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The Netmums PodcastThe Netmums PodcastNavigating parenthood: Tips, tales, and toddler tantrums with Steph McGovernThis episode of The Netmums Podcast features broadcaster, journalist and debut novelist Steph McGovern. Join Wendy and Alison for a chat about motherhood, family life, and finding balance between career and parenting. Steph shares her insights on keeping her daughter’s life private, being a same-sex parent, and how her experience of broadcasting during lockdown helped shape her debut thriller Deadline. Key topics include: Parenting Privacy: Steph explains why she’s chosen not to share photos or details of her daughter publicly — and the importance of letting kids grow up without the scrutiny of fame. Same-S...2025-07-0843 minThe Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care TeamThe Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care TeamStaying the Course with Diabetes Treatments: Strategies for Medication PersistenceOn this episode of The Huddle, Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES and Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN discuss the importance of medication persistence, how to talk to clients about starting and staying on diabetes medications, and strategies to help clients stay consistent with their medication taking. This episode was made possible with support from Lilly, A Medicine Company.Learn more about the latest in diabetes technology on danatech: danatech l Diabetes Technology Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsLearn more about the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors: Self-Care Tips (ADCES7)References:2025-06-1731 minGAY AFGAY AFRobert Irwin's Big Fat Snake! Wendy Williams's Judge Is Shady AF! Onijah IS Back! & Britney Conspiracies That Just Wont Quit ! Gagachella and more!Jonny is back with the gayest takes on the gayest topics! We keep an eye on Robert Irwin's Big Fat Snake! The Judge in Wendy Williams's case Is Shady AF! Onijah IS Back and and performing her catchphrases everywhere she goes !! PLUS! Britney Conspiracies That Just Wont Quit ! Gagachella, Azealia Banks latest hot takes and more! New episodes of Gay AF premiere once a month!if you want more Jonny pods you can get up to three podcasts a week while supporting Jonny by joining his delightful and fun Patreon!https://www.patreon...2025-04-1654 minGAY AFGAY AFGay AF Returns! Benson Boone's Nudes! Wendy At The Window! Onijah Takes Dubai! Azealia Banks Loves Lady Gaga! Dad Rave Premiere!Gay AF returns and Jonny is bringin' you the gayest parts of pop culture! This week: Benson Boone's nudes! Wendy Williams at the window for her interview with TMZ! The American woman in Pakistan, Onijah Robinson, did not go home....she went to Dubai and Jonny is using AI to write songs about her! Azealia Banks Loves Lady Gaga! and Jonny's new song "Dad Rave" Premieres!New episodes of Gay AF will now premiere once a month!if you want more Jonny pods and get up to three podcasts a week then support Jonny by...2025-02-121h 01GAY AFGAY AFTabloid Trash with Special Guest Pete ZiasJonny welcomes one of his homo homies and fave comedians, Pete Zias of "Total Trash Live" pod, for an hour of faggity delights! The duo dive into Pete's decades old collection of tabloids and get into hot topics old and new including Britney, Wendy Williams, Charlie xcx, Princess Di, The Golden Girls and much more! PLUS: Pete's secret past as "The Pranker" Follow Pete https://www.instagram.com/petezias Support Jonny and get up to 3x new podcasts a week (plus 100's of archive pods) by joining his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayestofalltime 2024-08-151h 03Woman\'s HourWoman's HourWendy Joseph KC, Storm chasers, Remembering sex therapist Dr Ruth, Insta’s Fake GuruFormer Old Bailey judge, Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC, lifts the lid on our legal system. Having worked in criminal courts for almost half a century, she is still asking: what is justice? She tells Nuala McGovern some of the ways women and children struggle through the legal system - and why she wanted to highlight these issues in her latest book, Rough Justice.Twisters – the sequel to 1996 disaster-tornado film Twister – has been accused of playing into sexist tropes about storm chasers and meteorologists. But what’s it actually like being a female storm chaser? Nuala speaks to met...2024-07-1557 minGAY AFGAY AFWhat Happened To Ryan Gosling's Face? Britney's Felon! Was JFK Gay?? Justin Bieber's New Hair System!/Drake's Lipsuction! RuPaul's Shade To LLCool J! And More!Jonny is ready to sip n spill the celebriTEA with you! We ask the question what happened to Ryan Gosling's face! Dives into the new fears for Britney! Wonders does Justin Bieber have a new hair system? Peek at Drake's liposuction and have a shade throwback with Wendy Williams and RuPaul! Support Jonny and get up to 3x new podcasts a week (plus 100's of archive pods) by joining his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayestofalltime Follow Jonny on Instagram at Instagram.com/jonnymcgovernisyourdaddy Watch the full latest season of Jonny's HEY QWEEN...2024-05-1647 minThe Marquitos ShowThe Marquitos ShowJonny TalkHey Qween! Spring is definitely in the air, so it's time to unravel ourselves with a little cutting up and kiki'ing. And who better to do this with than with my amigo, the hilarious and GAY AF bion vivant, JONNY MCGOVERN. This has to be one of my funniest episodes