Viva! Vegan Podcast
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode!
Co-hosted by Viva!’s head of comms, Faye Lewis, and Viva!'s head of investigations, Lex Rigby, each month they’ll be serving up some cracking in-depth chats with some of the most interesting figures in the vegan movement.
Each Podcast episode features a different individual – breaking down their vegan journey and recounting their highs and lows – followed by a candid chat between Faye and Lex on everything from mushroom-based leather alternatives to terrible cooking blunders.
In our Vegan News Minisode, we deep-dive into the world of vegan news and politics in a quick ten-minute round-up of newsworthy events in veganism.
No matter where you are in your vegan journey, there’ll be something for you in the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode.
The show is presented by Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby and is released on the first of every month.
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#14 Vegan News Minisode - May
May 20, 2022 10:40 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode, Faye and Lex discuss the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act (again), the rise in carbon emissions due to animal agriculture, the Queen's Speech and the UK's cut back on meat and fish consumption. ABOUT OUR SHOW Listen now . We're also on , and . Spread the word and please rat...
#67 Nicola Kagoro, a.k.a. Chef Cola: Pioneering vegan chef, activist, entrepreneur and businesswoman
May 01, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 81.8 MBNicola Kagoro, a.k.a. Chef Cola, is a pioneering female Zimbabwean vegan chef at the helm of African Vegan on a Budget. One of her primary aims through her work with African Vegan on a Budget is to spread awareness of vegan culture across Africa and give people the tools and knowledge to actively integrate plant-based eating into their lifestyles. She is also the founder of Back to Black Roots, which was created in 2017 as a collaboration with Damien Mander, the founder of the International A...
#13 Vegan News Minisode - April
April 27, 2022 12:21 - 11 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode, Faye and Lex discuss the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, which passed its final parliamentary stage, the chilling news around the human consumption of microplastics, and the children's book, 'Sophia Fox Dog Gets Adopted' by Architects frontman Sam Carter. ABOUT OUR SHOW Pr...
#66 Heather Mills: Businesswoman, model, record-breaking skier and activist
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHeather Mills is a pioneering vegan businesswoman who discovered the healing power of a plant-based diet after losing her leg in a tragic accident with a police motorcycle in 1993. She became a Viva! patron in 2005 and has even gone undercover on a pig farm with Viva!’s founder and director, , to expose the cruel use of the farrowing crate. Today, Heather's award-winning ethical food company, , exports its 130 plant-based products to 24 countries. She also owns a 600,000 square-foot plant-bas...
#12 Vegan News Minisode - March
March 21, 2022 13:14 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode, Faye and Lex discuss the URGENT Viva! Poland appeal, the damning IPCC report and much more! ABOUT OUR SHOW Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. Listen now . We're also on , and . Spread t...
#65 Sam Carter: Architects vocalist, Sea Shepherd ambassador and activist
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBSam Carter is the explosive lead vocalist for British metalcore band, Architects – who last year, achieved their first Number One UK Album. The band has gone from strength to strength, playing The Royal Albert Hall during the 2020 lockdown and recording their latest album at Abbey Road Studios. Sam is not afraid to use the stage to voice his opinions, often speaking out about veganism and other political issues. In fact, as of 2015, Architects are an all-vegan band and Sam is a UK ambassador ...
#11 Vegan News Minisode - February
February 24, 2022 09:59 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode, Faye and Lex discuss the recent BBC Panorama episode - , announce the launch of and deep dive into the issues surrounding the contentious . You'll also get to hear our controversial in full, that's currently airing on Channel 4 and its associated networks! ABOUT OUR SHOW ...
#64 Matt Pritchard: Celebrity chef, pro skateboarder, and "wild man-turned-Ironman" vegan
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 45.2 MBMatt Pritchard has achieved a lot in his 48 years. He shot to fame as a professional skateboarder and stuntman for MTV’s hugely successful programme Dirty Sanchez, before reinventing himself as a celebrity chef in 2019 – hosting the first vegan cookery TV show, Dirty Vegan, on BBC. He’s also released two vegan cookbooks: Dirty Vegan and Dirty Vegan: Another Bite. In recent years though, it’s his transformation into an ultra-fit Ironman that has been his main focus and preoccupation. Viva!’s F...
