Thought provoking interviews focusing on animal rights. Each episode we talk to pioneers, activists and change makers from within the vegan community. Some notable guests include ALF founder Ronnie Lee, Molly from Elwoods Organic Dog, Jamie Logan, Alex Hershaft as well as lesser known but equally fascinating voices such as Aura Palmer, a girl in her 20s who was raised vegan since birth.
This episode we are joined by Jamie Wilson, a formidable animal rights activist from Canada, who is known to many online as anothereffingvegan. We discuss his reaction to the comeback of Gary Yourofsky and anti-intersectionals, foie gras pressure campaigns, kangaroo skin shoes, fur industry disruptions, the vegan scene in Canada, vegan campout and much much more.
18 Jul 2025
the one about a tv writer
Lisa Ambjörn is the tv writer and creator best known for the global Netflix hit Young Royals as well as Sjukt (Sick) on SVT. She is also a passionate animal rights advocate who thinks deeply about how storytelling can contribute to social justice. We discuss the depictions of animals on screen as well as the tropes used to represent vegans in our media. In a Vegan Design Studio exclusive, Lisa also hints at the themes for her next tv project which will sure be of interest to our listeners!
lisaambjorn.com
6 Jun 2025
the one about a scientist
Dr. Faraz Harsini, CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, shares his experiences as an animal rights advocate, discussing arguments against animal testing and effective outreach methods in this interview.
1 May 2025
the one about a journalist
In this episode we speak to the charming Gurgin Bakircioglu, a journalist from Sweden. We discuss his traumatic teenage experience with a goat in Kurdistan, the animal rights scene in Sweden, “Bacchi Syre” a new vegan community space in the heart of Stockholm, vegan dog food and more. This episode was recorded on site at a podcast studio. Special thanks to Bacchi Syre for letting us use your space, Arash for the best (ASMR dog snack worthy) audio equipment and Madeley for technical support.
Mentioned in this episode :
Professor Andrew Knight from Winchester University
https://www.andrewknight.info
Vecanis Pet Food
https://vecanis.se
Bacchi Syre
https://www.bacchisyre.se
Öur Restaurant
https://www.bacchisyre.se/our
1 Apr 2025
the one about a dog farmer
In this episode we talk to Molly Elwood from Elwood's Organic Dog Meat. A challenging conversation but please stick with it until the end.
We discuss the power of satire in activism, criticism over using dog comparisons, going viral on social media and much more. For more information check out
https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/ (https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/)
19 Feb 2025
the one about a holocaust survivor
This episode we hear the incredible story of a 90 year old holocaust survivor Dr. Alex Hershaft, who has been vegan since 1981. Alex is the founder of F.A.R.M. the oldest animal rights organisation in the US. Do not miss this truly moving tale of how he managed to survive the Nazi occupation of Poland, and his subsequent revelation about the disturbing parallels between what his family experienced and the ongoing mass slaughter and oppression of non-human animals.
Visit https://alexhershaft.com/ for more information.
This episode Alex mentions the Swedish book Djurens Förintelse (Animal Holocaust) by Pelle Strindlund and Henrik Wig, published in 2016
4 Feb 2025
the one about a politician
Let's get political! Our guest this month is the first vegan politician to be elected to the Danish parliament. Carl Valentin is a pioneering voice in politics today, who passionately uses his platform to speak up for other animals. We discuss everything from corporate lobbying, strategy on rights versus welfare, to navigating cultural sensitivities.
https://sf.dk/politiker/carl-valentin/
12 Jan 2025
the one about a disruptor
Jamie Logan, a renowned artist and activist, shares her expertise on embracing the awkward, activism, and female representation, empowering listeners to challenge societal norms and spark positive change.
9 Dec 2024
the one about a baby
Aura Palmer shares her experiences growing up vegan and the implications of 'forcing' veganism on children, highlighting the importance of informed and compassionate parenting choices.
11 Nov 2024
the one about a prisoner
In this episode we speak to the legendary Ronnie Lee, founder of the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), who was born in 1951 and responsible for multiple animal rights actions during the 1970s and 80s. Ronnie was a bit too successful for the likes of the UK authorities and so became a political prisoner who spent nearly a decade in jail including over 6 years from a 10 year sentencing for his role as the ALF press officer. We talk about the early years of the animal liberation movement, stories from prison and his thoughts on the modern vegan movement.
2 Oct 2024
the one about a cattle rancher
In the first ever episode of Vegan Design Studio we meet Renee King-Sonnen from Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, a cattle rancher from Texas who turned vegan and transformed their farm into a sanctuary. For more information and to support the sanctuary go to
https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/
This inspiring story has been made into a new documentary with Moby serving as an executive producer. To watch the trailer for Rowdy Girl film and for announcements on upcoming screenings check out https://www.rowdygirlfilm.com
On all major social media platforms look for
@rowdygirlsanctuary
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