the world and tries vegan food out at omnivorous restaurants. She makes videos and blogs about the experiences. We met Carolyn at Burning Man 2007 when she came to visit The Vegan Bus. She gives us her insights and favorite places to eat. We also read a review of Temple Grandin's new book written by Jeffrey Masson and Jeff Nelson, with some commentary by us. We round out the show with music from the Brilliant Sins and an update on Jilian's first week of veganism. Also featuring the second e...
2009-02-051h 07
Vegan Radio72: The Joy of Vegan BakingOn our 72nd show we introduce a new co-host, Jilian Oder. Jilian is an ovo-lacto vegetarian who wants to go vegan. Derek and Scott hope to help her make the change. This show marks her first day as a vegan, and over the course of the next few episodes we will follow her progress, trials and tribulations. Jilian takes over the show as we interview the author of The Joy of Vegan Baking, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Colleen talks to us about her book and the nuances of vegan baking. As usual we go off into many other topics, such as...
2009-01-2958 min
Vegan Radio71: The Metaphysics of VeganismMegan is leaving for India to find her true self and Derek and Scott take over the show. When scheduled guest and spiritual vegan Will Tuttle fails to call in the hosts go into their own metaphysical rants and views on reality. We debut new bumpers of Persia White talking about Earthlings and Skinny B***h author Rory Freedman giving us props. In the News: Burger King's meat scented cologne, Vegan Woody Harrelson Gets Hitched, and Gastric Bypass Surgery Relieves Type 2 Diabetes in Teens Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www...
2009-01-0254 min
Vegan Radio70: Ruthann Russo's Raw Food Diet MythWe feature an interview with Ruthann Russo who is the author of The Raw Food Diet Myth. Ruthann and her daughter Emmalea went raw 2 years ago when Emmalea was diagnosed with epilepsy. Since then there have been no seizures and Ruthann has been on a journey of discovery with the raw food diet. In her book she explains all of the different branches of the raw foods movement as well as the philosophies and controversies. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-12-1958 min
Vegan Radio69: Strategic Action for Animals with Melanie JoyFeaturing Melanie Joy, author of “Strategic Action for Animals,” talks about the most effective ways of building a movement, the abolitionist vs welfarist divide in the modern animal liberation movement, the tactics of Peta, and more. Tips for surviving the Thanksgiving holiday. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-11-2154 min
Vegan Radio68: Christine Waltermyer of the Natural Kitchen SchoolOur 68th show falls two days after the epic 2008 presidential elections in the U.S., which also featured some victories for animals. We talk about our local election results Banning Greyhound Racing in Massachusetts as well as the passing of Proposition 2 in California. Our featured guest is Christine Waltermyer from the Natural Kitchen School. We talk with Christine about everything from cancer to vegan nutrition to how to prepare Kale. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-11-0746 min
Vegan Radio67: Boston Vegetarian Food Festival 2008On our 67th show we feature interviews Megan and Derek conducted at the 2008 Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. Interviews include: Jae Steele author of vegan cookbook Get It Ripe: A Fresh Take on Vegan Cooking and Living; Our friend Molly Wadzeck helping Karen Dawn out at the Thanking The Monkey booth; 12 year old Mickey who has been vegan her whole life; Mathew Miller with Organic Athlete; Josh Hooten from the Herbivore Clothing Company; Vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke; and lastly the ever entertaining and insightful Michael Gregor, M.D., who has attended all 13 Boston Vegetarian Food Festivals. Get...
2008-11-071h 03
Vegan Radio66: Captain Paul WatsonFeaturing an interview with one of our heroes in the movement, Captain Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The interview was conducted by Derek at the 2008 Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down. Sea Shepherd is an organization committed to the eradication of pirate whaling, poaching, shark finning, unlawful habitat destruction, and violations of established laws in the World's oceans. During the last two decades Captain Watson has taken his ships out on over 160 missions to disrupt illegal whaling, the Canadian seal hunt, and dolphin slaughter in Japan. His insight into the consequences that overfishing of our oceans will have on...
2008-10-1757 min
Vegan Radio65: The Abolitionist Gary FrancioneOn our 65th show we feature an interview with Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University Gary Francione. Professor Francione has been teaching animal rights and the law for more than 20 years, and he was the first academic to teach animal rights theory in an American law school. He is well known throughout the animal protection movement for his criticism of animal welfare law and the property status of nonhuman animals, and for his abolitionist theory of animal rights. We talk to him about his abolitionist position, his opposition to California's Proposition 2, his thoughts on successful vegan outreach, and...
2008-10-0357 min
Vegan Radio64: Team Vegan PhillyOn our 64th show we interview Lydia Chaudhry of Team Vegan Philly. Lydia is the VP of CARE and divides her time between consulting in marketing and free-lance vegan recipe development and cooking instruction. She has organized Team Vegan Philly to run in the upcoming Philadelphia Marathon in order to raise money to educate the public about veganism. How many vegan athletes does it take to convince the world we kick ass? And why is Philadelphia such a great place to be vegan? Find out here! Also find out about Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's vice for killing...