#10 Vegan News Minisode - January
January 21, 2022 10:46 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Faye and Lex bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode; Find out about the result of the massive Crowdfunder campaign from Viva! to get an advert on Channel 4. Listen to Viva!'s Veganuary product breakdown, discussion on Bird FLu and more. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on lots o...
#63 Matthew Glover, Founder of Veganuary
January 01, 2022 12:13 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBKicking off January 2022 – or 2022 – we interview campaign founder, Matthew Glover. Veganuary started in 2014 with just a few thousand sign ups, it is now one of the world’s biggest vegan campaigns, this year attracting participation from an estimated 600,000 people! Matthew shares his story with presenter, Helen Wilson, from finding veganism, through Veganuary and onto launching the incredible Million Dollar Vegan project. He heads up an investment management firm supporting vegan busine...
#9 The Vegan News Minisode - December
December 13, 2021 10:29 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode; Find out about the massive Crowdfunder campaign from Viva! to get an advert on Channel 4, positive news for Crustaceans and a round up of the Top Five Vegan Christmas food items on sale in the shops. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podca...
Episode #62 Phil Manansala, vegan and internationally acclaimed guitarist
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 38.4 MBThe guitarist of international alt-metal band, Of Mice and Men, speaks about finding guitars, music and veganism through his life and career. Phil Manansala joins us from his home in California for a journey through being part of an acclaimed band who have had a no. 1 Billboard Independent album – Restoring Force – and touring with some of the biggest metal bands, Linkin Park, Rise Against and Slipknot. Interviewed by Viva!’s Faye Lewis, he delves into his personal life and explores what br...
#62 Phil Manansala, vegan and internationally acclaimed guitarist
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 38.4 MBThe guitarist of international alt-metal band, Of Mice and Men, speaks about finding guitars, music and veganism through his life and career. Phil Manansala joins us from his home in California for a journey through being part of an acclaimed band who have had a no. 1 Billboard Independent album – Restoring Force – and touring with some of the biggest metal bands, Linkin Park, Rise Against and Slipknot. Interviewed by Viva!’s Faye Lewis, he delves into his personal life and explores what br...
#8 The Vegan News Minisode - November
November 18, 2021 17:41 - 3 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode find out; how much the percentage of people eating plant-based in the UK has grown in the last ten years, the latest campaigns news from Viva! and which big company has announced a major U-turn on adding milk back into its products… ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this show ...
#61: Russell Brand, Actor, Comedian, Vegan and Activist
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode – Viva! founder and director, Juliet Gellatley chats with award-winning comedian, actor and activist, Russell Brand. Russell is passionate about climate change, animals and veganism, and shares his thoughts on these issues in a lively conversation with Juliet. The interview was recorded live at Vegan Camp Out 2021. Helen and Faye’s chat Viva!’ Head of Communications, Faye Lewis, joins Helen to breakdown the interview and expand on some of the topics discussed. This podcast is...
#7 The Vegan News Minisode - October
October 15, 2021 14:49 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode find out; how much Briton’s have cut their meat consumption in the last decade, news on the latest vegan products to hit the supermarket shelves, including VFC (vegan fried chicken) as well as the first Cadbury’s dairy-free chocolate bar and the latest actions by the Viva...
#60 Chris Packham: naturalist, television presenter, nature photographer and author
September 30, 2021 12:56 - 34 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode – Viva! founder and director, Juliet Gellatley chats with naturalist and vegan, Chris Packham. Chris, who is best known and loved for his television work including the CBBC children's nature series The Really Wild Show, turned vegan in 2019. Recorded at Vegan Camp Out 2021, Chris discusses the climate crisis, species loss, factory farming and the power of veganism as a movement. Helen and Faye’s chat Viva!’ Head of Communications, Faye Lewis, joins Helen to breakdown the inte...
#6 The Vegan News Minisode - September
September 15, 2021 17:56 - 6 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. In this episode find out; which region in the UK is most vegan, where you can catch Viva! at their Big Three campaign University tour, why Spurs football team are going vegan and what we think of McDonalds launching their first plant-based burger. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this show v...
#59 Joey Carbstrong: Animal Rights Activist
September 01, 2021 09:32 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBEpisode 59: Joey Carbstrong: Animal Rights Activist In this episode – we talk animal rights activist and former gang member, . Joey went vegan in 2013 after turning his life around to help animals, and now has more than 165k followers on Instagram alone. Recorded at Vegan Camp Out 2021, Joey is interviewed by Head of Investigations, Lex Rigby, about animal rights, his past and about the power of telling the truth. Helen and Faye’s chat Viva!’ Head of Communications, Faye Lewis, joins Helen...
#5 The Vegan News Minisode - July
August 05, 2021 10:34 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; Viva!’s new high-profile investigation into chicken farms supplying major outlets including Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl and KFC, news of a new plant milk made from potato and the latest vegan u-turn by celeb chef, Gordon Ramsey. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this s...
#5 The Vegan News Minisode - August
August 05, 2021 10:34 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; Viva!’s new high-profile investigation into chicken farms supplying major outlets including Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl and KFC, news of a new plant milk made from potato and the latest vegan u-turn by celeb chef, Gordon Ramsey. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this s...
#58: Rebecca McGuinness and Patrick O'Shea from restaurant brand Temple of Seitan
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode – we talk Seitan – yes Seitan, not Satan, with the inspirational Rebecca McGuinness and Patrick O'Shea from , the vegan restaurant brand which has taken London by storm. Setting the standard for incredible vegan fast food in London, the couple, who moved to London from Melbourne, Australia, started off selling their vegan fried ‘chicken’ from a market stall. Now they are a globally-recognised, multi-site brand with multiple takeaway restaurants around London. In conversation...
#4 The Vegan News Minisode - July
July 13, 2021 05:13 - 4 minutes - 11.2 MBWelcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; Viva! speaking out against celeb chef Tom Kerridge’s Bad Vegan restaurant, Argentina becoming the first country to ban salmon farming and where to spot the this month. ABOUT OUR SHOW You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on lots of other ap...
#57 Kate Strong: Three times World Record Holder and World Champion Triathlete
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode – we talk to Kate Strong, the vegan athlete who has secured three Guinness World Records recently in a gruelling challenge on a static bike. Kate, who is also a champion triathlete, now holds the record for completing the furthest distance on a static bike over 24 hours. She began the challenge at 3pm on May 26 in Bristol, UK. In order to beat the records, she had to cycle over 35.3km in one hour and 348km in 12 hours. We chat to her about her incredible journey as a vegan, an...
57# Episode 57: Kate Strong: Three times World Record Holder and World Champion Triathlete
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode – we talk to Kate Strong, the vegan athlete who has secured three Guinness World Records recently in a gruelling challenge on a static bike. Kate, who is also a champion triathlete, now holds the record for completing the furthest distance on a static bike over 24 hours. She began the challenge at 3pm on May 26 in Bristol, UK. In order to beat the records, she had to cycle over 35.3km in one hour and 348km in 12 hours. We chat to her about her incredible journey as a vegan, an...
#3 The Vegan News Minisode - June 2021
June 10, 2021 09:51 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; the new study confirming that vegans are less likely to suffer moderate and severe forms of Covid 19, the first human case of H10N3 Bird Flu confirmed in China, Hogwood: a modern horror story comes to Netflix and the 16-year-old walking 1,000 miles to raise mon...
#56 Thibault Courtoisier, Winner of Bake Off, The Professionals, 2020
June 01, 2021 07:02 - 37 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode – we talk to the inspirational Thibault Courtoisier, professional pastry chef and winner of Bake Off, The Professionals, 2020. After wowing the judges with his delicate and exquisitely produced patisserie items during the famous TV baking competition, Thibault broke free of his tradition – going vegan and launching a new plant based patisserie in his home city of Cardiff. Thibault is now leading the way in his industry – showing that the finest and most classic patisserie it...
#2 The Vegan News Minisode - May 2021
May 11, 2021 15:53 - 5 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; the launch of the world’s first lab grown chicken being sold in takeaway dishes in Singapore, Boris Johnson set to answer question from Viva! about ending factory farming and animal groups join forces against new anti-protest bill being pushed by the Government. All ...
#55: The future of veganism and inclusivity in the movement (with Sean O’Callaghan, Fat Gay Vegan)
May 03, 2021 06:36 - 41 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this new episode format – we talk to Sean O’Callaghan aka the Fat Gay Vegan, who is one of the world’s most famous and established vegan bloggers. Sean is well known and loved as an event planner, author and general lover of vegan food and drink, with over 67k followers on Instagram. He is based in the UK and Mexico and has been the face of the award-winning Fat Gay Vegan since 2010, building up a huge following blogging about vegan dining across the UK and beyond from an ethical, not h...
#1 The Vegan News Minisode - April 2021
April 09, 2021 11:50 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBWith Helen Wilson and Faye Lewis Episode 1: April, 2021 Welcome to the new Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity, Viva!. Presenters Helen and Faye bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe. This episode includes; a new mushroom leather alternative from Stella McCartney, proposals to ban certain breeds of broiler chickens, the end to foie gras imports in the UK, Viva! calling for a ban on factory farming in Prime ...
#54 Sustainable Business and Aquafaba (with Hannah Carter of OGGS)
April 01, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this pilot new episode format – we talk to Hannah Carter, founder of aquafaba company, OGGS, who was named as Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2020. Hannah is on a mission to replace the hidden animal products in our food chain; the ones we don’t even realise are there, the egg white in bread and the poor welfare barn eggs in cheap cakes; they’ve started with eggs. OGGS have launched the UK’s first liquid egg alternative and since it’s launch, ha...
#53 The History of Veganism, The Truth about Prawns and Top Vegan Travel Destinations
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMarch’s podcast from Viva! – How well do you know your history of veganism? Did you know that ethical veganism is a protected philosophical belief in the UK? Well, we chat to the man that made it happen , who gives us the lowdown on his new book, Ethical Veganism: A Personal and Political Journey to Change the World. In this episode, we also delve into why vegans specifically don’t eat prawns, (spoiler alert, research suggests they do feel pain), and Maryanne from the Vegan Recipe Club remini...
#52 Inspiration on Going Vegan, Top Vegan Aphrodisiacs for Valentines and all the latest vegan news & music
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBFebruary’s podcast from Viva! – An inspirational story on going vegan, top vegan aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day, and all the latest vegan news and music. FIND OUT MORE Going Vegan? Get inspired by our conversation with author and vegan educator, , as we find out how his book And Suddenly, Everything Changed, is helping change hearts and minds We digest the "Eat Balanced" TV adverts and explain how they spread false and misleading information – and what you can do about it! Juice up you...
Viva! Vegan Podcast Music Special 2021
January 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis Viva! Vegan Podcast Music Special, hosted by Gavin Chappell-Bates, brings you over an hour of the best music from vegan musicians and bands. It features songs and interviews from the likes of Emi V, Mobius Loop, Luke James Williams, Peace On Your Plate, Tally Spear, and many more. You’ll also hear an exclusive interview with Jordan Martin about the 2021 Vegan Camp Out.
#51 Top Tips on Trying Vegan in January
December 21, 2020 09:19 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBJanuary 2021’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including this month, our exclusive , vegan fashion with US label and music from Scottish band, . Find out more Making waves with Lex Rigby, Head of Investigations, with our . Why is it so challenging for people to care about fish? Fascinating insights into the fashion industry with US female vegan fashion designers, Meg and Komie Vora, from Delikate Rayne. How do we counter animal products in fashion? Gavin Chappell-Bat...
#50 Christmas Special - Talking Turkeys Undercover & Top Tips on Eating Vegan this Festive Season
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBDecember’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – join us for a Christmas special; talking turkeys undercover with Lex Rigby, Viva! Head of Investigations, plus tons of festive food and cookery ideas, products reviews and inspiration from our experts! FIND OUT MORE - Campaigns news: Our new Scottish Salmon Farming investigation goes public, updates from our massive #slashtherisk campaign and the latest on our End Factory Farming actions. - Bumper Ch...
#49 World Vegan Month, End Factory Farming campaign launch, Juliet Gellatley talks investigations
November 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBNovember’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – celebrating World Vegan Month, the End Factory Farming Before It Ends Us campaign launch, an exclusive interview with veteran undercover investigator, Gem De Silva and music from BBC Radio 6 Music star, Luke James-Williams. FIND OUT MORE - Our new campaign launch End Factory Farming Before It Ends Us just in time for World Vegan Day (November 1) - Our 2,000 free meal giveaway for people in need durin...
#48 Juliet Gellatley interviewed live from Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary in South Wales
October 01, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBOctober’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – this month hear Viva! Founder & Director, Juliet Gellatley interviewed live from Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary in South Wales. Hosted by Helen Wilson. FIND OUT MORE - News of a Flat House Farm Day of Action in Leicestershire - Find out about the International Vegan Film Festival online this month - Meet the adorable pigs in the nursery at and hear stories of friendship and rescue with J...
#47 Featuring Viva!'s new undercover investigation
September 01, 2020 13:39 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBSeptember’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including a special focus on the latest undercover investigation into Flat House Farm in Leicestershire, with an interview with campaigns manager, Lex Rigby. FIND OUT MORE - Awards news and reviews of Viva!’s documentary, HOGWOOD: a modern horror story - Find out how to sample eight vegan craft beers from – for free!* - Listen to Lex’s talk on overfishing from the Virtual Animal R...
#46 News and updates from Viva!, interview with Social Media Influencer, John Oberg
August 04, 2020 11:26 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBAugust’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including our celebrity-backed open letter to Boris Johnson as part of the , an interview with American social media-influencer as well as top vegan authors and musicians! FIND OUT MORE - Help Viva! End Factory Farming by to Boris Johnson, featured in our news section, plus updates on Hogwood: a modern horror story - Learn how to be the best advocate for animals online from one of the top vegan soc...
#45 Interview with Seth Tibbott, founder of the much-loved and longest running vegan brand, Tofurky. Plus an exclusive interview with Rich Hardy, veteran undercover investigator with more than 20 years experience in the field, on the launch of his new boo
July 01, 2020 12:31 - 58 minutes - 57.7 MBJuly's podcast also features all the latest news and updates from Viva!, including the launch of our gripping documentary , and a catch up with Jerome Flynn — Viva! patron and presenter of HOGWOOD. FIND OUT MORE - It's finally here! The launch of HOGWOOD: a modern horror story on , and . Plus wise words from Jerome Flynn, presenter and Viva! patron. - Exclusive interview with Seth Tibbott, founder of the plant-based protein company, . - July cookery inspiration comes from ’s Maryanne Hall, w...
#44 Juliet Gellatley shares the latest news from Viva!'s 3 in 4 campaign and an exclusive interview with Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBJune’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including news from charity founder and director, Juliet Gellatley, on the new campaign, 3 in 4 and an exclusive interview with Game of Thrones actor and Viva! patron, Jerome Flynn. FIND OUT MORE - All you need to know about continuing to helping animals and promote veganism during lockdown, from the Viva! campaigns team - Viva! founder & director, Juliet Gellatley updates us on the highlighting that 3 in 4 new and emerging infec...
