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Beyond Meat Goes GNC: Has Beyond Lost the Plot?

Beyond Meat is going through another major transformation and this time, they're going way beyond meat. The company is launching its new PhytoSphere platform, featu

TOFU RECALL! What Happened to One of Veganism’s Favorite Brands?

There was a lot of panic when news broke about a tofu recall. But once you look past the headlines, there’s a much more interesting story. In this episode, we get into t

BUSINESS or BETRAYAL? Beyond Meat’s Vegan Problem

Beyond Meat was once one of the biggest names in the plant-based movement—but is the company now moving away from the very vegan customers who helped build the brand? In

Who Owns Veganism? Brands, Culture Wars & Vegan Influencers

This week, I’m digging into some fascinating and occasionally infuriating vegan conversations happening online. First up: Miyoko Creamery. Miyoko Schinner reviews the cu

Beyond Meat Is In Trouble: What Happened to Plant-Based Meat?

Beyond Meat was once the biggest name in plant-based meat. Its stock once traded for nearly $240 a share. Now it’s trading around 41 cents, and the company is taking the

My Seitan Video Went Viral, Here's What 5,000+ Comments Taught Me

My seitan (aka "homemade meat") video just crossed 2.7 million views on TikTok and gained me over 25,000 new followers but it also brought in over 5,000 comments, and a s

Indian Cuisine, Veganism & Finding Your Community | Mohana Holloway

Follow Mohana on IG @veganmomo_  In this episode of Vegan Hacks, I sit down with Mohana Holloway to explore how her Indian heritage shaped her journey to veganism, why l

The Vegas Vegan Food Scene Is Better Than You Think

I just got back from Las Vegas, and I'm sharing my favorite vegan food experiences from hidden local gems to restaurants that completely exceeded my expectations. I

Bitcoin Is Vegan? Ethan Turer Makes the Case

Can Bitcoin align with vegan values? Or are the two worlds completely incompatible? In this episode, I sit down with Ethan Turer, author of the upcoming book Bitcoin Is

Do You Freeze Your Tofu?

Jason made a video comparing fresh vs frozen tofu and realized that so many people have so many various ways preparing tofu!  We discuss in this podcast Send us Fan Mail

Why Do Vegan Food Creators Have Such Bad Reputation in the Vegan Community?

Is there a distrust of plant based influencers in the vegan community?  Jason discusses this!  Send us Fan Mail

Gaz Oakley No Longer Vegan

My thoughts on popular You Tuber and social media personality Gaz Oakley admitting on a podcast that he's eating animals now. Send us Fan Mail

From Vegan Icon to Baby Back Ribs? The Lizzo & Beyond Meat Problem

Celebrity vegans are cashing checks, plant-based giants are pivoting hard, and veganism is somehow becoming political theater. In this episode, Jason reacts to Lizzo’s Ch

Why Veganism Makes Everyone Defensive

Billie Eilish said: “Eating meat is inherently wrong" and there was a huge backlash from people online that are mostly from the progressive left wing side.  Why does vega

VHP at Earth Day - Inspire Change Through Social Media

Here is an edited version of Jason's speech at Earth Day San Diego!  Send us Fan Mail

Traveling While Vegan with Amanda Persi

A conversation with Amanda Persi, founder of The The Getaway Co. a company that designs plant-forward culinary trips so vegans can explore food cultures around the world

The Korean Vegan Thinks About Rebranding Without the "Vegan"

What happens when one of the biggest names in vegan content considers dropping the word “vegan” from their brand? The Korean Vegan recently shared she’s thinking about r

Bro Culture is Killing Vegan Food

Bro culture has officially entered the plant-based aisle and it might be killing it. In this episode, we break down why brands like Beyond Eat Just and Impossible are cha

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 surpr

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