Food Empowerment Project (FEP) works to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. Join us as we talk to Kennedy Little from the FEP to discuss who they are, their values and how they operate.Links:Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org/Credits:Hosts: Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

Wanna learn about alternate protein? So do we! That's why Barbi and Sweta went to the 2026 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium. Listen as they chat with Jeanette about what they learned and experienced.Links:Canadian Alt Protein Symposium https://www.altproteins.ca/Credits:Hosts: Jeanette, Barbi and SwetaSummary: SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

In this episode, Sweta, Jeanette, and Steve dive into some recent vegan news, from the disappointing discontinuation of vegan Lindt products to some of the strangest protein products on the market. We also debunk the bivale vegan movement, discuss fur bans on red carpets, and play a lively game of FMK - leafy greens edition. Links:Chic Peas pop upVegStock MarketCredits:Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and SteveSummary: JeanetteEditing: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

On this episode, we chat about the Yves Veggie Cuisine products we miss most since they were discontinued and slowly disappeared from our grocery shelves. Join Barbi and Jen as we discuss life after Yves and what we’ve been enjoying in place of the many staples the brand provided for decades.Links:CBC article about Yves Veggie Cuisine being discontinuedAunty Em’s Sugar Shack weekend (March 26-28)Alternative Protein Symposium (March 28)Pizza Day/Night at Aunty Em’s (April 3)Sunday Brunch with Chicpeas Vegan Cuisine (Sundays starting March 15)Spring Celebration Open Day at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (March 29)Credits:Cohosts: Barbi and JenEditing: JeanetteEpisode Summary: JenTheme Music: Matt JudgeSocial Media: Jen

As new vegan restaurants open, others close and some add animals to their menu. Join Jeanette, Jen and Sweta as we discuss our thoughts the few vegan restaurants that have added animal products into their offerings.Credits:Hosts: Jeanette, Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaEpisode Summary: SwetaTheme Music: Matt Judge

Lisa Winn is the Animal Manager and Co-founder of Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. She joins Jen and Jeanette to talk about Ladybird's history of rescuing cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and many more animals from shelters. We also chat about their upcoming fundraising event and their journey to opening a physical farm sanctuary.Links:Registration now open for KinderCampWaistlines and Waffles hosted by Melanated VeganLadybird Soiree 2026Credits:Guest: Lisa WinnHosts: Jen and JeanetteSocial Media: JenEditing and summary: JeanetteTheme: Matt Judge

Barbi is joined by LA chef and cookbook author Tara Punzone to talk about her restaurant Pura Vita, how to cook Italian with vegan cheese, and how she developed delicious and accessible recipes for her first cookbook, Vegana Italiana.Links:Vegan Valentine's Potluck and GamesCredits:Host: BarbiGuest: Tara Punzone⁠ Editing and Summary: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme song: Matt Judge

On today's episode we talk about Sweta's favourite food and Barbi's least favourite food, sandwiches! Listen as Sweta tries to convince Barbi that sandwiches deserve herlove.Credits:Hosts: Barbi and SwetaEditor: SwetaTheme: Matt JudgeSocial Media: Jen

What people, places, businesses and initiatives made Toronto better for vegans in 2025? The Veg Out crew put together our top ten (in no particular order!) list and we're spotlighting them on this week's episode.Links:Lauren ToyotaWishbone Animal Rights LabWishbone Animal Rights Lab on Veg OutAnimal Liberation KitchenAunty Em'sHoney's Ice CreamToronto Public LibraryPlant Curious DealsVegan MeetupVeggie in the 6ixCredits:Hosts: Barbi, Jen, Jeanette and SwetaEditor: JeanetteTheme: Matt JudgeSocial Media: Jen

Regan Russell was a dedicated animal rights activist who was tragically killed in 2020 after being struck by a pig transport truck outside a slaughterhouse. On this episode, we talk with Ray Cruzzola, director of the documentary I’m Trying, which honors Regan’s inspiring life and activism through the voices of her friends and family. Join us as we explore Regan’s story and the film’s powerful message of hope for anyone interested in joining the animal rights movement.Links: I’m Trying film (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4Aaha1H2/?mibextid=wwXIfrI’m Trying film (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/imtryingfilm?igsh=MXY5YWN0a2dha3A4Credits:Guest: Ray CruzzolaCohosts: Sweta and JenEditing: SwetaEpisode Summary: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge