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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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  In past years, it felt like a plant-based paradise — innovated alt-meats launching, vegan innovation exploding down every aisle. And yes… there will be new important, plant launches. There always are. But the bigger question this year: Is animal protein about to dominate the narrative?  A Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Vegandale Drama, Brand Backlash &amp; Rich Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into the Vegandale festival backlash and rebrand, discuss growing concerns about vegan brands using non-vegan marketing or alienating the community, and tackle the uncomfortable but important conversation about wealth and privilege in vegan culture. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we dive into the Vegandale festival backlash and rebrand, discuss growing concerns about vegan brands using non-vegan marketing or alienating the community, and tackle the uncomfortable but important conversation about wealth and privilege in vegan culture.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Influencing Change with Anita Dollar</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason sits down with social media creator and vegan activist Anita Dollar (IG: @veg.anitadollar) for a relaxed but powerful conversation over lunch at Vromage in West Hollywood. They discuss influencing in the plant-based space, culture, and vegan activism both online and in real life. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason sits down with social media creator and vegan activist Anita Dollar (IG: @veg.anitadollar) for a relaxed but powerful conversation over lunch at Vromage in West Hollywood. They discuss influencing in the plant-based space, culture, and vegan activism both online and in real life.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason hits the Fancy Food Show to eat snacks, absorb vibes, and take the temperature of vegan food culture. Featuring conversations with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan, @sgt_vegan) and Noah Hyams (@vegpreneur, @vegancuts) on the current state of veganism, the industry shakeout, and what’s actually worth paying attention to.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason hits the Fancy Food Show to eat snacks, absorb vibes, and take the temperature of vegan food culture. Featuring conversations with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan, @sgt_vegan) and Noah Hyams (@vegpreneur, @vegancuts) on the current state of veganism, the industry shakeout, and what’s actually worth paying attention to.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast is about how it is impossible to achieve vegan purity, even though some claim it!  Join Jason as he takes an urban hike and rants into a microphone about the the state of vegan in 2026.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This podcast is about how it is impossible to achieve vegan purity, even though some claim it!  Join Jason as he takes an urban hike and rants into a microphone about the the state of vegan in 2026. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two restaurants. Two opposite decisions.  One added dairy and eggs to their menu  chasing “flexibility,” broader appeal, and short-term survival.  The other went all in and committed to being 100% vegan.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Two restaurants. Two opposite decisions.  One added dairy and eggs to their menu  chasing “flexibility,” broader appeal, and short-term survival.  The other went all in and committed to being <b>100% vegan</b>.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two restaurants. Two opposite decisions.  One added dairy and eggs to their menu  chasing “flexibility,” broader appeal, and short-term survival.  The other went all in and committed to being <b>100% vegan</b>.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recent confession on Reddit went viral: someone admitted they were paid by a meat-industry group to infiltrate Reddit and other platforms pretending to be vegan, creating fake health scares and sowing doubt about plant-based diets. We break down the thread, what it reveals about industry disinformation, and why it matters for anyone who eats vegan or supports animal-friendly food.  Also Jason breaks down the recent Miyoko's Creamery conflict.   Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A recent confession on Reddit went viral: someone admitted they were <em>paid by a meat-industry group</em> to infiltrate Reddit and other platforms pretending to be vegan, creating fake health scares and sowing doubt about plant-based diets. We break down the thread, what it reveals about industry disinformation, and why it matters for anyone who eats vegan or supports animal-friendly food.  Also Jason breaks down the recent Miyoko&apos;s Creamery conflict.  </p><p>Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1p7kmbn/i_was_paid_to_discredit_veganism_online_ama/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent confession on Reddit went viral: someone admitted they were <em>paid by a meat-industry group</em> to infiltrate Reddit and other platforms pretending to be vegan, creating fake health scares and sowing doubt about plant-based diets. We break down the thread, what it reveals about industry disinformation, and why it matters for anyone who eats vegan or supports animal-friendly food.  Also Jason breaks down the recent Miyoko&apos;s Creamery conflict.  </p><p>Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1p7kmbn/i_was_paid_to_discredit_veganism_online_ama/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Hacks Pod at World Vegan Fest!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Hacks Pod at World Vegan Fest!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here is my speech from World Vegan Fest about my social media journey!   I was nervous, never did anything like it before but I survived!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Here is my speech from World Vegan Fest about my social media journey!   I was nervous, never did anything like it before but I survived! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is my speech from World Vegan Fest about my social media journey!   I was nervous, never did anything like it before but I survived! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Thriving on a Vegan Diet in Japan with Itadakihealthy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the Vegan Hacks Podcast, we’re joined by Leonore, the certified vegan nutritionist and creator of Itadakihealthy,  a coaching and content hub dedicated to helping people thrive on a plant-based diet in Japan. Originally from Germany and now based in Tokyo for over a decade, Leonore shares her journey of building a vibrant vegan community in a country known for its culinary traditions. We talk about how she helps clients find balance, stay healthy, and enjoy plant-based livi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today on the Vegan Hacks Podcast, we’re joined by <b>Leonore</b>, the certified vegan nutritionist and creator of <b>Itadakihealthy, </b> a coaching and content hub dedicated to helping people <em>thrive</em> on a plant-based diet in Japan. Originally from Germany and now based in Tokyo for over a decade, Leonore shares her journey of building a vibrant vegan community in a country known for its culinary traditions. We talk about how she helps clients find balance, stay healthy, and enjoy plant-based living in Japan’s sometimes challenging food landscape.</p><p>Whether you’re vegan in Japan, dreaming of visiting, or just love hearing about global plant-based culture, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tips from one of Japan’s most trusted vegan voices.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Follow on IG: </b></p><p> @itadakihealthy</p><p><a href='https://www.itadakihealthy.com/'><b>https://www.itadakihealthy.com/</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on the Vegan Hacks Podcast, we’re joined by <b>Leonore</b>, the certified vegan nutritionist and creator of <b>Itadakihealthy, </b> a coaching and content hub dedicated to helping people <em>thrive</em> on a plant-based diet in Japan. Originally from Germany and now based in Tokyo for over a decade, Leonore shares her journey of building a vibrant vegan community in a country known for its culinary traditions. We talk about how she helps clients find balance, stay healthy, and enjoy plant-based living in Japan’s sometimes challenging food landscape.</p><p>Whether you’re vegan in Japan, dreaming of visiting, or just love hearing about global plant-based culture, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tips from one of Japan’s most trusted vegan voices.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Follow on IG: </b></p><p> @itadakihealthy</p><p><a href='https://www.itadakihealthy.com/'><b>https://www.itadakihealthy.com/</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Impossible Meat&#39;s Anti-Woke Burger</itunes:title>
    <title>Impossible Meat&#39;s Anti-Woke Burger</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the World Economy Summit, Impossible Foods’ CEO argued that plant-based food has become “too political” and hinted at a future hybrid burger made with both beef and Impossible protein. Here is a link to the entire interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9g-ZwajME&amp;t=624s Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>At the World Economy Summit, Impossible Foods’ CEO argued that plant-based food has become “too political” and hinted at a future <b>hybrid burger</b> made with both beef and Impossible protein.</p><p>Here is a link to the entire interview:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9g-ZwajME&amp;t=624s</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the World Economy Summit, Impossible Foods’ CEO argued that plant-based food has become “too political” and hinted at a future <b>hybrid burger</b> made with both beef and Impossible protein.</p><p>Here is a link to the entire interview:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9g-ZwajME&amp;t=624s</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Vegan Besties Expands, EU Cracks Down, Beyond Meat Crashes</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Big moves, big bans, and big crashes in the plant-based world this week.   Vegan Besties keeps the momentum going with their third location, proving that community and comfort food can still win in a shaky economy. Meanwhile, the EU just voted to ban words like “burger” and “sausage” from plant-based foods (because apparently people can’t tell tofu from a cow). And Beyond Meat’s stock? Yeah… it’s not looking good. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Big moves, big bans, and big crashes in the plant-based world this week.  </p><p>Vegan Besties keeps the momentum going with their <em>third</em> location, proving that community and comfort food can still win in a shaky economy. Meanwhile, the <b>EU just voted to ban words like “burger” and “sausage”</b> from plant-based foods (because apparently people can’t tell tofu from a cow). And Beyond Meat’s stock? Yeah… it’s not looking good.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Big moves, big bans, and big crashes in the plant-based world this week.  </p><p>Vegan Besties keeps the momentum going with their <em>third</em> location, proving that community and comfort food can still win in a shaky economy. Meanwhile, the <b>EU just voted to ban words like “burger” and “sausage”</b> from plant-based foods (because apparently people can’t tell tofu from a cow). And Beyond Meat’s stock? Yeah… it’s not looking good.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Tokyo Vegan Adventures and Beyond’s Billion-Dollar Shakeup</itunes:title>
    <title>Tokyo Vegan Adventures and Beyond’s Billion-Dollar Shakeup</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I take you through the highs and lows of being vegan in Tokyo — from hunting down plant-based eats in the land of green onion overload to navigating the challenges of dining with omnivores. Then we shift gears to the business world: Beyond Meat has announced a major restructuring plan. What does it mean for the future of plant-based meat? Is it a fresh start, or the beginning of the end for the category’s biggest name? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I take you through the highs and lows of being vegan in Tokyo — from hunting down plant-based eats in the land of green onion overload to navigating the challenges of dining with omnivores. Then we shift gears to the business world: Beyond Meat has announced a major restructuring plan. What does it mean for the future of plant-based meat? Is it a fresh start, or the beginning of the end for the category’s biggest name?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I take you through the highs and lows of being vegan in Tokyo — from hunting down plant-based eats in the land of green onion overload to navigating the challenges of dining with omnivores. Then we shift gears to the business world: Beyond Meat has announced a major restructuring plan. What does it mean for the future of plant-based meat? Is it a fresh start, or the beginning of the end for the category’s biggest name?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Interview with Thrilling Bakon’s David W. Jones</itunes:title>
    <title>Interview with Thrilling Bakon’s David W. Jones</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based Thrilling Bakon. David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened up about the challenges of growing a plant-based business in a slow-burn market. more info here https://www.thrillingfoods.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based <em>Thrilling Bakon</em>. David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened up about the challenges of growing a plant-based business in a slow-burn market.</p><p>more info here</p><p>https://www.thrillingfoods.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based <em>Thrilling Bakon</em>. David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened up about the challenges of growing a plant-based business in a slow-burn market.</p><p>more info here</p><p>https://www.thrillingfoods.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Yves Veggie Cuisine Is Shutting Down</itunes:title>
    <title>Yves Veggie Cuisine Is Shutting Down</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yves Veggie Cuisine, a brand that kept vegan eating affordable and accessible for over 40 years is shutting down. Parent company Hain Celestial says they’re focusing on “more profitable brands,” leaving fans stunned and angry. In this episode, we unpack what Yves meant to the plant-based movement, why its quiet closure matters, and what this says about the future of vegan staples under big food corporations. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Yves Veggie Cuisine, a brand that kept vegan eating affordable and accessible for over 40 years is shutting down. Parent company Hain Celestial says they’re focusing on “more profitable brands,” leaving fans stunned and angry. In this episode, we unpack what Yves meant to the plant-based movement, why its quiet closure matters, and what this says about the future of vegan staples under big food corporations.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yves Veggie Cuisine, a brand that kept vegan eating affordable and accessible for over 40 years is shutting down. Parent company Hain Celestial says they’re focusing on “more profitable brands,” leaving fans stunned and angry. In this episode, we unpack what Yves meant to the plant-based movement, why its quiet closure matters, and what this says about the future of vegan staples under big food corporations.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Into the Tofuverse with George Stiffman</itunes:title>
    <title>Into the Tofuverse with George Stiffman</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re talking all things tofu with George Stiffman,  tofu expert, founder of Soycery, and author of the groundbreaking book Broken Cuisine. From ancient tofu traditions to wild varieties you’ve probably never heard of, George takes us deep into the delicious, surprisingly epic world of soy. George's Tofu Buying Guide: https://tofutuesday.substack.com/p/the-best-way-to-get-ahold-of-chinese Folllow George at  IG: @georgethetofuguy IG: @soycery Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re talking all things tofu with <b>George Stiffman, </b> tofu expert, founder of <em>Soycery</em>, and author of the groundbreaking book <em>Broken Cuisine</em>. From ancient tofu traditions to wild varieties you’ve probably never heard of, George takes us deep into the delicious, surprisingly epic world of soy.</p><p>George&apos;s Tofu Buying Guide: https://tofutuesday.substack.com/p/the-best-way-to-get-ahold-of-chinese</p><p>Folllow George at </p><p>IG: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/georgethetofuguy/#'>georgethetofuguy</a></p><p>IG: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/soycery/#'>soycery</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re talking all things tofu with <b>George Stiffman, </b> tofu expert, founder of <em>Soycery</em>, and author of the groundbreaking book <em>Broken Cuisine</em>. From ancient tofu traditions to wild varieties you’ve probably never heard of, George takes us deep into the delicious, surprisingly epic world of soy.</p><p>George&apos;s Tofu Buying Guide: https://tofutuesday.substack.com/p/the-best-way-to-get-ahold-of-chinese</p><p>Folllow George at </p><p>IG: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/georgethetofuguy/#'>georgethetofuguy</a></p><p>IG: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/soycery/#'>soycery</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Rated V for Vegan: Eunice Reyes Unfiltered</itunes:title>
    <title>Rated V for Vegan: Eunice Reyes Unfiltered</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[New episode of Vegan Hacks Pod! I’m joined by the unstoppable Eunice Reyes — aka Rated V for Vegan,  for a lively deep dive into the world of vegan influencing: the wins, the pitfalls, her adventures in vegan travel, and the unexpectedly strange canned meats lurking at your neighborhood Adventist store. Buckle up, you don’t want to miss this one! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>New episode of Vegan Hacks Pod! I’m joined by the unstoppable Eunice Reyes — aka Rated V for Vegan,  for a lively deep dive into the world of vegan influencing: the wins, the pitfalls, her adventures in vegan travel, and the unexpectedly strange canned meats lurking at your neighborhood Adventist store. Buckle up, you don’t want to miss this one!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New episode of Vegan Hacks Pod! I’m joined by the unstoppable Eunice Reyes — aka Rated V for Vegan,  for a lively deep dive into the world of vegan influencing: the wins, the pitfalls, her adventures in vegan travel, and the unexpectedly strange canned meats lurking at your neighborhood Adventist store. Buckle up, you don’t want to miss this one!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Besties Expands, Beyond Gets Pricey, Jason vs. Moby</itunes:title>
    <title>Besties Expands, Beyond Gets Pricey, Jason vs. Moby</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about Besties Vegan Paradise blessing The Grove with its second location (bougie tourists, rejoice). We rant about Beyond Meat and Veggie Grill’s new collab — because who asked for a $27.99 steak filet at a fast casual spot? And yes, Jason airs out his extremely unnecessary beef with Moby. It’s plant-based pettiness at its finest. Tune in and snack along. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk about Besties Vegan Paradise blessing The Grove with its second location (bougie tourists, rejoice). We rant about Beyond Meat and Veggie Grill’s new collab — because who asked for a $27.99 steak filet at a fast casual spot? And yes, Jason airs out his extremely unnecessary <em>beef</em> with Moby. It’s plant-based pettiness at its finest. Tune in and snack along.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk about Besties Vegan Paradise blessing The Grove with its second location (bougie tourists, rejoice). We rant about Beyond Meat and Veggie Grill’s new collab — because who asked for a $27.99 steak filet at a fast casual spot? And yes, Jason airs out his extremely unnecessary <em>beef</em> with Moby. It’s plant-based pettiness at its finest. Tune in and snack along.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Meat Just Gave Up on Flavor?</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Meat Just Gave Up on Flavor?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we unpack Beyond Meat’s bold new product that intentionally doesn’t taste like meat, dig into the labor disputes and alleged union-busting at Rebel Cheese in Austin, and break down why Texas just banned lab-grown meat. It’s messy, it’s political, and it’s all plant-based. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we unpack Beyond Meat’s bold new product that <em>intentionally</em> doesn’t taste like meat, dig into the labor disputes and alleged union-busting at Rebel Cheese in Austin, and break down why Texas just banned lab-grown meat. It’s messy, it’s political, and it’s all plant-based.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we unpack Beyond Meat’s bold new product that <em>intentionally</em> doesn’t taste like meat, dig into the labor disputes and alleged union-busting at Rebel Cheese in Austin, and break down why Texas just banned lab-grown meat. It’s messy, it’s political, and it’s all plant-based.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Taco Bout a Mess? </itunes:title>
    <title>Taco Bout a Mess? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike dive into the Sugar Taco fallout — the rise and messy collapse of a splashy vegan restaurant now accused of mismanagement, health violations, and financial impropriety. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Impossible Foods potentially adding real meat to its plant-based products   Hollywood Reporter Article:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sugar-taco-scandal-investors-health-violations-1236293402/     Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike dive into the Sugar Taco fallout — the rise and messy collapse of a splashy vegan restaurant now accused of mismanagement, health violations, and financial impropriety. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Impossible Foods potentially adding real meat to its plant-based products</b></p><p><br/></p><p>Hollywood Reporter Article: </p><p>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sugar-taco-scandal-investors-health-violations-1236293402/</p><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike dive into the Sugar Taco fallout — the rise and messy collapse of a splashy vegan restaurant now accused of mismanagement, health violations, and financial impropriety. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Impossible Foods potentially adding real meat to its plant-based products</b></p><p><br/></p><p>Hollywood Reporter Article: </p><p>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sugar-taco-scandal-investors-health-violations-1236293402/</p><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Assembling Plant-Based IKEA</itunes:title>
    <title>Assembling Plant-Based IKEA</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike take a trip to the land of flat-pack furniture and meatless meatballs — that’s right, we’re eating our way through IKEA’s plant-based menu. Grab an Allen wrench and a fork — let’s dive in. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike take a trip to the land of flat-pack furniture and meatless meatballs — that’s right, we’re eating our way through IKEA’s plant-based menu. Grab an Allen wrench and a fork — let’s dive in.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike take a trip to the land of flat-pack furniture and meatless meatballs — that’s right, we’re eating our way through IKEA’s plant-based menu. Grab an Allen wrench and a fork — let’s dive in.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Emergency Podcast: Is Meati Cooked? </itunes:title>
    <title>Emergency Podcast: Is Meati Cooked? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meati Foods launched their mycelium steaks and chicken cutlets with huge fanfare and with loads of funding, they were valued at over 650 million but their downfall was swift and dramatic they have recently requested a sale for 4 million dollars. What went wrong? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Meati Foods launched their mycelium steaks and chicken cutlets with huge fanfare and with loads of funding, they were valued at over 650 million but their downfall was swift and dramatic they have recently requested a sale for 4 million dollars. What went wrong?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meati Foods launched their mycelium steaks and chicken cutlets with huge fanfare and with loads of funding, they were valued at over 650 million but their downfall was swift and dramatic they have recently requested a sale for 4 million dollars. What went wrong?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Historic Plant Based Company Files for Bankruptcy</itunes:title>
    <title>Historic Plant Based Company Files for Bankruptcy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: Loma Linda Foods, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: <b>Loma Linda Foods</b>, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: <b>Loma Linda Foods</b>, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bitchen&#39; Sauce Family Drama</itunes:title>
    <title>Bitchen&#39; Sauce Family Drama</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strife, family conflict, betrayal and sauce? We delve into the two conflicting narratives of how Bitchen' sauce was built and the way brands sell products by selling not just a product but a story.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Strife, family conflict, betrayal and sauce? We delve into the two conflicting narratives of how Bitchen&apos; sauce was built and the way brands sell products by selling not just a product but a story. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strife, family conflict, betrayal and sauce? We delve into the two conflicting narratives of how Bitchen&apos; sauce was built and the way brands sell products by selling not just a product but a story. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Mike Tries Mycelium</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Mike Tries Mycelium</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan Mike tries the mycelium steak made by Meati for the first time ever!   Jason helps him cook it!  Comedy ensues!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><em>Vegan Mike tries the mycelium steak made by Meati for the first time ever!   Jason helps him cook it!  Comedy ensues! </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Vegan Mike tries the mycelium steak made by Meati for the first time ever!   Jason helps him cook it!  Comedy ensues! </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan In Alaska and Chef Tony Hyde</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan In Alaska and Chef Tony Hyde</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two interviews!  Clifford Armstrong of Northstar Seitan! and  Chef Tony Hyde of Sattdown Jamaican grill! https://www.northernseitan.com/ @northernseitan Chef Tony Hyde @sattdownjamaicangrill His book: https://www.amazon.sg/Day-Racism-Walked-My-Door/dp/B0DXR733C6#byline_secondary_view_div_1742004225896?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaahsPcG95fn_zxawv_u6n7uedtHLhkQ2MCacMGTDODaQHSzOpRpbWDt-7I_aem_4wTguzP0AxTjAuLwfvaaug Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Two interviews! </p><p>Clifford Armstrong of Northstar Seitan! and  Chef Tony Hyde of Sattdown Jamaican grill!</p><p><a href='https://www.northernseitan.com/'>https://www.northernseitan.com/</a></p><p>@northernseitan</p><p>Chef Tony Hyde</p><p>@<a href='https://www.instagram.com/sattdownjamaicangrill/#'>sattdownjamaicangrill</a></p><p>His book:</p><p>https://www.amazon.sg/Day-Racism-Walked-My-Door/dp/B0DXR733C6#byline_secondary_view_div_1742004225896?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaahsPcG95fn_zxawv_u6n7uedtHLhkQ2MCacMGTDODaQHSzOpRpbWDt-7I_aem_4wTguzP0AxTjAuLwfvaaug</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two interviews! </p><p>Clifford Armstrong of Northstar Seitan! and  Chef Tony Hyde of Sattdown Jamaican grill!</p><p><a href='https://www.northernseitan.com/'>https://www.northernseitan.com/</a></p><p>@northernseitan</p><p>Chef Tony Hyde</p><p>@<a href='https://www.instagram.com/sattdownjamaicangrill/#'>sattdownjamaicangrill</a></p><p>His book:</p><p>https://www.amazon.sg/Day-Racism-Walked-My-Door/dp/B0DXR733C6#byline_secondary_view_div_1742004225896?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaahsPcG95fn_zxawv_u6n7uedtHLhkQ2MCacMGTDODaQHSzOpRpbWDt-7I_aem_4wTguzP0AxTjAuLwfvaaug</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Will Meati Survive?</itunes:title>
    <title>Will Meati Survive?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Major vegan meat company Meati is experiencing a financial crisis, will it survive?  Also an interview with Meati's CCO John Bortells. website: meati.com Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Major vegan meat company Meati is experiencing a financial crisis, will it survive?  Also an interview with Meati&apos;s CCO <b>John Bortells.</b></p><p>website: meati.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Major vegan meat company Meati is experiencing a financial crisis, will it survive?  Also an interview with Meati&apos;s CCO <b>John Bortells.</b></p><p>website: meati.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Are They Marketing Plant Meat Wrong?</itunes:title>
    <title>Are They Marketing Plant Meat Wrong?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about how the major plant based meat companies market their products.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about how the major plant based meat companies market their products. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about how the major plant based meat companies market their products. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1905</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans &amp; Trauma</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans &amp; Trauma</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new study was released that links trauma and lifestyle choice.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A new study was released that links trauma and lifestyle choice. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new study was released that links trauma and lifestyle choice. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Price of Vegan Meat</itunes:title>
    <title>The Price of Vegan Meat</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss a new study that illuminates American's view of plant based meat.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss a new study that illuminates American&apos;s view of plant based meat. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss a new study that illuminates American&apos;s view of plant based meat. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Fancy Food Show Finds</itunes:title>
    <title>Fancy Food Show Finds</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss innovations at the Fancy Food Show.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss innovations at the Fancy Food Show. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss innovations at the Fancy Food Show. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans Staying Alive!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans Staying Alive!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Better late than never, our first podcast of the year!  We talk about the Los Angeles wild fires, vegan restaurants closing and our nomination for a veggie award!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Better late than never, our first podcast of the year!  We talk about the Los Angeles wild fires, vegan restaurants closing and our nomination for a veggie award! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Better late than never, our first podcast of the year!  We talk about the Los Angeles wild fires, vegan restaurants closing and our nomination for a veggie award! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Profit</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Profit</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the recent stock moves of Beyond Meat and their future. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the recent stock moves of Beyond Meat and their future.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the recent stock moves of Beyond Meat and their future.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Restaurants at a Crossroads?</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Restaurants at a Crossroads?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about Crossroads Calabasas closing and a micro concept that might be a new future for vegan restaurants.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk about Crossroads Calabasas closing and a micro concept that might be a new future for vegan restaurants. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk about Crossroads Calabasas closing and a micro concept that might be a new future for vegan restaurants. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Media Bias Against Vegans</itunes:title>
    <title>Media Bias Against Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about a vegan reddit drama. Also Jason uncovers media bias against vegans regard an Oxford vegan food study.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a vegan reddit drama. Also Jason uncovers media bias against vegans regard an Oxford vegan food study. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a vegan reddit drama. Also Jason uncovers media bias against vegans regard an Oxford vegan food study. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/16225679-media-bias-against-vegans.mp3" length="12829749" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1058</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Drama Alert! </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Drama Alert! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Thanksgiving Eve and there is some major vegan tension in the air!  Jason and Mike discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It&apos;s Thanksgiving Eve and there is some major vegan tension in the air!  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&apos;s Thanksgiving Eve and there is some major vegan tension in the air!  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Miss Manners &amp; The Shameful Vegan</itunes:title>
    <title>Miss Manners &amp; The Shameful Vegan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about a Miss Manner scenario involving a vegan shaming an omnivore host.  Who is to blame?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a Miss Manner scenario involving a vegan shaming an omnivore host.  Who is to blame? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a Miss Manner scenario involving a vegan shaming an omnivore host.  Who is to blame? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Meat Owes You Money?</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Meat Owes You Money?</title>
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    <itunes:title>Thanksgiving Survival</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about Trader Joe's bringing back it's vegan holiday roast and Jason offers his Thanksgiving survival guide for vegans in a hostile omnivore environment.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Mike Goes to the Last Sweet Tomatoes </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Mike Goes to the Last Sweet Tomatoes </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike travels all the way to Tucson Arizona to go to the last Sweet Tomatoes aka Soup Plantation on the planet.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike travels all the way to Tucson Arizona to go to the last Sweet Tomatoes aka Soup Plantation on the planet. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Krabby Patty</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Krabby Patty</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike travel to Monty's to get an all vegan Krabby Patty meal.  They talk about food additives, vegan fast food and marketing.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike travel to Monty&apos;s to get an all vegan Krabby Patty meal.  They talk about food additives, vegan fast food and marketing. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Lizzo Stops Being Vegan </itunes:title>
    <title>Lizzo Stops Being Vegan </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, companies stop being vegan, celebrities break the rules and one of the most celebrated vegans, becomes an omnivore and posts about on the internet.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, companies stop being vegan, celebrities break the rules and one of the most celebrated vegans, becomes an omnivore and posts about on the internet. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, companies stop being vegan, celebrities break the rules and one of the most celebrated vegans, becomes an omnivore and posts about on the internet. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Meat Troubles</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Meat Troubles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A dive into why Beyond Meat became a stock market loser.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A dive into why Beyond Meat became a stock market loser. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A dive into why Beyond Meat became a stock market loser. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Katz&#39;s Deli Goes Vegan for 4 hours</itunes:title>
    <title>Katz&#39;s Deli Goes Vegan for 4 hours</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The NYC Katz's Deli offered a vegan pastrami for four hours and it some how managed to make both vegans and carnivores angry.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The NYC Katz&apos;s Deli offered a vegan pastrami for four hours and it some how managed to make both vegans and carnivores angry. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The NYC Katz&apos;s Deli offered a vegan pastrami for four hours and it some how managed to make both vegans and carnivores angry. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sweet Tomatoes at the Soup Plantation </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike has a plan to travel to another state for only one purpose:  Visit the last and only, all you can eat salad bar, known as Sweet Tomatoes (or Soup Plantation depending on the region).   We talk about it.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike has a plan to travel to another state for only one purpose:  Visit the last and only, all you can eat salad bar, known as Sweet Tomatoes (or Soup Plantation depending on the region).   We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike has a plan to travel to another state for only one purpose:  Visit the last and only, all you can eat salad bar, known as Sweet Tomatoes (or Soup Plantation depending on the region).   We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Was Vegandale A Vegan Fyre Festival? </itunes:title>
    <title>Was Vegandale A Vegan Fyre Festival? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reports of angry patrons, exploited vendors and unsafe conditions surround the Vegandale New York City event. Jason and Mike talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Hart House Chain Abruptly Closes</itunes:title>
    <title>Hart House Chain Abruptly Closes</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly.  Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly.  Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hart House, the Kevin Hart plant based fast food chain, shut down all of its branches abruptly.  Jason and Mike delve into the questions why a well financed venture could fail. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Road to Salaya!</itunes:title>
    <title>Road to Salaya!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All the podcast plans fell through, but Jason and Mike were able to dash off this podcast on the road to one of the best Thai Vegan Spots in Los Angeles, Salaya Kitchen. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Powder That Turns Into Chicken The Future?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Powder That Turns Into Chicken The Future?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 getting into the vegen chicken business in a very unique way with their Terra Meat.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Jenny and Heather of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen</itunes:title>
    <title>Jenny and Heather of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City.  https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/ https://sporkfoods.com/ IG: @heysunshinekitchen IG: @sporkfoods Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City. </p><p><a href='https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/'>https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/</a></p><p><a href='https://sporkfoods.com/'>https://sporkfoods.com/</a></p><p>IG: @heysunshinekitchen</p><p>IG: @sporkfoods</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks with Jenny Engle and Heather Golden Ray of Hey Sunshine Kitchen and all vegan fast casual restaurant in Culver City. </p><p><a href='https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/'>https://www.heysunshinekitchen.com/</a></p><p><a href='https://sporkfoods.com/'>https://sporkfoods.com/</a></p><p>IG: @heysunshinekitchen</p><p>IG: @sporkfoods</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Why is Vegan Food So Expensive?</itunes:title>
    <title>Why is Vegan Food So Expensive?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive!   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive!  </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In a rare solo VHP, Jason wonders why vegan packaged items are so expensive!  </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Can Republicans be Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Can Republicans be Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Jackfruit sold out at the RNC which leads to a debate about who can and cannot be vegan. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mushrooms or Mold? The Meati Drama!</itunes:title>
    <title>Mushrooms or Mold? The Meati Drama!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit.  Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit.  Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the vegan meat company Meati that was recently hit with a false advertising class action lawsuit.  Is there meat made from mushroom root or red mold? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Will Beyond Meat Survive? </itunes:title>
    <title>Will Beyond Meat Survive? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks.   Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks.   Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks try to decode Beyond Meat’s dire financial situation that has come to light with a recent news reports of restructuring talks.   Will the biggest alt-meat company in the world survive?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Panda Express Disappointment</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Panda Express Disappointment</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.  Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,  Oregon.  https://www.therealmrefillery.com/ IG: @therealmrefillery Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.  Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,  Oregon. </p><p><a href='https://www.therealmrefillery.com/'>https://www.therealmrefillery.com/</a><br/>IG: @therealmrefillery</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Panda Express releases the Beyond Orange Chicken again, this time in a lot less stores.  Also an interview with Ryan Allen Snipes of the Realm refillery, Portland,  Oregon. </p><p><a href='https://www.therealmrefillery.com/'>https://www.therealmrefillery.com/</a><br/>IG: @therealmrefillery</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Juicy Marbles Co-Founder Vladimir Mićković</itunes:title>
    <title>Juicy Marbles Co-Founder Vladimir Mićković</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion with Juicy Marbles co-founder Vladimir Mićković, one of the most creative and innovative vegan meat companies in the world. https://juicymarbles.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A discussion with Juicy Marbles co-founder Vladimir Mićković, one of the most creative and innovative vegan meat companies in the world.</p><p>https://juicymarbles.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A discussion with Juicy Marbles co-founder Vladimir Mićković, one of the most creative and innovative vegan meat companies in the world.</p><p>https://juicymarbles.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Impossible Meat Banking on Competitive Eating Champion</itunes:title>
    <title>Impossible Meat Banking on Competitive Eating Champion</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan burger joint Burgerlords changes their menu to offer no vegan options and Impossible meat gets involved in competitive eating.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vegan burger joint Burgerlords changes their menu to offer no vegan options and Impossible meat gets involved in competitive eating. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegan burger joint Burgerlords changes their menu to offer no vegan options and Impossible meat gets involved in competitive eating. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans Protest Sage Bistro!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans Protest Sage Bistro!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Protesters shut down Sage Bistro on Father's Day due to the once all vegan restaurant adding meat to the menu. Are protests like this effective, or do they add fuel to the "culture war" narrative? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Protesters shut down Sage Bistro on Father&apos;s Day due to the once all vegan restaurant adding meat to the menu. Are protests like this effective, or do they add fuel to the &quot;culture war&quot; narrative?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Protesters shut down Sage Bistro on Father&apos;s Day due to the once all vegan restaurant adding meat to the menu. Are protests like this effective, or do they add fuel to the &quot;culture war&quot; narrative?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A New Argument Against Vegans Discovered!  </itunes:title>
    <title>A New Argument Against Vegans Discovered!  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Has a new argument against vegans been discovered?  A spirted debate between Jason and Mike about statements made by popular YouTuber and former vegan, Cosmic Skeptic. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Has a new argument against vegans been discovered?  A spirted debate between Jason and Mike about statements made by popular YouTuber and former vegan, Cosmic Skeptic.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Has a new argument against vegans been discovered?  A spirted debate between Jason and Mike about statements made by popular YouTuber and former vegan, Cosmic Skeptic.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans Trying the Most Realistic Vegan Steak on the Planet</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans Trying the Most Realistic Vegan Steak on the Planet</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Both vegan for over a decade, Mike and Jason try some of the most realistic vegan steak in the market, Juicy Marbles.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Both vegan for over a decade, Mike and Jason try some of the most realistic vegan steak in the market, Juicy Marbles.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Both vegan for over a decade, Mike and Jason try some of the most realistic vegan steak in the market, Juicy Marbles.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is the Dairy Industry Taking Over Your Feed?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is the Dairy Industry Taking Over Your Feed?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The dairy lobby is taking credit for viral trends that used dairy as a centerpiece that were not marked as paid partnerships and appeared to be organic videos.  However, some influencers were on “The Dairy Dream Team.” Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The dairy lobby is taking credit for viral trends that used dairy as a centerpiece that were not marked as paid partnerships and appeared to be organic videos.  However, some influencers were on “The Dairy Dream Team.”</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The dairy lobby is taking credit for viral trends that used dairy as a centerpiece that were not marked as paid partnerships and appeared to be organic videos.  However, some influencers were on “The Dairy Dream Team.”</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Washington Post Trashes Vegan Bacon</itunes:title>
    <title>The Washington Post Trashes Vegan Bacon</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike are on a journey to get a vegan meal deal in Koreatown.  Meanwhile,  they talk about the Washington Post's ranking of vegan bacons, beyond meat lashing out at vegans and Emo straight edge vegan icon Davey Havok. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike are on a journey to get a vegan meal deal in Koreatown.  Meanwhile,  they talk about the Washington Post&apos;s ranking of vegan bacons, beyond meat lashing out at vegans and Emo straight edge vegan icon Davey Havok.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike are on a journey to get a vegan meal deal in Koreatown.  Meanwhile,  they talk about the Washington Post&apos;s ranking of vegan bacons, beyond meat lashing out at vegans and Emo straight edge vegan icon Davey Havok.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Bans Lab Grown Meat </itunes:title>
    <title>Florida Bans Lab Grown Meat </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that outlaws the manufacture and distribution of so-called “lab-grown” meat in the state as a threat to Florida agriculture. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis states.  Jason and Mike discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that outlaws the manufacture and distribution of so-called “lab-grown” meat in the state as a threat to Florida agriculture. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis states.  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that outlaws the manufacture and distribution of so-called “lab-grown” meat in the state as a threat to Florida agriculture. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis states.  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Impossible Meat Looks For New Carnivorous Customers</itunes:title>
    <title>Impossible Meat Looks For New Carnivorous Customers</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike debate the new Impossible Meat rebrand and commercial as they go after a new customer base: Meat eaters.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike debate the new Impossible Meat rebrand and commercial as they go after a new customer base: Meat eaters. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike debate the new Impossible Meat rebrand and commercial as they go after a new customer base: Meat eaters. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Carl&#39;s Jr. Stops Selling Beyond Burger</itunes:title>
    <title>Carl&#39;s Jr. Stops Selling Beyond Burger</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan Mike is shocked and outraged by the discontinuing of one of his favorite junk food indulgences!  Jason and Mike also talk about the Impossible Ranch.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Mike is shocked and outraged by the discontinuing of one of his favorite junk food indulgences!  Jason and Mike also talk about the Impossible Ranch. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Mike is shocked and outraged by the discontinuing of one of his favorite junk food indulgences!  Jason and Mike also talk about the Impossible Ranch. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sage Bistro Stops Being Vegan </itunes:title>
    <title>Sage Bistro Stops Being Vegan </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sage Bistro,  a popular vegan chain restaurant in Los Angeles is vegan no more, Jason and Mike talk about the fallout.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sage Bistro,  a popular vegan chain restaurant in Los Angeles is vegan no more, Jason and Mike talk about the fallout. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A Mass Extinction Event for Vegan Start Ups?</itunes:title>
    <title>A Mass Extinction Event for Vegan Start Ups?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are all our favorite new vegan food items going to go away if there is a vegan startup mass extinction event? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are all our favorite new vegan food items going to go away if there is a vegan startup mass extinction event?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are all our favorite new vegan food items going to go away if there is a vegan startup mass extinction event?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Martian Space Cows: Will Growing Meat in a Lab Become a Crime?</itunes:title>
