The Plant Based News (PBN) Podcast

Musician, Nutritional Scientist, and Author of 'Vegan-Klischee ade!' (roughly translating to Debunking Vegan Myths) is the latest to feature on the Plant Based News Podcast, hosted by Co-Founder Robbie Lockie. The pair discuss growing up in a meat-heavy culture, the tautology between vegan and plant-based, how to confidently eat a balanced plant-based diet, and much more! This podcast covers topics including: 1.12: Niko's vegan journey 3.50: Meat culture 4.30: Family reactions 5.10: Vegan vs Plant-Based 6.30: Judgment for being vegan 8.50: Why people struggle on a plant-based diet 10.25: Reducetarianism 12.50: Top myths surrounding plant-based nutrition 25:45: The soy debate 32.00: How to eat a plant-based diet confidently 46.55: Industry-funded studies 50.00: 'Good and bad' foods 51.40: Why aren't more doctors promoting a plant-based diet? 57.00: Vegan music 59.30: Quickfire Q&A 1.01.10: Niko's book 1.08.54: Desert island Follow Niko here https://www.nikorittenau.com and check out his Youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/NPRittenau Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aNLxA27mZQeIOzCUCPKd5?si=7dcoCfc0TEG_Qc2fBsTZUg iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plant-based-news-podcast/id1255981965 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share.

Dara Kristen Hayes, aka DJ Tigerlilly, has conquered the Australian music scene - despite the industry still being dominated by males. Whilst touring, Dara struggled with health issues which eventually lead her to veganism. Dara chats with Plant Based News Co-founder Robbie Lockie to discuss Australia's meat-centric culture, her childhood, the climate crisis and much more. "I'm actually vegan because of music," Dara reveals. This podcast covers subject including: Dara's vegan story: 2.00 The meat culture in Australia: 7.50 Men and their connection to meat: 10.50 Media and veganism: 14.00 Labeling vegan products: 16.15 Learning compassion: 22.40 Developing compassion: 23.45 'The biggest thing holding back the vegan movement': 28.40 Remaining positive: 31.00 Dara's music journey: 33.50 Being female in a male-dominated industry: 38.50 Dara's favorite DJs 43.00 Mentors: 45.35 Future music releases: 49.10 The sober rave scene: 50.52 The pressure to do drugs and drink: 51.55 Vegan cooking: 55.02 Health on a plant-based diet: 58.45 Dara's dogs: 1.01.40 The climate crisis: 1.09.25 Stranded on a desert island:1.18.00 Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: apple.co/PBN_Podcast1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place. ----

Colleen Patrick- Goudreau is no normal animal-advocate, she is the host of thee Animalogy & Food for Thought Podcasts, author of seven books including The Joyful Vegan, and cultural commentator. In this episode of the PBN podcast, Colleen sits down with Co-Founder Robbie Lockie to discuss the movement of veganism, different forms of activism, and intersectionality. "Anger is a natural human emotion, it is a natural response especially to something so heinous once we find out what so many animals are enduring so it's not that I'm saying let's not be angry but A. what can we do to channel that anger healthy and effective way? And B. are we cultivating anger as a way to prove something - to prove that we care?" This podcast covers subjects including: 1.40: Colleen's vegan story 9.35: The tension and joy in being vegan 11.45: Childhood memories of animals 14:15: Learning compassion 16.44: Masculinity and veganism 20.30: Excluding animals from religion 29.10: Is veganism a cult? 33.25: Colleen's tips on how to not push family and friends away 36.45: Are their ineffective forms of advocacy? 48.40: How to further the growth of veganism 51.10: The Joyful Vegan 55.10: Politics and veganism 59.08: Angry vegans 1.02.10: Privilege and inclusivity 1.05.15: Intersectionality 1.08.19: What keeps you positive? 1.11.15: Stranded on a desert island And much more! To follow Colleen's work https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com To buy a copy of 'The Joyful Vegan' go here https://amzn.to/37km93Y Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/PBN_Podcast1 REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place. ----

There doesn't seem to be much Joshua Katcher, aka The Discerning Brute, can't do. He's the Founder of luxury vegan menswear brand Brave GentleMan, Co-Founder of a plant-based cheese company, and Author of Fashion Animals: a book that explores 'the visual history and ideology of animals exploited in fashion'. In this episode, Katcher sits down with Plant Based News' Co-Founder Robbie Lockie to take a look at the fashion industry 'through the lens of carnism'. "Sometimes being cruel is desirable." Find out more about Rind the vegan cheese here https://www.instagram.com/rind.cheese Joshua's website https://www.bravegentleman.com And his book 'Fashion Animals' which you can buy here: https://amzn.to/2NGoA98 The podcast covers subjects including: 3.20: Joshua's vegan journey 6.00: Carnism 7.10: Influences to veganism 8.29: Concerns about going vegan 10.20: Involvement within the vegan community 13.15: Acting on anger 16.10: Breaking into the fashion industry 19.56: The effects of fast-fashion 22.50: The leather industry 26.00: The return of fur 27.30: The Yulin Dog Festival 31.00: Fashion Animals: The book 33.50: Future materials 36.45: Vegan leather and the environment 44.30: 'We don't need more t-shirt companies' 47.30: Rind Cheese 53.00: Stranded on a desert island Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/PBN_Podcast1 REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place. ----

To some, Lucy Watson is known for her appearance on Reality TV show Made In Chelsea, but for others, she's a passionate animal-rights advocate who has slowly built her own vegan empire. Lucy, who now owns a vegan restaurant in London and has created a range of plant-based ready meals in UK supermarkets, sits down with PBN's Co-Founder Robbie Lockie. The pair discuss vegan parenting, The Game Changers, ethical fashion, and the infamous Tesco advert. "Until everyone knows, I will not be satisfied and I will not stop." The podcast covers subjects including: 1:30: Lucy's childhood 6.00: Advice for parents with vegan children 7.45: Vegan children living with non-vegan parents 9.25: Transitioning from pescatarian to vegan 11.30: Making the connection 12.35: Staying motivated and positive 15.20: Would you raise your children vegan? 17.25: The infamous Tesco advert 21.40: The Game Changers 24.44: Flexitarians 27.30: What's holding the vegan movement back> 28.50: Celebrity culture and vegan advocacy 34.30: Ethical fashion 37.10: Favorite vegan makeup brands 38.38: What is fast-fashion? 40.35: Appearing on This Morning 42.30: Appearing on Made In Chelsea 45.08: Lucy's vegan restaurant 46.50: Lucy's vegan ready meals and desserts 51.55: Stranded on a desert island And much more! Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/PBN_Podcast1 REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place. ----