This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest This week we meet Glen Merzer, he is an author, playwright, and screenwriter who grew up in Bellmore, N.Y., on Long Island, and attended college at New College of Florida in Sarasota. After college, in the early 80s, he became a stand-up comic in San Francisco. Glen began his career in book-writing as a co-author of “Mad Cowboy” and “No More Bull!”. He is also the co-author of “Unprocessed" by Chef AJ; and “The Plant Advantage”, with Benji Kurtz; as well as being one of the editors of “The HappyCow Cookbook”. “Off The Reservation”, Glen’s first novel, is a comic narrative about a quirky vegan congressman who undertakes an unconventional quest for the presidency. Fast forward to 2021 and Glen is still making waves within the vegan movement. His new book, released this year, couldn’t be more timely. Food is Climate” - a response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & the conventional narrative on Climate Change - makes an absorbing case for why we need to end animal agriculture if we are to survive This episode is produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriot and hosted by Klaus Mitchell You can buy Glen's new book here https://amzn.to/3966Lu8 ** Show Notes ** 00:00:00 Nuzest Sponsor 1 00:02:28 The idea behind writing the book, Food Is Climate 00:05:00 Having an open perspective about eating habits 00:09:40 Seaspiracy: Why is it that the subject of the oceans has been left out of the debate for so long? 00:11:50 The role that whales play in nature’s dynamic system 00:14:00 Nuzest Sponsor 2 00:14:54 Al Gore/Bill Gates - where is the vegan message? 00:17:47 Regenerative Agriculture & Regenerative Animal Agriculture 00:27:00 How is Food Is Climate different to other books? 00:27:20 Paul Hawken’s views and Glen’s relationship with the environmentalist This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest

This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest Hi Plant Friends, Hope you are all well this week. Alex J. O’Connor is founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format. He is currently reading for a degree in philosophy and theology at St John’s College, Oxford University. Alex is an international public speaker and debater, having delivered addresses in multiple continents at conferences, universities, and local drinking groups, as well as debated ethics, religion, and politics with a number of high-profile opponents before college audiences, on radio talk shows and on national television. An impassioned animal rights advocate and religious critic, Alex’s online videos have been viewed thirty million times, attracting over three hundred and fifty thousand people to subscribe to his regular content. He has produced videos with notable experts in respected fields, such as Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins, and William Lane Craig. This weeks show is hosted by Klaus Mitchell, Produced by Robbie Lockie. Edited by Phil Marriott. ** Show Notes ** 00:00 Nuzest Sponsor 1 02:30 How The Cosmic Skeptic YouTube Channel began 04:10 A Meat Eaters Case for Veganism 06:05 Preparing and producing the YouTube channel presentations 06:55 The emotional intelligence and pain threshold of non-humans animals 08:50 Peter Singer and other inspiring vegan activists 11:00 The go-to vegan authors 12:37 Future generations looking back on our habits 16:50 Nuzest Sponsor 2 17:40 Breaking Boundaries clip 18:10 The narrative of veganism 23:25 The connection of respecting both animals and non-human animals and fixing prejudices in the world 29:00 Avoiding animal suffering 32:15 Nuzest Sponsor 3 This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest

This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest **** Hi Plant Friends, This week we meet Anthony Mullally he is a Rugby League professional with over 200 career appearances, as well as receiving the Super League Trophy with the Leeds Rhinos in 2017. Anthony played in two World Cups for Ireland in 2013 and 2017. Known as The Vegan Warrior, Anthony’s nickname reflects his growing passion for sustainable living and reconnecting with the natural environment around him. Feeling overwhelmed after helping Leeds Rhinos become Super League champions, Anthony knew he needed to reassess what made him happy, and realised fulfilment had to come from within. First he turned to meditation for answers and when lockdown happened in 2020, Anthony decided it was time for a change. He bought a camper van, moved to Cornwall and he immersed himself in nature, spending his time surfing and hiking. He then turned his back on Super League and set-up mens nature retreats and workshops.

