Our Hen House

Welcome to the 307th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Amy Rebecca from Vegan Scene, Piper Hoffman providing insights from the recent Animal Law Conference, and a review of Dogs on the Inside as told by Robin Lamont. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan.  On today’s episode, we squawk about St. Roch and his awesome dog; when Irish music meets politics (and why that inspires us as animal rights activists); and Mariann’s most recent episode of The Animal Law Podcast. Pundit and writer Piper Hoffman will join us for today’s “Ramblings,” to give us her expert take on the recent Animal Law Conference. Our feature interview today is with entrepreneur Amy Rebecca, the mastermind behind Vegan Scene, a vegan lifestyle center and store in Los Angeles. Amy will give us the skinny behind this booming ethical business, and will let us in on other things too, such as how she created the extremely popular #VegansofIG hashtag, and how she plans to change the world for animals. Then, we’ll be joined by author Robin Lamont, who will give her review on the film, Dogs on the Inside, a film which follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your seitan! You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 306th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Liz Pachaud and Michael Suchman. On today’s episode, we squawk about effective activism in the context of the recent attacks in Beirut and Paris; why despair is not an option; and how we’re finding hope these days. Our feature interview today is with former undercover investigator Liz Pachaud, who recently received Mercy For Animals’ Hidden Heroes Award. Liz will share her experiences on factory farms around the U.S., as well as some tips for folks who are interested in becoming undercover investigators themselves. She’ll also tell us about her latest project, Honor Society Coffee. Then, we’re joined by one half of the Vegan Mos team Michael Suchman, who will give us his expertise on navigating the holidays, vegan-style. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your seitan! You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic thank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 305th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Gretchen Primack and Michael Harren. On today’s episode, we squawk all about the heartbreaking cuteness of Rose’s cone; Jasmin’s audiobook-recording and backstage-passing adventures (including why Patti LuPone once told her that “she doesn’t belong” there); the conundrum of how vegans “should” interact with people who eat animals, whether around the holidays or otherwise; and more. Oh, and be sure to listen to Jasmin’s musical reference around 19:00 — if you get it, email jasmin [at] ourhenhouse [dot] org and she may send you a tote bag (no joke, and no cheating). Joining us on the show today is Gretchen Primack, vegan poet and author of the new collection Corrections, which explores the connections between prison abolition and animal rights. (And don’t miss Gretchen’s animal rights themed poetry book, Kind.) Then, we’ll chat with Michael Harren, who will give us the latest in his artist-in-residency at Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tempeh! Today’s episode is sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion show and conference being put on by the Anti-Fur Society! You are invited to join a Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & Animal Rights Conference on November 21, at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — right in the heart of Manhattan! Keynote speakers include fashion designer John Bartlett, Jane Velez-Mitchell of JaneUnchained.com, actress and activist Robbyne Kaamil, as well as a host of speakers including our good friend Donny Moss of Their Turn. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The exhibit hall opens at Noon, and includes booths from the Anti-Fur Society, Brave Gentle Man by Joshua Katcher, vegan ballet slippers by Cynthia King dance, Vaute Couture, and many more vendors from the U.S. and abroad. The reception includes an all-vegan menu and a cash bar, as well as keynote speakers and a performance by the Swan Lake Youth Ballet. The Fashion Show, directed by fashion designer John Bartlett, is the capstone for this wonderful event. You won’t want to miss it!  For more information, and to register, visit www.afsconference.org. This exciting event is promoted by the Anti-Fur Society and it presents special opportunities for ethical fashion traders, designers, models and beauticians to showcase their products to show the public that beauty and elegance do not need to hurt sentient beings. Remember, more information and registration is available online at www.afsconference.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation,

