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Animal Voices

by Animal Voices Vancouver

on Vancouver Co-op Radio, CFRO, 100.5FM

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Episodes

  1. Vancouver vegans discuss animal rights strategy, rabbit rescue and how religious beliefs affect animals.

    A roundtable discussion with guests new vegan Daniel Li, and longtime vegan and bunny advocate Michael Kossin. It's Easter weekend - don't buy bunnies, but consider adoption! Read more →

  2. Encore Episode: Making the Connection Between Animal Rights and Human Rights: The Rights of Slaughterhouse Workers, and Cooking Vegan for the Holidays with Nava Atlas

    Making the Connection Between Animal Rights and Human Rights: The Rights of Slaughterhouse Workers; and a feature interview with Nava Atlas, on vegan cooking for the holidays and her new book "Vegan Holiday Kitchen". Read more →

  3. Encore show: Esther the Wonder Pig is introduced to the world, in 2014!

    A homage to Esther the Wonder Pig, who sadly passed away this week. We play you our past episode at the beginning of Esther's fame, with her 2 dads Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter. Read more →

  4. Eco-Activist Captain Paul Watson, and Saving the Grizzly Bears in BC

    A feature interview with Captain Paul Watson, and the precarious future of BC's Grizzly Bears with biologist Amber Peters of the Vahalla Wilderness Society. Read more →

  5. Excelsior 4 Activists Await Sentencing for Exposing Animal Cruelty

    Listen to this show here! (and also on Apple Podcasts and Google Play) Animal activists Amy Soranno, Nick Schafer, Roy Sasano and Geoff Regier – known as the Excelsior 4 – faced 21 indictable offences (the highest criminal level in… Read more →

  6. The Trial of Fighting for Justice for Animals, with the #Excelsior4 and PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk

    Interview with the Excelsior 4 activists Nick Schafer and Roy Sasano on their 1st week of their court trial, being charged with exposing animal cruelty to the world. Plus a feature interview with Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk on the history of the Animal Liberation Front movement and her book "Free...

  7. Encore Show: The Excelsior 4 Pig Trial Starts Next week ~ Exclusive Interviews in the Aftermath of the Pre-Trial this April

    A feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC. Read more →

  8. Encore Show: World Oceans Day: Sounds in the Sea, & Direct Action with Sea Shepherd

    To honour World Oceans Day, we feature interviews with Sue Waters of Sea Shepherd, and marine biologist Dr. Abby Schwarz, on the importance of sound in the sea. Read more →

  9. Encore Show: Helping Companion Animals in Vulnerable Communities, with the Vancouver Humane Society; plus, Superbugs in Our Waterways, with World Animal Protection Canada

    A feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society…

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  10. Encore Show: Farmed Animal Depopulations and Worker Violations During COVID-19, with Rachel McCrystal of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, and Meet the Clean Meat Future

    Feature interview with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary's Rachel McCrystal on millions of farmed animals being euthanized and the COVID-19 outbreaks in slaughterhouses. Plus, a discussion of Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall's "Meat the Future" - the clean meat future! Read more →

  11. Encore Show: Appreciation for our Avian Friends: Jacko the African Grey Parrot, and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier

    It's our Spring Fundraising Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed! Read more →

  12. Encore Show: International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen Davis, discussing pronouns used for animals in mainstream media

    We welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →

  13. Encore Show: Healing our Planet Amidst a Climate and Pandemic Crisis, with Dr. Sailesh Rao of the Climate Healers, and Opposing a $9.5 Million Bailout for the Vancouver Aquarium with Annelise Sorg

    For our feature interview, we welcome Dr. Sailesh Rao, an environmental scientist who believes that the world is capable of overcoming climate change - but only if everyone adopts a plant-based diet by the year 2026. Also, Annelise Sorg, the co-founder and President of No Whales in Captivity,...

  14. Encore Show: Interview with Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society on Feral Rabbits and the Ongoing Fight to Save Through Humane Rescue and Micro-Sanctuaries

    Feature interview with Sorelle Campbell, founder and Executive Director of Rabbitats Rescue, on the plight of the bunnies. Read more →

  15. A Fortnight of Pre-trial for the Excelsior 4 Activists, plus BSPCA Denies Request for a Peaceful Conversation

    A feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC. Read more →

  16. Encore Show: “Meat The Victims Canada” Activists Expose a Modern Pig Farm in Abbotsford, BC

    Interviews with some of the 200 activists who peacefully protested and documented cruelty on a local pig farm. We address comments we have been hearing from farmers, and speak to a former RCMP officer-turned activist about breaking the law to obtain justice. Read more →

