Our Hen House

Episode 122: “…fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:18:09 +0000

Welcome to the 122^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Chloe Jo Davis of Girlie Girl Army.

In today’s episode, we discuss an annoying article regarding the sentience of peas. We talk about tactics for getting non-vegan …

Episode 121: “I belong to no party and am militant for no one. All my causes, including the most radical, are motivated by the defense of animals.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:02:56 +0000

Welcome to the 121st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Main Street Vegan author, Victoria Moran, with special guests Lori Gruen and Sally Tamarkin.

In today’s episode, Mariann and I discuss the sadly ironic situation of Petunia the …

Episode 120: “You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:03:49 +0000

Welcome to the 120^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring vegan chef Ayinde Howell.

In today’s episode, we talk all about The Seed: A Vegan Experience, which is set to come to Soho on June 16 and 17.…

Episode 119: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:01:12 +0000

Welcome to the 119^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring the undercover investigator, “Pete,” with special appearances by Kaitlyn Miklinevich (of Tie Dye Files) and Drew Wilson (of VegWorcester).

In today’s episode, we discuss the …

Episode 118: “Today’s problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:05:25 +0000

Welcome to the 118^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Timothy Pachirat, author of Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight.

In today’s episode, we will make a very big announcement about where we’ll …

Episode 117: “Walk the street with us. Get off the sidewalk.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:05:36 +0000

Welcome to the 117th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Anat Pick.

In today’s episode, we talk about our upcoming vegan Passover seder and non-vegan Easter, Mariann tells us about her thoughts on the new book that she just …

Episode 116: ““It’s exhilarating to be alive in a time of awakening consciousness…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:07:25 +0000

Welcome to the 116^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring chef Juan Pablo Chavez.

In today’s episode, we discuss the new Vegan Bodega, Blossom Bakery, annoying Facebook comments, cursing (and in what dialect it might be more …

Episode 115: “Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:15:40 +0000

Welcome to the 115^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring human rights and animal rights attorney, Bina Ahmad.

In today’s episode, we discuss the New York Times’ contest asking people to write and explain why they think it’s …

Episode 114: “…we must protect them and love them as we love ourselves.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:08:56 +0000

Welcome to the 114^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Marc Bekoff and Gena Hamshaw.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about the animal-themed art exhibit we saw at the Morgan Library entitled, “In the Company …

Episode 113: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:04:39 +0000

Welcome to the 113^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Doron Petersan and Michelle Schwegmann.

In today’s episode, we ponder about the mindset of vegetarians: Why stop half-way? We share some updates about the latest ag-gag laws and we …

Episode 112: “It is now life and not art that requires the willing suspension of disbelief.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:07:24 +0000

Welcome to the 112^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Patty Shenker, Nathan Runkle, and Kim Sturla.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Los Angeles, where Mariann was a judge in the Lewis & Clark Animal Law …

Episode 111: “Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming ALL other living beings, we are still savages.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:04:12 +0000

Welcome to the 111^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dawn Moncrieffe from A Well-Fed World.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk all about the recent episode of “What Would You Do?” that asked the question, “Is It …

Episode 110: “Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:12:25 +0000

Welcome to the 110^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Kezia Jauron and Gary Smith from Evolotus PR.

In today’s episode, we tell you about the talk we went to on Rethinking Animals, which discussed, among other …

Episode 109: “The love of all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:02:16 +0000

Welcome to the 109^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring lauren Ornelas from Food Empowerment Project.

In today’s episode, we discuss clothing swaps, new juice joints, our deep love for pigeons, and how stupid we think Valentine’s Day …

Episode 108: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:04:48 +0000

Welcome to the 108^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Zia Terhune from VegFund.

In today’s episode, we give you the skinny on everything from the screening of Vegucated at the Artivist Film Festival, after which Mariann spoke …

Episode 107: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:06:45 +0000

Welcome to the 107^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Matt Rossell from Animal Defenders International.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about the animal rights character we learned about in The Canterbury Tales, and why …

Episode 106: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:21:54 +0000

Welcome to the 106^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Erik Marcus from Vegan.com.

In today’s episode, we gripe about the recent NYC subway ads that center around reducing your portion size as a way to reduce disease. …

Episode 105: “When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:02:28 +0000

Welcome to the 105^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Lori Gruen.

