Vegan Hacks

We talk about the now famous Wow No Cow Oatly Commercial  that played durning the Superbowl.  Does this represent a sea change in the way vegan foods are perceived or just a blip in a corporate world.  Jason and Mike reveal a dark side to Oatly's rise that involves some very curious corporate funding decisions. 

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Jason and Mike discuss a new vegan hot dog offering at a national wide fast food chain.  This  brings up a compelling question.  Does the release and promotion of this hot dog violate Field Roast's Vegan Policy Affirmation when they sold to meat producing giant Maple Leaf Foods?

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In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about soy curls, PETA's war with dictionary definitions and a legendary vegan rap song. 

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They vegan industry is rapidly expanding as technology and the plant-based eating habits define a new way of investing.  This is an episode very close to Mike’s heart, he breaks down the way vegans can support ethical companies and the rising stocks that are vegan friendly.  All advice in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

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Jason and Mike talk about how the vegan burger has become a symbol of new veganism.  They discuss the difference between Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat and if these protein patties are healthy for you. Jason talks about how he builds the perfect vegan hamburger. 

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This episode is about clean food, free love, psychedelic rock and roll and the and an incredible Hippie Cult.  Meet the rock and roll vegan god, Father Yod.  Jason and Mike talk about The Source Family a 1970s cult that ran the influential Sunset Strip health food restaurant The Source. 

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According to a 2014 article in Psychology Today,
84% of vegetarians and vegans return to meat. We talk about when vegans stop being vegan in this special episode of Vegan Hacks. 

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Bees are responsible for pollinating 2/3rds of our food.  Avocados and Almond crops are 100% dependent on  bees.  We talk about bees, the exploitation of the honey bee in agriculture and the honey industry.  Buzzzzzz!

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Mike and Jason have a lively discussion about vegan social media.  They talk about trolls, activism, their favorite creators and the role of social media in the vegan community.  You can follow Vegan Hacks on twitter: @veganhackspod and on Instagram: @veganhackspod.

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On a very special Vegan Hacks, Mike purchases five gallon plastic bucket of Soylent plans to live on it.  Jason and Mike discuss the pros and cons of eating most of your meals out of a plastic bucket, the thrill of optimizing your life and what's it like to live like a Silicon Valley engineer.  

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