Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why snails are amazing animals!In our Noteworthy segment, There is a planned action at the Marshall Resources animal testing facility in North Rose NY. We’ll give you all the details so that you can decide if you want to participate.Here's a link with all the details: https://www.beagleloversandrescuers.org/protest/And, in Our Main Topic, we’re keeping it light with the 10 most anticipated vegan product launches in 2026.Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/best-new-vegan-products-of- We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual vegan mayhem!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a recently discovered hamster sized mammal that lived along side dinosaurs & could be a link to the mammals of today!Here's the article: https://www.futurity.org/new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902In our Noteworthy segment, The Sportsman’s Alliance is claiming a major win in the passing of the most recent language in the Farm Bill. We’ll tell you why they’re celebrating.Here's the article: https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win/And, in Our Main Topic, Is the purchasing of dogs from Ridglan Farms really a win for the future of open rescue?Here's the article: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/animal-rescue-groups-reach-agreement-to-acquire-1-500-beagles-from-ridglan-farms/article_e1f5e6fb-fbe8-471d-bc15-cc4147bd63ec.htmlWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!So sorry to have to delay the show again. Sam is having terrible back issues, and sitting for an extended period of time (aka recording a podcast) is difficult for her.We took her for X-rays and she has a PT appointment tomorrow, so she should be loose enough to record. We'll have a new episode wednesday 5-6.Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 having in there.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you how warming ocean temperatures are threatening sharks & other ocean animalsRead the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/great-white-sharks-overheating/In our Noteworthy segment, the largest meat company in the world avoids paying taxes. We’ll tell you how they are getting away with it.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/jbs-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-avoids-paying-taxes/And, in Our Main Topic, more top officials in the USDA have ties to the meat industry. We expose who they are and how this affects the ethical integrity of the USDA.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/big-meats-ties-to-usda-top-official/We also have a new vegan recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge. It's a delicious lemon yogurt cake from The Vegan Baking Bible by Karoline Tegelaar!Get the cookbook here:  https://amzn.to/4tDHi2YWe have a new Listener Shout Out and our usual shenanigans.Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well! Happy Earth Day!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’re diving back into the deep ocean to tell you about a sea animal that is essentially immortal! Read the article here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/immortal-jellyfish-secret-to-cheating-death.htmlIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how eating vegan can help you to feel hopeful for the future!Here's that article: https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/news-making-you-nervous-vegan-food-helps/article_00373299-8e45-4ace-858e-3c254af5ef50.htmlAnd, in Our Main Topic, the dentist that promotes being full carnivore.Check him out here: https://www.kevinstock.ioWe have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks for spending some of your day with us!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll introduce you to the illusive Chirodectes Jelly Fish, and we tell you why this  amazing animal is so special!Check out this amazing video: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDepthsBelow/comments/13mzdac/chirodectes_maculatusa_species_of_spotted_box/In our Noteworthy segment, There’s some updates to the Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies. We’ll share all the new info, and tell out how you can get a printable list to take with you when you shop!And, in Our Main Topic, It’s the 2026 VegNews Veggie Award Winners announcement. We’ll go through the categories to let you know if your favorites came out on top!Check out the winners for yourself here:https://vegnews.com/2026-veggie-awardsWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans.Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems.Check Out Their "Documentary Series" here: Part 1 https://youtu.be/aUcJSBHCqzI?si=F9iFj9XNfmsSJ1ntPart 2 https://youtu.be/lU5k_vwXY_E?si=-FsoHAp25Bj2Gah0And, in Our Main Topic, we dig into what is behind the dismantling of the US Forest Service.Check out the USDA press release for more: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/03/31/usda-prioritizing-common-sense-forest-management-moves-forest-service-headquarters-salt-lake-city?