Viva! Vegan Podcast

Formed in 1979, MDC are one of the longest-lasting hardcore bands still touring. And frontman Dave Dictor is one of the most enduring, selfless vegans, who is a name check for any band in punk or hardcore. Dave talks to Faye live from Vegan Camp Out about how his love of animals will never abate and how easy it is to be vegan now.   In this conversation Dave and Faye discuss topics, such as:  His band talking about social and political issues and why it’s important   The importance of sharing animal rights and vegan causes   How people who said they would never be vegetarian end up having vegan kids  How he loves being around vegans and the message From lettuce, brown rice and beer on tour, to having anything he wants How he still gets exciting about being a frontman 44 years on Find out more on MDC here:   About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

In this special feature, Viva!'s founder and director, Juliet Gellatley, chats to Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party at in Marylebone.   Over dinner they discuss: Being deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, as well as a London Assembly member Getting into politics Protecting the most vulnerable and marginalised What sparked his vegan journey And environmental justice Find out more on Zack here: About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

Sam Ryder is an English singer, songwriter, producer, composer and social media personality. He rose to prominence in 2020, after posting music covers on TikTok, during the first UK lockdown. His breakthrough came after he represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with Space Man- entry, and finishing first in the jury vote and second overall in the contest, after Ukraine (not Croatia as I say in the intro. If you picked up on that error, well done you!).    Recorded live at Vegan Camp Out, Sam discusses with Faye how he draws inspiration from vegans such as Lewis Hamilton who are at the top of their professional fields. He also discusses the importance of not telling people what to do but leading by example. Right on!    In this conversation, Sam and Faye also discuss:    Getting into music via a love of Canadian rock band Sum 41   How he became vegan   The health food shop he opened with his partner  The importance of being non-judgemental  Being true to yourself and respecting people’s life choices  His initial hatred of HIIT workouts and how he has  grown to love them  Sam mentions how due to health issues, some people are unsure about going vegan, we have a full list of resources available here to help anyone who needs reassurance, advice or guidance over at:   We also recommend which provides an overview of what a healthy vegan diet looks like, what the experts say, why plant foods are good for us and why animal foods harm.   About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

The Vegan Queens are a drag act with a difference – they promote veganism alongside their unwavering commitment to equality for all.   Miasma and Gemini sit down with Faye live from Vegan Camp Out to talk about their vegan journey alongside decades of drag experience.   In this conversation, Gemini, Miasma and Faye also discuss:   Why drag is seen as corruptible   The increasing risk to LGBTQI+ communities   How the art of drag has been with us for hundreds of years   How vegetarianism and veganism is central to compassion   Their long-lasting friendship   Hope for what is next for veganism    Find out more on the Vegan Queens here: About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

John Robb is an English musician and journalist best known as the bassist and singer for the mid-1980s band .  He writes for and runs the website and a monthly music magazine of the same name. He has written several books on music and pens a column in Viva!life. John and Faye catch up at BIMM in Bristol to chat about a green future, and how that will look, his eleventh book The History of Goth, his relationships with Dale Vince and Chris Packham, all things music, fitness, and a brief history of space and time.  In this conversation, John and Faye discuss topics, such as:  Growing up in Blackpool in the 60s and 70s John’s love of dinosaurs  Calling up Kurt Cobain’s mum to speak to Kurt in 89 John’s band The Membranes   Solfeggio frequencies, the importance of energy, and the expansion of the universe A DIY and grassroots approach to transforming veganism, conservation and building a better future How John came to pen a column for Viva!life His eleventh book, and bestseller The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth    Find out more on John Robb here: johnrobbofficial.com  About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

In this episode, Calum speaks to Faye about his mission to help people to cook easy and accessible vegan food they actually want to make that is healthy.  By his own admission, he’s relevant thanks to social media, though has gone from strength to strength, from being part of the Plantboiis collective to releasing his first cookbook.   In this conversation, Calum and Faye discuss topics, such as:  Why he felt it necessary to call Jamie Oliver “dad”.   The difference between being a chef and a cook – Calum is resolutely in the second category (for now)   Not taking himself too seriously  His first cookbook and its creation  Being part of the Plantboiis collective   Veganism and masculinity   Appearing on The Great Cookbook Challenge   Find out more on Calum here: About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , ,  and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

Josh Franceschi, lead singer of the British rock band You Me at Six, shares his journey of being vegan for eight years, motivated by his bond with his dog and a commitment to animal welfare. He expresses concerns about the climate crisis and the world future generations will inherit. Josh candidly discusses his frustrations with environmental issues, including unsafe swimming conditions, and highlights the wisdom of youth activists like Greta Thunberg. His reflections balance personal growth with a call for social responsibility and authenticity in music.

Romesh sits down with Faye before his headline appearance at 2023’s Vegan Camp Out for a candid chat about his decade-long vegan journey, including why people direct anger at vegans and can’t perceive them as being funny. He also discusses his love of The Great British Bake Off and the importance of raising more awareness about the horrors of the dairy industry.    In this conversation, Faye and Romesh also discuss topics, such as:   Fears around identity   People’s expectations around being funny   The horrors of the meat and dairy industry Moralistic sacrifices   Why can’t mainstream vegan cheese melt? The surprising lack of backlash from The Great British Bake Off  Why there needs to be an amnesty around meat-eaters and vegans  The joy of Harvester and Toby Carvery restaurants offering vegan options   Find out more on Romesh here:   About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , ,  and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

In this new episode, Faye sits down with best-selling author, spiritualist, podcast host and Oprah star, Victoria Moran.   Victoria Moran is the author of 13 books, including Main Street Vegan, The Good Karma Diet, Shelter for the Spirit, and the international bestseller, Creating a Charmed Life. She holds an undergraduate degree in religious studies, hosts the weekly Main Street Vegan podcast, and is founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, the exciting 6-day program in New York City that trains and certifies vegan lifestyle coaches and educators.    In this conversation, Faye and Victoria discuss topics, such as:   The swinging ‘60s   Tracing veganism and vegetarianism back to antiquity  Veganising yoga   Being bought a drink by Paul McCartney Meeting documentary filmmaker Michael Moore   The writing process How veganism has evolved over the decades   How it felt being voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50  What meeting Oprah Winfrey was like  Find out more on Victoria here: About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.

India is a TV reality star, model and influencer who rose to fame on the summer 2019 series of Love Island. India has had a prolific career since leaving the Villa, having done high profile vegan campaigns with PETA in addition to working as a Brand Ambassador for  as well as launching her own swimwear collection with     For the foodies out there, India has a separate Instagram account dedicated to vegan meals, and they are truly mouth watering! In this interview, India chats to Viva!’s head of communications, Faye, about the strangeness of paparazzi in Reading, her sustainable fashion line and what it was like in the Love Island Villa.  Faye is then joined by Lex, Viva!’s head of investigations, to discuss what on earth Love Island actually is, her fashion venture and the issue of plastic waste in the ocean. About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , ,  and .   Get the latest episode every month, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.