yet. We discuss the origins of Jonny's "Gay Pimp" days, his work with Rosie O'Donnell, his love of all things Wendy Williams and, of course, why he is the immediate go-to talk show host for all of the queens from "RuPaul's Drag Race". Join us for a "gay old...2024-04-0853 minGAY AFGAY AFOscars Blind Items Revealed! Man Wigs Of The Red Carpet! Is Beyonce Sampling Wendy Williams? Matt Rife Suckin D**k? and MORE!Jonny's neighborhood of West Hollywood has been turned upside down by Oscar parties so he's getting revenge by revealing all the scandalous blind items about the stars! PLUS:Man Wigs Of The Red Carpet! Is Beyonce Sampling Wendy Williams on an upcoming album? Was Matt Rife Suckin Illuminati D**k? Nicki Minaj's concert freak out and more! Support Jonny and get up to 3x new podcasts a week (plus 100's of archive pods) by joining his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayestofalltime Follow Jonny on Instagram at Instagram.com/jonnymcgovernisyourdaddy Watch New episodes...2024-03-1455 minGAY AFGAY AFHe's a MONSTAH! JVN's Queer Eye Drama! Diddy's New GAYER Allegations! Wendy Williams Fallout! Chris Appleton's Face Transformation!Jonny is back and ready to get in to all the messy, gutted, rotted, nasty tea coming out from the behind the scenes of "Queer Eye" where sources are calling Johnathan Van Ness a MONSTAH! Plus: More Diddy allegations come out with photo receipts and they are even GAYER than last time, the fallout from the Wendy Williams doc and the tea on KIm K's hairstylist Chris Appleteon's sus facial trasformation! Support Jonny and get up to 3x new podcasts a week (plus 100's of archive pods) by joining his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayestofalltime 2024-03-0754 minGAY AFGAY AFWhere is Wendy Williams? Jeremy Allen White's Sextape Unearthed! Grammy Gossip & Only Fans TeaJonny is braving the LA storms to bring you a cup of the hottest tea around! Jonny takes a deep dive into the trailer for Lifetime's "Where is Wendy Williams" doc and all the info we currently have on whats up with Wendy, is titillated to fins out about the Jeremy Allen White sextape, celebrates Tracy Chapman's lesbian queen energy at The Grammys, spills Only Fans tea and much more!2024-02-0859 minGAY AFGAY AFEvery Gay Rumor About Diddy On The Internet! Where's Wendy Williams? Brothers Who Join Only Fans & More!This week Jonny takes a deep dive into every deep and dark gay rumor to be found about Diddy on the internet! Wonders where the f***k is Wendy Williams? What happened between Jake Paul and James Charles at that needed an NDA signed? Brothers who Join Only Fans and more gay AF content! Follow Jonny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnymcgovernisyourdaddy/ For more podcasts 3x a week join Jonny on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayestofalltime2023-12-1650 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourHope Powell, Dr Gladys McGarey, Deirdre O'Kane, suicide and young womenNuala McGovern is joined by one woman who has had a huge impact on the women's game over many years - Hope Powell - the former Lioness head coach will discuss England's chances, the growth of the game and how to continue building a legacy for women's sport. A fifth of young women suffering a mental health crisis were asked if they were on their period, a new survey has found. Research by the prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) also found that women’s calls for help were sometimes dismissed. We talk to Wendy Robinson, He...2023-07-1757 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWeekend Woman's Hour: Michelle Williams, Elizabeth McGovern, former New Zealand PM Helen Clark on Jacinda ArdernThe award-winning actor Michelle Williams discusses her new role in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film, The Fabelmans. She plays Mitzi, a concert pianist who’s put her artistic ambition aside to raise a family, and is struggling to play a supporting role to her computer genius husband. Michelle explains why she was attracted to the role, and how her work in Dawson's Creek as a teenager set her up for Hollywood success. On Thursday, the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation. We discuss with BBC Diplomatic Correspondent James Lansdale, former Prime Minister Helen Clark an...2023-01-2156 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Aiyana Goodfellow - REJECTING PETHOOD AND EMBRACING OUR MULTISPECIES WORLD - Episode 38We explore Aiyana's evolution from mainstream vegan activism to their creative projects centring anti-speciesism and collective liberation. Aiyana guides us through some of the concepts and language from her recently published book. In ‘Radical Companionship: Rejecting Pethood & Embracing Our Multispecies World’, Aiyana offers a theory and praxis of how we can develop more respectful relationships with others through an anti-speciesist lens, with particular focus on individuals he terms as 'colonised into pethood'.2022-02-271h 16Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Dr Corey Lee Wrenn - A RATIONAL AND RADICAL APPROACH TO ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISM - Episode 37Corey shares her research on the professionalisation of animal rights organisations and how this is detrimental to a radical abolitionist message. We explore the importance of an evidence based focus for effective activism, and why the science backs an interconnected approach. We discuss the sociology of the movement through a vegan feminist lens and look at how we can dismantle the misogyny within. Corey shares insights on how we can challenge the invisibilisation of non human animals in history through a re imagining and retelling of their stories. 