Curiously Veg Radio
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsCuriously Veg Radio sprouted up through an effort to reach plant-based and plant-curious minds alike. Our topics range from discussing scientific studies, tasty plant-based recipes, hot news topics, geeky humor, and informative interviews. The podcast encompasses serious information, personal experience, and creative dialog.
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Naomi Green: Battling Cancer with Plants
April 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBShow Notes: http://bit.ly/cvrnaomigreen Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Serious illness can take a lot out of person, nothing more than a cancer diagnosis. After battling through cancer and being told there's nothing that could be done to prevent the disease, Naomi Green took her life and health into her own hands. She switched to a plant based diet and proved to the world that eating a whole foods vegan d...
Tenacity, Support, and Victories
March 21, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/E3Q1S8 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. We deal with failures and successes in life. Through those endeavors how often do we walk away or lose sight? Moreover, do we have anyone to support us and do we support those around us? I recently saw a video going viral showing a child doing a box jump with the support of her coach/parent. The intensity and tenacity of the kid, the suppo...
We Should Stop Saying These
January 24, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/w8ti12 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. We discuss a lot of things on the show and out in the world in regards to health, diet and fitness. The vast majority of the advise and motivation we provide is helpful. Sometimes, however, we may be doing more harm than good and spreading poor information or representing good information in a poor way. Some topics we should stop saying or c...
New Vegan Pitfalls
January 02, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/K7stvZ Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Regardless if you're just starting out on your plant-based journey or you've been vegan for a short while, it's easy to fall into some bad habits. In this episode I review a few pitfalls we fall into on our journey and how to best tackle them. Items I review include: - Listening to the “haters” - It’s too tough/restrictive - Being too ag...
Jordan Winar: Author and Vegan Triathlete
November 07, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/5Wcq9J Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. It's not every day we get the chance to be inspired by someone who's jumped into life with both feet. An opportunity to learn from someone who has been through sets of grueling experiences and can provide insight we never thought we'd have the chance to experience, first hand or other wise. Jordan Winar offered us just that opportunity in th...
Saba Sahlu: AirVegan Travel App
October 24, 2017 07:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/zEdTDd Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Traveling as a vegan can be tough. Nevermind looking for local restaurants but what about the airports? I can't count how many times I've had a layover that lasted hours or ended up at an airport long before a flight. All the hours of searching and staring at a map could easily be solved with a simple app. Luckily Saba Sahlu has come to our ...
Pretty Patel: Meal Planning with Plan V
October 11, 2017 05:02 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/zzB9Cw Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. I'm sure quite a few of you have heard of meal planning but aren't sure what it is or how to go about it. Lately, I've gotten into meal planning to take stress of my busy week and to make the most regular thing I do, eat, that much easier. Pretty Patel joins us to discuss what meal planning is, how it's done, and it's benefits. Even better...
5 Vegan Myths
September 26, 2017 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/TJDKxM Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. On a regular basis we come in contact with people who fall into the assumptions of some rather silly vegan myths. If you've been vegan or sometime you know this all too well, and if you're new to lifestyle, get ready. We've mentioned a few myths before but I wanted to focus on a few that we don't always talk about (that means we're skipping ...
Your Stress is Their Stress
August 22, 2017 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/nNvLky Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Stress can do a surprising amount of damage to you physical and mental health. We tend to forget the amount of damage it can do to our friends and family. It's not possible to avoid stress completely but being able to recognize the signs and deal with stressors correctly can be a massive benefit to ourselves and those around us Symptom...
Vegan Tattoos
August 08, 2017 04:11 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/GDAid2 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. It seems like being a vegan and getting a tattoo... or two... or 50... goes hand in hand. Keeping the process vegan and cruelty free can be a bit of an adventure. Have a guide or at least knowing what to ask and what to look out for can be a great help. Welp, that's what we're here for! I recently started my first sleeve and had an amazing...
CVR is Coming Back!
July 24, 2017 09:00 - 57 seconds - 887 KBDon't call it a comeback we've been here for years! (well almost 2). Time to provide some great audio and commentary back to your earholes! New topics and guests coming soon. ----- Be a guest or suggest a topic at: [email protected]
Lindsay Wolf: Investigating Slaughterhouses
February 14, 2017 08:20 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. When it comes to animal rights organizations, helping others take notice, and making real change in farmed animal welfare the most vital piece are the investigators. The men and women who take on this job are rarely seen or known by the public but they make some of the greatest impact. Any undercover video you've seen was the act of someone ...
Everyone Can Be an Activist
February 01, 2017 07:14 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- After a long week in Los Angeles ten a week to recover and regroup we're back in action! I drug the recording gear with me all the way across the country (by plan, don't be crazy) and managed to get Liz back on the mic with me in person to discuss what activism is and how we can do it. BEING AN ACTIVIST Anything you do to promote the movement to being plant based for the plane...
