Welcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode!
Co-hosted by Viva!'s head of comms, Faye Lewis, and Viva!'s head of investigations, Lex Rigby, each month they'll be serving up some cracking in-depth chats with some of the most interesting figures in the vegan movement.
Each Podcast episode features a different individual – breaking down their vegan journey and recounting their highs and lows – followed by a candid chat between Faye and Lex on everything from mushroom-based leather alternatives to terrible cooking blunders.
In our Vegan News Minisode, we deep-dive into the world of vegan news and politics in a quick ten-minute round-up of newsworthy events in veganism.
No matter where you are in your vegan journey, there'll be something for you in the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode.
The show is presented by Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby and is released on the first of every month.
Dr Matthew Nagra: Busting the Biggest Vegan Nutrition Myths
Live from Vegan Camp Out, Faye Lewis sits down with Dr Matthew Nagra to cut through some of the confusion surrounding vegan nutrition and the claims we regularly hear about plant-based diets. They discuss protein, ultra-processed foods, supplements and some of the most persistent nutrition myths online – as well as what the scientific evidence actually tells us about eating for long-term health. Viva! is the UK's leading vegan campaigning charity, specialising in undercover investigations and animal, health, environmental and lifestyle campaigns. Founded in 1994 by Juliet Gellatley, we have spent 30 years creating a kinder, more sustainable world for humans and animals alike. Visit: https://viva.org.uk/ Support: https://viva.org.uk/join/ Follow us on socials: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivavegancharity/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivacharity/ ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivacampaigns ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivacharity
3 Sept 2026
Peter Egan: Why Compassion for Animals Matters
Live from Vegan Camp Out, Juliet Gellatley speaks with actor and longtime Viva! supporter Peter Egan about a lifetime of campaigning for animals and the experiences that have shaped his activism. Peter reflects on why animal protection has become such an important part of his life, the progress he has witnessed and why he believes compassion must extend to all animals. Viva! is the UK's leading vegan campaigning charity, specialising in undercover investigations and animal, health, environmental and lifestyle campaigns. Founded in 1994 by Juliet Gellatley, we have spent 30 years creating a kinder, more sustainable world for humans and animals alike. Visit: https://viva.org.uk/ Support: https://viva.org.uk/join/ Follow us on socials: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivavegancharity/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivacharity/ ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivacampaigns ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivacharity
3 Sept 2026
Dr Michael Klaper: Why Diet Matters More Than You Think
Live from Vegan Camp Out, Juliet Gellatley speaks with Dr Michael Klaper about nutrition, plant-based health and what decades of medical experience have taught him about the impact of diet. They explore some of the most common myths surrounding vegan diets, the role food can play in preventing chronic disease and why Dr Klaper believes nutrition needs to become a much bigger part of modern medicine. Viva! is the UK's leading vegan campaigning charity, specialising in undercover investigations and animal, health, environmental and lifestyle campaigns. Founded in 1994 by Juliet Gellatley, we have spent 30 years creating a kinder, more sustainable world for humans and animals alike. Visit: https://viva.org.uk/ Support: https://viva.org.uk/join/ Follow us on socials: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivavegancharity/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivacharity/ ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivacampaigns ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivacharity
Who has been a guest on Viva! Vegan Podcast
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Liam Penn
Dr Sailesh Rao
Tony Wardle
Tanya O’Callaghan
Claire Lucie
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
14,026,721
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
38 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100
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Quality
86
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
92
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