Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Hey Pickles!We hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we will be releasing some replays of past episodes. This week, we take another look at Ep 162. This episode dives into the finances of several vegan advocacy organizations.Our Noteworthy segment in this episode shares some of the best vegan meal delivery services that are available. Have you ever tried a meal delivery service? We have in the past, and it can be fun!Thanks for listening, and we'll be releasing new episodes after the new year.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

Hey Pickles!We hope you're well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we ask how & why are raccoons becoming the next companion animal?Here's the article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8j48e5z2oIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share 10 things that we wish someone had told us before becoming vegan.Here's the article https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/s-bt-10-things-people-who-ve-been-vegan-for-10-years-desperately-wish-someone-had-told-them-on-day-one/And, in Our Main Topic, We’re keeping it light with a game of Vegan Jeopardy! Play along with us!Our featured vegan spot this week in our Assignment Restaurant SOS is Vegan Plate in Chicago IL.Check out their menu https://order.toasttab.com/online/vegan-plateWe have our final Listener Shout Out of 2025 and, we'll be announcing our contest winner in the new year, so tune in for that!Thank you all so much for making this past year so much brighter.Have a wonderful holiday season.Much love & appreciation, 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

Hey Pickles!Welcome back! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell why many are upset by what a teacher fed to a pet snake in her classroom.In our Noteworthy segment, the drama surrounding the recent sale of Miyokos Creamery continues. We’ll tell you what we know so far.And, in Our Main Topic, many vegans are responding to a Reddit post. The original poster claims that they were paid by the meat industry to troll vegan social media groups.Here's the link to the Natale Fulton video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VozcTijia4cOur featured vegan spot this week is Pulse Cafe in Hadley Massachusetts!Here's their menu: https://www.pulsecafe.com/menusWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & tell you how you can enter in this years Shout Out Giveaway contest!Thank you 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

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

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