"Look, I hunt my own animals. I'm connected to nature, and I'm helping the environment. Haven't you heard about overpopulation and the importance of hunting for conservation?"In this episode I expand fully on my recent YouTube upload, where I debunked Joe Rogan's arguments for hunting. In today's episode I expand on the morality of hunting, the environmental arguments that hunters use, as well as offering advice on what to say if you're faced with a discussion with a hunter who presents you w...

Ep 23: Why the Hunting Argument Doesn't Hold Up - What to Say if You're Arguing with a Hunter

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Seaspiracy hit Netflix on March 24th, and I don't think even the vegan community were prepared for the huge impact it was about to have. Trending across the globe and hitting #1 on Netflix in the UK, the power of Seaspiracy cannot be overstated. An outpouring of news articles, statements in response, and a 'debunking' of the facts presented soon followed. Today I'm discussing Seaspiracy, the impact that it's had and some of the criticisms it's received.In today's episode:- Responding to: "Wha...

Ep 32: The Disruption of Seaspiracy & The Race Against Time to Debunk the Facts

In today's episode I look back upon the moments in my life that acted as building blocks towards me making the switch from passionate KFC lover to vegan. I used to love eating fried chicken, I  was always up for a trip to the zoo, and as a child I laughed at vegetarians. So, what happened? And how can reflecting back on what helped us make the switch to vegan help us become better advocates?  ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.pa...

Ep 31: The Full Story of How I Became Vegan & Never Looked Back

In today's episode we go through some of the most interesting articles from the Veganuary period, and what the potential backlash means for veganism.In today's episode:- Is veganism causing severe mental health issues in the animal farming industry?- How can farmers diversify?- Is veganism anti-agriculture and an attack on British farming?- What about reducing your carbon footprint through eating local meat?- Debunking the claim that ‘Veganuary is just a gimmick'.- Debunking ‘The Ethical Butc...

Ep 30: Time to Brace for the Backlash Against Veganism?

Today's episode is something a little different. I'm hugely honoured to share with you a pre-pandemic conversation between myself and Preacher Lawson.A passionate vegan, Preacher Lawson has the wonderful gift of not only being able to bring laughter to so many people, but the vegan message as well. We look back on our experiences as steak-loving non-vegans, and discuss comedy, street interviews and vegan cheese.✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http...

Ep 29: Comedic Relief with Preacher Lawson

Christmas can be a very challenging time of year for vegans. During a time of celebration, seeing our loved ones perpetuate so much death and suffering can be extremely overwhelming. Dead bodies on the dining table and confrontations surrounding our choice not to hurt animals, there can be a lot of pressure, a lot of judgement and ultimately a lot of reasons to worry about Christmas as a vegan. I hope today's episode can help you! In today's episode:- How can we actually enjoy this time of ye...

Ep 23: Why the Hunting Argument Doesn't Hold Up - What to Say if You're Arguing with a Hunter

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