The PBN Podcast

The PBN Podcast

The Plant Based News Podcast, from the award-winning team, covers all things health, environment & animals. Includes regular interviews with doctors, as well as commentary from the PBN team.

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Bear Grylls Went From Vegan to 'Carnivore'… What Happened?

September 11, 2026 • 23 mins

Bear Grylls went vegan.

Then he went completely the other way.

Bear Grylls went vegan due to his dad's poor health, but now he's advocating that people eat testicles...

The survivalist and TV personality followed a vegan diet for around five years, partly because of his father’s death from cardiovascular disease and because he believed veganism could benefit the environment.

But Grylls now advocates for an animal-based, carnivore...

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EXCLUSIVE: Green Party Leader CLAPS BACK At Elon Musk (& Talks Veganism & Economics)

September 4, 2026 • 18 mins

In this exclusive Plant Based News interview, Green Party leader Zack Polanski takes aim at billionaire Elon Musk, arguing that the super-rich hold disproportionate amounts of wealth, power and influence and are helping turn ordinary people against each other.

As a vegan and long-time animal rights supporter, Polanski discusses The Green Party's pledge to end factory farming, why he believes plant-based food should be the cheapest a...

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What Happened to the Plant-Based Movement? S03E26

August 21, 2026 • 25 mins
The plant-based movement has changed. But has it changed for the better? In this video, we discuss a provocative video from Jeff Nelson who argues that the plant-based movement has “lost its way” by moving away from its original focus: using diet to reverse chronic disease. The conversation explores whether plant-based messaging has become too complicated, whether we've lost the simple message that helped build the m...
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Beyond Meat vs Beef: Which Is Actually Healthier? S03E25

August 7, 2026 • 22 mins
Plant-based burgers have been criticised for years. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? In this episode, we examine the research comparing Beyond Meat and other plant-based burgers with conventional beef, including findings from the SWAP-MEAT trial and more recent meta-analyses. We discuss cholesterol, TMAO, body weight, sodium, ultra-processed foods, and why many experts believe the public conversation has become...
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The Health Experiment of 2026... S03E24

July 30, 2026 • 20 mins
Can vegans really be as strong as meat eaters? 💪🌱 In this episode, we watch a viral strength challenge from @BrandonWilliamyt where vegan athletes go head-to-head with meat eaters in a series of intense competitions including deadlifts, arm wrestling, calisthenics, tire wrestling, and the hercules hold. But does one entertaining YouTube challenge actually tell us anything about nutrition or athletic performance?
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Gaz Oakley Vegan Fallout Is Not Going Away… S03E23

July 29, 2026 • 39 mins
So the Gaz Oakley situation is still raising eyebrows all over the internet and globe. But why? And what does he symbolise for the vegan community? We do not condone the burning of books, but clearly the vegan and plant-based community are angry about this one. And we can see why. Let us know what you think in the comments about Gaz's reasons for no longer being vegan...
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Billie Eilish, Vegan Bodybuilding, Debate Reactions & Record-Breaking Elders S03E22

June 3, 2026 • 95 mins
In this episode, we're covering everything from celebrity controversy to world records, nutritional debates, and plant-based performance. Billie Eilish recently sat down with Elle Magazine and made a bold claim, that you simply cannot love animals and eat meat at the same time. The internet exploded. But surprisingly, the loudest backlash didn't come from carnivore influencers or right-wing commentators... it came from the progre...
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Vegetarian Festival Drama, Shawn Baker's Bad Advice & MORE! S03E21

April 25, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode we explore the controversy surrounding Shambala Festival, a long-standing 100% vegetarian event that recently sparked debate by proposing something unexpected: adding “sustainably sourced venison” to its menu. In the second half, we react to Shawn Baker’s advice to his younger self: “Never get fat and never stop training.” We also look at Paul Saladino’s shift from strict carni...
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Keto vs Blue Zones | Influencers: Leaving Veganism | Michaela Peterson: No Longer Carnivore S03E19

March 2, 2026 • 51 mins
In this episode, we tackle the extremes of diet culture, the quest for longevity, and why hardcore food labels might be a thing of the past. Topics covered in this episode: The Longevity Debate (Buettner vs. Asprey): We break down the fascinating clash between two men who claim to have the answers to living to 100. Is the secret in beans, whole foods, and community, or is it in meat, supplements, and biohacking? The Vegan Exodus...
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Is This The Future of the Protein Industry? S03E18

January 29, 2026 • 24 mins
In this powerful conversation we speak with Geoff Palmer, a longtime vegan and natural products pioneer, about the game-changing compound spermidine. Get Mycel Pro-1 today: https://cleanmachineonline.com/products/mycelpro1-unflavored The episode dives into: - What spermidine is and why it matters - How mycelium could transform human and planetary health - The difference between whole food proteins and processed supplements - Pa...
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Carnivore Drama, Is Beyond Meat Over? PLUS Nutrition Extremes S03E17