    <title>Martian Space Cows: Will Growing Meat in a Lab Become a Crime?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about a new trend where GOP lawmakers are trying to outlaw lab grown meat.  Also can the Tesla Cybertruck represent a vegan company? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a new trend where GOP lawmakers are trying to outlaw lab grown meat.  Also can the Tesla Cybertruck represent a vegan company?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about a new trend where GOP lawmakers are trying to outlaw lab grown meat.  Also can the Tesla Cybertruck represent a vegan company?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan in Prison</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan in Prison</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, maintaining a vegan lifestyle in prison.  Also a live "ASK A VEGAN ANYTHING!" free-for-all! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, maintaining a vegan lifestyle in prison.  Also a live &quot;ASK A VEGAN ANYTHING!&quot; free-for-all!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, maintaining a vegan lifestyle in prison.  Also a live &quot;ASK A VEGAN ANYTHING!&quot; free-for-all!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1424</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan IKEA</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan IKEA</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the selection of vegan finds at IKEA! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the selection of vegan finds at IKEA!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the selection of vegan finds at IKEA!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1605</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond 4.0 and Where&#39;s Meati?</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond 4.0 and Where&#39;s Meati?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about trying the new Beyond 4.0 meat also his experience at Expo West at the Impossible booth.  Also Meati, a popular protein was apparently not at the Expo.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about trying the new Beyond 4.0 meat also his experience at Expo West at the Impossible booth.  Also Meati, a popular protein was apparently not at the Expo. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about trying the new Beyond 4.0 meat also his experience at Expo West at the Impossible booth.  Also Meati, a popular protein was apparently not at the Expo. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1435</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Oscar Mayer Vegan - How Hot Dogs are Made!</itunes:title>
    <title>Oscar Mayer Vegan - How Hot Dogs are Made!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone is coming out with new vegan hot dogs, even Oscar Mayer!  Jason and Mike talk about these new plant based offerings and also journey into the heart of darkness and see how animal hot dogs are made.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone is coming out with new vegan hot dogs, even Oscar Mayer!  Jason and Mike talk about these new plant based offerings and also journey into the heart of darkness and see how animal hot dogs are made. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone is coming out with new vegan hot dogs, even Oscar Mayer!  Jason and Mike talk about these new plant based offerings and also journey into the heart of darkness and see how animal hot dogs are made. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1903</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>The Doughnut That Shook The Internet </itunes:title>
    <title>The Doughnut That Shook The Internet </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about the the doughnut drama that changed everything.  Accusations that a baker resold doughnuts from Dunkin’ under the guise they were vegan and gluten-free. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the the doughnut drama that changed everything.  Accusations that a baker resold doughnuts from Dunkin’ under the guise they were vegan and gluten-free.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the the doughnut drama that changed everything.  Accusations that a baker resold doughnuts from Dunkin’ under the guise they were vegan and gluten-free.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Chili Eating Champion Mike Jack! </itunes:title>
    <title>Chili Eating Champion Mike Jack! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with Mike Jack, vegan and World Chilli Pepper Eating Champion!  Socials:  @mikejackeatsheat www.mikejackeatsheat.com/   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk with Mike Jack, vegan and World Chilli Pepper Eating Champion!<br/><br/>Socials:<br/> @mikejackeatsheat<br/>www.mikejackeatsheat.com/</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk with Mike Jack, vegan and World Chilli Pepper Eating Champion!<br/><br/>Socials:<br/> @mikejackeatsheat<br/>www.mikejackeatsheat.com/</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is the Meat Lobby Targeting Gen Z on Social Media?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is the Meat Lobby Targeting Gen Z on Social Media?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about how the Dairy and Meat lobby are using social media to target Gen Z.  Also a new segment "Ask Vegan Hacks Pod." Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about how the Dairy and Meat lobby are using social media to target Gen Z.  Also a new segment &quot;Ask Vegan Hacks Pod.&quot;</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about how the Dairy and Meat lobby are using social media to target Gen Z.  Also a new segment &quot;Ask Vegan Hacks Pod.&quot;</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Brush with Vegan Greatness! </itunes:title>
    <title>Brush with Vegan Greatness! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason has an encounter with a super famous vegan actress.  Mike talks about his trip to Greece.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason has an encounter with a super famous vegan actress.  Mike talks about his trip to Greece. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason has an encounter with a super famous vegan actress.  Mike talks about his trip to Greece. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Chilling with Bezos at Mendocino Farms </itunes:title>
    <title>Chilling with Bezos at Mendocino Farms </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the new vegan Philly Cheesesteak at Mendocino Farms,  They also discuss a new AI generated ad by the vegan company NotCo. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the new vegan Philly Cheesesteak at Mendocino Farms,  They also discuss a new AI generated ad by the vegan company NotCo.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the new vegan Philly Cheesesteak at Mendocino Farms,  They also discuss a new AI generated ad by the vegan company NotCo.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Can Next Level Burger Save Veggie Grill?</itunes:title>
    <title>Can Next Level Burger Save Veggie Grill?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the news of a blockbuster vegan fast food merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, Jason and Mike discuss the future of Veggie Grill.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>With the news of a blockbuster vegan fast food merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, Jason and Mike discuss the future of Veggie Grill. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the news of a blockbuster vegan fast food merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, Jason and Mike discuss the future of Veggie Grill. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Deli Meat with Prime Roots CEO Kimberlie Le</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Deli Meat with Prime Roots CEO Kimberlie Le</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason chats with Prime Roots Co-Founder and CEO Kimberlie Le, the maker of game-changing vegan deli meats made from Koji.   https://www.primeroots.com/ @primeroots  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason chats with Prime Roots Co-Founder and CEO Kimberlie Le, the maker of game-changing vegan deli meats made from Koji.  <br/>https://www.primeroots.com/<br/>@primeroots</p><h1><br/></h1><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason chats with Prime Roots Co-Founder and CEO Kimberlie Le, the maker of game-changing vegan deli meats made from Koji.  <br/>https://www.primeroots.com/<br/>@primeroots</p><h1><br/></h1><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/14416527-vegan-deli-meat-with-prime-roots-ceo-kimberlie-le.mp3" length="11436659" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Are Vegan Men Perceived As Less Masculine? </itunes:title>
    <title>Are Vegan Men Perceived As Less Masculine? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about Thai coconuts and a new study that concerns the perception of vegan men as being less masculine.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about Thai coconuts and a new study that concerns the perception of vegan men as being less masculine. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about Thai coconuts and a new study that concerns the perception of vegan men as being less masculine. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1518</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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    <title>Is &quot;You Are What You Eat&quot; Netflix Doc Vegan Propaganda?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A lively debate ensues Jason and Mike debate how effective the Netflix Documentary is in changing minds.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A lively debate ensues Jason and Mike debate how effective the Netflix Documentary is in changing minds. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Can a Home Cook Replicate Just Egg?</itunes:title>
    <title>Can a Home Cook Replicate Just Egg?</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Trader Joe&#39;s Wrap Up</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A wrap up of  the vegan items that were discontinued and introduced at Trader Joes in 2023.  Also a discussion of the COP 28 conference in Dubai.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A wrap up of  the vegan items that were discontinued and introduced at Trader Joes in 2023.  Also a discussion of the COP 28 conference in Dubai. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A wrap up of  the vegan items that were discontinued and introduced at Trader Joes in 2023.  Also a discussion of the COP 28 conference in Dubai. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Terror at Taco Bell</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Terror at Taco Bell</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason copes with tasting beef for the first time in 14 years because of a mistake at Taco Bell.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason copes with tasting beef for the first time in 14 years because of a mistake at Taco Bell. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason copes with tasting beef for the first time in 14 years because of a mistake at Taco Bell. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mission Impossible Meat?  </itunes:title>
    <title>Mission Impossible Meat?  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike break down an interview with the CEO of Impossible Meat.  Will a reposition of the brand toward meat eaters help it thrive?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike break down an interview with the CEO of Impossible Meat.  Will a reposition of the brand toward meat eaters help it thrive? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike break down an interview with the CEO of Impossible Meat.  Will a reposition of the brand toward meat eaters help it thrive? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Ellie Laks of The Gentle Barn</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A fascinating discussion with Ellie Laks, author, animal communicator and founder of The Gentle Barn Sanctuary.   IG: @ellielaks IG: @thegentlebarn TT: @thegentlebarn https://www.gentlebarn.org/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A fascinating discussion with Ellie Laks, author, animal communicator and founder of The Gentle Barn Sanctuary.  <br/>IG: @ellielaks<br/>IG: @thegentlebarn<br/>TT: @thegentlebarn<br/>https://www.gentlebarn.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A fascinating discussion with Ellie Laks, author, animal communicator and founder of The Gentle Barn Sanctuary.  <br/>IG: @ellielaks<br/>IG: @thegentlebarn<br/>TT: @thegentlebarn<br/>https://www.gentlebarn.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Diet Wins Stanford Med Twins Study </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Diet Wins Stanford Med Twins Study </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike talk about his vegan experience at the Golden Coral.  Jason talks about the new Kraft boxed vegan mac and cheese.  They also discuss the breakthrough study of twins and diet that validates the positive impact a vegan diet provides.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike talk about his vegan experience at the Golden Coral.  Jason talks about the new Kraft boxed vegan mac and cheese.  They also discuss the breakthrough study of twins and diet that validates the positive impact a vegan diet provides. </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A Vegan Brand Adds Meat And Beyond Struggles</itunes:title>
    <title>A Vegan Brand Adds Meat And Beyond Struggles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mings Bings was an all plant based brand, until they decided to add meat and poultry to their products.  Also Beyond Meat struggles for survival.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mings Bings was an all plant based brand, until they decided to add meat and poultry to their products.  Also Beyond Meat struggles for survival. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mings Bings was an all plant based brand, until they decided to add meat and poultry to their products.  Also Beyond Meat struggles for survival. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>MilkPep Strikes Again! </itunes:title>
    <title>MilkPep Strikes Again! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the new promotion by the milk lobby (MilkPep) that has enlists Queen Latifah and other celebrities to promote dairy milk.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the new promotion by the milk lobby (MilkPep) that has enlists Queen Latifah and other celebrities to promote dairy milk.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the new promotion by the milk lobby (MilkPep) that has enlists Queen Latifah and other celebrities to promote dairy milk.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide for Vegans</itunes:title>
    <title>Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide for Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you going to an omnivore Thanksgiving, listen to this first!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you going to an omnivore Thanksgiving, listen to this first! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you going to an omnivore Thanksgiving, listen to this first! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Friendsgiving Roasts</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Friendsgiving Roasts</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[New corporate moves at vegan dairy company Miyoko's Creamery might change everything.  A discussion of Vegan Friendsgiving roasts available. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>New corporate moves at vegan dairy company Miyoko&apos;s Creamery might change everything.  A discussion of Vegan Friendsgiving roasts available.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New corporate moves at vegan dairy company Miyoko&apos;s Creamery might change everything.  A discussion of Vegan Friendsgiving roasts available.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Burger Battle - Monty&#39;s Vs Plant Power</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Burger Battle - Monty&#39;s Vs Plant Power</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike travel to two top vegan burger spots and determine who makes the best burger.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike travel to two top vegan burger spots and determine who makes the best burger. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Can Fuel Be Vegan?  </itunes:title>
    <title>Can Fuel Be Vegan?  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike Keller introduces us to bio fuel, can this be the answer to our climate crisis?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike Keller introduces us to bio fuel, can this be the answer to our climate crisis? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike Keller introduces us to bio fuel, can this be the answer to our climate crisis? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="66.123" duration="20.5" />
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    <itunes:title>Captain Vegan </itunes:title>
    <title>Captain Vegan </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason has a new opportunity for Mike:  Captain Vegan.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason has a new opportunity for Mike:  Captain Vegan. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason has a new opportunity for Mike:  Captain Vegan. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Search for Nacho Cheese in Hollywood! </itunes:title>
    <title>The Search for Nacho Cheese in Hollywood! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a repost, cause I understand some platforms didn't get it!  So enjoy if this is your first time, or listen again!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This is a repost, cause I understand some platforms didn&apos;t get it!  So enjoy if this is your first time, or listen again! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a repost, cause I understand some platforms didn&apos;t get it!  So enjoy if this is your first time, or listen again! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Into the Heart of Darkness for Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Cheese</itunes:title>
    <title>Into the Heart of Darkness for Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Cheese</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A strange and surreal night looking for vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A strange and surreal night looking for vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A strange and surreal night looking for vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Some Kombucha is Not Made with Love</itunes:title>
    <title>Some Kombucha is Not Made with Love</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about Kombucha, how it's made and where it comes from!   They discuss a recent judgement regarding labor abuses by a major Kombucha player.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about Kombucha, how it&apos;s made and where it comes from!   They discuss a recent judgement regarding labor abuses by a major Kombucha player. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about Kombucha, how it&apos;s made and where it comes from!   They discuss a recent judgement regarding labor abuses by a major Kombucha player. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Taco Bells Launches Vegan Nacho Cheese and VeganHacksPod Is Responsible</itunes:title>
    <title>Taco Bells Launches Vegan Nacho Cheese and VeganHacksPod Is Responsible</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason takes credit for the new vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell.  Also Mike talks about his vegan travels in Argentina and Brazil and learning how to be a  food influencer.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason takes credit for the new vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell.  Also Mike talks about his vegan travels in Argentina and Brazil and learning how to be a  food influencer.   </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason takes credit for the new vegan nacho cheese at Taco Bell.  Also Mike talks about his vegan travels in Argentina and Brazil and learning how to be a  food influencer.   </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Existential Vegan Crisis and Mike Went to Dollywood</itunes:title>
    <title>Existential Vegan Crisis and Mike Went to Dollywood</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about his existential vegan crisis and wonders are human's just rotten to the core?  Mike talks about his trip to Dollywood.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about his existential vegan crisis and wonders are human&apos;s just rotten to the core? <br/>Mike talks about his trip to Dollywood. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about his existential vegan crisis and wonders are human&apos;s just rotten to the core? <br/>Mike talks about his trip to Dollywood. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Hot Tongue Pizza in Hot Water with Vegans?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Hot Tongue Pizza in Hot Water with Vegans?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Jason and Mike talk about vinegar eels, vegan cats and vegan controversy at Hot Tongue Pizza, a previously vegan pizza joint that changed its menu with dairy.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Our Jason and Mike talk about vinegar eels, vegan cats and vegan controversy at Hot Tongue Pizza, a previously vegan pizza joint that changed its menu with dairy. </b></p><p> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Our Jason and Mike talk about vinegar eels, vegan cats and vegan controversy at Hot Tongue Pizza, a previously vegan pizza joint that changed its menu with dairy. </b></p><p> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Has Just Egg Cracked?</itunes:title>
    <title>Has Just Egg Cracked?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the problems at the Just Egg company and their lab grown meat division Good Meat.  Is the popular plant based egg alternative having growing pains or is it a deeper issue?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the problems at the Just Egg company and their lab grown meat division Good Meat.  Is the popular plant based egg alternative having growing pains or is it a deeper issue? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the problems at the Just Egg company and their lab grown meat division Good Meat.  Is the popular plant based egg alternative having growing pains or is it a deeper issue? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Gaz Oakley Has Hens</itunes:title>
    <title>Gaz Oakley Has Hens</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Famous plant based chef and lifestyle influencer YouTuber Gaz Oakley, got some chickens for his farm.  Should vegans own chickens?  Is he doing the right thing?  Jason and Mike discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Famous plant based chef and lifestyle influencer YouTuber Gaz Oakley, got some chickens for his farm.  Should vegans own chickens?  Is he doing the right thing?  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Famous plant based chef and lifestyle influencer YouTuber Gaz Oakley, got some chickens for his farm.  Should vegans own chickens?  Is he doing the right thing?  Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Mike Learns to Airfry! </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Mike Learns to Airfry! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason instructs vegan Mike the basics of Airfrying. They make some vegan junk food classics! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason instructs vegan Mike the basics of Airfrying. They make some vegan junk food classics!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason instructs vegan Mike the basics of Airfrying. They make some vegan junk food classics!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1150</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Is Beyond Dead Meat?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Beyond Dead Meat?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beyond Meat's sales have fallen over 30%, does this signal the demise of the vegan meat powerhouse?  Why did this happen?  We talk about it.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Beyond Meat&apos;s sales have fallen over 30%, does this signal the demise of the vegan meat powerhouse?  Why did this happen?  We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beyond Meat&apos;s sales have fallen over 30%, does this signal the demise of the vegan meat powerhouse?  Why did this happen?  We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>From Bacteria to Fungi  - Future Vegan Protein</itunes:title>
    <title>From Bacteria to Fungi  - Future Vegan Protein</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about an article in Nature that breaks down future sustainable protein sources for human kind.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about an article in Nature that breaks down future sustainable protein sources for human kind. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about an article in Nature that breaks down future sustainable protein sources for human kind. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Rick Ross Vegandale Controversy </itunes:title>
    <title>The Rick Ross Vegandale Controversy </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A major vegan event, Vegandale hired rapper Rick Ross to headline their event.  Many vegans are not happy because Rick Ross comes from the omnivore world and even owns 30 Wingstop franchises.  Is this a travesty or a teaching moment?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A major vegan event, Vegandale hired rapper Rick Ross to headline their event.  Many vegans are not happy because Rick Ross comes from the omnivore world and even owns 30 Wingstop franchises.  Is this a travesty or a teaching moment? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A major vegan event, Vegandale hired rapper Rick Ross to headline their event.  Many vegans are not happy because Rick Ross comes from the omnivore world and even owns 30 Wingstop franchises.  Is this a travesty or a teaching moment? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Will Veggie Grill Survive?</itunes:title>
    <title>Will Veggie Grill Survive?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks talk about the struggling all vegan fast food franchise Veggie Grill.  Can this breakthrough vegan franchise survive? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about the struggling all vegan fast food franchise Veggie Grill.  Can this breakthrough vegan franchise survive?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about the struggling all vegan fast food franchise Veggie Grill.  Can this breakthrough vegan franchise survive?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="112.148" duration="18.5" />
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    <itunes:title> When Vegan Restaurants Go Omnivore</itunes:title>
