The Vegan Pod
Episodes
The Future Is Still Vegan
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Future Is Still Vegan’, says Vegan Society CEO, Libby Peppiatt, after what can be described as a 'testing' period for the movement. Media...
...And Food Justice For All
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first Vegan Pod of 2026 welcomes Sarah Bentley and Sareta Puri, two leading Food Justice campaigners with more in common than their roles with Ma...
Vegan Voices
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the last Vegan Pod of the year, Vegan Society members, volunteers and staff reflect on 2025 and share their hopes for veganism in 2026 in a special...
George Monbiot - Winding Up, Not Down
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to welcome leading environmental activist and journalist, George Monbiot, to the Vegan Pod. George is a fearless and tireless advocate...
Mental Health Part 2 - A Vegan State Of Mind
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A partner episode for our World Mental Health Day Special, in which Vegan Society CEO, Libby Peppiatt, interviews Billy Thompson, who leads the amazin...
World Mental Health Day Special - A Vegan State Of Mind
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Vegan Society marks World Mental Health Day with a special edition of the Vegan Pod. Vegan psychologist, author and communications coach, Clare Ma...
The Vegan Trademark - The Power of the Sunflower
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Vegan Trademark made international headlines in September, following the world-first vegan certification of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC. But what ...
Pensions and Investments for Vegans
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a pension? If so, how vegan is it? How vegan can pensions and other investments be? Lawyer, Jonathan Dennis, and independent financi...
European City Breaks and Beyond
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With summer upon us at Vegan Society HQ, the latest Vegan Pod focuses on the best European city breaks for vegans and looks wider afield at life for v...
Food Policy and Nutrition: Cause for Concern
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Vegan Society has described the findings of the UK government’s latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey as “very concerning”. The survey f...
The Future Is Vegan
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the future vegan? That's certainly our hope at The Vegan Society - and it's the subject of one of our ongoing campaigns and a major part of our 80t...
Misinformation In The Media
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PR consultant Karin Ridgers, founder of vegan PR agency Mad Promotions, and Holly Johnson, editor of Vegan Food and Living magazine, join our host, Ra...
Children’s story books – advocates for animal compassion?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Vegan Pod 'Children’s story books – advocates for animal compassion?', Rachel New is joined by Tina Newman, creator of @ViviTheSuper...
Tackling the supplement stigma – do vegans need them?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Vegan Pod, we’re talking supplements and whether they’re essential to a vegan diet. Vegan Society dietitians Angela Rymer and Emily A...
Is vegan cooking difficult?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Vegan Pod, we’re revisiting a previous episode tackling the misconception that vegan cooking is difficult and takes time and effort. In...
80 Years of The Vegan Society: The history and growth of veganism
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod we’re diving into the history of veganism, tracing the movement’s roots back to the founding of The Vegan S...
Should we be farming veganically?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re talking about veganic agriculture—a method of farming that uses no animal products or byproducts in ...
Should schools and universities be vegan-inclusive?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As children enter the new school year and students head back to university after summer, we’re asking: What is vegan-inclusive education and why i...
Are ultra-processed vegan foods bad for you?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-processed vegan foods have been a hot topic in the media recently and have been called out for having negative health implications. On the lates...
Can redefining our relationship with animals help address the climate crisis?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re celebrating World Environment Day by discussing how our relationship with non-human animals contribute...
How can we shop for cosmetics more consciously?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re talking about cosmetics and asking how we can make more conscious choices in our everyday purchases. I...
Can art be used as a form of vegan activism?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod we’re turning our sights to the art world and talking to two vegan artists, Rebecca Lanyon Willmott and Phili...
Women Leading Change: Sanctuary founders Fiona Oakes and Poonam Doshi share their journeys
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and talking to two women doing some fantastic work within the vegan ...
Is vegan cooking difficult?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first Vegan Pod episode of 2024, we're asking "is vegan cooking difficult?". A common stereotype is that creating vegan meals is complicated an...
Can we embrace festive traditions whilst being vegan?
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, and the final episode of 2023, we’re getting into the festive spirit and talking all things Christmas. Wh...
What are the barriers preventing men from embracing veganism?
