Plant Bae's Diary

#53 The Cruel Side of Cloning

This week I'm sharing my two pennies on the Dire Wolves created by Colossal Biosciences. (00:00) intro (00:05) Vegan Shout out: Evanna Lynch (03:18) Dire Wolves: My first thoughts (04:24) Colossal Biosciences: Quick Breakdown (05:33) CB’s cloning process (07:07) Question No.1: Will they survive is 2025? (08:33) Question No.2: Isn’t this just a whole NEW animal? (09:29) Question No.3: Who is really benefiting from this & will de-extinction really save the world? (11:11) Focusing on what really matters; proven solutions (12:26) Natures resilience for survival without us humans (13:17) We love to play God! And it’s our downfall. (13:50) The cruel side of de-extinction (17:04) Our blindspots: What could ever go wrong? (18:22) IYKYK (19:30) Why China spilling the tea on the origins of luxury brands = more animals being slaughtered for fashion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Email me: plantbaesdiary@gmail.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#52: No to intensive farms

In this weeks episode we're looking at Cranswick's rejected proposal to be the largest intensive farm in the UK, & the importance of collective and individual responsibility for change rejoicing Unity Diner's comeback, and sharing my little giggles on PETAs 'Being Vegan Is Good Sh*t' (00:00) Intro (00:10) Shout outs: Kendrick Farris (02:40) In my diary today: Cranswick wanting a mega farm (03:49) Cranswick reasonings vs. my thoughts, & My beef with the word ‘Local’(07:22) A happy ending :) (10:35) UK slaughter stats vs Cranswick slaughter Stats (11:43) the importance of challenging larger companies (12:38) My dream vs reality and the possibility of diversion (13:25) The importance of collective and individual responsibility (16:20) The beauty of pushing each other for change (19:37) IYKYK(20:38) Shout out: Unity Diner and Spitalfields for vegan hotspots (21:56) PETA’s poo video

#51: Fancy, Wild, Animals

This week, we're touching on reptiles and how they're used in fashion, I throw my quick thoughts on the 'Wombat Girl,' and I tell you about my almost catastrophic dinner at Wagamama's (a vegan girly in full effect). (00:00) Intro (00:20) Shout Out - Jermaine Dupri (02:45) In My Diary - Wild Animal Skins (03:07) Jennifer Protests in Prada Café in Harrods & My Thoughts (06:05) What Makes Killing Reptiles for Fashion So Important? (06:25) Crocodile & Alligator Skins (07:28) Snake Skins (08:20) Lizard Skins (09:32) Environmental Concerns Around Using Wild Animal Skins (11:02) The Disconnect Between Fashion and Using Animals for Fashion & My Hot Take (14:35) Fashion Brands' Involvement and Awareness (15:08) Hopes and Alternatives (16:55) Wombat Hijacking Lady - My Thoughts (19:40) IYKYK (20:33) Culture Trip: Wagamama's (21:47) My Horror Story (BE PREPARED for My Very Stereotypical Vegan Story)

#50: Questionable Art

This week we're looking at Marco Evarissti, the artist who recently created art around on letting pig's starve to death. Now, I love me a good thought provoking art piece, but is this going a little too far? (00:00) Intro (01:00) Shout out (05:55) In My diary - Marco Evarissti (06:50) And Now You Care' (08:15) Previous works (10:00) Pig farming in Denmark: Findings & shocking statistics (15:15) My 1st thought: Selective outrage (16:50) My 2nd thought: Art, its boundaries and the hidden irony of this all, and suggested alternatives (19:53) My 3rd Thought: How impactful was his work? (20:27) Closing thoughts (21:10) IYKYK (22:10) Hanna's Question

