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

    Ep 211 We're Back! Vegan Wins - Flat Headed Cats? Vegan London 2026

    Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinct Here's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-wild-cat-is-considered-possibly-extinct-in-thailand-researchers-just-caught-it-on-camera-for-the-first-time-in-about-30-years-180987928/ In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share some animal rights wins that happened in 2025 Here's the article that we cite https://a-z-animals.com/articles/the-biggest-animal-rights-wins-of-the-past-year/ And, in Our Main Topic, Sam takes us to London! She’ll share the vegan restaurants she found, the food she ate & all of her adventures across the pond! We also announce our 2025 Listener Shout Out giveaway winner!! The winner will receive a 2LB bucket of NOOCH! We want to share our deepest condolences to the wife & family of Renee Good who was murdered by untrained and reckless ICE officer, Jonathan Ross. 32 people have reportedly died in ICE custody in the past year, and we firmly stand against the unconstitutional methods being employed by this administration. We are sickened by what is happening in the US & around the world. All we can do is take care of our own families and communities as best we can. Stand up against racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, and violations of our legal rights. Due process needs to be upheld. We know you too are scared and worried about what the future holds. We just want you to know. You are not alone. Together we will get through this. 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 20m

  2. JAN 13

    REPLAY Our Guide to Effective Peaceful Protest

    Hey Pickles! We sincerely hope that you're okay.  We are frankly exhausted by what's happening in the US and around the world. Sam has returned from the UK, and we look forward to sharing all of her adventures with you next week. In the meantime, we are releasing this replay of Ep. 174 which includes a guide to effective peaceful protest. For a printable guide, please see the show notes from the original episode in your podcast app or on YouTube. We thank you so much for listening. Stay safe, 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

    48 min

  3. JAN 6

    REPLAY - The Lighter Side of Vegan News - Donut Scandal - What Annoys Vegans?

    Hey Pickles! Happy New Year!  We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure! We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway! Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan food, and seeing all kinds of wonderful shows. 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 23m

  4. 12/30/2025

    REPLAY - Is The Vegan Movement Dead? Vegans Protest LA Restaurant

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we're releasing replays of some of our favorite episodes from the past! Please enjoy this replay of episode 143, and we will talk to you in 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

    1h 1m

  5. 12/23/2025

    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

  6. 12/16/2025

    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

  7. 12/02/2025

    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

  8. 11/25/2025

    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
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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
    224
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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