Welcome to the 304th episode of Our Hen House, featuring the Plant Based Traveler Dana Roberts and the Nomadic Vegan Wendy Werneth. On today’s episode, we recount all the thrilling details of Jasmin’s birthday, complete with a trip to the inimitable Vedge, and a new tattoo to commemorate a year of memoir-writing and an ever-unwavering love of birds (who knew?). We also squawk about the exciting tattoo-and-animal-rights spread that the Hens were featured in for Skin & Ink magazine — be on the lookout for a copy on your newsstand! Our two interviews today will tell you just about everything you need to know about vegan travel, and who better to do it than Plant Based Traveler Dana Roberts and the Nomadic Vegan Wendy Werneth. After listening to these gals, you’ll be rarin’ to pack your bags and fly away to wherever your little vegan heart desires! All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tofu! Today’s episode is sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion show and conference being put on by the Anti-Fur Society! You are invited to join a Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & Animal Rights Conference on November 21, at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — right in the heart of Manhattan! Keynote speakers include fashion designer John Bartlett, Jane Velez-Mitchell of JaneUnchained.com, actress and activist Robbyne Kaamil, as well as a host of speakers including our good friend Donny Moss of Their Turn. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The exhibit hall opens at Noon, and includes booths from the Anti-Fur Society, Brave Gentle Man by Joshua Katcher, vegan ballet slippers by Cynthia King dance, Vaute Couture, and many more vendors from the U.S. and abroad. The reception includes an all-vegan menu and a cash bar, as well as keynote speakers and a performance by the Swan Lake Youth Ballet. The Fashion Show, directed by fashion designer John Bartlett, is the capstone for this wonderful event. You won’t want to miss it!  For more information, and to register, visit www.afsconference.org. This exciting event is promoted by the Anti-Fur Society and it presents special opportunities for ethical fashion traders, designers, models and beauticians to showcase their products to show the public that beauty and elegance do not need to hurt sentient beings. Remember, more information and registration is available online at www.afsconference.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,

Welcome to the 303rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, and a look into Halloween movies throughout history with animal rights themes, as told by film studies professor and animal activist, Anat Pick.  In today’s episode, we discuss our trip to New Jersey to eat at the brand new vegan eatery, Veganized; a moving article on grief (“Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason“) and how we related that to animal rights; three Halloween+vegan-themed e-books just perfect for this weekend; and enough “Rising Anxieties” to definitely give you a trick…or a treat! Joining us today is the incredibly inspiring Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, an orthodox Rabbi with a passion and expertise in animal rights. He will blow your mind. (Note from Jasmin: FAVORITE INTERVIEW EVER.) Then, animal activist, film studies professor, and writer Anat Pick will give us her take on Halloween movies with animal rights takeaways! All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tofu! Today’s episode is sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion show and conference being put on by the Anti-Fur Society! You are invited to join a Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & Animal Rights Conference on November 21, at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — right in the heart of Manhattan! Keynote speakers include fashion designer John Bartlett, Jane Velez-Mitchell of JaneUnchained.com, actress and activist Robbyne Kaamil, as well as a host of speakers including our good friend Donny Moss of Their Turn. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The exhibit hall opens at Noon, and includes booths from the Anti-Fur Society, Brave Gentle Man by Joshua Katcher, vegan ballet slippers by Cynthia King dance, Vaute Couture, and many more vendors from the U.S. and abroad. The reception includes an all-vegan menu and a cash bar, as well as keynote speakers and a performance by the Swan Lake Youth Ballet. The Fashion Show, directed by fashion designer John Bartlett, is the capstone for this wonderful event. You won’t want to miss it!  For more information, and to register, visit www.afsconference.org. This exciting event is promoted by the Anti-Fur Society and it presents special opportunities for ethical fashion traders, designers, models and beauticians to showcase their products to show the public that beauty and elegance do not need to hurt sentient beings. Remember, more information and registration is available online at www.afsconference.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider 

Welcome to the 302nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Clea Grady and Jane Land of Veganuary, with a special commentary from Alessandra Seiter about National Frankenstein Day. In today’s episode, we discuss the perfect vegan restaurant experience, the “calm before the calm” (IOW, Jasmin’s forthcoming book tour), poor signage for dinner parties with non-vegans, when protests are worth it, and lots of Rising Anxieties. (This is also the last podcast episode going up before Jasmin’s birthday, so don’t forget to make all her wishes come true! No presh!) Joining us today are Clea Grady and Jane Land of Veganuary, who will tell us all about this buzz-worthy campaign that is bringing hundreds of thousands to veganism each January! Then, OHH’s Media Coordinator, Alessandra Seiter (of Chickpeas & Change), will be getting us ready for the spoooooky season in style, with her animal rights commentary regarding this week’s National Frankenstein Day! All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tofu! Today’s episode is sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion show and conference being put on by the Anti-Fur Society! You are invited to join a Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & Animal Rights Conference on November 21, at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — right in the heart of Manhattan! Keynote speakers include fashion designer John Bartlett, Jane Velez-Mitchell of JaneUnchained.com, actress and activist Robbyne Kaamil, as well as a host of speakers including our good friend Donny Moss of Their Turn. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The exhibit hall opens at Noon, and includes booths from the Anti-Fur Society, Brave Gentle Man by Joshua Katcher, vegan ballet slippers by Cynthia King dance, Vaute Couture, and many more vendors from the U.S. and abroad. The reception includes an all-vegan menu and a cash bar, as well as keynote speakers and a performance by the Swan Lake Youth Ballet. The Fashion Show, directed by fashion designer John Bartlett, is the capstone for this wonderful event. You won’t want to miss it!  For more information, and to register, visit www.afsconference.org. This exciting event is promoted by the Anti-Fur Society and it presents special opportunities for ethical fashion traders, designers, models and beauticians to showcase their products to show the public that beauty and elegance do not need to hurt sentient beings. Remember, more information and registration is available online at www.afsconference.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or 