In today’s episode, we discuss our foray into Brooklyn to visit the new all-vegan establishment that’s garnering tons of buzz, Dunwell Doughnuts. We’ll also share …

Episode 104: “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:04:50 +0000

Welcome to the 104^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Bruce Friedrich from Farm Sanctuary.

In today’s episode, we will discuss what makes some people act in unethical ways. This topic was inspired by a couple we passed …

Episode 103: “Activism is the rent I pay for living on this planet.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:02:00 +0000

Welcome to the 103^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Gena Hamshaw from Choosing Raw.

In today’s episode, we are putting aside our stomach virus and sharing with you – not our virus – but our feelings about …

Episode 102: “There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:31:20 +0000

Welcome to the 102^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jamie Kilstein from Citizen Radio.

In today’s episode, as Christmas approaches, we are doing our best to be nice and not naughty… but we’re failing miserably. We will …

Episode 101: “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Welcome to the 101^st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Liuba Grechen from Sweet Cheeks Vegan Bakery, with a special appearance by vegan artist extraordinaire, Sue Coe.

In today’s episode, we discuss our recent foray into de-tchotchke-ifying …

Episode 100: “This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:03:13 +0000

Welcome to the 100^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Peter Singer and Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

In today’s monumental episode, we will talk about the Food Activism for the Holidays workshop we gave last week, and we’ll share with …

Episode 99: “Violence can only be concealed by a lie, and the lie can only be maintained by violence.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:08:27 +0000

Welcome to the 99^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Miriam Jones of VINE Sanctuary and Debra Kowalski of For the Animals Sanctuary.

In today’s episode, we will discuss the label “activist.” We’ll talk about a couple of …

Episode 98: “…find the common ground that will bring us together in our efforts.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:10:18 +0000

Welcome to the 98^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Cheri Ezell-Vandersluis from Maple Farm Sanctuary and Bill Crain from Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about everything from our excursion to Queens …

Episode 97: “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:02:41 +0000

Welcome to the 97^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Kim Stallwood.

In today’s episode, Jasmin will tell you about her vegan whirlwind trip to San Francisco, including the food, the rad, and smugly. Meanwhile, back in New …

Episode 96: “If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:40:11 +0000

Welcome to the 96^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Elizabeth Hess.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about our trip to Jersey, including the activism talk we gave in Montclair, and the vegan restaurants we visited while …

Episode 95: “You have to wake the people up first, then you’ll get action.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:04:10 +0000

Welcome to the 95^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Will Potter from Green is the New Red.

In today’s episode, we will tell you all about our trips to New Orleans and Boston – both of which …

Episode 94: “Compassion is the basis of all morality.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:07:17 +0000

Welcome to the 94^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Michael Greger and Sally Tamarkin.

In today’s episode, we share our thoughts on everything from the woman who won a contest with the reward of allowing her …

Episode 93: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:00:16 +0000

Welcome to the 93^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Maneesha Deckha, Bruce Wagman, Jaclyn Leeds, Peter Sankoff, Sarah Baeckler, Kristen Stilt, and Joyce Tischler.

In today’s episode, we tell you about …

Episode 92: “There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:55:43 +0000

Welcome to the 92^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring musician Kirsti Gholson, and Australian activist, Leigh-Chantelle.

In today’s episode, we discuss everything from black bean brownies, to our thoughts on the importance of finding synergy between …

Episode 91: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:20:12 +0000

Welcome to the 91^st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Liz Marshall from The Ghosts in Our Machine.

In today’s episode, we’ll give our thoughts on Occupy Wall Street – a quickly growing movement aimed to seek justice …

Episode 90: “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:02:56 +0000

Welcome to the 90^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke.

In today’s episode, we’ll give you our thoughts on an event we attended that featured Frances Moore Lappe. (Let’s just say that we’re probably …

Episode 89: “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:17:56 +0000

Welcome to the 89^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Carolyn Merino Mullin from the National Museum of Animals & Society.

In today’s episode, we give you our thoughts about a vegan art show we attended, and a …

Episode 88: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:03:35 +0000

Welcome to the 88^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Danielle Konya of Vegan Treats.

