The Vegan Pod

The Vegan Society

The UK's oldest vegan charity, The Vegan Society, discussing topical issues from the vegan realm.

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Jan 17, 2023 · 39 min
New year, new you - should vegans aim to live a low-waste lifestyle?
Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of the Vegan Pod 2023! January is a time for fresh starts, resolutions, and making positive changes for the year ahead. One thing lots of people are considering this year, is their environmental impact - a Vegan Society survey has found that over half of Brits planned to make a resolution this year with an environmental goal in mind. Joining us on this episode to discuss low-waste living and veganism, we have Camilla Gaillardin, co-founder of vegan, zero-waste personal care brand, Milly & Sissy, and Gittemarie Johansen, sustainability expert and zero-waste blogger. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.
Dec 19, 2022 · 38 min
Should vegans cater to non-vegans at Christmas time?
Christmas is upon us and, naturally, in the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we're talking all things foodie and festive! Host Rachel New is joined by Sandra McLaren-Stewart, Founder and Director of Saorsa 1875, the UK’s first 100% vegan hotel in the Scottish Highlands, and food blogger Vegan Olive. Together, the trio discuss the delicate business of hosting non-vegans at Christmas and the ever-increasing range of vegan seasonal goodies to appease their palettes. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.
Nov 21, 2022 · 42 min
World Vegan Month: Veganism Around The World
In celebration of World Vegan Month, our latest episode of the Pod is exploring how veganism has grown and how it is experienced across the world. To help us on this cultural journey, host Rachel New is joined by Nadia Mckechnie and Saori Kondo, founders of Vegan Consulting Japan and Brighde Reed, co-founder of Vegan World Travel. As well as being the official trademark agent for The Vegan Society, Saori and Nadia are helping to raise the vegan profile in Japan while Brighde's worldwide luxury tours ensures vegans have an unforgettable experience with food aplenty. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.
Oct 27, 2022 · 39 min
Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring Cultural Heritage through Veganism
In October's podcast episode, we're celebrating Black History Month. Joining host Rachel New are chef Ngwafu Tansie, whose catering service Gwafuvegan specialises in West African food, and recipe creator and food photographer Livhuwani Tshikhudo, to share insights into how veganism ties into their cultures and some of their favourite ingredients and dishes to create and adapt.
Sep 21, 2022 · 48 min
Will a fully vegan world ever be possible?
In honour of International Day of Peace, this episode is all about the practicalities and possibilities of achieving a vegan utopia. Guest host Rachel New is joined by sociology lecturer at the University of Kent, Dr Corey Wrenn, and the author of How to Argue with Vegans, Benny Malone, to discuss how a global shift to veganism could benefit humankind, how realistic it is and what a vegan world might actually look like.
Aug 15, 2022 · 49 min
Vegan fashion is on the rise but is it really the way forward to a better planet for all?
In this episode, guest host Rachel New will be joined by Sascha Camilli, founder of the world’s first digital fashion magazine, and Shaun Packe, Global Sourcing and Sustainability Director at clothing and footwear brand Superdry, to discuss responsible fashion. They’ll be talking about how vegans adapt their wardrobes to align with their values and how brands are tackling the overlap between ethical and sustainable clothing.
Jul 11, 2022 · 44 min
Is a plant-based diet really enough to fuel a vegan athlete?
As the UK prepares to host the Commonwealth Games, we decided what better time to tackle stereotypes of ‘weak and unhealthy vegans’. To get us in the spirit our guest host, Rachel New, is joined by vegan athlete, Lisa Gawthorne, and former Midlands boxing champion, Jamal Le Doux, to discuss all things fitness and vegan.
Jun 13, 2022 · 43 min
Do vegans live longer than non-vegans?
Do vegans live longer than non-vegans? Is veganism the secret to living a longer, fuller life? Is it sustainable long term? Is it a suitable diet for older adults to follow? Plant-based dietitan Harpreet Sohal and healthy ageing writer Jane Thurnell-Read discuss this further with our host Francine Jordan.
May 20, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement?
Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement? Is there such a thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ activism? Sentient Media’s Ana Bradley and Think Like a Vegan author Emilia Leese join our host Francine Jordan to discuss this further.
Apr 19, 2022 · 48 min
Are vegans portrayed fairly in the media?
Interest and excitement around veganism might be at an all-time high, but why do vegans still seem to get a bad rap in the media? This time our host, Francine Jordan, was joined by vegan food writer Anay Mridul and vegan journalist Selene Nelson.
Mar 11, 2022 · 49 min
Is it cruel to raise a child vegan?
As more and more people turn to veganism, and with the number of vegan children in UK schools on the rise, we wanted to touch on this often-controversial topic in more detail. This time our host, Francine Jordan, was joined by Specialist Dietitian Lucy Kendrick and Danielle Saunders owner of Dirty Kitch and vegan mum of one.
Feb 14, 2022 · 45 min
Should vegans only date other vegans?
Should vegans exclusively only date other vegans? That’s what we’re asking during the first episode of The Vegan Pod for 2022! To kick start the series, and with the arrival of Valentine’s Day, we thought what better topic to discuss than vegan dating. We were joined by two brilliant guests, Lewis Foster – CEO and Founder of vegan app Grazer and Claira Hermet – Self Love and Confidence Coach and BBC Radio 1 Presenter.
Feb 11, 2022 · 2 min
The Vegan Pod Introduction 2022
The Vegan Society has announced the return of its podcast – The Vegan Pod. Hosted by The Vegan Society’s Media and PR Officer, Francine Jordan, the podcast will delve into topical issues faced by the vegan community.
Jul 31, 2020 · 47 min
The amazing work of animal sanctuaries
In this episode, we will be looking into all the amazing work that animal sanctuaries do, with guests such as Wenda Shehata, founder of Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex, UK, Poonam Doshi, founder of Lola's Sanctuary in West Sussex, UK, and Chris Williams, volunteer for Elephant Nature Park in Northern Thailand. We will be exploring the inspiring stories and experiences of three very different animal sanctuaries who all share similar values.
Jun 17, 2020 · 42 min
How vegan businesses have coped with the challenges of Covid-19
In this first episode, we discuss how vegan businesses have coped with the challenges of Covid19. We are joined by Mike and Joe from One Planet Pizza, Richard from Doisy and Dam and Gregg from Fruitive. We've recorded this episode as a vodcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csGqIq7M5_0&t=2253s