The VedgeTalk Podcast

In episode 85 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ellis Goodridge, co-owner of UK clothing brand ETHCS. In this conversation we covered: - Going vegan, why it was an easy switch. - University in Leeds being a place of personal growth. - Being vegetarian with meat-eating housemates. - The importance of being venerable and sharing our difficult experiences. - How Ellis went from part-time model to ETHCS Co-Owner. - Being brave and upfront with brands if you want to learn more about their...

In episode 84 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance. In this conversation we covered: - Becoming vegan and starting a cube of truth in Italy. - The environmental impact of our food choices. - How a Reddit AMA became the catalyst for AFA. - Learning about subsidies on feed crops and animal agriculture. - Helping farmers transition away from current agriculture practices. - Dairy’s downfall and how farmers are getting stuck in this...

In episode 83 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vanessa Shakib, co-founder of non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up in Los Angeles. - Quitting her promising job to create Advancing Law For Animals. - Going vegan at Thanksgiving dinner. - Animals as property, and how they have existed in the world of law. - The Animal Welfare Act. - Case Vs The USDA. - Current case Vs The University of Southern California. - Staying positive whilst...

In episode 82 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Pim Baljon, Founder of Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip in Rotterdam. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up in The Netherlands - Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age - Starting Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip - Recipe development and research for vegan cheese - Ghost kitchens and (mostly) delivery only - Temporarily losing the sense of taste and smell to COVID - Importance of purpose when starting a business - Transitioning to...

In episode 81 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jordan Martin, Founder of the Vegan Camp Out Festival in the UK. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up with music being a central part of life. - Moving to Australia at 18. - How Vegan Camp Out was born. - Vegetarian to Vegan, 2-year journey. - The importance of progress over perfection. - Embracing people's differences, steering clear of division. - Securing Russell Brand for Vegan Camp Out 2021. - Aug 20-22 2021 @ Newark...

In episode 80 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Benj Johnson of UK clothing company ETHCS. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up in small-town England - 2020 as a small biz owner and musician - Founding ETHCS - Inequities of the clothing industry - Buy, Sell, Trade ETHCS initiative - Tim Shieff leaving ETHCS - Continuing the ETHCS mission - UK vegan scene - Racism in the UK - How an advertisement was the catalyst for Benj’s veganism. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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

In episode 78 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Virginia-based yoga instructor and nature lover, Carrington Kernodle. In this conversation we covered: - 2020 and living through COVID times in America. - Yoga training and practice. - Connection with the outdoors and nature. - Choosing veganism in Virginia. - Mushrooms and foraging. - Black representation in the outdoor and vegan spaces. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

In episode 77 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Boston-based plant-based entrepreneur Pat McAuley. In this conversation we covered: - Pat's first restaurant, Re-wild. - Navigating the money-raising process for a new venture. - Opening the new restaurant, Plant Pub up during a global pandemic. - The Boston vegan scene. - Signing up to do an Ironman Triathalon. - Training and nutrition. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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On episode 75 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with van lifer Max Bidstrup. In this conversation we covered: - Max's life growing up in Australia. - Studying and becoming a paramedic. - The reason for leaving Australia to start van life travel. - Mapping out the travel route from Canada. - Meeting Eamon and Bec + Starting a YouTube channel. - Switching to a plant-based lifestyle. - Occy, Max's dog, and where he is in the world. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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

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

On episode 72 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vladimir Grinberg, Eddie Brill and Rik Cannon from OG Talk NYC. In this conversation we covered: - Eddie's time on the late show with David Letterman. - Vlad's journey to the USA. - Starting The Organic Grill in the East Village. - Switching to a fully vegan menu. - Rik's background and crossing paths with Eddie. - What the OG Talk podcast is all about. - Favorite guests and dream guests for their show. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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

On episode 70 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Monica Schrock from Unsocially Inclined. In this conversation we covered: - Monica's childhood in Oakland, CA. - Moving to Dallas, TX with her family. - College & vegan dining halls. - Fine tuning the vegan elevator pitch! - Toxins in our daily lives. - Working for PETA. - Moving to the PNW from Los Angeles. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

On episode 69 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Taryn Rasgon from vegan t-shirt company, Vegetaryn. In this conversation we covered: - Adopting Penny The Pig! - Taryn’s life growing up in LA. - How studying in Barcelona opened her eyes to a new way of eating. - Getting rid of asthma and skin issues. - Starting ‘Vegetaryn’ - Women as leaders in the business world. - The imortance of community. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

On episode 68 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jasmine Briones and Chris Petrellese from Sweet Simple Vegan! In this conversation we covered: - Jasmine's background and growing up in LA. - Her struggles with an eating disorder and how going vegan saved her life. - How punk music was Chris' catalyst for ditching meat. - The story of Chris and Jasmine's first time meeting in person. - Chris' move from New Jersey to Los Angeles. - Working together whilst being in a relationship. + More!...

On episode 67 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Kathrine Kofoed, from @passionforplants. In this conversation we covered: - Kathrine's background and life between the USA and Denmark. - Her mother experiencing breast cancer and a double mastectomy. - The switch to plant based and some challenges that came with it. - Starting a business and helping others make the transition to a plant based diet. - Fitness and nutrition being two entirely different knowledge sets. - Mindful eating. +...

On episode 66 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Rutilio Medina, from Rudy's Pizza PDX in Portland, Oregon. In this conversation we covered: - What it took Rudy and his family to start the business. - The early challenges. - Finding their niche. - What it was like to be an early adopter of vegan food in Portland. - Should other restaurants add vegan menus? - The future of Rudy's! Hope you enjoy the show!