30 episodes

The podcast that brings you behind the tofu: exploring underrepresented topics and issues surrounding veganism.

With Seth Sieger and Ashley Burlesci-Niukkanen

Art by @Megantheeartist on Instagram

Behind the Tofu Behind the Tofu

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.0 • 12 Ratings

The podcast that brings you behind the tofu: exploring underrepresented topics and issues surrounding veganism.

With Seth Sieger and Ashley Burlesci-Niukkanen

Art by @Megantheeartist on Instagram

    30- Behind the Vegan Culinary Experience

    30- Behind the Vegan Culinary Experience

    This week we were joined by Brianna Lawyna, a chef at oohlalavegan in Las Vegas and a Clothing Designer, and Anthony DeGeorge, chef-owner at plant power Nashville and cofounder of Nashville Kids Cook! We discussed the ins and outs of being a vegan chef, their careers, food innovation, etc.

    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    Background Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash

    • 1 hr 5 min
    29- Behind The Implications of the Move Bombing

    29- Behind The Implications of the Move Bombing

    This week we discussed the Move Bombing, Police Brutality, Activism and other aspects surrounding the Move Bombing with Jaimee Ellison, a badass activist with @turlockBLM,  @blackrhinosofficial, and @blackrainmilitia. 

    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    • 1 hr 2 min
    28- Behind the Christian Animal Rights Framework

    28- Behind the Christian Animal Rights Framework

    This Episode is with Matt King with The Christian Animal Rights Association, the Author of the upcoming book "I Will Abolish the Bow: Christianity, Personhood, and the End of Animal Exploitation". He discussed the relationship of Christianity and Animal Rights.



    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    • 50 min
    27-Greenwashing in Palestine

    27-Greenwashing in Palestine

    This is the second part of our series on Palestine. This time we bring the issues in the Palestinian Occupation back to the environment for this discussion on Greenwashing with Jesi Cruz (@MoonTwerk on twitter), a Jewish grad student studying the Ecology of Waste.

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    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    • 1 hr
    26- Behind Fisheries and Climate Justice in the Philippines

    26- Behind Fisheries and Climate Justice in the Philippines

    This week we were joined by Mitzi Jonelle Tan and Jon Bonifacio from Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines for a discussion on the current political, economic, ecological and climate problems impacting the Philippines currently. We touched briefly on the issues with the Seaspiracy documentary, but focused mostly on how to center the voices of Fishing Communities.



    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    • 1 hr 7 min
    25- Behind the Anti-Caste Framework

    25- Behind the Anti-Caste Framework

    This week we spoke with Rama Ganesan (@ramavgan) on the Anti-Caste Framework. Rama Ganesan is an animal liberationist who takes her anti-caste framework and applies it to animal and human oppression around the globe. We discussed the truth behind the remaining Caste system in India and how vegetarian and veganism is used as a tool for classism.



    Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/

    BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

girlyvegan ,

Great Topics

Awesome podcast! Even though I’ve been vegan for 6 years, I still have so much to learn about veganism. I also love all the guest speakers you bring on.

Zach the Vegan ,

Captivating and Educational

Love the show, each episode dives so thoughtfully into concepts with expert guests that make you fully grasp whatever concept they are addressing! Easily one of my favorite podcasts!

Jesrodri ,

Educational, Genuine, Inspirational

I learn so much by listening to this podcast! It’s intersectional, authentic and cool, and really makes you think

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