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Listen on Apple PodcastsHey Pickles! It's the last week of our summer break! We hope you've been having a fun summer. This week we're releasing a replay of Ep 155. We discuss a vegan conundrum answered by Miss Manners, a dairy farm that claims they are "Compassionate Dairy" and "Slaughter Free", and we talk about a delicious vegan recipe that we made! Enjoy the show, and we will talk to you next week! We'll be telling you all about the Pittsburgh VegFest and boy, do we have a lot to catch you up on! Till soon. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well, and that you're enjoying your summer! This week's summer break replay revisits Ep 175. We explore some Vegan Dad jokes, talk about a Vegan death cult, and generally keep it weird! Thanks so much for listening! We'll have new episodes coming in August! Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope you're having lots of Summer fun! This week's replay is Ep 210. We play a rousing game of Vegan Jeopardy! Play along with us, and let us know how you did! We will be back August 3rd with a brand new episode. We'll tell you all about the Pittsburgh Vegfest! Thank you so much for listening to the show! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hi Pickles! We hope you're having an amazing summer! While we're on summer break, we will be re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Enjoy this replay of Am I the Vegan Asshat! Thanks for listening! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why you should check your freezer for these MorningStar Farms products. Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/morningstar-farms-recall-beyond-filets In our Noteworthy segment, New York Mayor Mamdani hired a lifelong vegan to head up the city’s office of food policy! Read the article here: https://vegnews.com/nyc-mayor-office-of-food-policy-vegan And, in Our Main Topic, once again the legal personhood of elephants is being decided in court. Could this set a precedent for the fate of future captive animals? Here's the article: https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/should-animals-have-human-rights-hawaii-court-to-decide/ We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and a healthy dose of our usual shenanigans! Thank you so much for listening! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope you're well. This week, we are releasing a replay of Ep 198! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files exposes a Denmark zoo that requested patrons to donate their pets. Why???? In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a vegan food & travel series streaming on Peacock! Here's a link to the article & interview: https://www.forksoverknives.com/people/mena-massoud-on-peacock-tv-evolving-vegan-and-his-plant-based-journey/ And, in Our Main Topic, we look at 7 cooking mistakes that you could be making as a vegan! Take a look at the article here: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/a-7-vegan-cooking-mistakes-you-might-be-making-even-if-youve-been-doing-it-for-years/ Our featured restaurant in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen NY has a wonderful fully vegan cafe. We'll read some reviews and tell you more about it! We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans! Thanks so much for listening! Love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We really hope that this finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, We look at WHY vegan restaurants can be more expensive than “traditional” restaurants. In our Noteworthy segment, are vegans weird? One vegan known as the No Meat Athlete thinks we are! Here's a link to Matt Frazier's article: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/weird-vegan/ And, in Our Main Topic, we’re buying a one way ticket on an imaginary jet plane to insanity island otherwise known as Vegan Reddit Am I the Ass Hat! We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you so much for spending part of your day with us! Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll share why the African Lungfish is such an amazing non human animal! Read the article: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/west-african-lungfish/ In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA pauses loans for animal farm digesters. Is this a good thing? Read the article: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25052026/usda-biogas-digester-loan-pause/? And, in Our Main Topic, The University of Wisconsin is investigating an animal advocacy student group. We’ll tell you why. Read the article: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/06/04/uw-investigates-student-group-amid-dog-breeder-raids We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & it could be YOU! Thank you so much for listening, and for supporting what we do. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, We’ll tell you why recently deceased Bronx Zoo elephant, Happy was so important to animal rights. Here's the article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5837163/happy-elephant-euthanized In our Noteworthy segment, why is the GOP using veganism to “slander” a Democratic US senator? Here's the article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/politics/james-talarico-ken-paxton-texas-senate-vegan And, in Our Main Topic, we’ll tell you how philanthropists are funding a vegan studies program at a California Institute. Here's the article: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/20/drs-jasvant-meera-modi-fund-vegan-studies-professorship-481227/ We have a new Listener Shout Out, and some important announcements! Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a black goo that was discovered inside a ship, and how it turned out to be a living organism! Here's the article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a71151516/black-goo-new-species-discovery/ In our Noteworthy segment, a recent BBC article claims that a young woman died as a result of her vegan diet causing her to be delusional. Here's the BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d0z7l4rno And, in Our Main Topic, we explore the theory of human exceptionalism and how it relates to animal rights. Here's the article: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2026/05/13/animal-rights-vs-welfare-sentience/ We also have a new Listener Shout Out & more! Thank you so much for listening. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’re stepping away from the animals for a bit, and telling you how the government is seizing farmlands in the US & why. Here's the article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/government-seizes-farmers-land-build-airport-corporate-jets-and-business In our Noteworthy segment, well known animal activist, Joey Carbstrong was arrested for exposing conditions in a Manchester slaughter facility. We’ll tell you what he exposed. Here's the article: https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/ And, in Our Main Topic, we’ll tell you how singer Billie Eilish is causing an uproar with non vegans! Here's the article: https://the-ethos.co/can-billie-eilish-make-vegan-cool-again/ We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it YOU? Thank you so much for listening! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why snails are amazing animals! In our Noteworthy segment, There is a planned action at the Marshall Resources animal testing facility in North Rose NY. We’ll give you all the details so that you can decide if you want to participate. Here's a link with all the details: https://www.beagleloversandrescuers.org/protest/ And, in Our Main Topic, we’re keeping it light with the 10 most anticipated vegan product launches in 2026. Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/best-new-vegan-products-of- We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual vegan mayhem! Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a recently discovered hamster sized mammal that lived along side dinosaurs & could be a link to the mammals of today! Here's the article: https://www.futurity.org/new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902 In our Noteworthy segment, The Sportsman’s Alliance is claiming a major win in the passing of the most recent language in the Farm Bill. We’ll tell you why they’re celebrating. Here's the article: https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win/ And, in Our Main Topic, Is the purchasing of dogs from Ridglan Farms really a win for the future of open rescue? Here's the article: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/animal-rescue-groups-reach-agreement-to-acquire-1-500-beagles-from-ridglan-farms/article_e1f5e6fb-fbe8-471d-bc15-cc4147bd63ec.html We also have a new Listener Shout Out & more! Thank you so much for listening. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! So sorry to have to delay the show again. Sam is having terrible back issues, and sitting for an extended period of time (aka recording a podcast) is difficult for her. We took her for X-rays and she has a PT appointment tomorrow, so she should be loose enough to record. We'll have a new episode wednesday 5-6. Thanks so much for listening. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope you're having in there. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you how warming ocean temperatures are threatening sharks & other ocean animals Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/great-white-sharks-overheating/ In our Noteworthy segment, the largest meat company in the world avoids paying taxes. We’ll tell you how they are getting away with it. Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/jbs-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-avoids-paying-taxes/ And, in Our Main Topic, more top officials in the USDA have ties to the meat industry. We expose who they are and how this affects the ethical integrity of the USDA. Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/big-meats-ties-to-usda-top-official/ We also have a new vegan recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge. It's a delicious lemon yogurt cake from The Vegan Baking Bible by Karoline Tegelaar! Get the cookbook here: https://amzn.to/4tDHi2Y We have a new Listener Shout Out and our usual shenanigans. Thanks so much for listening! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Happy Earth Day! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’re diving back into the deep ocean to tell you about a sea animal that is essentially immortal! Read the article here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/immortal-jellyfish-secret-to-cheating-death.html In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how eating vegan can help you to feel hopeful for the future! Here's that article: https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/news-making-you-nervous-vegan-food-helps/article_00373299-8e45-4ace-858e-3c254af5ef50.html And, in Our Main Topic, the dentist that promotes being full carnivore. Check him out here: https://www.kevinstock.io We have a new Listener Shout Out & More! Thanks for spending some of your day with us! Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll introduce you to the illusive Chirodectes Jelly Fish, and we tell you why this amazing animal is so special! Check out this amazing video: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDepthsBelow/comments/13mzdac/chirodectes_maculatusa_species_of_spotted_box/ In our Noteworthy segment, There’s some updates to the Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies. We’ll share all the new info, and tell out how you can get a printable list to take with you when you shop! And, in Our Main Topic, It’s the 2026 VegNews Veggie Award Winners announcement. We’ll go through the categories to let you know if your favorites came out on top! Check out the winners for yourself here: https://vegnews.com/2026-veggie-awards We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans. Thank you so much for listening. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it. Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/ In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems. Check Out Their "Documentary Series" here: Part 1 https://youtu.be/aUcJSBHCqzI?si=F9iFj9XNfmsSJ1nt Part 2 https://youtu.be/lU5k_vwXY_E?si=-FsoHAp25Bj2Gah0 And, in Our Main Topic, we dig into what is behind the dismantling of the US Forest Service. Check out the USDA press release for more: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/03/31/usda-prioritizing-common-sense-forest-management-moves-forest-service-headquarters-salt-lake-city?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ8laxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet0QjZ41EjxUNgZwlP4IV9Fa3mWHnvtWYipEGnrXcH4ei-nGHgTdeLUMgtLo_aem_teP35QxAflyGKqqJy64pgw We also have a new Listener Shout Out & more! Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with us! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we have an update on The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and how it’s affecting SNAP benefits. In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a recall of some Trader Joe’s products. Here's the recall: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls&id=703775483 And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of animals in times of disease outbreaks. Read the updated guidance here: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Humane-Slaughter-Guidelines-2024.pdf We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you? Thanks so much for listening to the show! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Hey Pickles! We forgot to mention last week, that we would be releasing a replay due to the fact that Sam is in Tech Week for an upcoming Dance Ensemble show. If you have any knowledge of the performing arts, you know that tech week is pretty brutal. If you're not familiar with what happens on tech week, this is the week spent figuring out lighting cues, sound cues, and tweaking staging. It's very time consuming and Sam will be in the theater until late at night all week. So, to free up some of Sam's limited time this week, we are releasing Ep 163. This is a fun Vegan Reddit episode, and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for listening to the show, and for your endless support of what we do here at Compassion & Cucumbers. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks