The PBN Podcast

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The Plant Based News Podcast, from the award-winning team, covers all things health, environment & animals. Includes regular interviews with doctors, as well as commentary from the PBN team.

5d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Green Party Leader CLAPS BACK At Elon Musk (& Talks Veganism & Economics)

In this exclusive Plant Based News interview, Green Party leader Zack Polanski takes aim at billionaire Elon Musk, arguing that the super-rich hold disproportionate amounts of wealth, power and influence and are helping turn ordinary people against each other. As a vegan and long-time animal rights supporter, Polanski discusses The Green Party's pledge to end factory farming, why he believes plant-based food should be the cheapest and most accessible option, and how changing the food system could benefit animals, people and the environment. So, what would a Green government actually do about factory farming? And what does Zack Polanski think about Elon Musk, billionaire wealth and the future of the UK? Listen to the full interview to find out.
Aug 21

What Happened to the Plant-Based Movement? S03E26

The plant-based movement has changed. But has it changed for the better? In this video, we discuss a provocative video from Jeff Nelson who argues that the plant-based movement has “lost its way” by moving away from its original focus: using diet to reverse chronic disease. The conversation explores whether plant-based messaging has become too complicated, whether we've lost the simple message that helped build the movement, and why the carnivore movement has been so successful at communicating its ideas. Is modern plant-based messaging too complicated? Has the movement become too focused on identity and purity? Or is this simply what happens when science and society evolve? And perhaps most importantly: what is the goal of the plant-based movement today?
Aug 7

Beyond Meat vs Beef: Which Is Actually Healthier? S03E25

Plant-based burgers have been criticised for years. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? In this episode, we examine the research comparing Beyond Meat and other plant-based burgers with conventional beef, including findings from the SWAP-MEAT trial and more recent meta-analyses. We discuss cholesterol, TMAO, body weight, sodium, ultra-processed foods, and why many experts believe the public conversation has become oversimplified. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Jul 30

The Health Experiment of 2026... S03E24

Can vegans really be as strong as meat eaters? 💪🌱 In this episode, we watch a viral strength challenge from @BrandonWilliamyt where vegan athletes go head-to-head with meat eaters in a series of intense competitions including deadlifts, arm wrestling, calisthenics, tire wrestling, and the hercules hold. But does one entertaining YouTube challenge actually tell us anything about nutrition or athletic performance?
Jul 29

Gaz Oakley Vegan Fallout Is Not Going Away… S03E23

So the Gaz Oakley situation is still raising eyebrows all over the internet and globe. But why? And what does he symbolise for the vegan community? We do not condone the burning of books, but clearly the vegan and plant-based community are angry about this one. And we can see why. Let us know what you think in the comments about Gaz's reasons for no longer being vegan...
Jun 3

Billie Eilish, Vegan Bodybuilding, Debate Reactions & Record-Breaking Elders S03E22

In this episode, we're covering everything from celebrity controversy to world records, nutritional debates, and plant-based performance. Billie Eilish recently sat down with Elle Magazine and made a bold claim, that you simply cannot love animals and eat meat at the same time. The internet exploded. But surprisingly, the loudest backlash didn't come from carnivore influencers or right-wing commentators... it came from the progressive left. At 90 years old, Ann Esselstyn just broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest woman to dead hang, and she's been vegan for over 40 years. If you ever needed proof that plants fuel longevity, this is it. The vegan community is fired up after a recent debate on the Jubilee YouTube channel, and we're breaking down exactly why. We also react to a fascinating, and at times frustrating, exchange between plant-based physician Dr. Matthew Nagra and nutritionist and fitness coach Aman Duggal, as they go head to head on whether a vegan diet can truly deliver optimal health. And finally, meet Torre Washington, a 51-year-old, fully natural vegan bodybuilder who has been plant-based since 1998 and just qualified for Mr. Olympia 2026. No protein powders, no shortcuts, just plants and discipline. We break down his story and what it really takes to build serious muscle on a plant-based diet.
Apr 25

Vegetarian Festival Drama, Shawn Baker's Bad Advice & MORE! S03E21

In this episode we explore the controversy surrounding Shambala Festival, a long-standing 100% vegetarian event that recently sparked debate by proposing something unexpected: adding “sustainably sourced venison” to its menu. In the second half, we react to Shawn Baker’s advice to his younger self: “Never get fat and never stop training.” We also look at Paul Saladino’s shift from strict carnivore to including fruit and carbohydrates, and what that says about evolving ideas in nutrition, metabolic health, and scientific humility.
Mar 2

Keto vs Blue Zones | Influencers: Leaving Veganism | Michaela Peterson: No Longer Carnivore S03E19

In this episode, we tackle the extremes of diet culture, the quest for longevity, and why hardcore food labels might be a thing of the past. Topics covered in this episode: The Longevity Debate (Buettner vs. Asprey): We break down the fascinating clash between two men who claim to have the answers to living to 100. Is the secret in beans, whole foods, and community, or is it in meat, supplements, and biohacking? The Vegan Exodus: Why are major influencers walking away from the “vegan” label to rebrand as “plant-based”? We look at the strategy, the community reactions, and the debate around “imperfect vegans.” Dropping the Carnivore Diet: Michaela Peterson shares two major updates—she is no longer strictly carnivore, and she is helping launch a massive, crowdfunded randomized clinical study on the diet.

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10/29/2025

Lonnie9582

The topics covered really resonate and align with my lifestyle. The hosts are great too!
Best Nutrition Podcast

02/14/2025

Yogalorik

I’m so happy to listen to your podcast. I always learn so much. Thanks for exposing the truth about animal based diets and all the great nutrition facts.
New to this podcast

02/01/2024

BNL1961

And loving it. Clear and trustworthy information. No big money. No self interest corporations. No manipulation of facts and studies. All straitforward.
Another good show.

10/19/2023

Envor Hoxca

Great talk about the microbiome a lot of good information.

The Plant Based News Podcast, from the award-winning team, covers all things health, environment & animals. Includes regular interviews with doctors, as well as commentary from the PBN team.