Jason Kartalian

Vegan Hacks

Arts EN ↓ 270 episodes

Veganize your life with this funny and informative podcast about eating plant-based in this modern world. Vegan Hacks offers reviews of veganized chain restaurants, interviews with vegan influencers, discussions of vegan products and inspiring conversation about the future of plant-based diet. 

Author

Jason Kartalian

Category

Arts

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Is Veganuary a Good Thing? 30.12.2021

Jason and Mike debate the importance of Veganuary.  They also talk about vegan tuna, Carti B and Baby Bell vegan cheese Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Brands Owned by Non-Vegan Companies 23.12.2021

Mike and Jason talk about the possibility of vegan Starburst, vegan brie cheese and how non vegan corporate overlords are taking over the plant based and vegan food market.  Send us Fan Mail

The Vegan Salmon Episode 16.12.2021

Jason gives Mike a sushi roll of a revolutionary vegan salmon . They discuss.  Send us Fan Mail

Go Vegan or Eat Local, What is Best? 09.12.2021

In this special episode we reveal Jason’s famous admirer.   Also Jason and Mike debate about popular Tiktoker Alexis Nikole’s video on being vegan vs eating local.  Send us Fan Mail

Erewhon and the 35 Dollar Cashew Cheese 02.12.2021

They built an Erewhon Supermarket in Jason’s neighborhood and he has mixed emotions.    Can veganism and capitalism thrive together?    Jason also finds a 8oz $35 dollar cheese for sale at the store.   Jason and Mike discuss.  Send us Fan Mail

Surviving Thanksgiving - The Vegan Hacks Classic Episode! 22.11.2021

A repeat of our classic episode: 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 dysfunc...

Mike Tries to Save the Soup Plantation 18.11.2021

Mike  tries to save the all you can eat soup and salad chain the Soup Plantation.  We learn a lot of interesting things about Mike in this episode.  Learn about dirty task fingers.  Also Mike and Jason talk about the Wynn Vegan buffet and all the plant based options they offer.  Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Hacks Road Trip to the Mc Donald’s McPlant! 11.11.2021

Sorry for the bad audio, but it’s worth it!  Mike and Jason go on a road trip all the way to El Segundo to try the Beyond Meat, McDonald’s test market of the McPlant! Mike does a live tasting for the audience!  It’s incredible! Send us Fan Mail

The JustEgg Mystery 04.11.2021

Jason and Mike discuss the great Just Egg mystery.  Are there quality issues with a vegan egg product that Jason loves to use?  Zero customer service from the company deepens the mystery even more! Send us Fan Mail

McDonald's Test Markets the McPlant 28.10.2021

Jason and Mike talk about the exciting USA test market of the plant based McPlant burger at McDonald’s.  They also discuss traveling with Soylent, the Australian vegan tax and the new feta cheese at Trader Joe’s!    Send us Fan Mail

Science Lays the Vegan Eggs 21.10.2021

This is an eggciting episode!  Mike and Jason talk about cellag and the new way of making eggs without chickens using science!  Jason also wonders if it isn’t too late for Mike to become a vegan tech bro.   Jason recommends his favorite vegan egg products.  Send us Fan Mail

Special Report! Mike Keller Tries Vegan White Castle! 16.10.2021

BREAKING NEWS!  Mike Keller talks about his experience trying vegan White Castle Burgers for the first time!   Send us Fan Mail

Vaxed and Vegan - Ethical Vegans and the Vaccine 14.10.2021

Animal testing was used in the development of the vaccine. Some ethical vegans refuse  to take the vaccine on these grounds.  Mike and Jason discuss this issue and the issue of plant based companies that have used animal testing to further their corporate interests.   .    Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Influencer Blues 07.10.2021

 “You’re nobody, but you’re somebody we can use!” Jason talks about a very interesting tale of corporate intrigue as he is temped by the dark side of the food industry.    Will he become a super tool for the food tech industry?  Can Mike talk him down from the ledge?  Tune in to find out! Send us Fan Mail

Pumpkin Spiced Podcast 30.09.2021

Our first annual Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!  We talk about about the most popular seasonal flavor.  We play games!  Join Jason and Mike for the madness! Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Chicken War - Impossible Vs. Beyond 23.09.2021

Our vegan hacks talk about the new Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat vegan chicken.  Jason talks about his experience trying both to them.  They talk about these synthetic food giants.  Send us Fan Mail

Zero Waste with Stephanie Lentz of Scoop Marketplace 16.09.2021

Vegan Hacks talks sustainability and Zero Waste.  Mike and Jason have a fascinating discussion with Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace.  Stephanie runs two stores in the Seattle area, educates how to set up zero waste stores and hosts the Green Stuff Podcast.  More on Scoop Marketplace: Insta: @scoopmarketplace Facebook: @scoopmarketplace Send us Fan Mail

Chicken Soy Ball - Culture, Food and Social Media 09.09.2021

Jason cooks a Chinese soy ball shaped like a chicken and posts it online. It inspires some controversy, Jason and Mike discuss.  They also talk about pumpkin spice lattes and soylent brownies. Send us Fan Mail

Vegans Smell Better - The Nose Knows 02.09.2021

Jason and Mike talk about the new Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new soyriso test market.  Jason reveals his fascination with a remarkable study that proves that vegans smell better than meat eaters. Send us Fan Mail

Sushi and Pizza - New Vegan Options to Devour 26.08.2021

Our vegan hacks talk about making vegan sushi from tomatoes.  Jason and Mike discuss new revolutionary vegan pizza toppings offered by Pizza Hut and Miyokos. Send us Fan Mail

Mainstream Moves - Mike’s Movie and Gordon Ramsay’s Vegan BLT 19.08.2021

Mike is making a movie, will he feed his cast and crew plant based meals or cave to factory farming cruelty?  Jason confronts him.  Also Jason and Mike talk about Gordon Ramsay and his vegan BLT recipe! Send us Fan Mail

Vitamix Vegan - Plant Based Blending with @lifeisnoyoke 12.08.2021

Jason and Mike talk to Lenny from @lifeisnoyoke.  Lenny is  a Vitamin vegan!  Lenny talks about the speed, efficiencies and savings of blending plant based food.  He talks about some of his most popular recipes and reveals some great vitamix hacks! Send us Fan Mail

From Slaughterhouse Inspector to Animal Rights Activist 05.08.2021

Jason and Mike have compelling discussion with David known as “The 40 Year old Vegan.” He talks about his journey from working in the meat industry to becoming an animal rights activist.  Follow David on Instagram: the_40_yearoldvegan Youtube: The 40 year old Vegan Send us Fan Mail

Hail Caesar! Vegan Plantaroni for Everyone! 29.07.2021

Mike and Jason try the new Little Caesar Plant Based Plantaroni Pizza!  They also talk about the new Panda Express Beyond  Meat plant based orange chicken test market, and the Good Catch “Ourway”  vegan fish truck. Send us Fan Mail

Vegan Baker Chris Tucker - Baking with Vegan Butta 22.07.2021

In this very special Vegan Hacks,  we talk with Chris Tucker, Vegan Baker, CEO of Betta with Butta,  and former contestant/baker on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show." Follow Chris on instagram  @betta_with_butta   and website https://www.bettawithbutta.com/ Send us Fan Mail

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