2008-09-1949 min
Vegan Radio63: Tonya Kay and the ElephantsOur long awaited 63rd episode features a pre Burning Man interview with raw-goddess supahstar elephant-loving fire-spinning knife-throwing whip-master Tonya Kay. We talk about everything from bicycle blenders to elephant sanctuaries, as well as the infamous festival in the desert. We really bring out Tonya's sassy side in this fun interview, not to be missed!In the News: a scientist who is developing spaghetti meat, the latest reasons not to eat fast food, and the naked Chinese olympian for Peta. Featured Music: Raquy and the Cavemen Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at...
2008-08-0858 min
Vegan Radio62: The Traveling VegetarianYvonne Smith, the Traveling Vegetarian, travels the world seeking out the best vegetarian cuisine and getting to know the chefs and restaurateurs who bring the veggies to the people. Check out the Traveling Vegetarian on YouTubeIn the News: Monsanto claims Bovine Growth Hormone is Good for the Environment Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-08-0152 min
Vegan Radio61: Happy Meat with Priscilla FeralOn our 61st show we interview Priscilla Feral of Friends of Animals. We talk to Priscilla about her new cookbook Dining with Friends: The Art of North American Vegan Cuisine which leads into a conversation about food and ends up in the welfarism vs. abolitionism debate. Is it better to get bigger cages for farm animals or should the movement focus on spreading veganism? Find out here on Vegan Radio! Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-07-1852 min
Vegan Radio60: Vegan Bodybuilder Robert CheekeOur 60th show features a vegan who obviously gets enough protein, vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke. Robert tells us about his path to veganism and how he uses the vegan diet to reach his workout goals. He also talks about his friend and fellow vegan athlete Brendan Brazier, his website for vegan athletes VeganBodybuilding.com, and more.In the News: Cholesterol and Memory, Spain Bestows Rights to Great Apes Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2008-07-0448 min
Vegan Radio59: David Wolfe and Dave WarwakOur 59th show is all about Dave. In the first half of the show we feature an interview with Dave Warwak, the high school teacher stripped of his tenure and laid off for teaching his art class some vegan values in a truly artistic way.The second half of the show features the part II of an interview that Derek did with raw food guru David Wolfe during his recent visit to the Rhode Island School of Design (1st half is in Vegan Radio #56). David's talk was called "Cracking the Chocolate Code" and in it he promoted...
2008-06-061h 05
Vegan Radio58: Etsy, Oprah, and EarthlingsOur 58th show is a bit all over the place, which our listeners might not find unusual. We start with an interview with Molly Lorenz, who has organized a group of vegan artists and craftspeople on the web site Etsy called Vegan Etsy. Molly herself uses the site to sell dog treats at her shop Emma's K9 Kitchen. We then talk about the latest news including Oprah's 21 Day Vegan "Cleanse", which is all over the news at this point. Finally we feature an interview with celebrity activist Persia White which Derek conducted at the recent Farm Sanctuary Gala in...
2008-05-2351 min
Vegan Radio57: Veggie Pride & Thanking The MonkeyOur 57th show features interviews with two prominent animal rights activists who are involved in fun events happening in NYC on Sunday May 18th, 2008. The first is Pamela Rice who has put together the first ever Veggie Pride Parade which will march through the meat district and feature vegan rocker Cheryl Hill and a marriage ceremony officiated by Vegan Radio favorite Dave Warwak. Our second guest is Karen Dawn who is known in the vegan movement for her activist web site Dawn Watch. Karen has a new book called Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals and...
2008-05-0949 min
Vegan Radio56: Raw Food Guru David WolfeOur 56th show features the first part of an interview that Derek did with raw food guru David Wolfe during his recent visit to the Rhode Island School of Design. David's talk focused on raw cacao and he tells us why this nut is a key to vibrant health and possibly a Panacea for a host of other ills. David also enlightens us about an array of other issues pertaining to veganism and the meaning of life. (Part two of the interview will be featured in our next podcast). In the second half of our show we have Rob...
2008-04-2559 min
Vegan Radio55: Beyond the Vegan DietOn our 55th show we look into two diets that are close relatives of veganism, both of which can be integrated into a vegan diet to improve the health benefits. Our first guest, David Snieckus, has been practicing a Macrobiotic diet for over 30 years and has been vegan for most of that time. While he doesn't tell us exactly what he eats we do learn a lot from him about the yin and yang underlying the lifestyle that is more than a diet. Our second guest, Nora Hamerman, has been a raw foodist for a mere 3 years and has b...
