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- 1 weeks ago23 min
Bear Grylls Went From Vegan to 'Carnivore'… What Happened?
Bear Grylls went vegan. Then he went completely the other way. Bear Grylls went vegan due to his dad's poor health, but now he's advocating that people eat testicles... The survivalist and TV personality followed a vegan diet for around five years, partly because of his father’s death from cardiovascular disease and because he believed veganism could benefit the environment. But Grylls now advocates for an animal-based, carnivore-style diet — and says veganism left him “skinny, sick, and weak.” Listen to the full discussion and let us know what you think in the comments.
- 2 weeks ago18 min
EXCLUSIVE: Green Party Leader CLAPS BACK At Elon Musk (& Talks Veganism & Economics)
In this exclusive Plant Based News interview, Green Party leader Zack Polanski takes aim at billionaire Elon Musk, arguing that the super-rich hold disproportionate amounts of wealth, power and influence and are helping turn ordinary people against each other.As a vegan and long-time animal rights supporter, Polanski discusses The Green Party's pledge to end factory farming, why he believes plant-based food should be the cheapest and most accessible option, and how changing the food system could benefit animals, people and the environment.So, what would a Green government actually do about factory farming? And what does Zack Polanski think about Elon Musk, billionaire wealth and the future of the UK? Listen to the full interview to find out.
- Aug 21, 202625 min
What Happened to the Plant-Based Movement? S03E26
The plant-based movement has changed. But has it changed for the better? In this video, we discuss a provocative video from Jeff Nelson who argues that the plant-based movement has “lost its way” by moving away from its original focus: using diet to reverse chronic disease. The conversation explores whether plant-based messaging has become too complicated, whether we've lost the simple message that helped build the movement, and why the carnivore movement has been so successful at communicating its ideas. Is modern plant-based messaging too complicated? Has the movement become too focused on identity and purity? Or is this simply what happens when science and society evolve? And perhaps most importantly: what is the goal of the plant-based movement today?
- Aug 7, 202622 min
Beyond Meat vs Beef: Which Is Actually Healthier? S03E25
Plant-based burgers have been criticised for years. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? In this episode, we examine the research comparing Beyond Meat and other plant-based burgers with conventional beef, including findings from the SWAP-MEAT trial and more recent meta-analyses. We discuss cholesterol, TMAO, body weight, sodium, ultra-processed foods, and why many experts believe the public conversation has become oversimplified. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
- Jul 30, 202620 min
The Health Experiment of 2026... S03E24
Can vegans really be as strong as meat eaters? 💪🌱 In this episode, we watch a viral strength challenge from @BrandonWilliamyt where vegan athletes go head-to-head with meat eaters in a series of intense competitions including deadlifts, arm wrestling, calisthenics, tire wrestling, and the hercules hold. But does one entertaining YouTube challenge actually tell us anything about nutrition or athletic performance?
- Jul 29, 202639 min
Gaz Oakley Vegan Fallout Is Not Going Away… S03E23
So the Gaz Oakley situation is still raising eyebrows all over the internet and globe. But why? And what does he symbolise for the vegan community? We do not condone the burning of books, but clearly the vegan and plant-based community are angry about this one. And we can see why. Let us know what you think in the comments about Gaz's reasons for no longer being vegan...
- Jun 3, 20261h 35m
Billie Eilish, Vegan Bodybuilding, Debate Reactions & Record-Breaking Elders S03E22
In this episode, we're covering everything from celebrity controversy to world records, nutritional debates, and plant-based performance. Billie Eilish recently sat down with Elle Magazine and made a bold claim, that you simply cannot love animals and eat meat at the same time. The internet exploded. But surprisingly, the loudest backlash didn't come from carnivore influencers or right-wing commentators... it came from the progressive left. At 90 years old, Ann Esselstyn just broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest woman to dead hang, and she's been vegan for over 40 years. If you ever needed proof that plants fuel longevity, this is it. The vegan community is fired up after a recent debate on the Jubilee YouTube channel, and we're breaking down exactly why. We also react to a fascinating, and at times frustrating, exchange between plant-based physician Dr. Matthew Nagra and nutritionist and fitness coach Aman Duggal, as they go head to head on whether a vegan diet can truly deliver optimal health. And finally, meet Torre Washington, a 51-year-old, fully natural vegan bodybuilder who has been plant-based since 1998 and just qualified for Mr. Olympia 2026. No protein powders, no shortcuts, just plants and discipline. We break down his story and what it really takes to build serious muscle on a plant-based diet.
- Apr 25, 202621 min
Vegetarian Festival Drama, Shawn Baker's Bad Advice & MORE! S03E21
In this episode we explore the controversy surrounding Shambala Festival, a long-standing 100% vegetarian event that recently sparked debate by proposing something unexpected: adding “sustainably sourced venison” to its menu. In the second half, we react to Shawn Baker’s advice to his younger self: “Never get fat and never stop training.” We also look at Paul Saladino’s shift from strict carnivore to including fruit and carbohydrates, and what that says about evolving ideas in nutrition, metabolic health, and scientific humility.
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