Veg Out
Veg Out is hosted by a group of Toronto vegans who share their passion for all things veg through discussion and interviews. We offer a space for everyone from the veg curious to dedicated vegans to learn about what's new in the veg community, covering such topics as animal ethics, vegan baking, local events and news.
Episodes
The first episode of Veg Out aired in 2006, so today all five of us are recording together to remember what life was even like as a vegan in the GTA 20 years ago. We reminisce about the excitement over vegan pizza (without any cheese!), raw food, activism, our favourite restaurants that are no more, and thankfully some that are still around!
Links:
Pilot Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pilot-episode/id1661444569?i=10007...
The carb fest continues! We've talked about potatoes and pasta, and now we are learning how to bake delicious, crusty and flavourful vegan bread at home! Jeanette's culinary cousin Hannah comes on the podcast to share her tried and true tips for baking bread.
Links:
VegTO Sunset Social with Sau Bake
Dumplings, sauces, spices, oh my! There are so many flavourful, affordable and unique vegan products or accidentally vegan products waiting for you at the dozens of East Asian grocery stores around the GTA. Sweta, Steve and Jeanette share some of their picks, plus our top stores.
Links:
Toronto Baking Group Muffin Meet Up
VegTO Summer Events
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and Steve
Editor a...
Are all of your colleagues vegan, or may zero of them are? Either way, we're talking about it! Listen as Jen and Sweta chat about being vegan in supportive and non-supportive workplaces.
Credits:
Cohosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Social Media: Jen
Theme Music: Matt Judge
If you're looking for the most incredible gelato, you have to head to La Dolce Vita! Once you step inside the store in Downtown Oakville, you'll face a wall of so many flavours, you won't know where to start. On this episode, we're joined by owners Chris and Mia, who share with us how La Dolce Vita got started and what inspired them to make delectable gelato without animal products. We also chat about how they come up with their wi...
On this episode, Barbi and guest host Bernie talk to John Shep about his mission Outrun the Darkness, where he completed a 142.2K Ultra-Double Marathon, as well as his training leading up to it which involved some very tasty treats.
Links:
Outrun the Darkness (https://www.instagram.com/outrunthedarkness/ )Burlington Veg Fest (https://www.burlingtonvegfest.com/)
Credits:
Hosts: Barbie and Bernie
Guest: John Shep
Summary: Barbi
Editor:...
There are nine rhesus macaques that are currently being tested on at a primate medical lab at York University. These macaques are being subjected to cranial implants, restraint collars, social isolation, and water deprivation. Last Chance for Animals exposed the harm taking place at this lab with undercover footage taken by a whistleblower.
To discuss the findings of the investigation, as well as what the public can do to help, Jean...
What are the little things that you can add to your daily routine to promote veganism? Jen and Jeanette bring you some ideas to help you on your activism journey!
Links:
Sustainalicious (on until Jun 14)
https://tocwchallenge.zestyplan.com/challenge/TorontoClimateWeek/sustainaliciousThe Vegan Night Market (Jun 18)
https://www.theveganmarket.ca/The Vegan Baking Group Presents Pride Colours (Jun 11)
On this episode, Barbi and Jen are talking about all things breakfast! Join us as we explore our favourite vegan savoury and sweet breakfast foods, beverages, recipes, and brunch places!
Links:
Climate Week Kickoff Happy Hour (June 1)
Toronto Animal Rights March (May 24)
https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-animal-rights-march-2026/
National Animal Rights Day (June 7):
Food Empowerment Project (FEP) works to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. Join us as we talk to Kennedy Little from the FEP to discuss who they are, their values and how they operate.
Links:
Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org/
Credits:
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Social Media: Jen
Theme: Matt Judge
Wanna learn about alternate protein? So do we! That's why Barbi and Sweta went to the 2026 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium. Listen as they chat with Jeanette about what they learned and experienced.
Links:
Canadian Alt Protein Symposium https://www.altproteins.ca/
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Barbi and Sweta
Summary: Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Social Media: Jen
Theme: Matt Judge
In this episode, Sweta, Jeanette, and Steve dive into some recent vegan news, from the disappointing discontinuation of vegan Lindt products to some of the strangest protein products on the market. We also debunk the bivale vegan movement, discuss fur bans on red carpets, and play a lively game of FMK - leafy greens edition.
Links:
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and Steve
Summary: Jeanette
Editing: Jeane...
On this episode, we chat about the Yves Veggie Cuisine products we miss most since they were discontinued and slowly disappeared from our grocery shelves. Join Barbi and Jen as we discuss life after Yves and what we’ve been enjoying in place of the many staples the brand provided for decades.
Links:
CBC article about Yves Veggie Cuisine being discontinued
As new vegan restaurants open, others close and some add animals to their menu. Join Jeanette, Jen and Sweta as we discuss our thoughts the few vegan restaurants that have added animal products into their offerings.
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Lisa Winn is the Animal Manager and Co-founder of Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. She joins Jen and Jeanette to talk about Ladybird's history of rescuing cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and many more animals from shelters. We also chat about their upcoming fundraising event and their journey to opening a physical farm sanctuary.
Links:
Registration now open for KinderCamp
Waistlines and Waffles hosted by Melanated VeganLadybird So...
Barbi is joined by LA chef and cookbook author Tara Punzone to talk about her restaurant Pura Vita, how to cook Italian with vegan cheese, and how she developed delicious and accessible recipes for her first cookbook, Vegana Italiana.
Links:
Vegan Valentine's Potluck and Games
Credits:
Host: Barbi
Guest: Tara Punzone
Editing and Summary: Jeanette
Social Media: Jen
Theme song: Matt Judge
On today's episode we talk about Sweta's favourite food and Barbi's least favourite food, sandwiches! Listen as Sweta tries to convince Barbi that sandwiches deserve herlove.
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Sweta
Editor: Sweta
Theme: Matt Judge
Social Media: Jen
What people, places, businesses and initiatives made Toronto better for vegans in 2025? The Veg Out crew put together our top ten (in no particular order!) list and we're spotlighting them on this week's episode.
Links:
Wishbone Animal Rights Lab on Veg Out
Credits:
Hosts: Barb...
Regan Russell was a dedicated animal rights activist who was tragically killed in 2020 after being struck by a pig transport truck outside a slaughterhouse. On this episode, we talk with Ray Cruzzola, director of the documentary I’m Trying, which honors Regan’s inspiring life and activism through the voices of her friends and family. Join us as we explore Regan’s story and the film’s powerful message of hope...
Towards Ahimsa Secondary School is a non-profit, fully accredited, independent secondary school operating out of the GTA. On this episode we interview one of the co-founders, Ambika Jain, who tells us how the school works, what inspired it, and how to get involved.
Links:
https://www.imjmcanada.org/tass
Credits:
Guest: Ambika Jain
Hosts: Barbi and Steve
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Barbi
Theme Music: Matt Judge
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