UPDATE, PLEASE NOTE: Our Hen House is not able to vet all of our guests, though we do our best to only present guests who are doing good for animals. Well after broadcasting this episode, we were informed that people who have done business with Nana Amma were very displeased and disappointed. Welcome to the 301st episode of Our Hen House, featuring interviews with Nana Amma of Vegan Ghana Kitchen, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary, Jared Goodman of PETA, and solo performer Michael Harren. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. In today’s episode, we discuss people’s excuses for not going vegan (“but what would happen to all the animals if we didn’t eat them?”), the beauty (and limitations!) of “Effective Altruism” (and why Peter Singer goes to the movies instead of Broadway), and why it can be viewed that when the opposition attacks animal rights tactics, it is a clear sign that the animal ag industry is scared shitless (a.k.a. “Rising Anxieties”). We have another helluva show — a “podcastpalooza,” as OHH’s Anne calls it. Jasmin spoke at NYC’s Walk for Farm Animals the other day, and you’ll hear an interview with superstar Gene Baur — which Jasmin conducted while they were holding the banner, walking (and getting lost) through Central Park. Trust us: you’ll want to hear Gene’s thoughts on the modern day animal rights movement. Then, our feature interview is with the fabulous Nana Amma, of Vegan Ghana Kitchen, who will tell us all about her unique “Eat and Meet” concept, and her work with Vegans for Africa. Today we have a special guest as part of our news segment. The PETA Foundation‘s Jared Goodman will be discussing a recent turn of events with SeaWorld (which you will be very excited about). (H/T: Jared is going to be the next guest on Mariann’s Animal Law Podcast, Episode 5, airing on Oct. 28!) In case that’s not enough fabulousity for one episode, solo performer and animal advocate Michael Harren is back this week too, telling us all about his artist-in-residency at Tamerlaine Farm Sanctuary, and his plans to create a multimedia solo show all about animal rights. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tofu! Today’s episode is sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion show and conference being put on by the Anti-Fur Society! You are invited to join a Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & Animal Rights Conference on November 21, at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — right in the heart of Manhattan! Keynote speakers include fashion designer John Bartlett, Jane Velez-Mitchell of JaneUnchained.com, actress and activist Robbyne Kaamil, as well as a host of speakers including our good friend Donny Moss of

Welcome to the 300th episode of Our Hen House (OMG! 300!), featuring interviews with members of the Strong Hearts Vegan Power running team, a review of The Complete Guide to Even More Vegan Food Substitutions by Joni Marie Newman and Celine Steen (review by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment of the Vegan Mos), and a look into the 2015 Winners of the Lisa Shapiro Award for Unsung Vegan Heroes with Alissa Hauser and Donna Marino.  As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s celebratory 300th podcast episode, we start by squawking all about the recent Ragnar Relay Jasmin took part in across the Adirondacks. This segment features interviews with several members of the Strong Hearts Vegan Power running team: firefighter Kaitlin Long, nurse Melissa Centoni, Buddhist Casey Johnston, vegan mom Meghann Wilson, and solo performer Michael Harren. Beware: Many of these interviews occurred in the wee hours of the morning, on zero sleep, after many hours of running across the mountains…let’s see how it goes! For our news segment today, we have a special interview with The Pollination Project‘s Alissa Hauser and Boulder Vegan Meetup’s Donna Marino, who will give us the skinny on the 2015 Winners of the Lisa Shapiro Award for Unsung Vegan Heroes. (OHH was proud to be a media sponsor for the Awards, and join the Pollination Project in thanking the partnering organizations: Tofurky, PETA, The Humane League, Mercy for Animals, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, HSUS, Vegan Outreach, Miyoko’s Kitchen, VegNews, Piedmont Animal Sanctuary, National Museum of Animals and Society, World Peace Earth, The Institute for Humane Education, Jewish Vegetarians of North America, PCRM, First Spark Media, Service Space, Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates, and the Center for Biological Diversity.) Our review today is something you’ll definitely want to hear! The incredible guys from the Vegan Mos — Ethan Ciment and Michael Suchman — are in rare form today as they give us their expert take on The Complete Guide to Even More Vegan Food Substitutions by Joni Marie Newman and Celine Steen. Pour yourself a bubbly and join us for this boisterous discussion. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, so hold onto your tofu!

