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The Be Kind Podcast
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The subjective opinions, critical reviews, and off-color comments of some extremely sarcastic and compassionate vegans
Episodes
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Be Kind Episode 91: Give Local York Live Episode (Previously Recorded)
In this episode we did a live feed outside of HIVE artspace during give local york. Chaos ensues. (lots of crazy sounds from Rah, and drunk people and wild special guests. We raised over $2,300! More to come since our exhibit lasts throughout the month. Check out HIVE artspace...
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Be Kind Episode 90: Current PA Animal Legislation with Gail
In today's episode, we sat down and talked with legendary animal rights activist, Gail Bumstead. She has been involved with this scene for over 4 decades and helped get some very important bills passed, like Libre's Law. If you would like to get involved with legislation like Gail has, check out...
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Be Kind Episode 89: Sneaky Cookies And More!
Today's episode Seth talks about his award winning cookies and infiltrating the York Fair. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -...
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Be Kind Episode 88: Part 2- Vegan Myths And More With Rissa Miller
Part 2 of our lengthy conversation with Rissa Miller. We talk about health, veganism, her new book, poetry, purple glittery poop and protein! It's a wild ride so sit back and enjoy the episode! Buy Rissa's new book: https://www.hauntedpa.online/books Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a...
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Be Kind Episode 87: Veganism Before It Was Cool With Rissa Miller
We sat down with Rissa Miller to talk about veganism 30 years ago and the big changes that have happened since then. This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Rissa. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify -...
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Be Kind Episode 86: AASCPA 2026 events
This week Rah and Seth talk about our upcoming events for 2026! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -...
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Be Kind Episode 85: Animal Activism in Central PA with Karen
Today we sat down and chatted with the wonderful Karen Mazich to talk about animal rights activism in south central PA. Central PA Animal Action pages- FB group: https://www.facebook.com/harrisburgareaanimalaction IG: https://www.instagram.com/central_pa_animal_action Questions, comments…
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Be Kind Episode 84: Do Animals Feel Love?
Do animals experience love? Find out in our latest episode as we take a deep dive into animal's emotions! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -...
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Be Kind Episode 83: Do Vegans Have Better Sex?
Viewer discretion advised: Contains adult content! Today's episode is about having a healthy sex life as a vegan and other helpful tips. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify -...
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Be Kind Episode 82: Gettin' Spicy With Dieter
In this week's episode we sit down with Dieter to talk about spicy topics in the vegan community while eating spicy pickles. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -...
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Be Kind Episode 81: Rah And Seth Bring The News!
In this week's episode we talk about interesting vegan news and controversial topics, locally and internationally. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at https://open.spotify.com/show/76iaXlHU0x5nCwTZ10NfIm Google Podcasts -...
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Be Kind Episode 80: Welcome The Kitsch-enette!
Today we sit down with Kayla and Kylee to talk with them about their new all vegan vintage clothing store/cafe opening up this month! York is in for a treat! check out their social media handles: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585158634012 instagram:...
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Be Kind Episode 79: Vegan Holidaying with Family
Today Rah and Seth talk about the challenges of being vegan during the holidays and giving helpful tips on how to navigate all of it. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify…
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Episode 78: The Podcast Returns! Introducing New Hosts, Plus Upcoming Events
After a lengthy absence, we are happy to present the return of The Be Kind Podcast! This episode, you'll be introduced to your new hosts, Rah and Seth. They'll tell you about themselves and what to expect from this new version of everyone's favorite central PA vegan podcast.
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Episode 77: Vegan Soulfest, Black Veg Society, and more with Naijha
Naijha comes on the show to talk about how amazing she is with her work with Vegan Soulfest, Black Veg Society, The Land of Kush and more! The Land of Kush - https://landofkush.com/ Vegan Soulfest - https://www.vegansoulfesttickets.com/ Black Veg Society Donate Link -...
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Episode 76: Mary’s Vegan Journey
Hear from Mary, a great volunteer for the Animal Advocates and vegan champion, on how she has been advocating for the animals and building the veg movement her whole life! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on your favorite podcast...
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Episode 75: Vegan Dating Tips With Mandy
Mandy comes on the show to talk about why Joe has been MIA for the past year and give us the scoop on the vegan dating scene! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on your favorite podcast platform by going to...
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Episode 74: We’re back...again!
Joe and John are back for season four (?) of the Be Kind Podcast! Hear about what they've been up to and what they're going to be up to! Stay tuned for new episodes with amazing guests and stories! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us…
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Episode 73: 2022 events and apples
You're stuck with Joe and John this week as they talk about AASCPA's upcoming events for 2022! Joe also really likes apples. Email us at [email protected] to volunteer with us for any of these events! VegParty for GLY - https://www.facebook.com/events/5049460698443537 AASCPA's GLY Page -...
