The Vegan Compass Podcast

In this episode of The Vegan Compass Podcast, we sit down with Angie, the powerhouse behind Funky Pies, Bondi’s legendary vegan pie shop.  From her early days in animal rights activism to serving up some of the tastiest vegan pies in Australia, Angie shares her inspiring journey of passion, resilience, and delicious food. We chat about her work with Animal Liberation NSW, her fight to stop kangaro...

Welcome to another ‘News of the week’ episode on The Vegan Compass Podcast ! Co-hosts Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross cover this week’s news headlines —ranging from appalling gimmicks at a zoo in China, to the relentless push to ban rodeos, and a legal triumph in France that’s allowing plant-based foods to reclaim terms like “bacon” and “steak.”  This is a safe space for all who care about animals...

In this episode of The Vegan Compass Podcast, we sit down with one of Australia’s most experienced and dedicated animal advocates, Glenys Oogjes.  Glenys has spent over four decades fighting for animal protection. We are so honoured to chat with her and reflect on the journey from the sole employee in the early 80s, to the nation’s leading animal advocacy group we know today as Animals Australia....

As usual, we’ve got a packed ‘News of the week’ episode for you all today, covering a wide range of stories. Some are pretty distressing animal welfare concerns but others highlight encouraging developments for the movement. We tackle all aspects of animal rights and vegan news, shining a light on the brutal reality faced by so many sentient beings, but we also really want to keep the focus on mai...

In this episode, we’re joined by Krystal Camilleri, the inspiring founder of Companion Cows and Farm Transitions Australia (FTA).  Krystal’s journey began in 2020 with a simple yet life-changing decision to rescue two five-day-old calves, Frankie and Fletcher, from slaughter. The love and connection Krystal felt with these little ones ignited a determination to save more innocent lives, and she co...

Join us for another episode of ‘News of the week’ where we shine a light on the news headlines that matter. Today, we’ll be talking about some tough headlines that highlight the shocking mistreatment of sentient beings, as well as some encouraging developments in vegan food innovation and compassionate action. We believe it’s important to examine every angle—holding people accountable when animals...

In this episode of The Vegan Compass Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Lefki Pavlidis. As the coordinator for Animal Liberation Victoria’s Vegan Easy initiative, Lefki is dedicated to guiding others on their journey toward compassionate living. Vegan for over 20 years, and a graduate of the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program (via the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies), she co...

Welcome back to ‘News of the week’ on The Vegan Compass Podcast! We’ve got some heavy topics to cover, starting with the wildfires in LA, and a shocking revelation regarding an animal cruelty case. But it’s not all bad news—there’s some uplifting research to share, including a fascinating study that shows plant-rich diets are excellent for gut health. Plus, we’ll dive into an important environment...

In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Pam Ahern, the inspiring founder of Edgar’s Mission, Australia’s most well-known animal sanctuary.  From her beginnings as an equestrian to becoming a fierce advocate for farmed animals, Pam shares her remarkable journey of following her heart and changing the world, one animal in need at a time. Episode Highlights: Pam’s early life and her transition...

Welcome to ‘News of the week’ on The Vegan Compass Podcast. This week, we’ve got a mix of stories that highlight the ongoing struggles and some surprising shifts in the world of animal rights and veganism.  From the horrifying story of a zookeeper who tragically lost his life in a lion enclosure, to another greyhound trainer banned for baiting offences. We’ll also talk about a multi-million-dollar...

In this episode, we sit down with Bailey Mason, a passionate young animal activist whose work is making waves in the fight against animal exploitation.  Bailey runs the Instagram account @warriorforanimals and has dedicated his life to campaigns like shutting down greyhound racing, freeing marine animals from captivity, and promoting a vegan lifestyle. His thought-provoking advocacy has captured w...

Welcome back to The Vegan Compass Podcast! Today, we’re guiding you through the latest news from the animal rights and vegan movement. It’s a mix of heartbreak, mystery, and a bit of uplifting progress—which, let’s be honest, is kind of the standard emotional rollercoaster of these weekly news episodes! You can find the direct links to each news story below, as well as ways to help or get involved...

In this episode of The Vegan Compass Podcast, we take a deep dive on Australia’s live animal export industry with our guest, Katrina Love. Katrina was the Campaign Manager for the grassroots community organisation formed in Fremantle in the 1990s – Stop Live Exports – for over a decade and involved in that campaign since 2002.  She sat on the Animals Australia Executive Committee for four years as...

