The Be Kind Podcast

We're on site at Peace Will Follow, our area's newest farmed animal sanctuary, to talk with Andy, one of its owners and founders! This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the how, why, and what of running a sanctuary.   Peace Will Follow Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/PeaceWillFollowAnimalSanctuary   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at bekindpodcast@g...

Alysoun comes on the show to share her experiences with activism, horses, and more! She blows our minds with so much information on the horse racing industry and we hope that you get a lot out of the conversation too! This episode just reinforces to us at AASCPA that there is so much work to do, but, with people like Alysoun on our team, we know we'll make the world a loving and compassionate plac...

Maritsa comes on the show to tell us about intersectionality and the vegan movement! There's so much we can learn to be better allies to all causes, not simply veganism! She has such a fascinating story that takes us all over the world of veganism and activism. Also, be sure to check out her business, the Lancaster Vegan Cheese Company, for delicious noms!   The Lancaster Vegan Cheese Company - ht...

Courtney comes back on the show to tell us about Lancaster Vegfest in 2021! It’s been quite a ride for her and her work and we’re so excited to see her thriving. We also talk about Ernest Hemingway for a bit…   Lancaster VegFest - https://pavegfest.com/     Sponsors of Lancaster VegFest Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative - http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/ Lemon Street Market - http://www.lemonstre...

Amy and Fernandos come on the show to talk about her unique vegan journey and raising a vegan dog! Amy has a lot of insight and thoughts about activism and the Animal Advocates so we hope our listeners learn a thing or two about what we're all about!   https://compassioncircle.com   https://carna4.com/our-products/flora4-raw-food-topping/   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JWQ8ZF1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_...

We go international again and speak to Olivia about veganism across the pond in the UK! We touch on vegan staples, celebrities, regionalism, and more in this super fun episode.   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aH...

Rah joins us this week to discuss the common anti-vegan retort: What about plants? We have an amazing conversation and go deep into this question! Rah is an expert in this field who has given it way more thought than we have so we are honored she offered to come on the show!   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://...

Odds are, if you're vegan and active on Facebook, you've stumbled across the amazing Facebook group, Fatass Vegans Are Awesome . John and Lisa, the co-founders of the group, come on the show to talk about why they made it and what it's all about. As of July 5, there are about 13,000 people in the group who come together to share their vegan noms and celebrate all things vegan food!   Fatass Vegans...

Zack and Jamie come on the show to tell us how AASCPA's vegan challenge led them to become vegan! They also share lots of food and zero waste tips! We're super pumped for this episode because we have ANOTHER vegan challenge coming up! Share or click this link to get involved: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLDA19pkI8BR3IaZTarVnTjPvZCCFz-R1Ixj1jaXn3FWb6Ow/viewform?fbclid=IwAR09pdFSY1_mkJ...

You know her, you love her, you eat her cheezes. It's Amber the Cheeze Lady! She joins us to talk about her vegan journey and why she loves cheezes.    Amber's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amburr Skye Michael Conroy website - https://thegentlechef.com/ The Non-Dairy Evolution Cookbook - https://www.amazon.com/Non-Dairy-Evolution-Cookbook-Modernist-Plant-Based/dp/1499590423   Questions, comm...

Lauren calls in from Maryland to talk about No Meat Athlete - Baltimore and geek out with Joe on veganism and running!   Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/6GfgNMQwkC0     No Meat Athlete - https://www.nomeatathlete.com/ No Meat Athlete - Baltimore Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BaltimoreNMA/ Lauren's Blog - http://www.live-full.com/   Lauren's email - lauren@live-fu...

Melissa, a fellow member of our Board of Directors, joins the Be Kind team to give an update on the Compassion Continues campaign, share some more of her story, and go off on tangents with us!   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -  https://podcasts.go...