#43 Viva!'s new 3 in 4 Campaign, Moofree May and Dairy-free Cookery
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBMay’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including the launch of the latest campaign, 3 in 4 with founder & director, Juliet Gellatley, following the Coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss how to get involved with . FIND OUT MORE Campaigns and exclusive online news from the campaigns and social media teams Juliet discusses factory farming and Covid-19 and also catches up with Ecotricity founder and fellow vegan, Dale Vince Tune in for some brilliant dairy-free inspiration...
#42 A special message from Viva! Founder & Director, Juliet Gellatley and the latest Viva! news and vegan-inspired interviews
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBApril’s podcast opens with a special introduction from Founder and Director, Juliet Gellatley, as we find ourselves in this most unprecedented time of lockdown, due to the . Juliet is joined by Viva!’s Associate Director, Tony Wardle, in a detailed conversation about how the virus started, its connections to factory farming, the role of veganism and what this means for the future. We bring you the latest news and events updates from Viva!, followed by some cheery vegan-themed interviews to g...
#41 HOGWOOD: a modern horror story documentary, Mother's Day of Action for dairy cows and
March 02, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MBMarch’s podcast celebrates the up and coming release of new ground-breaking documentary – HOGWOOD: a modern horror story. Last summer, Tesco dropped Hogwood pig farm as a supplier following an intense campaign and repeated investigations into horrific conditions there by Viva! investigators. Viva!’s Editor and Associate Director, Tony Wardle, chats to us about how this wonderful victory for animals has transferred into a gripping documentary that is set to launch at the House of Commons at t...
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February 01, 2020 16:28 - 35 seconds - 816 KBABOUT OUR SHOW. You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on lots of other apps and websites. Spread the word! Don't forget to share us on Facebook and Twitter! Get the latest episode every month, straight to your mobile device or computer. It's automatic and completely free. Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2019. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music used by permission. Produced by EMC, the Easy Media Company.
Veganuary 2020 with Plant-Based News, No Porkies, comedy and musician Ian Haywood
January 15, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBA belated Happy New Year and a wonderful Veganuary to you all! In this episode, we take a look at how far the vegan movement has progressed, as Laura and Tayana interview the creators of a new feature length film, Vegan 2019. We give our top tips for trying (and staying!) vegan, and feature some laugh-out-loud conversations from our vegan comedy night. IN THIS EPISODE: Kris chats with our Louisa, about vegan resolutions and trying vegan. We interview Klaus, one of the founders of and the...
#51 Top Tips on Trying Vegan and news and views from Viva!
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBJanuary 2021’s podcast features all the news and updates from Viva! – including this month, our exclusive , vegan fashion with US label and music from Scottish band, . Find out more Making waves with Lex Rigby, Head of Investigations, with our . Why is it so challenging for people to care about fish? Fascinating insights into the fashion industry with US female vegan fashion designers, Meg and Komie Vora, from Delikate Rayne. How do we counter animal products in fashion? Gavin Chappell-Bat...
Our festive season episode with a worldwide music exclusive, Viva Shake tour, Bristol Xmas vegan festival, and chart-topping singer-songwriter Gabriel Aplin.
December 02, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWe wish you a compassionate Christmas! In this extra special episode, we have a worldwide exclusive! Introducing the fantastic, positively vegan Christmas song . Produced by Gavin Chappell-Bates and Giles Bryant, Peace on Your Plate could become the first ever vegan Christmas No.1 – with your support! Hit 'play', listen to the song and learn how to help bring compassion to the charts this Christmas. Also in this episode: Juliet, our founder and director, wishes you a very merry vegan Christm...
World Vegan Day Special, GoVegan24, and Vegan Now
November 01, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIt's World Vegan Day! This episode marks two years since the Viva! Vegan Podcast launched, how time flies! Join us in celebrating World Vegan Day with our #GoVegan24 campaign. We're joined by a whole host of celebrities, including Fearne Cotton and James May, in asking people to Go Vegan for 24 hours. Our huge environment campaign has made national headlines and is set to create an even bigger storm on World Vegan Day. Listen in to our extra special podcast and be the first to know all about ...