Handling Unexpected Moments
January 11, 2017 09:32 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- I spent the new year's at my parents house this year. As I grazed on some buffalo cauliflower, red pepper hummus, and the guacamole I brought I glanced that the television from time to time. My parents always have the "rockin' new year's eve" on so the night was full mostly of pop singers. Near midnight I caught a glimpse of Mariah Carey performing. I noticed she was lip syncing but t...
New Year's Resolutions: Making and Keeping Them
December 20, 2016 09:18 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- The time of year approaches where we sit down and write out what our hopes for the new year will be. For some of us that's weightloss, or learning an instrument, or maybe just spending more time with the family. New year's resolutions always start with good intentions but few of us manage to reach our goals and abandon soon after pledging to keep them. Maybe the problem is how you s...
Vegan Shopping Tips and Healthy Gifts
December 06, 2016 08:14 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBShow Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- don’t buy slik wool down (feathers) suede leather aba: A fabric woven from goat and camel hair cashmere: goat hair fleece (sheep or goat) felt (sometimes synthetic) do buy cotton “synthetic” acrylic linen hemp microfiber moleskin nylon ($30) Tofu press: http://amzn.to/2h7T7xv ($20) Glasstic water bottle: http://curiouslyvegradio.com/glasstic Boo...
Becky Striepe: Holiday Cooking with Family
November 15, 2016 08:15 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBGet all the recipes we discuss in the show notes below. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/duKbT4 Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- The holidays are upon us which means cooking, eating more then we should, and spending time around family. Some of you may be cooking for the first time and many of us are spending time with family that may not be dedicated to a plant based lifestyle. Both of these factors can be stressful but you're not alone, we've all been t...
Veganism isn't About Perfection
November 01, 2016 07:52 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHow many times have you been called out by the "vegan police" for something outside of your control, rather it be unknowingly eating something with dairy or taking a medication after surgery? A recent post on Facebook stirred up some conversation about a young lady who needed dental work. She was avoiding necessary health care out of the fear of having animal products injected into her body. Though I can understand her concerns it's important to be sure you put the oxygen mask on yourself ...
Howard Jacobson and Josh LaJaunie: Obesity Autopsy
October 12, 2016 09:33 - 1 hour - 94 MBWhile you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. Recently the BBC televised the autopsy of an obese woman called Obesity - The Post Mortem. Hope became aware of the obesity autopsy after reading an article claiming it to be fat shaming. Of course we had to take an opportunity to locate and view the autopsy to see how the show presented the data and how the issue of obesity was addressed. We were pleased to see that rather than shaming ...
Jen Peer Rich: Relying on Your Inner Genius
September 06, 2016 04:43 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWhile you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. We hope you've set some time aside for an unexpected therapy session as that's what this episode turned into. Jen Peer-Rich is a unique spirit that, in our opinion, could fill countless episodes. We certainly could learn something new from her and about ourselves with each show. It's safe to say this episode will give you the ability (and permission) to have some inner reflection. After this...
Lee Day: Celebrity Pet Entertainer
August 23, 2016 06:46 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSupport the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. We tend to provide episodes that push a boundary or two or maybe even tug at your heartstrings. However, sometimes it's nice have a good life with a guest that loves what they do and has the energy to show it. Lee Day is certainly the embodiment of that sentiment. We met Lee through Renee King-Sonnen who we recently had on the show. Lee has had an interesting life and career being a celebrity pet entertainer....
Replay: Robert Cheeke - Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
August 16, 2016 04:57 - 1 hour - 100 MBHey guys! It’s Dave “the geek”. We had a really interesting interview lined up for this episode but they had an unexpected emergency and a vital part of the team wasn’t feeling well. So, in the spirit of the olympics we’re going to replay one of our most popular episodes, our interview with Robert Cheeke, successful vegan bodybuilder, author, and entrepreneur. We had some great feedback about his episode so we know new and season listeners will enjoy. See you next week guys! Robert grew up...
Renee King-Sonnen: Cattle Ranch to Sanctuary
August 02, 2016 08:32 - 1 hour - 166 MBWhile you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. Recently we had the opportunity to work with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue at Asheville Veganfest. While there we managed to steal away some speakers for a quick two on one chat. One of the speakers, Renee King-Sonnen, stole the show with her amazing story and amazing energy. After spending sometime talking with her during and after recording we couldn't pass up a chance to have her on the show...
Scott Shetler: functional Strength & Power Training
July 19, 2016 16:27 - 1 hour - 165 MBWhile you’re at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. There’s nothing like have a good friends on the show to talk about their deep knowledge and expertise. Our guest, Scott Shetler, definitely has both. We met Scott through the local vegan channels and Hope and Dave both follow his facebook page as well as enjoy his work in the vegan power and strength community. His work and dedication to an ethical lifestyle while showing what exceptional fu...