2021-11-201h 14Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Michelle Schwegmann - ETHICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS ACTIVISM - Episode 36Michelle shares how a passion to spread the animal rights message led her and husband Josh to found Herbivore Clothing  and more recently to co-create the animal-free cook book 'Eat Like You Give A Damn'. We hear of the challenges of running a vegan business, including navigating ethical entrepreneurship within an oppressive capitalist system. We explore Michelle's work with Wildwood Farm Sanctuary, as well as her role with The Raven Corps, a youth-led total liberation activist community.2021-10-291h 03Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Marc Bekoff - NURTURING RESPECTFUL RELATIONS WITH OTHER ANIMALS - Episode 35Exploring how scientific findings on other animal cognition and behaviour can inform our advocacy in the animal liberation movement.  We hear insights on how human exceptionalism - 'the rage of inhumanity' - is detrimental to free-living, captive and 'homed' animals, and how we might foster more respectful relationships and learn to better co-exist with them. Marc shares some remarkable stories from his extensive field work observing the complex and familiar nature of other animal's emotional lives.2021-09-221h 18Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time with Jonny McGovern, "The Eastern Bloc Is A Kiki House" with Jonny and Adam JosephJonny is back at it with his good sis, Mr Adam Joseph and they're going UP for the voguing children of Russia and gagging over Kids Voguing Balls! Jonny talks his obsession with the mashup of Britney dancing in the living room to the dance remix of Wendy Williams saying "Death to All Of Them"! We discover of the Britney Demo of Lady Gaga's Telephone. Adam gives his review of the Aretha movie, we hope the new American Horror story doesn't suck and get into Thundercat x Ariana Grande Hear the full episode and many more fantastic gay podcasts every...2021-09-0616 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Carol J Adams - ECOFEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON DISMANTLING ANIMAL OPPRESSION PART 2 - Episode 34We discuss the claims that the movement is becoming too human-centred with its focus on diet, health and human experiences of oppression. Carol shares why she believes promoting veganism for health is problematic, and why we are failing other animals if we refuse to use an interconnected approach in our advocacy. We also explore how vegan-feminism is helping us move towards animal liberation and social justice, and look at the resistance of non-vegan feminists to Carol's work beyond the species barrier.2021-08-2156 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Carol J Adams - ECOFEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON DISMANTLING ANIMAL OPPRESSION PART 1 - Episode 33Carol discusses some of the themes of her revolutionary book, The Sexual Politics of Meat, including the inextricable link between misogyny and speciesism. We explore how understanding masculinity and meat, feminised protein and the function of the 'absent referent' is so important to dismantling these interconnected oppressions. Carol also gives her views on why, despite parallels between human and non-human oppression, making direct comparisons in our advocacy could be counterproductive to our goals.2021-08-2159 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith pattrice jones - CARE, CONTEXT & INTERCONNECTIONS IN THE PURSUIT OF ANIMAL LIBERATION - Episode 32pattrice shares her journey from her early activism in the LGBTQ+ and antiracist movements to educating on social justice issues and co-founding VINE Sanctuary. We explore why pattrice advocates a contextual & interconnected approach to animal liberation through the lens of a failed campaign to save two oxen, as detailed in her remarkable book 'The Oxen at the Intersection'. We discuss how the ecofeminist ethic of care fits with the concept of moral rights for other animals. Through the tales of some of the survivors resident at VINE, we hear how their courage, resilience...2021-07-211h 47Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Lynda M Korimboccus - THE PEPPA PIG PARADOX - CONFRONTING SOCIALISED SPECIESISM - Episode 31Exploring Lynda's recent paper, The Peppa Pig Paradox, and how children are socialised into loving other animals whilst learning to normalise their use and consumption. Given the powerful social forces at play, we consider how we can start to break the cycle of conditioning to create a new narrative. Lynda shares the challenges of raising a child with vegan values in a non-vegan world. We hear of lessons learned as a long term animal rights campaigner, and how scholar activists can bridge the gap between theory and activism.2021-06-061h 15Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Kristof Dhont - WHY WE LOVE AND EXPLOIT OTHER ANIMALS - Episode 30We hear about Kristof's research into the psychology of human-animal relations and how Social Dominance Orientation and Right Wing Authoritarianism influence oppressive behaviours, including speciesism. We explore through a psychological lens why, despite powerful socialisation, some individuals are awakened to the injustice perpetrated on other animals and break from societal norms to embrace veganism, and how this might inform effective advocacy for behavioural change in others.2021-05-151h 31Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Mylan Engel Jr - MAKING ETHICAL CONNECTIONS FOR ANIMAL JUSTICE - Episode 29Mylan shares his journey from an upbringing in a family of hunters and pig farmers to philosophy professor and ethical vegan. We explore the importance of morality in achieving social change, and whether an understanding of 'rights based' theory is necessary for effective advocacy.   