  17. Save A Spider Day, & Local Social Enterprises Vegan Supply and Friend and Faux

    It's Save a Spider Day! Plus, helping the animals in the Ukraine, and a feature interview with local entrepreneur Jason Antony, owner of social enterprises Vegan Supply and Friend & Faux. Read more →

  18. Encore Show: Joshua Katcher: High Fashion for the Ethical Man

    Featuring an interview with vegan fashion designer and author Joshua Katcher, founder of Brave GentleMan and The Discerning Brute. Read more →

  19. Encore Show: A Legacy of Local Activism: Don Larson and Elder Veronica on Their 35 Years of Advocacy for Human and Nonhuman Animal Lives in Vancouver’s CRAB Park

    Featuring an interview with local Vancouver activists Don Larson and Elder Veronica on the completion of CRAB Park, plus information on turkey vultures for World Turkey Vulture Day. Read more →

  20. Encore Show: Celebrating Vegan Cuisine Month and Black History Month with Asha Wheeldon of Kula Foods

    Local vegan chef Asha Wheeldon joins us to talk about plant-based cuisine inspiration and bringing people together through delicious food. Read more →

  21. Encore Show: Love for Heart Health Month with Leading Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, & Vegan Chocolatier Emma Smith

    Learn about optimal heart health with leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Plus, celebrating the love of chocolate with vegan chocolatier and owner of Zimt Chocolates Emma Smith. Read more →

  22. Encore Show: Volunteer at a Rabbit Rescue, and Filmmaker Gary Charbonneau Exposes the Pharmaceutical Industry in “The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis”

    An interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis". Read more →

  23. Encore Show: Glen Merzer on Saving Both Our Health and Planet by Embracing the Power of Plants

    Health and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change". Read more →

  24. Encore: Brian Patton, The Sexy Vegan, on Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, and U N I V E R S E O F Á L I

    A feature interview with Brian Patton, The Sexy Vegan, on Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, and vegan musical and cosplay artist Alexandria Beck with her vegan mom Suzi Beck. Plus, our recommendations for charity gift giving for the holidays this year. Read more →

  25. COP-26 and Animal Representation in Climate Policy

    COP26 Interview with Lynn Kavanagh; Jas Joicee, the founder of the Vancouver Chapter for "We The Free" Read more →

  26. Drop Naked Chocolates and Pre-Holiday Auction!

    Interview with creator of Drop Naked Chocolates, Matan Volach; Discussing the movie "Eating Our Way To Extinction"; Oatly’s New Fashion Line; Miyoko’s Creamery Launches a New Ice Cream Flavor in the USA; Online Auctions To Support This Fall Read more →

  27. Glen Merzer on Saving Both Our Health and Planet by Embracing the Power of Plants

    Health and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change". Read more →

  28. Volunteer at a Rabbit Rescue, and Filmmaker Gary Charbonneau Exposes the Pharmaceutical Industry in “The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis”

    An interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis". Read more →

  29. Cooking Vegan for the Family with Easy Animal-Free Anna Pippus, and Virchew’s Vegan Dog Food Updates

    A feature interview with Easy Animal-Free's mom Anna Pippus on nourishing your family with plant-based cooking. Plus, vegan dogs with Virchew, a plant-based dog food company local to Vancouver. Read more →

  30. Encore Show: The Thanksgiving Episode: Celebrating a Compassionate Holiday, and Turkey Stories from the Happy Herd Sanctuary

    Welcome to our annual Thanksgiving Show, a rebroadcast from 2017. We talk about the personalities of turkeys with Diane Marsh from the Happy Herd Sanctuary, and share tips and advice on Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving. Read more →

  31. The Killing of the Coyotes in Stanley Park, and Calling for Wildlife Care, Not Cull

    A feature interview with BC conservationist Kelly Ready, peeling back the layers to expose the underpinnings of the coyote cull in Stanley Park. Read more →

  32. Encore Show: Japan Dolphins Day: The Connections Between Vancouver Aquarium’s Dolphins and Japan, plus Vegan Nutritionist Nikki Hurst

    September 1st is Japan Dolphins Day. Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered's Gary Charbonneau speaks about the Japanese origins of the Vancouver Aquarium's dolphins, plus nutritionist Nikki Hurst answers all your vegan nutrition questions! Read more →

  33. Encore: Celebrating International Sloth Day with Sloth Expert Rebecca Cliffe, plus 13-Year-Old Sir Darius Brown on Making Bow Ties for Shelter Animals

    This International Sloth Day show features an interview with zoologist Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, founder and director of the Sloth Conservation Foundation. We also welcome 13-year-old entrepreneur and animal advocate Sir Darius Brown of Beaux and Paws who sews and donates handmade bow ties for shelter...