The Vegan Roadie: Back With Season 2 and More Stories
July 05, 2016 07:17 - 1 hour - 132 MBFind out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. It's rare we have a repeat guest but when you enjoy talking to someone so much and the bring a lot to the table for us and the community you can't turn them away. Few exemplify that more than Dustin Harder, The Vegan Roadie YouTube sensation. Dustin jumped on a call with us a couple months ago to talk about his travels, starting out on the road a...
Asheville VeganFest: Special Interviews and Recap
June 21, 2016 06:11 - 1 hour - 138 MBFind out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. If you're able to help support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue please view their wishlist or make a donation directly. If not then we ask that you follow them on Facebook and share their efforts with others. Hope, Dave, and Matt had an amazing weekend at the Asheville VeganFest presented by Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Though we were only able to spen...
Howard Jacobson - Health Educator, Author, and Broadcaster
June 07, 2016 06:07 - 1 hour - 174 MBFind out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. We have been nominated for the Podcast Awards in the health category. We are very excited and with your help we have a chance to win. You can vote everyday at podcastawards.com until June 12. Scroll down to the health category and submit your vote for Curiously Veg Radio. Follow us at facebook.com/curiouslyveg for reminders while voting is open. ...
Podcast Awards Are Open - Vote For Us!
May 30, 2016 05:44 - 50 seconds - 771 KBThe Podcast Awards are open and we're the only vegan podcast in the health section! Vote for us everyday and help us represent the plant-based community.
The Vegan Roadie: On the Road with Dustin Harder
May 24, 2016 04:35 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBWe wanted to announce that we have been nominated for the Podcast Awards in the health category. We are very excited and with your help we have a chance to win. Starting Sunday May 29 you can vote everyday at podcastawards.com. Scroll down to the health category and submit your vote for Curiously Veg Radio. Follow us at facebook.com/curiouslyveg for reminders while voting is open. Thanks for your help and enjoy the show. Regardless if you're a "seasoned" veteran in the plant-based world or ...
Bite Size Vegan - Emily Barwick: Activist, Artist, Educator
May 10, 2016 05:12 - 1 hour - 173 MBIf you're anything like us you spend quite a bit of time on YouTube looking for great channels that you can connect with and provides information that is both useful and entertaining (hey! Just like us!). There are plenty of channels dedicated to a vegan lifestyle but few compare to the dedication of Emily Barwick, also known as Bite Size Vegan. What really attracts us to Emily's work is her wide range of video topics and styles. Her ability to produce a video that can appeal to those who ...
10 Vegan Health Myths with Paola Aldana-Reyes, RDN
April 05, 2016 04:41 - 2 hours - 179 MBWhether you're new to a plant based diet or you've been eating a whole foods diet for years we've all fell prey to some common myths. Many of these myths are what keep people from making the change or are the source of the many questions we get an a nearly daily basis. We had the chance to speak with Paola Aldana-Reyes, a registered and licensed dietitian, about these myths. She gave some hard facts to dispel these misconceptions to help you and others break through to a greater understandin...
Robert Cheeke - Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
March 22, 2016 05:56 - 1 hour - 181 MBFor those that don’t know Robert Cheeke, he looks like an above average bodybuilder pumping iron and throwing down on meal preps looking for that next gain. However, any vegan who has touched a weight has heard of him and seen his iconic flexing thumbs up. Robert Cheeke takes well deserved pride in being a natural vegan bodybuilder and entrepreneur who inspires others to achieve their body goals and to keep on pushing to a healthier compassionate lifestyle. Robert grew up on a farm in Corva...
Sonny Mayo - Talking Plant-based and Zen With a Metalhead
March 08, 2016 08:25 - 2 hours - 204 MBIt's rare to have the opportunity to have a candid conversation with someone so open and kind as verified metalhead Sonny Mayo. Between his life on the road, recovery, spirituality, and choosing compassion it's hard not to be awestruck and inspired. As a phenomenal guitarist you undoubtedly have heard him play with Snot, Sevendust, or his current band Ugly Kid Joe. After his bout with drugs and alcohol he joined up with fellow musicians to form Rock to Recovery that uses music to aid in the...
Interview with Gene Baur - Farm Sanctuary
February 23, 2016 01:13 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe had the immense pleasure of speaking with Gene Baur, President and CEO of Farm Sanctuary. Gene took nearly an hour out of his busy schedule to talk with us over Skype (yes we have video!) about the 30th anniversary of Farm Sanctuary, his new book Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day, his journey going vegan, and so much more. We know you’ll get as much out of hearing from Gene as we did. Stay tuned to the end o...
