Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In the Good News of the Week, a popular vegan restaurant is coming to Ohio.Here's the article: https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/10/02/slutty-vegan-cincinnati-ohio-reviewIn our Noteworthy segment, we help new vegans avoid some nutrition pitfalls.Here's all the details: https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/dont-get-duped-new-vegans-who-load-up-on-fiber-too-fast-pay-for-it-and-a-dietitian-says-its-one-of-the-early-mistakes-with-an-easy-fix-024208031.htmlAnd, in Our Main Topic, Social psychologist & vegan activist , Melanie Joy explains Neocarnism & how we can respond to it as advocates.Here is Dr. Joy's article: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/understanding-neocarnism/#goog_rewardedWe also share what we've been up to, we have a new Listener Shout Out, and we goof off a fair bit!Thank you so much for listening to the show!Much love & appreciation, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We're back! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In the Good News of the Week, NYC moves to ban horse drawn carriages.In our Noteworthy segment, can we get the benefits of fish oil without fish? We’ll tell you how one start up in Denmark is doing it!Here's the article: https://www.algiecel.com/algiecel-opens-microalgae-production-facility-in-kalundborg-denmark/And, in Our Main Topic, we’re talking about what the ownership of animals reveals about the abuse of human power.Here's the link: https://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/animal-domestication-and-the-politicsWe have a new Listener Shout Out & we will shenan & shenanigan!Thank you so much for listening to the show! Don't forget to VOTE!Much love & eternal gratitude,Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We're sorry to say that we need to release another replay this week.Sam is going through a migraine episode, and we're getting her in to see the doctor.We love you all, and appreciate all of your amazing support.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!In our Noteworthy segment, We have more on the HHS’s dietary guidelines. We’ll share the advice that insiders in the meat & dairy industries are receiving from RFK Jr.And, in Our Main Topic, We’ll share some vegan reddit posts, and try to decide…. WHO IS THE ASSHAT!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!Sam's not feeling well, so we're releasing a replay of Ep 181.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In our Noteworthy segment, we’re taking a look at some mistakes that new vegans make, and with Nisha Vora’s help, how they can prevent them.And, in Our Main Topic, It’s Farm bailouts, fraud and continued government waste! How the current administration is amping up to protect the farm vote.We're sorry for the delay in new episodes, but we will be back next week to tell you all about Vegtoberfest & much more!Take care, Sam & Christine XOSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!This week, we're releasing a replay of EP 205, Vegan Halloween! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!This week’s Y Files, we’re reminding you why dairy is scary In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you all about the Vegan Street Humane Halloween E - cookbook that’s packed with fun spooky themed recipes. We’ll also tell you how you can get yours for free!And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new updated chocolate list from Food Empowerment Project. Just in time for your vegan halloween candy shopping.We hope you're having a great spooky season!Thank you so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In the Good News of the Week, one of our listeners sent us some amazing news coming out of Mexico!In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how veganism & vegetarianism is ranking in a recent Gallup poll.Here's the article: https://news.gallup.com/poll/510038/identify-vegetarian-vegan.aspxAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re going to Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary for the 2026 Fall on the Farm!Check out Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary here: https://www.mockingbirdfarmny.comWe also have a new Listener Shout Out, and we shenan....then we shenanigan!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us.Much love, Christine & SamSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In the Good News of the Week, a German company is using unwanted beer fermentation facilities to create vegan meat!Here's the article: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/pacifico-biolabs-funding-mycelium-meat-fermentation-protein-beer-tanks/In our Noteworthy segment, Restaurants Are Using Behavioral Science to Promote Plant-based Eating — and It’s WorkingHere's the article: https://www.wri.org/insights/restaurants-use-behavioral-science-plant-based-foods?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking you to the Syracuse Vegfest! We'll tell you all about the food, the vendors, and what we thought of this year's event, both good and not so good.We also have a new Listener Shout Out, and more recall information for you.Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In the Good News of the Week, an exploitive animal attraction at Universal Orlando finally closes. Here's the article: https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/universal-orlando-to-close-notorious-animal-actors-show/In our Noteworthy segment, a new HBO series features a vegan main character!Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/why-hbo-green-lantern-is-veganAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re exploring AI models and their compassion for animals.Here are the articles: https://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/artificial-intelligence-is-learning?utm_source=substack&publication_id=2061007&post_id=216446018&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=jn7er&triedRedirect=truehttps://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/what-if-ai-treats-us-the-way-we-treat?utm_source=substack&publication_id=2061007&post_id=215858682&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=jn7er&triedRedirect=trueWe also have some recall information for you: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hand-soap-recall-issued-for-products-sold-in-15-states-including-illinois/3989902/?amp=1We have a new Listener Shout Out (is it YOU?), and lots of our usual shenanigans!Thank you so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!The Good News of the Week this week is all about cookies!Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/new-vegan-girl-scout-cookie-2027In our first installment of Research Recap, we were given tons of information concerning the wild horse round up by a listener, and we’re excited to share it with you!For a copy of all of Sigyn's information (it was too extensive to include here), please email [email protected]. Include "Horse Info" in the subject line, and we will send along a copy.And, in Our Main Topic, we’re looking at food waste within our food system with the help of The Vegan’s Voice. Here is Michael's Article: https://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/the-protein-we-throw-awayHere's a link to the dog supplement recall:https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fi-recalls-supplements-dogs-because-possible-salmonella-contaminationHere's a link to the information on the Marshall Bioresearch protest & march:  https://www.marchforanimals.org/marshall-protest/We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & a heaping helping of our usual shenanigans!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us!Much love, Christine & SamSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!The Good News of the Week comes from a primate research center!Here's the article: https://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-animal?In our Noteworthy segment, we’re talking about the recent plans to round up wild horses & burros in the USAnd, in Our Main Topic, we share our day at the Syracuse Vegtoberfest fundraising event!Here's the info on the blueberry recall: https://abcnews.com/Health/coli-outbreak-linked-frozen-blueberries-grows-17-cases/story?id=136198759We also have a new Listener Shout Out (is it YOU?).Thank you so much for listening!Much Love, Sam & Christine XOSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks