The Bloody Vegans Podcast

In this week's episode Jim chats with Captain Peter Hammarstedt of marine conservation organisation Sea Shepherd. Despite his youth Captain Hammarstedt is a Sea Shepherd veteran with over 14 years tenure defending the oceans having joined the conservation group as soon as he was old enough to submit an application. In addition to his responsibilities as Captain of the M/Y Bob Barker, Captain H...

Lorri Delahunty is the Owner of  VEGAN Happy Clothing www.veganhappyclothing.co.uk FaceBook  @veganhappyclothing Instagram  @veganhappyclothing Lorris is also the founder of  Exposing Cruelty  - an organisation highlighting the hideous vivisection industry and currently trying to amass a 'Beagle Rescue Army' www.exposingcruelty.com FaceBook  @exposingcruelty.com Instagram  @exposingcruelty...

Freya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off and her mission is to show that vegan baking is just as delicious if not more so than ‘regular’ baking and, when all the ingredients are available from your local supermarket, there’s no reason not to give it a try. Try any of the 70 reassuringly familiar recipes and you’ll be amazed that they’re so effortlessly vegan. From sim...

Sophia Ellis is an incredible human being, through great personal adversity she has risen to elite level international competition standard within her chosen sport of powerlifting. Sophia is unique in so many ways; mentally resilient, physically powerful & compassionately vegan to name just three. In this week's episode 20 of The Bloody Vegans podcast Jim chats with Sophia about her journe...

A look back at a classic episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast you may have missed first time round. A groundbreaking new documentary, They’re Trying to Kill Us, features notable leaders and influencers from the fields of Hip Hop, medicine, sports, entertainment, policy, and politics weighing in on the singular most deadly threat to American society. ABOUT THE FILM Co-directors John Lewis and Keega...

Joan Landino and Jane Buckley are the Therapy Twins. Identical twin sisters, licensed caregivers, and lifelong seekers who use their own brand of humor and vulnerability to tell revealing stories about their childhood, family, marriages, divorces, dating and motherhood. Their mission is to help people LOVE MORE, FEAR LESS. Joan and Jane say that we all have a tiger biting at our heels – the tiger...

Kellogg’s Cornflakes, HUEL shakes, Marmite, Cow & Gate baby formula, Tesco’s plain flour, Soreen Bars, Sainsbury’s Orange Juice, Oatly Oat Milk, Nutri-Grain Bars, Slimfast…  All of these products have one thing in common. They contain synthetic (not natural) vitamins and minerals.  What are the synthetic vitamins made of? Do they work like natural vitamins? Are there negative side effects? The...

NEONShe is an incredible musician currently based in Manchester, soon to be based in Japan. NEONShe's new single Ride The Tide is OUT NOW. You can find the single and more at the below links... https://neonshe.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/neonshe

Tina Newman is the CCO of 'Peace in a Pod Productions' and creator of the “Vivi the Supervegan” brand. Her books are endorsed by Vegan Trader and Vegan Founded networks and in 2022 Tina was the recipient of the Vegan Choice Award. She is an ambassador for the Animal Justice Project and has previously been a topical journalist for The Vegan Review. She has an HND in Stage & Screen with...

Tim is the founder of VegfestUK, the UK’s biggest vegan events, and manager of Yaoh Ltd, the UK’s pioneer vegan hemp company. Tim went vegan in 1984 on humanitarian grounds, having gone pretty much plant based in 1980 as an act of political rebellion. You can find out more about Vegfest at https://www.vegfest.co.uk/

Chef Danielle Maupertuis, is a Belgian Vegan Pastry Chef with a deep connection to chocolate. Danielle has had an impressive career as an Executive Pastry Chef, having worked in renowned 5-star hotels both in the UK, such as Marriott and Red Carnation Luxury Hotels, and internationally in places like Greece and Lebanon. Notably, she was part of the team at the Beirut Marriott Hotel, which marked t...

You can Pre-order Ed & Natasha's amazing new book at this link https://edsbred.com/product/the-bred-book/ Originally from Kent in the UK, Ed has always worked in fine dining kitchens around the world and has been making sourdough since 2008. Ed and Natasha moved to Canada in 2013 to snowboard for a season. They both worked in hospitality and Ed worked in farm-to-table restaurant Alta Bistr...

