The Bearded Vegans

We made it to episode 200 and we are taking the opportunity to reflect on where we've been and where we're going by answering listener questions related to all things podcast. We'll discuss the creative process, podcast pet peeves, what we would have done differently if we had a chance to start over, the hows and whys of the podcast's evolution from day one and much much more! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com .

This week Paul and Andy are finally reviewing the long awaited and much hyped plant based performance documentary, The Game Changers. Directed by Louis Psihoyos (The Cove, Racing Extinction), produced by Jim Cameron (Acclaimed Filmmaker) and starring huge name like Arnold Shwartzenneger (Actor / Producer / Author / Politician) among many other groundbreaking plant based athletes, they'll dig in to see if it lives up to the hype and if this is the vegan documentary we've all been looking for. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week Paul and Andy are finally reviewing the long awaited and much hyped plant based performance documentary, The Game Changers. Directed by Louis Psihoyos (The Cove, Racing Extinction), produced by Jim Cameron (Acclaimed Filmmaker) and starring huge name like Arnold Shwartzenneger (Actor / Producer / Author / Politician) among many other groundbreaking plant based athletes, they'll dig in to see if it lives up to the hype and if this is the vegan documentary we've all been looking for. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

It seems like Paul and Andy can barely keep up with all of the major fast food chains that are adding significant plant based options to their menus. Will the proliferation of these options mean doom for local vegan businesses or will the increased availability of plant based options help usher in a new wave of plant-curious consumers that will eventually explore more local fare? Is there anything inherently more ethical about supporting local businesses? Does a more-just world even have fast food? Is the promotional boost from vegans saving a dying industry responsible for so much death and exploitation? All that plus an extensive news section that, for the first time in a long time, includes plenty of positive headlines. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

It seems like Paul and Andy can barely keep up with all of the major fast food chains that are adding significant plant based options to their menus. Will the proliferation of these options mean doom for local vegan businesses or will the increased availability of plant based options help usher in a new wave of plant-curious consumers that will eventually explore more local fare? Is there anything inherently more ethical about supporting local businesses? Does a more-just world even have fast food? Is the promotional boost from vegans saving a dying industry responsible for so much death and exploitation? All that plus an extensive news section that, for the first time in a long time, includes plenty of positive headlines. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

On this week's mini episode, Paul and Andy wanted to have a fun palette cleanser and dig into the mail bag a few episodes early to answer several listener emails. Topics include whether vegans should feel guilty about watching nonvegan cooking shows, how to set boundaries with family members who (against your wishes) want to advocate for you at restaurants, and if having a favorite animal is still speciesist. They had a fun time answering some lighter questions on this, enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

On this week's mini episode, Paul and Andy wanted to have a fun palette cleanser and dig into the mail bag a few episodes early to answer several listener emails. Topics include whether vegans should feel guilty about watching nonvegan cooking shows, how to set boundaries with family members who (against your wishes) want to advocate for you at restaurants, and if having a favorite animal is still speciesist. They had a fun time answering some lighter questions on this, enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

The Bearded Vegans have got a whopper of an episode this week as they do a deep dive into the Amazon forest fires and the subsequent vegan reaction. Many in the animal rights community were quick to condemn meat eaters for their contribution to the cow flesh industry which is a leading contributor to deforestation and insist that going vegan is the most effective means of combating the fires. They'll do their best to ask whether this is accurate rhetoric and examine the nuances of the situation as well as some crucial aspects that seem to be almost entirely left out of the news cycle. Vegan Piggybacking abounds! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

The Bearded Vegans have got a whopper of an episode this week as they do a deep dive into the Amazon forest fires and the subsequent vegan reaction. Many in the animal rights community were quick to condemn meat eaters for their contribution to the cow flesh industry which is a leading contributor to deforestation and insist that going vegan is the most effective means of combating the fires. They'll do their best to ask whether this is accurate rhetoric and examine the nuances of the situation as well as some crucial aspects that seem to be almost entirely left out of the news cycle. Vegan Piggybacking abounds! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

The Bearded Vegans return from their summer break with a mini episode recorded live at the Triangle Vegfest in Durham, NC. They begin by answering a listener email asking whether young children have the mental and moral capacity to choose veganism for themselves. While it is clear that humans of all ages can thrive on a plant based diet, at what point are we able to make ethical decisions for ourselves and how can a parent navigate this tricky time in a child's life? They then go on to discuss whether demanding separate cooking surfaces makes veganism look too hard before turning the mic over to the audience for a variety of questions. Paul and Andy had a lot of fun at this one, enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

The Bearded Vegans return from their summer break with a mini episode recorded live at the Triangle Vegfest in Durham, NC. They begin by answering a listener email asking whether young children have the mental and moral capacity to choose veganism for themselves. While it is clear that humans of all ages can thrive on a plant based diet, at what point are we able to make ethical decisions for ourselves and how can a parent navigate this tricky time in a child's life? They then go on to discuss whether demanding separate cooking surfaces makes veganism look too hard before turning the mic over to the audience for a variety of questions. Paul and Andy had a lot of fun at this one, enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com.

This week Paul and Andy conclude their summer break film review series by dusting off the very first film review they ever recorded. That's right, they are talking about Unity, the follow up to the groundbreaking film Earthlings! With a new introduction where they reflect on how this review put down the groundwork for many of their future episodes as well as how our opinions on the film may have changed over time. We hope you enjoy this classic from the archives. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

This week Paul and Andy conclude their summer break film review series by dusting off the very first film review they ever recorded. That's right, they are talking about Unity, the follow up to the groundbreaking film Earthlings! With a new introduction where they reflect on how this review put down the groundwork for many of their future episodes as well as how our opinions on the film may have changed over time. We hope you enjoy this classic from the archives. You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegans.com

As Paul and Andy continue their summer break film review series, they are heading into the double digit archives to bring back a classic episode, their review of Carnage: Swallowing The Past. It's safe to say they both loved this film and wanted to highlight it again for those who missed it the first time around. Before replaying this episode they include a new introduction where they reflect on how their views on the film may or may not have changed over time as well as some other observations about their past selves. Enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegan.com

As Paul and Andy continue their summer break film review series, they are heading into the double digit archives to bring back a classic episode, their review of Carnage: Swallowing The Past. It's safe to say they both loved this film and wanted to highlight it again for those who missed it the first time around. Before replaying this episode they include a new introduction where they reflect on how their views on the film may or may not have changed over time as well as some other observations about their past selves. Enjoy! You can always reach The Bearded Vegans by emailing TheBeardedVegans@gmail.com or visiting TheBeardedVegan.com