We hear how Mylan's work in animal, environmental and food ethics has informed his understanding of how we can connect to non-vegans through shared values and positive marketing strategies. And we explore the role of emotion in our moral considerations, and whether reasoned thinking alone is enough to effect be...2021-05-021h 33Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Maria Ioannidou - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS WITH OTHER ANIMALS - Episode 28We explore the psychology of speciesism. How are we able to use, kill and consume some other animals whilst claiming to love others? Many people are upset by what happens in the animal use industries, yet they don’t change their behaviour. How can we explain this? What stops vegetarians and pescatarians going vegan? Were lapsed vegans ever truly ethical vegans? Maria gives us an insight into the strategies we use when navigating the moral emotions that arise when faced with the clash of our values and behaviours. We explore the importance of the language we use in...2021-04-181h 29Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time with Jonny McGovern, "The True Story Of When Kevin Met Whitney"Hear New Podcasts with Jonny and friends 2x a week at patreon.com/gayestofalltime Patreon Preview: Internet hole with Jonny and Kevin Aviance Hearing Kevin Aviance's take on pop culture is always a kiki and thats what you're getting on this sparkling episode of "Internet Hole"! She reads Azealia and Wendy for filth, shares her thoughts on Mariah, tells us what she thinks of the newest crop of female rappers and we talk alot about Whitney Houston Cissy's book, Robin's book and Kevin shares the most EPIC story for the 1st time revealing the drama that happened when he met...2021-04-1516 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Louise Ryan - REBELS, RAIDS AND ESCAPADES - STORIES OF A LIFE-LONG ACTIVIST - Episode 27Louise paints a colourful picture (including a garlic devotee supply teacher and a hair raising experience at the Boar's Head pub) of her path to becoming vegan and an animal rights activist. From her innate connection to other animals as a child, to her entry into radical activism as a teenager.  We pass through tales of a laboratory raid that led to Louise's arrest, and how her letters to imprisoned animal rights activist and founder of the ALF, Ronnie Lee, were the start of a budding romance. Louise tells us of the inspiration behind the l...2021-02-271h 22Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Mel Broughton - SPEAK UP AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING - Anniversary Episode 26Marking the podcast's anniversary with a subject that was my, and my guest's, entry into the Animal Rights movement.  Mel Broughton has been at the heart of campaigning for the abolition of animal testing for 4 decades. This dedication has not come without a price. Mel has served time both in prison and on license, living under severe restrictions, for his part in some of those campaigns. This year marks the seventeenth anniversary of SPEAK, founded by Mel to be a voice for the animals who are held captive and hidden away in laboratories. SPEAK have since had a...2021-02-041h 32Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Pamela Nova - ANIMAL JUSTICE EMERGENCY - Episode 25Exploring: How a wealth of investigative journalism, human rights and environmental activism informed Pamela's animal rights activism. The complex entanglements of oppression and neoliberalism, and the struggle for huge systemic change. The importance of language in challenging the dominant speciesist culture. Empowering activists, and the importance of curiosity and learning to the growth and evolution of the movement.  2021-01-241h 20Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Jennifer Faust - THE ART OF LIVING VEGAN - Episode 24Exploring: Jennifer’s vegan ‘awakening’ and a calling to advocate for our fellow animals. Art as activism to deliver a strong animal rights & vegan message. How humour in our advocacy can help us reach non vegans, and be a life saving stress release. The trauma of our exposure to graphic footage, and whether this is an effective strategy when advocating to the public. Why creative expression, connecting to our purpose and regularly breaking from the mind chatter, are so important for our health & well-being.2021-01-0751 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Lynn Sawyer - AN ACTIVIST'S TALES OF RESOLVE & RESILIENCE - Episode 23Exploring: How Lynn's background in farming and hunting led her to animal rights activism and veganism. The importance of trust and support between activists for resilient individuals and a sustainable movement. Individual empowerment and self-reliance for effective, non-hierarchical activism. Passing through Lynn's experiences of sabbing, sustaining life changing injuries, and huge personal sacrifice in the name of activism. CW: Killing of other animals and activists. Activist Trauma. Sexual Abuse.    