BOSH need no introduction to most however from their website... "We exist to give you everything you need to enjoy delightful food that is incredibly satisfying and tasty, all using just plants. So, whether you’re thinking about reducing the amount of meat you eat, or you don’t eat animal products at all, our recipes and products are perfect for you. HOW WE STARTED ... If you’d told us ten ye...

Hannah Coyne, Campaigns Manager from The Vegan Society joins me on this week's episode to chat about The Vegan Society's 'Live Vegan for Less' campaign. Many people still believe that vegan food is always more expensive than non-vegan food. Whilst some of the latest plant-based alternatives to meat and cheese are exciting, the cost can also add up. We know from experience that bein...

Aoife is a qualified physical therapist with 12 years experience. She’s also a passionate personal trainer. Lorna is a certified holistic nutrition consultant with 4 years experience in the field, and a certified reiki practitioner. They are both certified breathwork instructors, and certified qigong instructors. In this episode we explore Aoife and Lorna's journey into veganism, what Breathwo...

The Ravens Corps are a youth-led collective liberation movement and nonprofit organisation dedicated to fighting injustice in all its forms, including in US schools. From their site... "The Raven Corps is a youth-led movement of activists devoted to building a just and sustainable future for ALL animals and our natural world. We identify issues, organize, and take action using a consistent an...

In this week's episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast I introduce a brand new podcast by Author Tracey Kleber entitled The Unexpected Activist Podcast. In this episode Tracey chats with Frances Gonzales Founder and Owner of Vegan Wines and learn what differentiates a vegan wine from a non-vegan wine and how drinking, sharing and selling vegan wine can be its own form of activism. We’ll also lear...

In this week's episode I chat with 'I could never go vegan' Director Tom Pickering, as we chat about the forthcoming documentary. You can find out more about the documentary at https://icouldnevergovegan.co.uk/. You can also find out more about the film on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icouldnevergovegan_movie/ We also discuss the brand new campaign: Running on Plants - a promo video is l...

In this episode Jim chat to Jess from Vegan Punks. Vegan Punks make simple vegan recipes from around the world. Including vegan Thai recipes, classic British food and more Asian inspired food. From vegan curries to stir fries and even the odd dessert. Plus, if you're looking for vegan meals that are ready in a flash, their Under 30 Minute section is for you. You can find Jess & Dan over at https:/...

In this week's episode Jim is joined by Angie Bell host of The Vegan Fashion Show. The Vegan Fashion Show is a charitable event that showcases vegan collections from multiple designers and brands on the catwalk. At the event you can also enjoy vegan vendors, speakers, musical guests, creative dance, raffle prizes, photo walls, and film. Educational materials are available to take home as well....

Steven Marcus Releford is an LA based stand up comedian who has been vegan for over 9 years. In this episode Jim & Steven discuss comedy, veganism, veganism in comedy & comedy in veganism. You can find more from Steven at this link https://linktr.ee/hopethisendsracismblvd This show is produced by Bloody Vegans Productions .

Not a full episode but a quick call for support for Little Green Pigeon Sanctuary. From the Little Green Pigeon Sanctuary website... "We are a Pigeon sanctuary based in Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales. Our on line shop sales go directly towards running the sanctuary (we are a not for profit business - Community Interest Company) and we also have a physical shop in Emlyn itself open Tues, Weds,...

In this week's episode I am joined by Holly Johnson, editor of Vegan Food & Living magazine & co-host of The Simply Vegan Podcast. We discuss Holly's journey into veganism, how she aligned her job with her ethics & interviewing Moby. You can find out more about Vegan Food & Living at https://www.veganfoodandliving.com You can find the Simply Vegan Podcast at https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/simp...

Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and social media platform that teaches millions how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Okamoto’s work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morn...

Lauryn Louise Davey is a heptathlete who has represented Wales alongside studying to become a Doctor. We discuss her journey into veganism her studies into the truth about vegan nutrition & how she competes for Wales whilst maintaining a plant based diet. You can find out more about Louise at https://bio.site/laurynlouisedavey Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...