Vegan Hacks

Jason and Mike talk about how the vegan burger has become a symbol of new veganism.  They discuss the difference between Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat and if these protein patties are healthy for you. Jason talks about how he builds the perfect vegan hamburger.  Send us Fan Mail

This episode is about clean food, free love, psychedelic rock and roll and the and an incredible Hippie Cult.  Meet the rock and roll vegan god, Father Yod.  Jason and Mike talk about The Source Family a 1970s cult that ran the influential Sunset Strip health food restaurant The Source.  Send us Fan Mail

According to a 2014 article in Psychology Today, 84% of vegetarians and vegans return to meat. We talk about when vegans stop being vegan in this special episode of Vegan Hacks.  Send us Fan Mail

Bees are responsible for pollinating 2/3rds of our food.  Avocados and Almond crops are 100% dependent on  bees.  We talk about bees, the exploitation of the honey bee in agriculture and the honey industry.  Buzzzzzz! Send us Fan Mail

Mike and Jason have a lively discussion about vegan social media.  They talk about trolls, activism, their favorite creators and the role of social media in the vegan community.  You can follow Vegan Hacks on twitter: @veganhackspod and on Instagram: @veganhackspod. Send us Fan Mail

On a very special Vegan Hacks, Mike purchases five gallon plastic bucket of Soylent plans to live on it.  Jason and Mike discuss the pros and cons of eating most of your meals out of a plastic bucket, the thrill of optimizing your life and what's it like to live like a Silicon Valley engineer.   Send us Fan Mail

Jason gives Mike his famous vegan purity test.  He ask questions that vex even some hard core vegans.  Questions asked: "Do you eat honey?"  "Do have any leather products?" "Do you have a pet?"  "Do your friends eat meat in front of you?" When the results are in, Jason decides if Mike can keep his vegan card.  Send us Fan Mail

Whatever you call it:  frankenmeat, clean meat, lab meat, cultured meat; it is the future and it is already here!  Lab-grown meat from Eat Just was just approved for the first time ever in Singapore.  Is it vegan?  Would you eat lab grown meat?  It is truly cruelty free?  What exactly is fetal bovine serum?  Mike and Jason discuss lab meat and the impact it will have. Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike discuss different forms of vegan activism from social media posts to organized protests.  Mike interviews dedicated animal rights activists and vegan You Tubers, Ana Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp, also known as "Those Annoying Vegans." Subscribe to Those Annoying Vegans on Youtube Youtube: www.youtube.com/thoseannoyingvegans Instagram: thoseannoyingvegans Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about fast food fake meat, monkey labor and the proper way to pronounce a popular plant based cheese brand.  They discuss a recent survey about vegans and sex and finally have a grand debate about GMOs. Send us Fan Mail

In the last few years, Vegan Cheese has evolved in such a dramatic way that it has drastically changed the way we cook and eat.  Jason and Mike discuss Vegan Cheese and the brands and styles that have disrupted the market and inspired many to go full vegan.  Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about their experiences with McDonald's and their new plant-based burger to be introduced in 2021.  They talk about vegan options in international McDonald's locations.  Jason offers alternative names for the "McPlant." They also talk about the drama and stock plunge of Beyond Burger when they were cut out of the McDonald's "McPlant" announcem...

Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his "Thanksgiving Game Plan" for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family.  Send us Fan Mail

This episode is all about tofu!  Jason and Mike talk about the concept of Soy Boys, eating Tofu as a political insult and the Eurocentric bias against bean curd.   Jason shares a fever dream he had about Tofurkey.  We share some amazing tofu facts and our favorite tofu dishes in this action packed episode.   Send us Fan Mail

Jack in the box just introduced their new UnChicken Sandwich and a vegan conundrum emerges:   What’s a vegan to do when factory slaughterhouse mega giant Tyson begin to produce plant-based foods?    Jason and Mike debate about the Jack in the Box Unchicken Sandwich, corporate fast food, the Raised and Rooted Tyson Food offshoot and corporate clowns.  Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it's like to be a "Dirtbag Vegan." We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods. Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded? Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world's largest falafel ball.  Send us Fan Mail

Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller run for the border in this exciting episode.  We talk about how to veganize your fast food orders and present review of  Vegan Taco Bell.  We give the chain a "sprout" rating from one to five sprouts!  How will Taco Bell fare?   So many questions are presented: Is Mike a Taco Bell apologist? Does Satan own a fast food chain? Do hot sauce packets destroy th...

Welcome to the very first episode of Vegan Hacks!  Join Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller as they discuss how they became vegan, asian markets, vegan keto, musubi, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, fake meat, vegan junk food and so much more.   Send us Fan Mail