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the UK, women are around twice as likely than men to be vegan – but why is this? That’s what we’re asking on the latest episode of The Vegan...
Should public services provide more vegan options?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re discussing the importance of offering nutritious vegan food in public services such as schools and car...
Has the vegan bubble really burst?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Vegan Pod explores the plant-based food market, asking whether the “vegan bubble” has really burst amid reports of drops...
Should veganism be used as a vehicle for comedy?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vegan Pod, we're asking “Should veganism be used as a vehicle for comedy?”. Does vegan humour reinforce negative assumptio...
Are protest laws affecting vegan activism?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In July's episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re exploring how protest laws are impacting the vegan movement and discussing how we can be effective activis...
Is it expensive to be vegan?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it expensive to eat a vegan diet? That's what we're asking on June's episode of The Vegan Pod. Host, Rachel New, is joined by Vegan Punks, Dan and ...
Growing veganically: Should your garden be vegan?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In May's episode of The Vegan Pod, we're celebrating Spring by talking all things gardening! Host, Rachel New, is joined by vegan gardeners Matthew Ap...
Vegan running: Completing the London Marathon
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April saw thousands of runners take place in the London Marathon, in this episode of The Vegan Pod, we talk to two vegan runners who completed this ye...
Do companion animals make vegans hypocrites?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vegan Pod, we're asking "Do companion animals make vegans hypocrites?" For vegans, there can be a number of questions and conce...
Love hurts - would you have a vegan wedding even if it meant losing guests?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine’s Day! In this month's episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re talking love and asking - would you have a vegan wedding even if it meant l...
New year, new you - should vegans aim to live a low-waste lifestyle?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of the Vegan Pod 2023! January is a time for fresh starts, resolutions, and making positive changes fo...
Should vegans cater to non-vegans at Christmas time?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is upon us and, naturally, in the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we're talking all things foodie and festive! Host Rachel New is joined b...
World Vegan Month: Veganism Around The World
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of World Vegan Month, our latest episode of the Pod is exploring how veganism has grown and how it is experienced across the world. To ...
Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring Cultural Heritage through Veganism
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In October's podcast episode, we're celebrating Black History Month. Joining host Rachel New are chef Ngwafu Tansie, whose catering service Gwafuvegan...
Will a fully vegan world ever be possible?
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of International Day of Peace, this episode is all about the practicalities and possibilities of achieving a vegan utopia. Guest host Rac...
Vegan fashion is on the rise but is it really the way forward to a better planet for all?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest host Rachel New will be joined by Sascha Camilli, founder of the world’s first digital fashion magazine, and Shaun Packe, Glo...
Is a plant-based diet really enough to fuel a vegan athlete?
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the UK prepares to host the Commonwealth Games, we decided what better time to tackle stereotypes of ‘weak and unhealthy vegans’. To get us...
Do vegans live longer than non-vegans?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do vegans live longer than non-vegans? Is veganism the secret to living a longer, fuller life? Is it sustainable long term? Is it a suitable diet for ...
Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement? Is there such a thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ activism? Sentient Media’s Ana Bradley...
Are vegans portrayed fairly in the media?
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest and excitement around veganism might be at an all-time high, but why do vegans still seem to get a bad rap in the media? This time our host, ...
Is it cruel to raise a child vegan?
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As more and more people turn to veganism, and with the number of vegan children in UK schools on the rise, we wanted to touch on this often-controvers...
Should vegans only date other vegans?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should vegans exclusively only date other vegans? That’s what we’re asking during the first episode of The Vegan Pod for 2022! To kick start th...
The Vegan Pod Introduction 2022
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Vegan Society has announced the return of its podcast – The Vegan Pod. Hosted by The Vegan Society’s Media and PR Officer, Francine Jordan, th...
The amazing work of animal sanctuaries
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be looking into all the amazing work that animal sanctuaries do, with guests such as Wenda Shehata, founder of Hugletts Wood ...
How vegan businesses have coped with the challenges of Covid-19
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, we discuss how vegan businesses have coped with the challenges of Covid19. We are joined by Mike and Joe from One Planet Pizza,...