Vegan Week

Enough of the Falafel

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion. Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there! Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world! With the 'Vegan Week' podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk'. Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Much love, from Ant, Julie, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Luke, Rich, Tom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!

  1. 285- Ahimsa Milk: Could we use milk in an ethical way?

    1d ago

    285- Ahimsa Milk: Could we use milk in an ethical way?

    Ahimsa milk is a type of "slaughter-free" dairy produced using the ancient principle of Ahimsa (meaning "non-violence"). The Ahimsa Dairy Foundation in the UK guarantee that no cows, calves, or bulls are ever killed for meat, sold into the conventional beef industry, or slaughtered when they stop producing milk, when these principles are followed...but what do two vegans think about 'ahimsa milk'? Carlos & Ant examine the practice from a variety of angles. Mentioned in the discussion are: https://viva.org.uk/blog/ahimsa-milk/ https://www.ahimsamilk.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB946c2Z4BI As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos & Anthony

    31 min
  2. 4d ago

    284- The kids wanna go meat-free!

    The University of Exeter has found that around half of 18-26 year olds considered ditching meat during their childhood, with the main reason being their disgust at learning about where it comes from. So is the future vegan? Or is it all just talk? This week David, Kate & Dominic discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Thanks Shane for compiling this week's show content; thanks to Anthony for editing. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-down https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/ https://unchainedtv.com/2026/06/17/carriage-horse-central-park-teen-killed/ https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/meatless-farm-enters-wider-bidfood-network-school-sausage-launch-at-core/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2djv2dyp0o?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOMjh_N5EngDAYxzEAYQACrRven5XmPDPKv71p4nhzD3NWxVMqPmsA52hYGI_aem_XNcWNrblozprYsOsLHHbOg https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/06/08/denmarks-pig-election-leads-to-major-reforms-for-farm-animals/ https://www.brusselstimes.com/2182753/while-europe-debates-ultra-processed-food-the-meat-industry-hides-in-plain-sight https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/children-and-teenagers-meat-free-diets/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, David & Kate

    45 min
  3. Jun 15

    282- Vitamin B12 deficiency making the headlines...

    Well...sort of. The fact is that many of the headlines surrounding Georgina Owen's untimely death are focussing on her veganism...closely linked to her B12 deficiency. But what should we make of this? Is this a necessary health warning? Stigmatisation? Or something else. This week Shane & Anthony discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-national-animal-rights-day-2026-animal-advocates-gather/  https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/animal-rights-campaigners-urge-pope-to-condemn-bullfighting-during-spain-visit/  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vegan-foods-to-get-official-fssai-logo-from-july-2027/articleshow/131499808.cms  https://nation.cymru/news/animal-rights-protesters-storm-cardiff-tui-store-over-support-for-orca-prisons/  https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/82929/the-2-5-billion-secret-what-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-is-hiding-in-nigeria/  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62rpn2377po  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/global-meat-supply-chicken-pork-fao-report  https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-06-04/father-of-woman-whose-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional-wants-meaningful-change  https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-advertising-animal-rights-activists-lodge-a-complaint/91545603  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Shane

    52 min
  4. 281- Going Vegan for...my penis?!

    Jun 11

    281- Going Vegan for...my penis?!

    Oh yeah, we went there! Following PETA's latest "plant-based diets give you more enduring erections" advert, we thought we'd ask David, Dominic & Paul to talk aubergines...and vegan diets, as well as themes around masculinity and what positive messages could be adopted by the vegan movement in this way. In this discussion we reference:  *PETA's latest ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvaXVyGp1Q *Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CUzfCOvPc *The Game Changers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsxJ4fgUGU As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Paul, Dominic & David

    42 min
  5. Jun 8

    280- The cost of biodiversity? 300,000 dead rodents

    According to the Guardian this week, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean is now a biodiverse paradise for insects & other creepy crawlies. Hooray! And all it took was a 2019 programme mandating the killing of nearly a third of a million mice & rats. Sigh. Of course.  This week Carlos is back on the pod, discussing this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/lord-howe-island-got-rid-of-its-rats-and-mice-now-cockroaches-and-bugs-are-bouncing-back https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/02/alaska-court-allows-killing-of-black-brown-bears-despite-ongoing-lawsuit/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/antibiotics-use-in-livestock-rise-un-fao?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/news/holly-is-one-of-those-statistics-new-figures-show-3-000-an-9468199/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/28/elephant-happy-dies-at-55-after-being-euthanized-at-bronx-zoo/?shem=rimspwouoe **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Carlos

    47 min
  6. 279- Billy & Kenny take on the not-yet-vegan 'left'

    Jun 4

    279- Billy & Kenny take on the not-yet-vegan 'left'

    Wow! Did you see all the fuss following Billy Eilish's comments (saying that eating meat is inherently wrong)? But wait! It turns out she's wrong. Because inuits. And because privilige. Sigh. Luckily, as well as Kenny Torrella's corking article in response, Shane, Mark & Anthony wade into the furore too! In this discussion we reference Billy's original 21 second interview! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D61i6t3PCsM  ...and Kenny Torrella's response piece here: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/487818/billie-eilish-animal-rights-vegan-political-leftists As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Anthony

    44 min
  7. 278- New insight into where to find 'pre-vegans'...

    Jun 1

    278- New insight into where to find 'pre-vegans'...

    Like gold prospectors keeping their ear to the ground, so many of us are desperate to find the optimal source of folk who are just waiting to become vegan & improve outcomes for animals...and it turns out they're all hanging around the cruelty-free lipstick aisle! This week, Shane, Kate & Mark read behind the headlines & give their commentary on the week's animal rights & vegan news from across the globe. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/21/hen-review-plucky-chicken-beats-the-odds-in-weirdly-uplifting-survival-story?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/15/france-to-move-marineland-orcas-to-spain-before-summer/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/22/former-pakistani-official-calls-for-stronger-animal-welfare-protections-ahead-of-eid/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/25/more-than-1600-monkeys-found-for-sale-on-social-media-in-the-us/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjep159x1njo https://bbc.com/news/articles/c172zyqwrzdo?shem=rimspwouoe https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/uk-ammonia-pollution-hotspots-factory-farms/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/20/around-4000-sheep-and-goats-die-after-ship-sinks-near-oman/ https://www.euractiv.com/news/ireland-under-fire-for-downplaying-climate-impact-of-cattle/?shem=rimspwouoe https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/cruelty-free-consumers-vegan-advocacy https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/plant-proteins-now-cheaper-processed-meat-germany-uk/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Kate

    52 min

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Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion. Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there! Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world! With the 'Vegan Week' podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk'. Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Much love, from Ant, Julie, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Luke, Rich, Tom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!

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