    <title> When Vegan Restaurants Go Omnivore</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the landmark Oxford University study how climate change is related to diet. They also discuss two local vegan restaurants, one goes omnivore the other goes out of business.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the landmark Oxford University study how climate change is related to diet. They also discuss two local vegan restaurants, one goes omnivore the other goes out of business. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the landmark Oxford University study how climate change is related to diet. They also discuss two local vegan restaurants, one goes omnivore the other goes out of business. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Are Companies Afraid of Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Are Companies Afraid of Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike has a vegan adventure in Legoland.  Manufacturers are shying away from the term “vegan” and stamping their products “plant based.” Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike has a vegan adventure in Legoland.  Manufacturers are shying away from the term “vegan” and stamping their products “plant based.”</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike has a vegan adventure in Legoland.  Manufacturers are shying away from the term “vegan” and stamping their products “plant based.”</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>FDA Approves Lab Grown Chicken, Is it Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>FDA Approves Lab Grown Chicken, Is it Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two companies Upside Food and Good Meat are going to selling their lab grown chicken in the United States.  Is it vegan? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Two companies Upside Food and Good Meat are going to selling their lab grown chicken in the United States.  Is it vegan?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two companies Upside Food and Good Meat are going to selling their lab grown chicken in the United States.  Is it vegan?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/13157289-fda-approves-lab-grown-chicken-is-it-vegan.mp3" length="13932536" type="audio/mpeg" />
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Grievance Podcast</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Grievance Podcast</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason has a less than stellar experience at a trendy vegan eatery. Do some upscale vegan restaurants treat their customers poorly on purpose?  Also amazing vegan news! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Hacks Live - Ask Us Anything! </itunes:title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Various Veganhackspod questions answered to the best of our ability! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A Vegan Cooking Catastrophe</itunes:title>
    <title>A Vegan Cooking Catastrophe</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a very special episode!  Jason attempts to teach Mike how to cook vegan chickpea scrambled eggs.   Will it be successful or a cooking catastrophe?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a very special episode!  Jason attempts to teach Mike how to cook vegan chickpea scrambled eggs.   Will it be successful or a cooking catastrophe? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Vegan Crunchwrap Episode</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Travel with us to Taco Bell to try the all vegan crunchwrap!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Oreo is Not Vegan</itunes:title>
    <title>The Oreo is Not Vegan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's episode: Vegan on vegan carnage and Oreos are not vegan! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today&apos;s episode: Vegan on vegan carnage and Oreos are not vegan!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Hart House Vegan Fast Food’s Last Hope?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Hart House Vegan Fast Food’s Last Hope?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the road Mike and Jason talk vegan food on the road to Hart House, a new plant based chain founded by Kevin Hart.   They also talk about the great Orca uprising and Mike’s vegan experience in Costa Rica.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On the road Mike and Jason talk vegan food on the road to Hart House, a new plant based chain founded by Kevin Hart.   They also talk about the great Orca uprising and Mike’s vegan experience in Costa Rica. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Answering Your Questions!</itunes:title>
    <title>Answering Your Questions!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike take live questions from the audience, they talk about making vegan eggs, the best Los Angeles vegan spots and much more.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike take live questions from the audience, they talk about making vegan eggs, the best Los Angeles vegan spots and much more. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to be a Cheapskate Vegan </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be a Cheapskate Vegan </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A step by step approach on how to be a cheapskate vegan!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A step by step approach on how to be a cheapskate vegan! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A step by step approach on how to be a cheapskate vegan! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sacha Inchi Power with Aaron Gailmor of Brass Roots</itunes:title>
    <title>Sacha Inchi Power with Aaron Gailmor of Brass Roots</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with Aaron Gailmor founder of Brass Roots.   Brass Roots uses the Sacha Inchi  Seed to create high  protein packed, allergen free snacks.   website: https://brassrootsfood.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk with Aaron Gailmor founder of Brass Roots.   Brass Roots uses the Sacha Inchi  Seed to create high  protein packed, allergen free snacks.  <br/>website:<br/>https://brassrootsfood.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>What is a Social Omnivore?</itunes:title>
    <title>What is a Social Omnivore?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the newest lifestyle trend; The Social Omnivore: Vegan at home, omnivore with friends and family.  Is this the real deal? Would a vegan ever approve of this? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Vegan Leather a Scam?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Vegan Leather a Scam?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks are recording from the road, they talk about the sustainability issues with vegan leather.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks are recording from the road, they talk about the sustainability issues with vegan leather.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Goat Snuggling Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Goat Snuggling Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about the recent controversy surrounding  goat snuggling .  Overall it is not good in many situations, however,  is it constructive for the vegan movement to go after small farms?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Dunking on The Best Vegan Restaurant In Los Angeles</itunes:title>
    <title>Dunking on The Best Vegan Restaurant In Los Angeles</title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talk about a recent trip to a trendy vegan spot and his experiences there. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Hacks at the Vegan Street Fair</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Hacks at the Vegan Street Fair</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What’s it like hanging with the Vegan Hacks?  You get a small sample with this recording of Mike and Jason at the Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What’s it like hanging with the Vegan Hacks?  You get a small sample with this recording of Mike and Jason at the Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s it like hanging with the Vegan Hacks?  You get a small sample with this recording of Mike and Jason at the Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Courtney Boyd Myers of Akua</itunes:title>
    <title>Courtney Boyd Myers of Akua</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with Courtney Boyd Myers founder and CEO of Akua maker of vegan burgers made from kelp.  https://akua.co/ @lifeakua Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>We talk with Courtney Boyd Myers founder and CEO of Akua maker of vegan burgers made from kelp.<br/><br/>https://akua.co/<br/>@lifeakua</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Comedian Steven Marcus Releford</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Comedian Steven Marcus Releford</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>A fun and lively conversation with vegan actor and comedian<b> Steven Marcus Releford. </b></p><p><b>IG: </b>stevenmarcusreleford</p><p><b>Steven’s Podcast:</b></p><p><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yall-had-to-be-here/id1635162233</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A fun and lively conversation with vegan actor and comedian<b> Steven Marcus Releford. </b></p><p><b>IG: </b>stevenmarcusreleford</p><p><b>Steven’s Podcast:</b></p><p><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yall-had-to-be-here/id1635162233</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Alt Right Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Alt Right Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A vegan flying business class  gets a  banana as their vegan meal, the fancy vegan chain Cafe Gratitude is contracting and a Tiktok PHD who claims that veganism in the far right  is emerging.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A vegan flying business class  gets a  banana as their vegan meal, the fancy vegan chain Cafe Gratitude is contracting and a Tiktok PHD who claims that veganism in the far right  is emerging.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A vegan flying business class  gets a  banana as their vegan meal, the fancy vegan chain Cafe Gratitude is contracting and a Tiktok PHD who claims that veganism in the far right  is emerging.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Eggless Egg Crepes with Ann Daw </itunes:title>
    <title>Eggless Egg Crepes with Ann Daw </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with Ann Daw, President of Crepini. They have introduced a plant based crepe made from Just Egg.  Also Jason give Mike some vegan food surplus.   Crepini website: https://crepini.com/   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk with Ann Daw, President of Crepini. They have introduced a plant based crepe made from Just Egg.  Also Jason give Mike some vegan food surplus. <br/><br/>Crepini website:<br/>https://crepini.com/<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk with Ann Daw, President of Crepini. They have introduced a plant based crepe made from Just Egg.  Also Jason give Mike some vegan food surplus. <br/><br/>Crepini website:<br/>https://crepini.com/<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Major Vegan Drama at Miyoko&#39;s</itunes:title>
    <title>Major Vegan Drama at Miyoko&#39;s</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the drama and  corporate conflict surrounding Miyoko’s Creamery as the founder and the company’s namesake has been removed as CEO.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the drama and  corporate conflict surrounding Miyoko’s Creamery as the founder and the company’s namesake has been removed as CEO.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the drama and  corporate conflict surrounding Miyoko’s Creamery as the founder and the company’s namesake has been removed as CEO.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Three New Amazing Vegan Egg Products!</itunes:title>
    <title>Three New Amazing Vegan Egg Products!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike try and talk about three new amazing egg products: Yo! Egg, Wundereggs and Crepini Eggless Wraps!   Here are their links: https://www.yo-egg.com/ https://www.craftycounter.com/products/wundereggs https://crepini.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike try and talk about three new amazing egg products: Yo! Egg, Wundereggs and Crepini Eggless Wraps!   Here are their links:<br/>https://www.yo-egg.com/<br/>https://www.craftycounter.com/products/wundereggs<br/>https://crepini.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike try and talk about three new amazing egg products: Yo! Egg, Wundereggs and Crepini Eggless Wraps!   Here are their links:<br/>https://www.yo-egg.com/<br/>https://www.craftycounter.com/products/wundereggs<br/>https://crepini.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Burgerlords Step Backwards</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Burgerlords Step Backwards</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An all vegan Restaurant Starts Selling Selling Dairy and Beef.  What Happened?  Also support Mike Keller's film Bitcoin Baby! Friday, February 24, 7:30pm at the TLC Chinese Theatre, Golden State Film Festival.  https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbabymovie Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>An all vegan Restaurant Starts Selling Selling Dairy and Beef.  What Happened?  Also support Mike Keller&apos;s film Bitcoin Baby! Friday, February 24, 7:30pm at the TLC Chinese Theatre, Golden State Film Festival. <br/>https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbabymovie</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An all vegan Restaurant Starts Selling Selling Dairy and Beef.  What Happened?  Also support Mike Keller&apos;s film Bitcoin Baby! Friday, February 24, 7:30pm at the TLC Chinese Theatre, Golden State Film Festival. <br/>https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbabymovie</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Plant Based Discoveries at the Fancy Food Show!</itunes:title>
    <title>Plant Based Discoveries at the Fancy Food Show!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason went to the Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jason and Mike discuss the standouts from the show. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason went to the Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jason and Mike discuss the standouts from the show.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason went to the Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jason and Mike discuss the standouts from the show.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Plant Based Meat a Fad?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Plant Based Meat a Fad?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the article in Bloomberg Business Week that attacks the major players in the plant meat industry and proclaims vegan meat a fad.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We discuss the article in Bloomberg Business Week that attacks the major players in the plant meat industry and proclaims vegan meat a fad. </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We discuss the article in Bloomberg Business Week that attacks the major players in the plant meat industry and proclaims vegan meat a fad. </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Will The Las Vegas Crossroads Kitchen Survive?</itunes:title>
    <title>Will The Las Vegas Crossroads Kitchen Survive?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about their vegan travels out of town.  Jason discusses his memorable meal at the all vegan fine dining Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World in Las Vegas.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their vegan travels out of town.  Jason discusses his memorable meal at the all vegan fine dining Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World in Las Vegas. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their vegan travels out of town.  Jason discusses his memorable meal at the all vegan fine dining Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World in Las Vegas. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Anti-Vegan Field Mice Rant</itunes:title>
    <title>The Anti-Vegan Field Mice Rant</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do vegan's cause more death than carnivores?  This flawed argument has come up so many times that Jason has given it a name "The Anti-Vegan Field Mice Rant." Where did it come from? We trace the origins of a troll.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do vegan&apos;s cause more death than carnivores?  This flawed argument has come up so many times that Jason has given it a name &quot;The Anti-Vegan Field Mice Rant.&quot; Where did it come from? We trace the origins of a troll.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do vegan&apos;s cause more death than carnivores?  This flawed argument has come up so many times that Jason has given it a name &quot;The Anti-Vegan Field Mice Rant.&quot; Where did it come from? We trace the origins of a troll.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Being Veganish a Bad Thing?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Being Veganish a Bad Thing?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is "Veganish" a valid term?    Is it a bad thing?   More and more we've seeing this term thrown around, we discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is &quot;Veganish&quot; a valid term?    Is it a bad thing?   More and more we&apos;ve seeing this term thrown around, we discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is &quot;Veganish&quot; a valid term?    Is it a bad thing?   More and more we&apos;ve seeing this term thrown around, we discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Does Elon Musk’s Neuralink Stink?</itunes:title>
    <title>Does Elon Musk’s Neuralink Stink?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths.  We talk about it.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths.  We talk about it. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is being investigated over animal deaths.  We talk about it. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/11937966-does-elon-musk-s-neuralink-stink.mp3" length="11615549" type="audio/mpeg" />
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Airing of Vegan Grievances</itunes:title>
    <title>Airing of Vegan Grievances</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances.  Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances.  Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A very special episode recorded on Festivus, where we air our vegan grievances.  Also we talk about the Avatar 2 promotion that landed James Cameron in hot water. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Smart Man, Dumb Take!  </itunes:title>
    <title>Smart Man, Dumb Take!  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson  interview where he argues against veganism! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson  interview where he argues against veganism!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike respond to a Neil deGrasse Tyson  interview where he argues against veganism!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/11846044-smart-man-dumb-take.mp3" length="15521816" type="audio/mpeg" />
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1284</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Futurevore: The New Name For Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Futurevore: The New Name For Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it,  FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it,  FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to director James Cameron the term vegan is so toxic that he has come up with another name for it,  FUTUREVORE. We also talk about what might be the future of food: Squareat!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1683</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Holiday Gift Guide!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Holiday Gift Guide!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Links to our picks:  https://www.farmsanctuary.org/ https://www.gentlebarn.org/ https://www.maliandlili.com/ https://www.rovinghouse.com https://soylent.com/ https://kvdveganbeauty.com/ https://www.rebelcheese.com/ https://www.lvjco.com/ https://nowheychocolate.com/ https://bestiesveganparadise.com/ https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Links to our picks:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.farmsanctuary.org/'>https://www.farmsanctuary.org/</a><br/><a href='https://www.gentlebarn.org/'>https://www.gentlebarn.org/</a><br/><a href='https://www.maliandlili.com/'>https://www.maliandlili.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.rovinghouse.com/'>https://www.rovinghouse.com</a><br/><a href='https://soylent.com/'>https://soylent.com/</a><br/><a href='https://kvdveganbeauty.com/'>https://kvdveganbeauty.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.rebelcheese.com/'>https://www.rebelcheese.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.lvjco.com/'>https://www.lvjco.com/</a><br/><a href='https://nowheychocolate.com/'>https://nowheychocolate.com/</a><br/><a href='https://bestiesveganparadise.com/'>https://bestiesveganparadise.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/'>https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Links to our picks:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.farmsanctuary.org/'>https://www.farmsanctuary.org/</a><br/><a href='https://www.gentlebarn.org/'>https://www.gentlebarn.org/</a><br/><a href='https://www.maliandlili.com/'>https://www.maliandlili.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.rovinghouse.com/'>https://www.rovinghouse.com</a><br/><a href='https://soylent.com/'>https://soylent.com/</a><br/><a href='https://kvdveganbeauty.com/'>https://kvdveganbeauty.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.rebelcheese.com/'>https://www.rebelcheese.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.lvjco.com/'>https://www.lvjco.com/</a><br/><a href='https://nowheychocolate.com/'>https://nowheychocolate.com/</a><br/><a href='https://bestiesveganparadise.com/'>https://bestiesveganparadise.com/</a><br/><a href='https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/'>https://www.sanctuarycandleco.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1051</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>13 Year Olds Working Overnight in JBS Slaughterhouses?</itunes:title>
    <title>13 Year Olds Working Overnight in JBS Slaughterhouses?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States.  Also we talk about the the FDA's recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US.     Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States.  </b>A<b>lso we talk about the the FDA&apos;s recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US.  </b></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>We discuss the child labor issues in a JBS meat packing plant in the United States.  </b>A<b>lso we talk about the the FDA&apos;s recent approval of the sale of lab grown chicken in the US.  </b></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1343</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>When Plant Based Isn&#39;t Plant Based</itunes:title>
    <title>When Plant Based Isn&#39;t Plant Based</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak.  Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak.  Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie! </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike tries some controversial vegan foods, Parm Crisps and Beyond Steak.  Jason and Mike discuss a misleading package of a meatless pot pie! </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Hidden Cost of Veganism?</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hidden Cost of Veganism?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet.<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are growing vegetables bad? We react to a very interesting report by the BBC called the Hidden Cost of The Vegan Diet.<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1427</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Companies That Treat Their Employees Badly </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Companies That Treat Their Employees Badly </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well?  The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don't!  We talk about it.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well?  The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don&apos;t!  We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do vegan and plant based companies treat their employees well?  The anecdotal evidence on from the Glassdoor is that some do and some don&apos;t!  We talk about it. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1529</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Ask a Vegan Anything!</itunes:title>
    <title>Ask a Vegan Anything!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An illuminating free wheeling conversation  about supermarket monopolies, Starbucks protests  and vegan chicken patties.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>An illuminating free wheeling conversation  about supermarket monopolies, Starbucks protests  and vegan chicken patties. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An illuminating free wheeling conversation  about supermarket monopolies, Starbucks protests  and vegan chicken patties. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/11589994-ask-a-vegan-anything.mp3" length="15439781" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1278</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Most Outrageous Vegan Upcharge!</itunes:title>
    <title>The Most Outrageous Vegan Upcharge!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about one of the largest vegan up charges for a hot new vegan dessert.  It is okay to pay almost double for the same thing but vegan? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about one of the largest vegan up charges for a hot new vegan dessert.  It is okay to pay almost double for the same thing but vegan?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about one of the largest vegan up charges for a hot new vegan dessert.  It is okay to pay almost double for the same thing but vegan?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1263</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Mike Tries Repulsive Vegan Foods</itunes:title>
    <title>Mike Tries Repulsive Vegan Foods</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this very special podcast, Vegan Mike tries several vegan products that he has never had before.  Buckle up! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this very special podcast, Vegan Mike tries several vegan products that he has never had before.  Buckle up!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this very special podcast, Vegan Mike tries several vegan products that he has never had before.  Buckle up!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1533</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Tripping Vegans!</itunes:title>
