Welcome to Vegan Hacks Pod, your dose of vegan news, plant-based food, and the unfiltered reality of being vegan in a world that hasn't caught up yet!This episode covers the latest developments in the vegan world, from a plant-based butter recall to a major animal-rights victory in New York City. Plus, we're talking dairy-free setbacks, cutting-edge vegan food technology, and what it really takes to survive as a vegan creator on social media.IN THIS EPISODE:The Miyoko Creamery Butter Recall — The FDA has classified a recall involving Miyoko's European Style Cultured Vegan Butter. We discuss the reported contamination concerns, the brand's ownership, and why Miyoko's name remains connected to a company she no longer owns.A Major Animal Rights Victory? — New York City moves to phase out horse-drawn carriages. What does this mean for the horses of Central Park, and why is this an important step for animal welfare? Blue Bottle Goes Back to Dairy — After making oat milk its default, Blue Bottle has switched back to whole milk in its app ordering system. What does this signal for plant-based eating? Can Science Replace Animal-Derived Ingredients? — Researchers are exploring animal-free alternatives to honey's antimicrobial properties. We also discuss precision-fermented egg-white protein and the future of vegan food technology. Dirtbag Vegan Deals! — Would you buy a deeply discounted Gardein holiday roast approaching its best-before date? Would you serve it to guests? Let's talk about bargain hunting and food safety.The Reality of Being a Vegan Creator — After nearly eight years making vegan content, I share my thoughts on social media burnout, anti-vegan comments, changing algorithms, and why I want to help more people create impactful vegan content.Why I Became Vegan — We get personal about animal empathy, discovering the realities of factory farming, and why veganism can open the door to incredible foods, cultures, and experiences.The vegan movement needs more voices, more creativity, and more people willing to challenge the status quo. Whether you're a longtime vegan, a plant-based foodie, or someone exploring the lifestyle, there's a place for you here.JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Would you buy a deeply discounted holiday roast? What do you think about the horse-drawn carriage phaseout? And what can we do to make veganism more visible and accessible?Let me know in the comments!Thanks for listening to Vegan Hexapod. Your support helps keep independent vegan content alive.#VeganNews #VeganPodcast #AnimalRights #PlantBased #Veganism<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Welcome to Vegan Hacks Pod, your dose of vegan news, plant-based food, and the unfiltered reality of being vegan in a world that hasn't caught up yet! This episode covers the latest developments in the vegan world, from a plant-based butter recall to a major animal-rights victory in New York City. Plus, we're talking dairy-free setbacks, cutting-edge vegan food technology, and what it really takes to survive as a vegan creator on social media. IN THIS EPISODE: The Miyoko Creamery Butter Recall — The FDA has classified a recall involving Miyoko's European Style Cultured Vegan Butter. We discuss the reported contamination concerns, the brand's ownership, and why Miyoko's name remains connected to a company she no longer owns. A Major Animal Rights Victory? — New York City moves to phase out horse-drawn carriages. What does this mean for the horses of Central Park, and why is this an important step for animal welfare? Blue Bottle Goes Back to Dairy — After making oat milk its default, Blue Bottle has switched back to whole milk in its app ordering system. What does this signal for plant-based eating? Can Science Replace Animal-Derived Ingredients? — Researchers are exploring animal-free alternatives to honey's antimicrobial properties. We also discuss precision-fermented egg-white protein and the future of vegan food technology. Dirtbag Vegan Deals! — Would you buy a deeply discounted Gardein holiday roast approaching its best-before date? Would you serve it to guests? Let's talk about bargain hunting and food safety. The Reality of Being a Vegan Creator — After nearly eight years making vegan content, I share my thoughts on social media burnout, anti-vegan comments, changing algorithms, and why I want to help more people create impactful vegan content. Why I Became Vegan — We get personal about animal empathy, discovering the realities of factory farming, and why veganism can open the door to incredible foods, cultures, and experiences. The vegan movement needs more voices, more creativity, and more people willing to challenge the status quo. Whether you're a longtime vegan, a plant-based foodie, or someone exploring the lifestyle, there's a place for you here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Would you buy a deeply discounted holiday roast? What do you think about the horse-drawn carriage phaseout? And what can we do to make veganism more visible and accessible? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for listening to Vegan Hexapod. Your support helps keep independent vegan content alive. #VeganNews #VeganPodcast #AnimalRights #PlantBased #Veganism Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Vegan Hacks Pod, your dose of vegan news, plant-based food, and the unfiltered reality of being vegan in a world that hasn't caught up yet!This episode covers the latest developments in the vegan world, from a plant-based butter recall to a major animal-rights victory in New York City. Plus, we're talking dairy-free setbacks, cutting-edge vegan food technology, and what it really takes to survive as a vegan creator on social media.IN THIS EPISODE:The Miyoko Creamery Butter Recall — The FDA has classified a recall involving Miyoko's European Style Cultured Vegan Butter. We discuss the reported contamination concerns, the brand's ownership, and why Miyoko's name remains connected to a company she no longer owns.A Major Animal Rights Victory? — New York City moves to phase out horse-drawn carriages. What does this mean for the horses of Central Park, and why is this an important step for animal welfare?&nbsp;Blue Bottle Goes Back to Dairy — After making oat milk its default, Blue Bottle has switched back to whole milk in its app ordering system. What does this signal for plant-based eating?&nbsp;Can Science Replace Animal-Derived Ingredients? — Researchers are exploring animal-free alternatives to honey's antimicrobial properties. We also discuss precision-fermented egg-white protein and the future of vegan food technology.&nbsp;Dirtbag Vegan Deals! — Would you buy a deeply discounted Gardein holiday roast approaching its best-before date? Would you serve it to guests? Let's talk about bargain hunting and food safety.The Reality of Being a Vegan Creator — After nearly eight years making vegan content, I share my thoughts on social media burnout, anti-vegan comments, changing algorithms, and why I want to help more people create impactful vegan content.Why I Became Vegan — We get personal about animal empathy, discovering the realities of factory farming, and why veganism can open the door to incredible foods, cultures, and experiences.The vegan movement needs more voices, more creativity, and more people willing to challenge the status quo. Whether you're a longtime vegan, a plant-based foodie, or someone exploring the lifestyle, there's a place for you here.JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Would you buy a deeply discounted holiday roast? What do you think about the horse-drawn carriage phaseout? And what can we do to make veganism more visible and accessible?Let me know in the comments!Thanks for listening to Vegan Hexapod. Your support helps keep independent vegan content alive.#VeganNews #VeganPodcast #AnimalRights #PlantBased #Veganism<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

