VEGAN SNACK ATTACK

Amanda Spring has a double life. By day, she's a vegan crusader. By night, she's a drummer and singer in some badass bands. There are 24 hours in a day and Amanda uses all of them. Find out how on this episode of VEGAN SNACK ATTACK! http://bitchn.bandcamp.com http://pointjuncturewa.comhttp://www.livewireradio.orghttps://www.facebook.com/amanda.spring.5496 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypMfsTZVxI

FETCH Eyewear isn't only great eyeglass & sunglass frames - they also give back. Hear Jon chat with FETCH's Chris Hoffman about his past in animal rescue and how it has ANYTHING to do with sweet frames! Check out www.FetchEyewear.com to try & buy your next pair of frames

Jon hops on Skype with Dustin "The Vegan Roadie" Harder to talk about Dustin's road from theatre performer to vegan superstar. With the second season of "The Vegan Roadie" premiering now, Dustin has many stories to tell about his experiences on the road. Follow Dustin all over social media at @TheVeganRoadie and SUBSCRIBE to his YouTube channel so you can see all of the new episodes as soon as they're available. Follow Jon on Instagram: @VeganSnacker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm8NeCZuwwle-ZoYowwe9gA

Jon is joined over Skype by Eric Day, a producer of a new documentary called Vegan: Everyday Stories. This documentary, which is available for free online, follows the stories of a few inspiring vegans and a few folks you may have already heard of. Check it out at VeganMovie.org and be sure to donate by clicking the link at the top of the page. Twitter: @VeganMovie IG: @Vegan_Movie Jon's IG: @VeganSnacker

Jon is joined by Caitlin Galer-Unti, the author of the Essential Vegan Travel Guide! They chat about some of Caitlin's favorite vegan spots around the globe, travel horror stories, Caitlin's journey from rural America vegetarian to international vegan and Jon's upcoming trip to Italy. SPECIAL BONUS OFFER: for 10% off of The Essential Vegan Travel Guide and a free download of Caitlin's Vegan Summer Travel Guide, visit: http://www.theveganword.com/vegansnackattack To follow Caitlin's travels and read her tips at: www.TheVeganWord.com Follow her on all social media: @TheVeganWord Follow Jon on Instagram: @VeganSnacker

Vegan Snack Attack is back with another fun Portland-based vegan business. This time, Jon talks with his friends/colleagues at Driftwood Magazine, Holly Feral and Michele Truty! Listen to how they created the first (and only) vegan travel & culture magazine from the ground up. Big shout-out to Natalie AKA @VeganKitten, who brought them and Jon together! Follow me: @VeganSnacker Follow Driftwood: @Driftwood_Mag (twitter), @DriftwoodMagazine (IG), @DriftwoodMag (SnapChat), DriftwoodMag (Facebook) www.DriftwoodMag.com

Vegan Snack Attack is now based in Portland, OR and Jon couldn't be more excited to have this guest for his first PDX episode! It's Xak Grossman. The name may not be too familiar yet, but give it some time - Xak is fresh off a successful kickstarter for a vegan tuna salad alternative cleverly called Tofuna Fysh! Xak tells Jon all about his journey from vegetarian business student to vegan business owner in a super short time. Xak also dabbles in anti factory-farming spoken word, which you can hear at the end of the episode. TofunaFysh.com

Jon hangs out with Heather and Jenny (AKA - THE SPORK GIRLS) to talk about their experiences as vegan cooking instructors, cookbook authors, travelers, eaters, etc. They discuss their preferred snacks from around the world! http://www.sporkonline.com

One of the tricky parts of being vegan or vegetarian can be dating. Do you search for an open-minded omnivore? Do you seek out someone with your exact lifestly/dietary views? You need to answer that for yourself, but to talk about it more clearly, Jon chats with Dave Rubin, who runs VeggieDate.org - the biggest dating website geared specifically to those who live a vegetarian lifestyle. Dave also gives the secret smoothie recipe that fuels his web-development mojo! VeggieDate.org

Jon hangs out with vegan chef/actor/future-author, Ayinde Howell! They talk about Ayinde's history as a vegan - living proof that you can be vegan from birth and grow up to be an awesome adult! Most importantly, they discuss the future Macaroni & Yease truck that is soon to hit Los Angeles, as soon as Ayinde raises enough money on kickstarter.

