Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Compassion & Cucumbers
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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. 19H AGO

    Ep 219 More On the Farm Bill - Trader Joe's Recall - American Veterinary Medical Association & The Fur Trade

    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 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

    30 min

  2. MAR 24

    REPLAY Make Your Yard a Wildlife Sanctuary - Vegan AITA - Vegan Recipe!

    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 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

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 18

    Ep 218 Bird Flu Never Went Away - What Does Throwing Sandwiches Have In Common With Animal Rescue?

    Hey Pickles! Sorry we're late!  Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, we revisit the case of the sandwich that was hurled at ice agents, and look at the legal comparisons between his actions and animal rights rescuers’ actions in the court of law. How do they compare? Read the article here: https://verdict.justia.com/2025/11/12/the-turkey-sandwich-hurlers-acquittal-and-the-chicken-rescuers-conviction In our Noteworthy segment, North Carolina set up a system to field complaints about industrialized farming. We’ll let you know how it’s working, or not working. Find out more here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032026/north-carolina-cafo-complaint-systems/ And, in Our Main Topic, we have updates on the state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu. Why isn’t our government or main stream media talking about it? Here are the articles we referred to: https://www.fltimes.com/news/bird-deaths-hit-seneca-lake-shoreline-again/article_f913b5bf-7a79-4f92-83d8-6c83bee1ad3e.html https://ithacavoice.org/2025/02/avian-influenza-found-in-dead-birds-across-the-finger-lakes-including-tompkins-county/ https://www.wpr.org/news/weve-seen-this-before-bird-flu-again-hits-wisconsin-poultry-farms We also have a new Listener Shout Out!! Thanks so much to all of you that followed our call to action! We hope you enjoy 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

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 10

    Ep 217 Good News! Farm Bill Update - Why Bird Populations Are On The Decline

    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 look at why US bird populations are declining faster in certain areas of the country. Here's the article: https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/birds-are-declining-faster-and-faster-in-3-us-hotspots-new-study-finds In our Noteworthy segment, we discuss the good and the bad of recent additions to the US farm bill. Here's the article: https://animalwellnessaction.org/battle-over-animal-welfare-in-farm-bill/ And, in Our Main Topic, there’s some good news in the vegan space that we wanted to share! We need good news! Here's all the good news: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/texass-plant-based-meat-labeling-law-vegan-ban-tofurky/ https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2601/S00269/indonesia-bans-elephant-rides-and-bali-based-mason-elephant-park-announces-end.htm https://vegoutmag.com/travel/s-st-8-cities-with-best-vegan-food-scenes-not-la-portland/ We have Listener Shout Out news, and a Call To Action! Thank you 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

    55 min

  5. MAR 3

    REPLAY - Fighting Fascism - Vegan Pantry Staples - A Vegan Recipe!

    Hey Pickles! We're releasing a replay this week, as Christine is having a medical procedure done on our usual recording day. This is a reminder: If you're 50 or older please get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer can be cured if found early. Take impeccable care of yourself and the people around you! Much love,  Christine & Sam 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

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 24

    Ep 216 Are They Vegan Ass Hats? Octopuses From Space! RFK Jr Encourages the Beef Industry

    Hey Pickles! Welcome! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, Did octopuses come from outer space? We’ll explore that possibility! Here's the article: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/123479-trending-science-do-octopuses-come-from-outer-space In our Noteworthy segment, We have more on the HHS’s dietary guidelines. We’ll share the advice that insiders in the meat & dairy industries are receiving from RFK Jr. Here's the article: https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/rfk-urges-beef-producers-to-expand-herds-as-nutrition-guideline-changes And, in Our Main Topic, We’ll share some vegan reddit posts, and try to decide…. WHO IS THE ASSHAT! We also have a recipe this week! We'll tell you how you can get a copy of the recipe sent to your inbox. Thanks so much for listening. Stay safe, stay sane, and take care of each other. 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

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 17

    Ep 215 The New Dietary Guidelines From the HHS - Bans On Meat Ads - Brain Chips In Pigeons

    Hey Pickles! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, Is Russia putting brain chips into pigeons? Here's the article: https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@davideownzall/brain-chipped-pigeons-in-russia-exploiting-sentient-beings-as-flying-machines In our Noteworthy segment, recent good news out of Amsterdam concerning meat advertising. Here's the article: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/amsterdam-bans-meat-advertising And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new dietary guidelines coming out of the Trump administration. Here's the article: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/new-dietary-guidelines-were-written-authors-strong-ties-food-industry-doctors We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans! Thanks so much for spending some 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

    39 min

  8. FEB 10

    Ep 214 Imperfect Veganism - Apex Advocacy - Orangutans Using Plant Medicine

    Hey Pickles! We hope this finds you well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! We have a recipe from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life Here's a link to the recipe: https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-buffalo-cauliflower/ In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about how orangutans are using plant medicine in the wild. Here's the article: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/orangutan-makes-cream-from-plant In our Noteworthy segment, we want to remind you of the advocacy organization known as Apex Advocacy. Check out their website here: https://www.apexadvocacy.org And, in Our Main Topic, we’re discussing imperfect veganism. What is it, and how do we practice being imperfect? We have a lot of new listeners, and some of you are have recently gone vegan. We thought it would be a good idea to revisit the topic of living an imperfect vegan life! 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

    50 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Compassion & Cucumbers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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