VEGAN NEWS: Miyoko's Butter Recall, Horse Carriage Ban & The Fight for Veganism!

Scientists are exploring an unconventional food technology that uses engineered microbes to transform plastic waste and agricultural byproducts into food ingredients. Could this help address food scarcity and plastic pollution, or are we entering a dystopian future where we're eating cookies made from trash? We break down the research, explore the possibilities, and ask whether food technology is the solution to our unsustainable food system.A vegan creator announces they're no longer vegan, and the backlash raises some uncomfortable questions. Is the vegan community driving people away through online hostility? Are creators and vegan business owners afraid to admit they've changed their minds because they could lose their audiences, livelihoods, or community?I discuss the difference between holding people accountable and harassing them, the so-called “vegan police,” and whether veganism can become cult-like when group loyalty takes priority over individual thought.I also reflect on my own experiences creating vegan content, being criticized by other vegans, and why I believe we need more thoughtful discussion instead of automatically reaching for the pitchforks.Plus: Your live comments and questions, the future of Beyond Meat, my next Waffleman creation, vegan fast food, music choices for shorts, and more!<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Scientists are exploring an unconventional food technology that uses engineered microbes to transform plastic waste and agricultural byproducts into food ingredients. Could this help address food scarcity and plastic pollution, or are we entering a dystopian future where we're eating cookies made from trash? We break down the research, explore the possibilities, and ask whether food technology is the solution to our unsustainable food system. A vegan creator announces they're no longer vegan, and the backlash raises some uncomfortable questions. Is the vegan community driving people away through online hostility? Are creators and vegan business owners afraid to admit they've changed their minds because they could lose their audiences, livelihoods, or community? I discuss the difference between holding people accountable and harassing them, the so-called “vegan police,” and whether veganism can become cult-like when group loyalty takes priority over individual thought. I also reflect on my own experiences creating vegan content, being criticized by other vegans, and why I believe we need more thoughtful discussion instead of automatically reaching for the pitchforks. Plus: Your live comments and questions, the future of Beyond Meat, my next Waffleman creation, vegan fast food, music choices for shorts, and more! Send us Fan Mail

Scientists are exploring an unconventional food technology that uses engineered microbes to transform plastic waste and agricultural byproducts into food ingredients. Could this help address food scarcity and plastic pollution, or are we entering a dystopian future where we're eating cookies made from trash? We break down the research, explore the possibilities, and ask whether food technology is the solution to our unsustainable food system.A vegan creator announces they're no longer vegan, and the backlash raises some uncomfortable questions. Is the vegan community driving people away through online hostility? Are creators and vegan business owners afraid to admit they've changed their minds because they could lose their audiences, livelihoods, or community?I discuss the difference between holding people accountable and harassing them, the so-called “vegan police,” and whether veganism can become cult-like when group loyalty takes priority over individual thought.I also reflect on my own experiences creating vegan content, being criticized by other vegans, and why I believe we need more thoughtful discussion instead of automatically reaching for the pitchforks.Plus: Your live comments and questions, the future of Beyond Meat, my next Waffleman creation, vegan fast food, music choices for shorts, and more!<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Plastic Cookies and Ex-Vegans: WHAT IS HAPPENING?!