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ8laxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet0QjZ41EjxUNgZwlP4IV9Fa3mWHnvtWYipEGnrXcH4ei-nGHgTdeLUMgtLo_aem_teP35QxAflyGKqqJy64pgwWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we have an update on The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and how it’s affecting SNAP benefits.In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a recall of some Trader Joe’s products.Here's the recall: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls&id=703775483And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of animals in times of disease outbreaks.Read the updated guidance here: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Humane-Slaughter-Guidelines-2024.pdfWe also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 forgot to mention last week, that we would be releasing a replay due to the fact that Sam is in Tech Week for an upcoming Dance Ensemble show.If you have any knowledge of the performing arts, you know that tech week is pretty brutal.  If you're not familiar with what happens on tech week, this is the week spent figuring out lighting cues, sound cues, and tweaking staging. It's very time consuming and Sam will be in the theater until late at night all week.So, to free up some of Sam's limited time this week, we are releasing Ep 163.This is a fun Vegan Reddit episode, and we hope you enjoy it.Thank you so much for listening to the show, and for your endless support of what we do here at Compassion & Cucumbers.Much love,Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!Sorry we're late! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we revisit the case of the sandwich that was hurled at ice agents, and look at the legal comparisons between his actions and animal rights rescuers’ actions in the court of law. How do they compare?Read the article here: https://verdict.justia.com/2025/11/12/the-turkey-sandwich-hurlers-acquittal-and-the-chicken-rescuers-convictionIn our Noteworthy segment, North Carolina set up a system to field complaints about industrialized farming. We’ll let you know how it’s working, or not working.Find out more here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032026/north-carolina-cafo-complaint-systems/And, in Our Main Topic, we have updates on the state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu. Why isn’t our government or main stream media talking about it?Here are the articles we referred to: https://www.fltimes.com/news/bird-deaths-hit-seneca-lake-shoreline-again/article_f913b5bf-7a79-4f92-83d8-6c83bee1ad3e.htmlhttps://ithacavoice.org/2025/02/avian-influenza-found-in-dead-birds-across-the-finger-lakes-including-tompkins-county/https://www.wpr.org/news/weve-seen-this-before-bird-flu-again-hits-wisconsin-poultry-farmsWe also have a new Listener Shout Out!! Thanks so much to all of you that followed our call to action!We hope you enjoy the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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’ll look at why US bird populations are declining faster in certain areas of the country.Here's the article: https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/birds-are-declining-faster-and-faster-in-3-us-hotspots-new-study-findsIn our Noteworthy segment, we discuss the good and the bad of recent additions to the US farm bill.Here's the article: https://animalwellnessaction.org/battle-over-animal-welfare-in-farm-bill/And, in Our Main Topic, there’s some good news in the vegan space that we wanted to share! We need good news!Here's all the good news: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/texass-plant-based-meat-labeling-law-vegan-ban-tofurky/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2601/S00269/indonesia-bans-elephant-rides-and-bali-based-mason-elephant-park-announces-end.htmhttps://vegoutmag.com/travel/s-st-8-cities-with-best-vegan-food-scenes-not-la-portland/We have Listener Shout Out news, and a Call To Action!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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're releasing a replay this week, as Christine is having a medical procedure done on our usual recording day.This is a reminder: If you're 50 or older please get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer can be cured if found early.Take impeccable care of yourself and the people around you!Much love, Christine & SamSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Did octopuses come from outer space? We’ll explore that possibility!Here's the article: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/123479-trending-science-do-octopuses-come-from-outer-spaceIn our Noteworthy segment, We have more on the HHS’s dietary guidelines. We’ll share the advice that insiders in the meat & dairy industries are receiving from RFK Jr.Here's the article: https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/rfk-urges-beef-producers-to-expand-herds-as-nutrition-guideline-changesAnd, in Our Main Topic, We’ll share some vegan reddit posts, and try to decide…. WHO IS THE ASSHAT!We also have a recipe this week! We'll tell you how you can get a copy of the recipe sent to your inbox.Thanks so much for listening.Stay safe, stay sane, and take care of each other.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Is Russia putting brain chips into pigeons?Here's the article: https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@davideownzall/brain-chipped-pigeons-in-russia-exploiting-sentient-beings-as-flying-machinesIn our Noteworthy segment, recent good news out of Amsterdam concerning meat advertising.Here's the article: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/amsterdam-bans-meat-advertisingAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new dietary guidelines coming out of the Trump administration.Here's the article: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/new-dietary-guidelines-were-written-authors-strong-ties-food-industry-doctorsWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans!Thanks so much for spending some of your day with us.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!We have a recipe from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant LifeHere's a link to the recipe: https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-buffalo-cauliflower/In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about how orangutans are using plant medicine in the wild.Here's the article: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/orangutan-makes-cream-from-plantIn our Noteworthy segment, we want to remind you of the advocacy organization known as Apex Advocacy.Check out their website here: https://www.apexadvocacy.orgAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re discussing imperfect veganism. What is it, and how do we practice being imperfect?We have a lot of new listeners, and some of you are have recently gone vegan. We thought it would be a good idea to revisit the topic of living an imperfect vegan life!We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it YOU?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 doing well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Continuing our journey into amazing non human animals, we’ll tell you about the Mourning GeckoHere's the article: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/mourning-gecko/In our Noteworthy segment, 30 long term vegans were asked what they eat in a typical week, and their answers might surprise you!Here's the article: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-st-i-asked-30-people-whove-been-vegan-for-10-years-what-they-actually-eat-in-a-typical-week-and-the-answers-were-shockingly-boring/And, in Our Main Topic, How can we be more effective in our outreach as vegans, and avoid misanthropy?We were recently inspired by the latest video from Jake Conroy AKA The Cranky Vegan. Watch his video here: https://youtu.be/9b1_LkCqZig?si=80Pa9_oUXhwbMkDSWe also have anew Listener Shout Out. Is it YOU?Thanks so much for spending a little of your day with us. We really appreciate it!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, We introduce you to the Przewalski's horses., pronounced shuh-VAL-skeez horses.Here's the article: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/przewalskis-horseIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a lawsuit that challenges the EPA’s approval of “forever chemicals”.Here's the article: https://wisconsinindependent.com/politics/suit-challenges-epa-approval-of-new-forever-chemical-pesticide/And, in Our Main Topic, We want to share with you why what’s happening in Minnesota & other blue states is happening. Is it really about illegal immigration? Here's the article: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/attorney-general-bondi-minnesota-voter-rolls-border-patrol-fatal-shooting/We also have a new Listener Shout Out & we ask that you take a look at this week's Listener Shout Out, Fi Barham's amazing hand made jewelry. Here's her web site!https://barhamdesigns.comThank you so much for listening to the show, and please take care of each other. Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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

Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinctHere's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-wild-cat-is-considered-possibly-extinct-in-thailand-researchers-just-caught-it-on-camera-for-the-first-time-in-about-30-years-180987928/In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share some animal rights wins that happened in 2025Here's the article that we cite https://a-z-animals.com/articles/the-biggest-animal-rights-wins-of-the-past-year/And, in Our Main Topic, Sam takes us to London! She’ll share the vegan restaurants she found, the food she ate & all of her adventures across the pond!We also announce our 2025 Listener Shout Out giveaway winner!! The winner will receive a 2LB bucket of NOOCH!We want to share our deepest condolences to the wife & family of Renee Good who was murdered by untrained and reckless ICE officer, Jonathan Ross. 32 people have reportedly died in ICE custody in the past year, and we firmly stand against the unconstitutional methods being employed by this administration. We are sickened by what is happening in the US & around the world. All we