Vegan Week

Surely dog-lovers should be behind the idea of a pasttime allowing dogs to have a good old run around, and where they are the 'stars of the show'? In this episode, Dominic, Carlos & Ant examine the true nature of greyhound racing across the globe, and why it very much is NOT something that a caring and compassionate person would support. In the discussion, we mention: https://www.gbgb.org.uk/...

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle. In today's rerun, we hear from the lovely Jennie! For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 22 directly https://zencastr.com/z/Dv4c_g8A **************** Enough of the F...

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle. In today's rerun, we hear from occasional Enough of the Falafel guest Karen. For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 20 directly https://zencastr.com/z/cyJMsHID *****...

Perhaps only the Daily Mail could provide us with a quote to this effect, and so it has proved this week: Former Veganuary communications chief, Toni Vernelli, has provided the seemingly confusing sentiment this week that veganism is actually preventing animal suffering from easing.... No, we weren't quite sure either! Nonetheless, Dominic, Shane & Anthony attempt to dissect this and eight oth...

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle. In today's rerun, we hear from occasional Enough of the Falafel guest Nazia. For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 19 directly https://zencastr.com/z/HNkWQLjG *****...

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle. In today's rerun, we hear from regular Enough of the Falafel guest Dominic. For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 18 directly https://zencastr.com/z/SmrHZfA5 ******...

Happy New Year! Every year, we look back at the last 12 months & crown the winners and losers from the previous year's animal rights & vegan news from around the world. This time around Ant is joined by Shane & Paul; in this second half of the awards show, they discuss.... The Most Annoying Story https://www.farminguk.com/news/tory-council-blasted-for-running-anti-dairy-campaign_65937....

Every year, we look back at the last 12 months & crown the winners and losers from the previous year's animal rights & vegan news from around the world. This time around Ant is joined by Shane & Paul; in this first half of the awards show, they discuss.... The Biggest Impact News Story https://www.v-label.com/news/proveg-nigeria-joins-v-label/ https://vegconomist.com/retail-e-commerce/...

Our third annual play-along festive quiz, with a vegan & animal rights twist: Will Julie win for the second consecutive year? Can Paul avoid the ignomany of three successive defeats? How will Kate perform on her debut? And what will Dominic's specialist subject be? There's only one way to find out! We love hearing from you dear listener, so whether you're correcting us, submitting your score,...

Ok, fine, we might not be your favourite vegans...but you've definitely got some messages from us! Welcome to the first of our holiday specials, featuring messages from some of our brilliant contributors to the show over the last 12 months. Stay tuned for more seasonal specials over the next two weeks, before we get the ball rolling again in Veganuary! Mentioned in this episode... Dominic's publis...

So many of us have changed our lives to become vegan because of hard-hitting video productions, detailing the horrors of animal agriculture & other forms of exploitation...and yet perhaps even more will say that graphic footage will prevent them from watching a film or short video. And that's before we get to the whole host of adverts that have been banned in recent years for arguably the most...

The EU debate around plant-based products and semantics welcomes Paul McCartney this week. The former Beatle hasn't necessarily given any new insights, but will his celebrity help law-makers more likely to see common-sense? As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **********...

It's top of Google (when you search for "vegan film released 2025") but what do Ant, Shane & Mark think of Vegan Zombie's...vegan zombie film?! The first twenty minutes or so is spoiler free, but do listen out for when we start to reveal plot points that aren't covered in the trailer. For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.a44movie.com/ To see the trailer, visit https://www...

A sickeningly sanitised version of the story of an escaped reindeer from "Santa's Enchanted Forest" did the rounds last week, with little to no mention of animal rights or indeed the likely real-life experiences endured by this innocent incarcerated creature. If nothing else, we at Enough of the Falafel can proudly step in to give an alternative perspective on such happenings. As well as these sto...

There are dozens of new seasonal plant based goodies to sample this year...but how will Dominic, Kate & Anthony be spending their money & time during the holiday season this year? In this episode, the trio discuss plant-based turkey, cooking from scratch, supporting small vegan ventures & when might be a good time to advocate for animals this season. As  ever, we love hearing your...

Bring on the deep-fried battered Oreos! This week the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine released news of their latest study, showing that even 'unhealthy' plant based foods (such as orange juice, and potatoes?!) were better at encouraging weight-loss, than the so-called Mediterranean diet. So another reason to leave fish & chicken of your plate perhaps? As well as these stories, K...

In many ways 'Open Philanthropy' & 'Effective Altruism' aren't new concepts; moreover, these philosphical approaches to one's veganism (or just general decision-making) aren't the sexiest of phrases either. However, in many ways they are central concepts that hold an extra impetus when thinking about social justice and how we can use our limited resources to affect the biggest positive change....

Shame on the University of Exeter this week, for their non-solution to the problems surrounding the needless plundering of the world's seas & oceans for 'food': Inland, hell-hole swimming pools full of prawns. FFS.... Perhaps they've just not considered the thought of not eating them? As well as these stories, Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan &...

Julie, Dominic & Ant read through the mailbag & read your emails in this episode, featuring discussions about Instagram account takeovers, vegan cats & dogs, anti-greyhound racing campaigns and clarification on the Hunting Act. This episode is sponsored by the Neil Awareness Board, increasing visibility of all Neils across the globe ;) To feature on our next mailbag episode, or to get...

Well, that's perhaps what they'd have you think. But it doesn't take much digging to reveal that the champagne needs to stay on ice for quite a while, before animal advocates can truly celebrate. And where's James Herriot when you need him?! Perhaps taking on the persona of an AI Bot, is the answer! UK Vets are concerned that AI might not be the best placed to advocate for farmed animals' welfare....

Project Phoenix (https://www.project-phoenix.org.uk/about) want to "build the power of the animal freedom movement in the UK into an unstoppable force for change​". Hard to disagree with that. What is perhaps more controversial are their assertions that what has been lacking until now has been cohesion and collective power. In this episode, Julie, Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss whether the moveme...

Sort it out? Or stay the heck away! In this week's pod, we put the spotlight on New Zealand's attempts to go 'predator free' by 2050 to help out their 'native' flora & fauna...by destroying more-or-less everything else. A complex issue, with no real winners, but certainly an interesting context to ponder. As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss six other bits of news from the...

...and if we can, what should we do with that information? In this episode, Shane, Dominic, Julie & Ant examine the work of the Welfare Footprint Institute (https://welfarefootprint.org/) and ask if there is value in quantifying the lived experiences of animals subjected to animal agriculture. During the episode we refer to this article from Vox too:  https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/46...

After a false dawn five years ago, once again the Polish government have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning fur farms. But will it go through this time? And how do we feel about the compensation packages being offered for those who have made a living from this awful business? Dominic, Kate, Freedom & Anthony discuss this, as well as nine other stories from the week's vegan & animal...

Every week, all around the world, people will 'bear witness' as animals are driven through slaughterhouse gates towards their completely unnecessary deaths. But why do people do this, and what benefits can there possibly be, if no animals are saved? And at what cost can these actions come? Ant, Carlos & Kate talk through their opinions & experiences of this type of activism. For more info...