Welcome to the 299th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dawn Moncrief, a review of vegan lip balms by Danielle Legg, and a special appearance by David Coman-Hidy. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s episode, we discuss how and why Mariann killed time by eating vegan Chinese food in Lake Placid, NY; the inherent beauty (and exploitation) of Saratoga Springs; the Humane League Lab’s recent study about what messaging works better (vegan? vegetarian? eat less meat?) — David Coman-Hidy, The Humane League‘s Executive Director, will be joining us for that conversation; wicked up-charging for dairy-free milks; and, of course, “Rising Anxieties.” Our feature guest today is Dawn Moncrief, the director of A Well-Fed World, a hunger relief and animal protection organization “chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food.” For our review, we’ll be joined by animal advocate extraordinaire Danielle Legg, who will be sharing her thoughts on the best vegan lip balms to get us through the upcoming chilly weather. BONUS: Here are some of Danielle’s favorite vegan lip balms — which she will squawk more about on today’s episode: Sage and Arrow: New Moon Lip Balm and Lunar Lip Balm Fanciful Fox: Essential Oil Lip Balm, Peach Cobbler, and Fat Pucker — all made in Brooklyn The Orange Owl Shop: Cinnamon and Spice E.L.F.: Gotta Glow Lip Tint Hurraw: Black Cherry tinted and Orange All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. The Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. Today’s episode is being sponsored by the upcoming cruelty-free fashion and conference show brought to you by the Anti-Fur Society! The Anti-Fur Society invites you to join them on Saturday, November 21 for their Cruelty-Free Fashion Show & AFS Vegan Conference at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, New York, NY — in the heart of Manhattan! This year’s Anti-Fur Society Conference & Fashion Show will present special opportunities for ethical fashion traders, designers, models, and beauticians to showcase their products. They will continue to show the public that beauty & elegance do not need to hurt sentient beings.  More information and registration available here: www.afsconference.org.

Welcome to the 298th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Nick Cooney, with a review of Miyoko Schinner’s The Homemade Vegan Pantry (review by the wonderful Amanda Crow). As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s episode, we discuss teeny tiny (vegan) grilled cheese sandwiches (thanks, Jay Astafa, VegNews, and MooShoes!); fancypants restaurants; the stellar LGBT outlets that covered our new video, Coming Out for Animals (join our Thunderclap campaign so that we can spread the word about this video as part of National Coming Out Day!); and evidence that the whole issue of what really happens on “humane” farms is bubbling to the surface. We’ll have plenty of “Rising Anxieties” today, too, as well as current events from the world of animal rights. For our feature interview, activist and author Nick Cooney will be talking with us about How to Be Great at Doing Good. Then, animal advocate Amanda Crow will give us her take on Miyoko Schinner’s latest book, The Homemade Vegan Pantry. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s a ton of Rising Anxieties today, too — so hold onto your seitan. The Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic thank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green,

