Vegan Hacks

Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks.   Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive? Send us Fan Mail

Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.  Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,  Oregon.  https://www.therealmrefillery.com/ IG: @therealmrefillery Send us Fan Mail

A discussion with Juicy Marbles co-founder Vladimir Mićković, one of the most creative and innovative vegan meat companies in the world. https://juicymarbles.com/ Send us Fan Mail

Vegan burger joint Burgerlords changes their menu to offer no vegan options and Impossible meat gets involved in competitive eating.  Send us Fan Mail

Protesters shut down Sage Bistro on Father's Day due to the once all vegan restaurant adding meat to the menu. Are protests like this effective, or do they add fuel to the "culture war" narrative? Send us Fan Mail

Has a new argument against vegans been discovered?  A spirted debate between Jason and Mike about statements made by popular YouTuber and former vegan, Cosmic Skeptic. Send us Fan Mail

Both vegan for over a decade, Mike and Jason try some of the most realistic vegan steak in the market, Juicy Marbles.   Send us Fan Mail

The dairy lobby is taking credit for viral trends that used dairy as a centerpiece that were not marked as paid partnerships and appeared to be organic videos.  However, some influencers were on “The Dairy Dream Team.” Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike are on a journey to get a vegan meal deal in Koreatown.  Meanwhile,  they talk about the Washington Post's ranking of vegan bacons, beyond meat lashing out at vegans and Emo straight edge vegan icon Davey Havok. Send us Fan Mail

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that outlaws the manufacture and distribution of so-called “lab-grown” meat in the state as a threat to Florida agriculture. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis states.  Jason and Mike discuss.  Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike debate the new Impossible Meat rebrand and commercial as they go after a new customer base: Meat eaters.  Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Mike is shocked and outraged by the discontinuing of one of his favorite junk food indulgences!  Jason and Mike also talk about the Impossible Ranch.  Send us Fan Mail

Sage Bistro,  a popular vegan chain restaurant in Los Angeles is vegan no more, Jason and Mike talk about the fallout.  Send us Fan Mail

Are all our favorite new vegan food items going to go away if there is a vegan startup mass extinction event? Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about a new trend where GOP lawmakers are trying to outlaw lab grown meat.  Also can the Tesla Cybertruck represent a vegan company? Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, maintaining a vegan lifestyle in prison.  Also a live "ASK A VEGAN ANYTHING!" free-for-all! Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about the selection of vegan finds at IKEA! Send us Fan Mail

Jason talks about trying the new Beyond 4.0 meat also his experience at Expo West at the Impossible booth.  Also Meati, a popular protein was apparently not at the Expo.  Send us Fan Mail

Everyone is coming out with new vegan hot dogs, even Oscar Mayer!  Jason and Mike talk about these new plant based offerings and also journey into the heart of darkness and see how animal hot dogs are made.  Send us Fan Mail

We talk about the the doughnut drama that changed everything.  Accusations that a baker resold doughnuts from Dunkin’ under the guise they were vegan and gluten-free. Send us Fan Mail

We talk with Mike Jack, vegan and World Chilli Pepper Eating Champion! Socials:  @mikejackeatsheat www.mikejackeatsheat.com/ Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike talk about how the Dairy and Meat lobby are using social media to target Gen Z.  Also a new segment "Ask Vegan Hacks Pod." Send us Fan Mail

Jason has an encounter with a super famous vegan actress.  Mike talks about his trip to Greece.  Send us Fan Mail

Jason and Mike discuss the new vegan Philly Cheesesteak at Mendocino Farms,  They also discuss a new AI generated ad by the vegan company NotCo. Send us Fan Mail

With the news of a blockbuster vegan fast food merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, Jason and Mike discuss the future of Veggie Grill.  Send us Fan Mail