Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Compassion & Cucumbers
  • 4.9 (19)
  • NUTRITION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A vegan podcast about food, lifestyle & animal liberation. Join us for restaurant reviews, shopping tips, advocacy and all things vegan!Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!

  1. 1D AGO

    REPLAY The Best Vegan Meal Delivery - Can Vegan Orgs Compete Against The Meat Industry?

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we will be releasing some replays of past episodes.  This week, we take another look at Ep 162. This episode dives into the finances of several vegan advocacy organizations. Our Noteworthy segment in this episode shares some of the best vegan meal delivery services that are available. Have you ever tried a meal delivery service? We have in the past, and it can be fun! Thanks for listening, and we'll be releasing new episodes after the new year. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    55 min

  2. DEC 16

    Ep 210 Vegan Jeopardy! Raccoons - The Next Companion Animal? What We Wish We Knew Before Going Vegan

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we ask how & why are raccoons becoming the next companion animal? Here's the article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8j48e5z2o In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share 10 things that we wish someone had told us before becoming vegan. Here's the article https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/s-bt-10-things-people-who-ve-been-vegan-for-10-years-desperately-wish-someone-had-told-them-on-day-one/ And, in Our Main Topic, We’re keeping it light with a game of Vegan Jeopardy! Play along with us! Our featured vegan spot this week in our Assignment Restaurant SOS is Vegan Plate in Chicago IL. Check out their menu https://order.toasttab.com/online/vegan-plate We have our final Listener Shout Out of 2025 and, we'll be announcing our contest winner in the new year, so tune in for that! Thank you all so much for making this past year so much brighter. Have a wonderful holiday season. Much love & appreciation, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    48 min

  3. DEC 2

    Ep 209 The Meat Industry Paying to Troll Vegan Social Media - More Miyokos Drama - Teacher Feeds Live Animals to Snake

    Hey Pickles! Welcome back!  Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell why many are upset by what a teacher fed to a pet snake in her classroom. In our Noteworthy segment, the drama surrounding the recent sale of Miyokos Creamery continues. We’ll tell you what we know so far. And, in Our Main Topic, many vegans are responding to a Reddit post. The original poster claims that they were paid by the meat industry to troll vegan social media groups. Here's the link to the Natale Fulton video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VozcTijia4c Our featured vegan spot this week is Pulse Cafe in Hadley Massachusetts! Here's their menu: https://www.pulsecafe.com/menus We also have a new Listener Shout Out & tell you how you can enter in this years Shout Out Giveaway contest! Thank you so much for listening to the show. Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    38 min

  4. NOV 25

    REPLAY - Vegan Holiday Survival Guide

    Hey Pickles! This week, we're releasing a replay of Ep 166. It's our Holiday Survival Guide. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. We are thankful for you!!! Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    51 min

  5. NOV 18

    Ep 208 Am I a Vegan Ass Hat? Carriage Drivers Sue Animal Activists- Skunks Are Losing Their Stripes

    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’re looking into why some skunks are losing their stripes. Here's the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/striped-skunks-predators-prey-colors In our Noteworthy segment, NY Transit Union is suing animal rights group, claiming they initiated a smear campaign against carriage drivers. Here's the article: https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/twu-horse-carriage-drivers-sue-nyclass/ And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking another ride on the Vegan Reddit AITA train! These are always a good time. Let us know where you land! Our featured restaurant this week is Rise Above Pizza & Wings. A recent attempted break-in left their front door smashed and they're asking for our help. If you can help, please give to their Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a9tqk-help-us-fix-our-door You can check out their amazing menu here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a9tqk-help-us-fix-our-door 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 text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    57 min

  6. NOV 12

    Ep 207 The Hidden Mental Toll of Animal Agriculture - Miyokos Update - Sunflowers; The Future of Vegan Meat

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats? Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htm In our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation. And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss the hidden mental toll on animal farmers. Here's a link to the study: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/farmer-mental-health/ Our featured Vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe in Salem, Massachusetts. Check out their menu here: https://notyamamascafe.com/menu Of course we have a new Listener Shout Out and more! Thanks so much for listening.  Much love,  Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    41 min

  7. NOV 4

    Ep 206 Trump Angers US Beef Farmers - Rhesus Monkeys Escape in Crash - Update on Marineland Belugas

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! Our deepest sympathies go out to our friend Natina, owner of Buffalo's V Spot. Her son, Pharaoh passed away suddenly & unexpectedly. He leaves behind a wife, and four beautiful children. Here is a link to a Go Fund Me to help his family in this incredibly difficult time:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pharaohs-family-in-this-time-of-his-sudden-passing This week’s Y Files, looks at a recent truck crash involving 21 Rhesus macaques used in university research. Here's the article: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/monkey-escape-mississippi-glimpse-secretive-world-animal-research-127069819 In our Noteworthy segment, we have an update, and possibly some hope for the 30 Beluga whales held at Marineland Ontario. Here's the article: https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/whale-sanctuary-in-nova-scotia-may-offer-hope-for-belugas-at-marineland And, in Our Main Topic, what will the import of beef from Argentina mean for the US animal industry? Here's the article:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-s-beef-war-erupts-as-20b-argentina-deal-riles-up-american-ranchers/ar-AA1PEHIt?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds Our featured restaurant in this week's Assignment Restaurant SOS is Twisted Plants in Cudahy, WI. Check them out here: https://www.twistedplants.com/menu-1 We have a new Listener Shou Out.... Is it YOU? Thanks so much for sharing a part of your day with us! Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    44 min

  8. OCT 28

    Ep 205 Happy Vegan Halloween! Dairy Is Scary - Halloween Cookbook - FEP Chocolate List!

    Hey Pickles! Happy Vegan Halloween!  Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! This week’s Y Files, we’re reminding you why dairy is scary! Watch the Viva Scary Dairy Ad here: https://youtu.be/Bo8yFT53kpk?si=6EkuXdBqiGLFmGwN In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you all about the Vegan Street Humane Halloween E - cookbook that’s packed with fun spooky themed recipes. We’ll also tell you how you can get yours for free! And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new updated chocolate list from Food Empowerment Project. Just in time for your vegan halloween candy shopping. Here's a link to the list & how you can get the app: https://foodispower.org/es/lista-de-chocolate/ Our featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS is Tiny Vegan in Richmond Virginia> Check out their menu here: https://www.tinyvegantakeout.com/#menu We have a new Listener Shout Out & lots of Halloween shenanigans! Thanks so much for listening, and have a safe and happy holiday! Much Love, Sam & Christine  Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd 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

    39 min
See All (220)

4.9
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

A vegan podcast about food, lifestyle & animal liberation. Join us for restaurant reviews, shopping tips, advocacy and all things vegan!Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!

Information

  • Creator
    Compassion & Cucumbers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
  • Show Website
    Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

You Might Also Like