2020-12-161h 09Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Clare Mann - NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS - Episode 22Welcoming back vegan psychologist, Clare Mann, to explore how we can better navigate the relational challenges we face in our daily lives as vegans and animal rights advocates. Looking at ways to improve all our relationships including: - -the one with ourselves - the importance of self care and community. -with our fellow animals - how to relate more respectfully, and why 'love' may. not be the best focus of our advocacy. -with other vegans - discoursing on difficult issues without the toxicity that is rife on social media. ...2020-12-091h 31Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Tom Gale-Batten - BECOMING ALLIES FOR LIBERATION - Episode 21Exploring: Tom's evolution within activism from organiser of an Anonymous for the Voiceless chapter, to co-founding grassroots group Surrey Animal Liberation Alliance. Taking animal rights advocacy to the younger generations through educative school talks. How Tom's counselling experience has given him invaluable communications skills for his activism as well as strategies for dealing with the difficult emotions experienced as a vegan in a pre-vegan world. Being a panelist on the Animal Rights Show, and the importance of continual personal growth and learning to becoming better allies for social justice. ...2020-11-281h 28Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith The Animal Rights Show Team - LIFE THROUGH A VEGAN LENS - World Vegan Day Special Part 2 - Episode 20Exploring: The team's personal visions for a vegan world, and why trying to end cruelty to other animals will not bring us closer to this. How the Animal Rights Show intends to bring more 'rights-based rights' to the movement, and empower individuals to advocate for respect and justice for our fellow animals. In our (not so) quick-fire round we get to know the team a little better  - passing through tales of a reincarnated duck-billed platypus, a pregnant spider, and people who just bloody ought to be vegan!  The biggest challenges al...2020-11-0138 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith The Animal Rights Show Team - LIFE THROUGH A VEGAN LENS - World Vegan Day Special Part 1 - Episode 19Exploring: What living vegan means to the team. The importance of understanding and staying true to the principles of original vegan pioneers. The changing landscape of veganism as it comes into mainstream awareness. Is the proliferation of vegan products instrumental in bringing about a vegan world, or merely feeding the oppressive, capitalist monster. The relationship between animal rights and veganism - are they synonymous? Should we advocate for 'baby steps' towards veganism and what is the baseline for calling ourselves vegan?2020-11-011h 05Saturday LiveSaturday LiveDavid JasonSir David Jason turned 80 this year and spent lockdown writing his new book A Del of a Life: Lessons I’ve Learned which describes how, despite beginning his career as an electrician, he went on to play some of the UK's best-loved characters including Granville, Pa Larkin, Detective Inspector Jack Frost, Danger Mouse and, of course, Derek Trotter. He explains to Richard Coles and Nikki Bedi how he achieved the title of Britain’s 4th most hard working actor.Journalist and television presenter Steph McGovern is currently hosting Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4, but before that she worked for...2020-10-311h 25Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Clare Mann - BEYOND VYSTOPIA: EMPOWERING ADVOCATES FOR A VEGAN WORLD - Episode 18Exploring: The burden of knowing and the distress of living vegan in a non-vegan world, an existential experience that Clare calls Vystopia. The importance of understanding human psychology and breaking the trance when advocating for our fellow animals. The role of cruelty in our activism - a necessary evil, or a hindrance to animal rights? Is expanding human empathy the fundamental key to ending speciesism? And just how did Bob Geldoff hold the key to Clare's veganism?  2020-10-161h 22Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Orlando Martina - RUN FOR REGAN - Episode 17We talk about how the tragic death of Animal Rights activist, Regan Russell, inspired Orlando and team to organise a global running event in her memory. Orlando shares how 2 inspiring, badass vegan writers led him to a total shift in mindset and to find an unexpected passion for running. We explore why showing up is way more important than our results alone, and how living in service to others ultimately helps transform our relationship with ourselves.  2020-09-111h 11Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Jane Smith of AWP - JOINING THE DOTS TO KINSHIP AND BEYOND - Episode 16Exploring: What’s in a name? Where does the Animal ‘Welfare’ Party stand on Animal Rights? The concept of kinship, the importance of being a citizen of the earth, and the impact of taking the ‘no-flight pledge’. The current political landscape for our fellow animals, and why Jane will be marching on Parliament with Animal Rebellion. How Jane has turned regretful childhood experiences into inspiration to write an anti-speciesist children’s book. The importance of standing in our truth, appreciating and learning from all our experiences and knowing that nothing is w...2020-08-141h 41Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Ronnie Lee - DESTINATION: ANIMAL LIBERATION (PART 2) - Episode 15Exploring: How funding salaried mentors for local grassroots groups could radically change the direction of the movement. Why environmentalism can't be ignored if we are to achieve animal liberation. The incompatibility of vegan ethics and a capitalist system, and why the movement needs to align with leftist values. Tune in for a smattering of ancient Chinese proverbs, a serving of cold tea, a dose of Ronnie's infectious laugh and a surprise visit from Izzy, an elbow biting terrorist. 