The Bearded Vegans

As The Bearded Vegans continue their summer break film review series, they bring it back to one of, arguably, the most successful pro-animal films of all time: Blackfish. This is Andy's second viewing since it's 2013 release and Paul's very first time. They'll see if it still holds up, discuss the impact it made and try to determine what made it so gosh dang successful? You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

As The Bearded Vegans continue their summer break film review series, they bring it back to one of, arguably, the most successful pro-animal films of all time: Blackfish. This is Andy's second viewing since it's 2013 release and Paul's very first time. They'll see if it still holds up, discuss the impact it made and try to determine what made it so gosh dang successful? You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans begin their summer break film review series with an in depth review of Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story. This surprisingly graphic film explores Australia's complicated relationship with their national icon. Paul and Andy will discuss whether they think the film is effective and if it would make a good watch for non-vegans. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans begin their summer break film review series with an in depth review of Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story. This surprisingly graphic film explores Australia's complicated relationship with their national icon. Paul and Andy will discuss whether they think the film is effective and if it would make a good watch for non-vegans. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans are pleased to bring you their live episode recorded in front of a studio audience at the Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival. They kick things off with two listener submitted emails, one regarding protocol when receiving non-vegan gifts and the other questioning the ethics of providing organs for someone who will continue to oppress animals. Paul and Andy then turn it over to the audience for an interactive second half. You can reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans are pleased to bring you their live episode recorded in front of a studio audience at the Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival. They kick things off with two listener submitted emails, one regarding protocol when receiving non-vegan gifts and the other questioning the ethics of providing organs for someone who will continue to oppress animals. Paul and Andy then turn it over to the audience for an interactive second half. You can reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week Paul and Andy respond to an article sent in by dozens of listeners regarding a non-vegan restaurant that secretly served vegan meat to unsuspecting patrons, only to reveal to the true source of the ingredients after the fact. They'll talk about what they think about this strategy. Is this a good way to turn people on to vegan meats? Is it unethical to deceive people in this way, even if it's in the service of a just cause? How would we feel if the situation was reversed? You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week Paul and Andy respond to an article sent in by dozens of listeners regarding a non-vegan restaurant that secretly served vegan meat to unsuspecting patrons, only to reveal to the true source of the ingredients after the fact. They'll talk about what they think about this strategy. Is this a good way to turn people on to vegan meats? Is it unethical to deceive people in this way, even if it's in the service of a just cause? How would we feel if the situation was reversed? You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans pledge allegiance to the bag of the United States of Mailbaggia where they will answer listener questions, comments, and concerns. Topics covered include reacting to smug vegan screenshots, when you should tell your new room mates that you are vegan, whether it's ethically permissible for a vegan vet to refuse to help animals that are destined for slaughter, and much much more. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week The Bearded Vegans pledge allegiance to the bag of the United States of Mailbaggia where they will answer listener questions, comments, and concerns. Topics covered include reacting to smug vegan screenshots, when you should tell your new room mates that you are vegan, whether it's ethically permissible for a vegan vet to refuse to help animals that are destined for slaughter, and much much more. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week, The Bearded Vegans continue their discussion about the peril's of ultra realistic vegan meats by asking if it is possible to create a perfect replica of animal's flesh without ever harming animals. With the recent revelation that Beyond Meat used animal flesh in A/B tests during production of their burger, it is evident that this question will become more and more relevant to the progress of plant based meats and how vegans will navigate the ethics of consuming or promoting them. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBearededVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week, The Bearded Vegans continue their discussion about the peril's of ultra realistic vegan meats by asking if it is possible to create a perfect replica of animal's flesh without ever harming animals. With the recent revelation that Beyond Meat used animal flesh in A/B tests during production of their burger, it is evident that this question will become more and more relevant to the progress of plant based meats and how vegans will navigate the ethics of consuming or promoting them. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBearededVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

With so much focus on the benefits of creating ultra-realistic vegan meats, The Bearded Vegans thought they would take some time to talk about the potential downsides. Starting with an update on the recent glut of labeling laws that threaten to ban vegan products from being labeled as "meat", "milk", and "butter" and ending with the case of a Burger King selling cow's flesh disguised as the Impossible Whopper. Paul and Andy dig into all the nitty gritty in part one of this discussion. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.comor visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

With so much focus on the benefits of creating ultra-realistic vegan meats, The Bearded Vegans thought they would take some time to talk about the potential downsides. Starting with an update on the recent glut of labeling laws that threaten to ban vegan products from being labeled as "meat", "milk", and "butter" and ending with the case of a Burger King selling cow's flesh disguised as the Impossible Whopper. Paul and Andy dig into all the nitty gritty in part one of this discussion. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.comor visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

This week's mini-episode, the Bearded Vegans respond to the email of a listener wondering if they should provide a warning to wedding guests that the food will be vegan. Will guests be more or less likely to be receptive if they know if the food is vegan in advance? Will they feel deceived if they aren't warned? Does it even matter? This episode features a rare in-person recording session and it goes off the rails real fast. Enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans the emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com