can do is take care of our own families and communities as best we can. Stand up against racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, and violations of our legal rights. Due process needs to be upheld.We know you too are scared and worried about what the future holds. We just want you to know. You are not alone. Together we will get through this.Send us a voicemail or a text! We 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 sincerely hope that you're okay. We are frankly exhausted by what's happening in the US and around the world.Sam has returned from the UK, and we look forward to sharing all of her adventures with you next week.In the meantime, we are releasing this replay of Ep. 174 which includes a guide to effective peaceful protest.For a printable guide, please see the show notes from the original episode in your podcast app or on YouTube.We thank you so much for listening. Stay safe, and take care of each other.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!Happy New Year! We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure!We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway!Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan food, and seeing all kinds of wonderful shows.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we're releasing replays of some of our favorite episodes from the past!Please enjoy this replay of episode 143, and we will talk to you in the new year.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 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 voicemail or a text! We 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 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 voicemail or a text! We 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!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 voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files explores weird animals at the bottom of the ocean that challenge our understanding of life!Here's the article: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scientists-found-weird-animals-bottom-151344240.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJrcQ4-B8tCboKRl9PDtXUxcUJ6woXiAeiAvxPHXhOu1aX-h8a-tucxWGZpnIboQAcogQJVEXROjn7sea_gFHZuXvH9z8EFXU18H-zZGZaKCQ6_nQ--C4RAS8kapsysCkD9oH4052bUA3SIIAy3SBov2wdcM2_tzKDxtTf7a1NdfIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about an historic declawing ban in California, signed into law by Governor Newsom.Read all about it: https://www.idausa.org/campaign/animal-companions/latest/victory-historic-declawing-ban-signed-by-california-governor-gavin-newsom/And, in Our Main Topic, is the Right using animal advocacy to sway left leaning voters?Here's the Politico article: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/05/rfk-animals-testing-welfare-right-loomer-00591725We also have a new featured restaurant in our Assignment Restaurant SOS series, and a new Listener Shout Out... is it you?Thanks for listening! We appreciate you!Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We 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!How ya doin?Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files explores a new dinosaur that was discovered in Argentina, and we’ll tell you what they found in the mouth of this amazing non human animal!Here's the article: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dinosaur-argentina-crocodile-rcna233309In our Noteworthy segment, Marineland in Ontario Canada claims that it will have to euthanize 30 of its Beluga whales if they don’t receive funding to care for them.Read all about it here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/euthanizing-marineland-belugas-9.6932252And, in Our Main Topic, we tell you all about the first annual Vegtoberfest in Syracuse NY!Check out the vendors! https://syrvegcollective.comWe also have a vegan recipe that we talk about. We made Nora Cooks' Vegan Apple Cake.Here's the recipe: https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-apple-cake/Our featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Angelhearts Diner in Ithaca NY!We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks so much for spending a part of your day with us.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files Roadside zoo owner, and circus runner,  Ryan Easley killed by tiger in Oklahoma.Check out the article here: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/captive-tiger-kills-owner-roadside-zooIn our Noteworthy segment, The USDA and other federal agencies posting banners on their websites with propaganda messaging about the recent federal government shut down. Do we really need another reason not to trust the USDA?See for yourself: https://www.usda.govAnd, in Our Main Topic, We’re taking to with us to the Cleveland Vegfest!Check out the vendors list! https://www.clevelandvegansociety.orgGet a copy of Devin Staurbringer's Children's book here: https://amzn.to/4ny58KlOur featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Cloak & Dagger in Cleveland OH.Check out their amazing menu here: https://cloakanddaggercle.comWe also have a new Listener Shout Out. and more!Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files explores how scientists at King’s College in London are using sheep’s wool to create a toothpaste that they claim repairs damaged enamel in human teeth.Here's the article: https://news.sky.com/story/toothpaste-made-with-hair-naturally-repairs-tooth-enamel-scientists-discover-13414542In our Noteworthy segment, we knew it would happen..Trump says he'll use tariff revenue to bail out farmers.Read the article: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/25/trump-tariff-revenue-bail-out-farmers-00580708And, in Our Main Topic, we’ll tell you how 6 animal rights activists in the UK have been cleared of charges after a horse racing protest at Grand National.Read all about it: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/grand-national-horse-racing-charge-b2832976.htmlOur featured vegan spot this week is Soul Miner's Garden in Charlotte NC. We take a look at their awesome menu.We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks so much for listening. Maybe we'll see you at an upcoming Vegfest! Stop by our booth and say Hi!Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We 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're celebrating our 200th Episode!!! We have you to thank for reaching this milestone!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files tells a story of how some students at Cornell University brought a bear into their dorm after hunting & killing it.In our Noteworthy segment, the very first car certified by the Vegan Society! What is it? Can we get it?And, in Our Main Topic, we take you with us to the 2025 Syracuse Vegfest! We tell you all about the food, the vendors, and our experience at this event!Out featured Vegan restaurant is a bit controversial. Loving Hut in Cincinnati OH is one of many locations around the world that subscribe to the teachings of Ching Hai, who calls herself Supreme Master. Is Loving Hut a cult? We'll try to answer that, and we will look at their menu!We also have a new Listener Shout Out! I could be you! Thanks so much for listening to the show.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well.Here's the link for the Buffalo Rodeo. Please contact Buffalo Riverworks & voice your concerns.https://buffaloriverworks.com/event/beat-the-beast-cross-over-the-line/Here's the link to the Goodles Mac & Cheese recall:https://www.today.com/food/recall/mac-cheese-recall-goodles-vegan-truffle-ingredients-allergy-rcna231339?fbclid=IwdGRleAM1KMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhRzMpd7Gf9n_ZJ3aDCQglE8AUJF8OMWC3NBN9_aYjQ0Hwc0OazrvYi9GYY1_aem_aszAOEboJBz7xzcgKYxT1gHere’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files we’ll tell you how noise made by humans is affecting how animals communicate in the wild.In our Noteworthy segment, we examine how a New York cheese producer is responsible for environmental damage.And, in Our Main Topic, should we have sympathy for farmers who supported Trump, that are now asking for emergency bailouts?Our featured vegan restaurant this week is Burrowing Owl in Colorado Springs, CO. Let us know if you've ever had the opportunity to eat there!We have a new Listener Shout Out! It could be YOU!Thanks so much for listening to the show.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 doing well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files exposes a Denmark zoo that requested patrons to donate their pets. Why???? In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a vegan food & travel series streaming on Peacock!Here's a link to the article & interview: https://www.forksoverknives.com/people/mena-massoud-on-peacock-tv-evolving-vegan-and-his-plant-based-journey/And, in Our Main Topic, we look at 7 cooking mistakes that you could be making as a vegan!Take a look at the article here: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/a-7-vegan-cooking-mistakes-you-might-be-making-even-if-youve-been-doing-it-for-years/Our featured restaurant in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen NY has a wonderful fully vegan cafe. We'll read some reviews and tell you more about it!We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans!Thanks so much for listening!Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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!This week’s Y Files explains how a particularly wily campsite visitor has been stealing unusual belongings from campers!In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how 20 vegan products rank at Trader Joes!Here's the list from VegOut: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-the-20-best-vegan-products-at-trader-joes-tested-and-ranked/And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss what some are calling Moral Offsetting. Can people buy their way out of feeling bad for eating animals? We’ll try to find out!Here's the article from VOX: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/458607/meat-moral-offsets-factory-farming-dwarkesh-patel-podcastOur featured vegan restaurant this week is Hip City Veg in Philly & DC!We also have a new Listener Shout Out. It could be you!Thanks so much for listening. We couldn't do this without you!