In today’s episode, we tell you all about our vegan adventures in Bethlehem, PA, where we were speaking at the Bethlehem VegFest. …

Episode 87: “This is winter wheat we’re sowing, and other hands will harvest.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:04:35 +0000

Welcome to the 87th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Ben Grossblatt from Suicide Food.

In today’s episode, we will ruminate on everything from the use of anger in our activism, to our fascination with growing and picking …

Episode 86: “We cannot believe that if we refuse to look at what we do not wish to see, it will not exist.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:07:13 +0000

Welcome to the 86th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jess Scone (of Vida Vegan Con, Get Sconed, and Stumptown Vegans), Chelsea Lincoln (of Flavor Vegan), and 6 1/2 year old lifelong vegan, Ruby Bird Hooten. …

Episode 85: “Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:02:49 +0000

Welcome to the 85^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Carol J. Adams.

In today’s episode, we explore vegan mentions in non-vegan-specific books, examine our I-just-don’t-get-it attitude towards avant garde art and how we’d much rather look at …

Episode 84: “Auschwitz begins whenever someone looks at a slaughterhouse and thinks: they’re only animals.”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:03:48 +0000

Welcome to the 84^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, with a special appearance from Jasmin’s 87-year-old veg grandma, Sherrey Glickman.

In today’s episode, we will ruminate on everything from animal rights poetry to an offensive …

Episode 83: “Lots of people talk to animals… Not very many listen, though… That’s the problem.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:37:08 +0000

Welcome to the 83^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jo-Anne McArthur of We Animals, Karol Orzechowski of Maximum Tolerated Dose, with special guests Jessica Almy of VegBooks, and our very own Hollywood correspondent, Ari Solomon.…

Episode 82: “If the times aren’t ripe, you have to ripen the times.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:04:03 +0000

Welcome to the 82^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Farm Sanctuary‘s National Shelter Director, Susie Coston.

In today’s episode, we tell you about our vegan happenings back here in New York City, including a frolic uptown to …

Episode 81: “When no one else cared, I can tell you, the little old ladies cared.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:28:41 +0000

Welcome to the 81^st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jackie Horrick of Alternative Outfitters, and Ari Solomon of A Scent of Scandal Candles.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Los Angeles, California, where we’re …

Episode 80: “…extend to the whole creation.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:20:50 +0000

Welcome to the 80th episode of Our Hen House, featuring filmmaker Marisa Miller Wolfson, powerhouse behind the new movie Vegucated.

In today’s episode, we will talk about the new vegan item at Starbucks and the backlash that we …

Episode 79: “… All things are connected.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:31:08 +0000

Welcome to the 79^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring bestselling author of Skinny Bitch, powerhouse Rory Freedman.

In today’s episode, we give you the skinny on our trip to Rockaway Beach here in NYC, and all the …

Episode 78: “…the end of the beginning.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:00:38 +0000

Welcome to the 78^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Kelly Peloza and David Wolfson.

In today’s episode, we talk about everything from the vegan ice cream we found at the Jersey Shore (Eddie Confetti), to the …

Episode 77: “…take out of our desires and our visions a template or a pattern for the future.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:09:53 +0000

Welcome to the 77^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Beth Gallie, Susan Rooker, and Betsy Carson.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Portland, Maine, where we are speaking at the Maine Vegetarian Festival and experiencing all …

Episode 76: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:08:29 +0000

Welcome to the 76^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring vegan cookbook author Terry Hope Romero, and Mad City Vegan Fest co-organizer, Courtney Mayhew.

In today’s special expanded episode, we come to you from Madison, Wisconsin, where we …

Episode 75: “A time comes when silence is betrayal.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:40:35 +0000

Welcome to the 75^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Myq Kaplan.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about Mariann’s talk on farm animal law for the activist, Jasmin’s new article on the connections between gay …

Episode 74: “New and stirring things are belittled…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:22:00 +0000

Welcome to the 74^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Kathy Freston.

In today’s episode, we will talk about everything from the mouse in our house, to our big vegan trip to Philadelphia, and our farewell to one …

Episode 73: “Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:02:11 +0000

Welcome to the 73^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring lawyer and professor, Rebecca Huss.

