Ep 86 - Is Brighton the Saddest City in the UK?

In this latest episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss their recent day trip to the seaside city of Brighton and Hove. They share memories and insights, as well as reflect on the depressing qualities of British seaside resorts and towns.The pair chat about the vegan food scene in Brighton, as well as the strange trend of vegan businesses adding non-vegan options to their menus.This episode also touches on the animal cruelty prevalent in shows such as Crufts. Josh and Sean discuss being baffled by how a person once convicted of animal cruelty was permitted to compete in this dog show.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #Crufts #AnimalCruelty #Brighton #popculture #LGBTQ #VeganLondon #CurrentAffairsAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gOther things mentioned:Listen to Fortitude Valley:https://fortitudevalley.co.ukGuardian article about Crufts:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/12/channel-4-under-fire-after-crufts-winners-animal-cruelty-conviction-emergesSignup for London Vegan Beer Fest updates:https://www.veganbeerfest.co.ukChapters:00:00 Introduction and Plant Talk02:53 Reflections on Brighton: A Melancholic Seaside Town05:42 The Nature of Youth and Public Behavior08:53 Exploring Brighton's Atmosphere and History11:49 Personal Connections to the Coast and Mortality14:48 The Band Experience: Fortitude Valley and Remember Sports17:40 Vegan Food Adventures in Brighton24:19 Creating Safe Spaces for the Queer Community25:50 The Controversy of Dog Shows30:29 Animal Welfare and Cultural Traditions34:21 The Vegan Business Dilemma45:24 Navigating Veganism in a Non-Vegan World48:01 Outro