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Current Favourite Podcasts
Hi all! As you know from my last post on the topic, I LOVE listening to podcasts. While I’m walking, driving, cooking, cleaning, showering… I’m listening to a podcast. I’ve discovered some new gems recently and wanted pull together a little list of my current top 10 - from Canadian politics and media, to veganism, to atheism, and more!
Hi all! As you know from my last post on the topic, I LOVE listening to podcasts. While I’m walking, driving, cooking, cleaning, showering… I’m listening to a podcast. I’ve discovered some new gems recently and wanted pull together a little list of my current top 10 - from Canadian politics and media, to veganism, to atheism, and more!
10. Ladies Who Lunch
~ 1 hour per episode
Number of episodes... 52
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Ingrid Nilsen and Cat Valdes
Format... Ingrid and Cat chat about a specific topic (like sex, relationships, social phobias and more) and answer listeners' written in questions.
My favourite thing... They chat about topics often left out of polite conversation.
The drawback... They describe their lunch at the top of each podcast and it is rarely, if ever, vegan. This may be triggering to some listeners. (I fast forward through that section.)
Who would love it... Anyone who would appreciate the insight of one straight and one gay woman on a variety of taboo topics.
9. Banging Book Club
~ 1 hour per episode
Number of episodes... 18
Release frequency... Twice A Month
Host(s)... Lena, Lucy, and Hannah
Format... Three friends review a book about sex.
My favourite thing... Their British accents, the noise review, and the books about banging.
The drawback... The podcasts aren't very frequent and there isn't a large backlog.
Who would love it... Anyone who wishes they were in a sexy book club.
8. Canadaland: Commons
~ 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 71
Release frequency... Biweekly
Host(s)... Ryan McMahon, Hadiya Roderique and Ashley Csanady
Format... The hosts talk about current news and politics in Canada.
My favourite thing... How informative it is and how well they explain complicated aspects of Canadian politics (for someone who kind of hates politics but knows I should stay informed).
The drawback... Only really applies to Canadians.
Who would love it... People who hate politics but still want to be informed about Canadian politics.
7. Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack
~ 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 118
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Callie and Nichole
Format... In depth discussion on a particular vegan or intersectional topic after updates and vegan news.
My favourite thing... Their intersectional approach to veganism.
The drawback... They tend to focus heavily on the United States.
Who would love it... Vegans who want to get into the world of intersectionality (or are already here)!
6. The Mustards
~ 1 hour per episode
Number of episodes... 14
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Jenny and David Mustard
Format... Jenny and David chat about whatever topic they feel like.
My favourite thing... David's semi-funny anecdote about people they don't know.
The drawback... It's probably only interesting to people who follow them on YouTube and social media and are familiar with them.
Who would love it... Vegan minimalists who like dry humour.
5. Waking Up With Sam Harris
~ 1 hour and 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 70
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Sam Harris
Format... Sam and guest explore important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events.
My favourite thing... The erudite guests and wide array of topics covered.
The drawback... Sometimes Sam and his guests disagree and get stuck in the weeds.
Who would love it... Fans of big names in the atheist community and those with an interest in current events, politics, religion, and science and technology.
4. The Bearded Vegans
~ 1 hour and 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 74
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Paul and Andy
Format... Paul and Andy discuss the food they've eaten then dive into a vegan topic.
My favourite thing... Their camaraderie and banter.
The drawback... They sometimes go on a little too long about the food they've eaten.
Who would love it... Vegans who like funny people.
3. Thank God I’m Atheist
~ 1 hour and 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 280
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Frank and Dan
Format... Frank and Dan alternate sharing global news centred on religion and then discuss/make fun of it.
My favourite thing... How they frame religion as the silly thing it is.
The drawback... Sometimes they ramble on for a little too long (according to my husband). I disagree.
Who would love it... Atheists.
2. Canadaland
~ 40 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 291
Release frequency... Twice A Week
Host(s)... Jesse Brown
Format... Canadian media criticism and media reporting with at least one guest (a journalist or media figure).
My favourite thing... Jesse's blunt criticism of Candian media.
The drawback... Probably doesn't appeal to non-Canadians.
Who would love it... Canadians who care about our media landscape.
1. Colour Code
~ 40 minutes per episode
Number of episodes... 13
Release frequency... N/A (This is a miniseries that is only 13 episodes long)
Host(s)... Denise Balkissoon and Hannah Sung
Format... Each episode explores another facet of race in Canada.
My favourite thing... The honest portrayal of the current state of race and racism in Canada.