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Episode 72: Too much awesome, too little time with Kendra
Kendra comes on the podcast for an amazing conversation! We can’t wait to have her on again to dive deeper into these topics, ranging from mental health to compassionate living! Kendra’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UniqueLancasterTours Experience Lancaster -...
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Episode 71: Fork and Nice with Alyssa
Alyssa comes on the podcast to talk about her blog and instagram, Fork and Nice! She gives us some great food recommendations and we discuss some of the hottest topics in veganism today. Check out the links below to see what she's eating! Fork and Nice Instagram -...
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Episode 70: Ella’s Activism, College Career, and More!
Ella comes on the show to talk about her experiences as a vegan activist in college. She's faced a lot of challenges, but still has a great attitude and is an amazing advocate for the animals! Also, you should hire her to do your graphic and web design work. Lancaster Vegan Activists -...
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Episode 69: Rissa returns with a VRG rebrand!
Rissa comes back on the show to talk about her work with Vegan Journal (Formerly the Vegetarian Journal). Learn more about the publication, working in a vegan environment, and vegan news in general in this great episode! The Vegetarian Resource Group website - https://www.vrg.org/ Questions,...
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Episode 68: VegFund‘s Social Justice Work and More!
Leah from VegFund comes back on the show to update us on what they've been doing for the past 18 months. VegFund has really stepped up their activism, not just with veganism, but other social justice causes! Listen to learn how you can be a compassionate activist for all living creatures, human…
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Episode 67: Seth REALLY loves turtles
There comes a time in every creator's life when they finally make something magical. This is one of those times. In this episode, Seth joins us to talk about turtles and anyone who has talked to Seth in past few months knows he loves turtles. He REALLY loves turtles and, after this episode, we...
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Episode 66: Peace Will Follow with Andy
We're on site at Peace Will Follow, our area's newest farmed animal sanctuary, to talk with Andy, one of its owners and founders! This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the how, why, and what of running a sanctuary. Peace Will Follow Facebook Page -...
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Episode 65: The Horse Racing Crisis with Alysoun
Alysoun comes on the show to share her experiences with activism, horses, and more! She blows our minds with so much information on the horse racing industry and we hope that you get a lot out of the conversation too! This episode just reinforces to us at AASCPA that there is so much work to do,...
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Episode 64: Intersectionality and more with Maritsa
Maritsa comes on the show to tell us about intersectionality and the vegan movement! There's so much we can learn to be better allies to all causes, not simply veganism! She has such a fascinating story that takes us all over the world of veganism and activism. Also, be sure to check out her...
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Episode 63: Lancaster VegFest Update with Courtney
Courtney comes back on the show to tell us about Lancaster Vegfest in 2021! It’s been quite a ride for her and her work and we’re so excited to see her thriving. We also talk about Ernest Hemingway for a bit… Lancaster VegFest - https://pavegfest.com/ Sponsors of Lancaster VegFest Lancaster Farm...
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Episode 62: Vegan doggos and more with Amy and Fernandos!
Amy and Fernandos come on the show to talk about her unique vegan journey and raising a vegan dog! Amy has a lot of insight and thoughts about activism and the Animal Advocates so we hope our listeners learn a thing or two about what we're all about! https://compassioncircle.com...
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Episode 61: Veganism in the UK with Olivia
We go international again and speak to Olivia about veganism across the pond in the UK! We touch on vegan staples, celebrities, regionalism, and more in this super fun episode. Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.. Spotify -...
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Episode 60: What about plants? Rah gives us the scoop!
Rah joins us this week to discuss the common anti-vegan retort: What about plants? We have an amazing conversation and go deep into this question! Rah is an expert in this field who has given it way more thought than we have so we are honored she offered to come on the show! Questions, comments,...
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Episode 59: Fatass Vegans Are Awesome with Lisa and John!
Odds are, if you're vegan and active on Facebook, you've stumbled across the amazing Facebook group, Fatass Vegans Are Awesome. John and Lisa, the co-founders of the group, come on the show to talk about why they made it and what it's all about. As of July 5, there are about 13,000 people in the...
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Episode 58: From Vegan Challenge to Vegan Lifestyle
Zack and Jamie come on the show to tell us how AASCPA's vegan challenge led them to become vegan! They also share lots of food and zero waste tips! We're super pumped for this episode because we have ANOTHER vegan challenge coming up! Share or click this link to get involved:...
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Episode 57: Amber the Cheeze Lady!
You know her, you love her, you eat her cheezes. It's Amber the Cheeze Lady! She joins us to talk about her vegan journey and why she loves cheezes. Amber's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amburr Skye Michael Conroy website - https://thegentlechef.com/ The Non-Dairy Evolution Cookbook -...
