The ChickPeeps Vegan Podcast

Exploring ethical boundaries between humans and wild animals, the impact of animals in entertainment, reasons some animal welfare organizations avoid a vegan stance. From inheriting a wooly monkey to founding a sanctuary, addressing challenging topics like dolphin swims and elephant rides.

Joey Carbstrong, a former gang member turned animal rights activist, shares his bold style of activism and experiences in slaughterhouses. He emphasizes the impact of one-on-one street activism and discusses handling criticism. Joey explains how to never be 'stumped' in debates and emphasizes the importance of conserving energy for advocacy.

Climate activist and sustainability expert Venetia La Manna discusses the intersection of veganism and slow fashion, and the impact of fast fashion on the environment. She emphasizes the need for mindful consumption, explores the similarities between factory farming and fast fashion factories, and addresses the accessibility of sustainable veganism. The hosts also discuss the importance of supporting individual journeys towards veganism and letting go of control.

Christi Metropole, Founder of Stray Cat Alliance, sheds light on the vegan advocacy in animal welfare, the 'Trap, Neuter, Return' program, and the ethical dilemma of feeding cats a meat diet. She discusses the no-kill approach, the 'Adopt, Don’t Shop' initiative, and the urgent need for resources in underserved communities.

Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the health benefits of a plant-based diet, including reversing type 2 diabetes and balancing hormones. He shares insights on eliminating animal products for optimal health, curing various conditions with diet, and stories of patients fully cured of diabetes. The episode also explores the impact of diet on health issues like cancer and reproductive problems, emphasizing the transformative power of a plant-based diet for overall well-being.

Josh Bolding, co-founder of Vivo Life, shares his journey to establishing a fully vegan company. Topics include the necessity of supplements in a vegan diet, sustainability in business, ethical branding, and the challenges of transitioning a company to be 100% vegan. He also discusses the impact of conscious consumerism, protein deficiency myths, and the importance of a well-rounded diet.

Actor and guest-host Elliot Knight joins the ChickPeeps to discuss vegan dating dilemmas, including reactions to non-vegan meals, dealing with different dietary preferences, and the impact of activism on relationships. They also tackle controversial topics such as vegan condoms, natural vegan lubricants, and using feces as fertilizer. The episode includes lighthearted conversations about childhood crushes, animated characters, and pornography preferences.

Actor Elliot Knight joins the hosts to discuss the challenges of vegan dating. They explore topics such as dating vegans vs. non-vegans, vegan etiquette for kissing non-vegans, converting partners to veganism, and navigating non-vegan relationships. They also share their personal relationship non-negotiables and experiences with vegan dating apps.

The ChickPeeps podcast features Dino Luciano, the first vegan to win Masterchef, discussing his journey competing on the show as a vegan chef. He talks about his Italian upbringing, advocating for veganism, and his theory on vegan food outshining meat. Dino also shares his struggles with anxiety and OCD, the benefits of a plant-based diet for mental health, and navigating challenges as a gender-fluid vegan chef in the TV industry.

Listen in as Simone Clarke and Lena Aalby from World Animal Protection Australia share insights on the challenges faced in recovering from the Australian bushfires, emergency relief work, and the resilience of Australian wildlife. They discuss the impact of the wildfires on animals, the need for long-term recovery efforts, and the coordination of strategies by charities. Also, explore the statistic of 1 billion animals perished and its implications for the future of Australian wildlife.