Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 456 ratings(the issues).
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071 Understanding Tricky Non-Vegan Things: Honey, Palm Oil, Horseback Riding, etc.
May 17, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThere are some tricky items up for debate in the vegan community: palm oil, sugar, honey and horseback riding. The girls talk about why these things may not be considered vegan, along with why wool and silk are not vegan. [...] The post 071 Understanding Tricky Non-Vegan Things: Honey, Palm Oil, Horseback Riding, etc. appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
070 Talkin’ Bout Cafe Gratitude
May 10, 2016 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe princesses tackle the Cafe Gratitude scandal, trying to bring some calm and rationality into the conversation after being disappointed with the vitriol they're seeing online. [...] The post 070 Talkin’ Bout Cafe Gratitude appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
069 A Conversation with Carol J Adams
May 03, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThe princesses talk to badass feminist trail-blazer Carol J Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat, about everything feminist, from representations of women in media to transgender issues to the patriarchy of meat consumption. It's an amazing conversation, one of our all-time favorite episodes! Content Warning: brief discussions about rape and sexual violence, descriptions of violent imagery in ads and media [...] The post 069 A Conversation with Carol J Adams appeared first on Vega...
068 Fighting Complacency
April 26, 2016 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIt's easy to forget why we're vegan, why we're activists, what made us so passionate in the beginning. Everyday life takes over, you get lost in the tasks on your to do list, you've been vegan a while and have gotten comfortable. But remembering why this fight is urgent is important; this episode is a reminder of that. [...] The post 068 Fighting Complacency appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
067 Facebook Etiquette
April 19, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSince schools aren't teaching us how to act on social media, the princesses thought they'd take a crack at it! Hear our tips for interacting on Facebook in an effective, happy way. [...] The post 067 Facebook Etiquette appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
066 Veganism & Anarchy with Which Side Podcast
April 12, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBAnarchy (Urban Dictionary Definition): Mostly seen nowadays when posers write it on their bags or hands. They never have any idea what it means, and probably have no interest in politics whatsoever. Find out the true meaning of anarchy in today's conversation with Jeremy and Jordan of Which Side Podcast! [...] The post 066 Veganism & Anarchy with Which Side Podcast appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
065 Talking to Kids about Veganism with Ruby Roth
April 05, 2016 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBQuick-witted Ruby Roth talks about her new vegan cookbook for kids, The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids, how to talk to your kids about veganism and how to help your kids navigate this non-vegan world. [...] The post 065 Talking to Kids about Veganism with Ruby Roth appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
064 Christianity, Veganism and Easter
March 29, 2016 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWith Easter just behind us, many vegans have to navigate this carnist holiday with Christian family members who may use their religious beliefs to excuse eating animals. The princesses talk about ways to approach these conversations, particularly if you are Christian yourself [...] The post 064 Christianity, Veganism and Easter appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
063 Zero Waste & Veganism with the Zero Waste Guy
March 22, 2016 09:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBJonathan Levy, the "Zero Waste Guy," joins the Princesses to talk about zero waste, veganism, and the small steps we can all take towards reducing waste! [...] The post 063 Zero Waste & Veganism with the Zero Waste Guy appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
062 Labels and the Vegan Hierarchy
March 15, 2016 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAre you a health vegan? An ethical vegan? Are you vegan or plant-based? VWPA talks about the potential power of labels and the danger of the vegan hierarchy [...] The post 062 Labels and the Vegan Hierarchy appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
061 Is Sperm Vegan? And Other Annoying Questions
March 08, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBCallie and Nichole tackle annoying questions like, "Is sperm vegan?" "What if you were stranded on a desert island?" and they're favorite, "But lions though." [...] The post 061 Is Sperm Vegan? And Other Annoying Questions appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
060 Veganism as a Moral Imperative for Feminism?
March 01, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIs veganism a moral imperative for feminists? A video on Everyday Feminism prompted the princesses to do a reaction episode, outlining why the video was so misguided and harmful for dialogue around this topic. [...] The post 060 Veganism as a Moral Imperative for Feminism? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
059 Atheism & Veganism: an Interview with Kim Socha
February 23, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBVWPA welcomes honorary Vegan Warrior Princess Kim Socha to the show to talk about atheism and veganism: why atheists should be vegan, why they aren't, and overlapping problems in both movements. [...] The post 059 Atheism & Veganism: an Interview with Kim Socha appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
058 Vegan Guide to Birth Control and Safe Sex
February 16, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBLet's talk about sex, baby! With our advice, you'll be doin' it and doin' it and doin' it well....and safely! The princesses talk safe sex and birth control options for vegans. [...] The post 058 Vegan Guide to Birth Control and Safe Sex appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
057 Fuck Valentine’s Day: Top 5 Dating Tips for Vegans!
February 09, 2016 10:30 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWith Valentine's Day coming up we figured it be a good time to do a dating tips episode! The Warrior Princesses give their top 5 tips for dating as a vegan in this non-vegan world. Plus, a rant about sexism - so romantic! [...] The post 057 Fuck Valentine’s Day: Top 5 Dating Tips for Vegans! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
056 VWPA’s 1st Anniversary!!!!
February 02, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBGrab some bath bombs and light some candles cause it's our anniversary, girlllll! VWPA is one year old and we're celebrating! We answer all your burning questions while drinking whiskey. Buckle-up buttercup ;) [...] The post 056 VWPA’s 1st Anniversary!!!! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
055 Should We Share Content by People We Despise? The Bearded Vegans Co-host
January 26, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe Princesses team up with The Bearded Vegans to discuss whether we should share good content by bad people. Things are getting beard at VWPA! [...] The post 055 Should We Share Content by People We Despise? The Bearded Vegans Co-host appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
054 Understanding Animal Consumption and the Environment
January 19, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWhen speaking of the environmental impact of animal consumption, it's easy to get lost or overwhelmed with the stats and numbers but miss the bigger picture. The girls walk through how to have these conversations without needing to sight specific numbers. [...] The post 054 Understanding Animal Consumption and the Environment appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
053 Everybody was Facebook Fighting!
January 12, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAfter both experiencing the wrath of Facebook in recent weeks, Nichole and Callie discuss fighting on social media - the frustrations, the doubts, the trolls. [...] The post 053 Everybody was Facebook Fighting! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
052 Dear White Vegans: Stop It
January 05, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBTo kick off the new year, Callie and Nichole talk about veganism's race problem - tackling this issue as two white people talking to other white people about why this is so harmful to the movement and how to help correct this problem. [...] The post 052 Dear White Vegans: Stop It appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
051 Happy New Year! Cool Vegans Doing Cool Things in 2015
December 29, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBFor our first New Year’s episode, we interviewed the talents behind Our Hen House, Driftwood Magazine, Rise & Resist, and Miyoko’s Kitchen to see what [...] The post 051 Happy New Year! Cool Vegans Doing Cool Things in 2015 appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
050 Building Vegan Community – a Princess / Bloke Collabo!
December 22, 2015 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBFor our 50th episode, we did an amazing collaborative episode with Warren Leeds from Those Vegan Aussie Blokes. We have a lot of laughs while we discuss the importance of creating a kind and welcoming vegan community, and the danger of mean vegans to the movement. [...] The post 050 Building Vegan Community – a Princess / Bloke Collabo! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
049 Stop Seeking Approval for Your Veganism
December 15, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWanting others to enjoy and approve of our vegan food is natural, but the impulse is more harmful than helpful. By asking others to judge your veganism by it's food, and by how closely that food resembles it's animal-product analog, you are essentially asking others to approve of your veganism. [...] The post 049 Stop Seeking Approval for Your Veganism appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
048 You’re Killing Your Mother! Vegans Who Don’t Want Kids
December 08, 2015 13:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBAre you someone who doesn’t want kids? Do you get a lot of shit for it? The girls talk about all the weird ways society [...] The post 048 You’re Killing Your Mother! Vegans Who Don’t Want Kids appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
047 How Not to be a Dick to Someone with an Eating Disorder
December 01, 2015 16:33 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this diet-obsessed world, it's difficult navigating an eating disorder or maintaining recovery from one. The girls discuss ways to avoid triggering a loved one, some maybe not as much. [...] The post 047 How Not to be a Dick to Someone with an Eating Disorder appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
046 VWPA Vegan Gift Guide for 2015
November 24, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBStumped on what to buy the special vegan in your life? Want to give your loved ones vegan gifts they'll love? Looking for something special to buy yourself? We gotcha covered! The princesses discuss their recommended vegan gifts for 2015! [...] The post 046 VWPA Vegan Gift Guide for 2015 appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
045 Vegan Holiday Survival Guide!
November 17, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBAre you a newbie vegan who's heading towards your first holiday back home with your family? Are you a veteran vegan dreading the meat-fest and micro-aggressions? No matter what phase of veganism you are in, Callie and Nichole got you covered in our vegan holiday survival guide! [...] The post 045 Vegan Holiday Survival Guide! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
044 Is ALL Identity Fluid?
November 10, 2015 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCaitlyn Jenner emerged into a world seemingly ready to embrace gender fluidity, but Rachel Dolezal experienced only rage regarding her elective racial reassignment. Have we evolved to where ALL identity, even racial, is fluid? Should it be? And how does this impact those who want to where the vegan label? [...] The post 044 Is ALL Identity Fluid? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
043 Activism and Talking to Kids
November 03, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBAs a vegan, it’s hard to know how much to tell other people’s kids when you get the inevitable questions. In This Episode Inspired by [...] The post 043 Activism and Talking to Kids appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
042 The “War” on Meat and Other Assorted Bullshit
October 27, 2015 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAn article in the Chicago Tribune titled "Meat lovers rejoice, you're winning the war" caused Nichole to want to talk about how people use inflammatory language like "war" to prevent sophisticated conversations about hot topics from happening. [...] The post 042 The “War” on Meat and Other Assorted Bullshit appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
041 Underdog Movements and Being Brave
October 20, 2015 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBBernie Sanders may be making waves with the younger generations in our country, but many people are claiming that they won't vote for him because he can't win. At what point do you need to be brave and stand up for a movement, even if you think it's never going to become the majority? [...] The post 041 Underdog Movements and Being Brave appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
040 Carnist “Fact” vs Vegan “Opinion”
October 13, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBConversations with carnists are rife with frustrations, perhaps none more so than being told that the facts you are spouting are "opinion," or having someone's unsubstantiated opinions being thrown around as fact. The girls discuss some of the most common carnist "facts" and vegan "opinions" and how to respond to them. [...] The post 040 Carnist “Fact” vs Vegan “Opinion” appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
039 Compliment Culture and Body Image Issues
October 06, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBCompliments are nice, but our culture of constantly commenting on each other's appearances can be harmful, especially those with disordered body images. Being, or going, vegan seems to invite comments on our appearance, and even when those comments are complimentary, that can be a lot of pressure, especially for those of us that suffer from body image issues. [...] The post 039 Compliment Culture and Body Image Issues appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
038 Meat, Cigarettes and the Apocalypse
September 29, 2015 10:30 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBShould meat and animal products be treated as cigarettes, in terms of regulations and warnings? The girls think so. Plus a tangent about the apocalypse. [...] The post 038 Meat, Cigarettes and the Apocalypse appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
037 What is Humanity?
September 22, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe discovery of Homo Naledi, a new species human ancestor, who shows signs of burying their dead and using fire challenges the very foundation of what separates man from animal. With this discovery, and everything we know about animals, what does "being human" even mean? [...] The post 037 What is Humanity? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
