The Bloody Vegans Podcast

The Bloody Vegans Podcast

The Bloody Vegans Podcast aims to explore the personal stories of a whole range of folks from across the Vegan community. Whether you are vegan curious or a veteran vegan hearing the fascinating stories of Bloody Vegans from around the world is a must.

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May 7, 2026 61 mins

The Bloody Vegans Podcast is coming back soon and while we get everything ready for what's coming next, we're reaching into the archive to bring you some of the conversations that started it all. Watch this space.


First up from the back catalogue: this gem from December 2019. Jim sits down with Dora Hargitai activist, orator, and a driving force within Animal Rebellion for a conversation that feels just as urgent today a...

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In this episode, Sue speaks with Victoria Featherstone Pearce - co-founder of K-9 Angels and the Vegan Women’s Club about her years of hands-on rescue work, campaigns in Romania, and what it really takes to keep going when the emotional weight of animal advocacy starts to pile up.


Victoria talks about how she went from rescuing one dog to helping re-home over 1,500, and why sterilisation campaigns have become a major focus. She ...

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In this episode, Sue Joyce talks with psychologist and author Dr Angela Crawford about the emotional and psychological side of going vegan.


Angela shares insights from her new book The Vegan Transformation, which draws on conversations with vegans worldwide. They explore how people navigate social challenges, find a sense of purpose, and come to feel more aligned with their values through veganism.


The conversation also touch...

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In this episode, Sue Joyce speaks with Michelle St John, founder of VINE (Veganism in Education), about the need to embed vegan ethics, sustainability, and critical thinking into the school curriculum.


Michelle shares how her background in law led to a focus on education, developing resources that challenge the status quo and encourage schools to think differently about food, justice, and compassion.


They discuss why children...

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In this episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast, Sue sits down with actor, comedian, and activist Lee Brace — the creative force behind viral vegan drag persona Dawn Chorus and her carnivorous alter ego, Peter the Meat Eater.


Lee shares his journey from traditional acting roles to creating bold, hilarious characters that bring vegan activism to the streets with wit, absurdity, and empathy. From bath-time musical inspiration to awkward ...

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[0:00] Introduction and discussion about Paul's documentary

[4:21] Sue's impressions of the film

[10:05] Damian's journey into filmmaking

[16:28] Damian's cancer experience and transition to vegan-focused work

[22:26] Discussion about vulnerability and sharing personal stories

[27:47] Confirmation of Damian being cancer-free

[29:36] Reflections on vegan movement progress

[37:58] Hospital experiences as a vegan

[40:11] Optimism about vegan ...

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In this episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast, we welcome John, the creator behind Instagram’s Plant Powered Living. Known for his simple yet impactful reels, John shares how he went vegan overnight after watching Game Changers, and how that single decision drastically improved his health — including clearing up lifelong psoriasis.


John opens up about why he changed his Instagram handle from “John’s Vegan Diary” to “Plant Powered Liv...

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In this episode, Dan Richardson, actor, filmmaker, and passionate animal advocate, shares his inspiring journey into veganism and the making of his documentary, Food for Thought. He discusses the moment he realised the hypocrisy in advocating for animal welfare while still consuming animal products, and how his transition to veganism was both logical and liberating. Dan and Jim explore the documentary’s unique approach—gentle, acce...

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In this episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast, Sue Joyce flips the script and puts David Pannell, founder of Vegan Business Tribe, in the hot seat. Usually the one asking the questions, David opens up about his journey—from helping vegan businesses grow to homeschooling his daughter and even his surprising confession: he’s not actually an animal lover.


David shares his experiences with the ProVeg Kickstarting for Good Incubator, the ...

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February 26, 2025 48 mins

In this episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast, Sue sits down with activist, educator, and hip-hop artist Vigilante Vegan, whose powerful work bridges the gap between social justice, animal rights, and conscious living. From his thought-provoking music to his relentless advocacy, Vigilante Vegan is on a mission to challenge the status quo and inspire change.

We dive deep into his journey—from discovering veganism and its intersection ...

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This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠ Get in touch if you would have a podcast and need help or are thinking of starting one.


Professor Andrew Knight is a distinguished veterinary expert specializing in animal welfare and ethics. Originally from Australia, he has been a prominent animal advocate since the early 1990s, notably initiating Australia's campaign against live sheep exports to the Middle East. He has pr...

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This podcast is produced by ⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠ Get in touch if you would have a podcast and need help or are thinking of starting one.


0:00 - The "Plants Against Veganity" Card Game2:29 - Rory's Background and Career4:43 - Rory's Business Journey 8:54 - The Vegan Dictionary15:26 - Earning Money in Veganism22:19 - The Future of Veganism


Ever wanted to play Cards Against Humanity… but make it vegan? M...

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This podcast is produced by Bloody Vegans Productions Get in touch if you would have a podcast and need help or are thinking of starting one.


In this episode of The Bloody Vegans Podcast, hosted by Sue Joyce, founder of Little Green Pigeon, we chat with Callum Weir—a vegan nutritionist, podcast host, columnist, and world traveler—about veganism, plant-based nutrition, and global vegan communities. 🌱✈️


🔹 What’s Inside This Episo...

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The Bloody Vegans Podcast is back! 🎉 In this episode, host Jim Moore speaks with Jodie Barchha Lang, Phil Lang, and Neil Perris from The Wirral NHS Trust about their incredible Veganuary Workplace Challenge—a groundbreaking initiative bringing plant-based eating to the healthcare industry. 🌱 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ How The Wirral NHS Trust is leading the way in plant-based nutrition in healthcare ✔ The impact of veg...

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In this inspiring episode, Jim sits down with Megan Davies, a dedicated vegan and ultra-marathon runner, as she shares her incredible journey from being a casual runner to conquering 100-mile races. Megan opens up about her transition from vegetarianism to veganism, how a simple goal of running 10 minutes without stopping evolved into running ultra-marathons, and the physical and mental challenges she faces in these extreme races. ...

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Find out more about the sanctuary at https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/


Little Green Pigeon is a sanctuary for abandoned, surrendered, disabled or orphaned pigeons.


The sanctuary relies on donations and shop sales to keep going with their vital work, thank you for your support

https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk/collections/donate-to-the-sanctuary

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From The Retreat website:


"The Retreat was born in 1989 out of frustration at the way the human race treats animals. A rescue centre which would save tormented, abused, sick, injured and unwanted animals from certain death was therefore founded.

Some of our residents include: ex-race horses, ex-riding school ponies, injured live export sheep, cows saved from slaughter, ex-petting farm goats, injured birds, ferrets, Chri...

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In this episode I’m joined by Helena Davidson from The Vegan Society to discuss the conscious choices campaign. Find out more about The Vegan Society's Conscious Choices campaign at this link Conscious Choices shows that veganism goes beyond food and helps animal lovers to opt for products, such as cosmetics, which are kinder to animals


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In A Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast', is the UK’s premiere vegan health podcast with a host of existing live episodes. Listen here: linktr.ee/inanutshellpodcast The podcast is hosted by plant-based NHS GPs, Dr Daisy Lund and Dr Clare Day, who are on a mission to share evidence of the power of wholefood plant-based diets to transform health and improve wellness. Committed to preventive medicine and holi...
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Carol J Adams is an American writer, feminist, and animal rights advocate. She is the author of several books, including The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary and The Pornography of Meat, which is being updated for release at the end of October 2020. Amongst a whole host of intersectional subjects, Carol focuses in particular on the links between the oppre...

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