#49: Brian Jacobs: London Vegans

This episode, we’re joined by Brian Jacobs, the man behind London Vegans —one of the largest and most engaged online vegan communities in the UK. He also runs VeganLondon.co.uk, a go-to resource for plant-based dining, events, and ethical living in London.We dive deep into the power of online vegan communities, combating misinformation, staying connected, and using hypnotherapy to support people transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=0s] - Intro02:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=126s] - The origins of London Vegans04:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=242s] - Who joins the online groups?05:49 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=349s] - The strength of community06:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=406s] - Community & overcoming vegan challenges together07:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=475s] - How London Vegans stay active & thrives – Online & in-person engagement09:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=555s] - Brian’s vegan beginnings11:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=708s] - Vegan spaces: welcoming or critical?13:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=800s] - Who joins the in-person groups? – Meetups, events & connections16:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=998s] - The impact of COVID on the London Vegans Groups19:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1155s] - Brian’s website – VeganLondon.co.uk, a hub for plant-based living21:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1295s] - Running London Vegans – How much time does it take? Who helps?24:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1454s] - IYKYK25:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1518s] - Brian’s introduction to hypnotherapy26:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1613s] - Can hypnotherapy help people go vegan?29:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1782s] - The final hurdle… cheese & dairy – Why it’s so hard to give up32:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=1945s] - Being the only vegan in the room... HELP34:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=2047s] - Brian’s vegan journey & living vegan in London36:49 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=2209s] - Challenging vegan bashing38:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=2302s] - The optimism behind veganism – Why the future is plant-based39:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=2381s] - Leading by example – The impact of online & offline activism40:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjT52N-NQY&t=2443s] - Kiera’s parting question Watch, listen, and get involved!Follow‪@BrianMJacobs‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@BrianMJacobs] Instagram  / londonveganbrian   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFzUmt4alVRRjlMQ3pGTHFPanRIMXZZQXFBZ3xBQ3Jtc0trbmozTmMtMHh1dk5IemE3d1JkZ1ZzMlVXb1pKWTRCVkdocmJCWXZFLXJSZTl2bkZxV25fLXBaY1IwdlZqNkM3WmNRdkRjc3FhdlcyS2FwNlBVaTFtalpSVC11bFNGd2QwY2ZXUHRLNl9hcENkeFVpMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flondonveganbrian%2F&v=0EjT52N-NQY]Websitehttps://www.veganlondon.co.uk/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFdJbVFyLXEyY1V4WmIwVmYyYkZ2ZFpPU0JlZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttN0JyX1d2aXUtOE1rbnJKV2ZkeFZjM2xJdnNNZk5PRlRqbi00a3BFZmVOdzNXQVByaVFCbEZJM0hrMU9iYzZ1TUV2UzdqQUY2UUtFQXB5RXZ5RXRjamVyU3YwbXBfNkphSEdTVGl6QVlXZ245a2N4MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veganlondon.co.uk%2F&v=0EjT52N-NQY]London Vegans:Websitehttp://www.londonvegans.org/lvhome.php [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1doWFppdkRCYlFDeEgxN0htdXB5MjB4RXR6d3xBQ3Jtc0tueldYSUhoSm5IUVpnR3BrWDVrMkJ3X05xVW5BVzNKOEVPeWJXbWg1cUwzOGZqYTRJOXotbFdWdDVJZ0o1WU9MaVRXZHNsR0lRbEhWemJ5UUFkb3BqXzh0ZjlnczF0Z2JUN2pXM3dhSUg0QWhnODV3dw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.londonvegans.org%2Flvhome.php&v=0EjT52N-NQY]Facebook  / 2373005512   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa085TzI3OU5iTFd1YUt6WERJc2Q4YmVmSVN0UXxBQ3Jtc0trMS1KbGtNb3JOcHNRRDZJdUhacGVXdlFGcktBQlpqMXlEaXJQbVlUMnY4emJmYm85aG9Pa0ZDRVpZQkpVRGVoR2Zxbjc0TFdoUXdFODRQNWItcDR1NDhpb1JNMEdnUDBELWg4UWtHM0s3ZlNha3djSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F2373005512&v=0EjT52N-NQY]