Jason Wrobel is one of the biggest names in the vegan world right now. A 15 year vegan veteran, Jason has released books, hundreds of YouTube videos and now a TV Show on the Cooking Channel all about veganism. Jason and Jon talk about blood type diets, being vegan in Detroit and Alabama, raw diets and much much more. Jason's snacks are also on another level. He and Jon snack on homemade quinoa crispies and thin mints (courtesy of "Ma Wro") and lychees! JasonWrobel.com

Jon sits down and snacks it up with Geoff Souder (@GSouder on Instagram), who takes some of the most beautiful photos of food…and his specialty is vegan! Having been vegan for only a little over a year, Geoff's experiences and life have already been altered and sending him on the track to becoming a vegan superstar.

Brian Patton (The Sexy Vegan) RETURNS to Vegan Snack Attack to talk about his new book, The Sexy Vegan's Happy Hour at Home! They discuss vegan eats in LA, San Francisco, Portland and New York, as well as raising a child with a vegan diet. Most importantly, they share a sesame seed spread from the new book, dark chocolate peanut butter and Earth Balance vegan White Cheddar Puffs!!!

Jon is at the Los Angeles Vegan Beer and Food Festival and it is INSANE! Jon is joined by his non-vegan friend, Eric Gosselin, for an adventure in vegan eating and drinking. Find out what an omnivore thinks about exploring the vegan scene for a day. ALSO, they are joined by Brian "The Sexy Vegan" Patton, Tony Yanow and the girls of Spork Foods! Enjoy!

Actor, Environmentalist and exceptional human, ED BEGLEY, JR chats with Jon about his life as a vegan dating as far back as 1970 - a time before Daiya and Gardein, when Tofu ruled the veganverse with a squishy fist! They discuss ways new homeowners can cut costs and save the planet at the same time, traveling through small towns as a vegan and much much more! Also, be on the lookout for Ed's NEW cleaning product-line, Begley's Earth Responsible Products! ENJOY!

Vegan Snack Attack welcomes one of LA's prominent figures from the Sunset Strip scene. After being raised in the world of music, Nic has incorporated his knack for event marketing and veganism. Jon and Nic discuss raw snacks and their favorite Los Angeles vegan chain restaurants!

Jon talks on the phone with Jill, the co-founder of VEGANCUTS.COM, a vegan deal website that offers snacks and vegan products for everyone! Jill also is the mastermind behind veganbackpacker.com. Find out about both sites and Jill's background in veganism! BE SURE to listen up for very special deals for VSA listeners (you)!

Joe Winke is a Chief Snackologist and CEO of Healthy Surprise, a subscription-based delivery service for vegan snacks that are also gluten and soy-free. He tells Jon about the interesting genesis on his idea and how it has blossomed into a successful business. Also, be sure to take advantage of the Healthy Surprise deal for VSA listeners…but act fast because it's only for a limited time!

It's a VEGAN SNACK ATTACK double-wham! Jon talks to new pals, Keely and Chad who own a small vegan snack subscription-based delivery service called VEGAN SNACK ATTACK. Pretty crazy, right?! They talk about some amazing vegan snacks and what they offer to their customers. They also discuss owning a small home-based business while managing children. And yeah, they definitely bring up sharing the "Vegan Snack Attack" name :)

While still in Austin, TX, Jon talks to Celeste of Celeste's Best vegan cookie dough! Visit http://www.celestes-best.com for details on where you can purchase her products. They also talk about raising a vegan baby (not together). Apologies for the audio quality. This was a mobile recording, outdoors on a windy day. We've done our best to improve the quality as much as possible. SNACK ON!

While in Austin, TX, Jon visits Sweet Ritual, a vegan ice cream parlor located inside of a juice bar. Jon talks to Valerie and Amelia, the owners/managers of Sweet Ritual about the Austin vegan scene and how they play a delicious role. Using knowledge from years in the food service industry, the ladies of Sweet Ritual have secured their role as one of the best vegan ice cream parlors out there. Check out SweetRitual.com for a menu and photos!

Jon talks to Kristen and Jared, the friendly folks behind Capital City Bakery - a vegan food truck near UT in Austin, TX. They talk about the Austin food truck scene and the boom of the vegan scene out in Austin. Also, Jon tries his very first chick-o-stick!

Jon heads to AUSTIN, TEXAS to record 5 episodes of VEGAN SNACK ATTACK! The first is with the three geniuses behind Food For Lovers, the first and only vegan queso dip! The products from @FoodForLovers can be found nationwide and in some other countries. Not bad for a young company of 3 people!