    <title>Tripping Vegans!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our hosts have traveled this week,  Jason went to a film festival and Mike got a great deal for a windowless state room on a cruise ship.  They talk about their vegan adventures.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our hosts have traveled this week,  Jason went to a film festival and Mike got a great deal for a windowless state room on a cruise ship.  They talk about their vegan adventures. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our hosts have traveled this week,  Jason went to a film festival and Mike got a great deal for a windowless state room on a cruise ship.  They talk about their vegan adventures. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1115</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan to the Extreme!  - Reddit Dad Vs Vegan Daughter!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan to the Extreme!  - Reddit Dad Vs Vegan Daughter!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can a vegan live under the same roof as omnivores?   Can they share the same kitchen? The same dishwasher?  We talk about the reddit post where a supportive dad has finally had enough with his vegan daughter.  Who will win? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Can a vegan live under the same roof as omnivores?   Can they share the same kitchen? The same dishwasher?  We talk about the reddit post where a supportive dad has finally had enough with his vegan daughter.  Who will win?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can a vegan live under the same roof as omnivores?   Can they share the same kitchen? The same dishwasher?  We talk about the reddit post where a supportive dad has finally had enough with his vegan daughter.  Who will win?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/11418986-vegan-to-the-extreme-reddit-dad-vs-vegan-daughter.mp3" length="16514039" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1365</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Is Beyond Panda Orange Chicken Vegan Enough?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Beyond Panda Orange Chicken Vegan Enough?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason try Panda Express Beyond Orange Chicken and some pure vegans come out to complain!  Is this Beyond Orange Chicken vegan enough? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason try Panda Express Beyond Orange Chicken and some pure vegans come out to complain!  Is this Beyond Orange Chicken vegan enough?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason try Panda Express Beyond Orange Chicken and some pure vegans come out to complain!  Is this Beyond Orange Chicken vegan enough?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/11328539-is-beyond-panda-orange-chicken-vegan-enough.mp3" length="16158695" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1338</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Sergeant Vegan Wants You To Go Vegan!</itunes:title>
    <title>Sergeant Vegan Wants You To Go Vegan!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A fun conversation with Bill Muir, AKA Sergeant Vegan.  Bill’s new book, a vegan dystopian sci fi thriller,  Dead Meat  is out now! Instagram sgt_vegan Website: https://sgtvegan.com/ Link to Dead Meat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC2C182V/ref=redir_mobile_desktop/141-5019483-7913335?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1661885486&amp;ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&amp;sr=8-1 Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>A fun conversation with Bill Muir, AKA Sergeant Vegan.  Bill’s new book, a vegan dystopian sci fi thriller,  Dead Meat  is out now!</b></p><p><b>Instagram<br/></b>sgt_vegan</p><p>Website:<br/>https://sgtvegan.com/</p><p><b>Link to Dead Meat:</b></p><p><b>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC2C182V/ref=redir_mobile_desktop/141-5019483-7913335?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1661885486&amp;ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&amp;sr=8-1</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>A fun conversation with Bill Muir, AKA Sergeant Vegan.  Bill’s new book, a vegan dystopian sci fi thriller,  Dead Meat  is out now!</b></p><p><b>Instagram<br/></b>sgt_vegan</p><p>Website:<br/>https://sgtvegan.com/</p><p><b>Link to Dead Meat:</b></p><p><b>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC2C182V/ref=redir_mobile_desktop/141-5019483-7913335?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1661885486&amp;ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&amp;sr=8-1</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Would You Eat Bill Gate&#39;s Mystery Meat?</itunes:title>
    <title>Would You Eat Bill Gate&#39;s Mystery Meat?</title>
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    <itunes:title>Are Allbirds Shoes Baaad? </itunes:title>
    <title>Are Allbirds Shoes Baaad? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trendy shoes Allbirds use wool to make all of their shoe line.  Are they vegan, or are they Baaad? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trendy shoes Allbirds use wool to make all of their shoe line.  Are they vegan, or are they Baaad?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Taco Bell Keeps Teasing Plant Based Meat!</itunes:title>
    <title>Taco Bell Keeps Teasing Plant Based Meat!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is the Corn Kid an industry plant?  Will Taco Bell stop teasing us and introduce a national plant based meat?  What did Michael Keller have for lunch?  Many questions in this episode! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Is the Corn Kid an industry plant?  Will Taco Bell stop teasing us and introduce a national plant based meat?  What did Michael Keller have for lunch?  Many questions in this episode!</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Is the Corn Kid an industry plant?  Will Taco Bell stop teasing us and introduce a national plant based meat?  What did Michael Keller have for lunch?  Many questions in this episode!</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Party at Cracker Barrel</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Party at Cracker Barrel</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The cracker barrel starts serving plant based meat and all hell breaks loose!  Can Trump turn vegan?  Does Bill gates have zapping fake meat that will control your mind?   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The cracker barrel starts serving plant based meat and all hell breaks loose!  Can Trump turn vegan?  Does Bill gates have zapping fake meat that will control your mind?  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cracker barrel starts serving plant based meat and all hell breaks loose!  Can Trump turn vegan?  Does Bill gates have zapping fake meat that will control your mind?  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;Natural Flavors&quot; are not Vegan</itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;Natural Flavors&quot; are not Vegan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss "natural flavors" in processed foods and how companies hide animal products with that label.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss &quot;natural flavors&quot; in processed foods and how companies hide animal products with that label. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss &quot;natural flavors&quot; in processed foods and how companies hide animal products with that label. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Gordan Ramsay is a Menace</itunes:title>
    <title>Gordan Ramsay is a Menace</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about the Gordan Ramsay TikTok with baby lambs that triggered many people. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason talk about the Gordan Ramsay TikTok with baby lambs that triggered many people.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason talk about the Gordan Ramsay TikTok with baby lambs that triggered many people.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Why The McPlant Failed</itunes:title>
    <title>Why The McPlant Failed</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[McDonalds had ended its test market of their plant based collaboration with Beyond Meat, the McPlant.  Jason and Mike discuss why in this very special 100th episode celebration.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>McDonalds had ended its test market of their plant based collaboration with Beyond Meat, the McPlant.  Jason and Mike discuss why in this very special 100th episode celebration.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McDonalds had ended its test market of their plant based collaboration with Beyond Meat, the McPlant.  Jason and Mike discuss why in this very special 100th episode celebration.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Simply Eggless with Chris Lee</itunes:title>
    <title>Simply Eggless with Chris Lee</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An illuminating discussion with Chris Lee, co-founder of Simply Eggless, a vegan liquid egg replacement.  Follow Simply Eggless Instagram: @trysimplyeggless www.trysimplyeggless.com Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>An illuminating discussion with Chris Lee, co-founder of Simply Eggless, a vegan liquid egg replacement. <br/>Follow Simply Eggless<br/>Instagram: @trysimplyeggless<br/>www.trysimplyeggless.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An illuminating discussion with Chris Lee, co-founder of Simply Eggless, a vegan liquid egg replacement. <br/>Follow Simply Eggless<br/>Instagram: @trysimplyeggless<br/>www.trysimplyeggless.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title> Environment Justice with Isaias Hernandez </itunes:title>
    <title> Environment Justice with Isaias Hernandez </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An enlightening discussion with vegan environmental educator and influencer, Isaias Hernandez also known at @queerbrownvegan. Follow Isaias on Instagram and Tiktok  @queerbrownvegan Website: queerbrownvegan.com Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>An enlightening discussion with vegan environmental educator and influencer, Isaias Hernandez also known at @queerbrownvegan.<br/>Follow Isaias on Instagram and Tiktok  @queerbrownvegan<br/>Website: queerbrownvegan.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>An enlightening discussion with vegan environmental educator and influencer, Isaias Hernandez also known at @queerbrownvegan.<br/>Follow Isaias on Instagram and Tiktok  @queerbrownvegan<br/>Website: queerbrownvegan.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Woolly Mammoth Burgers </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Woolly Mammoth Burgers </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A company uses fermentation to create the taste and texture of long extinct animals for vegans to eat!  Jason and Mike talk about lab grown cultured meat. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A company uses fermentation to create the taste and texture of long extinct animals for vegans to eat!  Jason and Mike talk about lab grown cultured meat.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A company uses fermentation to create the taste and texture of long extinct animals for vegans to eat!  Jason and Mike talk about lab grown cultured meat.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Veganism is a Scam?</itunes:title>
    <title>Veganism is a Scam?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike complains about not having enough options at a Vegas buffet. Jason talks about Ikea vegan hotdogs and meatballs.  Then Mike and Jason dig into a post by an influencer who quit being vegan and says that veganism is a scam.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike complains about not having enough options at a Vegas buffet. Jason talks about Ikea vegan hotdogs and meatballs.  Then Mike and Jason dig into a post by an influencer who quit being vegan and says that veganism is a scam. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike complains about not having enough options at a Vegas buffet. Jason talks about Ikea vegan hotdogs and meatballs.  Then Mike and Jason dig into a post by an influencer who quit being vegan and says that veganism is a scam. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Chaos at Eleven Madison Park </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Chaos at Eleven Madison Park </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the chaos at the acclaimed NYC eatery Eleven Madison Park.  In this wild podcast, Jason declares war on white table cloth vegans! Don’t miss it!  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the chaos at the acclaimed NYC eatery Eleven Madison Park.  In this wild podcast, Jason declares war on white table cloth vegans! Don’t miss it! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the chaos at the acclaimed NYC eatery Eleven Madison Park.  In this wild podcast, Jason declares war on white table cloth vegans! Don’t miss it! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Factory Farm Vegan Bacon!</itunes:title>
    <title>Factory Farm Vegan Bacon!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[JBS, the worlds largest factory meat corporation kills 13 million animals a day and they also  have a delicious Vegan Bacon!  Mike and Jason talk about Ozo bacon and the difficulty enjoying this vegan product when the parent company is a scandal plagued factory farm. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>JBS, the worlds largest factory meat corporation kills 13 million animals a day and they also  have a delicious Vegan Bacon!  Mike and Jason talk about Ozo bacon and the difficulty enjoying this vegan product when the parent company is a scandal plagued factory farm.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>JBS, the worlds largest factory meat corporation kills 13 million animals a day and they also  have a delicious Vegan Bacon!  Mike and Jason talk about Ozo bacon and the difficulty enjoying this vegan product when the parent company is a scandal plagued factory farm.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Food Truck Madness</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Food Truck Madness</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about vegan food trucks in the Los Angeles area.  They recount a story when Mike ate a super spicy vegan chicken sandwich and suffered greatly.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about vegan food trucks in the Los Angeles area.  They recount a story when Mike ate a super spicy vegan chicken sandwich and suffered greatly.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about vegan food trucks in the Los Angeles area.  They recount a story when Mike ate a super spicy vegan chicken sandwich and suffered greatly.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/10734934-vegan-food-truck-madness.mp3" length="12439784" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Meat Hires Kim Kardashian and the Vegans Go Wild!</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Meat Hires Kim Kardashian and the Vegans Go Wild!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beyond Meat hired Kim Kardashian as their “Chief Taste Consultant,” does it leave a bad taste in your mouth?  Jason and Mike discuss Beyond and their most interesting marking choices! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Beyond Meat hired Kim Kardashian as their “Chief Taste Consultant,” does it leave a bad taste in your mouth?  Jason and Mike discuss Beyond and their most interesting marking choices!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beyond Meat hired Kim Kardashian as their “Chief Taste Consultant,” does it leave a bad taste in your mouth?  Jason and Mike discuss Beyond and their most interesting marking choices!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Traveling While Vegan</itunes:title>
    <title>Traveling While Vegan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the challenge of being a vegan traveler.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the challenge of being a vegan traveler.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the challenge of being a vegan traveler.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Can You Trust a Vegan Food Influencer?</itunes:title>
    <title>Can You Trust a Vegan Food Influencer?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about leveling up Mike's frozen Pad Thai dinner.   This leads to how vegan food influencers stretch the truth to promote vegan products.  Jason and Mike debate how to react when a popular vegan creator stops begin vegan.     Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about leveling up Mike&apos;s frozen Pad Thai dinner.   This leads to how vegan food influencers stretch the truth to promote vegan products.  Jason and Mike debate how to react when a popular vegan creator stops begin vegan.  </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about leveling up Mike&apos;s frozen Pad Thai dinner.   This leads to how vegan food influencers stretch the truth to promote vegan products.  Jason and Mike debate how to react when a popular vegan creator stops begin vegan.  </p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Food and Culture with @Alottaspice</itunes:title>
    <title>Food and Culture with @Alottaspice</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Neha Nalam, also know as Alottaspice, is a social media influencer bringing beautifully realized south asian flavors from her childhood and beyond.   Follow Neha   @alottaspice   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Neha Nalam, also know as Alottaspice, is a social media influencer bringing beautifully realized south asian flavors from her childhood and beyond.  </p><p>Follow Neha  <br/><b>@alottaspice</b></p><p> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Neha Nalam, also know as Alottaspice, is a social media influencer bringing beautifully realized south asian flavors from her childhood and beyond.  </p><p>Follow Neha  <br/><b>@alottaspice</b></p><p> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Is Cultural Appropriation Damaging the Vegan Community?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Cultural Appropriation Damaging the Vegan Community?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason first talks about having difficulty being honest about vegan foods that don’t taste good.  Jason compares Trader Joe’s new vegan ravioli with Kite Hill’s.  Finally,  Jason and Mike talk about Pegg’s vegan eggs and the cultural appropriation of a traditional Indian recipe.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason first talks about having difficulty being honest about vegan foods that don’t taste good.  Jason compares Trader Joe’s new vegan ravioli with Kite Hill’s.  Finally,  Jason and Mike talk about Pegg’s vegan eggs and the cultural appropriation of a traditional Indian recipe.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason first talks about having difficulty being honest about vegan foods that don’t taste good.  Jason compares Trader Joe’s new vegan ravioli with Kite Hill’s.  Finally,  Jason and Mike talk about Pegg’s vegan eggs and the cultural appropriation of a traditional Indian recipe.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans at Crossroads</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans at Crossroads</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about their experiences at the fancy vegan restaurant, Crossroads.   Mike talks about the Plant Powered chain.   Jason also breaks down his favorite vegan joints and street food in Los Angeles.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their experiences at the fancy vegan restaurant, Crossroads.   Mike talks about the Plant Powered chain.   Jason also breaks down his favorite vegan joints and street food in Los Angeles. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their experiences at the fancy vegan restaurant, Crossroads.   Mike talks about the Plant Powered chain.   Jason also breaks down his favorite vegan joints and street food in Los Angeles. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to go Viral Vegan!</itunes:title>
    <title>How to go Viral Vegan!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mo Seyam of the Peace Advocacy Network invited Jason to speak on himself and what he does online to go viral.  More info about this group: https://peaceadvocacynetwork.org/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mo Seyam of the Peace Advocacy Network invited Jason to speak on himself and what he does online to go viral.  More info about this group: https://peaceadvocacynetwork.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mo Seyam of the Peace Advocacy Network invited Jason to speak on himself and what he does online to go viral.  More info about this group: https://peaceadvocacynetwork.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Junk Food with Thee Burger Dude</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Junk Food with Thee Burger Dude</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Illuminating  interview with one-of-a -kind vegan social media influencer, Thee Burger Dude.  Thee Burger Dude is a content creator, on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok,  making amazing vegan renditions of fast food and comfort food classics.  follow Thee Burger Dude: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheeBurgerDude https://www.instagram.com/thee_burger_dude https://www.tiktok.com/@theeburgerdude Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>An Illuminating  interview with one-of-a -kind vegan social media influencer, Thee Burger Dude.  Thee Burger Dude is a content creator, on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok,  making amazing vegan renditions of fast food and comfort food classics.<br/> follow Thee Burger Dude:</b></p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheeBurgerDude'>https://www.youtube.com/c/TheeBurgerDude</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thee_burger_dude'>https://www.instagram.com/thee_burger_dude</a></p><p><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@theeburgerdude'>https://www.tiktok.com/@theeburgerdude</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>An Illuminating  interview with one-of-a -kind vegan social media influencer, Thee Burger Dude.  Thee Burger Dude is a content creator, on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok,  making amazing vegan renditions of fast food and comfort food classics.<br/> follow Thee Burger Dude:</b></p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheeBurgerDude'>https://www.youtube.com/c/TheeBurgerDude</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thee_burger_dude'>https://www.instagram.com/thee_burger_dude</a></p><p><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@theeburgerdude'>https://www.tiktok.com/@theeburgerdude</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Who is Your Vegan Hero?</itunes:title>
    <title>Who is Your Vegan Hero?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the concept of hero, it is possible to have a vegan hero? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the concept of hero, it is possible to have a vegan hero?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the concept of hero, it is possible to have a vegan hero?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1173</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Best Vegan Products of the Year?</itunes:title>
    <title>Best Vegan Products of the Year?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Best Vegan Products of the Year* *made by giant corporations. Jason and Mike break down the VegNews readers poll of the best vegan products.  So many questions are brought up.  Are people being brainwashed into loving certain vegan brands?  Are there microchips in our vegan cheese? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Best Vegan Products of the Year*</p><p>*made by giant corporations.</p><p>Jason and Mike break down the VegNews readers poll of the best vegan products.  So many questions are brought up.  Are people being brainwashed into loving certain vegan brands?  Are there microchips in our vegan cheese?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Best Vegan Products of the Year*</p><p>*made by giant corporations.</p><p>Jason and Mike break down the VegNews readers poll of the best vegan products.  So many questions are brought up.  Are people being brainwashed into loving certain vegan brands?  Are there microchips in our vegan cheese?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="366.022" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1607</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Heathy Vegan Junk Food with PeaTos CEO Nick Desai</itunes:title>
    <title>Heathy Vegan Junk Food with PeaTos CEO Nick Desai</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk with PeaTos brand creator and CEO, Nick Desai!  We find out what goes into a making a vegan cult food classic!  Pick up Peatos at Peatos.com! Instagram @peatosbrand Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk with PeaTos brand creator and CEO, Nick Desai!  We find out what goes into a making a vegan cult food classic!  Pick up Peatos at <a href='http://Peatos.com'>Peatos.com</a>!<br/>Instagram @peatosbrand</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk with PeaTos brand creator and CEO, Nick Desai!  We find out what goes into a making a vegan cult food classic!  Pick up Peatos at <a href='http://Peatos.com'>Peatos.com</a>!<br/>Instagram @peatosbrand</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Brush with Vegan Greatness! </itunes:title>
    <title>Brush with Vegan Greatness! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is about meeting your vegan heroes, some go exactly as expected, some become nightmares that haunt you in your sleep.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about meeting your vegan heroes, some go exactly as expected, some become nightmares that haunt you in your sleep. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about meeting your vegan heroes, some go exactly as expected, some become nightmares that haunt you in your sleep. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1206</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Elon Musk’s Vegan Cruise To Mars</itunes:title>
    <title>Elon Musk’s Vegan Cruise To Mars</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike takes a cruise and talks about all the vegan options. Jason and Mike also discuss Elon Musk’s vegan Mars colony.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike takes a cruise and talks about all the vegan options. Jason and Mike also discuss Elon Musk’s vegan Mars colony. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike takes a cruise and talks about all the vegan options. Jason and Mike also discuss Elon Musk’s vegan Mars colony. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1385</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Stock Market Investing!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Stock Market Investing!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The return of vegan investing!  Mike shares his vegan stock market knowledge in this very special episode! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The return of vegan investing!  Mike shares his vegan stock market knowledge in this very special episode!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The return of vegan investing!  Mike shares his vegan stock market knowledge in this very special episode!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/10177799-vegan-stock-market-investing.mp3" length="14993681" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Manly Roman Gladiators Drink Plant Milk!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks talk about bone char, grading tofu, omni pork, pork trolls and a very interesting way that Coors is selling its plant milk using Roman Gladiator stories.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about bone char, grading tofu, omni pork, pork trolls and a very interesting way that Coors is selling its plant milk using Roman Gladiator stories. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about bone char, grading tofu, omni pork, pork trolls and a very interesting way that Coors is selling its plant milk using Roman Gladiator stories. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Oatly Vs. Vegans</itunes:title>
