Animal Voices

A feature interview with Susie Coston, National Shelter Director, on Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, and turkeys! Plus Practical Tips for Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!Read more →

Listen to this show here! (and also on Apple Podcasts and Google Play) Animal activists Amy Soranno, Nick Schafer, Roy Sasano and Geoff Regier – known as the Excelsior 4 – faced 21 indictable offences (the highest criminal level in…Read more →

Interview with the Excelsior 4 activists Nick Schafer and Roy Sasano on their 1st week of their court trial, being charged with exposing animal cruelty to the world. Plus a feature interview with Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk on the history of the Animal Liberation Front movement and her book "Free the Animals".Read more →

A feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC.Read more →

Sierra Tasi Baker of the Squamish Nation speaks to us on why she chose a vegan lifestyle, how this fits with her traditional Coast Salish values, and how animal activists can advocate for animals in a way that's respectful toward Indigenous people. Read more →

To honour World Oceans Day, we feature interviews with Sue Waters of Sea Shepherd, and marine biologist Dr. Abby Schwarz, on the importance of sound in the sea. Read more →

A feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society, on helping structurally vulnerable individuals and their companion animals with needed vet services and more. Read more →

Feature interview with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary's Rachel McCrystal on millions of farmed animals being euthanized and the COVID-19 outbreaks in slaughterhouses. Plus, a discussion of Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall's "Meat the Future" - the clean meat future!Read more →

It's our Spring Fundraising Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed!Read more →

We welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →

For our feature interview, we welcome Dr. Sailesh Rao, an environmental scientist who believes that the world is capable of overcoming climate change - but only if everyone adopts a plant-based diet by the year 2026. Also, Annelise Sorg, the co-founder and President of No Whales in Captivity, discusses the history of Vancouver Aquarium's exploitative conduct towards the animals and a call for no $9.5 million bailout from the government during pandemic times.Read more →

Feature interview with Sorelle Campbell, founder and Executive Director of Rabbitats Rescue, on the plight of the bunnies.Read more →

A feature interview with Roy Sasano, one of the Excelsior 4 activists who is being charged with multiple offences for his part in exposing animal cruelty to the masses at a pig factory farm in Abbotsford, BC.Read more →

Interviews with some of the 200 activists who peacefully protested and documented cruelty on a local pig farm. We address comments we have been hearing from farmers, and speak to a former RCMP officer-turned activist about breaking the law to obtain justice.Read more →

It's Save a Spider Day! Plus, helping the animals in the Ukraine, and a feature interview with local entrepreneur Jason Antony, owner of social enterprises Vegan Supply and Friend & Faux.Read more →

Featuring an interview with vegan fashion designer and author Joshua Katcher, founder of Brave GentleMan and The Discerning Brute. Read more →

Featuring an interview with local Vancouver activists Don Larson and Elder Veronica on the completion of CRAB Park, plus information on turkey vultures for World Turkey Vulture Day.Read more →

Local vegan chef Asha Wheeldon joins us to talk about plant-based cuisine inspiration and bringing people together through delicious food.Read more →

Learn about optimal heart health with leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Plus, celebrating the love of chocolate with vegan chocolatier and owner of Zimt Chocolates Emma Smith.Read more →

An interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis".Read more →

Health and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change".Read more →

A feature interview with Brian Patton, The Sexy Vegan, on Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, and vegan musical and cosplay artist Alexandria Beck with her vegan mom Suzi Beck. Plus, our recommendations for charity gift giving for the holidays this year.Read more →

Listen To This Show Here! [display_pod] If podcast is not displaying, you can find the archival audio here – Archive Audio (11/19/2021) News Mission and animals being abandoned Desperate farmers whose properties were flooded tried to move their animals by boat,…Read more →

Listen To This Show Here! [display_pod] If podcast is not displaying, you can find the archival audio here – Archive Audio (10/22/2021) This weeks News Oatly's New Fashion Line – Swedish brand Oatly—known best for its vegan oat milk—is taking…Read more →

Health and environmental advocate Glen Merzer discusses the messages in his 2 latest books: "Own Your Health: How to Live Long & Avoid Chronic Illness" and "Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, and the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change".Read more →