In today’s episode, we will get you up to speed on everything from the vegan meal delivery service we’re trying, to the movies …

Episode 72: “Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 28 May 2011 11:05:50 +0000

Welcome to the 72^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring NOLA Veggie Fest organizers, Dr. Leslie Brown and Jehan Strouse.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Amelia Island, Florida, and New Orleans, Louisiana. In Amelia Island, Mariann …

Episode 71: “…almost everyone gets busy on the proof.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:11:10 +0000

Welcome to the 71st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Joshua Katcher.

In today’s episode, we’ll tell you about the vegan happenings in our world, including an incredible clothing swap that provided us with an entire new wardrobe, our long …

Episode 70: “Man has no superiority over beast”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 14 May 2011 11:11:17 +0000

Welcome to the 70^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Alka Chandna.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about the vegan happenings in our world. We’ll talk with our genius intern, Nick Laccetti, about a class he …

Episode 69: “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:15:23 +0000

Welcome to the episode 69 of Our Hen House, featuring Masami Mizuguchi and Kozue Watanabe from Choices for Tomorrow.

In today’s episode, Mariann and I will tell you about our adventures filming the forthcoming NYC Vegan Weekend on a Budget …

Episode 68: “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:02:32 +0000

Welcome to the 68th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D., and Dan Dunbar.

In today’s episode, we’ll give you our full report on our Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, including the good, the better, and the …

Episode 67: “The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:06:51 +0000

Welcome to the 67th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Joe Cross, filmmaker behind Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about Jasmin’s adventure with corsets — all for the animals, of course. We’ll …

Episode 66: “Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:09:04 +0000

Welcome to the 66th episode of Our Hen House, featuring James E. McWilliams.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about the fundraiser we attended, Comedy for Karma, including our take on the amazing vegan comics, and the pitiful, …

Episode 65: “Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:09:56 +0000

Welcome to the 65^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Gene Baur, Delci Winders, and Jenny Rigterink.

In today’s episode, we come to you from New Orleans, Louisiana, where we will give you the rundown on the vegan and …

Episode 64: “We could have saved the Earth but we were too damned cheap.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:05:12 +0000

Welcome to the 64^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Jane Velez-Mitchell.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about a panel we attended here in NYC all about local agriculture. We’ll give you all the gory details, …

Episode 63: “When I see bacon, I see a pig; I see a little friend, and that’s why I can’t eat it. Simple as that.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:06:01 +0000

Welcome to the 63^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Paul Waldau.

In today’s episode, we’ll give you the trials and tribulations of the latest Food Network stunt, and how that pertains to us vegans. You’ll find out …

Episode 62: “Support your right to arm bears.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:33:48 +0000

Welcome to the 62^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring fashion designer John Bartlett.

In today’s episode, we will discuss everything from our latest need to chill out and take inventory, to the beauty of kale chips, to …

Episode 61: “It is just like man’s vanity and impertinence to call an animal dumb because it is dumb to his dull perceptions.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:02:22 +0000

Welcome to the 61^st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Brighter Green‘s Mia MacDonald.

In today’s episode, we will discuss how veganism is portrayed in the media. We’ll also let you in on why one particular day this …

Episode 60: “‘I want to stay alive…’”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:19:32 +0000

Welcome to the 60^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Pamela Frasch from the Center for Animal Law Studies, and Scot Fitzsimmons from the vegan shoe store, Sudo Shoes.

In today’s episode, we come to you from …

Episode 59: “Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:03:18 +0000

Welcome to the 59^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Simone Reyes from Running Russell Simmons, and Drew Winter from The Vegan Sex Shop.

In today’s episode, we will tell you all about the workshop Jasmin led …

Episode 58: “The most violent element in society is ignorance.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:09:57 +0000

Welcome to the 58^th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Leigh and Ken Saluzzi of Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe, and Jeanette Zeis of VeganDish.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Atlanta, Georgia, where we are sampling …

Episode 57: “…I found out something about hamburgers that really grossed me out…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:32:59 +0000

Welcome to the 57^th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Daniel Hauff, Director of Investigations from Mercy for Animals.

In today’s episode, we come to you from The Windy City, where we are hanging out with the …

Episode 56: “…clever enough to be crows.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:07:59 +0000

Welcome to the 56th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring ethologist Jonathan Balcombe.

In today’s episode, we will give you our reactions to Oprah’s Vegan Challenge, including the good, the bad, and the unbelievably annoying.