2020-08-051h 01Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Ronnie Lee - DESTINATION: ANIMAL LIBERATION (PART 1) - Episode 14Exploring: Ronnie's early days as an Animal Rights Activist and the birth of the ALF.  His experiences in prison, why he went on hunger strike, and how the ALF actions affected the movement. The importance of vegan education and local grassroots advocacy. We pass through stories of peanut butter prohibition, sheep dog karmic revenge and flour bomb terror. And look out for a cameo appearance by damage expert activist Misty cat.      2020-07-291h 27Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Nella Giatrakou - FINDING COURAGE AND PURPOSE ON THE PATH TO ANIMAL JUSTICE - Episode 13Exploring How Nella discovered purpose in adversity and why living purposefully is fundamental to our wellbeing and fulfilment. Nella's experiences of activism in Greece and why local grassroots activism is essential if we are to be effective. Why new activists can learn a lot from the movement's history and seek inspiration and wisdom from more experienced advocates. The importance of aligning with our values as individuals, and being clear and consistent in our message against oppression.  Amplifying female voices within a male dominated, though predominantly female, movement.2020-06-301h 05Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Jeremy Hess - CHALLENGING SPECIESISM THE ‘RIGHTS’ WAY - Episode 12Exploring: How we can better amplify the voices of our fellow animals and respectfully centre them at the heart of our activism.  How to frame our advocacy more positively with a ‘rights-based’ approach, as opposed to the more widespread language and tactics of ‘welfarism’. The importance of breaking expectations of how we see our fellow animals, and the language we use about them, to shine a light on the unique individuals they are.  The inspiration and intentions behind Jeremy’s latest project with Roger Yates and others, The Animal Rights Show - a discussi...2020-05-311h 24Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Roger Yates - DESPERATELY SEEKING CLARITY IN A MUDDLED MOVEMENT - Episode 11Roger Yates has been an ethical vegan and rights-based animal advocate since the late 1970s. Roger shares with us his path into the AR movement and veganism, and gives us an insight into the often overlooked radical nature of the early vegan pioneers. We explore the confusion in the movement, and ask whether we actually have an Animal Rights Movement at all. Roger gives his perspectives on celebrity vegan culture, large international organisations and why grassroots activism is the backbone of the movement. From wasps to Gary Glitter, via Tom Regan...2020-05-271h 42Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Mel Broughton - ANIMAL RIGHTS V VEGANISM - EXPLORING THE CHASM THAT MAY BE FAILING ANIMALSExploring: The relationship between Animal Rights and Veganism. Is the current movement  heading in the right direction to achieve basic legal rights for non-human persons, or bringing only lifestyle change for humans and ultimately failing other animals. Whether the focus on cruelty and the suffering of non-humans keeps us in the realm of welfarism, and is actually disempowering our fellow animals. Looking instead at how we can better advocate for their rights, respect, dignity and justice.      2020-04-3000 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith John Awen - THRIVING IN A CRISIS AND HOW TO TURN CATASTROPHE TO OPPORTUNITY - Episode 9Exploring: How we can capitalise on a difficult situation, like the Covid19 outbreak, and the changes it has brought to our lives, and not only survive, but come out the other side stronger than ever. What if we choose to see this as a Pattern Interrupt and a beautiful opportunity to re-evaluate our lives and course correct? Practical steps we can take, not just in these challenging times, but at any time in our lives, in order to thrive.  2020-04-151h 17Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan Worldwith Juliet Gellatley - FORGOTTEN MOTHERS - A MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL - Episode 8Mother animals are exploited for their very ability to be mothers.  They are used again and again for the breeding of more animals to continue the cycle of exploitation across many industries. Their babies are stolen from them. Their bodies are commodified for their milk or eggs, and eventually for their very flesh.  What did they do to deserve these lives of misery?  Nothing, except to be born female, and into a different species.   