Viva! Vegan Podcast

Welcome 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.

Viva! Vegan Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Viva!, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Vegan Women's Club - Creating a Community

  Jul 13, 202641 minS7

  In this episode, Karin Ridgers and Victoria Featherstone Pearce - the co-founders of the pioneering Vegan Women's Club - speak with Viva! PR manager Rachael Simpson-Jones about why they're building a community for vegan women from all walks of life. Filled with laughter, insight, passion and deep emotion, this conversation covers everything from Karin and Victoria's vegan journeys to their belief in the importance of providing a platform on which all members can build their businesses, networks and much more.

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  Activists Jacqui and Fiaz - Where Passion Meets Purpose

  Mar 16, 202647 minS7

  In this episode of the Viva! Vegan Podcast, Fiaz and Jacqui join us at the Base in Bristol to talk about their exciting new project, a documentary film in the making. We chat about what inspired the film, the stories they hope to tell and why documenting the realities of animal exploitation and the power of vegan activism matters more than ever. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the Base retreat, the challenges of filmmaking and the passion driving this powerful new project.

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  Charlotte Roy on Greenwashing, Vegan Myths & Kitchen Secrets

  Mar 16, 20261h 1mS7

  In this episode, award-winning vegan chef Charlotte Roy chats with Viva! PR Manager Rachael Simpson-Jones about the ever-evolving plant-based restaurant scene, her approach to delicious vegan cooking - and why she's got such beef with greenwashing. Covering everything from the "de-veganisation" of iconic restaurants to the store cupboard ingredients Charlotte can't live without, this cosy yet contentious chat is unmissable viewing for aspiring chefs and environmentally conscious cooks.

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  Undercover Truths & Sonic Protest: Gemunu De Silva Unfiltered

  Mar 16, 20261h 2mS7

  In this episode of the Viva! Vegan Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Gemanu De Silva following the release of his powerful new album Industry Standard. Known for his fearless work as an undercover investigator exposing animal cruelty, Gemanu reflects on his extensive career on the frontlines of animal rights. We talk about the emotional toll and motivation behind his investigations, how music has become another outlet for activism and how he has hope for the future. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one!

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  Tom Ward on Laughs, Life & Taking Nothing for Granted

  Mar 16, 202650 minS7

  In this episode, Faye is joined by stand-up comedian Tom Ward. He talks about the inevitable go-to vegan jokes, shares his personal journey into veganism, reflects on what becoming a new father means to him, and explains why he believes we should all be questioning the systems currently in place.

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