Lies, More Lies, and Damn Lies: Beware Your Sources
February 09, 2016 06:31 - 1 hour - 123 MBFind out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show. We took some time off from the interviews this episode to banter about a few things that got under our skin the past couple of weeks. We discussed an article that lists cheese, eggs, and dairy yogurt as healthy fats, “lab grown”/cultured meat, people spreading bad science online, and more. Things get a bit silly from the start, you’ve been warned. CONTEST WINNER There were quite a few entries into the cont...
Interview with Dr. Garth Davis - Are You a Proteinaholic?
January 26, 2016 05:41 - 1 hour - 143 MBFind out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show. Your hosts at Curiously Veg Radio got a chance to talk with Dr. Garth Davis about his ground-breaking new book, Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us And What We Can Do About It. We spoke about the role nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle, evaluating research, and his own experience with changing his perspective on health and weight loss. Why in the heck do we focus so much on protein?...
Vegan MMA Fighter: Brandon Longano
January 12, 2016 06:45 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBWhat does Mother’s Finest, truck driving, MMA training, and veganism have in common? Find out on episode 8! Your plant lovin’ hosts caught up with vegan MMA fighter Brandon Longano and chatted about life on the road, training, and fueling with plants!!! Brandon chews the tofu with us about becoming vegan and how a plant-based diet has impacted his training, recovery time, and prep for fights. He talks about what influenced him to become plant-based and how he influences others, including hi...
A New Year, A New View
December 29, 2015 09:47 - 58 minutes - 110 MBWe’re ending 2015 with a chat about the positive aspects and thought provoking data on health and being plant-based that came out this year. Hot topics that rounded out the year were COP21, emerging nutrition science, plant-based athletes, and how to handle sticky situations from friends and family. In this episode, we covered a few tips on creating a healthier lifestyle, integrating a plant-based diet, or going vegan in 2016. This lively talk offers support and information to those who are...
Arnold says "Get to the tofu!"
December 15, 2015 07:12 - 1 hour - 123 MBHoliday season is upon us, but we got a big gift from Arnold Schwarzenegger when he spoke at the climate change talks in Paris. The icon who uttered the words “you hit like a vegetarian” said that we should be cutting down on meat. Contest Want to win a free copy of Proteinaholic by Dr. Garth Davis? We have an awesome contest for those looking to start or already following Arnold’s words. It’s simple: Like our Facebook page Share our facebook page with your facebook friends. Either by s...
Being a New Vegan with Meghan Stoneburner
December 08, 2015 02:09 - 1 hour - 166 MBToday’s guest is the wonderful Meghan Stoneburner. She’s here to share how she turned her health around by participating the 22-Day Revolution challenge. What started out as just a 22 day trial changed her life, health, and her perception of the world. Meghan opens up about going and staying vegan with a non-vegan family, a full-time job, and settling into the role of being a positive role model. She dishes the good, the bad, and the...potatoes! You can follow Meghan as she continues her pl...
Would A Jedi be Vegan?
November 24, 2015 00:42 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis episode was sponsored by Audible. They have over 180,000 books to choose from that can be read on a wide range of devices. If you go to audibletrial.com/CuriouslyVegRadio you can sign up for a 30 day free trial. We got a little, well, a lot geek for episode four. The idea of doing episode four brought up thoughts of Star Wars which lead us to other fandoms such as Doctor Who, Star Trek, Game of Thrones, and more. We wanted to go through some of our favorite areas of pop culture geekdom...
Interview with A New Hope Animal Sanctuary
November 17, 2015 05:09 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe had a fantastic time visiting A New Hope: Animal Sanctuary and Education Center over the weekend. The owners, Hutton and Max Baird, spent some time to chat with us about the center, their lives, and the amazing animals under their care! We were able to tour the sanctuary, meet the animals, and hear all about their stories. It was a lot of fun and a bit of a challenge to record, but we think you’ll enjoy it! We must say that Ghost, the raccoon, was the star of the day for us! A New Hope:...
Tale of Two Tired Vegans and a Fest
November 09, 2015 23:09 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBToday’s episode of Curiously Veg Radio was brought to you by Vito's Pizza & Ristorante. An amazing family owned and operated restaurant that offers amazing vegan appetizers, entrees, and desserts! Mention Curiously Veg Radio and get 15% of $15 or more on your next visit! Today’s episode is all about the Atlanta Veg Fest. We’re still recovering from sleep deprivation and too much amazing vegan food! We had an amazing time and were blown away by the support and interest in this idea turned mo...
Intro Into Silliness and Seriousness
November 01, 2015 06:21 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn episode 1 we introduce ourselves (The Vegan Renegade and The Geek), discuss the WHO findings, Beyond Meat, Atlanta Veg Fest, and much more. As always Hope and Dave share laughs and touch on some serious topics.