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 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

  2. FEB 3

    Ep 213 Misanthropic Vegans Ruin Everything - What Long Term Vegans Eat - Beluga Update

    Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well. Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, Continuing our journey into amazing non human animals, we’ll tell you about the Mourning Gecko Here's the article: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/mourning-gecko/ In our Noteworthy segment, 30 long term vegans were asked what they eat in a typical week, and their answers might surprise you! Here's the article: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-st-i-asked-30-people-whove-been-vegan-for-10-years-what-they-actually-eat-in-a-typical-week-and-the-answers-were-shockingly-boring/ And, in Our Main Topic, How can we be more effective in our outreach as vegans, and avoid misanthropy? We were recently inspired by the latest video from Jake Conroy AKA The Cranky Vegan.  Watch his video here: https://youtu.be/9b1_LkCqZig?si=80Pa9_oUXhwbMkDS We also have anew Listener Shout Out. Is it YOU? Thanks so much for spending a little of your day with us. We really appreciate it! 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

  3. JAN 27

    Ep 212 EPA Sued Over Forever Chemicals - AG Bondi Wants Our Voter Information - Przewalski's Horses

    Hey Pickles! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show! In this week’s Y Files, We introduce you to the Przewalski's horses., pronounced shuh-VAL-skeez horses. Here's the article: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/przewalskis-horse In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a lawsuit that challenges the EPA’s approval of “forever chemicals”. Here's the article: https://wisconsinindependent.com/politics/suit-challenges-epa-approval-of-new-forever-chemical-pesticide/ And, in Our Main Topic, We want to share with you why what’s happening in Minnesota & other blue states is happening. Is it really about illegal immigration?  Here's the article: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/attorney-general-bondi-minnesota-voter-rolls-border-patrol-fatal-shooting/ We also have a new Listener Shout Out & we ask that you take a look at this week's Listener Shout Out, Fi Barham's amazing hand made jewelry.  Here's her web site!https://barhamdesigns.com Thank you so much for listening to the show, and please 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

    32 min

  4. JAN 20

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    227
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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