036 Why are We So Obsessed with Shaming?
September 15, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAfter watching a TED Talk by Monica Lewinsky on The Price of Shame, Nichole felt compelled to talk about shame: how destructive it is, and how it harms the vegan movement. [...] The post 036 Why are We So Obsessed with Shaming? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
035 Why It’s OK to Tone Police the Vegan Movement
September 08, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBTone policing, or insisting victims of oppression or violence use specific language to be taken seriously, is NOT ok for any social justice movement...except for the vegan one? The girls explore why they believe this to be true. [...] The post 035 Why It’s OK to Tone Police the Vegan Movement appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
034 The Speciesism in Your Veganism
September 01, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBFrom horseback riding, pet ownership, believing animal testing is necessary - all vegans are still at least a little speciesist. And this isn't inherently a bad thing, but it can be dangerous if we can't talk about it. [...] The post 034 The Speciesism in Your Veganism appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
033 (Faux) Pearls of Wisdom for Newbie Vegans
August 25, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBWhat do you wish you knew before you went vegan? The girls recap lessons learned from their vegan journey, pondering what they would go back and say to their newly vegan selves [...] The post 033 (Faux) Pearls of Wisdom for Newbie Vegans appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
032 Etiquette For Interacting with Vegans
August 18, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBA lighthearted episode, the girls list out things to avoid doing when interacting with vegans, from asking what they eat to introducing them as "The Vegan" [...] The post 032 Etiquette For Interacting with Vegans appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
031 Abortion and Veganism
August 11, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBTackling a tough topic, the girls discuss why they believe in women’s right to choose and how that does or does not conflict with their [...] The post 031 Abortion and Veganism appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
030 A Chat About Feminism
August 04, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThe girls discuss feminism after going to a feminist conference that was…not so great. What does feminism look like, what does it mean, and is [...] The post 030 A Chat About Feminism appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
029 Modern Activism for the Vegan Movement
July 28, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBJudging vegans for not protesting is counter-productive and it overlooks other, new ways of being an activist. We discuss what ways people can be activists other than protesting, why vegan protests don't seem to be working, and how we can do better. The post 029 Modern Activism for the Vegan Movement appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
028 The Power of Personal Choice
July 21, 2015 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIf you decide not to attend an event because your family refuses to make it vegan-friendly, you are making a personal choice, but so is your family. This episode explores the never-talked-about power of choice, and how everyone has a choice to make in these situations, not just the vegan. [...] The post 028 The Power of Personal Choice appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
027 Are You a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Vegan?
July 14, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBDo you interrogate your waitstaff over every tiny ingredient in your food, or do you sometimes eat in ignorance in order to make veganism look more approachable? The girls talk through the ups and downs of "don't ask, don't tell" veganism. [...] The post 027 Are You a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Vegan? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
026 Is Veganism an Eating Disorder?
July 07, 2015 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIs veganism an eating disorder? Does veganism cause eating disorders? The girls tackle this hot topic and discuss their own experiences with eating disorders and veganism [...] The post 026 Is Veganism an Eating Disorder? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
025 Stop Torturing Yourself!
June 30, 2015 03:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBActivism requires passion and stamina, but shouldn't require a sacrifice of all happiness and joy. From constantly watching slaughterhouse footage, to looking at the world through a negative lens, even the most dedicated activist needs a break. [...] The post 025 Stop Torturing Yourself! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
024 Stop Hijacking Events to Promote Your Vegan Agenda!
June 23, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBAnimal rights activists using special events and tragedies to further their agenda have drawn the ire of the girls. From campaigning during Pride to hijacking #blacklivesmatter, the vegan community needs to back off from stealing the limelight from other groups. [...] The post 024 Stop Hijacking Events to Promote Your Vegan Agenda! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
023 Stop Pushing My Boundaries!
June 16, 2015 14:49 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe girls explore the concept that veganism is a boundary that we set for ourselves, and that all the people who try to bully us into feeling ashamed for being different are just a buncha boundary-pushing jerks! We talk about how to counter-act boundary pushers, and how to support each other in setting boundaries for all things in our lives. [...] The post 023 Stop Pushing My Boundaries! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
022 Got Carnist Questions? We Got Vegan Answers!
June 08, 2015 02:53 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEver get those tricky questions and statements from carnists that you just don't know how to answer? "Don't you care about plants? They have feelings too!" "I respect your decision to be vegan, you should respect my decision to eat meat," and more! [...] The post 022 Got Carnist Questions? We Got Vegan Answers! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.