2008-04-1156 min
Vegan Radio54: The Meat Recall and The Vegetarian SolutionShow 54 comes out in the midst of the largest beef recall in US history. We talk to Dr Michael Greger, Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States, about the undercover video that sparked the recall. Dr. Greger gives us the low down on Mad Cow Disease, the USDA, downer cows, and the nation's food supply. Also on today's show is Stewart Rose, author of The Vegetarian Solution: Your Answer to Heart Disease, Cancer, Global Warming, and More. Stewart is the Vice President of Vegetarians of Washington and he produces the annual...
2008-03-1459 min
Vegan Radio53: Veganic Farming and Deer in the YardVegan Radio 53 features an interview with Ashley Howard who owns Heaven's Harvest Farm in New Braintree, MA. The farm is a CSA, providing portions of its harvest to people who pay for a share. The farm has always offered organic produce, but this year Ashley will be farming organically and without the use of animal manure. Since manure comes from animal agriculture it is not considered vegan. The method to be used on Heaven's Harvest Farm this year will be strictly "veganic", relying on no animal products other than what is there from local wildlife, of course! Speaking of...
2008-02-2900 min
Vegan Radio52: Vegan Valentines with Hannah KaminskyOur 52nd show falls on Valentine's Day this year, and we feature an interview with the author of My Sweet Vegan: passionate about dessert, Hannah Kaminsky. Hannah is only 19 years old and attends UMass college in Amherst, making her a local vegan celebrity! Hannah was noticed by a publishing company due to the popularity and quality of her BitterSweet blog. You are guaranteed to be inspired by this young vegan dessert chef! We also feature an interview with Julie Janovsky, Farm Sanctuary's Campaign Director, talking about the FDA's decision allowing cloned meat be sold to the public. We discuss...
2008-02-1555 min
Vegan Radio51: Ultimate Fighter Ricardo "Mad Dog" MoreiraOur 51st show features vegan athlete and Ultimate Fighting contender Ricardo "Mad Dog" Moreira. Ricardo talks about his path to veganism and how such a seemingly violent sport can jibe with a compassionate vegan ethic. We find how Ricardo gets his protein, how he trains by moving furniture, and why he fights in a cage. In the news we have stories about people contracting neurological diseases from animals, how African refugees are affecting the bushmeat trade, and chimps being denied personhood in Austria. We also discuss how to deal with argumentative meat-eaters.In the News: Kansas Man...
2008-02-0155 min
Vegan Radio50: Vegan Radio 50 Live at Cafe EvolutionOur 50th episode was recorded live at Cafe Evolution in Northampton, Massachusetts in front of a captive audience. Vegan chef Eden Love talks about living raw and the powers of water. Jeanine Taylor of Snooty Jewelry reveals the origins of her vegan bling business and some of her favorite designs. Annie Hornish of the Compassionate Living Project and our friend Susan Brudner volunteer to be contestants on Derek's wacky new game show. Vegan singer/songwriter Dennis Crommett provides us with a musical interlude and some props. His fiance Lauren talks about growing up vegetarian and her recent conversion to...
2008-01-1859 min
Vegan Radio49: Dennis Kucinich, Caroline Dupont, and Barry LovelaceOur 49th episode Scott calls in on Skype from his vacation to give a report on the state of veganism in the U.K. Derek debuts his Dennis Kucinich Mix just in time for the primaries in New Hampshire. Will it help swing the vote? Our main feature is an interview with Caroline Dupont, author of the recipe book Enlightened Eating. Caroline discusses her thoughts on the raw vegan diet and new years resolutions. Vegan fitness guru Barry Lovelace returns to the show in our last minutes to give his advice for keeping new year's resolutions.In...
2008-01-0456 min
Vegan Radio48: Liz Lovely and Mark BraunsteinOur 48th show features an interview with Liz Holtz, co-founder of vegan cookie-maker Liz Lovely. Our own vegan baker Megan Shackelford talks shop with Liz about just what it is that makes their vegan cookies so freakin good. We feature a listener-submitted clip of a talk that Mark Mathew Braunstein gave at the NorthEastern Connecticut Vegetarian Society in June called "Why and How to Wean from Cow: Milk's Utter Truth and Udder Nonsense". Also Vegan Hanukkah and further developments with Dave Warwak.In the News: John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO), John Mackey's Secret Online Alter Ego
2007-12-0759 min
Vegan Radio47: The Vegan Thanksgiving ShowThis year our regularly scheduled show falls on Thanksgiving, and we take the opportunity to get the animal rights message out while the blood is pooling on the counters of US citizens celebrating the genocide of Native Americans. First we talk about Peta's investigation into Butterball's House of Horrors. After that we will take you on an audio tour of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary where you will meet some of the critters as well as co-founders Jenny Brown and Doug Abel. Finally we introduce you to Dave Warwak, who was a junior high school art teacher in Illinois until...
2007-11-231h 00
Vegan Radio46: Vegan Vixens & Skinny B***hOn Vegan Radio 46 we are vexed by Hollywood vegans who use mainstream media-influenced ideas of female sexuality to bring the vegan message to the mesmerized masses. We talk to Sunny Subramanian from the Vegan Vixens, a group of five "sexy, trendy and fun loving women whose goal is to inspire men to live a longer and happier life". We also interview Rory Friedman, co-author of the NY Times bestseller Skinny B***h. Rory's book targets trendy women who want to lose weight through dieting. It contains sound nutritional advice and subversively unadvertised descriptions of the horrors of the food...
2007-10-2653 min
Vegan Radio45: NY's Capital Region Vegetarian ExpoFor our 45th episode we sneak into the studio on an off week, dragging along two of the members of Shokazoba, our local Afrobeat Battalion. Singer Hodges is a vegan anarchist running for "Vegan of the Year" (in Northampton, MA). Wendell Rheinheimer is one of the band's guitarists and also the veggie oil mechanic for The Vegan Bus. We talk about Afrobeat, politics and conspiracy theories, among other sordid things. Also on the show we play interviews from New York's Capital Region Vegetarian Expo. Included are interviews with organizer Kristin Lajeunesse, Jews for Animal Rights, Friends of Animals, Lee...
2007-10-191h 07
Vegan Radio44: The Vegan Bus goes to Burning ManWhen last we met Vegan Radio co-hosts Derek, Megan and Scott, they were about to embark on a journey aboard The Vegan Bus to bring engaged veganism across the country to Burning Man. On today's show they bring three of the five other Vegan Bus travelers into the studio for a recounting of the trip. Meet Jenna Wikler, Megan E Labonte, and returning Vegan Radio guest Star Drooker. Hear about the journey which transformed a bunch of pasty vegans into hearty grease pirates, and put one omnivore on the road to vegetarianism. Our friend Kevin put a lot of...
2007-10-1259 min
Vegan Radio43: Raquy Danzinger, Tonya Kay, and Zak!Vegan Radio co-hosts Megan, Derek and Scott are getting geared up to go to the Burning Man Festival at the end of August, and this show is dedicated to the spirit of Burning Man. We have an interview with Raquy from Raquy and the Cavemen which was recorded at the Starwood Music Festival. We also interview Vegan Radio's favorite recurring guest Tonya Kay, who is a Burning Man alumna, raw foodist, fire dancer, TV star, and much much more. Add to the mix our favorite bike touring vegan, Zak, who joins us in the studio for the hour! We...
2007-08-0357 min
Vegan Radio42: Joanne StepaniakShow 42 features our first interview with vegan author Joanne Stepaniak whose new edition of Vegan Vittles is hot off the press. Jo Stepaniak, MSEd, is a writer and editor by trade and the author of numerous books on vegan cuisine and compassionate living, including the groundbreaking Uncheese Cookbook.In the News: Dennis Kucinich Gets Food Poisoning, Jet Fuel From Pond Scum?, Petra Nemcova Goes Vegan to Save The Fish Featured Music: Punk Band They Eat Their Own Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2007-07-2041 min
Vegan Radio41: Vegan travel with Dennis CrommettShow 41 features the return of Northampton guitar legend Dennis Crommett to our studio. Last time Dennis was on the show he was a mere ovo-lacto vegetarian, but since then Dennis and his girlfriend have both become full-fledged vegans! We talk to Dennis about the transformation and how appearing on Vegan Radio changed his life... We also discuss traveling as a vegan, since Dennis is a touring musician with questions and your Vegan Radio co-hosts are soon to be traveling cross-country in a bio-bus to the Burning Man Festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada! We also have a...
2007-07-0658 min
Vegan Radio40: Brenda Davis and The Mountain GoatsOur 40th show! And it's a great one... Derek traveled to Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY to document the ZOOP! concert and camping fundraiser featuring seperate live performances by The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle and Peter Hughes as well as traveling companion Perry Wright. Derek recorded a great interview with Darnielle where John talks about his music, his vegetarianism and his fundraising efforts for Farm Sanctuary. And of course we feature some of The Mountain Goat's music!The second half of the show features an interview with our favorite vegan nutritionist Brenda Davis. We get the...
