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2 Rowdy VegansThoughts on how to stop the Amazon from burning to the groundHey! In this episode we discuss our perspectives on the current climate crisis and what is happening in the Amazon Rainforest.2019-08-3136 min2 Rowdy VegansIs The Impossible Burger Vegan?Hey! In this episode we discuss the impossible burger and how to think critically as an animal rights activist.2019-08-1738 min2 Rowdy VegansOur World Needs A BrainwashingHey! Long time no talk. We're back with a casual chat kind of episode! Hope you enjoy this one! Talk to you next week.2019-08-0541 min2 Rowdy VegansTrue or False: Ranchers Love Their Animals And Kill Them TooHey! In today's episode we're unpacking this concept of loving animals and killing them too!2019-07-1235 min2 Rowdy VegansInvolving The Government In Changing Farms And RanchersHey! In this episode, Renee sits down with Jenny Henry and Louise Jorgensen and talks about Nation Rising and the Rancher Advocacy Program.2019-07-0633 min2 Rowdy VegansFlashback Friday: The 1st Time The 2 Rowdy Vegans came togetherHey! In this episode, we bring to you the first ever time Renee and Ryuji were on camera together. Pretty epic moment in my opinion. Hope you enjoy!2019-06-2922 min2 Rowdy Vegans2 Rowdy Vegans Medley - 3 Talks from Renee & RyujiHey! A compilation of different things we've been up to lately :) Enjoy!2019-06-2219 min2 Rowdy VegansOn being a healthy veganThe 2 Rowdy Vegans Strike Again2019-06-1529 min2 Rowdy VegansBeing A Plant Based Vascular SurgeonHey! In this episode, we have he plant based vascular surgeon Dr. Riz come by! Enjoy :)2019-06-0846 min2 Rowdy VegansHow To Talk To Farmers & Ranchers - Animal Liberation Conference WorkshopThis week we have Renee's workshop at the Animal Liberation Conference! Enjoy this one :)2019-06-0150 min2 Rowdy VegansFrom 400lbs To Ultramarathon Runner - Josh LaJaunie Drops ByHey! In this incredibly inspiring podcast, we have Josh Lajaunie drop by, an ultramarathon runner and really inspiring person overall. Here, we discuss his story as well as some tips to start running and get fit. Enjoy!2019-05-2556 min2 Rowdy VegansRanchers, Cowboys, & Vegans: So Close But So Far (+ Flood Aftermath)In this episode, we catch up by the "Rowdy River" (AKA flooded Rowdy Girl). Specifically, I (Ryuji) shares some insight I got lately on cowboys and ranchers and how they're just so close but so far from being vegan, we talk about the flood, and what's next.2019-05-1849 min2 Rowdy VegansEvacuating Our 133 AnimalsHey! If you haven't heard, Rowdy Girl is evacuating because of the imminent threat of a flood. Today, most the animals were evacuated, and after the fact, Renee goes in and talks about the experience. Enjoy!2019-05-1134 min2 Rowdy VegansCatching Up In Person: Renee & Ryuji Rant On Veganism & LifeHey! In this episode, we catch up in real life (wow it's been a while!) We talk about what we've been up to, and how we've grown through our experiences lately. Hope you enjoy!!2019-05-0449 min2 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 5Hey! Last part of this series this week. If you've been following along, thank you so much, and hope you enjoy this epic conclusion to this story!2019-04-2724 min2 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 5Hey! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. It means the world to us. In this episode, things get real personal. For context, this is part of a conversation that happened between Renee, Tommy, Richard and Cindy. Richard and Cindy are cattle ranchers and at the time we're releasing this they entered the Rancher Advocacy Program, which is very exciting news. Enjoy this episode, and make sure to listen to the other parts of this conversation is you enjoyed this episode!2019-04-2023 min2 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs. Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 4What happens when 2 former cattle ranchers meet 2 current cattle ranchers? In this episode, we continue this epic conversation between Renee, Tommy, Richard and Cindy. For context, check out episodes 14, 15, and 16 for the first 3 parts! As always, thank you so much for listening! And we’ll talk to you next week Friday.2019-04-1219 min2 Rowdy VegansRowdy Girl's Advocacy: RAP & FCCIn this episode, we have a speech that Renee did recently where she goes over the Rowdy Girl story and all the advocacy that she does, including the Rancher Advocacy Program and Families Choosing Compassion. If you're a new-ish listener, this is a perfect episode for you, and if you're a long time fan, I'm sure you'll love it too.2019-04-0537 min2 Rowdy Vegans2 Ex Farmers Share Their Heartbreaking PastHey! In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation between Renee and Jennifer, both of whom you're probably familiar with by now!Enjoy this episode, and we'll talk to you next week!2019-03-2941 min2 Rowdy VegansMeeting Badass Vegan At Expo West! (Expo West Adventures Pt. 1)Yo! Here is a cool conversation between Renee, John Lewis (AKA Badass Vegan) and me (Ryuji) we all had at Expo West! As always, thank you so much for listening! We'll talk to you next week!2019-03-2216 min2 Rowdy VegansWill Miyoko Be A Part Of The Rancher Advocacy Program?Hey! This episode we take you behind the scenes of the Rancher Advocacy Program, with a business meeting that happened between Renee, Miyoko, and Myoko's team. Enjoy!2019-03-1533 min2 Rowdy VegansHow To Save Animals With Direct Action - Feat. DxE Cofounder Chris Van BreenHey! In this podcast, we interview the cofounder of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) Chris Van Breen. We learned a ton from this podcast, and hopefully you will too. As always, thank you so much for listening, we'll see you next week Friday!2019-03-081h 372 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs. Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 3Part 3 of this conversation! This week is where it gets real & personal. Get ready to hear about hunting, sending animals to slaughter and a possible alternate future.2019-03-0123 min2 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs. Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 2Part 2 from last week's episode! If you haven't checked out last week's episode, I really suggest you check it out first. In any case - the next part of the conversation between Renée, Tommy, and the cattle rancher and his wife.2019-02-2223 min2 Rowdy VegansCattle Rancher Vs. Vegan Ex Cattle Rancher PT 1Yo! This episode is an incredible conversation between Renée, Tommy and Cindy and Richard. It happened when we went up to visit them to rescue one of they cows. This conversation shatters the stereotype of what a rancher is like, so we hope you really enjoy it.2019-02-1526 min2 Rowdy VegansConfessions Of An Ex Chicken FarmerThis episode is a conversation Renée had with Jennifer and Rodney Barrett, 2 ex chicken farmers who are now vegan and transforming their operation into a veganic business. In it, Jennifer and Rodney reveal little known facts about the industry, and talk about their experience.2019-02-0918 min2 Rowdy VegansBringing Animal Rights Into The GovernmentIn this episode, we talk to Laura Montonye Reese, who wants to bring the Rancher Advocacy Program to the government.Laura spent her career in Silicon Valley working for a semiconductor company, Altera Corporation. In the product planning department, she worked a lot with customers, she drew from what she learned and wrote a book about it, called 'Align' https://laurareesealign.com/ . (The book comes out Feb 13!). Before Silicon Valley, she earned a degree in electrical and biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California. Her hometown is Bellingham, Washington, but she was born in Annapolis MD. Sh...2019-02-0148 min2 Rowdy VegansOrganic Is Not Vegan?! Let's Talk About It. (Feat. Greg Litus)Hey! In this episode, we unpack little known facts about organic agriculture with Greg Litus, who you may or may not have seen in Cowspiracy ;) Enjoy!2019-01-251h 012 Rowdy VegansThat Time A Chicken Farm Went BankruptRecently, a Colorado chicken farm went bankrupt and 36,000 chickens were left to die. In this episode, we talk to Chrissy Dinardo, Development Director at Luvin Arms Sanctuary, who played an instrumental part in rescuing the lucky chickens who were rescued. No one wins in the animal agriculture industry, and this story perfectly illustrates that.2019-01-1845 min2 Rowdy Vegans(2/2) Transforming Ranches & Farms: Behind The Scenes Of The Rancher Advocacy ProgramPart 2 of us breaking down what just happened here at Rowdy Girl. Here, we talk about what happened with the Barretts, the 2 chicken farmers who went vegan and are transforming their business into a veganic business. If you want to hear more about them, make sure to check out episode 7, "How To Save 700,000 Chickens A Year" where we interview them and go in depth into their story and vision.2019-01-1124 min2 Rowdy Vegans(1/2) Transforming Ranches And Farms: Behind The ScenesHey! In this episode Renee and I (Ryuji) digest what has been going on over here. From cattle ranches going vegan to farms going vegan to how we're growing as people through the process. This episode's got a lot in stock for you!2019-01-051h 012 Rowdy VegansHow To Save 700,000 Chickens A YearIn this episode, we delve into the minds of Jennifer and Rodney Barrett, 2 ex chicken farmers and cattle ranchers who went vegan and who are transforming their farm into a vegan mushroom and hemp farm. When ranchers and farmers are going vegan, you know the world is changing! Stay Rowdy xoxo2018-12-281h 052 Rowdy VegansA Second Cattle Ranch In Texas Goes Vegan?!In this episode, we interview Hollie and Davey, who are transforming a 7th generation into a vegan sanctuary. Enjoy!2018-12-2134 min2 Rowdy VegansHow To Save A Pregnant Cow And Create A Vegan World By 2026In this episode, the executive producer of Cowspiracy and What The Health Sailesh Rao drops by. And get ready for a whirlwind because we go DEEP into many important topics, including transforming ranches and farms into vegan businesses, creating a vegan world by 2026, and finding your way when you're lost in life. On top of that, Renée reveals a part of her backstory she has NEVER talked about publicly before. You're gonna laugh, learn, be inspired and perhaps even cry. Enjoy & Stay Rowdy!2018-12-151h 112 Rowdy VegansInside The Mind Of A Vegan Cattle RancherHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a cattle rancher and go vegan? Find out in this episode of 2 Rowdy Vegans, featuring the one and only Tommy Sonnen - the man behind Rowdy Girl Sanctuary.2018-12-0833 min2 Rowdy VegansMore Vegans = More Animals Dying?!In the USA, every year, there are more and more vegans, more and more vegan companies thriving and more and more vegan products on the market. That being the case... More animals are killed every year?Connie Spence AKA The Vegan Batgirl unpacks that in this episode.The Vegan Justice League:http://veganjusticeleague.comLinks to read up:https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/390990-the-house-farm-bill-is-crony-capitalism-on-steroidshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2018/08/14/mapping-the-u-s-farm-subsidy-1-million-club/#546a0f443efchttps://www.wsj.com/articles/meat-piles-up-as-production-grows-and-exports-slow-1532268000https://www...2018-11-3038 min2 Rowdy VegansDealing With Adversity As A VeganBeing vegan can be tough. From the heartache to the haters, we face adversity everywhere. In this episode - we unpack what YOU can do to overcome adversity and be a STRONG HAPPY vegan despite all the negativity.2018-11-231h 192 Rowdy VegansWill We Ever See A Vegan World?Welcome to the first episode of our new show 2 Rowdy Vegans! Here we will be discussing CHANGE in the vegan / animal rights movement - and our vision is to interview people at the forefront of change to unpack how they are making change, so you can be empowered to create change.The vegan world is coming but only if we make it happen. Join us, the animals need YOU!2018-11-2048 min