Behind the Tofu

This week we were joined by Brianna Lawyna, a chef at oohlalavegan in Las Vegas and a Clothing Designer, and Anthony DeGeorge, chef-owner at plant power Nashville and cofounder of Nashville Kids Cook! We discussed the ins and outs of being a vegan chef, their careers, food innovation, etc. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist Background Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash

This week we discussed the Move Bombing, Police Brutality, Activism and other aspects surrounding the Move Bombing with Jaimee Ellison, a badass activist with @turlockBLM, @blackrhinosofficial, and @blackrainmilitia. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

This Episode is with Matt King with The Christian Animal Rights Association, the Author of the upcoming book "I Will Abolish the Bow: Christianity, Personhood, and the End of Animal Exploitation". He discussed the relationship of Christianity and Animal Rights. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

This is the second part of our series on Palestine. This time we bring the issues in the Palestinian Occupation back to the environment for this discussion on Greenwashing with Jesi Cruz (@MoonTwerk on twitter), a Jewish grad student studying the Ecology of Waste. Sources at BehindtheTofu.com/sources Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

This week we were joined by Mitzi Jonelle Tan and Jon Bonifacio from Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines for a discussion on the current political, economic, ecological and climate problems impacting the Philippines currently. We touched briefly on the issues with the Seaspiracy documentary, but focused mostly on how to center the voices of Fishing Communities. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

This week we spoke with Rama Ganesan (@ramavgan) on the Anti-Caste Framework. Rama Ganesan is an animal liberationist who takes her anti-caste framework and applies it to animal and human oppression around the globe. We discussed the truth behind the remaining Caste system in India and how vegetarian and veganism is used as a tool for classism. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ BTT Logo Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

Today we bring you an episode to give you the background on the Palestinian Occupation with special guests Mosaab and Ettie. For more questions please contact mo96kassab@gmail.com. Check out behindthetofu.com/sources for more resources. Background Music: https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/333800/ Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist Promo Background: Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash

This week we are joined by Jack of All Trades and the Mother of this podcast, Sabrina Sith. Sabrina lives in LA, worked as a vegan celebrity chef for 9 years, does comedy, modeling, has a cookbook. (yes we mean she does it ALL). We talked about pop culture and how vegans are portrayed in the media. Check out her merch store at https://www.sabrinamerch.com and follow her on instagram @sabrinasith Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist Promo Background: Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash

This week we met with Sheryl (@soypreme), a UK based vegan fitness trainer and bodybuilding athlete. We discussed how to maintain balance while lifting and eating plant-based, feminism, bugs? and many other random topics. Check it out! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

This week we discussed Marxism and its connections with Animal Liberation with Dr. Asatar Bair. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This week we were joined by our friend Kevin, a History Master's student at Clayton State University for a discussion on the ALF. Check out this conversation where we touched on ag-gag laws, media portrayal of animal activists, and colonialization of diets. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This episode is the SECOND PART of our mashup with All My Carnists: Sean (@thevegangrind), Rachel (@bannedtofuwiz) and KTS (@ifarmcarnists). Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This episode is a mashup between us and the folks over at All My Carnists: Sean (@thevegangrind), Rachel (@bannedtofuwiz) and KTS (@ifarmcarnists). We talked about what anarchism is, how they each got into anarchism & what anarchism has to do with animal liberation! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Christopher Key Chapple Is a Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology at Loyola Marymount University, the Founder & Faculty Advisor for Yoga Studies, Center for Religion & Spirituality, Former editor of Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology. He got his B.A. from State University of New York at Stony Brook in Comparative Literature and Religious Studies. He got his masters and PhD in History of Religions from Fordham University. He is familiar or fluent in 7 languages and has over 100 published articles and books credited to his name related to religions. In this episode, we covered his perspective on how Asian religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism view animals and he gives poetic insight on how we can implement these philosophies on a daily basis. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This week we were joined by Alexus (Kyelle) (@suxlemai on twitter) for a brief discussion on medical racism, white veganism, health disparities, vegan sponsorships, etc. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This week we were delighted to be joined by Chris Sosa, a New York City Politician who has been vegan for over 15 years. Chris has worked in the New York Democratic Caucus and has been an effective advocate for improvements in New York's policies on Immigration, Incarcerated Individuals, Healthcare, Legal Aid, etc. This quote from his website exhibits his goals for NYC: "I'm running to fight for the rights of every one of my NYC neighbors: well-funded public schools for our kids, affordable and reliable public transportation, green spaces for our families, fair opportunities for housing, employment, access to food and recreation, and healthcare for all." volunteer- https://sosafornyc.com/volunteer donate- https://www.nycvotes.org/campaigns/christophersosa/contributions/new?iframe=true more on his issues: https://sosafornyc.com/issues twitter: @chrissosa Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ Photo for graphic: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash

This week we discussed what it's like being vegan in Lebanon with our good friend Nour Sharif, and learned all about Lebanese culture, food, and middle eastern geopolitics. Check out her small business here: https://www.instagram.com/tripoliknitters/ Don't forget to rate and review us on apple podcasts! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This week we did an overview of the links between veganism and colonialism with Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan and queerbrownvegan.com). We brushed on hot topics such as The World Bank, displaced species, the beginning of industrial agriculture, western food growth, etc. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Behindthetofu.com/sources Don't forget to rate and review us on apple podcasts! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This week we talked to Ellen Flores (they/them), a vegan collective liberationist, BlackLivesMatter, and Human Rights activist, cofounder of Vegans Against All Oppression (www.wearevaao.org), and host of ElleTravelsVegan on Youtube. We discussed in person activism, environmental racism in NYC, Police Brutality, Elle's upcoming TV show, and so much more on this really fun episode of BehindtheTofu. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElleTravelsVgan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHAOWbMkviAEYFCaUOPp73w Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elletravelsvegan/?hl=en Behindthetofu.com/sources Don't forget to rate and review us on apple podcasts! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Are you interested in learning about food accessibility and security and how it plays a role in efforts towards collective liberation? We're joined by Tyra (@tyrathetaurus on twitter and insta, @anotherjunkfoodvegan on insta, VeganGirlGang Founder, and Host of the Kombucha Hour Podcast) who has first hand experience helping those in these situations to discuss this. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

This Episode we are joined by Angeon “Grim” Booker, an afro-tsalagi vegan activist from California who focuses on collective liberation, radical lifestyle changes, and alternative plant-based medicines. Grim is also an artist, who produces and sells handmade jewelry. You can find Grim on Twitter @beepuke or on Etsy @ agape alternative. We discussed the history of raw veganism, Pythagorean veganism, Dr. Sebi, alternative medicines, and the health benefits of going raw. Listen in for this exciting and dynamic conversation. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Check out this episode discussing consumerism with New York based Grassroots activist Gail Mayer. In this episode we discuss stuff and how it impacts wildlife and the environment. Gail also gives some insight on how to begin a zero waste life and how to think about your personal consumerism. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

Join us as we talk to our friends about Veganuary, reflect on 2020, and set learning goals for 2021. Look forward to tangents galore on this special episode with @iye.loves.life (on insta and @iyeloveslife on twitter), Kenia Perkins, R'keria Davis, and Chapin "Charlie" Patel (@fishandchaps). Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/

We're back from our holiday hiatus! Join us as we talk to Christine (@VietVeganVirgo_ on twitter) and Raja (@SugarbabyRara on Twitter) about their experiences going vegan, the cultural background of mock meats, and discussions about their families and cultures. This episode was so fun to record and we can't wait for ya'll to hear! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist

Happy Thanksliving! Happy Turkey Liberation Day! Today we discuss all things turkey! Join us for this short episode discussing our avian friends. Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Turkey Sound: https://freesound.org/people/JarredGibb/sounds/233123/

This week we were joined by Rachel Hodder, the Tofu Wizard (@bannedtofuwiz on twitter, cohost of All My Carnists, and Author of tofuwizard.com). She came on this week to discuss the Liberation Pledge, Issues that arise in social relationships as a vegan, her rats. We had some short discussions about veganism as a cult, and the importance of diversity in our activism. Listen in for this really awesome episode! Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo! https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ BehindtheTofu.com BehindtheTofu@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

This Episode we had Dominique Williamson (vegan chef, author of VeganHippieSol, owner of VeganHippieCafe.com, philanthropist and vegan activist). We discussed different topics related to vegan cooking, vegan food brands, environmental racism, health aspects of veganism, veganism in the Black community, etc. Tune into this special edition episode with one of our favorite vegan chefs! Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo! https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ BehindtheTofu.com BehindtheTofu@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

This Episode we are joined by Daryn Lieberman (@darynoceansun on twitter and @oceansun.bear on insta, co-host of Talk Climate Change to Me) and Victoria Sursley (@vickyveganpng on twitter, co-owner of @UrVeganGalPals). We got together and talked about their Navajo and Ojibwe cultures (respectively), reconnecting with their cultures as adults, and how their culture interacts with their vegan activism. Daryn declared it "Anti-Onion" week, Victoria talks about her recent scuffle with the Brazilian government, and we learned a lot about what it means to respect Indigenous culture while seeking out animal liberation. Check out this exciting and informative conversation! Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo! https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ BehindtheTofu.com BehindtheTofu@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

This week we had a very productive conversation with our dear friend Iye Loves Life [@iye.loves.life on Instagram, @iyeloveslife on Twitter], a social media activist who focuses on collective liberation. We discussed how to approach social media activism, the important things to consider when doing social media activism, the importance of collective liberation, putting vegan celebrities on a pedestal and Nigerian ties to veganism. Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ BehindtheTofu.com BehindtheTofu@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!

Welcome to Behind the Tofu Vegan Podcast that Brings you Behind the Tofu: Exploring Underrepresented Topics and Issues Surrounding Veganism. This first episode we introduce our hosts, describe our journeys becoming vegan, and discuss how veganism has evolved in the public eye over its lifespan. We discuss Ahimsa and its relationship to Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, we then delve into how Percy Bysshe Shelley Coopted the Vegan Movement in Western culture, leading to the perception that veganism is "White". Follow us on Twitter @behindthetofu Thank you @morgantheeartist on instagram for our fantastic logo! https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/ BehindtheTofu.com BehindtheTofu@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people!