  34. Encore Show: Cooking Fun and Healthy Vegan Meals with Dreena Burton in her “Kind Kitchen”; plus, Newest (& Shocking) Updates on the Vancouver Aquarium, with David Isbister

    A feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister. Read more →

  35. Encore Show: A Celebration of Vegan Meats and Entrepreneurism: Seth Tibbott of The Tofurky Company, and James Davison and Mitchell Scott of The Very Good Butchers

    Meet vegan entrepreneurs Seth Tibbott of The Tofurky Company, and James Davison and Mitchell Scott of The Very Good Butchers, who make some of the best plant-based meats on the market, and have business stories and advice to share! Read more →

  36. Encore: Violist Tony Kastelic on Vegan Classical Musician Life and a Revolutionary New Animal-Friendly Bow Hair

    Featuring an extended coffee-table chat with violist and singer Tony Kastelic, as well as live performances from both Tony and our producer Elyse Jacobson. Tony and Elyse discuss being among the first musicians in Canada to use Coruss bow hair, a high-tech professional-grade synthetic hair for...

  37. Helping Companion Animals in Vulnerable Communities, with the Vancouver Humane Society; plus, Superbugs in Our Waterways, with World Animal Protection Canada

    A feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society…

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  38. Encore Show: Appreciation for our Avian Friends: Jacko the African Grey Parrot, and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier

    It's our Fall Member Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed! Read more →

  39. Cooking Fun and Healthy Vegan Meals with Dreena Burton in her “Kind Kitchen”; plus, Newest (& Shocking) Updates on the Vancouver Aquarium, with David Isbister

    A feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister. Read more →

  40. International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen Davis, discussing pronouns used for animals in mainstream media

    We welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →

  41. Raccoons, Birds, and Big Cats in our Neighborhood: Human Relationships With Animals

    This week we tie together a series of stories related to the different animals that we live amoungst in human dominated spaces. We discuss the pressing news related to the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, which has been purchased by white supremacist supporters, Herschend Enterprises. Read more →

  42. Encore: The Earth Day Show: The Restore-Our-Planet Diet, and Eating Earth

    The Earth Day Show: featuring an interview with author Patricia Tallman on "The Restore-Our-Planet Diet", an interview with Lisa Kemmerer on "Eating Earth", plus our annual Spring Member Drive. Read more →

  43. The Return of the Cicada: looking 17 years ahead

    this week we learn about the life cycle of cicadas in advance of the brood x infestation occurring this spring. Read more →

  44. Encore Show: Behind the Lines of Slaughter, in an Age of Animal Transmitted Disease, with Justin Reineke

    In a time of zoonotic diseases and pandemics, former industrial farm and slaughterhouse worker Justin Reineke exposes the underbelly of these infection-ridden factories. Read more →

  45. Encore show: International Women’s Day: Uncovering the Connections Between Feminism and Animal Rights, with Carol J. Adams

    In honour of International Women's Day on March 8th, we speak with acclaimed eco-feminist, writer and activist Carol J. Adams, who illustrates the many connections and intersections between feminism and animal rights. Read more →

  46. Encore Show: Love for Heart Month with Leading Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, & Vegan Chocolatier Emma Smith

    Learn about optimal heart health with leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Plus, celebrating the love of chocolate with vegan chocolatier and owner of Zimt Chocolates Emma Smith. Read more →

  47. How We Can Promote Change in Support of Wildlife; Coyotes, Whales, and US

    We talk with Lesley Fox about the Coyote Culls in Stanley Park and discuss how we can take action and contact policy makers to help support wildlife Read more →

  48. Veguary: Brenda Sanders on Afro-Vegan Society’s Exciting New Campaign

    Featuring food justice activist Brenda Sanders, founder and president of Afro-Vegan Society, on the society's new "Veguary" campaign. Plus: a captivating look at monarch butterflies. Read more →

  49. Encore Show: Celebrating Vegan Cuisine Month and Black History Month with Asha Wheeldon of Kula Foods

    Local vegan chef Asha Wheeldon joins us to talk about plant-based cuisine inspiration and bringing people together through delicious food. Read more →

  50. Growing Activism in 2021: Animal Justice Academy, and Veganuary

    This week, we interview Kimberly Carroll who is a coach for Changemakers, a campaigns strategist with Animal Justice, and the Animal Justice Academy director. We also speak to the Cranky Vegan about how vegans can change the perceptions of others on veganism. Read more →

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