Animal Voices
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingson Vancouver Co-op Radio, CFRO, 100.5FM
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Dr. Michael Klaper on disease prevention and reversal with plant-based diets
April 12, 2024 15:34 - 880 KBThis radio show will air live from noon to 1pm PST and will be posted as a podcast shortly thereafter. Listen live here Dr. Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher & speaker on diet & health. In addition to… Read more →
Vancouver vegans discuss animal rights strategy, rabbit rescue and how religious beliefs affect animals.
March 30, 2024 05:16 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA roundtable discussion with guests new vegan Daniel Li, and longtime vegan and bunny advocate Michael Kossin. It's Easter weekend - don't buy bunnies, but consider adoption! Read more →
Encore Episode: Making the Connection Between Animal Rights and Human Rights: The Rights of Slaughterhouse Workers, and Cooking Vegan for the Holidays with Nava Atlas
December 08, 2023 19:35 - 55.8 MBMaking the Connection Between Animal Rights and Human Rights: The Rights of Slaughterhouse Workers; and a feature interview with Nava Atlas, on vegan cooking for the holidays and her new book "Vegan Holiday Kitchen". Read more →
Encore show: Esther the Wonder Pig is introduced to the world, in 2014!
October 19, 2023 23:22 - 55.1 MBA homage to Esther the Wonder Pig, who sadly passed away this week. We play you our past episode at the beginning of Esther's fame, with her 2 dads Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter. Read more →
Eco-Activist Captain Paul Watson, and Saving the Grizzly Bears in BC
September 30, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBA feature interview with Captain Paul Watson, and the precarious future of BC's Grizzly Bears with biologist Amber Peters of the Vahalla Wilderness Society. Read more →
Encore Episode: The Thanksgiving Show 2011
October 07, 2022 19:46 - 5 MBA feature interview with Susie Coston, National Shelter Director, on Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, and turkeys! Plus Practical Tips for Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Read more →
Excelsior 4 Activists Await Sentencing for Exposing Animal Cruelty
September 02, 2022 18:47 - 45.6 MBListen to this show here! (and also on Apple Podcasts and Google Play) Animal activists Amy Soranno, Nick Schafer, Roy Sasano and Geoff Regier – known as the Excelsior 4 – faced 21 indictable offences (the highest criminal level in… Read more →
The Trial of Fighting for Justice for Animals, with the #Excelsior4 and PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk
July 01, 2022 07:13 - 73.8 MBInterview with the Excelsior 4 activists Nick Schafer and Roy Sasano on their 1st week of their court trial, being charged with exposing animal cruelty to the world. Plus a feature interview with Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk on the history of the Animal Liberation Front movement and her book "Free the Animals". Read more →
Encore Show: The Excelsior 4 Pig Trial Starts Next week ~ Exclusive Interviews in the Aftermath of the Pre-Trial this April
June 24, 2022 18:44 - 81.3 MBA feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC. Read more →
Encore Show: World Oceans Day: Sounds in the Sea, & Direct Action with Sea Shepherd
June 03, 2022 18:41 - 66.4 MBTo honour World Oceans Day, we feature interviews with Sue Waters of Sea Shepherd, and marine biologist Dr. Abby Schwarz, on the importance of sound in the sea. Read more →
Encore Show: Helping Companion Animals in Vulnerable Communities, with the Vancouver Humane Society; plus, Superbugs in Our Waterways, with World Animal Protection Canada
May 27, 2022 08:04 - 40 MBA feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society, on helping structurally vulnerable individuals and their companion animals with needed vet services and more. Read more →
Encore Show: Farmed Animal Depopulations and Worker Violations During COVID-19, with Rachel McCrystal of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, and Meet the Clean Meat Future
May 20, 2022 17:54 - 38.7 MBFeature interview with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary's Rachel McCrystal on millions of farmed animals being euthanized and the COVID-19 outbreaks in slaughterhouses. Plus, a discussion of Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall's "Meat the Future" - the clean meat future! Read more →
Encore Show: Appreciation for our Avian Friends: Jacko the African Grey Parrot, and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier
May 13, 2022 16:57 - 43.6 MBIt's our Spring Fundraising Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed! Read more →
Encore Show: International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen Davis, discussing pronouns used for animals in mainstream media
May 06, 2022 15:58 - 38.4 MBWe welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →
Encore Show: Healing our Planet Amidst a Climate and Pandemic Crisis, with Dr. Sailesh Rao of the Climate Healers, and Opposing a $9.5 Million Bailout for the Vancouver Aquarium with Annelise Sorg
April 29, 2022 18:33 - 42.1 MBFor our feature interview, we welcome Dr. Sailesh Rao, an environmental scientist who believes that the world is capable of overcoming climate change - but only if everyone adopts a plant-based diet by the year 2026. Also, Annelise Sorg, the co-founder and President of No Whales in Captivity, discusses the history of Vancouver Aquarium's exploitative conduct towards the animals and a call for no $9.5 million bailout from the government during pandemic times. Read more →
Encore Show: Interview with Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society on Feral Rabbits and the Ongoing Fight to Save Through Humane Rescue and Micro-Sanctuaries
April 15, 2022 14:08 - 40.8 MBFeature interview with Sorelle Campbell, founder and Executive Director of Rabbitats Rescue, on the plight of the bunnies. Read more →
A Fortnight of Pre-trial for the Excelsior 4 Activists, plus BSPCA Denies Request for a Peaceful Conversation
April 08, 2022 16:58 - 81.3 MBA feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC. Read more →
Encore Show: “Meat The Victims Canada” Activists Expose a Modern Pig Farm in Abbotsford, BC
April 01, 2022 16:29 - 92.2 MBInterviews with some of the 200 activists who peacefully protested and documented cruelty on a local pig farm. We address comments we have been hearing from farmers, and speak to a former RCMP officer-turned activist about breaking the law to obtain justice. Read more →
Save A Spider Day, & Local Social Enterprises Vegan Supply and Friend and Faux
March 11, 2022 22:15 - 62.8 MBIt's Save a Spider Day! Plus, helping the animals in the Ukraine, and a feature interview with local entrepreneur Jason Antony, owner of social enterprises Vegan Supply and Friend & Faux. Read more →
Encore Show: Joshua Katcher: High Fashion for the Ethical Man
March 04, 2022 09:15 - 71.7 MBFeaturing an interview with vegan fashion designer and author Joshua Katcher, founder of Brave GentleMan and The Discerning Brute. Read more →
Encore Show: A Legacy of Local Activism: Don Larson and Elder Veronica on Their 35 Years of Advocacy for Human and Nonhuman Animal Lives in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
February 25, 2022 12:52 - 59.6 MBFeaturing an interview with local Vancouver activists Don Larson and Elder Veronica on the completion of CRAB Park, plus information on turkey vultures for World Turkey Vulture Day. Read more →
Encore Show: Celebrating Vegan Cuisine Month and Black History Month with Asha Wheeldon of Kula Foods
February 18, 2022 16:12 - 1 ByteLocal vegan chef Asha Wheeldon joins us to talk about plant-based cuisine inspiration and bringing people together through delicious food. Read more →
Encore Show: Love for Heart Health Month with Leading Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, & Vegan Chocolatier Emma Smith
February 11, 2022 15:08 - 68.7 MBLearn about optimal heart health with leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Plus, celebrating the love of chocolate with vegan chocolatier and owner of Zimt Chocolates Emma Smith. Read more →
Encore Show: Volunteer at a Rabbit Rescue, and Filmmaker Gary Charbonneau Exposes the Pharmaceutical Industry in “The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis”
February 04, 2022 17:20 - 43.9 MBAn interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis". Read more →
Encore Show: Cooking Vegan for the Family with Easy Animal-Free Anna Pippus, and Virchew’s Vegan Dog Food Updates
January 28, 2022 14:28 - 1 second - 1 ByteA feature interview with Easy Animal-Free's mom Anna Pippus on nourishing your family with plant-based cooking. Plus, vegan dogs with Virchew, a plant-based dog food company local to Vancouver. Read more →
Encore Show: Glen Merzer on Saving Both Our Health and Planet by Embracing the Power of Plants
January 14, 2022 05:39 - 78.5 MBHealth and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change". Read more →
Encore: Brian Patton, The Sexy Vegan, on Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, and U N I V E R S E O F Á L I
December 17, 2021 01:32 - 1 ByteA feature interview with Brian Patton, The Sexy Vegan, on Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, and vegan musical and cosplay artist Alexandria Beck with her vegan mom Suzi Beck. Plus, our recommendations for charity gift giving for the holidays this year. Read more →
COP-26 and Animal Representation in Climate Policy
December 06, 2021 02:03 - 5 MBListen To This Show Here! [display_pod] If podcast is not displaying, you can find the archival audio here – Archive Audio (11/19/2021) News Mission and animals being abandoned Desperate farmers whose properties were flooded tried to move their animals by boat,… Read more →
Drop Naked Chocolates and Pre-Holiday Auction!
