Podcast by Jamie Logan
My best friend @Abbythegoddess joins us to talk about her process in going fully vegan, her struggles and also her motivation. I kind of spring this episode on her but I think it will be helpful for you guys when you are talking to your own friends to see how I navigate this situation.
Mandy Martinez is a former gastrointestinal nurse who went vegan on the job after witnessing the devastating effects animal products have on our bodies. Find out what she saw in the medical clinics, why she quit nursing and what she does now to keep herself happy and healthy. For more info: Mandy Martinez https://www.instagram.com/mandymartinez__/ Drop The Knife www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
Animals are not to be used for entertainment. Lolita the whale was captured over 50 years ago and is set to spend the rest of her life in a tank. Check out this episode where this activist (prefers to stay anon) shares Lolita's story as well as the story of many other animals in Miami Seaquarium. For more info: https://www.peta.org/features/lolita-miami-seaquarium-know/ Drop The Knife www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
Meet these rescued foxes that were saved from Fur Farms by Nicole at Pawsitive Beginnings. In this episode, you'll hear about their stories, their personalities and what it's like to care for them. Enjoy the episode :). For more info: https://pawsitivebeginnings.org https://www.instagram.com/pawsitive_beginnings_inc/ https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivebeginningsrescue/ Drop The Knife www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
The Director of Fashion Policy at the Humane Society, PJ Smith joins me today to talk about how he got brands like Gucci, Prada and Armani to drop fur!! He shares his story from childhood growing up as a lifelong vegetarian where his family used to rescue animals to now a powerhouse in the vegan movement making history. I present to you, PJ freaking Smith. The Humane Society https://www.humanesociety.org https://www.facebook.com/HSUSFurFree https://www.instagram.com/pjsmith1206/ Drop The Knife https://www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org https://www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
Amargo Couture joins us to talk about attachment styles and how they affect your relationships. No this video is not about veganism. Drop The Knife https://www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org https://www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
We just released our new documentary, "The Face of Fashion is Fear!!" In this episode I interrogate my boss Jordan Ehrlich on the entire process of making this doc. How we got the idea, the initial steps to get the ball rolling and then of course what we hope people take from seeing the film. Full Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T9bQmq8Cek CaveLight Films http://facebook.com/cavelightfilms http://instagram.com/cavelightfilms cavelightfilms.com/the-animal-issue https://www.patreon.com/cavelightfilms Drop The Knife https://www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/ Droptheknife.org https://www.instagram.com/jaylokurtz/
S2 E3 Getting Active (Ft. Mikee Yago - Animal Activism Mentorship) by Jamie Logan
Canadian activist, Malcolm Klimowicz is notoriously known for the Mink Trials in which he was sentenced 10 years in prison for filming inside fur farms. He has been arrested on multiple accounts and he has dealt with hefty legal fines but he has managed to expose some of the fur industries darkest secrets in the process. I present to you, Malcolm Klimowicz. Support Malcolm: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dy45f-minktrial-legal-defence-fund https://www.facebook.com/malcolm.klimowicz.3 https://www.instagram.com/mklimowicz/?hl=en Podcast Page: droptheknife.org https://www.instagram.com/droptheknifepodcast/
UNDER THE VEGFLUENCE HAS DIED. It was cute while it lasted... Tune in to find out what I have in store for you next ;)
Founder of Lexi's Legacy Foundation Kerk Murray joins me to talk about how he quit his corporate position at Chick-fil-A to dedicate himself full time to animal rights. He describes the inner war he had to face when making the life altering decision to leave a six figure salary that no longer aligned with his morals. Enjoy the episode!
Kristin from Plantbased Pantry interviews me! Check it out :)
#64 Speak Up However You Want to (ft. Jen Flynn) by Jamie Logan
Here are my favorite vegan restaurants in NYC. No need to sacrifice flavors for a cruelty free meal. Everything from Italian food to Mexican, Diner food and more. Enjoy!