Welcome to ‘News of the week’ on The Vegan Compass Podcast, where we navigate the highs and lows in animal rights news and advocacy. Together, co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric will bring you the stories that matter—some will leave you outraged, others inspired, but all of them serve as reminders of why we fight for justice for all sentient beings. This week, we’ve got a packed lineup. We talk about a ma...

In this powerful episode of The Vegan Compass Podcast, Mackenzie and Ric sit down with Chris Delforce, founder of Farm Transparency Project (FTP) and creator of the acclaimed documentaries Lucent and Dominion. Chris shares his lifelong passion for social justice and how his journey from vegetarianism to veganism sparked a career dedicated to exposing the hidden realities of animal agriculture. Wit...

Welcome to another ‘News of the week’ episode, where we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of animal rights, ethical living, and the journey toward a vegan world. Today, we’re diving into some heated stories that highlight both challenges and wins for animal rights and vegan progress. UK Court Of Appeal Rules Oatly Cannot Use ‘Milk’ In Its Marketing Animal Charity Hopes To Convert Meat Plant Int...

For this week’s guest interview on The Vegan Compass Podcast, we chat with Brad King, founder of Farm Animal Rescue (FAR). FAR is a 55-acre sanctuary in Queensland. Dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals rescued from the commercial food industry. Through the animal’s stories, FAR encourages a deeper understanding of the realities of animal agriculture. What sets FAR apart is its open-plan...

Today on The Vegan Compass Podcast, we’re exploring the latest news stories that reveal both the challenges and triumphs in the fight for animal rights and veganism. From heartbreaking footage of animal testing to the wonderful news that greyhound racing is set to be banned in New Zealand.  We’ll also highlight how plant-based diets are showing promise in preventing diseases, debunk myths about ve...

In this episode of The Vegan Compass, co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric sit down with Amanda, Campaign Manager at AnimalKIND and Founder of Brisbane Animal Save. Amanda shares her nearly eight years of experience in the animal rights movement, developing impactful campaigns, conducting high-risk investigations, and driving community outreach efforts to expose animal abuse and exploitation. Her exceptiona...

Welcome back to 'News of the week' with The Vegan Compass Podcast! We’ve got a pretty packed show, with everything from victories in animal rights to some really heartbreaking news. We’re here to guide you through it all. Top 10 Animal Victories of 2024 King Kirk Drowns In Freak Pool Accident 80 Reasons To Go Vegan Drive Slow for Dingoes: Leave Tire Tracks Not Dead Animals Elephant Madhubala Leave...

In this episode of The Vegan Compass, co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric are joined by Bruce Poon, President of both the Animal Justice Party (AJP) and the Animal Justice Foundation (AJF). Bruce shares insights from his dual expertise in these areas, highlighting the potential for politics and finance as powerful tools for driving systemic change for animals. With a background as a consulting Project Mana...

We are back with another ‘News of the week’ episode! This is where we take you through the latest in animal rights, plant-based living, and sustainability news.  In this episode, The Vegan Compass co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric present this weeks vegan news headlines: Can AI improve plant-based meats? Vegan diet reduced grocery bill by 20 per cent Man who tossed chicken to wildlife park alligators sen...

In this episode, The Vegan Compass co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric sit down with Sarah Warner, founder of the new charity Growing Plant-Based to discuss raising healthy, happy, vegan kids. With over 8-years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Sarah has worked within three influential organisations across animal protection, accelerating markets for alternative proteins, and revolutionising health thr...

It’s here – the ‘News of the week’ episode! This is where we share the news headlines that cover animal issues, veganism, environmentalism and everything relating to our movement so you can stay up to date. In this episode, The Vegan Compass co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric present this weeks vegan news headlines: Zimbabwe and Namibia Kill Hundreds of Elephants to Feed People https://www.abc.net.au/news...

In this episode, The Vegan Compass co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric sit down with vegan psychologist Ayanthi De Silva to discuss the mental health challenges and resilience strategies within the animal rights movement.  Ayanthi uncovered the atrocities of animal exploitation starting from childhood. A school assignment on fur farming in China and witnessing the torture endured by Australian cattle live...