Big Fat Vegan Radio

  Episode 55 (Air Date: NOVEMBER 15, 2014) Laura sits down with Co-Founder and Executive Director at Animal Place Kim Sturla Chatting about turkeys, how to celebrate Thanksgiving right and their upcoming event Thank the Turkeys! Like Animal Place on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and Instagram Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of … Episode 55 – Interview: Thank the Turkeys with Kim Sturla! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 54 (Air Date: OCTOBER 23, 2014) Today Laura & Ben get together for their first regular episode in a while.  Thanks for your patience while BOTH of us moved into new apartments!!  It’s been an ordeal, but we’re both ready to get back in the swing of bringing you more regular content. In this … Episode 54 – Happy Octoberween! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 53 (Air Date: SEPTEMBER 21, 2014) Today I spoke with Murry Cohen & Rick Bogle about Vivisection, and specifically the Maternal Detachment experiments being conducted on baby monkeys at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Murry Cohen is a psychiatrist living and practicing in Virginia who treats adults with depression and substance abuse problems who has … Episode 53: Interview – Murry Cohen & Rick Bogle (Vivisection at UW-Madison) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 52 (Air Date: AUGUST 27, 2014) I am so excited to share this interview with you!  Kip Andersen, one of the filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” took time to chat with Big Fat Vegan Radio about this groundbreaking new movie which you are sure to love (and to SHARE!) … Episode 52 – Interview: Cowspiracy (Kip Andersen) Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 51 (Air Date: AUGUST 13, 2014) OMG!  It has been over TWO MONTHS since our last episode!  Our apologies.  As we will explain, it’s been a tough couple of months for each of us.  But we’re back with a new fundraiser episode, tons of vegan love (yes, listener emails!), some special offers, and an awesome new … Episode 51 – Summer Fundraiser! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 50 (Air Date: JUNE 2, 2014) Today Michael Harren dropped by right before Ben & Laura were supposed to record — so we made him our special guest co-host for a day!  We had so much fun and BARELY stayed on task!  You’re welcome! CHECK OUT MICHAEL’S KICKSTARTER so you can help him turn his … Episode 50 – THE Michael Harren! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 49 (Air Date: MAY 25, 2014) Ben is joined by Naomi Hiltz and Miles Shane of the upcoming documentary “Farming Humans”, a new documentary by Hiltz Squared Media that is going to turn the typical social experiment on its head when it takes 12 human volunteers and drops them into the lives of factory farmed animals. … Episode 49 – Interview: Farming Humans Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 48 (Air Date: MAY 6, 2014) Laura sits down with Alethea, Kid Vegan Chef, her amazing mom Tess Challis, and her awesome friend Faith! Buy Tess’s books HERE Check out Get Waisted and Radiant Health, Inner Wealth Please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this episode! – CALL … Episode 48 – Interview: Alethea, Kid Vegan Chef, with special guests Tess Challis and her friend Faith! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 47 (Air Date: MAY 1st, 2014) Uhmmm…..   How did we make it to TWO YEARS already?!?!?  Laura and Ben reminisce on some of their happiest memories of the podcast.  Ben also announces some special plans in the works!  Scroll down for details, and please be in touch and let us know what you thought of this … Episode 47 – Our Two Year Anniversary! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 46 (Air Date: APRIL 17, 2014) Laura sits down with Jamie J. Hagen to discuss VAGINAS. Just kidding. Well sort of but not really. Follow Jamie on Twitter! Check out all the amazing reusable menstrual products! The Diva Cup Lunapads Gladrags Reusable pads available on Etsy Vegansaurus’s must read: A Vegan Lady’s Guide … Episode 46- LADY TIME! Interview with Jamie J. Hagen Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 45 (Air Date: APRIL 5th, 2014) Spring is here!  And so is a new episode of Big Fat Vegan Radio!  Are you guys enjoying Drag Race as much as we are?  OMG, YOU GUYS!  Today Ben & Laura are discussing some new advances in the fight against animal testing, air our grievances … Episode 45 – Can we stop animal testing already?! C’mon! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 44 (Air Date: MARCH 27th, 2014) INTERVIEW: Our Hen House with Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan Has it been too long since our last interview episode?  IT HAS??? I’m right on top of that, Rose! Today I interviewed Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan from Our Hen House! For those who have been … Episode 44 – Interview: Our Hen House Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 43 (Air Date: MARCH 22nd, 2014) (Date of Live Show: March 2nd, 2014) Woohoooooo!!!!  It’s that time of year again!  Time for the Big Fat Vegan LIVE SHOW, held this year at XES Lounge, with DJ Brian Kalinowski. XES Lounge 157 West 24th Street New York, NY PURRS & PURRS (That’s right… … Episode 43 – LIVE SHOW 2014! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 42 (Air Date: FEBRUARY 20th, 2014) Happy month of Love y’all! Ben and Laura discuss some depressing news but they manage to lighten the mood by making fun of each other and getting very excited about the NYCVFF 2014 and our live show coming up next weekend! Please be in touch and … Episode 42 – Love is in the Air! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 41 (Air Date: JANUARY 31, 2014) Happy New Year, peoples!  Lots of new things to talk about, a few shenanigans, and a BIG FAT ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of this episode, so be sure to listen to the whole thing!  PLUS — Ben has probably never been so excited to share a … Episode 41 – Happy 2014! Read More »

SHOW NOTES Episode 40 (Air Date: JANUARY 26, 2014) Laura sits down with Toni Okamoto to discuss her wonderful blog Plant Based on a Budget Check out “7 Ways to Eat Good on a Hood Budget” by Stic of Dead Prez here. Food plans for the budget challenge can be found here. Toni also works for … Episode 40 – Interview: Toni Okamoto of Plant Based on a Budget Read More »

SHOW NOTES: Episode 39 (Air Date: JANUARY 3, 2014)   Ben interviews David Karopkin, founder of GooseWatch NYC about his efforts to stop the killing of New York City’s Canada geese. David was born and raised in NYC.  He founded GooseWatch NYC in 2011 to call attention to New York City’s policy of killing Canada geese … Episode 39 – Interview: David Karopkin (GooseWatch NYC) Read More »

SHOW NOTES: Episode 38 (Air Date: December 20, 2013) Don’t forget, our fundraiser is still going on until January 15, 2014!! Tis the season to like GIVE and stuff. Thanks for your ongoing support! You can support us the following ways: –  Donate your account! –  Shop at Vegan Cuts! –  Sign up for the Vegan Cuts Snack Box OR Beauty Box! … Episode 38 – Happy Herrrlidays! Read More »

SHOW NOTES: Episode 37 (Air Date: December 16, 2013) FUNDRAISER DEADLINE:  January 15, 2014!! Welcome to our winter fundraising show! You can support us the following ways: –  Donate your account! –  Shop at Vegan Cuts! –  Sign up for the Vegan Cuts Snack Box OR Beauty Box! –  Make a one time donation! –  Become a member! Members receive all Winter … Episode 37 – Our Winter Fundraiser! Read More »

SHOW NOTES: Episode 36 (Air Date: NOVEMBER 28, 2013)   Ben interviews Karen Dawn, author of “Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals” about her annual turkey rescue! Watch Karen love and care for Anne & Jessica, two lucky turkeys she rescued for the holidays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68qaX3ZoZek Did you know that you can actually … Episode 36 – Interview: Karen Dawn (“Thanking the Monkey”) Read More »