2007-06-2148 min
Vegan Radio39: 101 Reasons to be VegetarianOur 39th show features an interview with Pamela Rice, author of the 101 Reasons Why I'm Vegetarian pamphlet and founder of Viva Vegie. Pamela tells us about her years of activism, why we should be proud to be vegans, and the Viva Vegie mascot Penelope Peapod. Our own Megan Shackelford tells us about her recent trip to France and being vegan in France. In the news Heather Mills goes vegan, a UK Government Email Leak Encouraging Veganism, and the USDA Discourages Mad Cow Testing. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2007-06-081h 01
Vegan Radio38: The Vegan Belly Dancing Episode!Show 38 show features vegan belly dancing, live on the radio! Tune in to listen to the jingling bellies of vegan bellydancers Amethyst and Shaina, and find out about why what is inside your belly is as important as what is outside when it comes to this ancient performance art.In the News: Find out what is really happening in Death by Veganism, the sensationalist Op-Ed journalism of Nina Planck. We bring a special guest into the studio to help us refute Planck's naive statements. Selena Dittberner has been vegan all of her 24 years, and is healthy and...
2007-05-2555 min
Vegan Radio37: Freya Dinshah & Rae SikoraOur 37th show features an interview with Rae Sikora, who has been a spokesperson for animals, the environment and human rights for over 25 years. As co-founder of the Center for Compassionate Living and the International Institute for Humane Education, Rae created interactive critical thinking tools that are now being used by teachers around the globe. Rae recently spoke at our Valley Vegan Society meeting and we took the opportunity to ask her a few questions! We also have a call-in interview with Freya Dinshah, who founded the American Vegan Society along with her late husband Jay Dinshah....
2007-05-1158 min
Vegan Radio36: Peter Young, Karen Davis, Synthian SharpOur 36th show features an interview with Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns. Karen became the best known activist for chickens and other "poultry" as a result of meeting a chicken named Viva. Karen talks to us about International Respect for Chickens Day coming up on May 4th, and why chickens are deserving of love and compassion. We also have an interview with Synthain Sharp from the vegan band Exit Ophelia about his work with the Artivist Film Festival. Finally we have an interview with direct action activist Peter Young who just got out of prison for his involvement...
2007-05-0456 min
Vegan Radio35: The Animal Enterprise Terrorism ActOn December 17, 2006 a conference was held at the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA to discuss the recently passed Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Vegan Radio was there recording the conference, which featured presentations by professor Roger Gottlieb, Drew Wilson, Odette Wilkens and Peter Muller from the Equal Justice Alliance, and a phone-in interview by U.S. Congressman and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich. Our musical guest is Exit Ophelia.We also feature an interview with Walker Argendeli, a talented 13-year-old who is a dedicated vegan, has started his own computer company, and is writing a novel. What's more, he...
2007-04-281h 03
Vegan Radio34: Inadmissible Comparisons: Animal Exploitation, Slavery & GenocideOn March 24th and 25th Megan and Derek attended the Inadmissible Comparisons Conference hosted by United Poultry Concerns in New York City. The conference was organized to examine comparisons that inevitably arise between atrocities such as slavery, genocide, violence against women, and the treatment of animals on factory farms and by vivisection labs. We feature audio clips from the lectures given by radical queer vegan feminist Patrice Jones, Jews for Animal Rights founder Roberta Kalechofsky, and "anarchist Panther" Ashanti Alston. We also have a short interview with our favorite vegan feminist theorist Carol Adams. Check out our links below...
2007-03-301h 06
Vegan Radio33: Vegan Fitness and the Raw Film FestivalOn show #33 we have vegan fitness guru Barry Lovelace who drove all the way from Pennsylvania to be with us. Barry is the co-owner of FitQuest Fitness in Allentown, PA, as well as a certified personal trainer & group fitness instructor. Barry has produced exercise DVDs, and YouTube videos including Why I Am Vegan. He certainly has a lot of energy... where the hell does he get his protein? Listen and find out!We also have a second interview with Dorit from the Raw Film Festival and filmmaker Jenna Norwood who produced the documentary Supercharge Me... 30 Days Raw...
2007-03-1658 min
Vegan Radio32: Raw Veganism with Eden LoveShow 32 features an interview with our good friend Eden Love, a raw vegan chef who works at Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe in Hartford, CT. We talk about how cooked food composts our bodies, agave nectar, the glycemic index, and more. Our second interview is with Dorit, who is an organizer of the Raw Film Festival which is taking place in Hollywood March 16th through the 18th. We talk about one of the featured films, Vegan 2 Raw Vegan as well as how food, family, torture and love are all interconnected. Our featured musical artist is Govinda Sky, who describe their music as...
2007-03-0247 min
Vegan Radio31: Neti Pots and Grease CarsShow 31 features an in-studio interview with Will LeBlanc, Derek's yoga teacher and author of a new DVD on how to use the Neti Pot. The Neti Pot is an ancient yogic device used for clearing the sinus passages, which is especially helpful for vegetarians who consume dairy products, but may also be of use to vegans with allergies or who crave more oxygen. For Derek it is a chance to explore his fascination with bodily fluids without getting in trouble with the FCC. We also have an interview with Josiah Cuneo, the production manager at Grease Car, a business b...
