Our Hen House

Episode 33: “‘Can They Suffer?’”

Posted on28. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to episode 33rd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Steven M. Wise.

Today, we’re back home in NYC. Mariann’s animal law classes have started, and Jasmin has given up coffee. We also have some exciting announcements from…

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Announcing Our Advisory Board

Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Last week, we were pretty ecstatic to learn that Our Hen House officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means that all donations you make are tax-deductible and, as always, hugely appreciated!

With our new status as a…

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Episode 32: “The squirrel that you kill in jest…”

Posted on21. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 32nd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Carter Dillard.

On today’s episode, we come to you from Sag Harbor, where we’re grateful that we have family right by the beach. Joining us today is animal rights…

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Episode 31: “…such a wonder that I think I’ll stay in bed.”

Posted on14. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 31st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring David Cassuto.

On today’s episode, we come to you from Big Sur, California where we are searching for good food, breathless from the scenery, and trying to weed…

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Episode 30: “the patience of the universe…”

Posted on07. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 30th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Zoe Weil.

In today’s episode, we come to you from the City by the Bay, San Francisco. We’ll start by telling you about our vegan adventures and misadventures, including…

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Episode 29: “… depict the Devil in human form”

Posted on31. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

“We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.”…

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Episode 27: “Too late to go back to sleep.”

Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 27th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Melanie Joy, and with Kyle Knies, as well as Jasmin’s grandma.

On today’s episode, we are coming to you live from Kansas – where we will talk…

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Episode 26: “… keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…”

Posted on10. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 26th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Meena Alagappan of HEART, with special guests Stewart David (Carolina Action for Animals) and Matt Rice (Mercy for Animals).

On today’s show, we begin with a very exciting…

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Episode 25: “…something that must never be lost.”

Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 25th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Glenn Gaetz and Joanne Chang from Liberation B.C.

In today’s episode, we will share with you a new and exciting activist idea that was gleaned from a workshop at…

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Episode 21: “Compassion is the foundation of everything positive…”

Posted on05. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 21st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with an undercover investigator.

On today’s show, we’ll discuss the sad loss of Golden Girl — and long-time animal rights activist — Rue McClanahan.

Then, we’ll be…

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Vacation!!!!!

Posted on31. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Well, summer is just about upon us.  We are, thus, inspired to think about vacations and how to best enjoy them as a vegan. Not to mention the fact that, even on vacation, it’s important to do your part for…

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Episode 20: “… Man loved the birds and invented cages.”

Posted on29. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 20th podcast episode of Our Hen House, a place to find our way to change the world for animals. Today’s episode features Brad Goldberg.

Today, we will start by updating you about a very special adoption event…

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Make it Viral (Like Never Before)

Posted on26. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

We don’t normally post news items (though we talk about them on our podcast). But sometimes something happens that is so big that everybody in the animal protection movement needs to be on it. Erik Marcus’s post from…

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Episode 16: “… stretched to a new idea …”

Posted on01. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 16th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guest Joan Schaffner.

In today’s episode, we will discuss a popular new cooking competition that’s raising eyebrows — and lowering cholesterol! — throughout New York City.…

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Our Hen House Featured on CNN.com

Posted on30. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

We realize this is a tad self-aggrandizing, but we couldn’t resist sharing this. We are huuuuge fans of The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, which occurred this year in six continents. Our Hen House teamed up with…

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Episode 15: “To ALL compassion gives”

Posted on24. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 15th podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will report back on the trials and tribulations about our vegan bake sale, including some pretty exciting news about the media coverage it is going…

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Jasmin on Animal Voices Vancouver

Posted on18. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

We at Our Hen House are big fans of Animal Voices Vancouver, a radio show based out of — you guessed it! — Vancouver, B.C. We are also big fans of Vancouver itself, which is bustling…

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Episode 13: “… a mark of civilized society.”

Posted on10. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the 13th podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will admit what led to us feeling like unpopular, slightly awkard 12-year-olds. We will also discuss the new book, Gristle, edited by Moby and…

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Episode 12: “… respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Posted on03. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to 12th podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will talk cupcakes – and we’ll tell you from where and because of why we just ordered 50 of them. Then, we’ll discuss Jane Goodall’s…

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Episode 10: “The thing that differentiates man from animals …”

Posted on20. Mar, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the tenth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

Today, we’ll start off by discussing a few tips on how we like to avoid activist burnout.

Next, we are excited to be joined by vegan chef extraordinaire…

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Our “Health and Happiness” Interview

Posted on17. Mar, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

We are honored to be spotlighted as part of the Health and Happiness Club‘s women’s history month series. Thank you to Danielle Azoulay for interviewing us. Below is the video interview where we talk about how we got…

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Episode 9: “… the health of the chickens.”

Posted on13. Mar, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to ninth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will discuss how to react when people tell you how much they “looove” their meat, and what to do when they pull out the “humane” card. Then,…

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Episode 8: “The truth will set you free, but first …”

Posted on06. Mar, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the eighth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will discuss our current flirtation with yoga, and the importance of finding a way to take care of your body that comports with your values. We…

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Episode 7: “… thoughtful committed citizens can change the world …”

Posted on28. Feb, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the seventh podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will discuss what’s mean and what’s green about eco-tourism. Then, we’ll talk about some meat-industry folks who have come up with a great slogan – one you’ll…

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Putting Animals on the Academic Agenda

Posted on21. Feb, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

One of the most fundamental relationships in society is the one between the human animal and the non-human animal. Yet, shockingly, this relationship goes largely unexplored in academia. As we work to end the subjugation of and cruelty to animals, a…

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Episode 6: “… teach children respect for life.”

Posted on20. Feb, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the sixth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will discuss Ellen DeGeneres’ role in Jasmin’s nightlife, which, oddly enough, will lead us into a discussion of children’s TV. (Should you call it children’s TV…

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Episode 5: “Until one has loved an animal …”

Posted on14. Feb, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.

Welcome to the fifth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s very special Valentine’s Day episode, we give you the low-down on cruelty-free aphrodisiacs, lesbian albatrosses, and what it means to be a vegansexual.

We…

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