Our Hen House

“Strut Your Mutt”

Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

Strut Your Mutt is an event organized by Best Friends Animal Society, in which thousands of people gather together with their favorite four-footed best friend (the dog variety) and, well, take a walk together. As you can imagine,…

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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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The Regal Vegan Talks to Our Hen House

Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Kyle.

“Regal” isn’t the first word people usually associate with vegans, but it certainly is the most appropriate title for Ella Nemcova, a.k.a. The Regal Vegan. Ella, the creator of the decadent-tasting (but good-for-you) lentil and walnut paté, Faux Gras…

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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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Another Worthy Meal-Delivery Service

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

We’ve blogged about vegan meal-delivery services before. For the busy (and uh, comfortable) vegan, services like this can make life a lot easier — and more healthy. Enter Lagustas Luscious. Though I haven’t tried their food (yet!), what…

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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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Brody’s Bakery Bakes Up Compassion

Posted on04. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

I first heard about Brody’s Bakery from my friend, Lynn Chen, who blogged about Brody’s for her blog, The Actor’s Diet. Lynn — who is based in L.A. — had received a mail order from Brody’s…

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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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I REALLY Want a Button Maker

Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? Here’s my most visceral memory of that fad, circa 1983: I wanted one so badly that I couldn’t sleep. At that time, you could get one custom-made, so, after much begging, my mom gifted me one…

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Episode 28: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”

Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to our 28th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Michael Croland from heeb’n’vegan, with cameos by Jasmin’s grandma and mother.

In today’s episode, we give you the low-down on a very special vegan bakery that…

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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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22 Reasons (to Get This Doll)

Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.

My niece, Lila Fay, is about 2 weeks old now. In looking for a welcome-to-this-world gift for her (in addition to the “I Love My Aunt and All Her Tattoos” onesie that I couldn’t resist), I came across

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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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Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson to Star in Animated Feature, “Turkeys”

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

According to Hollywood Insider, buddies Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson are set to be providing the voices for the upcoming film, Turkeys, which is currently in pre-production for Bedrock Studios. Wilson and Harrelson will play — you guessed…

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Episode 24: “Think occasionally…”

Posted on26. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 24th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Josh Hooten and Michelle Schwegmann — owners of Herbivore Clothing.

In today’s episode, I am coming to you from the City of Roses – Portland, Oregon – where I’m…

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“Save more than your stuff.”

Posted on22. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

My apartment is approximately 390 square feet. For those of you reading this who don’t happen to also reside in NYC, you might be thinking, “but wait, my upstairs bathroom is that size!” Yes, but I live in downtown Manhattan.…

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Episode 23 – “…I shall not live in vain.”

Posted on19. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 23^rd podcast episode of Our Hen House – a place to find our way to change the world for animals – featuring Eastern Shore Sanctuary’s Miriam Jones and Aram Polster.

On today’s show, we are podcasting from…

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Our Hen House Talks to Josh Hooten

Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by Kyle.

Josh Hooten does so many great things for animals that you might think he is a vegan machine. He co-founded the Herbivore Clothing Company just 8 years ago (with his wife, Michelle Schwegmann), providing compassionate people around the world…

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Episode 22: “… committed in the name of rebellion.”

Posted on12. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 22nd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dan Piraro.

In today’s episode, we will start by telling you about our recent trip to Brooklyn, my nose hoop, and our upcoming train trip to…

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For Vegans, By Vegans

Posted on09. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

When I shop, there’s no greater feeling than knowing I’m supporting vegan businesses. (Or thrift stores, but that’s another post altogether.) Combine that with my passion for artistic compassion (the core of our Art of the Animal series) and…

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Our Hen House Talks to MooShoes

Posted on08. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.

Look at your feet. Though this is hardly a scientific study, I’m willing to bet that at least two thirds of the folks reading this are currently donned in fashionable vegan foot-ware from MooShoes.

Yeah, MooShoes. You know…

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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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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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Episode 19: “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty …”

Posted on22. May, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 19th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Martin Rowe, Kelly Overton, and Jasmin’s grandma.

In today’s episode, we will tell you all about a perfect little doggie in Puerto Rico who we were lucky…

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Episode 18: “…things that matter.”

Posted on15. May, 2010 by Jasmin.

Welcome to the 18th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Ledy Van Kavage, Kelly Overton, and Kyle Knies.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Puerto Rico, where we have found ourselves full — with vegan mofongo, and…

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