December 06, 2021 01:23 - 1 ByteListen To This Show Here! [display_pod] If podcast is not displaying, you can find the archival audio here – Archive Audio (10/22/2021) This weeks News Oatly’s New Fashion Line – Swedish brand Oatly—known best for its vegan oat milk—is taking… Read more →
Glen Merzer on Saving Both Our Health and Planet by Embracing the Power of Plants
December 03, 2021 15:15 - 78.5 MBHealth and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change". Read more →
Volunteer at a Rabbit Rescue, and Filmmaker Gary Charbonneau Exposes the Pharmaceutical Industry in “The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis”
November 15, 2021 15:48 - 43.9 MBAn interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis". Read more →
Cooking Vegan for the Family with Easy Animal-Free Anna Pippus, and Virchew’s Vegan Dog Food Updates
November 05, 2021 13:45 - 1 ByteA feature interview with Easy Animal-Free's mom Anna Pippus on nourishing your family with plant-based cooking. Plus, vegan dogs with Virchew, a plant-based dog food company local to Vancouver. Read more →
Encore Show: The Thanksgiving Episode: Celebrating a Compassionate Holiday, and Turkey Stories from the Happy Herd Sanctuary
October 08, 2021 08:51 - 1 ByteWelcome to our annual Thanksgiving Show, a rebroadcast from 2017. We talk about the personalities of turkeys with Diane Marsh from the Happy Herd Sanctuary, and share tips and advice on Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving. Read more →
Encore: Songs of Liberation: Music to Inspire Your Advocacy for Animals
October 01, 2021 00:47An eclectic mix of songs with messages of respect for animals and the natural world. Read more →
The Killing of the Coyotes in Stanley Park, and Calling for Wildlife Care, Not Cull
September 17, 2021 18:38 - 50.8 MBA feature interview with BC conservationist Kelly Ready, peeling back the layers to expose the underpinnings of the coyote cull in Stanley Park. Read more →
Encore Show: Japan Dolphins Day: The Connections Between Vancouver Aquarium’s Dolphins and Japan, plus Vegan Nutritionist Nikki Hurst
August 27, 2021 18:08 - 69.8 MBSeptember 1st is Japan Dolphins Day. Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered's Gary Charbonneau speaks about the Japanese origins of the Vancouver Aquarium's dolphins, plus nutritionist Nikki Hurst answers all your vegan nutrition questions! Read more →
Encore: Celebrating International Sloth Day with Sloth Expert Rebecca Cliffe, plus 13-Year-Old Sir Darius Brown on Making Bow Ties for Shelter Animals
August 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 ByteThis International Sloth Day show features an interview with zoologist Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, founder and director of the Sloth Conservation Foundation. We also welcome 13-year-old entrepreneur and animal advocate Sir Darius Brown of Beaux and Paws who sews and donates handmade bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted. Read more →
Encore Show: Cooking Fun and Healthy Vegan Meals with Dreena Burton in her “Kind Kitchen”; plus, Newest (& Shocking) Updates on the Vancouver Aquarium, with David Isbister
August 13, 2021 17:29 - 40.1 MBA feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister. Read more →
Encore Show: A Celebration of Vegan Meats and Entrepreneurism: Seth Tibbott of The Tofurky Company, and James Davison and Mitchell Scott of The Very Good Butchers
August 06, 2021 07:06 - 96.7 MBMeet vegan entrepreneurs Seth Tibbott of The Tofurky Company, and James Davison and Mitchell Scott of The Very Good Butchers, who make some of the best plant-based meats on the market, and have business stories and advice to share! Read more →
Encore: Violist Tony Kastelic on Vegan Classical Musician Life and a Revolutionary New Animal-Friendly Bow Hair
July 23, 2021 17:47 - 48.5 MBFeaturing an extended coffee-table chat with violist and singer Tony Kastelic, as well as live performances from both Tony and our producer Elyse Jacobson. Tony and Elyse discuss being among the first musicians in Canada to use Coruss bow hair, a high-tech professional-grade synthetic hair for bowed string instruments. Read more →
Helping Companion Animals in Vulnerable Communities, with the Vancouver Humane Society; plus, Superbugs in Our Waterways, with World Animal Protection Canada
July 16, 2021 18:53 - 40 MBA feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society, on helping structurally vulnerable individuals and their companion animals with needed vet services and more. Read more →
Cooking Fun and Healthy Vegan Meals with Dreena Burton in her “Kind Kitchen”; plus, Newest (& Shocking) Updates on the Vancouver Aquarium, with David Isbister
May 14, 2021 14:29 - 40.1 MBA feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister. Read more →
International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen, discussing pronouns in mainstream media
April 30, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBWe welcome chicken expert, from United Poultry Concerns, Karen Davis back on the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! And pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →
International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen Davis, discussing pronouns used for animals in mainstream media
April 30, 2021 14:02 - 38.4 MBWe welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →
Raccoons, Birds, and Big Cats in our Neighborhood:Human Relationships With Animals
April 23, 2021 19:14 - 59 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week we tie together a series of stories related to the different animals that we live amoungst in human dominated spaces. We discuss the pressing news related to the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, which has been purchased by white supremacist supporters , Herschend Enterprises. Read more →
Raccoons, Birds, and Big Cats in our Neighborhood: Human Relationships With Animals
April 23, 2021 19:14 - 43.2 MBThis week we tie together a series of stories related to the different animals that we live amoungst in human dominated spaces. We discuss the pressing news related to the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, which has been purchased by white supremacist supporters, Herschend Enterprises. Read more →
Encore: The Earth Day Show: The Restore-Our-Planet Diet, and Eating Earth
April 17, 2021 05:19 - 55.9 MBThe Earth Day Show: featuring an interview with author Patricia Tallman on "The Restore-Our-Planet Diet", an interview with Lisa Kemmerer on "Eating Earth", plus our annual Spring Member Drive. Read more →
The Return of the Cicada: looking 17 years ahead
April 09, 2021 08:06 - 39.5 MBthis week we learn about the life cycle of cicadas in advance of the brood x infestation occurring this spring. Read more →
Encore Show: Behind the Lines of Slaughter, in an Age of Animal Transmitted Disease, with Justin Reineke
March 19, 2021 19:08 - 83.1 MBIn a time of zoonotic diseases and pandemics, former industrial farm and slaughterhouse worker Justin Reineke exposes the underbelly of these infection-ridden factories. Read more →
Encore show: International Women’s Day: Uncovering the Connections Between Feminism and Animal Rights, with Carol J. Adams
March 05, 2021 11:57 - 9.06 MBIn honour of International Women's Day on March 8th, we speak with acclaimed eco-feminist, writer and activist Carol J. Adams, who illustrates the many connections and intersections between feminism and animal rights. Read more →