This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest Hi Plant Friends & welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast. This week we meet the talented Preacher Lawson. Preacher is an American stand-up comedian and vegan advocate, best known for being a finalist on the 12th season of America's Got Talent. He returned for America's Got Talent: The Champions, where he finished in 5th place. Preacher was born in Portland, Oregon. He started writing jokes when he was 16 for about a year, then performed for the first time at the age of 17. He won the 2015 Funniest Comedian In Florida and the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition. As well as his comedy work, Preacher also runs a YouTube channel, where he posts travel vlogs, vegan guides, and music videos, all with a comedic twist. A passionate vegan, Preacher also posts videos discussing the ethical dimensions of his diet. “America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live” - a live show taking place at the Luxor theatre in Las Vegas, has named Preacher as its host when the show premieres on November 12th Find out more about Preacher here https://thepreacherlawson.com and follow him on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHqfteK571ZYNhK_CktN9GQ This week's sponsor https://plnt.news/trynuzest use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first older of the delicious golden pea protein. *Show Notes* 00:00:00 Nuzest sponsor 1 00:03:36 The beginning of the vegan story 00:07:10 Growing up in the US with American food culture 00:12:50 Reactions from friends and family 00:18:15 Culture identity and life experiences as an African American man growing up 00:23:45 The horrifying state of the prison system in the US 00:25:00 Personal views on the United States of America. Does it feel like home? 00:30:55 Nuzest sponsor 2 00:32:40 Comedy roots: how the idea for stand-up started 00:33:45 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 00:36:00 The internal monologue/the inner critic 00:40:35 Where the comedy creativity begins. Drawing from life 00:42:50 The worst experience on stage 00:46:05 The response from fans / social media connections 00:50:00 Is Preacher Lawson still single and ready to mingle? 00:50:25 What Preacher eats in a day 00:51:30 If there was a film made about Preacher’s life, what would be the theme song? 00:51:50 The easiest subject to discuss the vegan lifestyle 00:53:55 Stranded on a desert island 00:55:15 Nuzest sponsor 3 This episode was hosted by Robbie Lockie, and produced and edited by Phil Marriott.

This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest Hi Plant Friends, This week we meet Dr Melanie Joy. She is an American social psychologist and author, primarily notable for coining the term carnism. At the age of 23, while a student at Harvard, Melanie contracted a food-borne disease from a tainted hamburger and was hospitalised. This led her to become a vegetarian, before eventually transitioning to veganism. Melanie introduced the term Carnism in a 2001 article published in Satya - an American monthly magazine which covered animal rights and social justice issues. The concept was revisited by her 2009 book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows. Celebrities such as the musician Moby have praised Melanie, saying that her work has the potential to revolutionise how we think. Dr Melanie Joys Books Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: https://amzn.to/2W7t7IG Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters https://amzn.to/3jXlWLc Powerarchy: Understanding the Psychology of Oppression for Social Transformation: Understanding the Hidden Principles of Oppression for Social Transformation https://amzn.to/3xZUG3E You can find out more about Dr Joy's work with Carnism education here: https://carnism.org Learn to be a more effective vegan advocate: https://veganadvocacy.org Learn more about Dr Joy's Book Powerarchy here https://www.powerarchy.org This podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud and many others. *Show Notes* 00:00:00 - Nuzest Sponsor #1 00:03:10 - The beginning of Dr. Melanie Joy’s vegan story 00:07:20 - Training in psychology 00:10:55 - What is Carnism? 00:13:20 - Why do some people shun meat from a young age, and some don’t? 00:17:55 - What keeps Dr. Melanie Joy positive when there is so much animal exploitation and abuse? 00:22:50 - What is causing humanity not to shift away from the damaging ways we are behaving? 00:28:00 - The aspects that slow down the growth of the vegan movement 00:39:43 - Nuzest Sponsor #2 00:40:40 - The success of Melanie’s TED Talk 00:44:35 - The architecture of oppression / ‘Powerarchy’ 00:48:09 - Intersectionality 00:59:20 - Mastering our emotions and communication 01:02:20 - Cellular agriculture 01:07:45 - Top tips for being a better advocate 01:09:50 - Stranded on a desert island 01:11:25 - Nuzest Sponsor #3 This show is hosted by Robbie Lockie & edited and produced Phil Marriot. This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest

Hi Plant Friends and welcome to this weeks episode. This week we meet Dr. Brooke Goldner who is a board certified physician, the creator of the Healing Protocol for Lupus Recovery, and is known globally as the author of three bestselling books, including Goodbye Lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that sees the individual’s immune system become hyperactive and attack healthy tissue. Dr. Goldner has often talked about how it affected her life. When Brooke was 16, she was was in stage 4 kidney failure due to a serious case of Lupus. She was initially told she had six months to live. To further add to her health issues, when she started medical school, Brooke developed anti-phospholipid antibodies which gave her double vision and also resulted in a stroke. After adopting a high raw, whole food plant-based diet, Brooke was relieved to notice that the Lupus was gone within three months. Dr. Brooke Goldner has been featured in various documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health. She has many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker. *Show Notes* 00:02:44 The beginning of the vegan story 00:13:15 The confusion over managing diabetes 00:14:15 What is the immune system? 00:22:14 Recovering from a disease with the Goodbye Lupus protocol 00:23:36 Is the statement “food is medicine” misleading? 00:29:09 Can anyone with Lupus reverse their symptoms with plant-based nutrition? 00:33:48 Issues the gut can be connected to stress 00:34:44 Will people only value a treatment or practice if they pay for it? 00:37:53 Trauma and the effects it has on the body and the immune system 00:48:50 How to find Dr. Brooke Goldner online 00:51:00 Stranded on a desert island Find out more about Dr Brooke's work here https://www.goodbyelupus.com/ This episode is hosted by Robbie Lockie, produced & edited by Phil Marriott