Why do people hate vegans? Where did they get their annoying rep? I'm here to share why. In this episode I'm going to explain why we cause chaos but also why people often don't want to listen. Stay tuned for how and why vegans disrupt and what are the pros/cons of it. Topics in this episode: * How I went from a peaceful little vegan to a lunatic activist * How you can get more involved *Why people don't want to listen *What to do when the police come @Underthevegfluence @Jaylokurtz
There are too many damn clothes in the world and we absolutely don't need to keep making more. Meet Spencer Katz, founder of All Street thrift. In this episode, we discuss creating a brand, upcycling clothing, using art to spread awareness and more. Ya gonna love this guy... (Episode with video up on Youtube)
Meet Carla! CEO and founder of Nellys Organics Bars. It all started by making snacks for her kids and now her bars can be found nationwide. Not only are they DELICIOUS, they are super healthy! Listen in as she talks about how you can start your own company too with passion, persistence and dedication!!
As of January 1st, my best friend Dior Davis said she would go vegan for a month. Well after speaking to her in this episode, it seems she has risen from the dead... I think a month has turned into a lifetime. Listen as we discuss how her eating disorders warped her perception on veganism, plant based diet versus ethical vegan, and her experience after going vegan. . . . Guest: @TheGirlNexxtDior Host: @JayLoKurtz Podcast: @UnderTheVegfluence
5 Simple Habits to Change Your Life by Jamie Logan
Why Vegans Don't Ride Horses (ft. Alisia Demi) by Jamie Logan
Crystals, healing, ENERGY, plants & more!! Great episode where we talk about new moon rituals, journaling, healthy practices, spells and more. Enjoy!
Why We Judge the Crap Out of People (ft. Amargo Couture) by Jamie Logan
Listen to me interrogate my boss Jordan on his genius in filmmaking. Don't know how the hell he deals with me but we've done some pretty bad ass work together. From viral animal rights videos to launching a vegan t-shirt line it's only up from here! I keep telling Jordan to stay humble!! Enjoy this episode! Watch our animal rights related videos: https://cavelightfilms.com/project/the-animal-issue/ Shop our tees: cavelightfilms.com/shop
To be clear... I deleted it for a week but it was a good damn cleanse. In this episode I update you on the craziness in my life–Let's be real, it's never a dull moment. I talk about the dog and human I fostered, how I've been feeling lately and a friend that broke my heart over veganism. I just wanna be raw and real in hopes that something I say helps ya. Thanks for listening xo.
Sweet Potato Tyler joins us to talk about sweet potatoes, animal liberation and activism. Enjoy!
Lifting Vegan Logic joins us to dispel the false presumptions that meat is manly. He talks about where the stereotype comes from, how he proves it wrong and he also shares his outreach methods. Enjoy this episode!
The Organic Grill (Ft. Vlad Grinberg) by Jamie Logan
Random episode coming your wayyyy... Real, raw and out of control as usual. My best friend Zaki comes to join.
She is hot, she is brave and she is a fucking BADASS. Leah Doellinger has been charged 22 times for exposing the truth behind animal agriculture. She has rescued hundreds of animals and she created a global movement called Meat The Victims. Leah is at the forefront of the animal rights movement leading the way and I couldn’t be more excited to share this episode with you.
Jenni and I talk about what it's like dating people that aren't vegan. How the hell do we do it as vegan activists?? Are we hypocrites? Do we fight with the men?? Come find out.
Learn about the connection between the punk rock community and veganism where both communities break social norms and expose political corruption. Chris Enriquez join us to talk about growing up in the 80's in the punk rock scene and how it influenced him into going vegan.
Animal rights activist, Jenni Poole joins us to talk about how she travels as a vegan, her styles of activism, and the haters she deals with! Enjoy!
This week, a religious sacrifice happened on the public streets all over the country. In this episode, I explain what it is, why it's unnecessary and how we can work together to end it. Thank you to Alliance to End Chickens As Kaporos for planning this week of action where we provided care to the dying birds.
Registered dietician to be Amargo Couture joins us to share what she eats in a day as a vegan, how to overcome struggles with food, and her favorite tips for organizing the pantry. Thanks for listening!
