Hey Pickles!This week, we're releasing a replay of Ep 166. It's our Holiday Survival Guide.We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.We are thankful for you!!!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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Ep 208 Am I a Vegan Ass Hat? Carriage Drivers Sue Animal Activists- Skunks Are Losing Their Stripes
Hey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’re looking into why some skunks are losing their stripes.Here's the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/striped-skunks-predators-prey-colorsIn our Noteworthy segment, NY Transit Union is suing animal rights group, claiming they initiated a smear campaign against carriage drivers.Here's the article: https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/twu-horse-carriage-drivers-sue-nyclass/And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking another ride on the Vegan Reddit AITA train!These are always a good time. Let us know where you land!Our featured restaurant this week is Rise Above Pizza & Wings. A recent attempted break-in left their front door smashed and they're asking for our help.If you can help, please give to their Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a9tqk-help-us-fix-our-doorYou can check out their amazing menu here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a9tqk-help-us-fix-our-doorWe also have a new Listener Shout Out (is it you?)!Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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Ep 207 The Hidden Mental Toll of Animal Agriculture - Miyokos Update - Sunflowers; The Future of Vegan Meat
Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats?Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htmIn our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation.And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss the hidden mental toll on animal farmers.Here's a link to the study: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/farmer-mental-health/Our featured Vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe in Salem, Massachusetts.Check out their menu here: https://notyamamascafe.com/menuOf course we have a new Listener Shout Out and more!Thanks so much for listening. Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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Ep 206 Trump Angers US Beef Farmers - Rhesus Monkeys Escape in Crash - Update on Marineland Belugas
Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!Our deepest sympathies go out to our friend Natina, owner of Buffalo's V Spot. Her son, Pharaoh passed away suddenly & unexpectedly. He leaves behind a wife, and four beautiful children.Here is a link to a Go Fund Me to help his family in this incredibly difficult time:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pharaohs-family-in-this-time-of-his-sudden-passingThis week’s Y Files, looks at a recent truck crash involving 21 Rhesus macaques used in university research.Here's the article: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/monkey-escape-mississippi-glimpse-secretive-world-animal-research-127069819In our Noteworthy segment, we have an update, and possibly some hope for the 30 Beluga whales held at Marineland Ontario.Here's the article: https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/whale-sanctuary-in-nova-scotia-may-offer-hope-for-belugas-at-marinelandAnd, in Our Main Topic, what will the import of beef from Argentina mean for the US animal industry?Here's the article:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-s-beef-war-erupts-as-20b-argentina-deal-riles-up-american-ranchers/ar-AA1PEHIt?ocid=finance-verthp-feedsOur featured restaurant in this week's Assignment Restaurant SOS is Twisted Plants in Cudahy, WI. Check them out here: https://www.twistedplants.com/menu-1We have a new Listener Shou Out.... Is it YOU?Thanks so much for sharing a part of your day with us!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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Ep 205 Happy Vegan Halloween! Dairy Is Scary - Halloween Cookbook - FEP Chocolate List!
Hey Pickles!Happy Vegan Halloween! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files, we’re reminding you why dairy is scary!Watch the Viva Scary Dairy Ad here: https://youtu.be/Bo8yFT53kpk?si=6EkuXdBqiGLFmGwNIn our Noteworthy segment, we tell you all about the Vegan Street Humane Halloween E - cookbook that’s packed with fun spooky themed recipes. We’ll also tell you how you can get yours for free!And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new updated chocolate list from Food Empowerment Project. Just in time for your vegan halloween candy shopping.Here's a link to the list & how you can get the app: https://foodispower.org/es/lista-de-chocolate/Our featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS is Tiny Vegan in Richmond Virginia>Check out their menu here: https://www.tinyvegantakeout.com/#menuWe have a new Listener Shout Out & lots of Halloween shenanigans!Thanks so much for listening, and have a safe and happy holiday!Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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