Zach Sherwin (@ZachSherwin) is a musical comedian and vegan who is excited to share his vegan know-how with Jon and the rest of the podcast-listening world! He talks about his experiences as a touring college comedy act and his past & present as a vegan. Zach even turns the tables and asks Jon some questions! Snacks include: Hearts of palm, pineapple plums, Mi-Del Ginger Snaps & Snap Pea Crisps

Tony Yanow owns 3 of LA's most vegan-friendly bars/gastropubs and he opened them all within 2 and a half years! Vegan-friendly aside, they are some of the most popular establishments in town! Tony is also one of the masterminds behind Golden Road Beer. Tony sits down with Jon to discuss his rise of prominence in the pub-scene and they discuss some of the pubs' fantastic snacking options!

Wait, what? Tattoos aren't always vegan? What would make a tattoo not vegan?! WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?! Jon chats it up with James Spooner, a documentary filmmaker turned tattoo artist who has been vegan for 20 years. He has taken his beliefs to the needle and is now devoting his life to providing the people of Los Angeles and New York with all-vegan tattoos. As James tells Jon all about his background and the world of vegan tattoos, they munch on James' snack of choice: veggie burgers from the deli next to his studio, Monocle Tattoos.

Jon hops across the pond to London and meets up with Sean (AKA @FatGayVegan) for some serious snacking -- UK STYLE! After heading to Tibits in Piccadilly, Jon and Sean talk about Sean's double life as a school teacher by day and a vegan event organizer by night! After breaking to eat some of Tibits' fine foods, Jon and Sean continue their conversation while sampling some of Sean's favorite snacks: Three different varieties of MOO FREE chocolates, Sainsbury's BACON CRISPIES, Sainsbury's STRAW BERRY PENCILS, a few treats from BEAR foods, inSpiral cocoa-cinnamon KALE CHIPS, and Dairy Free CHOCOVERED RAISINS from Redwood Foods. @VeganSnacker

Get your pencil and paper ready and get comfortable because Jon has a chat with Ernest and Rose from the Master Food Preservers program for over an hour and 40 minutes! Ernest (who teaches the class) and Rose (a recent graduate) discuss food drying, fermentation, canning, jam, etc. This is a great introduction for anybody interested in food preservation and how a vegan can benefit from it. For any questions, email VeganSnackAttack@gmail.com and Jon will forward your questions to Ernest and Rose. Their mission is to spread the preservation know-how!

How many vegetarian children's song writers do YOU know who promote the joys of eating fruits and veggies via song? Well, here's one more! Jon snacks it up with APPLE BRAINS! They talk music and snacking as they enjoy the Apple Brains Special, a tasty popcorn treat and Date Sandwiches! @VeganSnacker @HeyAppleBrains

Jeremy Castañeda from LA's Plant Food For People talks converting to veganism due to his wife's health issue. They discuss the difficulties of raising children in a vegan household, opening a restaurant and the magic of jackfruit while snacking on CHEESECAKE, beer from GOLDEN ROAD BREWERY, PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES from Gobble Green, and DIRTY POTATO CHIPS! @plantfoodforppl @gobblegreen @dirtyschips

Antoanet Aburto of LA's M Cafe is here to discuss her macrobiotic restaurant as well as the future of her all vegan coffee shop, Evolution Café! They discuss healthy living and being vegan on a budget, but also pig out on some serious junk food: Baked Lays potato chips, Fritos, Oreos, Airheads, 3 Go Max Go candy bars, Justin's peanut butter cups, Isabella's Cookies and fresh Nut-bars from M Cafe!

Professional stand-up comedian MYQ KAPLAN is fresh off an airplane from New York and itching to talk veganism and snacking with Jon! They nosh on some delicious kale chips, a few different types of vegan jerkey and Justin's Peanut Butter Cups. Being that Myq lives in NYC and is originally from Boston, they chat about vegan living and dining along the east coast!

How many teenagers do YOU know who started their own vegan pop-up bakery? Prepare to know one more! Jon is joined by Clara Polito, who is currently setting up shop in Los Angeles, but will hopefully be able to one day spread her rampant empire of vegan baked goods! While they talk about random veganry and the life of a vegan teenager, they chomp away at one of Clara's recent concoctions: INCEPTION COOKIES (a cookie WITHIN a cookie)

Jon sits down with BRIAN PATTON, author of the new vegan cookbook, THE SEXY VEGAN: EXTRAORDINARY FOOD FROM AN ORDINARY DUDE. As they discuss personal vegan histories, they nosh on Cheesy Chipotle Kale Chips, Trader Joe's Baked Onion Rings and Trader Joe's Falafel Chips.

Jon sits down with Jake Beemer (@ManlyVegan), who was diagnosed with cancer at 19 years-old. Since then, Jake has turned his life around by going vegan. Jon & Jake snack on: mango, pistachios, figs & almond butter!