Behind the Tofu

This Episode we are joined by Angeon “Grim” Booker, an afro-tsalagi vegan activist from California who focuses on collective liberation, radical lifestyle changes, and alternative plant-based medicines. Grim is also an artist, who produces and sells handmade jewelry. You can find Grim on Twitter @beepuke or on Etsy @ agape alternative.

We discussed the history of raw veganism, Pythagorean veganism, Dr. Sebi, alternative medicines, and the health benefits of going raw. Listen in for this exciting and dynamic conversation.

Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Check out this episode discussing consumerism with New York based Grassroots activist Gail Mayer. In this episode we discuss stuff and how it impacts wildlife and the environment. Gail also gives some insight on how to begin a zero waste life and how to think about your personal consumerism.

Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Join us as we talk to our friends about Veganuary, reflect on 2020, and set learning goals for 2021. Look forward to tangents galore on this special episode with @iye.loves.life (on insta and @iyeloveslife on twitter), Kenia Perkins, R'keria Davis, and Chapin "Charlie" Patel (@fishandchaps).

Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

We're back from our holiday hiatus! Join us as we talk to Christine (@VietVeganVirgo_ on twitter) and Raja (@SugarbabyRara on Twitter) about their experiences going vegan, the cultural background of mock meats, and discussions about their families and cultures. 

This episode was so fun to record and we can't wait for ya'll to hear!

Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

Happy Thanksliving! Happy Turkey Liberation Day! 

Today we discuss all things turkey! Join us for this short episode discussing our avian friends. 

Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

Turkey Sound: https://freesound.org/people/JarredGibb/sounds/233123/

This week we were joined by Rachel Hodder, the Tofu Wizard (@bannedtofuwiz on twitter, cohost of All My Carnists, and Author of tofuwizard.com). She came on this week to discuss the Liberation Pledge, Issues that arise in social relationships as a vegan, her rats. We had some short discussions about veganism as a cult, and the importance of diversity in our activism. Listen in for this really awesome episode!

Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo!

https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

BehindtheTofu.com

[email protected]

Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

This Episode we had Dominique Williamson (vegan chef, author of VeganHippieSol, owner of VeganHippieCafe.com, philanthropist and vegan activist). We discussed different topics related to vegan cooking, vegan food brands, environmental racism, health aspects of veganism, veganism in the Black community, etc.  Tune into this special edition episode with one of our favorite vegan chefs! 

Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo!

https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

BehindtheTofu.com

[email protected]

Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

This Episode we are joined by Daryn Lieberman (@darynoceansun on twitter and @oceansun.bear on insta, co-host of Talk Climate Change to Me) and Victoria Sursley (@vickyveganpng on twitter, co-owner of @UrVeganGalPals). We got together and talked about their Navajo and Ojibwe cultures (respectively), reconnecting with their cultures as adults, and how their culture interacts with their vegan activism.  Daryn declared it "Anti-Onion" week, Victoria talks about her recent scuffle with the Brazilian government, and we learned a lot about what it means to respect Indigenous culture while seeking out animal liberation.   Check out this exciting and informative conversation!

Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo!

     https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

BehindtheTofu.com

[email protected]

Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people! 

This week we had a very productive conversation with our dear friend Iye Loves Life [@iye.loves.life on Instagram, @iyeloveslife on Twitter], a social media activist who focuses on collective liberation. We discussed how to approach social media activism, the important things to consider when doing social media activism, the importance of collective liberation, putting vegan celebrities on a pedestal and Nigerian ties to veganism.

Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

BehindtheTofu.com

[email protected]

Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

Welcome to Behind the Tofu Vegan Podcast that Brings you Behind the Tofu: Exploring Underrepresented Topics and Issues Surrounding Veganism.

This first episode we introduce our hosts, describe our journeys becoming vegan, and discuss how veganism has evolved in the public eye over its lifespan.

We discuss Ahimsa and its relationship to  Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, we then delve into how Percy Bysshe Shelley Coopted the Vegan Movement in Western culture, leading to the perception that veganism is "White".

Follow us on Twitter @behindthetofu

Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo!

       https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

BehindtheTofu.com

[email protected]

Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!