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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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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Book Clubs Aren’t Just for Oprah Anymore

Posted on20. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.

My mom belongs to a book club. So does my grandma. Chances are, your mom and grandma belong to one, too.

But book clubs aren’t just for Oprah’s picks anymore. Not that I have anything at all against books like…

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Every Living Being

Posted on16. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.

An intriguing new book has appeared in the Human-Animal Studies realm (which is apparently also known “anthrozoology” which makes it sounds fancier but is kind of a mouthful).

Every Living Being: Representations of Nonhuman Animals in the Exploration of…

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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 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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Book Review: Watership Down

Posted on24. Jun, 2010 by Kyle.

I have a meat-eating friend who I have tried to convert to veganism for years. I have told him all the facts and statistics, showed him pictures and videos of the unsupportable cruelty that is behind these foods, and most…

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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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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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Book Review: 600 Miles to Goat

Posted on06. May, 2010 by Kyle.

Everyone loves a good adventure story. When it comes to real-life adventures about animal advocacy, it doesn’t get any better than 600 Miles to Goat. Josh Hooten, co-founder of Herbivore Clothing Company and all-around vegan superstar, chronicles a…

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Our Hen House Talks to Moby

Posted on05. May, 2010 by Jasmin.

Yeah, you know Moby. He’s that cute bald guy who has been making music and making change since the 80′s. And not just any music … and not just any change. First he went platinum, then he went…

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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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Ninety-Five: Seeing Eye-to-Eye with Farmed Animals

Posted on26. Apr, 2010 by Kyle.

We hens are squawking in delight about our very first rooster to join Our Hen House! Please welcome our new reviewer, Kyle Knies, to our happy flock.

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