Hi Plant Friends and welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast. This week we meet Professor Rock Rockström. Professor Johan Rockström is one of the most influential Earth scientists who is amongst the most cited researchers in the world. As director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, he advises governments, corporations and activists, about the latest research on the climate and biodiversity and strives for better science communication. A collaboration with natural historian and broadcaster David Attenborough saw him create a 2021 Netflix series, Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet. He also participated in President Joe Biden’s climate summit. In 2020, Professor Rockström co-edited Standing Up for a Sustainable World, a book that gathers the voices of leading academics as well as climate change and environmental activists, entrepreneurs and investors. It highlights the urgent action that needs to be taken to foster sustainable, resilient and inclusive development in the face of powerful systemic forces. Other books include The Human Quest and Big World Small Planet: both produced with National Geographic photographer, Mattias Klum. You can watch Breaking Boundaries on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81336476 *Show Notes* 00:01:38 Breaking Boundaries Preview 00:02:20 Animal Agriculture: why are so many environmentalists shying away from criticising it directly? 00:05:40 Is there a lack of understanding of the implications of the damage caused by animal agriculture and factory farming? 00:08:02 Breaking Boundaries Preview 00:09:16 Cutting out animal products from our diet can have such a huge positive impact on our carbon footprint. Should we be pushing more? 00:12:05 Breaking Boundaries Preview 00:15:42 What we can do to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact? 00:18:35 Breaking Boundaries Preview 00:20:07 Cellular Agriculture: Is this alternative to animal protein a solution? 00:22:35 The purpose of Breaking Boundaries 00:25:10 Greta Thunberg: How radical do we really need to be to raise the alarm? 00:27:33 Breaking Boundaries Preview This weeks episode was presented and produced by Robbie Lockie, and edited by Phil Marriott

Hi Plant friends and welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast. This week we meet Joanne Molinaro, also known as The Korean Vegan. Joanne is a Korean American, born in Chicago, Illinois. When you consider her tasks and accomplishments, you wonder how Joanne manages to incorporate all of her work and play into a 24-hour period. She works at a large law firm, runs 30-40 miles a week, and creates a blog that has over 100,000 followers. On top of that, she’s managed to write her first book, which she hopes will be released by Autumn 2021. Joanne also writes poetry and prose, with her writing appearing in Side B Magazine, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal, and The Mashup Americans. Joanne started her blog, The Korean Vegan, in 2016, after switching to a plant-based diet. In July 2020, she started her TikTok platform, mostly as a coping mechanism for the isolation caused by the global pandemic.  Each of the simple recipe videos she shared included an accompanying family story, all less than 60 seconds. She's shared stories of her mother's immigration to America, her grandmother's escape from North Korea, interracial dating, and more. In addition to her other work, Joanne has given cooking demonstrations, participated in fundraising events for North Korean refugees, and was invited to be the keynote guest speaker for the Korean Women’s International Network 2018 Conference. To find out more about Joanne and her work visit her website: https://thekoreanvegan.com Pre-order Joanna’s book here https://amzn.to/34zrLr1 This weeks episode was presented and produced by Robbie Lockie, and edited by Phil Marriott

