The Bloody Vegans Podcast

About The Bloody Vegans Podcast

The Bloody Vegans Podcast aims to explore the personal stories of a whole range of folks from across the Vegan community. Whether you are vegan curious or a veteran vegan hearing the fascinating stories of Bloody Vegans from around the world is a must.

Publisher

Bloody Vegans Productions

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2019

Latest episode

7 May 2026

Latest episodes

227 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 May 2026

   Rebellion, Roots & Responsibility with Dora Hargitai on Animal Rebellion, Systemic Change & the Fight for Earth's Future (Originally aired December 2019)

   The Bloody Vegans Podcast is coming back soon and while we get everything ready for what's coming next, we're reaching into the archive to bring you some of the conversations that started it all. Watch this space. First up from the back catalogue: this gem from December 2019. Jim sits down with Dora Hargitai activist, orator, and a driving force within Animal Rebellion for a conversation that feels just as urgent today as it did when it was first recorded. Dora's journey into veganism began not with a grand awakening, but with a small booklet picked up in an Aldi in Scotland. From there, a quiet curiosity became a conviction, and eventually a calling. Having worked in the oil and gas industry before pivoting to an MBA focused on sustainability, Dora's path took her through the heart of the Extinction Rebellion uprisings of April and October 2019 and ultimately to helping build Animal Rebellion into a movement that links animal agriculture directly to the climate emergency. In this episode, Jim and Dora explore what it really means to challenge the foundations of the systems we live within from the demands of Animal Rebellion and their presence at Smithfield Market, to the thorny questions of how we value nature, monetise veganism, and talk to one another across deep divides. Dora brings her characteristic warmth, clarity and unflinching honesty to all of it. Whether you've been vegan for years or you're just beginning to ask the questions, this one's worth your time. Topics include: the birth of Animal Rebellion, nonviolent civil disobedience, the Smithfield Market action, systemic change vs. individual action, vegan monetisation, activism in its many forms, and reasons to stay hopeful. A Note From 2026 A lot has happened in the years since Jim and Dora recorded this conversation. The December 2019 UK general election Dora references, which she and many others hoped might be a turning point for climate policy, returned Boris Johnson with a substantial majority, and environmental ambition in government largely stalled in the years that followed. The "11 years" climate deadline Dora cites reflects the scientific framing of the time; the window hasn't got any wider since, and the urgency she describes has only deepened. On the corporate side, BlackRock, whose CEO Dora cautiously praised for his 2018 letter calling for more sustainable business values, has since significantly retreated from its ESG commitments, largely under political pressure from the American right, a retreat that perhaps illustrates Dora's own point about the limits of working within the existing system. And on the Amazon, the picture has been mixed: the election of Lula in Brazil in 2022 brought renewed protections and a measurable slowdown in deforestation, offering at least one of the rays of hope Dora was looking for. The questions she raises here, about systemic change, collective action, and what we owe each other and the planet, remain as open, and as pressing, as ever.

2. 

   20 Aug 2025

   Victoria Featherstone Pearce on Rescue Work, Veganism, and Building Community

   In this episode, Sue speaks with Victoria Featherstone Pearce - co-founder of K-9 Angels and the Vegan Women’s Club about her years of hands-on rescue work, campaigns in Romania, and what it really takes to keep going when the emotional weight of animal advocacy starts to pile up. Victoria talks about how she went from rescuing one dog to helping re-home over 1,500, and why sterilisation campaigns have become a major focus. She shares her journey into veganism, her thoughts on the everyday realities of activism, and the reasons behind launching a new space for vegan women to connect and support one another. A conversation about dogs, people, burnout, and why small consistent action still matters. Find out more about Sue's work at https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk Follow Victoria's work at https://linktr.ee/k9angels

3. 

   24 Jun 2025

   The Vegan Transformation with Dr. Angela Crawford

   Sue Joyce interviews Dr. Angela Crawford about the emotional and psychological journey of adopting veganism, exploring social challenges and finding purpose through aligning with values.

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YouTube views

23,212

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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