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well.Here's what's happening in today's show. This week’s Y Files looks into why folks on Martha’s Vineyard can no longer eat meat & dairy.Here's the article:https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/marthas-vineyard-ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme-90wvpt35bIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how laid off chefs from Planta’s Florida location are using their talents to form a vegan chef service!Read about it here: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/laid-off-chefs-of-planta-unite-to-create-vegan-chef-service-23857355And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking you with us to the 2025 Rochester NY Vegfest! We’ll tell you about the food, the vendors, and everything we experienced at this years festival!Our featured restaurant in this week's Vegan Restaurant SOS is Karma Road in New Paltz NY. We'll tell you all about them & we take a look at their amazing menu of vegan food!We also have a new Listener Shout Out ( It could be you!), and more!Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Christine & SamSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 to Covid Cast. Christine has Covid so we tried to keep this week's episode a little on the short side. But, we have a lot to tell you!In this installment of The Y Files, we tell you about a strange tradition involving wild ponies in Virginia.Here's the article we reference: https://apnews.com/article/chincoteague-wild-ponies-annual-swim-1cd1e5d21b8ab35bd5314cf6dc2784cbOur Noteworthy segment takes a look at how meat packing employees are losing their work visas, and are being told to leave the US.Here's more:  https://sentientmedia.org/iowa-meatpacking-employee-visas-revoked/And, in our Main Topic, we'll tell you what vegetables are skyrocketing in price, and why!Read the article: https://vegoutmag.com/news/gen-these-five-vegetables-are-suddenly-skyrocketing-in-price-heres-why/Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Bar Vegan Tapas & Cocktail Bar in Albany NY!Take a look at their menu: https://barveganonlark.com/our-menu/We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out, and a healthy dose of our usual vegan shenanigans!Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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.This week, we wanted to do an episode on the lighter side. We think we all could use a break from the avalanche of bad news that is the world we're living in right now.We have a very special guest on the show this week, and in our Main Topic, we play a fun summertime themed game of Would You Rather.In this week's Why Files, we talk about an interesting anti rhino poaching campaign in South Africa.Here's a link to the article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/south-africa-uses-radioactive-horns-to-fight-rhino-poaching_n_688bca23e4b0f5c3b7c9ca3dOur Noteworthy Segment is a shout out to a wonderful advocacy project, Cool Kids Snack Cakes. Started by the founders of Raven Corps, a vegan youth advocacy organization, Cool Kids uses vegan snack cakes to raise money for various social justice causes. They currently have a campaign to raise money for Plant The Land Gaza, a vegan food justice and community projects volunteer team based in Gaza.To order Cool Kids Snack Cakes & support their efforts, click this link: https://www.coolkidssnackcakes.comOur Assignment Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Dallas TX vegan spot, Vegan Food House. We take a deep dive into their menu!You can check them out here: https://www.veganfoodhouse.comWe want to thank our Niece, Lucy for joining the show this week! Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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're releasing a replay of EP 153 this week because....life. Here's what's in the episode:  We have a Listener Recipe! It's Crystal's Delicious Vegan Egg Rolls! Here's her recipe so you can make them at home!  Ingredients: A whole Napa cabbage chopped, a brick of firm tofu ground, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, a tablespoon of ginger paste, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, 1/4 teaspoons turmeric, black pepper, red pepper flakes, a few tablespoons brown sugar, soy sauce to taste, and a bag of shelled edamame.Instructions: cook all that on medium heat in some sesame oil until the liquid is gone, cool then roll in egg roll sheets fry at 360 in the fryer and enjoy. Freeze extra, makes 3 dozenOur Noteworthy segment this week is an interesting ad campaign by the law firm of Loudermilk & Assoc. called Hate Vegans.comCheck them out here:  https://hatevegans.comIn our Main Topic, we ask the question, "Are we wrong about PETA?". We'll dive into a well written article on Vox that explores PETA and their methods of advocacy.Here's the article:   https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/364284/peta-protests-animal-rights-factory-farming-effectiveLearn More about PETA here:   https://www.peta.orgOur Vegan Org of the Week is Rancher Advocacy Program.Learn more about their work here:   https://rancheradvocacy.orgWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and more!Thanks for listening & for all of your support in what we do!Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!This week in our Y Files, where we tell stories of strange and unusual news in the world of animals & veganism, we look into a strange case of animal smuggling involving a Mexican border crossing and a Volkswagen Pissat.In our Noteworthy segment, in an unsurprising move, Republicans mount fight against animal welfare laws in California.Here's a link to the article we reference: https://rollcall.com/2025/07/23/republicans-ready-assault-on-california-animal-welfare-law/And, in Our Main Topic, California is now being sued by the Trump administration over egg prices and what they are calling unnecessary animal cruelty legislation.Here's a link to the article: https://www.dailynews.com/2025/07/11/trump-lawsuit-california-egg-prices/Our Featured restaurant in this week's Assignment Restaurant SOS is Buffalo's V Spot!We'll tell you all about this vegan sports bar themed eatery, and we take look at their amazing menu!We have a new Listener Shout Out, and plenty of our usual mayhem. Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We 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!This week, we have an update on the Rebel Cheese union busting allegations.Here's a link to their statement on the matter: https://rebelcheese.com/pages/bistro-note?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLoN0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwCgilNmFl-yWpoqQCwDYaWOLYed3PdHZ6tp-i0m5oKeg1wcA5j7zOGsttQb_aem_FGpW5NRHhE05fO00JjNQHgOur Y Files this week focuses on a centuries old tradition of the swan census in Britain. Did you know that all trumpeter swans in British waterways are the property of the king?Here's the article that we reference about the swan census: https://apnews.com/article/king-charles-swan-upping-census-britain-b1da5b71b831577f2600d7e3530f83d5This week's Noteworthy segment is on an amazing art exhibit in Athens. The exhibit is titled, "Why Look at Animals" , and features seven floors of art dedicated to animal liberation. Here's a link to the article on the exhibit: https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/aia-reviews/athens-emst-why-look-at-animals-lin-may-saeed-1234746804/Our Main Topic is on an anti dairy ad created by Viva that has been banned by the ASA in the UK. Have we gotten to the point where we're so afraid of offending someone that we can't expose the horrors of the meat & dairy industries?Here's a link to our previous episode on vegan artist & activist, Lin May Saeed: https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com/podcast/episode/7d96d6fe/ep-105-we-honor-animal-rights-artist-lin-may-saeed-can-we-end-factory-farmingHere's a link to the article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/vegan-charity-advert-banned-asa-baby-taken-b2789847.htmlOur Vegan Restaurant SOS this week, goes out to Subculture Vegan Deli & Provisions in Albany NY! We'll tell you all bout them & take a look at their menu!We have a new Listener Shout Out this week! Is it you?It's a jam packed episode & we hope you enjoy it!Thanks so much for listening!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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're back with a new episode!This week in our The Y Files segment, we talk about the ethics implications of people cloning their companion animals.Our Noteworthy this week is a disappointing story about how Rebel Cheese in Austin Texas has been accused of union busting.Here's the article that we reference: https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/i-cloned-cat-25000-because-1229491Here's a link to the Go Fund Me for the workers: https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-rebel-cheese-workers-facing-retaliationIn our Main Topic, we discuss how so called wellness culture is actually hurting the vegan movement.Here's a link to the video that got us thinking about this: https://youtu.be/JXv4NiWO2F0?si=MNoQSDnzRLjpgaZkOur featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is the Tampa Florida based Florish Plant Based Eats. We'll tell you all about their delicious sounding menu!We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thank you so much for listening to the show. We couldn't;t do this without you, and we wouldn't want to!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!This week, we are releasing a replay of Ep 165 as we are in the midst of planning a celebration of life for Christine's Brother in Law.It's a great episode & we hope you enjoy it.Thank you all so very much for the love & support as we navigate this difficult time.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well.Here's what's happening in today's show....This week’s Y Files is unbelievable. A Tik Tok creator shares a recipe video that we can only describe as animal abuse.In our Noteworthy segment, good news out of Switzerland. They’re mandating cruelty labels on animal products! What??And, in Our Main Topic, we’re answering the question, “Why do people mock vegans?”. The answer might surprise you!Here's the article that we reference in our Main Topic: https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/nat-why-people-still-mock-vegans-and-what-it-actually-says-about-them-according-to-psychology/Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Planta. They have several locations both in the US & Canada. We'll tell you why they need help, and of course we take a lot at their amazing menu!We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and more!Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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're back. Thank you all so much for allowing us the time to spend with our family after we lost Christine's Brother in Law, Rudy last week. We also want to thank all of you that reached out with messages of condolence. It really meant a lot to us.This week in our The Why Files segment, we tell you about an eerie and oh so unethical research project that is turning dead spiders into robots. They call them necrobots, and it's truly disturbing. Our Note worthy segment continues our reporting on how RFK Jr. is threatening the health of American citizens.And, in our Main Topic, we'll tell you how the meat industry is funding campaigns against the Trans community. As if we needed another reason to loath the meat industry.Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Three Girls Vegan, who suffered a terrible break in a few weeks ago, and they really need our help.Here's a link to their Go Fund Me if you can donate to them: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-three-girls-vegan-rebuild-after-breakinWe, of course have a new Listener Shout Out, some random meowing, and a lot of our usual silliness.Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 safe & well. This week, we introduce a new segment, The Why Files, where we share some weird & wild news in the vegan space. This week, we discuss a prominent vegan advocate that is no longer vegan. His reason? Marshmallows. That's right, marshmallows.In our Noteworthy segment, we look at the state of the vegan food market. Has the bubble burst?And, our Main Topic this week is an update on how US health agencies are handling ( or not handling) the avian flu outbreak. They want you to think that it just went away, but guess what? It has not!We feature a new restaurant in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series, and we have a new Listener Shout Out! We hope it's you!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 finds you well!This week, in our Noteworthy Segment, we share some great vegan recipe sites. There are a ton of wonderful vegan food blogs out there, and we'll tell you about a few of them!Here are links to the vegan blogs that we talk about:https://rainbowplantlife.comhttps://thefirstmess.comhttps://www.hotforfoodblog.comhttps://ohsheglows.comhttps://www.noracooks.comhttps://sweetpotatosoul.comhttps://www.veganricha.comhttps://www.pickuplimes.comAnd, in our Main Topic, we fill you in on more terrible legislation coming out of the current administration that has it's sites on our public lands and protected species.We have a feeling that we will be revisiting this topic frequently.Our featured vegan restaurant in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series this week is Franchia Vegan Cafe in New York City. We loved our meal when we were there a couple years ago & we can't wait to get back.We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and plenty of our usual shenanigans.Thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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 really hope this episode finds you well. This week, we tell you about a new Buffalo NY vegan spot that we visited. Sevens Vegan Cafe & Bakery provided a fantastic lunch experience, and we'll give you all the delicious details!In our Noteworthy segment, we debunk some recent headlines that have been reporting that vegans cannot build muscle due to not ingesting animal protein.We'll share a recent scientific article that proves that to be false!And, in our Main Topic this week, we share some good news in the vegan space.You'll hear about a vegan fast food chain that's expanding to 18 more locations, a story of how the NIH is working towards phasing out animal testing for medicines and foods, how a former animal testing facility has been transitioned into an animal sanctuary, and Italy has recently banned puppy yoga. We love some good news!Here's a link to watch a video of the sanctuary that we talk about: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2024/04/25/watch-a-former-animal-testing-lab-transform-into-an-animal-sanctuary/73438215007/We feature a new vegan spot in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series. It's one you don't want to miss, as the owners are looking for a buyer, and plan on closing this coming November.We also have a new Listener Shout Out , and a heaping helping  of our usual shenanigans.Enjoy the show, and thanks so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We 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