Joe sits down with Jeff from Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary after a hard day of volunteer with the Animal Advocates of South Central PA to talk about pigs! (and other less magical things too)   Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKSQYyAmDI   Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary - http://www.wrfas.org/home.html   Jeff's contact info: 410.301.9866 and info@wrf...

We bring you more Seth so he can fill us in on the awesome things happening with the Central PA Animal Lovers Activities Group! We're doing all the things and want you to join us!   The Facebook group in question - https://www.facebook.com/groups/297742091585012   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://open.spotify....

Seth makes us read another book so we decided to examine some of the ideas in "Animal Liberation" with Peter Singer. Spoiler alert: Joe and Seth disagree. Also, we talk a lot about cake.   Animal Liberation - https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Definitive-Classic-Movement/dp/0061711306   Seth's IG - https://www.instagram.com/sethdellinger/   Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest?...

Nathan comes on the podcast to talk about his political work and veganism! He’s also looking to help any vegans out there get active in politics so please reach out to him using the contact info below if you want to make big changes happen for the animals.   Nathan Lund’s Contact Info – Cell: 570.468.7733, Email nathan@nalund.com     Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at ...

Momma Jah makes our 50th episode one to remember by telling us about her views on equity, capitalism, spirituality, positivity, and more! We barely touched on her health journey, but it's truly inspiring! Check out the links below to learn more and follow her on the socials! Watch the video of the interview on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRlb4gh2CLI     https://www.faceb...

Rev. Tom Harris from Govans Presbyterian Church schools us on the relationship between veganism and Christianity. We talk about what it means to be a neighbor, navigating life as a Christian vegan, and answer the question everyone, mostly Joe, has been asking: Is transubstantiation vegan? Plus, the hummus vs. guac battle heats up!   Tom's email - tom​@govanspres.org Tom's church's website - govans...

This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at Humane Action Pittsburgh, who recently interviewed our own Joe Kirkenir on their podcast! Listen to hear Joe fail miserably at trivia and offer some of his personal insights on veganism.   Humane Action Pittsburgh Website - http://www.humaneactionpittsburgh.org/   Humane Action Pittsburgh Podcast - https://humaneactionpodcast.podb...

Carlos comes on the podcast to talk about veganism in Mexico and working in the restaurant industry as a vegan. Plus, another vote in the hummus v. guac debate…   Follow Carlos on Instagram @tacomadrez  or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ZERO.KAOZ Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show...

Joe and John chat with the one and only (and a personal hero of Joe's) MCR from York College about the intersections of vegan art and vegan college life! MCR also shares his heartwarming and inspiring vegan journey!   York College Galleries Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yorkcollegegalleries/ York College Galleries Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yorkcollegepa/ MCR’s email – mclayrob@yc...

Joe and John get on the phone with Brian to reminisce about the vegan music scene and crazy shows along with a talk about fermented foods! Stay tuned after the outro for a secret recipe! Check out his Instagram:  https://instagram.com/artofbg?igshid=1dc His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009170009101 And his music on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCK4EqlDNznILhDEwLm7TR...

Rissa opens up a bag of gummy worms with her amazing vegan stories! We didn't get close to talking about everything we wanted to discuss, but had a blast hearing about vegan events, press, poetry, and more. We can't wait to have her back on the show!   Vegetarian Resource Group - www.vrg.org     Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://o...

Joe, John, and Jason from the York County Economic Alliance talk about the local vegan scene, ethical dilemmas at work, and vegan food! PS – The phrase we were looking for was “Befriending more flies with molasses”   Jason McSherry email - JMcSherry@yceapa.org   Jason McSherry Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mcsherry.581 Vegan idioms - https://www.peta.org/features/animal-friendly-idioms...

Gina gives Joe and John the details on her amazing farmed animal sanctuary: Huckleberry Trails! There will be goats!   Huckleberry Trails - https://huckleberrytrails.org/ John’s dad with Pongo - https://www.boredpanda.com/dad-three-weeks-old-baby-goat/ Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at  bekindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on.. Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm...