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VZ 417: These Amazing Vegan Fashion Brands Are Shaking Up The Fashion Industry
Vegetarian Zen - August 21, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsWhen it comes to vegan clothing and cruelty-free beauty products, the fashion industry is taking notice. How do we know this? Because the competition is ramping up when it comes to vegan products. When we started the Vegetarian Zen podcast in 2013, there wasn't a ton of brands or products to t...
Give It A Shot - Trader Joe's Reserve Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2020 Lot 231
AboutBeverages Podcast - August 11, 2022 12:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt is no secret that Keith works for Trader Joe’s. If you have listened to us regularly you know that it comes up often during our shows. There have been times where the arrival of a beverage to Trader Joe’s has either inspired us to plan for a future podcast or has saved us at the last minute be...
VZ 416: Actor Torrey DeVitto On Conscious Consumerism and Cruelty-Free Fashion
Vegetarian Zen - August 07, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Torrey DeVitto. Torrey is an actor and musician who has recently wrapped up 6 seasons on Chicago Med. In addition to being an actor, Torrey is a passionate animal advocate. We’re going to talk to her about her own plant-based journey a...
Give It A Shot - Prairie Artisan Ales Spicy Pickle Monster Sour Ale
AboutBeverages Podcast - August 04, 2022 12:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt is no secret that we are big fans of sour beers. There are a multitude of styles including Flanders Red, gose, Berliner Weisse, and lambic to name a few. The sour beer we will be trying today comes from a brewery that not only does a wide array of sours but also does many other tasty beers as ...
Give It A Shot - Pacific Coast Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey
AboutBeverages Podcast - July 28, 2022 13:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn a recent visit to California, Andrew discovered a local distillery that was very close to where he was staying. He sampled a flight of some of their offerings and the one he purchased to bring home is what we will be trying for this week's show. For this episode we will be trying the Pacific C...
VZ 415: Body On Fire with Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Vegetarian Zen - July 24, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD, co-author of the book, Body on Fire Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Your Guide to eating Plant Foods that Fight Disease We’ll speak to Dr. Aggarwal about how improving your diet is one of the most imp...
Give It A Shot - Rabbit Hole Dareringer Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks
AboutBeverages Podcast - July 14, 2022 15:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor this week's show we will be trying something from one of our favorite spirits categories and it comes highly recommended from someone who has never led us astray. While in chat during one of his gaming sessions, Andrew had this bourbon recommended to him by fellow bourbon lover, Berserkr. For...
VZ 414: 8 Simple Tips for Eating Plant-Based on a Budget
Vegetarian Zen - July 10, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsA common misconception about eating a plant-based diet (besides a lack of protein) is that plant-based eating is way more expensive than eating an omnivore diet. In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re sharing 8 tips for eating plant-based on a budget. Links to everything we disc...
Give It A Shot - Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Single Malt Scotch
AboutBeverages Podcast - July 07, 2022 15:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe are always happy when we receive suggestions about beverages that we should try. We are even happier when that suggestion is accompanied by an actual sample of the beverage itself. We are downright ecstatic when that sample is a full (almost) bottle of Scotch. As luck would have it that is exa...
VZ 413: The Top Vegan Ice Cream Brands of 2022
Vegetarian Zen - June 26, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of our podcast, Larissa and I talk about the top brands creating deliciuos non-dairy frozen desserts. We take a deeper look into our favorite brand, Ben & Jerry's.
Give It A Shot - Drekker Brewing Slang Du Jour Carrot Cake Sour Ale
AboutBeverages Podcast - June 23, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor over a year now, one of our favorite new breweries (to us) has been Drekker Brewing Company. Located in Fargo North Dakota, they have been around since 2014. We have tried a wide range of their IPA’s, DIPA’s, and sours and most of them have been delicious. Certainly we like some more than oth...
Give It A Shot - Streetside Brewery Cereal Milk Dunkelweizen
AboutBeverages Podcast - June 16, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt first glance a beer that makes a flavor connection to cereal might seem a little strange. However, if one takes a moment to consider how many seemingly crazy concoctions, connections, and creations are made these days in the craft beer world it doesn't seem so strange at all. It is important t...
VZ 412: 15 Easy Zero Waste Swaps The Planet Will Love You For!
Vegetarian Zen - June 12, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsThese 15 zero waste swaps are not only great for the planet but can save you money in the long run.
Give It A Shot - Mixed Drink Time! Negroni and Boulevardier
AboutBeverages Podcast - June 09, 2022 11:00 - application/octet-stream ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode we are going to give you two beverages for the price of one. The only thing you spend to watch one of our shows is your time-which is very precious, we know-and this week you will be getting added value! For quite a while now we have talked about featuring the Negroni, a cocktail ...
VZ 411: Vegetariana: A Mix of Wit, Lore, and Delicious Vegan Recipes with Nava Atlas
Vegetarian Zen - May 29, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Nava Atlas, author of multiple vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. We’re going to talk to Nava about her recently updated book, Vegetariana that was just re-released in it’s 4th edition.