It's not always easy to put yourself out there and be a voice for the animals. People call you crazy, they make fun of you, they unfriend you and yet we still speak out against injustice. So why? The one and only Stephanie Gerard joins us to answer that question. Why did she start speaking up? What did her fans think? Tune in to find out the struggles/victories she faced along the way. Thanks for listening :)
Social media influencer, Gabby Robinson joins me to talk about how to cultivate change through various online channels. We discuss how to grow your channel for a bigger reach, various tactics you can use and also how to deal with negative feedback. Enjoy this episode!
Animal right's activist Nico Stubler outlines ways we can reach total animal liberation in our lifetime. He shares his experiences being arrested while rescuing animals, he shares his plans to study animal rights law at Yale and he is currently writing a book on banning the sale of meat. You don't want to miss this episode! Thanks for listening.
This week, I was staying in the South with my Grandpa and I wanted to share with you some of my favorite tips for how to be vegan even when there are limited options. In this episode you'll learn my best tips for ordering at restaurants and various fast food chains. There is no excuse for not being vegan! Enjoy!
Flora Beverly joins me to talk about veganism, fitness, sustainability and more! Enjoy!
Lots of updates in this episode. For starters, I'm MOVING and shit is cray. Been doing lots of rescues and dating sexy men. Come hear bout it ;)
Meet my BFF Zaki! For years he never truly understood my choice to be vegan and it was a huge divide in our relationship. In this episode, you’ll find out what helped him make the connection and hopefully that helps you open your friends’ eyes.
In this episode I invite Lindsay Mikus, a vet based in NJ to answer some of our questions. We discuss vet bills, farm animals, vegan pet food, healing medications and more! Stay tuned for an informative episode :)
After being called out publicly on social media for “wrongly” pointing out the evil in a slaughterhouse workers’ actions, I decided to have someone on the podcast who went through similar struggles to a person working in the meat industry. Ivan, along with his wife Diana, share how immigration status or tough upbringing does not justify murder no matter how oppressed you are. What do you think?
World renowned model and actress, Viktoria Summer joins me to talk about vegan food, energy and vibrations, turning your partner vegan, health, fitness and more. We get SPECIFIC in this episode... We want to know everything this Goddess does first thing when she wakes up and last thing before bed. Hope you find some helpful tips in this episode... Come join us as we talk about seeking the truth! Enjoy!
If ya know me, ya know my Dad. Most of you people love him more than you love me! So here... You have it.. The episode you've all been waiting for. My Dad is going to share with you his perspective on veganism. We talk about my transition into going vegan, how he dealt with it, and his feelings now about it. Find out if my Dad has made any lifestyle changes... Or find out if he just remains in the dark.
How Veganism Supports Other Causes by Jamie Logan
This episode explores intersectionality and the connection between animal agriculture, capitalism, racism and human rights. A cultural studies expert, Johanna Medrano explains how oppression is still very much ingrained in the food system; not just towards animals but towards human beings too.
As animal rights activists we must always stand against injustice of all forms. This week I wanted to open the platform to discuss the BLM movement. If you're looking for ways to support or if you want to learn more about it, this is the episode for you. CJ joins us to share his thoughts and personal experiences as a black male living in current day America. Now is the time for us to listen, support and learn.
Naturally Cheyenne joins us to discuss ways to be more effective for the animals. We talk about rescues, self care, and teamwork!! So excited to share this episode with you.
The hardest part about being vegan is hands down dealing with those around you. Sk1nny Veg4n joins us to talk about how he lost his job and his family after he went vegan. If you are going through some challenges with friends and family because your morals don't align with theirs, this is the episode for you.
International public speaker, Youtuber, blogger and philosopher Cosmic Skeptic comes on Under the Vegfluence to discuss moral inconsistencies, accountability and cognitive dissonance. He shares his advice to vegans and non vegans alike and well as asks compelling questions that will certainly get you thinking about these complex issues. Excited for you to listen to this episode!