Big Fat Vegan Radio

Episode 75 (Air Date: August 29th, 2015) Laura sits down with Courtney Pool, a coach in Juice Cleansing/Juice Feasting, plant-based nutrition, holistic health, and healing compulsive eating She has been studying and teaching juicing, nutrition, and holistic health for over ten years, and has juice cleansed for over 212 days, including a consecutive 60 day Juice Feast. For five years, she … Episode 75 – Interview: Courtney Pool Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 74 (Air Date: August 11, 2015) Today, filmmaker Shaun Monson talks about the upcoming release of his new documentary Unity, the followup to Earthlings. Obviously most of you have already seen Earthlings.  In this episode, Ben & Shaun talk about what makes Unity different, and the vision it shares for all Earthlings alike: … Episode 74 – Interview: Shaun Monson (Unity) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 73 (Air Date: August 2, 2015) Today Michael Harren returns to talk about his newest project and what he’s been up to at Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary.  Michael joins in an inevitable discussion with Ben & Laura about Cecil the Lion, and together they speculate about a better way to effectively discuss the … Episode 73 – Interview: Michael Harren Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 72 (Air Date: July 19, 2015) Laura sits down with Jamie J. Hagen to discuss VAGINAS. Just kidding. Well sort of but not really. Follow Jamie on Twitter! In this new talk all about our monthly menstruation cycle Jamie and Laura discuss TSS and the lawsuit Kotex is currently facing. Check out all … Episode 72 – SHARK WEEK with Jamie J Hagen Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 71 (Air Date: JULY 9, 2015) You’ve heard about them all over the internet since their latest action, disrupting the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.  Now come hear more about Collectively Free from two of it’s co-founding members, Raffaella Ciavatta and Lili Trenkova. THEIR WEBSITE: http://collectivelyfree.org/ Find them on: Facebook & … Episode 71 – Interview: Collectively Free Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 70 (Air Date: JUNE 16, 2015) Well… It’s been a while since your last Fundraiser episode (or parody song, as you know the two always go hand-in-hand!)  So here we are, getting back on our bikes and riding again! A huge thank you to to this month’s sponsors: – Cowspiracy – Lippy Girl – … Episode 70 – Summer Fundraiser Read More »

Episode 69 (Air Date: May 29th, 2015) FINALLY we have Melisser Elliott on to talk about some of her past work including the award-winning (and now defunked) blog The Urban Housewife and her book The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life. We get the scoop on where life has taken her since then, and how it’s all leading up … Episode 69 – Interview: Melisser Elliott & the new Melisser.com! Read More »

Episode 68 (Air Date: May 18th, 2015) Laura sits down with Dreena Burton, author of The Everyday Vegan, Vive le Vegan, eat drink and be vegan, Let Them Eat Vegan, and the e-book Plant-Powered 15, to talk about her newest book Plant-Powered Families. Check out Dreena on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. And check out her website Plant-Powered Kitchen for tons of … Episode 68 – Interview: Dreena Burton on her newest book Plant-Powered Families Read More »

Episode 67 (Air Date: May 9, 2015) Today Ben & Laura celebrate THREE YEARS of Big Fat Vegan Radio with an ALL-PURR episode!  That’s right!  No hisses on this joyous occasion!  Just purrs!  (Even if half of them about Morrissey!) Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: … Episode 67 – We’re 3 Years Old! Read More »

  Episode 66 (Air Date: April 26, 2015) Laura sits down with Kristin Lajeunesse, author of Will Travel for Vegan Food to talk about her exciting new book and the 2 years of travel behind it. Check out Will Travel for Vegan Food on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. And keep updated on Kristin’s book tour and more … Episode 66 – Interview: Kristin Lajeunesse, author of Will Travel for Vegan Food Read More »

Episode 65 (Air Date: April 19, 2015) Ben chats with Annie Hudson, the Social Media Director for Evolve For Animals.  Annie shares with us about the work EFA is doing, as well as her FIVE TIPS for using Facebook effectively as a tool to advocate for animals!!  Believe me, we ALL need these five tips! Evolve for Animals … Episode 65 – Interview: Evolve For Animals (Annie Hudson) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 64 (Air Date: April 17th, 2015) Ben stars in a one man “who-done-it” as he recalls a mysterious marinara.  Then he & Laura gush about all their new members (not to mention our wonderful long time members!) who made it possible for us to start doing weekly RuPaul’s Drag Race “RuCap” episodes…  Stay tuned for those! … Episode 64 – Ugh! Is there dairy in this??? Read More »

  Episode 63 (Air Date: March 29, 2015) Laura sits down with Stephen Kaufman of the Christian Vegetarian Association to talk about what it means to be a vegan with faith and how to address those religious relatives who ask us challenging questions. Check out CVA’s website and all the wonderful resources they have available there. Dr. Kaufman’s … Episode 63 – Interview: Dr. Stephen Kaufman of CVA Read More »

Episode 62 (Air Date: MARCH 19, 2015) This episode is going to seem a bit out of the ordinary. Today Ben is interviewing Damon L. Jacobs (Psychotherapist & PrEP Educator) about HIV Prevention. Did you know that we now have a pill that can actually PREVENT HIV infection by up to 99% when taken daily? If you didn’t … Episode 62 – Interview: Damon Jacobs, HIV Prevention (PrEP) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 61 (Air Date: March 8th, 2015) Ben & Laura get their chat on in a serious way about Vegan Street Fair, the heartbreak of NYC’s loss of The Cinnamon Snail AND San Francisco’s scramble to kickstart a new location for Millennium, plus the legendary Ringling Brothers’ decision to phase out elephant acts and MORE. … Episode 61 – Happy Birthday Ben!! Read More »

  Episode 60 (Air Date: FEBRUARY 15, 2015) Laura sits down with Jessica Schoech from Vegan Street Fair!!! Like Vegan Street Fair on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and Instagram Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: … Episode 60 – Interview: Jessica Schoech of Vegan Street Fair Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 59 (Air Date: JANUARY 31, 2015) Today’s episode starts off with a fun surprise.  SURPRIIIIIIIISE! 😀 In this episode Ben & Laura start by talking about the highlights of 2014 both in their personal lives, and in the world of Animal Rights. Hang in there…  You know Ben doesn’t tell short stories!   As always… – CALL … Episode 59 – The Best of 2014 (Year in Review) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 58 (Air Date: JANUARY 7, 2015) You have been lovely.  You have been patient.  You have been both patient and lovely.  That’s a rare combination. In this episode we finally —  FINALLY — answer some long overdue listener voicemails! As always… – CALL US: (315) VEGAN-01, that’s 315-834-2601 – EMAIL US: bigfatveganradio@gmail.com -TWEET US: @BigFatVegans … Episode 58 – Happy New-Listener-Mail! Read More »

  Episode 57 (Air Date: DECEMBER 30, 2014) Ben chars with Kiki Adami, manager of GustOrganics, a restaurant here in Manhattan that has been veganizing their menu and is now almost totally vegan! Check them out on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Instagram. www.GustOrganics.com Twitter & IG:  @GustOrganics BLOG: http://gustorganics.blogspot.com Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this … Episode 57 – Interview: Kiki Adami (GustOrganics) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 56 (Air Date: DECEMBER 9, 2014) Ben & Laura battle some technical glitches as they try to bring you an episode in time for the holidays.  We know.  We’ve been irregular.  It’s not because we don’t love you. In this episode we take on politicians trying out veganism, an update in the fight to … Episode 56 – The NeverEnding Episode Read More »