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?!

Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it. Send us Fan Mail

Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Was Vegandale A Vegan Fyre Festival?

Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly.  Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly. Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail. Send us Fan Mail

Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly.&nbsp; Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Hart House Chain Abruptly Closes

All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen. Send us Fan Mail

All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Road to Salaya!

Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat. Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Is Powder That Turns Into Chicken The Future?

Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City. <a href='https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/'>https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/</a><a href='https://sporkfoods.com/'>https://sporkfoods.com/</a>IG: @heysunshinekitchenIG: @sporkfoods<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City. https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/ https://sporkfoods.com/ IG: @heysunshinekitchen IG: @sporkfoods Send us Fan Mail

Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/</a><a href="https://sporkfoods.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sporkfoods.com/</a>IG: @heysunshinekitchenIG: @sporkfoods<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Jenny and Heather of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen

In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive!  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive! Send us Fan Mail

In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive! &nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Why is Vegan Food So Expensive?

Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan. Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Can Republicans be Vegan?

Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit.  Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold? <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit. Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold? Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit.&nbsp; Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Mushrooms or Mold? The Meati Drama!

Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks.   Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks. Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive? Send us Fan Mail

Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks. &nbsp; Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive?<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Will Beyond Meat Survive?

Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.  Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,  Oregon. <a href='https://www.therealmrefillery.com/'>https://www.therealmrefillery.com/</a> IG: @therealmrefillery<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores. Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland, Oregon. https://www.therealmrefillery.com/ IG: @therealmrefillery Send us Fan Mail

Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.&nbsp; Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,&nbsp; Oregon.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.therealmrefillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.therealmrefillery.com/</a> IG: @therealmrefillery<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Beyond Panda Express Disappointment

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