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. 1d ago

    That Black Goo Is Alive! Did Veganism Cause Someone To Be Delusional? What Is Human Exceptionalism? - 227

    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

    48 min

  2. May 19

    Vegan Activist Arrested - Billie Eilish Making Vegan Cool Again - US Government Taking Over Farm Lands - 226

    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

    46 min

  3. May 12

    Hey Vegans! Amazing Snails - A Vigil For Beagles - Best New Vegan Products - 225

    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

    51 min

  4. May 6

    Hey Vegans-Prehistoric Hamster? Hunters Celebrate The Farm Bill - Is The Purchase Of The Ridgland Beagles Really A Win? - 224

    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

    40 min

  5. May 5

    Some Unfortunate News

    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

    2 min

  6. Apr 28

    Warming Oceans Trouble For Sharks - Big Meat Avoids Paying Taxes - USDA In Cahoots With Animal AG - 223

    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

    59 min

  7. Apr 22

    A Dentist Wants You To Eat Animals - Going Vegan Gives You Hope - Amazing Immortal Sea Creatures - 222

    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

    43 min

  8. Apr 14

    VegNews Veggie Award Winners - The Updated Dirty Dozen List - An Amazing Jellyfish - 221

    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

    1h 19m
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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
    243
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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