The drawback... There are only 13 episodes!
Who would love it... Canadians searching for discussions of race that don't focus on the United States.
What are your favourite podcasts? I am always open to suggestions!
I would also love to know what your favourite format for a podcast is - interviews, Q&A, segments, big topics... let me know! (I may or may not be planning to start a podcast of my own once I reach my $500 Patreon goal!)
Happy listening!
Until next time,
Best Vegan Podcasts
I LOVE podcasts. I'm a serial listener. I listen to podcasts about business, fitness, the news, and, of course, veganism. I have recently happened upon a couple of amazing vegan podcasts and I decided now was the time to update my resources list and highlight the best vegan podcasts out there!
I LOVE podcasts. I'm a serial listener. I listen to podcasts about business, fitness, the news, and, of course, veganism. I have recently happened upon a couple of amazing vegan podcasts and I decided now was the time to update my resources list and highlight the best vegan podcasts out there!
Number of episodes... 336
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan
Format... Regular segments including news and rising anxieties as well as interviews
My favourite thing... A tie between the rising anxieties segment with Mariann and the incredible interviews!
The drawback... I wish they came out with episodes more regularly than once a week :)
Who would love it... Pretty much any vegan interested in changing the world for animals! (See what I did there?)
VEGAN WARRIOR PRINCESSES ATTACK!
Number of episodes... 76
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Callie and Nichole
Format... In depth discussion on a particular topic or an interview along with regular segments (like news)
My favourite thing... The joke in the middle and the incredibly interesting discussions they have on complicated topics!
The drawback... Once again, I wish the podcasts came out more frequently!
Who would love it... Vegan warrior princesses and princes who are interested in atheism, feminism, and intersectionality as well as veganism and have a sense of humour.
Number of episodes... 234
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Rich Roll
Format... Long form interview
My favourite thing... The variety in the guests as well as Rich's ability to ask thought provoking questions.
The drawback... Some interviews may not be your cup of tea as not all are vegan or involved in the vegan movement.
Who would love it... Those with a wide array of interests looking for inspiration in every area of their lives from health to entrepreneurship.
Number of episodes... 76
Release frequency... Monthly
Host(s)... Mariann Sullivan
Format... In depth interviews with lawyers about their animal law cases.
My favourite thing... The view into the world of law as it relates to animal welfare and protection.
The drawback... Sometimes I zone out when the discussion gets too technical - I'm not a lawyer!
Who would love it... Lawyers, animal activists, and those with an interest in the law and how it can harm or help animals.
Number of episodes... 101
Release frequency... Twice a week
Host(s)... Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy
Format... Interviews with doctors, nutritionists, chefs, and more about the healing effects of food.
My favourite thing... The positive vibe and the guests!
The drawback... Some of the spirituality episodes go right over my head.
Who would love it... Anyone who loves juicing, those who are hoping to heal their bodies with food, and those getting in touch with their spiritual side!
THE TEACHING JASMIN HOW TO COOK VEGAN PODCAST
Number of episodes... 8
Release frequency... Monthly
Host(s)... Jasmin Singer and Laura Delhauer
Format... Laura talks Jasmin through the creation of a recipe (you can cook along)!
My favourite thing... The banter and recipe ideas.
The drawback... I'd be more likely to follow along with a video podcast. And it makes me hungry.
Who would love it... New vegans looking to learn how to cook without animal products, long-time vegans who don't consider themselves good in the kitchen, and those with a sense of humour!
Number of episodes... 87
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Jackson Foster
Format... Interviews, Q&As, and topic discussions.
My favourite thing... The Q&A podcasts.
The drawback... Jackson is still quite young and that comes through in his podcast.
Who would love it... New vegans, younger vegans, and those interested in fitness and the environment!
Number of episodes... 147
Release frequency... Weekly
Host(s)... Matt Frazier and Doug Hay
Format... Topic discussions or interviews
My favourite thing... The non-judgemental, non-preachy vibe (not that the other podcasts are preachy! Matt and Doug are just very chill).
The drawback... I'm not a runner and so I won't listen to about 50% of the podcasts.
Who would love it... Vegan runners or runners interested in upping their diet game!
Do you have a favourite vegan podcast that I didn't mention? Let me know in the comments below so I can give them a listen!
I would also love to know what your favourite format for a podcast is - interviews, Q&A, segments, big topics... let me know! (I may or may not be planning to start a podcast of my own once I reach my $500 Patreon goal!)
Happy listening!
Until next time,