    <title>Oatly Vs. Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oatly decides to use vegan outrage to promote its brand, Mike and Jason discuss.  Jason also shares some sushi making tips with Mike.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Oatly decides to use vegan outrage to promote its brand, Mike and Jason discuss.  Jason also shares some sushi making tips with Mike.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oatly decides to use vegan outrage to promote its brand, Mike and Jason discuss.  Jason also shares some sushi making tips with Mike.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Las Vegas!  </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Las Vegas!  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason goes to the specialty food show in Las Vegas to search for plant based food and discovers that Las Vegas is a Vegan destination.   Jason and Mike discuss Coors, plant based barley milk, Chef Kenny's Dim Sum and Vegan sushi. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason goes to the specialty food show in Las Vegas to search for plant based food and discovers that Las Vegas is a Vegan destination.   Jason and Mike discuss Coors, plant based barley milk, Chef Kenny&apos;s Dim Sum and Vegan sushi.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason goes to the specialty food show in Las Vegas to search for plant based food and discovers that Las Vegas is a Vegan destination.   Jason and Mike discuss Coors, plant based barley milk, Chef Kenny&apos;s Dim Sum and Vegan sushi.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Are Mass Produced Plant-Based Burgers Good for Veganism? </itunes:title>
    <title>Are Mass Produced Plant-Based Burgers Good for Veganism? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk McDonald’s expansion of their test market of the Beyond Meat into 600 locations.  Is McDonalds moving too slow?  Are mass produced plant-based burgers good for the vegan movement? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk McDonald’s expansion of their test market of the Beyond Meat into 600 locations.  Is McDonalds moving too slow?  Are mass produced plant-based burgers good for the vegan movement?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk McDonald’s expansion of their test market of the Beyond Meat into 600 locations.  Is McDonalds moving too slow?  Are mass produced plant-based burgers good for the vegan movement?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Fast Food Veganuary Wrap Up!</itunes:title>
    <title>Fast Food Veganuary Wrap Up!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the end of Veganuary  with a discussion  of the Chipotle soy chorizo, the Wienerschnitzel plant based  field roast hot dogs and Salt and Straw’s vegan ice cream options.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the end of Veganuary  with a discussion  of the Chipotle soy chorizo, the Wienerschnitzel plant based  field roast hot dogs and Salt and Straw’s vegan ice cream options. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the end of Veganuary  with a discussion  of the Chipotle soy chorizo, the Wienerschnitzel plant based  field roast hot dogs and Salt and Straw’s vegan ice cream options. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Accused of Being a Corporate Shill by Perfect Vegans!</itunes:title>
    <title>Accused of Being a Corporate Shill by Perfect Vegans!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about being confronted by angry vegans about his promotion of KFC Beyond Chicken.  Mike and Jason Talk about their VEGANUARY experiences at KFC  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about being confronted by angry vegans about his promotion of KFC Beyond Chicken.  Mike and Jason Talk about their VEGANUARY experiences at KFC </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about being confronted by angry vegans about his promotion of KFC Beyond Chicken.  Mike and Jason Talk about their VEGANUARY experiences at KFC </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Pig Heart Transplant  - Is it Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Pig Heart Transplant  - Is it Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike  talk about vegan brie, Joe Biden supporting factory farming and the gene edited pig heart to human transplant.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike  talk about vegan brie, Joe Biden supporting factory farming and the gene edited pig heart to human transplant. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike  talk about vegan brie, Joe Biden supporting factory farming and the gene edited pig heart to human transplant. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>KFC &amp; BEYOND FRIED CHICKEN - THE EPISODE</itunes:title>
    <title>KFC &amp; BEYOND FRIED CHICKEN - THE EPISODE</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, Jason discusses his with Mike his experience ordering and eating the new nationwide KFC Beyond Meat collaboration the Plant Based Fried Chicken.  Will vegans eat this if shares oil with chicken?  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, Jason discusses his with Mike his experience ordering and eating the new nationwide KFC Beyond Meat collaboration the Plant Based Fried Chicken.  Will vegans eat this if shares oil with chicken? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, Jason discusses his with Mike his experience ordering and eating the new nationwide KFC Beyond Meat collaboration the Plant Based Fried Chicken.  Will vegans eat this if shares oil with chicken? </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9876206-kfc-beyond-fried-chicken-the-episode.mp3" length="14064162" type="audio/mpeg" />
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Triggered on Tiktok  </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Triggered on Tiktok  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about a Tiktok about vegan eggs that triggered him.  Jason and Mike discuss the factory farming of eggs.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about a Tiktok about vegan eggs that triggered him.  Jason and Mike discuss the factory farming of eggs. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about a Tiktok about vegan eggs that triggered him.  Jason and Mike discuss the factory farming of eggs. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Is Veganuary a Good Thing?</itunes:title>
    <title>Is Veganuary a Good Thing?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike debate the importance of Veganuary.  They also talk about vegan tuna, Carti B and Baby Bell vegan cheese Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike debate the importance of Veganuary.  They also talk about vegan tuna, Carti B and Baby Bell vegan cheese</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike debate the importance of Veganuary.  They also talk about vegan tuna, Carti B and Baby Bell vegan cheese</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Brands Owned by Non-Vegan Companies</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Brands Owned by Non-Vegan Companies</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about the possibility of vegan Starburst, vegan brie cheese and how non vegan corporate overlords are taking over the plant based and vegan food market.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the possibility of vegan Starburst, vegan brie cheese and how non vegan corporate overlords are taking over the plant based and vegan food market. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the possibility of vegan Starburst, vegan brie cheese and how non vegan corporate overlords are taking over the plant based and vegan food market. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Vegan Salmon Episode</itunes:title>
    <title>The Vegan Salmon Episode</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason gives Mike a sushi roll of a revolutionary vegan salmon . They discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason gives Mike a sushi roll of a revolutionary vegan salmon . They discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason gives Mike a sushi roll of a revolutionary vegan salmon . They discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>821</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Go Vegan or Eat Local, What is Best?</itunes:title>
    <title>Go Vegan or Eat Local, What is Best?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special episode we reveal Jason’s famous admirer.   Also Jason and Mike debate about popular Tiktoker Alexis Nikole’s video on being vegan vs eating local.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode we reveal Jason’s famous admirer.   Also Jason and Mike debate about popular Tiktoker <b>Alexis Nikole’s video on being vegan vs eating local. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode we reveal Jason’s famous admirer.   Also Jason and Mike debate about popular Tiktoker <b>Alexis Nikole’s video on being vegan vs eating local. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9681697-go-vegan-or-eat-local-what-is-best.mp3" length="20852123" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1727</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Erewhon and the 35 Dollar Cashew Cheese  </itunes:title>
    <title>Erewhon and the 35 Dollar Cashew Cheese  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[They built an Erewhon Supermarket in Jason’s neighborhood and he has mixed emotions.    Can veganism and capitalism thrive together?    Jason also finds a 8oz $35 dollar cheese for sale at the store.   Jason and Mike discuss.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>They built an Erewhon Supermarket in Jason’s neighborhood and he has mixed emotions.    Can veganism and capitalism thrive together?    Jason also finds a 8oz $35 dollar cheese for sale at the store.   Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They built an Erewhon Supermarket in Jason’s neighborhood and he has mixed emotions.    Can veganism and capitalism thrive together?    Jason also finds a 8oz $35 dollar cheese for sale at the store.   Jason and Mike discuss. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9626333-erewhon-and-the-35-dollar-cashew-cheese.mp3" length="21803073" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Surviving Thanksgiving - The Vegan Hacks Classic Episode!</itunes:title>
    <title>Surviving Thanksgiving - The Vegan Hacks Classic Episode!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A repeat of our classic episode: Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his "Thanksgiving Game Plan" for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A repeat of our classic episode: Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his &quot;Thanksgiving Game Plan&quot; for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A repeat of our classic episode: Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his &quot;Thanksgiving Game Plan&quot; for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Mike Tries to Save the Soup Plantation</itunes:title>
    <title>Mike Tries to Save the Soup Plantation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike  tries to save the all you can eat soup and salad chain the Soup Plantation.  We learn a lot of interesting things about Mike in this episode.  Learn about dirty task fingers.  Also Mike and Jason talk about the Wynn Vegan buffet and all the plant based options they offer.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike  tries to save the all you can eat soup and salad chain the Soup Plantation.  We learn a lot of interesting things about Mike in this episode.  Learn about dirty task fingers.  Also Mike and Jason talk about the Wynn Vegan buffet and all the plant based options they offer. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike  tries to save the all you can eat soup and salad chain the Soup Plantation.  We learn a lot of interesting things about Mike in this episode.  Learn about dirty task fingers.  Also Mike and Jason talk about the Wynn Vegan buffet and all the plant based options they offer. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1562</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Hacks Road Trip to the Mc Donald’s McPlant!</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Hacks Road Trip to the Mc Donald’s McPlant!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sorry for the bad audio, but it’s worth it!  Mike and Jason go on a road trip all the way to El Segundo to try the Beyond Meat, McDonald’s test market of the McPlant! Mike does a live tasting for the audience!  It’s incredible! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sorry for the bad audio, but it’s worth it!  Mike and Jason go on a road trip all the way to El Segundo to try the Beyond Meat, McDonald’s test market of the McPlant! Mike does a live tasting for the audience!  It’s incredible!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry for the bad audio, but it’s worth it!  Mike and Jason go on a road trip all the way to El Segundo to try the Beyond Meat, McDonald’s test market of the McPlant! Mike does a live tasting for the audience!  It’s incredible!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The JustEgg Mystery </itunes:title>
    <title>The JustEgg Mystery </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the great Just Egg mystery.  Are there quality issues with a vegan egg product that Jason loves to use?  Zero customer service from the company deepens the mystery even more!   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the great Just Egg mystery.  Are there quality issues with a vegan egg product that Jason loves to use?  Zero customer service from the company deepens the mystery even more!</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the great Just Egg mystery.  Are there quality issues with a vegan egg product that Jason loves to use?  Zero customer service from the company deepens the mystery even more!</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>McDonald&#39;s Test Markets the McPlant</itunes:title>
    <title>McDonald&#39;s Test Markets the McPlant</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the exciting USA test market of the plant based McPlant burger at McDonald’s.  They also discuss traveling with Soylent, the Australian vegan tax and the new feta cheese at Trader Joe’s!    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the exciting USA test market of the plant based McPlant burger at McDonald’s.  They also discuss traveling with Soylent, the Australian vegan tax and the new feta cheese at Trader Joe’s!   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the exciting USA test market of the plant based McPlant burger at McDonald’s.  They also discuss traveling with Soylent, the Australian vegan tax and the new feta cheese at Trader Joe’s!   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1078</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Science Lays the Vegan Eggs </itunes:title>
    <title>Science Lays the Vegan Eggs </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is an eggciting episode!  Mike and Jason talk about cellag and the new way of making eggs without chickens using science!  Jason also wonders if it isn’t too late for Mike to become a vegan tech bro.   Jason recommends his favorite vegan egg products.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>This is an eggciting episode!  Mike and Jason talk about cellag and the new way of making eggs without chickens using science!  Jason also wonders if it isn’t too late for Mike to become a vegan tech bro.   Jason recommends his favorite vegan egg products. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>This is an eggciting episode!  Mike and Jason talk about cellag and the new way of making eggs without chickens using science!  Jason also wonders if it isn’t too late for Mike to become a vegan tech bro.   Jason recommends his favorite vegan egg products. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Special Report!  Mike Keller Tries Vegan White Castle!</itunes:title>
    <title>Special Report!  Mike Keller Tries Vegan White Castle!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS!  Mike Keller talks about his experience trying vegan White Castle Burgers for the first time!   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>BREAKING NEWS!  Mike Keller talks about his experience trying vegan White Castle Burgers for the first time!  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BREAKING NEWS!  Mike Keller talks about his experience trying vegan White Castle Burgers for the first time!  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9371421-special-report-mike-keller-tries-vegan-white-castle.mp3" length="4109373" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vaxed and Vegan - Ethical Vegans and the Vaccine  </itunes:title>
    <title>Vaxed and Vegan - Ethical Vegans and the Vaccine  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Animal testing was used in the development of the vaccine. Some ethical vegans refuse  to take the vaccine on these grounds.  Mike and Jason discuss this issue and the issue of plant based companies that have used animal testing to further their corporate interests.   .    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Animal testing was used in the development of the vaccine. Some ethical vegans refuse  to take the vaccine on these grounds.  Mike and Jason discuss this issue and the issue of plant based companies that have used animal testing to further their corporate interests.   .   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Animal testing was used in the development of the vaccine. Some ethical vegans refuse  to take the vaccine on these grounds.  Mike and Jason discuss this issue and the issue of plant based companies that have used animal testing to further their corporate interests.   .   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1220</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Influencer Blues</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Influencer Blues</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ “You’re nobody, but you’re somebody we can use!” Jason talks about a very interesting tale of corporate intrigue as he is temped by the dark side of the food industry.    Will he become a super tool for the food tech industry?  Can Mike talk him down from the ledge?  Tune in to find out! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p> “You’re nobody, but you’re somebody we can use!”</p><p>Jason talks about a very interesting tale of corporate intrigue as he is temped by the dark side of the food industry.   </p><p>Will he become a super tool for the food tech industry?  Can Mike talk him down from the ledge?  Tune in to find out!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> “You’re nobody, but you’re somebody we can use!”</p><p>Jason talks about a very interesting tale of corporate intrigue as he is temped by the dark side of the food industry.   </p><p>Will he become a super tool for the food tech industry?  Can Mike talk him down from the ledge?  Tune in to find out!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Pumpkin Spiced Podcast</itunes:title>
    <title>Pumpkin Spiced Podcast</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our first annual Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!  We talk about about the most popular seasonal flavor.  We play games!  Join Jason and Mike for the madness! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our first annual Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!  We talk about about the most popular seasonal flavor.  We play games!  Join Jason and Mike for the madness!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our first annual Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!  We talk about about the most popular seasonal flavor.  We play games!  Join Jason and Mike for the madness!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9284432-pumpkin-spiced-podcast.mp3" length="14635842" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1213</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Chicken War - Impossible Vs. Beyond</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Chicken War - Impossible Vs. Beyond</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks talk about the new Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat vegan chicken.  Jason talks about his experience trying both to them.  They talk about these synthetic food giants.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about the new Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat vegan chicken.  Jason talks about his experience trying both to them.  They talk about these synthetic food giants. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about the new Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat vegan chicken.  Jason talks about his experience trying both to them.  They talk about these synthetic food giants. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1087</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Zero Waste with Stephanie Lentz of Scoop Marketplace </itunes:title>
    <title>Zero Waste with Stephanie Lentz of Scoop Marketplace </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan Hacks talks sustainability and Zero Waste.  Mike and Jason have a fascinating discussion with Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace.  Stephanie runs two stores in the Seattle area, educates how to set up zero waste stores and hosts the Green Stuff Podcast.    More on Scoop Marketplace: Insta: @scoopmarketplace Facebook: @scoopmarketplace Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Hacks talks sustainability and Zero Waste.  Mike and Jason have a fascinating discussion with Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace.  Stephanie runs two stores in the Seattle area, educates how to set up zero waste stores and hosts the Green Stuff Podcast. </p><p><br/></p><p>More on Scoop Marketplace:</p><p>Insta: @scoopmarketplace</p><p>Facebook: @scoopmarketplace</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vegan Hacks talks sustainability and Zero Waste.  Mike and Jason have a fascinating discussion with Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace.  Stephanie runs two stores in the Seattle area, educates how to set up zero waste stores and hosts the Green Stuff Podcast. </p><p><br/></p><p>More on Scoop Marketplace:</p><p>Insta: @scoopmarketplace</p><p>Facebook: @scoopmarketplace</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Chicken Soy Ball - Culture, Food and Social Media</itunes:title>
    <title>Chicken Soy Ball - Culture, Food and Social Media</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason cooks a Chinese soy ball shaped like a chicken and posts it online. It inspires some controversy, Jason and Mike discuss.  They also talk about pumpkin spice lattes and soylent brownies. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason cooks a Chinese soy ball shaped like a chicken and posts it online. It inspires some controversy, Jason and Mike discuss.  They also talk about pumpkin spice lattes and soylent brownies.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason cooks a Chinese soy ball shaped like a chicken and posts it online. It inspires some controversy, Jason and Mike discuss.  They also talk about pumpkin spice lattes and soylent brownies.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1470</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans Smell Better - The Nose Knows</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans Smell Better - The Nose Knows</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about the new Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new soyriso test market.  Jason reveals his fascination with a remarkable study that proves that vegans smell better than meat eaters. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the new Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new soyriso test market.  Jason reveals his fascination with a remarkable study that proves that vegans smell better than meat eaters.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about the new Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new soyriso test market.  Jason reveals his fascination with a remarkable study that proves that vegans smell better than meat eaters.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sushi and Pizza - New Vegan Options to Devour</itunes:title>
    <title>Sushi and Pizza - New Vegan Options to Devour</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our vegan hacks talk about making vegan sushi from tomatoes.  Jason and Mike discuss new revolutionary vegan pizza toppings offered by Pizza Hut and Miyokos. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about making vegan sushi from tomatoes.  Jason and Mike discuss new revolutionary vegan pizza toppings offered by Pizza Hut and Miyokos.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vegan hacks talk about making vegan sushi from tomatoes.  Jason and Mike discuss new revolutionary vegan pizza toppings offered by Pizza Hut and Miyokos.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Mainstream Moves - Mike’s Movie and Gordon Ramsay’s Vegan BLT</itunes:title>
    <title>Mainstream Moves - Mike’s Movie and Gordon Ramsay’s Vegan BLT</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike is making a movie, will he feed his cast and crew plant based meals or cave to factory farming cruelty?  Jason confronts him.  Also Jason and Mike talk about Gordon Ramsay and his vegan BLT recipe! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike is making a movie, will he feed his cast and crew plant based meals or cave to factory farming cruelty?  Jason confronts him.  Also Jason and Mike talk about Gordon Ramsay and his vegan BLT recipe!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike is making a movie, will he feed his cast and crew plant based meals or cave to factory farming cruelty?  Jason confronts him.  Also Jason and Mike talk about Gordon Ramsay and his vegan BLT recipe!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vitamix Vegan -  Plant Based Blending with @lifeisnoyoke</itunes:title>