Joining us today …

Episode 55: “It’s not good for you. It’s good for a suckling calf.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:16:46 +0000

Welcome to the 55^th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Vegan Outreach co-founder, Matt Ball.

In today’s episode, we will bring you our tales of veganland, including our new Art of the Animal video, our delicious and …

Episode 54: “…cruelty or wrong that we have the power to stop…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:34:30 +0000

Welcome to the 54th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Elizabeth Olsen.

In today’s episode, we’ll tell you about our big trip to New Jersey, including our visit to Kaya’s Kitchen, the vegan restaurant in Belmar that you …

Episode 53: “In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:57:25 +0000

Welcome to the 53^rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring John Goodwin.

On today’s episode – our first anniversary – we will fill you in on the workshop Jasmin did at Bluestockings bookstore on Going Vegan in 2011. …

Episode 52: “I cannot nourish myself by the sufferings and by the death of other creatures.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:24:29 +0000

Welcome to the 52^nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Annie and Dan Shannon of The Betty Crocker Project.

In today’s episode, we will share our excitement about Our Hen House in the news. Plus, we’ll tell …

Episode 51: “…exempted from the ethical rules that govern our other senses…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:05:36 +0000

Welcome to the 51st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart.

In today’s episode, we will tell you about a New Year’s leafleting we did, and we’ll share our resolutions for changing our attitudes in the coming …

Episode 50: “Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out of his own conscience…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:44:15 +0000

Welcome to the 50th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Mary and Mark Hardy from The Lodge, a vegan retreat in Grenada. Also featuring Alexis Brill as part of our New Vegan Series.

In today’s episode, we will …

Episode 49: “As long as there are slaughterhouses, there will be battlefields.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:30:10 +0000

Welcome to the 49th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Bart Potenza and Joy Pierson.

Joining us today are two of our favorite change-makers, Bart Potenza and Joy Pierson, the couple behind the best vegan restaurant on the …

Episode 48: “For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:12:06 +0000

Welcome to the 48th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

In today’s episode, we will give you our take on the NYC premier of the film, Forks Over Knives, which filled up a theatre on …

Episode 47: “Each person must live their life as a model for others.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:30:35 +0000

Welcome to the 47th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Bruce Friedrich.

In today’s episode, we will be talking Hanukah – and we’ll let you know what newest kitchen gadget of ours will result in us no longer needing …

Episode 46: “A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:11:04 +0000

Welcome to the 46th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Heather and Jenny Goldberg, “The Spork Girls.”

In today’s episode, Mariann will share with you her latest reinvention – a big one, which will impact both our lives as well …

Episode 45: “Now I can look at you in peace…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:07:26 +0000

Welcome to the 45th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Erica Meier.

In today’s episode, we are talking Thanksgiving. We’ll chat about what it’s like to be a vegan around this odd holiday, and we’ll also discuss some of …

Episode 44: “…to which they are entitled by birth and being”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:13:36 +0000

Welcome to the 44th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Mark Middleton and Ari Solomon.

In today’s episode, we will give you the low-down on two animal rights events we attended here in NYC — one having to do with …

Episode 43: “Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:18:06 +0000

Welcome to the 43rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Gary Kowalski.

In today’s episode, we will give you our full report on everything from the vegan Halloween party we attended last week, to our dog’s Halloween costume – which …

Episode 42: “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:13:03 +0000

Welcome to the 42nd episode of Our Hen House, featuring Nancy Perry, Kyle Knies, and a super special surprise guest!

In today’s episode, which happens to coincide with both Jasmin’s 31^st birthday and World Go Vegan Week, we …

Episode 41: “…defended to the last by otherwise intelligent people.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:15:58 +0000

Welcome to the 41st episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dylan Powell.

In today’s episode, as we settle back into life in NYC, we have loads to discuss — everything from last week’s Texas State Veggie Fair, to a …

Episode 40: “If beef is your idea of ‘real food for real people,’ you’d better live real close to a real good hospital”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:09:56 +0000

Welcome to the 40th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring guests Jamey Scott, Eddie Garza, and Julie Rothman.

In today’s episode, we come to you from Dallas, Texas, where Mariann is busy with her Animal Law Committee, and …

Episode 39: “We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:04:55 +0000

Welcome to the 39th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring David Wolfson.

