Vegan Mike is shocked and outraged by the discontinuing of one of his favorite junk food indulgences!  Jason and Mike also talk about the Impossible Ranch. 

Sage Bistro,  a popular vegan chain restaurant in Los Angeles is vegan no more, Jason and Mike talk about the fallout. 

Are all our favorite new vegan food items going to go away if there is a vegan startup mass extinction event?

Jason and Mike talk about a new trend where GOP lawmakers are trying to outlaw lab grown meat.  Also can the Tesla Cybertruck represent a vegan company?

Jason and Mike talk about convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, maintaining a vegan lifestyle in prison.  Also a live "ASK A VEGAN ANYTHING!" free-for-all!

Jason and Mike talk about the selection of vegan finds at IKEA!

Jason talks about trying the new Beyond 4.0 meat also his experience at Expo West at the Impossible booth.  Also Meati, a popular protein was apparently not at the Expo. 

Everyone is coming out with new vegan hot dogs, even Oscar Mayer!  Jason and Mike talk about these new plant based offerings and also journey into the heart of darkness and see how animal hot dogs are made. 

We talk about the the doughnut drama that changed everything.  Accusations that a baker resold doughnuts from Dunkin’ under the guise they were vegan and gluten-free.

We talk with Mike Jack, vegan and World Chilli Pepper Eating Champion! Socials:  @mikejackeatsheat www.mikejackeatsheat.com/

Jason and Mike talk about how the Dairy and Meat lobby are using social media to target Gen Z.  Also a new segment "Ask Vegan Hacks Pod."

Jason has an encounter with a super famous vegan actress.  Mike talks about his trip to Greece. 

Jason and Mike discuss the new vegan Philly Cheesesteak at Mendocino Farms,  They also discuss a new AI generated ad by the vegan company NotCo.

With the news of a blockbuster vegan fast food merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, Jason and Mike discuss the future of Veggie Grill. 

Jason chats with Prime Roots Co-Founder and CEO Kimberlie Le, the maker of game-changing vegan deli meats made from Koji.   https://www.primeroots.com/ @primeroots

Jason and Mike talk about Thai coconuts and a new study that concerns the perception of vegan men as being less masculine. 

A lively debate ensues Jason and Mike debate how effective the Netflix Documentary is in changing minds. 

Can a Home Cook Replicate the "Million dollar" Just Egg Recipe?

A wrap up of  the vegan items that were discontinued and introduced at Trader Joes in 2023.  Also a discussion of the COP 28 conference in Dubai. 

Jason copes with tasting beef for the first time in 14 years because of a mistake at Taco Bell. 

Jason and Mike break down an interview with the CEO of Impossible Meat.  Will a reposition of the brand toward meat eaters help it thrive? 

A fascinating discussion with Ellie Laks, author, animal communicator and founder of The Gentle Barn Sanctuary.   IG: @ellielaks IG: @thegentlebarn TT: @thegentlebarn https://www.gentlebarn.org/

Mike talk about his vegan experience at the Golden Coral.  Jason talks about the new Kraft boxed vegan mac and cheese.  They also discuss the breakthrough study of twins and diet that validates the positive impact a vegan diet provides. 

Mings Bings was an all plant based brand, until they decided to add meat and poultry to their products.  Also Beyond Meat struggles for survival.