    <title>Vitamix Vegan -  Plant Based Blending with @lifeisnoyoke</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk to Lenny from @lifeisnoyoke.  Lenny is  a Vitamin vegan!  Lenny talks about the speed, efficiencies and savings of blending plant based food.  He talks about some of his most popular recipes and reveals some great vitamix hacks! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk to Lenny from @lifeisnoyoke.  Lenny is  a Vitamin vegan!  Lenny talks about the speed, efficiencies and savings of blending plant based food.  He talks about some of his most popular recipes and reveals some great vitamix hacks!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk to Lenny from @lifeisnoyoke.  Lenny is  a Vitamin vegan!  Lenny talks about the speed, efficiencies and savings of blending plant based food.  He talks about some of his most popular recipes and reveals some great vitamix hacks!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/9009495-vitamix-vegan-plant-based-blending-with-lifeisnoyoke.mp3" length="23816283" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>From Slaughterhouse Inspector to Animal Rights Activist  </itunes:title>
    <title>From Slaughterhouse Inspector to Animal Rights Activist  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike have compelling discussion with David known as “The 40 Year old Vegan.” He talks about his journey from working in the meat industry to becoming an animal rights activist.  Follow David on Instagram: the_40_yearoldvegan Youtube: The 40 year old Vegan Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike have compelling discussion with David known as “The 40 Year old Vegan.” He talks about his journey from working in the meat industry to becoming an animal rights activist. </b></p><p>Follow David on Instagram: the_40_yearoldvegan<br/>Youtube: The 40 year old Vegan</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike have compelling discussion with David known as “The 40 Year old Vegan.” He talks about his journey from working in the meat industry to becoming an animal rights activist. </b></p><p>Follow David on Instagram: the_40_yearoldvegan<br/>Youtube: The 40 year old Vegan</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2216</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Hail Caesar! Vegan Plantaroni for Everyone!</itunes:title>
    <title>Hail Caesar! Vegan Plantaroni for Everyone!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason try the new Little Caesar Plant Based Plantaroni Pizza!  They also talk about the new Panda Express Beyond  Meat plant based orange chicken test market, and the Good Catch “Ourway”  vegan fish truck. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason try the new Little Caesar Plant Based Plantaroni Pizza!  They also talk about the new Panda Express Beyond  Meat plant based orange chicken test market, and the Good Catch “Ourway”  vegan fish truck.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason try the new Little Caesar Plant Based Plantaroni Pizza!  They also talk about the new Panda Express Beyond  Meat plant based orange chicken test market, and the Good Catch “Ourway”  vegan fish truck.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8920716-hail-caesar-vegan-plantaroni-for-everyone.mp3" length="16825498" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1394</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Baker Chris Tucker - Baking with Vegan Butta</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Baker Chris Tucker - Baking with Vegan Butta</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this very special Vegan Hacks,  we talk with Chris Tucker, Vegan Baker, CEO of Betta with Butta,  and former contestant/baker on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show." Follow Chris on instagram  @betta_with_butta   and website https://www.bettawithbutta.com/ Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this very special Vegan Hacks,  we talk with Chris Tucker, Vegan Baker, CEO of Betta with Butta,  and former contestant/baker on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show.&quot;</p><p>Follow Chris on instagram  @betta_with_butta <br/> and website https://www.bettawithbutta.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this very special Vegan Hacks,  we talk with Chris Tucker, Vegan Baker, CEO of Betta with Butta,  and former contestant/baker on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show.&quot;</p><p>Follow Chris on instagram  @betta_with_butta <br/> and website https://www.bettawithbutta.com/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="1085.008" duration="15.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Underperforming Roosters - Chicken Shortage and New Vegan Tenders</itunes:title>
    <title>Underperforming Roosters - Chicken Shortage and New Vegan Tenders</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about the chicken shortage, and the reason: Tyson chicken’s underperforming roosters.  Beyond meat saves the day with their brand new vegan chicken tenders! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the chicken shortage, and the reason: Tyson chicken’s underperforming roosters.  Beyond meat saves the day with their brand new vegan chicken tenders!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the chicken shortage, and the reason: Tyson chicken’s underperforming roosters.  Beyond meat saves the day with their brand new vegan chicken tenders!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8838120-underperforming-roosters-chicken-shortage-and-new-vegan-tenders.mp3" length="15024563" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1243</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>THE GOOSE IS LOOSE - Animals Suffer For Fashion </itunes:title>
    <title>THE GOOSE IS LOOSE - Animals Suffer For Fashion </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Canada Goose recently announced plans to stop using coyote fur, but they continue to abuse birds.  Jason and Mike discuss the luxury brand that exploits animals. Is the pressure campaign by PETA and other grass roots organizations setting a model for how to make these abusive companies change their ways? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Canada Goose recently announced plans to stop using coyote fur, but they continue to abuse birds.  Jason and Mike discuss the luxury brand that exploits animals. Is the pressure campaign by PETA and other grass roots organizations setting a model for how to make these abusive companies change their ways?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Canada Goose recently announced plans to stop using coyote fur, but they continue to abuse birds.  Jason and Mike discuss the luxury brand that exploits animals. Is the pressure campaign by PETA and other grass roots organizations setting a model for how to make these abusive companies change their ways?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8820819-the-goose-is-loose-animals-suffer-for-fashion.mp3" length="10418583" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>860</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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    <itunes:title>Once Upon a Time in Canoga Park - Vegan Hippie Cosplay</itunes:title>
    <title>Once Upon a Time in Canoga Park - Vegan Hippie Cosplay</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about food:  Trader Joe’s bon bons, naked chalupas and a great place for 1970s vegan hippie cosplay, the Follow Your Heart Cafe.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about food:  Trader Joe’s bon bons, naked chalupas and a great place for 1970s vegan hippie cosplay, the Follow Your Heart Cafe.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about food:  Trader Joe’s bon bons, naked chalupas and a great place for 1970s vegan hippie cosplay, the Follow Your Heart Cafe.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8790391-once-upon-a-time-in-canoga-park-vegan-hippie-cosplay.mp3" length="13663641" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1128</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Uncanny Valley: Are Some Vegan Foods Too Realistic?</itunes:title>
    <title>Uncanny Valley: Are Some Vegan Foods Too Realistic?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about the Uncanny Valley concept and how it applies to vegan foods.  It leads to the question: Are some vegan foods too realistic? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the Uncanny Valley concept and how it applies to vegan foods.  It leads to the question: Are some vegan foods too realistic?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about the Uncanny Valley concept and how it applies to vegan foods.  It leads to the question: Are some vegan foods too realistic?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8746460-uncanny-valley-are-some-vegan-foods-too-realistic.mp3" length="16248723" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1345</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Cultural Appropriation and White Veganism    </itunes:title>
    <title>Cultural Appropriation and White Veganism    </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss and debate cultural appropriation and white veganism in this episode of Vegan Hacks.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss and debate cultural appropriation and white veganism in this episode of Vegan Hacks. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss and debate cultural appropriation and white veganism in this episode of Vegan Hacks. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8717156-cultural-appropriation-and-white-veganism.mp3" length="16037403" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1323</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Should You Raise your Kids Vegan?</itunes:title>
    <title>Should You Raise your Kids Vegan?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should we raise our kids vegan or wait and let them decided for themselves?  Jason and Mike discuss a recent interview about Joaquin Phoenix’s parenting, raising kids vegan and other important plant based topics.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Should we raise our kids vegan or wait and let them decided for themselves?  Jason and Mike discuss a recent interview about Joaquin Phoenix’s parenting, raising kids vegan and other important plant based topics. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Should we raise our kids vegan or wait and let them decided for themselves?  Jason and Mike discuss a recent interview about Joaquin Phoenix’s parenting, raising kids vegan and other important plant based topics. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8668677-should-you-raise-your-kids-vegan.mp3" length="15073952" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <itunes:title>The Vegan Bacon Episode</itunes:title>
    <title>The Vegan Bacon Episode</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss vegan bacon.  Jason talks about all of the crazy plant based bacons he has made at home using banana peels, rice paper  and seitan.  Jason breaks down his three favorite store bought vegan bacons.  At the very end of the episode, Mike shares his Soylent hack. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss vegan bacon.  Jason talks about all of the crazy plant based bacons he has made at home using banana peels, rice paper  and seitan.  Jason breaks down his three favorite store bought vegan bacons.  At the very end of the episode, Mike shares his Soylent hack.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss vegan bacon.  Jason talks about all of the crazy plant based bacons he has made at home using banana peels, rice paper  and seitan.  Jason breaks down his three favorite store bought vegan bacons.  At the very end of the episode, Mike shares his Soylent hack.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1260</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Wizard is a Troll - Confronting Anti-Vegan Rants</itunes:title>
    <title>The Wizard is a Troll - Confronting Anti-Vegan Rants</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike break down the bad faith arguments of a carnivore who attacks vegans on social media.   They talk about trolls, factory farming and culture wars.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike break down the bad faith arguments of a carnivore who attacks vegans on social media.   They talk about trolls, factory farming and culture wars. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike break down the bad faith arguments of a carnivore who attacks vegans on social media.   They talk about trolls, factory farming and culture wars. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Internet Trolls </itunes:title>
    <title>Internet Trolls </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about internet trolls: Bacon Trolls, Vegan Trolls and what to do when the trollers come trolling.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about internet trolls: Bacon Trolls, Vegan Trolls and what to do when the trollers come trolling. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about internet trolls: Bacon Trolls, Vegan Trolls and what to do when the trollers come trolling. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 03:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1445</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>I am a Vegan Cheapskate</itunes:title>
    <title>I am a Vegan Cheapskate</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk abouf finding vegan and plant based pleasures at cut-out stores like the 99 Cents Only Store and Grocery Outlet.  Mike talks about the stuff he bought at a 99 Cent Store excursion.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk abouf finding vegan and plant based pleasures at cut-out stores like the 99 Cents Only Store and Grocery Outlet.  Mike talks about the stuff he bought at a 99 Cent Store excursion. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk abouf finding vegan and plant based pleasures at cut-out stores like the 99 Cents Only Store and Grocery Outlet.  Mike talks about the stuff he bought at a 99 Cent Store excursion. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8510360-i-am-a-vegan-cheapskate.mp3" length="15437784" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1274</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Starbucks Episode </itunes:title>
    <title>The Starbucks Episode </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about Starbucks from a vegan perspective.  They talk about Starbucks new Impossible Meat breakfast sandwich and the corporations inconsistent environmental messaging.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike talk about Starbucks from a vegan perspective.  They talk about Starbucks new Impossible Meat breakfast sandwich and the corporations inconsistent environmental messaging. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike talk about Starbucks from a vegan perspective.  They talk about Starbucks new Impossible Meat breakfast sandwich and the corporations inconsistent environmental messaging. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1099</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The New Taco Bell Vegan Meat</itunes:title>
    <title>The New Taco Bell Vegan Meat</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about how  corporations make vegan choices.  Jason talks about the Habit Burger chain, Yum Brands and the new Taco Bell vegan meat test market Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about how  corporations make vegan choices.  Jason talks about the Habit Burger chain, Yum Brands and the new Taco Bell vegan meat test market</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason talk about how  corporations make vegan choices.  Jason talks about the Habit Burger chain, Yum Brands and the new Taco Bell vegan meat test market</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>983</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>I Went Viral on TikTok</itunes:title>
    <title>I Went Viral on TikTok</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason talks about going viral on Tiktok with a video about vegan stoner food.   Jason and Mike discuss the perils of internet fame, vegan purity and gentrification.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about going viral on Tiktok with a video about vegan stoner food.   Jason and Mike discuss the perils of internet fame, vegan purity and gentrification. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason talks about going viral on Tiktok with a video about vegan stoner food.   Jason and Mike discuss the perils of internet fame, vegan purity and gentrification. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1324</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Don&#39;t Wear Dead Things</itunes:title>
    <title>Don&#39;t Wear Dead Things</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss  the way the clothing industry uses and abuses animals.  They talk about where fur, leather, wool and silk come from.  Lots of interesting sidebar conversations, where they discuss s&amp;m gear, sushi bars in Tokyo and caterpillars. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss  the way the clothing industry uses and abuses animals.  They talk about where fur, leather, wool and silk come from.  Lots of interesting sidebar conversations, where they discuss s&amp;m gear, sushi bars in Tokyo and caterpillars.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss  the way the clothing industry uses and abuses animals.  They talk about where fur, leather, wool and silk come from.  Lots of interesting sidebar conversations, where they discuss s&amp;m gear, sushi bars in Tokyo and caterpillars.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8338090-don-t-wear-dead-things.mp3" length="18332305" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="425.489" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1518</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Asian Inspired Vegan</itunes:title>
    <title>Asian Inspired Vegan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason talk about asian inspired vegan foods.  They talk about the Trader Joe's  coffee boba vegan ice cream.  Jason then discuses learning how to make some of his favorite asian foods as a home cook: scallion pancakes, seitan and vegan maki sushi rolls.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason talk about asian inspired vegan foods.  They talk about the Trader Joe&apos;s  coffee boba vegan ice cream.  Jason then discuses learning how to make some of his favorite asian foods as a home cook: scallion pancakes, seitan and vegan maki sushi rolls. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike and Jason talk about asian inspired vegan foods.  They talk about the Trader Joe&apos;s  coffee boba vegan ice cream.  Jason then discuses learning how to make some of his favorite asian foods as a home cook: scallion pancakes, seitan and vegan maki sushi rolls. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Have You Seen Seaspiracy?</itunes:title>
    <title>Have You Seen Seaspiracy?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss the recently released Netflix documentary Seaspiracy.  This powerful and devastating  film details how the fishing industry is destroying the oceans. This doc is a must see. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the recently released Netflix documentary Seaspiracy.  This powerful and devastating  film details how the fishing industry is destroying the oceans. This doc is a must see.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss the recently released Netflix documentary Seaspiracy.  This powerful and devastating  film details how the fishing industry is destroying the oceans. This doc is a must see.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/8228942-have-you-seen-seaspiracy.mp3" length="16560248" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="893.177" duration="35.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1367</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Are Pets Vegan?  </itunes:title>
    <title>Are Pets Vegan?  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[   In this action packed episode Mike and Jason talk about Vegan Tiktok and the power of vegan influencers.  Our vegan hacks then get into a heated debate about If vegans should own pets.       Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>   <b>In this action packed episode Mike and Jason talk about Vegan Tiktok and the power of vegan influencers.  Our vegan hacks then get into a heated debate about If vegans should own pets.   <br/><br/></b><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>   <b>In this action packed episode Mike and Jason talk about Vegan Tiktok and the power of vegan influencers.  Our vegan hacks then get into a heated debate about If vegans should own pets.   <br/><br/></b><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="615.633" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1845</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Kit Kat Bar Chocolate Controversy</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Kit Kat Bar Chocolate Controversy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike's celebration about the release of a vegan Kit Kat candy bar gets derailed when they discuss its maker Nestle and the corporation's troubled history.    Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike&apos;s celebration about the release of a vegan Kit Kat candy bar gets derailed when they discuss its maker Nestle and the corporation&apos;s troubled history.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike&apos;s celebration about the release of a vegan Kit Kat candy bar gets derailed when they discuss its maker Nestle and the corporation&apos;s troubled history.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1147</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Take Better Food Pictures for Vegan Instagram</itunes:title>
    <title>Take Better Food Pictures for Vegan Instagram</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about instagram and how you can take more impactful and inspiring photos of your vegan foods!   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about instagram and how you can take more impactful and inspiring photos of your vegan foods!  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about instagram and how you can take more impactful and inspiring photos of your vegan foods!  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1070</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, Plant Based, Instagram, Photography, Food, Foodie, Vegetarian</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Rubber Chicken Episode Plus Vegan Clubhouse</itunes:title>
    <title>The Rubber Chicken Episode Plus Vegan Clubhouse</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason tries a plant based chicken breast that looks like a doggie chew toy, but tastes delicious. Mike and Jason also discuss the Clubhouse App and Jason's experience on a Vegan Yoga channel.    Dear yoga people, we love you, please don't be angry with us.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason tries a plant based chicken breast that looks like a doggie chew toy, but tastes delicious. Mike and Jason also discuss the Clubhouse App and Jason&apos;s experience on a Vegan Yoga channel.    Dear yoga people, we love you, please don&apos;t be angry with us. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason tries a plant based chicken breast that looks like a doggie chew toy, but tastes delicious. Mike and Jason also discuss the Clubhouse App and Jason&apos;s experience on a Vegan Yoga channel.    Dear yoga people, we love you, please don&apos;t be angry with us. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="594.553" duration="29.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1211</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>3-D Printed Meat - Future Plant Based Meat Tech Today</itunes:title>
    <title>3-D Printed Meat - Future Plant Based Meat Tech Today</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about future plant based food technology.  Redefine Meat is poised to be a major player in the food tech biz with their steak printers.  This might be a sustainable and cruelty free way for people to eat and enjoy red meat.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk about future plant based food technology.  Redefine Meat is poised to be a major player in the food tech biz with their steak printers.  This might be a sustainable and cruelty free way for people to eat and enjoy red meat. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk about future plant based food technology.  Redefine Meat is poised to be a major player in the food tech biz with their steak printers.  This might be a sustainable and cruelty free way for people to eat and enjoy red meat. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>632</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, Plant Based, Redefine Foods, 3d printed foods, Printed steaks, environmental, </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Wow No Cow - Oatly - Mainstreaming Vegan or Greenwashing?</itunes:title>
    <title>Wow No Cow - Oatly - Mainstreaming Vegan or Greenwashing?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about the now famous Wow No Cow Oatly Commercial  that played durning the Superbowl.  Does this represent a sea change in the way vegan foods are perceived or just a blip in a corporate world.  Jason and Mike reveal a dark side to Oatly's rise that involves some very curious corporate funding decisions.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the now famous Wow No Cow Oatly Commercial  that played durning the Superbowl.  Does this represent a sea change in the way vegan foods are perceived or just a blip in a corporate world.  Jason and Mike reveal a dark side to Oatly&apos;s rise that involves some very curious corporate funding decisions. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the now famous Wow No Cow Oatly Commercial  that played durning the Superbowl.  Does this represent a sea change in the way vegan foods are perceived or just a blip in a corporate world.  Jason and Mike reveal a dark side to Oatly&apos;s rise that involves some very curious corporate funding decisions. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1913</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Oatly, Wow No Cow, Vegan, Greenwashing, Blackstone, Deforestation, Investments, Environment, Oatmilk, Starbucks, Plant based</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Field Roast Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Controversy</itunes:title>
    <title>Field Roast Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Controversy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss a new vegan hot dog offering at a national wide fast food chain.  This  brings up a compelling question.  Does the release and promotion of this hot dog violate Field Roast's Vegan Policy Affirmation when they sold to meat producing giant Maple Leaf Foods?   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss a new vegan hot dog offering at a national wide fast food chain.  This  brings up a compelling question.  Does the release and promotion of this hot dog violate Field Roast&apos;s Vegan Policy Affirmation when they sold to meat producing giant Maple Leaf Foods?<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike discuss a new vegan hot dog offering at a national wide fast food chain.  This  brings up a compelling question.  Does the release and promotion of this hot dog violate Field Roast&apos;s Vegan Policy Affirmation when they sold to meat producing giant Maple Leaf Foods?<br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="954.49" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Winerschnitzel, fieldroast, Field Roast, Vegan, Plant Based, vegan junk food, Maple Leaf Foods, Greenleaf Foods, BigAg, hot dogs, </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>PETA vs Speciesism and the Animals are Innocent Rap </itunes:title>
