Vegan Hacks

I just got back from Las Vegas, and I'm sharing my favorite vegan food experiences from hidden local gems to restaurants that completely exceeded my expectations. In this episode I talk about incredible spots like Chef Kenny's, Earthly, Tacotarian, Daikon Sushi, Tarantino's, Crossroads, and the all-you-can-eat vegan Korean BBQ experience at Master Kim's. I also explain why I th...

Can Bitcoin align with vegan values? Or are the two worlds completely incompatible? In this episode, I sit down with Ethan Turer , author of the upcoming book Bitcoin Is Vegan , to explore one of the most unexpected conversations we've had on the podcast. We discuss:  Why Ethan believes Bitcoin and veganism share the same ethical foundations.   Whether Bitcoin mining is really bad for the env...

Jason made a video comparing fresh vs frozen tofu and realized that so many people have so many various ways preparing tofu!  We discuss in this podcast Send us Fan Mail

Is there a distrust of plant based influencers in the vegan community?  Jason discusses this!  Send us Fan Mail

My thoughts on popular You Tuber and social media personality Gaz Oakley admitting on a podcast that he's eating animals now. Send us Fan Mail

Celebrity vegans are cashing checks, plant-based giants are pivoting hard, and veganism is somehow becoming political theater. In this episode, Jason reacts to Lizzo’s Chili’s rib ad, Beyond Meat’s new protein drink strategy, and the growing culture war around plant-based eating. Send us Fan Mail

Billie Eilish said: “Eating meat is inherently wrong" and there was a huge backlash from people online that are mostly from the progressive left wing side.  Why does veganism trigger people emotionally? Send us Fan Mail

Here is an edited version of Jason's speech at Earth Day San Diego!  Send us Fan Mail

A conversation with Amanda Persi, founder of The The Getaway Co. a company that designs plant-forward culinary trips so vegans can explore food cultures around the world without compromising their values. https://thegetawayco.com/ instagram @thegetawayco Send us Fan Mail

What happens when one of the biggest names in vegan content considers dropping the word “vegan” from their brand? The Korean Vegan recently shared she’s thinking about rebranding and it raises a bigger question: is “vegan” helping or hurting creators in 2026?  Also VHP talks about his tofu making journey.  Send us Fan Mail

Bro culture has officially entered the plant-based aisle and it might be killing it. In this episode, we break down why brands like Beyond Eat Just and Impossible are chasing high-protein, gym-focused trends instead of what actually matters: taste, price, and real-world appeal. Are vegan companies targeting the wrong audience? And is that why mainstream adoption is stalling? Let’s get into it. Sen...

At Expo West I expected a plant-forward food show… but what I found instead raised a lot of questions. In this episode of the Vegan Hacks Podcast , I break down the surprising presence of meat products and even beef tallow at what used to feel like a very vegan-friendly event. I also sit down with some incredible founders pushing plant-based innovation forward: • Liz Kang , Founder and Co-CEO of M...

Will Animal Protein Dominate Expo West This Year? Next week, the natural foods world descends on Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim. The Super Bowl of natural foods  In past years, it felt like a plant-based paradise — innovated alt-meats launching, vegan innovation exploding down every aisle. And yes… there will be new important, plant launches. There always are. But the bigger question this y...

In this episode, we dive into the Vegandale festival backlash and rebrand, discuss growing concerns about vegan brands using non-vegan marketing or alienating the community, and tackle the uncomfortable but important conversation about wealth and privilege in vegan culture. Send us Fan Mail

Jason sits down with social media creator and vegan activist Anita Dollar (IG: @veg.anitadollar) for a relaxed but powerful conversation over lunch at Vromage in West Hollywood. They discuss influencing in the plant-based space, culture, and vegan activism both online and in real life. Send us Fan Mail

Jason hits the Fancy Food Show to eat snacks, absorb vibes, and take the temperature of vegan food culture. Featuring conversations with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan, @sgt_vegan) and Noah Hyams (@vegpreneur, @vegancuts) on the current state of veganism, the industry shakeout, and what’s actually worth paying attention to. Send us Fan Mail

This podcast is about how it is impossible to achieve vegan purity, even though some claim it!  Join Jason as he takes an urban hike and rants into a microphone about the the state of vegan in 2026.  Send us Fan Mail

Two restaurants. Two opposite decisions.  One added dairy and eggs to their menu  chasing “flexibility,” broader appeal, and short-term survival.  The other went all in and committed to being 100% vegan .    Send us Fan Mail

A recent confession on Reddit went viral: someone admitted they were paid by a meat-industry group to infiltrate Reddit and other platforms pretending to be vegan, creating fake health scares and sowing doubt about plant-based diets. We break down the thread, what it reveals about industry disinformation, and why it matters for anyone who eats vegan or supports animal-friendly food.  Also Jason br...

Here is my speech from World Vegan Fest about my social media journey!   I was nervous, never did anything like it before but I survived!  Send us Fan Mail

Today on the Vegan Hacks Podcast, we’re joined by Leonore , the certified vegan nutritionist and creator of Itadakihealthy,   a coaching and content hub dedicated to helping people thrive on a plant-based diet in Japan. Originally from Germany and now based in Tokyo for over a decade, Leonore shares her journey of building a vibrant vegan community in a country known for its culinary traditions. W...

At the World Economy Summit, Impossible Foods’ CEO argued that plant-based food has become “too political” and hinted at a future hybrid burger made with both beef and Impossible protein. Here is a link to the entire interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9g-ZwajME&t=624s Send us Fan Mail

Big moves, big bans, and big crashes in the plant-based world this week.   Vegan Besties keeps the momentum going with their third location, proving that community and comfort food can still win in a shaky economy. Meanwhile, the EU just voted to ban words like “burger” and “sausage” from plant-based foods (because apparently people can’t tell tofu from a cow). And Beyond Meat’s stock? Yeah… it’s...

In this episode, I take you through the highs and lows of being vegan in Tokyo — from hunting down plant-based eats in the land of green onion overload to navigating the challenges of dining with omnivores. Then we shift gears to the business world: Beyond Meat has announced a major restructuring plan. What does it mean for the future of plant-based meat? Is it a fresh start, or the beginning of t...

Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based Thrilling Bakon . David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened up about the challenges of growing a plant-based business in a slow-burn market. more info here https://www.thrillingfoods.com/ Send us Fan Mail