2007-02-1555 min
Vegan Radio30: Religious Environmentalism & Lifelong ActivismOn our 30th show we talk to professor Roger S. Gottlieb about his new book A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet's Future. Roger discusses the theory and practice of religious environmentalism as a counter to the religious fundamentalism and secular consumerism prevalent in today's world, and gives us hope for the future. Our second interview is with Hillary Rettig, a vegan activist who has written a book called The Lifelong Activist: How to Change the World Without Losing Your Way. Hillary gives us some ideas about how activists who are politically to the left can sustain themselves fi...
2007-01-1853 min
Vegan Radio29: Bird Flu with Dr. Michael GregerWe are happy to have one of our favorite guests on today's show, Dr. Michael Greger, MD. Dr. Greger has a new book out about the Bird Flu Virus (H5N1) called Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching, which paints a terrifying picture of what can happen if this fierce virus mutates enough to achieve human to human transmission. Dr. Greger explains the threat and how it is tied to modern factory farming practices. He also lets us know what we can do to protect ourselves in the event that a human flu pandemic does occur.
2007-01-0559 min
Vegan Radio28: Raw Food Day CareIn this show we go to visit Khalsa Childcare in Leverett, Massachusetts where Amar Kaur Fuller provides the children with live food, yoga, and a meditative atmosphere to nourish their bodies, minds and spirits. Amar studied under Anne Wigmore at the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston in the early 1970's and has been integrating a live food philosophy into her life ever since. She now has the children she works with growing sprouts, drinking eyedropper shots of wheatgrass juice, and enjoying amazing live food meals.In the News: Cows cause more climate change than cars, an animal...
2006-12-0859 min
Vegan Radio27: Boston Vegetarian Foodfest 2006In this show we feature interviews from the 2006 Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. As many of you know, there is a great debate forming in the animal rights movement over wether we should back companies and laws that are supposedly making animal agriculture more humane, or wether we should be abolitionists who do not accept any form of animal enslavement, rape, torture and murder. We have interviews with Satya Magazine who recently dedicated two issues to this very subject. We also interview Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero about Post-Punk Kitchen and their cookbooks Vegan with a Vengeance and Vegan C...
2006-11-241h 14
Vegan Radio26: Talking TurkeyShow 26 features talk about turkeys with Susie Coston from Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glenn, NY. Susie is the caretaker of the hundreds of animals who reside at Farm Sanctuary, and knows each one by name. With the turkey holocaust known as Thanksgiving coming up we thought it would be a good idea have Susie remind us how amazing turkeys are and why we shouldn't eat them. We also feature a short interview Derek did at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary with sanctuary director Jenny Brown and two amazing women who help at the farm, Sheila (from Scotland) and Luisella (from...
2006-11-1056 min
Vegan Radio25: Vegan Bodybuilder Kenneth WilliamsThat's right, Vegan Radio is One Year Old today! It must be time to burp us and change our diapers. We have a really special in-studio guest for this one, vegan bodybuilding champion Kenneth G. Williams. Kenneth made sports history at the 2004 Natural Olympia in Las Vegas - the most prestigious natural bodybuilding competition in the world - by finishing third out of more than 200 competitors from 37 nations and becoming America'ss first vegan bodybuilding champion. As a Spokesperson for In Defense Of Animals (IDA) veganism campaign, Kenneth tells us where to get our protein and why real men don't...
2006-10-2759 min
Vegan Radio24: Sistah VeganThis is a great show! We feature an interview with Amie Breeze Harper about her Sistah Vegan Anthology. Amie is a Masters Student at Harvard University EXT. She is focusing her Master's Thesis research on a project called Cyberterritories of Whiteness: Language, 'Colorblind' Utopias, and Sistah Vegan Consciousness. Amie was motivated by the negative responses that a PeTA Campaign comparing slavery, women's suffrage and the Holocaust to animal oppression drew on an African American oriented message board. Amie felt that what she saw "wasn't offensive but was in fact captivating and thought provoking, inducing critical consciousness engagement in viewers...
2006-10-131h 06
Vegan Radio23: The China Study with T. Colin Campbell, PhDToday's extra-special show features an interview with T. Colin Campbell, PhD - the author of The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health. For more than 40 years, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. has been at the forefront of nutrition research. His legacy, the China Study, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. His recommendation for achieving the best health possible? Go Vegan, of course! Or in his words, follow a whole foods plant-based diet. The China Study book is co-authored by...
2006-09-2959 min
Vegan Radio22: Being Vegan at Burning ManRecently Derek went to the Burning Man Festival in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. If you don't know what the Burning Man Festival is about, well we don't have space to describe it properly here, but you can check out Molly Steenson's review on the BM website. In show 22 Derek relates his experiences at the event. We feature a live interview on the playa with the folks from VegCamp, the only vegan-themed camp that Derek found. We also feature a phone interview with Vegan Radio favorite Tonya Kay, who was also at the event (although Derek never crossed...