    <title>PETA vs Speciesism and the Animals are Innocent Rap </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about soy curls, PETA's war with dictionary definitions and a legendary vegan rap song.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about soy curls, PETA&apos;s war with dictionary definitions and a legendary vegan rap song. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this very special episode, Jason and Mike talk about soy curls, PETA&apos;s war with dictionary definitions and a legendary vegan rap song. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/7601740-peta-vs-speciesism-and-the-animals-are-innocent-rap.mp3" length="13231814" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="64.383" duration="60.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1092</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Impossible Meat, Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, PETA, Comedy, </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <itunes:title>Plant Based Wall Street - Vegan Investing </itunes:title>
    <title>Plant Based Wall Street - Vegan Investing </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[They vegan industry is rapidly expanding as technology and the plant-based eating habits define a new way of investing.  This is an episode very close to Mike’s heart, he breaks down the way vegans can support ethical companies and the rising stocks that are vegan friendly.  All advice in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>They vegan industry is rapidly expanding as technology and the plant-based eating habits define a new way of investing.  This is an episode very close to Mike’s heart, he breaks down the way vegans can support ethical companies and the rising stocks that are vegan friendly.  All advice in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They vegan industry is rapidly expanding as technology and the plant-based eating habits define a new way of investing.  This is an episode very close to Mike’s heart, he breaks down the way vegans can support ethical companies and the rising stocks that are vegan friendly.  All advice in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="256.006" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Burgers - The Gateway Drug</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Burgers - The Gateway Drug</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about how the vegan burger has become a symbol of new veganism.  They discuss the difference between Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat and if these protein patties are healthy for you. Jason talks about how he builds the perfect vegan hamburger.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike talk about how the vegan burger has become a symbol of new veganism.  They discuss the difference between Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat and if these protein patties are healthy for you. Jason talks about how he builds the perfect vegan hamburger. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike talk about how the vegan burger has become a symbol of new veganism.  They discuss the difference between Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat and if these protein patties are healthy for you. Jason talks about how he builds the perfect vegan hamburger. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="485.646" duration="20.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1179</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Impossible Meat, Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, Beyond Burgers, Vegan Hamburgers </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>A Vegan Cult - The Source Family Story</itunes:title>
    <title>A Vegan Cult - The Source Family Story</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is about clean food, free love, psychedelic rock and roll and the and an incredible Hippie Cult.  Meet the rock and roll vegan god, Father Yod.  Jason and Mike talk about The Source Family a 1970s cult that ran the influential Sunset Strip health food restaurant The Source.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about clean food, free love, psychedelic rock and roll and the and an incredible Hippie Cult.  Meet the rock and roll vegan god, Father Yod.  Jason and Mike talk about The Source Family a 1970s cult that ran the influential Sunset Strip health food restaurant The Source. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about clean food, free love, psychedelic rock and roll and the and an incredible Hippie Cult.  Meet the rock and roll vegan god, Father Yod.  Jason and Mike talk about The Source Family a 1970s cult that ran the influential Sunset Strip health food restaurant The Source. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="306.629" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, 1970s, Father Yod, The Source Family, Cults, Cult, Health Food, Vegan, Rock and Roll, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, Sunset Boulivard, True Crime, Free Love, Hippie</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>When Vegans Quit Being Vegan </itunes:title>
    <title>When Vegans Quit Being Vegan </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to a 2014 article in Psychology Today, 84% of vegetarians and vegans return to meat. We talk about when vegans stop being vegan in this special episode of Vegan Hacks.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>According to a 2014 article in Psychology Today,<br/>84% of vegetarians and vegans return to meat. We talk about when vegans stop being vegan in this special episode of Vegan Hacks. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to a 2014 article in Psychology Today,<br/>84% of vegetarians and vegans return to meat. We talk about when vegans stop being vegan in this special episode of Vegan Hacks. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="963.906" duration="31.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1482</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Impossible Meat, Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegans and Bees</itunes:title>
    <title>Vegans and Bees</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bees are responsible for pollinating 2/3rds of our food.  Avocados and Almond crops are 100% dependent on  bees.  We talk about bees, the exploitation of the honey bee in agriculture and the honey industry.  Buzzzzzz! Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bees are responsible for pollinating 2/3rds of our food.  Avocados and Almond crops are 100% dependent on  bees.  We talk about bees, the exploitation of the honey bee in agriculture and the honey industry.  Buzzzzzz!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bees are responsible for pollinating 2/3rds of our food.  Avocados and Almond crops are 100% dependent on  bees.  We talk about bees, the exploitation of the honey bee in agriculture and the honey industry.  Buzzzzzz!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/7110190-vegans-and-bees.mp3" length="15554290" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="1119.336" duration="32.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1282</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Social Media for Vegans</itunes:title>
    <title>Social Media for Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike and Jason have a lively discussion about vegan social media.  They talk about trolls, activism, their favorite creators and the role of social media in the vegan community.  You can follow Vegan Hacks on twitter: @veganhackspod and on Instagram: @veganhackspod. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason have a lively discussion about vegan social media.  They talk about trolls, activism, their favorite creators and the role of social media in the vegan community.  You can follow Vegan Hacks on twitter: @veganhackspod and on Instagram: @veganhackspod.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike and Jason have a lively discussion about vegan social media.  They talk about trolls, activism, their favorite creators and the role of social media in the vegan community.  You can follow Vegan Hacks on twitter: @veganhackspod and on Instagram: @veganhackspod.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/7039945-social-media-for-vegans.mp3" length="17396385" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="608.072" duration="22.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1438</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Plant Based, Plant-Based, Social Media, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Bacon Trolls, Vegan Community</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Mike&#39;s on Soylent</itunes:title>
    <title>Mike&#39;s on Soylent</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On a very special Vegan Hacks, Mike purchases five gallon plastic bucket of Soylent plans to live on it.  Jason and Mike discuss the pros and cons of eating most of your meals out of a plastic bucket, the thrill of optimizing your life and what's it like to live like a Silicon Valley engineer.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On a very special Vegan Hacks, Mike purchases five gallon plastic bucket of Soylent plans to live on it.  Jason and Mike discuss the pros and cons of eating most of your meals out of a plastic bucket, the thrill of optimizing your life and what&apos;s it like to live like a Silicon Valley engineer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On a very special Vegan Hacks, Mike purchases five gallon plastic bucket of Soylent plans to live on it.  Jason and Mike discuss the pros and cons of eating most of your meals out of a plastic bucket, the thrill of optimizing your life and what&apos;s it like to live like a Silicon Valley engineer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="1351.911" duration="37.5" />
    <itunes:duration>2125</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Impossible Meat, Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, Soylent, meal replacement</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Great Vegan Purity Test </itunes:title>
    <title>The Great Vegan Purity Test </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason gives Mike his famous vegan purity test.  He ask questions that vex even some hard core vegans.  Questions asked: "Do you eat honey?"  "Do have any leather products?" "Do you have a pet?"  "Do your friends eat meat in front of you?" When the results are in, Jason decides if Mike can keep his vegan card.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason gives Mike his famous vegan purity test.  He ask questions that vex even some hard core vegans.  Questions asked: &quot;Do you eat honey?&quot;  &quot;Do have any leather products?&quot; &quot;Do you have a pet?&quot;  &quot;Do your friends eat meat in front of you?&quot; When the results are in, Jason decides if Mike can keep his vegan card. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason gives Mike his famous vegan purity test.  He ask questions that vex even some hard core vegans.  Questions asked: &quot;Do you eat honey?&quot;  &quot;Do have any leather products?&quot; &quot;Do you have a pet?&quot;  &quot;Do your friends eat meat in front of you?&quot; When the results are in, Jason decides if Mike can keep his vegan card. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/6846187-the-great-vegan-purity-test.mp3" length="18748016" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="375.723" duration="34.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1554</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>Would You Eat Lab Grown Meat?</itunes:title>
    <title>Would You Eat Lab Grown Meat?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whatever you call it:  frankenmeat, clean meat, lab meat, cultured meat; it is the future and it is already here!  Lab-grown meat from Eat Just was just approved for the first time ever in Singapore.  Is it vegan?  Would you eat lab grown meat?  It is truly cruelty free?  What exactly is fetal bovine serum?  Mike and Jason discuss lab meat and the impact it will have. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Whatever you call it:  frankenmeat, clean meat, lab meat, cultured meat; it is the future and it is already here!  Lab-grown meat from Eat Just was just approved for the first time ever in Singapore.  Is it vegan?  Would you eat lab grown meat?  It is truly cruelty free?  What exactly is fetal bovine serum?  Mike and Jason discuss lab meat and the impact it will have.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whatever you call it:  frankenmeat, clean meat, lab meat, cultured meat; it is the future and it is already here!  Lab-grown meat from Eat Just was just approved for the first time ever in Singapore.  Is it vegan?  Would you eat lab grown meat?  It is truly cruelty free?  What exactly is fetal bovine serum?  Mike and Jason discuss lab meat and the impact it will have.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Vegan Activism Featuring Those Annoying Vegans Interview </itunes:title>
    <title>Vegan Activism Featuring Those Annoying Vegans Interview </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike discuss different forms of vegan activism from social media posts to organized protests.  Mike interviews dedicated animal rights activists and vegan You Tubers, Ana Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp, also known as "Those Annoying Vegans." Subscribe to Those Annoying Vegans on Youtube Youtube: www.youtube.com/thoseannoyingvegans Instagram: thoseannoyingvegans Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike discuss different forms of vegan activism from social media posts to organized protests.  Mike interviews dedicated animal rights activists and vegan You Tubers, Ana Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp, also known as &quot;Those Annoying Vegans.&quot;</b></p><p>Subscribe to Those Annoying Vegans on Youtube<br/>Youtube: www.youtube.com/thoseannoyingvegans<br/>Instagram: thoseannoyingvegans</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jason and Mike discuss different forms of vegan activism from social media posts to organized protests.  Mike interviews dedicated animal rights activists and vegan You Tubers, Ana Valverde and Brian Ruppenkamp, also known as &quot;Those Annoying Vegans.&quot;</b></p><p>Subscribe to Those Annoying Vegans on Youtube<br/>Youtube: www.youtube.com/thoseannoyingvegans<br/>Instagram: thoseannoyingvegans</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="2244.336" duration="35.0" />
    <itunes:duration>2599</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <itunes:title>The GMO Debate and Sexy Vegans</itunes:title>
    <title>The GMO Debate and Sexy Vegans</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about fast food fake meat, monkey labor and the proper way to pronounce a popular plant based cheese brand.  They discuss a recent survey about vegans and sex and finally have a grand debate about GMOs. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about fast food fake meat, monkey labor and the proper way to pronounce a popular plant based cheese brand.  They discuss a recent survey about vegans and sex and finally have a grand debate about GMOs.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about fast food fake meat, monkey labor and the proper way to pronounce a popular plant based cheese brand.  They discuss a recent survey about vegans and sex and finally have a grand debate about GMOs.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="385.989" duration="35.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, GMO Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, Monsanto, GMO Crops, Dow Chemical, Roundup, Food</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Vegan Cheese Episode </itunes:title>
    <title>The Vegan Cheese Episode </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the last few years, Vegan Cheese has evolved in such a dramatic way that it has drastically changed the way we cook and eat.  Jason and Mike discuss Vegan Cheese and the brands and styles that have disrupted the market and inspired many to go full vegan.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In the last few years, Vegan Cheese has evolved in such a dramatic way that it has drastically changed the way we cook and eat.  Jason and Mike discuss Vegan Cheese and the brands and styles that have disrupted the market and inspired many to go full vegan. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In the last few years, Vegan Cheese has evolved in such a dramatic way that it has drastically changed the way we cook and eat.  Jason and Mike discuss Vegan Cheese and the brands and styles that have disrupted the market and inspired many to go full vegan. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/6473329-the-vegan-cheese-episode.mp3" length="16973323" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="889.058" duration="34.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1404</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, Cheese, Daiya, Field Roast, Chao, Follow Your Heart, Violife, Tofu, Plant Based</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>McDonald&#39;s Introduces the Plant-Based McPlant Burger</itunes:title>
    <title>McDonald&#39;s Introduces the Plant-Based McPlant Burger</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about their experiences with McDonald's and their new plant-based burger to be introduced in 2021.  They talk about vegan options in international McDonald's locations.  Jason offers alternative names for the "McPlant." They also talk about the drama and stock plunge of Beyond Burger when they were cut out of the McDonald's "McPlant" announcement.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their experiences with McDonald&apos;s and their new plant-based burger to be introduced in 2021.  They talk about vegan options in international McDonald&apos;s locations.  Jason offers alternative names for the &quot;McPlant.&quot; They also talk about the drama and stock plunge of Beyond Burger when they were cut out of the McDonald&apos;s &quot;McPlant&quot; announcement. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about their experiences with McDonald&apos;s and their new plant-based burger to be introduced in 2021.  They talk about vegan options in international McDonald&apos;s locations.  Jason offers alternative names for the &quot;McPlant.&quot; They also talk about the drama and stock plunge of Beyond Burger when they were cut out of the McDonald&apos;s &quot;McPlant&quot; announcement. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1169</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Surviving Thanksgiving - The Vegan Hacks Guide   </itunes:title>
    <title>Surviving Thanksgiving - The Vegan Hacks Guide   </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his "Thanksgiving Game Plan" for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his &quot;Thanksgiving Game Plan&quot; for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller talk about exotic birds, turkeys and the true meaning of Thanksgiving.  Jason reveals the trauma of being the lone vegan during holiday dinners with his dysfunctional family.   Mike and Jason talk about store bought vegan roasts and Jason presents his &quot;Thanksgiving Game Plan&quot; for surviving a Thanksgiving meal with a dysfunctional family. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1518</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Impossible Meat, Plant Based, Plant-Based, ethical vegan, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Jason Kartalian </itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>Two Vegan Soy Boys Talk About Tofu</itunes:title>
    <title>Two Vegan Soy Boys Talk About Tofu</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is all about tofu!  Jason and Mike talk about the concept of Soy Boys, eating Tofu as a political insult and the Eurocentric bias against bean curd.   Jason shares a fever dream he had about Tofurkey.  We share some amazing tofu facts and our favorite tofu dishes in this action packed episode.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is all about tofu!  Jason and Mike talk about the concept of Soy Boys, eating Tofu as a political insult and the Eurocentric bias against bean curd.   Jason shares a fever dream he had about Tofurkey.  We share some amazing tofu facts and our favorite tofu dishes in this action packed episode.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is all about tofu!  Jason and Mike talk about the concept of Soy Boys, eating Tofu as a political insult and the Eurocentric bias against bean curd.   Jason shares a fever dream he had about Tofurkey.  We share some amazing tofu facts and our favorite tofu dishes in this action packed episode.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="744.495" duration="39.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1632</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>Jack in the Box UnChicken Sandwich Controversy  </itunes:title>
    <title>Jack in the Box UnChicken Sandwich Controversy  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jack in the box just introduced their new UnChicken Sandwich and a vegan conundrum emerges:   What’s a vegan to do when factory slaughterhouse mega giant Tyson begin to produce plant-based foods?    Jason and Mike debate about the Jack in the Box Unchicken Sandwich, corporate fast food, the Raised and Rooted Tyson Food offshoot and corporate clowns.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Jack in the box just introduced their new UnChicken Sandwich and a vegan conundrum emerges:   What’s a vegan to do when factory slaughterhouse mega giant Tyson begin to produce plant-based foods?    Jason and Mike debate about the Jack in the Box Unchicken Sandwich, corporate fast food, the Raised and Rooted Tyson Food offshoot and corporate clowns. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jack in the box just introduced their new UnChicken Sandwich and a vegan conundrum emerges:   What’s a vegan to do when factory slaughterhouse mega giant Tyson begin to produce plant-based foods?    Jason and Mike debate about the Jack in the Box Unchicken Sandwich, corporate fast food, the Raised and Rooted Tyson Food offshoot and corporate clowns. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="0.0" duration="25.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1854</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Jack in the Box, Raised and Rooted, Vegan, Plant-Based, Veganize, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Fast Food, Beyond Meat, Tyson Foods</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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    <itunes:title>Accidentally Vegan Junk Food</itunes:title>
    <title>Accidentally Vegan Junk Food</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it's like to be a "Dirtbag Vegan." We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods. Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it&apos;s like to be a &quot;Dirtbag Vegan.&quot; We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it&apos;s like to be a &quot;Dirtbag Vegan.&quot; We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361134/episodes/5927512-accidentally-vegan-junk-food.mp3" length="20248895" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="0.0" duration="30.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Trader Joes - The Vegan Hacks Review</itunes:title>
    <title>Trader Joes - The Vegan Hacks Review</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded? Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="0.0" duration="20.0" />
    <itunes:duration>1467</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Vegan, vegan hacks, Trader Joes, Plant Based, Plant-Based, pad thai, gentrification, grocery store</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Falafel Episode </itunes:title>
    <title>The Falafel Episode </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world's largest falafel ball.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world&apos;s largest falafel ball. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world&apos;s largest falafel ball. </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Jason Kartalian</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="0.017" duration="28.5" />
    <itunes:duration>1574</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <itunes:title>Taco Bell - The Vegan Hacks Review</itunes:title>
    <title>Taco Bell - The Vegan Hacks Review</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller run for the border in this exciting episode.  We talk about how to veganize your fast food orders and present review of  Vegan Taco Bell.  We give the chain a "sprout" rating from one to five sprouts!  How will Taco Bell fare?   So many questions are presented: Is Mike a Taco Bell apologist? Does Satan own a fast food chain? Do hot sauce packets destroy the resale value of your Bentley? Jason offers a frighting Taco Bell story at the en...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller run for the border in this exciting episode.  We talk about how to veganize your fast food orders and present review of  Vegan Taco Bell.  We give the chain a &quot;sprout&quot; rating from one to five sprouts!  How will Taco Bell fare?   So many questions are presented: Is Mike a Taco Bell apologist? Does Satan own a fast food chain? Do hot sauce packets destroy the resale value of your Bentley? Jason offers a frighting Taco Bell story at the end, just in time for the Halloween season.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the very first episode of Vegan Hacks!  Join Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller as they discuss how they became vegan, asian markets, vegan keto, musubi, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, fake meat, vegan junk food and so much more.   Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Vegan Hacks!  Join Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller as they discuss how they became vegan, asian markets, vegan keto, musubi, Flamin&apos; Hot Cheetos, fake meat, vegan junk food and so much more.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Vegan Hacks!  Join Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller as they discuss how they became vegan, asian markets, vegan keto, musubi, Flamin&apos; Hot Cheetos, fake meat, vegan junk food and so much more.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1361134/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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