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Episode 56: No Meat Athlete - Baltimore with Lauren!
Lauren calls in from Maryland to talk about No Meat Athlete - Baltimore and geek out with Joe on veganism and running! Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/6GfgNMQwkC0 No Meat Athlete - https://www.nomeatathlete.com/ No Meat Athlete - Baltimore Facebook Group -...
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Episode 55: Meet more of the family with Melissa!
Melissa, a fellow member of our Board of Directors, joins the Be Kind team to give an update on the Compassion Continues campaign, share some more of her story, and go off on tangents with us! Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on.....
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Episode 54: Pig Magic at Whispering Rise
Joe sits down with Jeff from Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary after a hard day of volunteer with the Animal Advocates of South Central PA to talk about pigs! (and other less magical things too) Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKSQYyAmDI Whispering Rise Farm &...
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Episode 53: Creating Community through Activities!
We bring you more Seth so he can fill us in on the awesome things happening with the Central PA Animal Lovers Activities Group! We're doing all the things and want you to join us! The Facebook group in question - https://www.facebook.com/groups/297742091585012 Questions, comments, concerns, want…
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Episode 52: "Animal Liberation" and its ideas with Seth!
Seth makes us read another book so we decided to examine some of the ideas in "Animal Liberation" with Peter Singer. Spoiler alert: Joe and Seth disagree. Also, we talk a lot about cake. Animal Liberation - https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Definitive-Classic-Movement/dp/0061711306 Seth's…
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Episode 51: Get political with Nathan!
Nathan comes on the podcast to talk about his political work and veganism! He’s also looking to help any vegans out there get active in politics so please reach out to him using the contact info below if you want to make big changes happen for the animals. Nathan Lund’s Contact Info – Cell:...
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Episode 50: Being positive and inspiring others - The Momma Jah Story
Momma Jah makes our 50th episode one to remember by telling us about her views on equity, capitalism, spirituality, positivity, and more! We barely touched on her health journey, but it's truly inspiring! Check out the links below to learn more and follow her on the socials! Watch the video of…
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Episode 49: Christianity and Veganism with Rev. Tom
Rev. Tom Harris from Govans Presbyterian Church schools us on the relationship between veganism and Christianity. We talk about what it means to be a neighbor, navigating life as a Christian vegan, and answer the question everyone, mostly Joe, has been asking: Is transubstantiation vegan? Plus…
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Bonus Episode: Joe on the Humane Action Pittsburgh Podcast
This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at Humane Action Pittsburgh, who recently interviewed our own Joe Kirkenir on their podcast! Listen to hear Joe fail miserably at trivia and offer some of his personal insights on veganism. Humane Action Pittsburgh Website -...
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Episode 48: Carlos on veganism in Mexico and the restaurant industry
Carlos comes on the podcast to talk about veganism in Mexico and working in the restaurant industry as a vegan. Plus, another vote in the hummus v. guac debate… Follow Carlos on Instagram @tacomadrez or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ZERO.KAOZ Questions, comments, concerns, want to be a...
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Episode 47: MCR on vegan art, college life, and an awesome vegan journey!
Joe and John chat with the one and only (and a personal hero of Joe's) MCR from York College about the intersections of vegan art and vegan college life! MCR also shares his heartwarming and inspiring vegan journey! York College Galleries Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yorkcollegegalleries/...
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Episode 46: Reminiscing about the vegan music scene and fermented foods with Brian!
Joe and John get on the phone with Brian to reminisce about the vegan music scene and crazy shows along with a talk about fermented foods! Stay tuned after the outro for a secret recipe! Check out his Instagram: https://instagram.com/artofbg?igshid=1dc His Facebook:...
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Episode 45: Vegan Press and Poetry with Rissa!
Rissa opens up a bag of gummy worms with her amazing vegan stories! We didn't get close to talking about everything we wanted to discuss, but had a blast hearing about vegan events, press, poetry, and more. We can't wait to have her back on the show! Vegetarian Resource Group - www.vrg.org...
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Episode 44: Befriending more flies with molasses with Jason
Joe, John, and Jason from the York County Economic Alliance talk about the local vegan scene, ethical dilemmas at work, and vegan food! PS – The phrase we were looking for was “Befriending more flies with molasses” Jason McSherry email - [email protected] Jason McSherry Facebook -...
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Episode 43: Goats. Love. Huckleberry Trails.
Gina gives Joe and John the details on her amazing farmed animal sanctuary: Huckleberry Trails! There will be goats! Huckleberry Trails - https://huckleberrytrails.org/ John’s dad with Pongo - https://www.boredpanda.com/dad-three-weeks-old-baby-goat/ Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at...
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