2006-09-151h 07
Vegan Radio21: Peter Singer & Jim MasonShow 21 features an interview with Peter Singer and Jim Mason about the new book they co-authored, The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter. Derek met up with Peter and Jim at the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down, one of Derek's favorite AR events.Peter Singer is an Australian ethical and political philosopher best known for his work in bioethics and his role as one of the intellectual founders of the modern animal rights movement.We share a recording Derek made at the Hoe Down of the song We Must Liberate The Animals by the a...
2006-08-171h 10
Vegan Radio20: 20th Episode Extravaganza!On October 26, 2005 Vegan Radio broadcast for the first time from behind the old school consoles of Valley Free Radio in Northampton, MA (103.3 FM). We were all nervous when we interviewed Howard Lyman, and we pre-recorded nearly everything. But look how far we've come! We do almost everything live, and we are loose as a goose chillin at Farm Sanctuary. Still, the equipment at the radio station haunts us, and in this show we have some trouble keeping our interviewees on the line.To celebrate our 20th show we're bringing a couple of our old guests into the...
2006-08-0357 min
Vegan Radio19: Tonya Kay the Raw Vegan SuperheroShow 19 features Tonya Kay. Tonya is a raw-food-athlete who spent 3 years dancing in the off-Broadway phenomenon STOMP. As a trained aerial stuntwoman with De La Guarda, Tonya brings live performance to a new level by adding elements of fire-spinning, flag dance, precision bullwhip and stilt-walking. Her cutting-edge choreography has been featured in national commercials, musical theatre, and in the all-rhytm production, Extreme Rhythm Theatre, an urban drum circle she created and produced. Tonya talks to Vegan Radio about her upcoming appearance in Sci Fi Channel's tv series Who Wants To Be A Super Hero? and talks about surviving on...
2006-07-0758 min
Vegan Radio18: Lab Grown MeatShow 18 features Mat Thomas from In Defense of Animals (IDA) who talks about the latest technological innovation from NASA - Vat-Grown Meat. This space age invention could be the harbinger of a new era in animal compassion, where animals no longer need to be killed and meat eaters no longer need to be killers. But will it happen, and what would the implications be?This time on the Naked News: First is the much-anticipated decisions of the International Whaling Commission at their meeting this week in St. Kitts. Second is new legislation in NYC to...
2006-06-2258 min
Vegan Radio17: Jerry Cook of the World Orchard ProjectShow 17 features Jerry Cook who was featured in the Tribe of Heart Documentary Peaceable Kingdom and is currently promoting a new project he co-founded, the World Orchard Project. This project aims to plant fruit-bearing bushes and trees in common areas around the world to provide free nourishment for humans and other animals. We interview David Frederickson who is a member of The Prids, an all-vegan band out of Oregon. We also introduce our new "Woodstock Critters" segment that spotlights a critter from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary and lets you know how you can help support them. This time we...
2006-06-0855 min
Vegan Radio16: Vegan Musician Kyle VincentShow 16 features local Western Massachusetts musician and long-time vegan Kyle Vincent, who performs regularly at vegetarian and animal rights events all over the US.Kyle came on the scene when he was the bassist and vocalist in the San Francisco New Wave band, "Kid Gloves", then lead singer and guitarist in the popular Los Angeles Pop band, "Candy." Kyle eventually signed with Hollywood Records which released his album, "Kyle Vincent" with its U.S. Billboard/Radio & Records Adult Top 20 single, "Wake Me Up (When The World's Worth Waking Up For)". In 2007 Kyle auditioned and became the new...
2006-05-2555 min
Vegan Radio15: Vegan Raw Foods vs. "Manly" MeatShow 15 features Derek talking about his experiment with a Raw Foods Diet through an interview with Erin Schuh, who was a raw food chef at the Blossoming Lotus in Hawaii and now works at the Alchemy Juice Bar in Hartford, CT.Also featured is musical guest Dennis Crommett with his song "The Killer Is You". Vegan Radio's news correspondent Scott Lahteine presents 'Vegan Media Watch' with a look at Burger King's "Manthem" ad. Naked News features horror stories from Japan, Activism in Australia and Rochester, NY, Disney's ending of their contract with McDonald's, and a concert for...