Juliet has witnessed first hand the plight of mothers in factory farms and shares her expe...2020-03-221h 01Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith James Hoot - A LIFE OF PASSION, PURPOSE AND PARADOX - Episode 7Exploring:  James' bumpy road into veganism fuelled by beans and Oreos. Being the best version of yourself and the importance of self care. Staying positive about changing the plight of animals in the face of harsh reality. The paradox of finding empathy for the oppressor and the oppressed. Finding a healthy balance between emotional mastery and emotional expression. The story behind the creation of James' first film project, 'Planet Vegan', and James' mission to empower a new generation of activists. The heart-wrenching and heart-warming story o...2020-03-151h 38Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan Worldwith Rose Patterson - CHANGING THE WORLD ONE IMPERFECT STEP AT A TIME - Episode 6 Talking: Rose’s Earthlings experiences, having big lady balls, and being rude to an Oscar winning actor! Is it really a war between vegans and farmers and how do we shift this relationship to have a positive impact for animals? Why animal welfare is dangerous to animal rights. Her role with Animal Rebellion, their mission for system change and the importance of taking imperfect steps. Avoiding burnout, and finding balance. Finding appreciation for our journey, including our failures, and realising that nothing is wasted. Roses ne...2020-03-101h 27Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Mel Broughton - PURSUING YOUR PURPOSE - THE PERSONAL COSTS OF BUILDING A MOVEMENT - Episode 5Mel Broughton, co founder of SPEAC, now SPEAK, is a long standing vegan and dedicated Animal Rights Activist of 40 years. We explore: The early days of the AR movement, being forged in the back of cramped, smelly vans on the way to hunt sabbing events, fuelled by those sophisticated vegan options Trailmix, nuts and bread rolls! The relentless drive to stand against injustice and the personal costs of hard-hitting activism. Rising to the challenges of prison life, and using the struggles as a catalyst for positive change. And why...2020-02-261h 30Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan Worldwith John Awen - BREAKING DOWN TO BREAK THROUGH - Episode 4John Awen is a published author, public speaker for animal rights and veganism, vegan nutritionist and Beneath the Wood animal sanctuary co-owner. John openly shares with us his story of drug addiction, violence and experiences of animal slaughter, to his spiritual and vegan awakening, and journey into animal rights/vegan advocacy. His story is an inspiring example of how when you hit rock bottom, if you just get up and keep going, gifts and rewards, not to mention personal growth and evolution, await you on the other side. 2020-02-131h 11Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Jordi Casamitjana - PROTECTING ETHICAL VEGANS - Episode 3 Talking about Jordi's recent court ruling on protection for ethical vegans and what that could mean for vegans worldwide.  Learning to use guilt to empower you and be a better version of you. How embracing life's challenges is the path to happiness.  And Jordi reveals the surprising and unexpected (and perhaps supernatural!) catalyst that led him on his path to veganism! Jordi's continuing legal costs are relying on crowd funding. He has already made history and helped set the legal wheels in motion for the protection of ethical vegans, which will have huge ripple effects.  If you wan...2020-02-071h 11Thrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith Alex Bez - TO ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL, BE PREPARED TO FAILWe talk about the challenges of becoming a passionate vegan in a non vegan family.  The importance of being real and vulnerable, having outlets for our emotions, and setting strong boundaries. How Alex's past incarnation as a corporate sales badass actually inspired his style of animal advocacy and the creation of AVO. Just how do you sustain yourself giving away your services for free? Stay tuned til the end for Alex's own vulnerable admission about one of his biggest fears.2020-01-3000 minThrive Vegan WorldThrive Vegan WorldWith 73 Cows BAFTA winner Alex Lockwood - FOLLOW YOUR GUT, CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Episode 1Alex's story is an incredible example of how following your gut really does change your life.  We talk about Alex's brave leap of faith on his path to independent, ethical film making. How making the connection with animals changed his life forever. His obsession with all things cheese and the challenges of his vegan journey.  And just what is it like with all those paps in your face on the red carpet of the BAFTAS? Lockwoodfilm.com2020-01-271h 08Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 11/17/12GO BAMA! Jonny and the gang celebrate, ruminate and muse upon the Obama 2012 Presidential Election Victory! We give Romney the finger, cheer the rise of Gay Marriage and Weed and celebrate Women's Reproductive Freedom with a visit from Outspoken Diva, Wendy Ho!! Plus: Brandy's Jet Set Election Night Adventure! Justin Martindale's Dirty Republican Secret! Julie's Vigilante List gets longer! and an in studio performance from Wendy Ho!