January 3, 2026 • 50 mins
Nutrition advice has never been louder or more polarized. From carnivore-only diets to sugar-only extremes, confident claims often race ahead of the science. In this episode, we explore three stories shaping today’s nutrition debate. First, we unpack insights from a Mayo Clinic–trained physician, clinical nutrition expert, and stage 4 cancer survivor, who explains why food is medicine and why plant-forward eating and m...
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BEST Vegan Films, The Protein Debate & Are Carnivore Influencers OVER? S03E16

December 5, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode, we bring together three powerful conversations. We look at the rise and cracks in the carnivore influencer movement, including recent controversies around Steak & Butter Gal. We then unpack The Great Protein Debate between Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Matthew Nagra, breaking down what the latest research actually says about plant vs. animal protein, muscle, and health outcomes. Finally, we reflect on the vegan ...
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Fasting, Protein Myths, and the Rise & Fall of Veganism S03E15

October 21, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of the Plant Based News Podcast, we’re diving into three of the biggest conversations happening in the plant-based world right now. First, we explore the science of fasting and how one patient reversed lymphoma through a whole food plant-based diet and stayed cancer-free for over a decade. Then we tackle the heated debate over protein, with Stanford professor Dr. Christopher Gardner dismantling myths about ...
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Big Pharma Boss ENDS THE DEBATE On Diet vs Drugs S03E14

August 27, 2025 • 24 mins
Klaus Mitchell interviews Dr. Bharat Shah, CBE as well as his brother Manish Shah about Sigma Pharmaceuticals and what he has learnt about the industry, including his experience with Jainism, dairy, a plant based diet, and much more!
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Seed Oils, Lizzo, and the 75-Year-Old Vegan Who Puts Us All to Shame S03E13

August 18, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, we dive into three hot conversations rocking the plant-based world. First, we tackle the seed oil panic, are they really toxic, or is it just the latest scapegoat? Dr. Matthew Nagra joins Rich Roll to separate facts from fear. Then, we unpack Lizzo’s controversial claims about quitting veganism, needing animal protein, and blaming fake meat for fatigue. And finally, we celebrate the unstoppable Chef Babette,...
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EXCLUSIVE: 72 Year Old Nun Starts Powerlifting For Health & Longevity S03E12

August 4, 2025 • 25 mins
At 72 years old, Sister Pat Farrell just competed in her first-ever powerlifting competition and won a medal. A Dominican nun from Sandra Fall, Sister Pat benched 77 pounds and deadlifted 160, proving it's never too late to start training or to explore a plant-based lifestyle. In this exclusive interview, Sister Pat shares how strength training has improved her back and joint health, helped her age pain-free, and even inspired oth...
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What is the MediterrAsian Diet - Why Does Dr. William Li Promote It? S03E11

July 1, 2025 • 39 mins
In this special audio episode from Plant Based News, we bring together three powerful conversations that challenge diet extremes and spotlight the science behind long-term health. We begin with a breakdown of one of the internet’s most surprisingly reasonable ex-vegan videos—questioning whether honest dialogue is possible in today’s polarized nutrition world. Then we turn to a viral clip where ChatGPT is pushed t...
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HERE’S WHY AMLA FRUIT IS THE NUMBER 1 SUPERFOOD - Dr. Khambatta S03E09

May 16, 2025 • 39 mins
In this powerful interview, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta—co-author of Mastering Diabetes—explains why the amla berry (aka Indian gooseberry) is the world’s most potent antioxidant-rich food. Backed by research, Dr. Khambatta shares how even a tiny daily dose can help lower blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol—all at once. From his personal health journey with type 1 diabetes to launching Amla Green, he bre...
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The REAL Reason Charlie Kirk Deleted Debate S03E10

May 9, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode of the Plant Based News Podcast, Klaus, Sarah, and Shabnam (Greener by Default) take on two viral stories shaking up the vegan space. First, they unpack Freelee The Banana Girl’s latest interview with raw food nutritionist Dr. Eduardo Crosser—diving into her fruit-heavy lifestyle, why she adds sugar to her smoothies, and whether raw veganism is sustainable for most people. Then, they shift gears to dis...
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Why Chef AJ Went Public With Her Cancer Diagnosis After 2 Years S03E08

April 28, 2025 • 57 mins
In this deeply personal and powerful interview, Chef AJ opens up about her lung cancer diagnosis, how it changed her life, and what it means for her decades-long advocacy for whole food, plant-based living. Diagnosed with stage 1A lung cancer in 2023, AJ chose to keep it private—until it progressed. Now, for the first time, she shares why she went public, how it’s reshaped her mission, and what she wants the plant-base...
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