Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!
Episodes
241 episodes
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...
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 ...
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 appointmen...
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 animalsRead the articl...
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!&nbs...
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...
The US Forest Service Dismantling - The Dangers of Kratom - Animal Ag Warns Us About Fraud in Vegan Activism-220
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 look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.Here's the article:
More On the Farm Bill - Trader Joe's Recall - American Veterinary Medical Association & The Fur Trade -219
Hey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we have an update on The
Make Your Yard a Wildlife Sanctuary - Vegan AITA - Vegan Recipe! REPLAY
Hey Pickles!We forgot to mention last week, that we would be releasing a replay due to the fact that Sam is in Tech Week for an upcoming Dance Ensemble show.If you have any knowledge of the performing arts, you know that tech week...
Bird Flu Never Went Away - What Does Throwing Sandwiches Have In Common With Animal Rescue? 218
Hey Pickles!Sorry we're late! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we revisit the case of the sandwich that was hurled at ice agents, and look at the legal comparisons between his actions and...
Vegan Good News! Farm Bill Update - Why Bird Populations Are On The Decline-217
Hey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll look at why US bird populations are declining faster in certain areas of the country.Here's the ar...
Fighting Fascism - Vegan Pantry Staples - A Vegan Recipe! REPLAY
Hey Pickles!We're releasing a replay this week, as Christine is having a medical procedure done on our usual recording day.This is a reminder: If you're 50 or older please get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer can be cured if found earl...
Are They Vegan Ass Hats? Octopuses From Space! RFK Jr Encourages the Beef Industry -216
Hey Pickles!Welcome! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Did octopuses come from outer space? We’ll explore that possibility!Here's the article:
The New Dietary Guidelines From the HHS - Bans On Meat Ads - Brain Chips In Pigeons - 215
Hey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Is Russia putting brain chips into pigeons?Here's the article:
Imperfect Veganism - Apex Advocacy - Orangutans Using Plant Medicine - 214
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 LifeHere's a link to the recipe:
Misanthropic Vegans Ruin Everything - What Long Term Vegans Eat - Beluga Update - 213
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 GeckoHere's the article: ...
EPA Sued Over Forever Chemicals - AG Bondi Wants Our Voter Information - Przewalski's Horses - 212
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:
Vegan London 2026 - We're Back! Vegan Wins - Flat Headed Cats? - 211
Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinctHere's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats:
Our Guide to Effective Peaceful Protest - REPLAY
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 ne...
The Lighter Side of Vegan News - Donut Scandal - What Annoys Vegans? REPLAY
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 ...
Is The Vegan Movement Dead? Vegans Protest LA Restaurant - REPLAY
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 Best Vegan Meal Delivery - Can Vegan Orgs Compete Against The Meat Industry? REPLAY
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 s...
Vegan Jeopardy! Raccoons - The Next Companion Animal? What We Wish We Knew Before Going Vegan - 210
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
The Meat Industry Paying to Troll Vegan Social Media - More Miyokos Drama - Teacher Feeds Live Animals to Snake - 209
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 ...