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2012-11-182h 40Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 11/17/12GO BAMA! Jonny and the gang celebrate, ruminate and muse upon the Obama 2012 Presidential Election Victory! We give Romney the finger, cheer the rise of Gay Marriage and Weed and celebrate Women's Reproductive Freedom with a visit from Outspoken Diva, Wendy Ho!! Plus: Brandy's Jet Set Election Night Adventure! Justin Martindale's Dirty Republican Secret! Julie's Vigilante List gets longer! and an in studio performance from Wendy Ho!2012-11-182h 40Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 4/27/10All New Gay Pimpin' Podcast Special! Jonny, Erickatoure, A.Jo and Miss Linda James spill the tea on Jonny's Wendy Williams Show appearance, BGSS premiere week adventures and more! Plus new music premieres of Jonny's "I Saw Yer Cock on Craig's List" and Erickatoure's "All Eyes on Me" and visits from Jamie Lynn, Waffles, Wendy McBurgerking and Chocolate Puddin'! Brought to you by audible.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2010-04-272h 46Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 4/27/10All New Gay Pimpin' Podcast Special! Jonny, Erickatoure, A.Jo and Miss Linda James spill the tea on Jonny's Wendy Williams Show appearance, BGSS premiere week adventures and more! Plus new music premieres of Jonny's "I Saw Yer Cock on Craig's List" and Erickatoure's "All Eyes on Me" and visits from Jamie Lynn, Waffles, Wendy McBurgerking and Chocolate Puddin'! Brought to you by audible.com2010-04-272h 46Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 12/22/09Happy Holidays!! We celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a Gay Pimpin' Holiday Extravaganza! We revisit our fave Gay Pimpin' holiday moments with Erickatoure, Julie Goldman, Krunk and Maxi J plus we have all new visits and new Xmas music premieres from A.Jo and The Kiki Twins! Plus Wendy McBurgerking stops by to spread some cheer!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-12-222h 13Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 10/20/09CLASSIC GAY PIMPIN': Wendy McBurgerKing introduces a special CLASSIC episode of Gay Pimpin' with special guest Kevin Aviance! We spill the tea on our Richmond Pride performance and share some music from his upcoming album! Also in the studio Jeremy Aviance Xtravaganza, Erickatoure and Adam Joseph! Plus Jonny and Linda's adventure at The Martha Stewart Show! Brought to you by audible.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-10-201h 45Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 10/13/2009Surprise!!! Recording on two rickety mics connected to a laptop in the luxury of the Tucson Hilton, Jonny and the gang give you a gag for a gags sake and bring you a SURPRISE on the road podcast! Linda, Ericka, Maxi J and A.Jo are in the house along with our fellow Tucson Pride performer, Ari Gold! We spill the tea on our latest adventures including our crazy days and nights performing in Ft. Worth and find out about Ari's Nudist Resort Show with Kevin Aviance! Plus appearances from Britney Spears, Wendy McBurgerKing, Waffles and ChooChoo! It may sound...2009-10-132h 06Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 9/1/2009The Cycle Finale is here! We go out in style with Dr. Diva, Maxine Inniss on her farewell show, music video director Francis Legge and artist, J Fortino chat for a bit. And all of the podcast favorites, Britney, Wendy McBurgerking, Choo Choo, and others appear. Please support the show over the break with a subscription donation at http://gaypimp.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-09-012h 07Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 8/25/09HOT! HOT! HOT! As NYC melts we discuss the web wildfire started by WENDYGATE with Ericka and A.jo! Jonny opens "Dirty Stuff" at The NYC Fringe Festival to amazing reviews, Linda starts a wondeful new blog and Martin goes nearly nude at a gay beach? Plus: Waffles, Wendy McBurgerking and Britney all stop by!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-08-252h 19Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 8/18/09WENDYGATE! There's a whole lot of drama for yo' mama when Jonny, Ericka and A.Jo visit The Wendy Williams Show and experience DRAGscrimination!! Plus Martin's back (!), music from Whitney and Janet and the Spears sisters stop by! Brought to you by audible,com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-08-181h 58Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 7/28/09Hurray For Hollywood! Gay Pimpin' goes totally LALA land when Jonny's Hollywood Homegirl, the hilarious and beautiful Nadya Ginsberg stops by the studio! Then we get a person to person call from the one and only Queen of LA, Micheal Serrato who dishes on his trip to Paris Hilton's house and an awkward encounter with another Hollywood Hilton. Plus Madonna VS Madonna! Whitney Houston returns and so does Wendy McBurgerking!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-07-283h 04Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 7/21/09She's a Bad Mama Jama! Tough cookie comedian Becky Donahue comes on the show to give Jonny a hard time and crack up the crew! Davey Makeout and Billy Brightside from thatsacrazyoutfit.com come in to dish on our trip to The Wendy Williams Show! Plus Britney converts (!) and the retarded return of Wendy McBurgerking! Brought to you by audible.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2009-07-212h 28Gayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGayest Of All Time With Jonny McGovernGay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, 9/23/2008Wendy HO is on the show! She's a real woman, but definitely not a lady! She talks about the origins of her hit music video "Bitch, I Stole Yo' Purse." We've got our usual Celebrity Donkey Punchings of Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson, and J-Lo. And Sophia Lamar gets philosophical.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2008-09-232h 19