  Welcome to the 297th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Hannah Sentenac from Latest Vegan News, and a discussion about elephants (in honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day) with Alessandra Seiter. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s episode, we discuss being ill-prepared for hosting parties (IOW: getting way, waaaaayyyy too much food!); the joys of Sweet Earth Natural Foods‘ vegan bacon; Our Hen House’s new video Coming Out for Animals, in which LGBT activists squawk about how they found their way to animal advocacy; the importance of allies; why we Hens are feeling so anxious and depressed, and how we cling to hope as a strategy to get us out of this funk; and (newsflash!) why using plastic is HORRID (we love you, Jeff Bridges!). Our feature interview today is with Hannah Sentenac from Latest Vegan News, who will be the antidote for our depression with her indefatigably positive approach to the “latest vegan news” that she will share with all of us. Then, the always charming (and now 21-year-old!) Alessandra Seiter, of the blog Chickpeas and Change, will be telling us stories and giving us facts about elephants, in honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day, which is coming up on September 22. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s a ton of Rising Anxieties today, too — so hold onto your seitan. The Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic thank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 296th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Che Green from Faunalytics, an update from activist Amber Canavan, and a discussion about cats — in honor of National Pet Memorial Day — with Alessandra Seiter. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s episode, we squawk about the veganization of New Jersey, the relaunch of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, and when non-vegans want to make vegans look bad. There’s tons of “Rising Anxieties” (aaaaaahhhhh!) today, too. Joining us for Episode 296 (egad! 296!) is Che Green from Faunalytics (formerly the Humane Research Council), who will discuss the work of his organization, which provides the world’s largest library of opinion and behavior research about animals. Activist Amber Canavan will join us too, for a much anticipated update. Amber was recently released from Sullivan County Jail, where she was serving a sentence related to her rescue of two ducks from Hudson Valley Foie Gras. We’ll also be joined again today by Alessandra Seiter, of the blog Chickpeas & Change. We’ll be talking with Alessandra all about cats — and how they have helped shape our personal attitudes about animal rights — all in honor of National Pet Memorial Day. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. The Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic thank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 295th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Renee King-Sonnen from Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, and a discussion of the rights of workers in animal agriculture with OHH’s Alessandra Seiter. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. On today’s episode, we squawk about veganizing both Periscope and Greek coffee places; the power (or hindrance?) of “vegetable-forward”; and the confusion that comes with criticizing our comrades. Joining us today for our feature interview is the one and only Renee King-Sonnen from Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, who will squawk about her journey from rancher to animal rescuer. She’ll sing, too… about animals. And you’ll want to hear it. (And you’ll want to have tissues nearby.) Then, since it’s Labor Day weekend, OHH’s Alessandra Seiter — of the blog Chickpeas and Change — will chat with us about the working conditions that workers in animal agriculture face. All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s lots of Rising Anxieties today, too, so hold onto your tofu. The Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us —Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantasticthank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 294th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Sarah Lucas of Australia for Dolphins, a review of Unity by Robin Lamont, and special appearances by Rena Herndobler, Josh Meckel, and Steve Augustine.  On today’s episode, we will squawk about our recent trip to Spokane, WA where we spoke at the VegFest there. Shedding light on the animal rights and vegan scenes in Spokane (and in neighboring Idaho) will be Rena Herndobler, Josh Meckel, and Steve Augustine.  Our feature interview today is with Sarah Lucas of Australia for Dolphins. Writer Robin Lamont (author of the new book, The Trap) will then give us her take on the new documentary, Unity — made by Shaun Monson, the filmmaker behind Earthlings.  All that, vegan banter, plenty of “Rising Anxieties,” and, of course, current events from the world of animal rights. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us —Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantasticthank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!        

Welcome to the 293rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Chef Jason Wyrick, a review of Wills London Vegan Shoes, and special appearances by Gretchen Sheridan, Aviv Roth, Jenn Keohane, Eva Piccininni, Piper Hoffman, Elissa Free, Theodore Allison, Roni Omohundro, Wayne Omohundro, and Alex Greenwood. On today’s episode, we welcome Chef Jason Wyrick, whom we interviewed live and in person during our recent trip co-hosting Vegan Italiano’s tour of Southern Italy! Jason will chat with us all about why Southern Italy is so naturally vegan-friendly, and will share his powerful story of curing himself of Diabetes. We’ll also thrust the microphone in the face of some of our darling flock members who joined us during this whirlwind tour, so that you can get a taste of how inspiring this group of folks truly are. We’ll hear from Gretchen Sheridan, Aviv Roth, Jenn Keohane, Eva Piccininni, Piper Hoffman, Elissa Free, Theodore Allison, Roni Omohundro, Wayne Omohundro, and Alex Greenwood. For our review, we’ll tell you all about our very favorite vegan Italian leather shoes, Wills London Vegan Shoes, and why you might need to worry about our Oxford shoe collection problem. All that, vegan banter, plenty of “Rising Anxieties,” and, of course, current events from the world of animal rights. As always, the Our Hen House podcast is co-hosted by us — Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also dedicate a podcast episode! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic thank you gifts for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren.  Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Let’s get squawking!