Vegan Week

We often hear the term "service animal" used to describe guide dogs, police horses or emotional support cats. But can you truly be 'in service' if you're not consenting to the 'work' you're being asked to do? In this episode, Dominic, Mark, Nazia & Ant give their perspectives on service animals, whilst looking through a vegan lens. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & obs...

This week the Independent revealed that one in three researchers had been asked to ADD animal tests to their research proposals, lest their studies not be published.  Nazia, Dominic, Mark & Anthony discuss this, and a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on to...

If we didn't put celebs up on these pedestals when they "go vegan", they couldn't come tumbling down when they're "not vegan anymore" is the argument. But is that pragmatic in the algorithm-informed and heavily suggestible world we live in today? In this episode, Kate, Carlos & Ant discuss whether we need to stop focussing so much on which 'celeb' is vegan, or if in fact using celebrity cultur...

Why is it illegal to sell dog fur or seal skin in Wales, but not coyote hide, for example? Well, this week, this inconsistency is being challenged in a potential bill that will outlaw the import or sale of all animal fur. Carlos, Kate & Ant also look at eight other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community o...

A whole country being 'cancelled' by a Brighton music festival has raised one of our juiciest conversations yet, and have left Dominic, Mark & Anthony with questions like, "Should we all be eating whale meat?", "Do vegans always have to make the vegan argument above all else?" and "What does ethnocentric even mean?".  Our conversation centres on this post from punk band Joe & the Shit...

Yes, contrary to our episode title in March of this year, the EU Court of Justice has now ruled that plant-based products can be called terms like sausage, burger or steak (so long as a list of ingredients is clearly printed somewhere). At least supermarket customers aren't as daft as various countries thought they were. Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss this and nine other stories from the week's v...

If animals are in a state of emergency, should we be at all concerned by who advocates for them? Shouldn't it be the case that any voices will do? In this episode, Julie, Dominic & Anthony discuss whether there is a right, or indeed, wrong kind of person to speak up on behalf of animals. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at enoughofthefal...

This week, The Vegan Society reported that NHS Prevent training (a programme designed to spot radicalisation of vulnerable individuals) has removed vegans as an example of those who may be liable to 'radicalise' others. Is this a step forward? Or do we quite like being radical?! Dominic, Julie & Ant discuss this, as well as 9 others stories from the week's animal rights & vegan space. ****...

Are you a vegan ingredients list ninja? Or do you just shut your eyes & hope for the best? In this episode, Paul, Mark & Anthony talk about their approach to vegan labelling, the legalities (or lack of them) and dish out some top tips for navigating the world of vegan labelling...or sometimes lack of it! As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an em...

Over the last few weeks, pressure has been increasingly growing on the RSPCA to drop its 'Assured' campaign. In this episode, Paul, Mark & Anthony examine some of the different actions being levelled against the welfare charity and discuss what might happen next. We also look at half a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. **************** Enoug...

In this episode we hear more of Julie's tales of looking after sheep, in a world that sees her wooly friends as a commodity. Since Episode 50's first dose, we learn about new additions to the sheep family & some of the challenges that summer brings. Plus plenty of poo chat & urethra info. It's all here! Another wonderful heart-warming episode that is guaranteed to touch your heart & te...

In our one-hundredth episode Kate, Julie & Ant discuss nine stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news, including vegans spoiling the fun at council meetings in Nottingham, seaside resorts overrun by cats in Puerto Rico and proposed theme parks in Scotland.  **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world...

Harmless fun? What damage could a little flutter do? Aren't there restrictions on how whips are used? There's all sorts of rhetoric put out there to help us think that horses are absolutely delighted to gallop around racecourses with humans on their backs...but what are we not being told by those with a vested interest in prolonging this 'sport'? Paul & Anthony discuss this most problematic of...

First we found out their scones had been secretly vegan for years; now it seems they're ready for their cafes to have a menu that is 50% plant-based. Is The National Trust a vegan sleeper cell? Or should we be sceptical of an organisation that lets the Hunt on its land, and is deeply invested in animal agriculture? Paul & Ant discuss this, as well as eight other stories from the week's vegan &...

This episode is proof that we'll read out (and answer) ANY question that pops into your head. Kate, Julie & Ant answer your questions, emails & social media comments from the last couple of months. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at enoughofthefalafel@gmail.om to share your views. ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community o...

Chris Sherwood, CEO of the RSPCA for the last 6 years has announced is resignation; Animal Rising reckon their pressure campaigns are a contributing factor...but does it matter? What opportunities could this present for the animal rights movement? Kate, Julie & Ant discuss this, as well as twelve other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news covered in today's show... **********...

Are you the only vegan in your workplace? How do people maintain 'professional' boundaries, whilst everyone around them is chugging down cow's milk or planning BBQs? And are there up-sides to being a vegan in a non-vegan setting? Carlos, Julie & Ant give their perspectives on navigating the world of work, as a vegan. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop...

If you can't cope with the adopted animal living in your home, is it ok to just...give it back? Lily Allen has been making the news this week, as PETA urge her not to try animal adoption again, following her last foray into animal adoption ending abruptly. And is this kind of celeb gossip worth discussing at all? Or is it a case of always taking every opportunity to advocate for animals? Carlos, J...

Veganism isn't a fad diet, or a dietary condition...so why do so many people think it is? Are fruitarian or raw plant-based diets to blame? Or can 'healthy' plant-based lifestyles actually improve outcomes for animals? Kate, Paul & Ant discuss how plant based diets can help...and hinder...the animal rights movement. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop...

Paris 2024's Olympic Village tried to be eco-friendly...but when the athletes called for more meat & eggs, they crumbled. Should we be surprised? Should the Olympic committee be held to account for not delivering on their promises to reduce meat consumption at the games? Kate, Paul & Ant discuss this, as well as twelve other stories from the last few weeks' vegan & animal rights news....

Vegan dad of three years Tom talks us through the can of plant-based worms that is being a parent of a very young vegan, including pregnancy and thought for his child's future...and whether it will be a vegan one. Tom & Ant also briefly touch on the antinatalist philosophy & some reasons a vegan (or anyone) may decide that having a child could be the wrong thing to do from an ethical persp...

Join us in the Going Vegan series for a dozen conversations with people about their vegan journeys: The first signs that veganism might be an option for individuals, making the switch, the challenges, the surprises...and everything in between! In our eleventh episode (a cheeky bonus one to be honest), Paul interviews Ant, to hear what lead him to the door of veganism, activism, starting a business...

Today's show contains our least falafel ever...because Julie, Carlos & Ant are recommending other podcasts instead! Partly because it's a nice thing to do. And partly because we're now on our summer break, which means we're dropping to 1 show per week for the next three weeks. So this way, if you need more podcasts to top up your weekly vegan fix, you know where to look! As ever, we're keen to...

Most vegans might say they'd prefer a romantic partner who is also vegan...but how many unfulfilled 'swipes' would need to pass before you started to consider a non-vegan date? Carlos, Julie & Ant give their perspectives on 'mixed' relationships whether romantic or platonic. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at enoughofthefalafel@gmail.om...

Charlotte Dujardin has removed herself from the Team:GB Paris Olympic team, after a video filmed 4 years ago emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse. Is this good news for the progress of animal rights? Cancel culture creating a scapegoat? The beginning of the end of animals in the Olympics? Animal Aid are calling for humans-only at the games. Julie, Carlos & Ant discuss this, as well as tw...