Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinct Here's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-wild-cat-is-considered-possibly-extinct-in-thailand-researchers-just-caught-it-on-camera-for-the-first-time-in-about-30-years-180987928/ In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll sh...

Hey Pickles! We sincerely hope that you're okay.  We are frankly exhausted by what's happening in the US and around the world. Sam has returned from the UK, and we look forward to sharing all of her adventures with you next week. In the meantime, we are releasing this replay of Ep. 174 which includes a guide to effective peaceful protest. For a printable guide, please see the show notes...

Hey Pickles! Happy New Year!  We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure! We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway! Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we're releasing replays of some of our favorite episodes from the past! Please enjoy this replay of episode 143, and we will talk to you in the new year. Much love,  Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon    https://www.p...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we will be releasing some replays of past episodes.  This week, we take another look at Ep 162. This episode dives into the finances of several vegan advocacy organizations. Our Noteworthy segment in this episode shares some of the best vegan meal delivery services that are available. Have you ever...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we ask how & why are raccoons becoming the next companion animal? Here's the article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8j48e5z2o In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share 10 things that we wish someone had told us before becoming vegan. Here's the article https://vegoutmag.com/life...

Hey Pickles! Welcome back!  Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell why many are upset by what a teacher fed to a pet snake in her classroom. In our Noteworthy segment, the drama surrounding the recent sale of Miyokos Creamery continues. We’ll tell you what we know so far. And, in Our Main Topic, many vegans are responding to a Reddit post. The original poster c...

Hey Pickles! This week, we're releasing a replay of Ep 166. It's our Holiday Survival Guide. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. We are thankful for you!!! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcuc...

Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’re looking into why some skunks are losing their stripes. Here's the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/striped-skunks-predators-prey-colors In our Noteworthy segment, NY Transit Union is suing animal rights group, claiming they initiated a smear campa...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats? Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htm In our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation. And, in Our...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! Our deepest sympathies go out to our friend Natina, owner of Buffalo's V Spot. Her son, Pharaoh passed away suddenly & unexpectedly. He leaves behind a wife, and four beautiful children. Here is a link to a Go Fund Me to help his family in this incredibly difficult time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/suppor...

Hey Pickles! Happy Vegan Halloween!  Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files, we’re reminding you why dairy is scary! Watch the Viva Scary Dairy Ad here: https://youtu.be/Bo8yFT53kpk?si=6EkuXdBqiGLFmGwN In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you all about the Vegan Street Humane Halloween E - cookbook that’s packed with fun spooky themed recipes. We’ll also tell you how you can ge...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files explores weird animals at the bottom of the ocean that challenge our understanding of life! Here's the article: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scientists-found-weird-animals-bottom-151344240.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJrcQ4-B8tC...

Hey Pickles! How ya doin? Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files explores a new dinosaur that was discovered in Argentina, and we’ll tell you what they found in the mouth of this amazing non human animal! Here's the article: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dinosaur-argentina-crocodile-rcna233309 In our Noteworthy segment, Marineland in Ontario Canada claims...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files Roadside zoo owner, and circus runner,  Ryan Easley killed by tiger in Oklahoma. Check out the article here: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/captive-tiger-kills-owner-roadside-zoo In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA and other federal agencies posting banners on their websites with propaganda...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files explores how scientists at King’s College in London are using sheep’s wool to create a toothpaste that they claim repairs damaged enamel in human teeth. Here's the article: https://news.sky.com/story/toothpaste-made-with-hair-naturally-repairs-tooth-enamel-scientists-discover-13414542 In our...

Hey Pickles! We're celebrating our 200th Episode!!! We have you to thank for reaching this milestone! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files tells a story of how some students at Cornell University brought a bear into their dorm after hunting & killing it. In our Noteworthy segment, the very first car certified by the Vegan Society! What is it? Can we get it? And, in...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well. Here's the link for the Buffalo Rodeo. Please contact Buffalo Riverworks & voice your concerns. https://buffaloriverworks.com/event/beat-the-beast-cross-over-the-line/ Here's the link to the Goodles Mac & Cheese recall: https://www.today.com/food/recall/mac-cheese-recall-goodles-vegan-truffle-ingredients-allergy-rcna231339?fbclid=IwdGRleA...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files exposes a Denmark zoo that requested patrons to donate their pets. Why????  In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a vegan food & travel series streaming on Peacock! Here's a link to the article & interview:   https://www.forksoverknives.com/people/mena-massoud-on-peacock...

Hey Pickles! We hope you're well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files explains how a particularly wily campsite visitor has been stealing unusual belongings from campers! In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how 20 vegan products rank at Trader Joes! Here's the list from VegOut: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-the-20-best-vegan-products-at-trader-joes...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well. Here's what's happening in today's show.  This week’s Y Files looks into why folks on Martha’s Vineyard can no longer eat meat & dairy. Here's the article: https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/marthas-vineyard-ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme-90wvpt35b In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how laid off chefs from Planta’s...

Hey Pickles! Welcome to Covid Cast. Christine has Covid so we tried to keep this week's episode a little on the short side. But, we have a lot to tell you! In this installment of The Y Files, we tell you about a strange tradition involving wild ponies in Virginia. Here's the article we reference: https://apnews.com/article/chincoteague-wild-ponies-annual-swim-1cd1e5d21b8ab35bd5314cf6dc27...

Hey Pickles,  We hope you're well. This week, we wanted to do an episode on the lighter side. We think we all could use a break from the avalanche of bad news that is the world we're living in right now. We have a very special guest on the show this week, and in our Main Topic, we play a fun summertime themed game of Would You Rather. In this week's Why Files, we talk about an inter...

Hey Pickles! We're releasing a replay of EP 153 this week because....life. Here's what's in the episode:  We have a Listener Recipe! It's Crystal's Delicious Vegan Egg Rolls! Here's her recipe so you can make them at home!  Ingredients: A whole Napa cabbage chopped, a brick of firm tofu ground, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, a tablespoon of gin...

Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! This week in our Y Files, where we tell stories of strange and unusual news in the world of animals & veganism, we look into a strange case of animal smuggling involving a Mexican border crossing and a Volkswagen Pissat. In our Noteworthy segment, in an unsurprising move, Republicans mount fight against animal welfare laws in California. Here's a...