An interview with Rabbitats' Sanctuary and Shelter Deanna Hamm on bunny rescue and volunteering, plus a feature interview with Vancouver filmmaker Gary Charbonneau on his ground-breaking new film entitled "The Medical Illusion: A Healthcare in Crisis".Read more →

A feature interview with Easy Animal-Free's mom Anna Pippus on nourishing your family with plant-based cooking. Plus, vegan dogs with Virchew, a plant-based dog food company local to Vancouver.Read more →

Welcome to our annual Thanksgiving Show, a rebroadcast from 2017. We talk about the personalities of turkeys with Diane Marsh from the Happy Herd Sanctuary, and share tips and advice on Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving.Read more →

A feature interview with BC conservationist Kelly Ready, peeling back the layers to expose the underpinnings of the coyote cull in Stanley Park. Read more →

September 1st is Japan Dolphins Day. Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered's Gary Charbonneau speaks about the Japanese origins of the Vancouver Aquarium's dolphins, plus nutritionist Nikki Hurst answers all your vegan nutrition questions!Read more →

This International Sloth Day show features an interview with zoologist Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, founder and director of the Sloth Conservation Foundation. We also welcome 13-year-old entrepreneur and animal advocate Sir Darius Brown of Beaux and Paws who sews and donates handmade bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted.Read more →

A feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister.Read more →

Meet vegan entrepreneurs Seth Tibbott of The Tofurky Company, and James Davison and Mitchell Scott of The Very Good Butchers, who make some of the best plant-based meats on the market, and have business stories and advice to share!Read more →

Featuring an extended coffee-table chat with violist and singer Tony Kastelic, as well as live performances from both Tony and our producer Elyse Jacobson. Tony and Elyse discuss being among the first musicians in Canada to use Coruss bow hair, a high-tech professional-grade synthetic hair for bowed string instruments. Read more →

A feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society, on helping structurally vulnerable individuals and their companion animals with needed vet services and more. Read more →

It's our Fall Member Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed!Read more →

A feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister.Read more →

We welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →

This week we tie together a series of stories related to the different animals that we live amoungst in human dominated spaces. We discuss the pressing news related to the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, which has been purchased by white supremacist supporters, Herschend Enterprises. Read more →

The Earth Day Show: featuring an interview with author Patricia Tallman on "The Restore-Our-Planet Diet", an interview with Lisa Kemmerer on "Eating Earth", plus our annual Spring Member Drive.Read more →

this week we learn about the life cycle of cicadas in advance of the brood x infestation occurring this spring. Read more →

In a time of zoonotic diseases and pandemics, former industrial farm and slaughterhouse worker Justin Reineke exposes the underbelly of these infection-ridden factories.Read more →

In honour of International Women's Day on March 8th, we speak with acclaimed eco-feminist, writer and activist Carol J. Adams, who illustrates the many connections and intersections between feminism and animal rights. Read more →

Learn about optimal heart health with leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Plus, celebrating the love of chocolate with vegan chocolatier and owner of Zimt Chocolates Emma Smith.Read more →

We talk with Lesley Fox about the Coyote Culls in Stanley Park and discuss how we can take action and contact policy makers to help support wildlifeRead more →

Featuring food justice activist Brenda Sanders, founder and president of Afro-Vegan Society, on the society's new "Veguary" campaign. Plus: a captivating look at monarch butterflies.Read more →

Local vegan chef Asha Wheeldon joins us to talk about plant-based cuisine inspiration and bringing people together through delicious food.Read more →

This week, we interview Kimberly Carroll who is a coach for Changemakers, a campaigns strategist with Animal Justice, and the Animal Justice Academy director. We also speak to the Cranky Vegan about how vegans can change the perceptions of others on veganism.Read more →

Featuring an interview with penguin expert Dyan deNapoli on penguin rescue and conservation.Read more →

We enter January with goals of investing for a vegan future. Interview with Mark Perlmutter, founder of The Vegan Investing Club. And feature interview with Jasmin Singer on her new book "The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan"!Read more →

In this show, we play the compelling audio from the short film Creature Comforts which was made by Aardman Animations in 1989, Nick Park's first Oscar-winning film. We discuss hopes for the new year in activism and veganism and the new film Vegan 2020 released by Plant Based News.Read more →