In today’s episode, we will report back from our much anticipated launch party for Our Hen House, where our speakers wowed us, the food impressed us, and …

Episode 38: “…live and be healthy without killing animals for food…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:31:07 +0000

Welcome to the 38th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Veggie Conquest’s Jessica Mahady.

In today’s episode, we will share with you the exciting news about our feature in Time Out New York; we’ll tell you Mariann’s impetus …

Episode 37: “…a fundamental debacle…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:31:53 +0000

Welcome to the 37th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring VegNews’ publishers, Joe Connelly and Colleen Holland.

In today’s episode, we will give you the low-down on the joy of our new, one-of-a-kind, vegan-produced tote-bags; the horrors of the …

Episode 36: “…we all stand on equal footing…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:05:56 +0000

Welcome to the 36th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Peter Singer.

In today’s episode, we’ll give you the low-down on why Jasmin was telling a theatre full of perfect strangers all about her adolescent secrets; we’ll discuss Lady …

Episode 35: “…our circle of compassion…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:46:10 +0000

Welcome to the 35th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Director and Co-founder, Jenny Brown.

In today’s episode, as we prepare to come off of a 10-day juice fast, we will bring you our report …

Episode 34: ““A Robin Redbreast in a Cage Puts all Heaven in a Rage.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:30:26 +0000

Welcome to the 34th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring author John Yunker.

Today, as we enter our fourth day of juice fasting, you’ll hear about our kale and carrot woes, our dreams of seitan piccata, and our determination …

Episode 33: “‘Can They Suffer?’”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:45:31 +0000

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 here …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:50:16 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:16:45 +0000

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 out …

Episode 30: “the patience of the universe…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:02:48 +0000

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, …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:01:45 +0000

“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.” …

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

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:02:06 +0000

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 delivers all …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:44:47 +0000

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 to …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:03:26 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:54:17 +0000

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 …

Episode 24: “Think occasionally…”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:42:05 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:31:32 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:47:01 +0000

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 Vermont, where …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:11:29 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:52:48 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 22 May 2010 13:31:30 +0000

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 enough to …

Episode 18: “…things that matter.”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 15 May 2010 13:30:59 +0000

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 …

Episode 17: “… nobody need wait a single moment …”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:14:50 +0000

Welcome to the 17th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guests Paul Shapiro and Kelly Overton.

In today’s episode, we will begin by talking about some strong new vegans, as well as some artistic ones … .

Joining …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:08:35 +0000

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. We’ll also …

Episode 15: “To ALL compassion gives”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:02:28 +0000

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 …

Episode 14: “… do something to change it …”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:56:57 +0000

Welcome to the 14^th podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we tell you about some exciting upcoming plans, which are bound to make this Earth Day pretty darn tasty. Then, we will be joined by …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:42:00 +0000

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 Miyun …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:36:02 +0000

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 take on …

Episode 11: “… when I die …”

Jasmin Singer — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:55:02 +0000

Welcome to the 11th podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we will share some personal news pertaining to the legal status of our relationship.Then, we’ll get over ourselves, and we’ll discuss the new term that the Boston …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:35:05 +0000

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 and …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:14:49 +0000

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, …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:10:15 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:21:04 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:43:50 +0000

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 …

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

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:54:40 +0000

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 also start …

Episode 4: “Always let your conscience be your guide.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:55:19 +0000

Welcome to the fourth podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we come to you from Disneyworld — where Mariann is busy with meetings for the Animal Law Committee of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, …

Episode 3: “Small acts, when multiplied by millions…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:53:28 +0000

Welcome to the third podcast episode of Our Hen House!

In today’s episode, we start out by talking all about the vegan deliciousness that is Portland, Oregon. We then discuss one of the greatest stumbling blocks in going vegan (and, …

Episode 2: “…setting brushfires in people’s minds.”

Jasmin and Mariann — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:17:48 +0000

Welcome to the second podcast episode of Our Hen House!

Today, we start by discussing some big ch-ch-changes in our lives. Then we give a run-down of our new blog! After that, we talk about the new vegan ventures of …

Episode 1: “In a time of universal deceit…”

Jasmin and Mariann — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:56:03 +0000

Welcome to our first ever podcast episode!

Today, we do our general intros — yadda yadda yadda — including info on how each of us got started in the animal rights movement. Then, when we’re done self-obsessing, we recap steps …