2006-05-1253 min
Vegan Radio14: Farm Sanctuary Farm Animal ForumThis week's show features Interviews from Farm Sanctuary's Farm Animal Forum including Gene Bauston from Farm Sanctuary, Bruce Friedrich from PeTA, Karen Dawn from Dawn Watch, and Lauren Ornellas from Compassion Over Killing.In the news we have breaking news about the banning of Foie Gras in Chicago, protests in Oxford, meat thieves in Massachusetts, the world's oldest vegetarian in China, and beans that won't make you fart! We also have musical guest Arjuna Greist. Get full access to Don't Forget to Breathe at www.dontforgetyoga.com/subscribe
2006-04-281h 15
Vegan Radio13: Dan Piraro, the vegan BizarroOur 13th show features an interview with Dan Piraro, vegan activist and creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip Bizarro. Dan has just published a new book called Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro which he is currently doing a comedy book tour to publicize. Dan lives in NYC along with his wife Ashley Smith, who is an amazing activist who led Dan to veganism. We also have a short phone interview with vegan musician LeAnne Broas, who lives and works in NYC as well. We feature her song Coming of Age. Our news...
2006-04-1350 min
Vegan Radio12: Woodstock Farm Animal SanctuaryOur 12th show features an interview with Jenny Brown and Ashley Smith of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in Woodstock, NY. Jenny and her husband Doug bought the undeveloped land two years ago and have since built pastures and barns and filled them with rescued farm animals including goats, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys. The sanctuary is set to open to the public this summer and Jenny and Ashley share their stories of starting the farm and some of the animals that live there. We will also hear how these activist women and their husbands got into a fur...
2006-03-161h 04
Vegan Radio11: The Vegan Cure: OuttakesLast week we brought you a special edition of Vegan Radio that was produced for the Pacifica Network program 'Sprouts'. We called the episode The Vegan Cure and we interviewed people who overcame disease with a plant-based diet as well as experts on vegan nutrition and diet planning. Since the episode was only 1/2 hour long we had lots of leftovers from our interviews, and we are serving them up in this episode of Vegan Radio!We have some of the top movers and shakers in the vegan movement for you this time around, including:Dr...
2006-03-021h 04
Vegan Radio10: The Vegan CureThis special edition of Vegan Radio is produced for the Pacifica Network program 'Sprouts' and will be aired on FM stations throughout the US. Megan and Derek interview people who have overcome illness on a plant-based vegan diet, as well as experts in the fields of nutrition and vegan diet planning. Megan and Derek hope that these testimonies from people who have cured themselves from cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases that run rampant in industrialized societies will help to dispel myths about vegetarianism.Featured Interviews:Dr. Ruza V. Bogdanovich certified naturopathic doctor and...
2006-02-2329 min
Vegan Radio07: Megan and Derek's 10th Veganniversary, Part 2On January 1st 1996 the Vegan Radio co-hosts went vegan together, and on the 10th anniversary of this event they go back to Rochester NY to talk to the friends, family and influential people they knew back then. In this show (part 2) they talk to people they knew during the time they were active in the Rochester Area Vegetarian Society, including RAVS' leaders Ted and Carol Barnett, Megan's Sisters Marisa and Murae, her niece Grace, “Young RAVS” members Ted and Leena, Scrub and Jen, and a final interview with Joe Connelly, editor of VegNews magazine magazine. Get full...
2006-01-191h 05
Vegan Radio06: Megan and Derek's 10th Veganniversary, Part 1On January 1st 1996 the Vegan Radio co-hosts went vegan together, and on the 10th anniversary of this event they go back to Rochester NY to talk to the friends, family and influential people they knew back then. In this show (part 1) they talk to people they knew during the time they were active in the Rochester Animal Defense League (ADL), including Joe Connelly, editor of VegNews magazine, Nicole Rogers, Anna Hartwell, Tammi McBath, Burly Matt, Rob & Jen, and Steve Grills. If you don't know who most of these people are don't worry, they are all characters you will enjoy...
2006-01-051h 09
Vegan Radio05: The Annie Dodge RescueOur fifth show features an amazing rescue story of a cow named Annie Dodge who escaped slaughter in Vermont, lived in the wild for 6 months, and fortunately ended up at the home of a couple who were Farm Sanctuary members. Vegan Radio correspondents Derek Goodwin and Scott Lahteine were there to get the story.We also have local New England activist Aryenish Birdie, who is changing her middle name to "Vegan", so she can be known as "A Vegan Birdie"! This show features an art review by art historian Chelsea Dacres-Smith on the Becoming Animal Exhibit at...
2005-12-2258 min
Vegan Radio02: Boston Vegetarian FoodfestOur second show features our coverage of the Boston Vegetarian Society Foodfest which took place October 22nd, 2005. We interview vendors, non-profits and everyday people who participated. On "The Naked News" we talk about James Bond and Foie Gras, Geese in Braintree, Trader Joe's, Farm Sanctuary's 'Adopt-A-Turkey' program, and more.The 'James Bond Theme' is a tribute to the Moby version of the song. Since podcasting limits our ability to use original music on major labels, Derek recorded his own version using an electric acoustic guitar and Apple Garage Band software and loops.Interviews featuring Grey2...
2005-11-1759 min