Vegan Hacks
Veganize your life with this funny and informative podcast about eating plant-based in this modern world. Vegan Hacks offers reviews of veganized chain restaurants, interviews with vegan influencers, discussions of vegan products and inspiring conversation about the future of plant-based diet.
Episodes
259 episodes
The Dirt On Expo West
At Expo West I expected a plant-forward food show… but what I found instead raised a lot of questions.In this episode of the Vegan Hacks Podcast, I break down the surprising presence of meat products and even beef tallow at...
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Season 1
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Episode 246
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34:48
Will Animal Protein Dominate Expo West This Year?
Will Animal Protein Dominate Expo West This Year?Next week, the natural foods world descends on Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim. The Super Bowl of natural foods In past years, it felt like a plant-based paradise ...
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Episode 245
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32:48
Vegandale Drama, Brand Backlash & Rich Vegans
In this episode, we dive into the Vegandale festival backlash and rebrand, discuss growing concerns about vegan brands using non-vegan marketing or alienating the community, and tackle the uncomfortable but important conversation about wealth a...
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Episode 244
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33:09
Influencing Change with Anita Dollar
Jason sits down with social media creator and vegan activist Anita Dollar (IG: @veg.anitadollar) for a relaxed but powerful conversation over lunch at Vromage in West Hollywood. They discuss influencing in the plant-based space, culture, and ve...
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Episode 243
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37:29
Veganism Is Alive at the Fancy Food Show
Jason hits the Fancy Food Show to eat snacks, absorb vibes, and take the temperature of vegan food culture. Featuring conversations with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan, @sgt_vegan) and Noah Hyams (@vegpreneur, @vegancuts) on the current state of veg...
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Episode 242
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33:12
Bone Char Sugar Freaks Out the Internet
This podcast is about how it is impossible to achieve vegan purity, even though some claim it! Join Jason as he takes an urban hike and rants into a microphone about the the state of vegan in 2026.
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Episode 241
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23:09
When Vegan Restaurants Stop Being Vegan
Two restaurants. Two opposite decisions. One added dairy and eggs to their menu chasing “flexibility,” broader appeal, and short-term survival. The other went all in and committed to being 100% vegan.
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Episode 240
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28:34
They Pay People to Bash Veganism Online
A recent confession on Reddit went viral: someone admitted they were paid by a meat-industry group to infiltrate Reddit and other platforms pretending to be vegan, creating fake health scares and sowing doubt about plant-based diets. W...
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Episode 239
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26:37
Vegan Hacks Pod at World Vegan Fest!
Here is my speech from World Vegan Fest about my social media journey! I was nervous, never did anything like it before but I survived!
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Episode 238
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31:06
Thriving on a Vegan Diet in Japan with Itadakihealthy
Today on the Vegan Hacks Podcast, we’re joined by Leonore, the certified vegan nutritionist and creator of Itadakihealthy, a coaching and content hub dedicated to helping people thrive on a plant-based diet in ...
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Episode 237
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48:24
Impossible Meat's Anti-Woke Burger
At the World Economy Summit, Impossible Foods’ CEO argued that plant-based food has become “too political” and hinted at a future hybrid burger made with both beef and Impossible protein.Here is a link to the entire interview:...
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Episode 236
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24:46
Vegan Besties Expands, EU Cracks Down, Beyond Meat Crashes
Big moves, big bans, and big crashes in the plant-based world this week. Vegan Besties keeps the momentum going with their third location, proving that community and comfort food can still win in a shaky economy. Meanwhile...
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Episode 235
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23:00
Tokyo Vegan Adventures and Beyond’s Billion-Dollar Shakeup
In this episode, I take you through the highs and lows of being vegan in Tokyo — from hunting down plant-based eats in the land of green onion overload to navigating the challenges of dining with omnivores. Then we shift gears to the business w...
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Episode 232
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22:49
Interview with Thrilling Bakon’s David W. Jones
Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based Thrilling Bakon. David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened u...
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35:23
Yves Veggie Cuisine Is Shutting Down
Yves Veggie Cuisine, a brand that kept vegan eating affordable and accessible for over 40 years is shutting down. Parent company Hain Celestial says they’re focusing on “more profitable brands,” leaving fans stunned and angry. In this episode, ...
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Episode 244
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29:19
Into the Tofuverse with George Stiffman
We’re talking all things tofu with George Stiffman, tofu expert, founder of Soycery, and author of the groundbreaking book Broken Cuisine. From ancient tofu traditions to wild varieties you’ve probably never ...
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Episode 243
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34:39
Rated V for Vegan: Eunice Reyes Unfiltered
New episode of Vegan Hacks Pod! I’m joined by the unstoppable Eunice Reyes — aka Rated V for Vegan, for a lively deep dive into the world of vegan influencing: the wins, the pitfalls, her adventures in vegan travel, and the unexpectedly s...
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Season 1
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Episode 243
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39:11
Besties Expands, Beyond Gets Pricey, Jason vs. Moby
In this episode, we talk about Besties Vegan Paradise blessing The Grove with its second location (bougie tourists, rejoice). We rant about Beyond Meat and Veggie Grill’s new collab — because who asked for a $27.99 steak filet at a fast casual ...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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36:48
Beyond Meat Just Gave Up on Flavor?
In this episode, we unpack Beyond Meat’s bold new product that intentionally doesn’t taste like meat, dig into the labor disputes and alleged union-busting at Rebel Cheese in Austin, and break down why Texas just banned lab-grown meat....
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33:47
Taco Bout a Mess?
Jason and Mike dive into the Sugar Taco fallout — the rise and messy collapse of a splashy vegan restaurant now accused of mismanagement, health violations, and financial impropriety. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Impossible Foods p...
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Episode 231
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33:34
Assembling Plant-Based IKEA
Jason and Mike take a trip to the land of flat-pack furniture and meatless meatballs — that’s right, we’re eating our way through IKEA’s plant-based menu. Grab an Allen wrench and a fork — let’s dive in.
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Episode 230
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35:54
Emergency Podcast: Is Meati Cooked?
Meati Foods launched their mycelium steaks and chicken cutlets with huge fanfare and with loads of funding, they were valued at over 650 million but their downfall was swift and dramatic they have recently requested a sale for 4 million dollars...
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Season 1
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Episode 229
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36:29
Historic Plant Based Company Files for Bankruptcy
Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: Loma Linda Foods, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future.
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Episode 228
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37:31