Hi Plant Friends, and welcome to a very special episode. Today's show is hosted by PBN Founder Klaus Mitchell. Husband and wife Ali and Lucy Tabrizi are the filmmakers behind the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy - which uncovers the horrors of modern industrial fishing. The film features human impacts on marine life such as plastic marine debris, ghost nets and overfishing around the world. The documentary was one of the top ten most-watched films on Netflix in several countries on the week of its release and generated significant traction on social media. According to the United Nations FAO around 87 percent of the world’s fish populations are ‘fully fished’ or ‘overfished’. Nearly a third of edible fish populations have declined by 90 percent. That same study says that if biodiversity continues to decline, the marine environment will not be able to sustain our way of life. Indeed it may not be able to sustain our lives at all. The global fishing industry has more than doubled in capacity since 1950. It’s now so huge it can’t help but destroy our oceans. What Ali and Lucy discovered whilst making Seaspiracy was truly shocking: Fishing has wiped out 90 percent of the world’s large fish. More than 300,000 dolphins, whales and porpoises are killed by fishing operations every year. More than $35 billion is paid in subsidies to industrial fishing every year. Fishing kills 30,000 sharks EVERY HOUR. Ali and Lucy sat down with Klaus Mitchell from Plant Based News to talk about some of the questions they’ve faced, some of the criticisms, and to go through some behind-the-scenes snippets from the Seaspiracy documentary. Since its release in March 2021, Seaspiracy has garnered many reviews worldwide. It soon climbed up the ranks on Netflix in over 30 countries. During our exclusive interview for Plant Based News, Klaus Mitchell asked Ali and Lucy what proportion of the feedback they thought - in terms of the reception of the documentary - has been positive and negative. Find out more about Seaspiracy here https://www.seaspiracy.org And sign the petition already signed by over 650,000 people at https://change.org/seaspiracy This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest This episode is produced by Robbie Lockie. Presented by Klaus Mitchell and Edited by Phil Marriott. *Show Notes* 00:02:19 The reception for the Seaspiracy documentary 00:03:51 Interesting responses from fans, seafood chefs and celebrity followers 00:05:38 The Seaspiracy journey 00:07:40 Responding to cynics 00:08:30 Documenting the distressing footage of whaling in the Faroe islands 00:10:35 The filming and editing process 00:13:01 Finishing the documentary and receiving messages from influencers, friends and family 00:15:25 What Ali and Lucy learnt from making the documentary 00:17:00 Is change happening now? 00:18:27 The size of the Seaspiracy production team 00:19:32 Surprises of the shoot location 00:20:17 Ali and Lucy’s personal favourite moments of the documentary 00:22:10 Dangerous moments in the film 00:24:05 The state of our oceans 00:27:48 What proportion of feedback has been positive and negative 00:31:27 The strangest criticism 00:32:44 The kinds of criticism directed at Seaspiracy 00:33:25 A chance for Ali and Lucy to refute particular criticisms 00:38:00 Critics and their conflicts of interests 00:40:50 Making sure that statistics used are accurate 00:41:45 Addressing claims from participants that their words were put out of context 00:47:26 Using narrativised sections in the editing process 00:48:58 ‘Fish aren’t as sentient as land animals’ - responding to fish eaters 00:49:50 Responding to those who believe they need to eat fish to get nutrients 00:51:00 Was Seaspiracy made with a vegan message in mind? 00:52:40 What is next for Team Seaspiracy? 00:53:51 How can people support the Seaspiracy efforts?

Hi Plant Friends and welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast. I am your host Robbie Lockie. On this weeks episode we meet the bubbly and colourful vegan Jasmin Singer. At the age of twenty-four, Jasmin Singer turned to veganism after watching a film about factory farming. Learning about the horrors of the dairy and egg production led her to incorporate animal rights into her LGBTQ+ and feminist activism. Jasmin then began volunteering at PETA's headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, and began steering her career toward animal rights activism. As well as being a leading expert, Jasmin Singer is now a hugely visible presence within the vegan community. She is a coveted speaker on topics including radical body positivity, personal narrative as a means of social justice, and how to change the world for animals. She is also the author of The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan and Always Too Much and Never Enough: A Memoir. Along with her co-host Mariann Sullivan, Jasmin and her team continue to “change the world for animals” on the long-running, award-winning podcast, Our Hen House. I was fortunate to feature on one of their episodes, I will link it down in the show notes. Jasmin’s incredible contribution to animal rights does not stop there. She is the former Senior Editor for VegNews Magazine and the longtime love columnist and celebrity interviewer. In 2020, Jasmin had the enviable job of interviewing actor Joaquin Phoenix, who had used his prominence to not only effectively veganize the menu at the Academy Awards, but also treat his acceptance speech as a way of sharing his concerns for animal rights issues. You may well have seen Jasmin appearing in various documentaries such as The Ghosts In Our Machine and Vegucated. She has also contributed to many anthologies such as Running Eating Thinking; Defiant Daughters; Voices for Animal Liberation; Queer & Trans Voices; and Circles of Compassion. As an actor, Jasmin starred in the film The Bra Mitzvah and has appeared in television commercials. She holds a BFA in Acting from Pace University, and is a certified holistic health counsellor. Jasmin is a long-time activist across many realms, including animal activism, LGBTQ activism, and antiracism. As always if you love this episode please don't forget to comment, like and share and if you are on Apple Podcasts please do leave us a review it really helps get the message out there. Find out more about Jasmin here https://jasminsinger.com The PBN Podcast is produced by Robbie Lockie & edited by Phil Marriott * The Show Notes * 00:03:38 The vegan journey - how it all started 00:10:29 Noticing changes in the vegan shift 00:11:34 The vegan movement challenged by capitalism 00:17:41 Experiencing classism 00:20:26 Racial identity 00:26:19 Compassion and respect for humans 00:28:55 Balancing family culture and heritage with a vegan lifestyle 00:32:22 Ted Talk 00:38:47 Are human beings born with compassion? Or do we have to learn it? 00:40:11 Does bullying make you a stronger person? 00:43:35 Dealing with the problems of bullying 00:45:30 Working for Veg News 00:47:59 The first Veg News book: The Veg News Guide To Being A Fabulous Vegan 00:58:13 The Kinder Beauty Box 01:01:04 Stranded on a desert island