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Instagram's IssyTheVegan and BensVeganKitchen walk you through the landscape of veganism through the eyes of two pretty relatable day-to-day vegans. There will be non of that preachy stuff here... The pair will be discussing a wide range of topics that you may might have pondered upon whilst being vegan or even whilst deciding to take the step.  And of course, each week they will be joined by by a special guest to put in their two penny's worth about the topic being discussed. Follow @IssyTheVegan and @BensVeganKitchen on Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest show updates! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Jun 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    THE SERIES FINALE | WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? | LOOKING AHEAD TO SERIES 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 29:05


    In the final episode of series 2, Issy and Ben look back on the series and look ahead at series 3! Also the pair give a quick update on where they have been... It's all been a bit nuts.Our sponsors Core offer a wide range of incredible vitamin products that in our opinion really are a cut above the rest. For 20% off your order use code VPOD20 on their site. Check out their Instagram @get_core.This show was produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    SUSTAINABLE STREETWEAR | RE-CLO | MAKING CHANGE FASHIONABLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 44:22


    Ollie, Will and Joe are the founders of sustainable streetwear brand 'RE-CLO'. Their mission is simple, to make change in the fashion industry without compromising style, "Keeping streetwear in fashion and out of landfill". The three lads spoke to us about how it all began, their vision for RE-CLO and their death row meal!Our sponsors Core offer a wide range of incredible vitamin products that in our opinion really are a cut above the rest. For 20% off your order use code VPOD20 on their site. Check out their Instagram @get_core.This show was produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    JAM x DELISH | VEGAN CARIBBEAN FOOD IN LONDON | DIVERSIFYING THE SCENE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 37:29


    Joining Issy & Ben this week is Jordan Johnson, Co-Founder of vegan Caribbean takeaway 'Jam x Delish'. Jordan started the business with his mum and sister last year after being put on furlough at his City 9-5 job. It's safe to say what they've created is a vegan Caribbean powerhouse which you all need to check out in Tooting, South London. Jordan spoke to us about a range of topics such as diversity in vegan food, getting opportunities to thrive as a business and working with his family. Check them out on Instagram @Jam.Delish.This show is produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    PENGVEGANMUNCH | REDUNDANT TO FULL-TIME BLOGGER | "INSTAGRAM HAS HELPED MY CONFIDENCE" | BEING A VEGAN DAD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 31:18


    Instagram blogger @PengVeganMunch just hit 50,000 followers so what better way to celebrate than have him on Two V's & A Pod! After being made redundant at Christmas he found himself in a tough position... Jacob opened up about his journey to becoming a full-time Instagram blogger as well as how much the platform has helped his confidence! This show was produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    JP MCCORMACK |'PORTOBELLO VEGAN NIGHT MARKET' | HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES DURING COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 35:30


    Issy & Ben are back after a short break with an incredible chat with vegan entrepreneur JP McCormack to discuss his unique business ventures such as 'Portobello Vegan Night Market' and 'Earthly', an amazing platform set up to help vegan creators and businesses have a place to thrive during the pandemic.This show was produced by Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    'THE PLANT POWER DOCTOR' | BUSTING PROTEIN MYTHS | HOW BEING VEGAN BENEFITS YOUR HEALTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 41:17


    Joining Issy & Ben this week is GP Dr Gemma Newman AKA 'The Plant Power Doctor'. She discusses everything from the common misconceptions about protein consumption in vegans, living a healthier life and her very philosophical death row meal... Check us out on Instagram @twovsandapod.This show is produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    'LUCY AND LENTILS' | WRITING FOR BBC FOOD | THE ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 40:34


    Joining Issy and Ben this week is Lucy Parker, also known as @Lucy_And_Lentils on Instagram. She is a BBC Food plant-based recipe developer and food enthusiast with one of the most in depth death row meals yet! Lucy spoke about going from egg lover to veg lover, zero waste and much much more.This show was produced by Calum Goddard-Mocklow for Apricot Audio (calum@apricotaudio.co.uk). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    THE PUBS ARE OPEN! | ISSY & BEN'S DREAM THREE COURSE MEAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 33:48


    The pubs are now open! Issy and Ben discuss the somewhat return to normality that started on Monday. They reached out to their followers to ask how they're feeling, what they're looking forward to and where they're excited to go! They also discuss their dream three course menu in the absence of a guest this week, they pushed it let me tell you... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    My Vegan Family... With Giuseppe Federici

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 36:59


    Content creator Giuseppe Federico joins Ben and Issy to talk about living with a vegan family! His whole family took the plunge after a health scare within the family changed their attitudes on food for good! Giuseppe also works for Plant Based News and spoke about his journey with the much loved company! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The 'Future' of 'Meat'.... With Future Farm's Pedro Zuim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 43:51


    WE ARE BACK! Series 2 is back with a bang! Future Farms European marketing director Pedro Zuim joins Issy and Ben to talk all about their mission at Future Farm and how less and less people are interested in eating meat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Let's be more sustainable... With Lewis Robling, founder of Cocabana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 39:44


    It's the final episode of series 1 and Issy and Ben are here to chat all about sustainability. This ever growing topic is certainly an important one, the pair are joined by Lewis Robling, ex pro Rugby player now founder of Cocabana, a company making amazing products out of coconuts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Travelling as a vegan... With FatGayVegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 47:55


    Join Issy and Ben this week for all things Travel! Earlier this week it was announced that we should be able to go and visit some of our favourite countries this summer, and for some of you it might be your first time going abroad as a vegan. Issy and Ben share their travel stories and top tips for eating abroad. They're also joined a real travel expert; Sean O' Callaghan (AKA @FatGayVegan) to discuss his vegan cruises and vast experience around the world as a vegan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    I would go vegan but DAIRY... With La Fauxmagerie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 42:12


    This week is all about a food type that people just can't seem to let go... dairy! Ben & Issy discuss their favourite replacements and give their advice on taking the step into the world of non-dairy living. They also spoke to Rachel & Charlotte; the founders of the UK's first vegan cheesemonger La Fauxmagerie. They give their insight about the real science behind making vegan cheese! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Art of Recipe Development... with AmyTasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 37:50


    Do I wanna make my plate look sexy? Yes. Do I wanna make some really unique dishes? Yes. Join Issy & Ben this week as they discuss recipe development with Buzzfeed and Proper Tasty's Amy Harriott Gregory, a freelance food stylist and video content producer who goes by the name of @AmyTasty on Instagram. Oh and also, Ben tells us how to properly consume (drink) NOOCH. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    So, you just eat grass?? ... 'The perception of vegans' with Love Island's India Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 35:19


    This week Issy & Ben will be discussing all of those perceptions people have about vegans... Do you just eat grass? Aren't you really weak The pair are here to discuss them all! Their special guest this week is fellow vegan and star of 2019's Love Island; India Reynolds! India will be discussing her experiences as a vegan in the public eye as well as what it was like to be vegan in the famous Love Island villa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Vegans aren't perfect... With YOU, the listeners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 34:33


    This week Issy and Ben are going to be going through your vegan mishaps, was it a drunken Kebab? A packet of crisps with milk powder? Or an incorrect dish at a restaurant? They are going to offer their advice and support on errors you may have made as we approach the end of Veganuary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Be Our Guest... With vegan restaurant mogul Loui Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 47:34


    Join Issy & Ben this week for a chat about restaurants! The pair chat about their favourite restaurants as well as well offering some advice to those first time vegans looking to explore restaurants when they re-open. Their special guest this week is vegan restaurant businessmen Loui Blake, owner Erpingham house group, partner for the plant-based phenomena By Chloe and much much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What a load of junk... with One Planet Pizza's, Joe Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 49:48


    This week, Issy and Ben are discussing all things 'vegan junk food'. From their favourite fast food spots to the best vegan hangover cures, this episode certainly has what it takes to make you water at the mouth. They're also joined by Joe Hill, the co-founder of plant-based Pizza company One Planet Pizza to discuss his pizza's and the journey he's been on since 2014! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    But my friends & family aren't Vegan?!... With our non-vegan partners, Tami Fisher & Calum Goddard-Mocklow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 41:23


    This week the pair tackle one of the biggest dilemmas when deciding to go Vegan or not... How do I do it if my friends & family aren't? Issy & Ben will be talking through their experiences when taking the plunge as well as a few top tips for those who are struggling with the change. They will also be chatting to their non-vegan partners: Issy's boyfriend Calum & Ben's girlfriend Tami about what it's really like living with a vegan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Becoming Vegan... With Veganuary founders, Matthew Glover & Jane Land.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 36:25


    In our first episode, Issy & Ben will be discussing the beginning of their vegan journey's aswell as chatting to the founders of Veganuary; Matthew Glover and Jane Land. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    OFFICIAL TRAILER - Two V's & A Pod... COMING JANUARY 1st

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 0:53


    Instagram's IssyTheVegan and BensVeganKitchen walk you through the landscape of veganism through the eyes of two pretty relatable day-to-day vegans. There will be non of that preachy stuff here... The pair will be discussing a wide range of topics that you may might have pondered upon whilst being vegan or even whilst deciding to take the step. And of course, each week they will be joined by by a special guest to put in their two penny's worth about the topic being discussed. Follow @IssyTheVegan and @BensVeganKitchen on Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest show updates! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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