Episode 110 (Air Date: February 25th, 2019) Have you hear the one about the girl who offered The Pope a million dollars to go vegan? Well, if that sounds like the setup for a joke — it’s not! Meet Genesis Butler, recipient of the Young Animal Activist Award at the 2018 Animal Rights National Conference, is … Episode 110 – Genesis Butler, Million Dollar Vegan Read More »

Episode 109 (Air Date: February 18th, 2019) Here’s an episode I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time now!  Thank you to everyone who reached out to be a part of this episode.  When I asked if there were any “Ex-Ex-Vegans” out there who wanted to share their stories, the response was overwhelming!  Nearly 30 … Episode 109 – Ex-Ex-Vegans, Part 1 Read More »

Episode 108 (Air Date: February 12th, 2019)   Happy Halloween! …and Thanksgiving! And Holidays! And New Year’s! …won’t you be my Valentine?   Okay, so this is the longest hiatus I have taken from Big Fat Vegan Radio since it began.  I’ve taken a month before to post a new episode.  Even two I think. But … Episode 108 – Ben is back! (So is his ADHD!) Read More »

Episode 107 (Air Date: October 17th, 2018) Today’s episode consists of a conversation I had with someone over Instagram Live. This is a long, unusual, and intense discussion between myself and a fellow vegan who identifies as transphobic. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION before making any judgments, comments, or replies. I ask that everyone listening … Episode 107 – Transphobia in the Vegan Community Read More »

Episode 106 (Air Date: August 25th, 2018) First off – I left you all waiting TWO WHOLE MONTHS for a new podcast episode and I am so sorry for that! The fact that you are reading these words now and listening to this episode means the world to me so thank you! I wanted to get … Episode 106 – Interview: Chris Cooney (The Vegan Zombie MOVIE!) Read More »

Episode 105 (Air Date: June 27th, 2018) Guess what! PETA is launching a new Vegan Mentor Program! Today, Keith Burgeson joins us to talk about this exciting new program, what it makes available to those newbie vegans seeking support, and how you can get involved! Keith Burgeson, a native of southern New Jersey, holds a bachelor’s degree … Episode 105 – Keith Burgeson: PETA Vegan Mentor Program Read More »

Episode 104 (Air Date: May 8th, 2018) Did you hear the news? Ben/Honey is one of the top ten finalists for PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door contest!   UPDATE: Remember how I said I was going to create new “Secret Shows” again just for Patreon supporters? Well… when I posted this episode, I accidentally posted it … Episode 104 – PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door Read More »

Episode 103 (Air Date: April 1st, 2018) Happy April, and APRIL FOOL’S DAY! I’m keeping it going with the guest co-host thing!  And today I’m welcoming to the show fellow Midwesterner, Jennifer Carlson! Be sure to join our Big Fat Vegan Radio Listeners Facebook page, and let me know if you’d like to co-host an episode with … Episode 103 – Guest Co-Host: Jennifer Carlson! Read More »

Episode 102 (Air Date: March 1st, 2018) Happy March, y’all!  Happy one-more-week until I’m 39 years old and therefore official sound like I’m lying about my age… Is it too late in the year to say “New Year, New Me”? If not, I want to say New Year, New Podcast Format!!! As I’ve been teasing on … Episode 102 – Our First Guest Co-Host: Ashe Harris! Read More »

Episode 101 (Air Date: January 27th, 2018)   Alright you guys…   I’m gonna change it up a bit! As 2017 drew to a close, I really felt compelled to put together a year in a review for you guys.  2017 really was a remarkable year in my life, and I personally feel it’s very … Episode 101 – Ben’s 2017 Year in Review Read More »