Vegan Hacks
Veganize your life with this funny and informative podcast about eating plant-based in this modern world. Vegan Hacks offers reviews of veganized chain restaurants, interviews with vegan influencers, discussions of vegan products and inspiring conversation about the future of plant-based diet.
Historic Plant Based Company Files for Bankruptcy
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Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: Loma Linda Foods, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future.
Bitchen' Sauce Family Drama
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Strife, family conflict, betrayal and sauce? We delve into the two conflicting narratives of how Bitchen' sauce was built and the way brands sell products by selling not just a product but a story.
Vegan Mike Tries Mycelium
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Vegan Mike tries the mycelium steak made by Meati for the first time ever! Jason helps him cook it! Comedy ensues!
Vegan In Alaska and Chef Tony Hyde
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Two interviews!
Clifford Armstrong of Northstar Seitan! and Chef Tony Hyde of Sattdown Jamaican grill!
https://www.northernseitan.com/
@northernseitan
Chef Tony Hyde
@sattdownjamaicangrill
His book:
https://www.amazon.sg/Day-Racism-Walked-My-Door/dp/B0DXR733C6#byline_secondary_view_div_1742004225896?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaahsPcG95fn_zxawv_u6n7uedtHLhkQ2MCacMGTDODaQHSzOpRpbWDt-7I_aem_4wTguzP0AxTjAuLwfvaaug
Will Meati Survive?
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Major vegan meat company Meati is experiencing a financial crisis, will it survive? Also an interview with Meati's CCO John Bortells.
website: meati.com
Are They Marketing Plant Meat Wrong?
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Jason and Mike talk about how the major plant based meat companies market their products.
Vegans & Trauma
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A new study was released that links trauma and lifestyle choice.
The Price of Vegan Meat
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Jason and Mike discuss a new study that illuminates American's view of plant based meat.
Fancy Food Show Finds
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Jason and Mike discuss innovations at the Fancy Food Show.
Vegans Staying Alive!
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Better late than never, our first podcast of the year! We talk about the Los Angeles wild fires, vegan restaurants closing and our nomination for a veggie award!
Beyond Profit
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Jason and Mike discuss the recent stock moves of Beyond Meat and their future.
Vegan Restaurants at a Crossroads?
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We talk about Crossroads Calabasas closing and a micro concept that might be a new future for vegan restaurants.
Media Bias Against Vegans
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Jason and Mike talk about a vegan reddit drama. Also Jason uncovers media bias against vegans regard an Oxford vegan food study.
Vegan Drama Alert!
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It's Thanksgiving Eve and there is some major vegan tension in the air! Jason and Mike discuss.
Miss Manners & The Shameful Vegan
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Jason and Mike talk about a Miss Manner scenario involving a vegan shaming an omnivore host. Who is to blame?
Beyond Meat Owes You Money?
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Jason and Mike talk about a class action lawsuit that will award consumers a pool of over 7 million dollars based on alleged false advertising by Beyond Meat.
Thanksgiving Survival
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Jason and Mike talk about Trader Joe's bringing back it's vegan holiday roast and Jason offers his Thanksgiving survival guide for vegans in a hostile omnivore environment.
Vegan Mike Goes to the Last Sweet Tomatoes
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Mike travels all the way to Tucson Arizona to go to the last Sweet Tomatoes aka Soup Plantation on the planet.
Vegan Krabby Patty
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Jason and Mike travel to Monty's to get an all vegan Krabby Patty meal. They talk about food additives, vegan fast food and marketing.
Lizzo Stops Being Vegan
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In this episode, companies stop being vegan, celebrities break the rules and one of the most celebrated vegans, becomes an omnivore and posts about on the internet.
Beyond Meat Troubles
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A dive into why Beyond Meat became a stock market loser.
Katz's Deli Goes Vegan for 4 hours
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The NYC Katz's Deli offered a vegan pastrami for four hours and it some how managed to make both vegans and carnivores angry.
Sweet Tomatoes at the Soup Plantation
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Mike has a plan to travel to another state for only one purpose: Visit the last and only, all you can eat salad bar, known as Sweet Tomatoes (or Soup Plantation depending on the region). We talk about it.
Was Vegandale A Vegan Fyre Festival?
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Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it.
Hart House Chain Abruptly Closes
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Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly. Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail.
Road to Salaya!
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All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen.
Is Powder That Turns Into Chicken The Future?
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Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.
Jenny and Heather of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen
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Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City.
https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/
https://sporkfoods.com/
IG: @heysunshinekitchen
IG: @sporkfoods
Why is Vegan Food So Expensive?
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In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive!
Can Republicans be Vegan?
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Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan.
Mushrooms or Mold? The Meati Drama!
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Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit. Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold?
Will Beyond Meat Survive?
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Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks. Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive?
Beyond Panda Express Disappointment
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Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores. Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland, Oregon.
https://www.therealmrefillery.com/
IG: @therealmrefillery
Juicy Marbles Co-Founder Vladimir Mićković
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A discussion with Juicy Marbles co-founder Vladimir Mićković, one of the most creative and innovative vegan meat companies in the world.
https://juicymarbles.com/
Impossible Meat Banking on Competitive Eating Champion
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Vegan burger joint Burgerlords changes their menu to offer no vegan options and Impossible meat gets involved in competitive eating.
Vegans Protest Sage Bistro!
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Protesters shut down Sage Bistro on Father's Day due to the once all vegan restaurant adding meat to the menu. Are protests like this effective, or do they add fuel to the "culture war" narrative?
A New Argument Against Vegans Discovered!
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Has a new argument against vegans been discovered? A spirted debate between Jason and Mike about statements made by popular YouTuber and former vegan, Cosmic Skeptic.
Vegans Trying the Most Realistic Vegan Steak on the Planet
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Both vegan for over a decade, Mike and Jason try some of the most realistic vegan steak in the market, Juicy Marbles.
Is the Dairy Industry Taking Over Your Feed?
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The dairy lobby is taking credit for viral trends that used dairy as a centerpiece that were not marked as paid partnerships and appeared to be organic videos. However, some influencers were on “The Dairy Dream Team.”
The Washington Post Trashes Vegan Bacon
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Jason and Mike are on a journey to get a vegan meal deal in Koreatown. Meanwhile, they talk about the Washington Post's ranking of vegan bacons, beyond meat lashing out at vegans and Emo straight edge vegan icon Davey Havok.