Give It A Shot - 2 Towns Ciderhouse Prickly Pearadise Cider
AboutBeverages Podcast - May 19, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHard ciders are a fast-growing segment of the beverage universe. Made from many different types of apples and in a multitude of styles, they are naturally gluten free which further broadens their appeal. We have tried a few over the years starting in 2010 with Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider and mos...
VZ 410 Vegan Fitness Coach Gabriel Zhanay On How to Empower Yourself and Others
Vegetarian Zen - May 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Gabriel Zhanay, a vegan fitness coach who helps empower vegans through health and fitness. We’ll talk to Gabriel about his own plant-based journey and how his coaching program helps empower fellow vegans.
Give It A Shot - Saltram S2 Australian Shiraz from Trader Joe's
AboutBeverages Podcast - May 05, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRegular viewers of our show should know by now that Keith works at Trader Joe’s. Often inspiration will strike while Keith is at work and a beverage from the store becomes a part of one of our live shows at Twitch.tv/aboutbeverages. Every once in a while we need something at the last minute and t...
VZ 409: Rym Selmi of MiiRO Talks Vegan Chocolate Bars & Treats!
Vegetarian Zen - May 01, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Rym Selmi, CEO of Miiro, a company that makes wholesome chocolate treats and baking goodies. We’re going to talk to Rym about her own plant-based journey and also about her inspiration for creating Miiro.
Give It A Shot - Pepsi Nitro Original and Vanilla Draft Cola
AboutBeverages Podcast - April 28, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThere are many different ways we come up with the ideas or themes for our podcasts. We have done listener polls, taken suggestions from people on Twitch and had things sent to us to try by the people who made them. Sometimes they are thought out in advance, often they come from Trader Joe’s and s...
Give It A Shot - Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
AboutBeverages Podcast - April 21, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA few months ago on one of our podcasts we tried a Bottled-in-Bond straight rye whiskey that we both thought was very good. What made it even more unique is that not only does this business make whiskey, they do so with heirloom grains that they grow on their farm located in the Lake Tahoe waters...
VZ 408: Easy Vegan Home Cooking With Laura Theodore
Vegetarian Zen - April 17, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome back one of our greatest inspirations for our podcast, Laura Theodore, aka, The Jazzy Vegetarian. Laura is back to talk about her new book, “Easy Vegan Home Cooking”. You can find all the links to the show notes here.
Give It A Shot - Pure Project Brewing Pure West Unfiltered IPA
AboutBeverages Podcast - April 14, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhenever possible we like to have podcasts that are seasonally relevant or tie in to a holiday. During one of our recent live shows on Twitch.tv/aboutbeverages we learned that April 7th was National Beer Day. Being the huge fans of craft beer that we are and with April 7th falling on a Thursday w...
Sue These Kids / The Only Way to Save the Children / Southwest Passenger + more!
Topical Smoothie - April 10, 2022 20:48 - 45 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week. Follow their socials for details on live shows and buy Shanna's book at NothingButaBitchBook.com
Give It A Shot - Pinhook High Proof Bourbon vs Stagg Jr Bourbon
AboutBeverages Podcast - April 07, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWith National Beer Day looming in the not too distant future, we decided we needed to take a break from having beers on our Thursday Night show on Twitch.tv. For our show on the last day of March, we opened with a couple of hard Kombuchas, which were tasty and then moved on to bourbon. Some bourb...
VZ 407: Vegan Life Coach, Ella Magers, on Being a Sexy Fit Vegan
Vegetarian Zen - April 03, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we welcome Ella Magers of Sexy Fit Vegan. Ella has been a dedicated vegan since the age of 7 and is on a mission to transform the culture of the vegan movement from the inside out. We talk to talk to Ella about what it was like becoming vegan at su...
Give It A Shot - Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA vs Bell's Brewery Hopslam Double IPA
AboutBeverages Podcast - March 31, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAfter having somewhat of an unintentional hiatus, beer has been back in a big way the last few weeks on our Thursday Night live shows on Twitch. Some of them have already made their way into podcast form while others can be enjoyed via our YouTube channel where we upload the entire episode every ...
Interview Hostage / Indians in Sports / Gay Dogs + more!
Topical Smoothie - March 30, 2022 00:16 - 35 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week.
Give It A Shot - New Anthem Beer Project Burning Cities Red IPA
AboutBeverages Podcast - March 24, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the years since we recorded our first episode of About Beverages, we have had the good fortune of trying more beverages than we can count. From coffee (the first podcast 13 years ago) to beer to spirits and all things in between, we continue to seek out new categories and re-visit our favorite...
VZ 406: New In Plant-Based News (March 2022)
Vegetarian Zen - March 20, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsLarissa and Vickie discuss 3 recent articles impacting the plant-based industry.