Is "Veganish" a valid term?    Is it a bad thing?   More and more we've seeing this term thrown around, we discuss. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Is "Veganish" a valid term? Is it a bad thing? More and more we've seeing this term thrown around, we discuss. Send us Fan Mail

Is "Veganish" a valid term?&nbsp; &nbsp; Is it a bad thing?&nbsp; &nbsp;More and more we've seeing this term thrown around, we discuss.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Is Being Veganish a Bad Thing?

Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths.  We talk about it. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths. We talk about it. Send us Fan Mail

Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths.&nbsp; We talk about it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Does Elon Musk’s Neuralink Stink?

A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances.  Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances. Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water. Send us Fan Mail

A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances.&nbsp; Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Airing of Vegan Grievances

Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson  interview where he argues against veganism!<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson interview where he argues against veganism! Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson&nbsp; interview where he argues against veganism!<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Smart Man, Dumb Take!

According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it,  FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat!<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it, FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat! Send us Fan Mail

According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it,&nbsp; FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat!<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Futurevore: The New Name For Vegan?

Links to our picks: <a href='https://www.farmsanctuary.org/'>https://www.farmsanctuary.org/</a> <a href='https://www.gentlebarn.org/'>https://www.gentlebarn.org/</a> <a href='https://www.maliandlili.com/'>https://www.maliandlili.com/</a> <a href='https://www.rovinghouse.com/'>https://www.rovinghouse.com</a> <a href='https://soylent.com/'>https://soylent.com/</a> <a href='https://kvdveganbeauty.com/'>https://kvdveganbeauty.com/</a> <a href='https://www.rebelcheese.com/'>https://www.rebelcheese.com/</a> <a href='https://www.lvjco.com/'>https://www.lvjco.com/</a> <a href='https://nowheychocolate.com/'>https://nowheychocolate.com/</a> <a href='https://bestiesveganparadise.com/'>https://bestiesveganparadise.com/</a> <a href='https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/'>https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Links to our picks: https://www.farmsanctuary.org/ https://www.gentlebarn.org/ https://www.maliandlili.com/ https://www.rovinghouse.com https://soylent.com/ https://kvdveganbeauty.com/ https://www.rebelcheese.com/ https://www.lvjco.com/ https://nowheychocolate.com/ https://bestiesveganparadise.com/ https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/ Send us Fan Mail

Links to our picks: <a href="https://www.farmsanctuary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.farmsanctuary.org/</a> <a href="https://www.gentlebarn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.gentlebarn.org/</a> <a href="https://www.maliandlili.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.maliandlili.com/</a> <a href="https://www.rovinghouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rovinghouse.com</a> <a href="https://soylent.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://soylent.com/</a> <a href="https://kvdveganbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kvdveganbeauty.com/</a> <a href="https://www.rebelcheese.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rebelcheese.com/</a> <a href="https://www.lvjco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.lvjco.com/</a> <a href="https://nowheychocolate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nowheychocolate.com/</a> <a href="https://bestiesveganparadise.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bestiesveganparadise.com/</a> <a href="https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Vegan Holiday Gift Guide!

We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States.  Also we talk about the the FDA's recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US.   <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States. Also we talk about the the FDA's recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US. Send us Fan Mail

We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also we talk about the the FDA's recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US. &nbsp; <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

13 Year Olds Working Overnight in JBS Slaughterhouses?

Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak.  Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie! <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak. Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie! Send us Fan Mail

Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak.&nbsp; Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

When Plant Based Isn't Plant Based

Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet. Send us Fan Mail

Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

The Hidden Cost of Veganism?

Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well?  The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don't!  We talk about it. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well? The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don't! We talk about it. Send us Fan Mail

Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well?&nbsp; The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don't!&nbsp; We talk about it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Vegan Companies That Treat Their Employees Badly

Veganize your life with this funny and informative podcast about eating plant-based in this modern world. Vegan Hacks offers reviews of veganized chain restaurants, interviews with vegan influencers, discussions of vegan products and inspiring conversation about the future of plant-based diet.&nbsp;

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