Ok, fine, we might not be your favourite vegans...but you've definitely got some messages from us! Welcome to the first of our holiday specials, featuring messages from some of our brilliant contributors to the show over the last 12 months. Stay tuned for more seasonal specials over the next two weeks, before we get the ball rolling again in Veganuary! Mentioned in this episode... Dominic's publisher, where you can buy his books https://flapjackpress.co.uk/products/dominic-berry https://flapjackpress.co.uk/products/dommy-b Julie's gift to listeners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9i80-p5kIU Shane's gift to listeners https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sipsworth-Simon-Van-Booy/dp/1567927947 https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Sipsworth-Audiobook/B0D9J1LYLJ Paul's pastry picture https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJdI7_CrcFvAF1wGEib47UtGgAzTlxF5/view?usp=sharing Kate's podcast suggestion https://open.spotify.com/show/3c9OG5Mwf7PGChWFYBzuQI https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sentientism/id1540408008  Ant's film suggestion https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5txizo Best Ant, Dom, Julie, Kate, Mark, Paul & Shane

So many of us have changed our lives to become vegan because of hard-hitting video productions, detailing the horrors of animal agriculture & other forms of exploitation...and yet perhaps even more will say that graphic footage will prevent them from watching a film or short video. And that's before we get to the whole host of adverts that have been banned in recent years for arguably the most mild and short snippets of animal exploitation. Is there a happy medium? Or are we left to just take pot luck guesses with our vegan movie production decisions? Ant, Mark & Julie discuss the nuances and tricky decisions surround making animal rights video content. In the discussion, we mention: Dominion Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9NiOwibz14 Land of Hope and Glory Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqPflP_hXyY Earthlings Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otBzEIuvgjI Seaspiracy Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q5CXN7soQg As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie & Anthony

The EU debate around plant-based products and semantics welcomes Paul McCartney this week. The former Beatle hasn't necessarily given any new insights, but will his celebrity help law-makers more likely to see common-sense? As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlk2d3elp9o  https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10633792  https://www.farminguk.com/news/mass-cull-of-400-000-sheep-and-goats-as-pox-outbreak-sweeps-greece_67661.html  https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/09/animal-rights-groups-unite-against-bullfighting/  https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/ricky-gervais-donates-2-5-million-pounds-to-animal-charities/  https://www.brusselstimes.com/1873408/animal-rights-group-gaia-urges-lobster-free-festive-season-in-belgium  aldf.org/article/cdc-seeks-to-end-program-using-monkeys-in-research  https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/government-move-could-criminalise-protests-against-animal-testing-warns-camp-beagle/40326  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwUkVYalpCWlhHb1pJVHVpVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR46cZ-Z35mgWsK0AlSaJ5Do9Jb4SIuqrEPRzvHH9-Dt22_7NWm6Z6GGIWBkWg_aem_M1VRpdjsE5qGQo1P2pLnzw&brid=Q5z_6nLp4FCg_e13OpK06w https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/paul-mccartney-eu-ban-vegetarian-sausages-burgers/  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Ant

It's top of Google (when you search for "vegan film released 2025") but what do Ant, Shane & Mark think of Vegan Zombie's...vegan zombie film?! The first twenty minutes or so is spoiler free, but do listen out for when we start to reveal plot points that aren't covered in the trailer. For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.a44movie.com/ To see the trailer, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7IjH3H_EDQ And for more of Vegan Zombie's youtube content, visit https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVeganZombie As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Anthony

A sickeningly sanitised version of the story of an escaped reindeer from "Santa's Enchanted Forest" did the rounds last week, with little to no mention of animal rights or indeed the likely real-life experiences endured by this innocent incarcerated creature. If nothing else, we at Enough of the Falafel can proudly step in to give an alternative perspective on such happenings. As well as these stories, Julie, Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss nine other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/woolworths-explains-meat-move-after-vegan-backlash/news-story/ab563f7e5f62a9d1f83e956b79954daf https://abc7news.com/post/animal-rights-welfare-activists-protest-outside-oakland-safeway-ahead-thanksgiving-heres/18216458/ https://veganuary.com/veganuary-2026-launch/ https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/milton-keynes-cinemas-launch-petas-ho-ho-horrifying-christmas-ad-that-will-turn-viewers-vegan-5426409 https://farming.co.uk/news/ahdb-new-scientific-report-reveals-dairys-vital-role-in-uk-diets-and-sustainability https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/a-ban-well-overdue/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5l209pn1wo https://centraleuropeantimes.com/fur-industry-phased-out-due-to-polish-animal-protection-2/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/28/wyoming-pig-wrestling-teton-county-fair/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzY0MzkyNDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzY1Nzc0Nzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NjQzOTI0MDAsImp0aSI6IjcxNmM3ZTRiLWNhMzItNDMwNC05YzRjLTQ5MmU0OGI1MTBjYyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9uYXRpb24vMjAyNS8xMS8yOC93eW9taW5nLXBpZy13cmVzdGxpbmctdGV0b24tY291bnR5LWZhaXIvIn0.mvztSTzurhcgg1qF7pgdmmG4cT3WqgEAwr-pEEu_ZXY https://abc7news.com/post/animal-rights-activist-zoe-rosenberg-sentenced-taking-4-chickens-north-bay-farm/18247254/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Dominic, Carlos & Ant

There are dozens of new seasonal plant based goodies to sample this year...but how will Dominic, Kate & Anthony be spending their money & time during the holiday season this year? In this episode, the trio discuss plant-based turkey, cooking from scratch, supporting small vegan ventures & when might be a good time to advocate for animals this season. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Mentioned during this episode are: https://flapjackpress.co.uk/products/dominic-berry https://www.earthislandbooks.com/our-books-more-info (look for The Humanity Trigger for Mark's book) https://veganlandmovement.com/join-us/ https://www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/ ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Dominic & Anthony

Bring on the deep-fried battered Oreos! This week the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine released news of their latest study, showing that even 'unhealthy' plant based foods (such as orange juice, and potatoes?!) were better at encouraging weight-loss, than the so-called Mediterranean diet. So another reason to leave fish & chicken of your plate perhaps? As well as these stories, Kate, Carlos & Anthony discuss nine other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-thanksgiving-adoption-sanctuary-59564d3d3b4a713a570ffdb1237da5db  https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251124/Vegan-diet-with-unhealthy-plant-foods-promotes-greater-weight-loss-than-Mediterranean-diet.aspx  https://nypost.com/2025/11/23/us-news/long-islands-largest-most-controversial-zoo-set-to-close-after-budget-nix-very-sad/  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jwywr0p90o  https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/jakarta-dog-cat-bat-sale-ban-rabies-b2872645.html  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce91gn5e3yko  https://www.modernghana.com/news/1450669/frances-primate-research-drive-sparks-backlash.html  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/animal-rights-activist-arrested-for-harassing-five-women-volunteers/articleshow/125522651.cms  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cathedral-city-cheese-dairy-farms-animal-cruelty-b2850103.html  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15324947/Katie-Price-risks-wrath-animal-welfare-charities-cuts-initials-horses-skin-PETA-called-banned-owning-animals.html  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Carlos & Ant

In many ways 'Open Philanthropy' & 'Effective Altruism' aren't new concepts; moreover, these philosphical approaches to one's veganism (or just general decision-making) aren't the sexiest of phrases either. However, in many ways they are central concepts that hold an extra impetus when thinking about social justice and how we can use our limited resources to affect the biggest positive change. In this episode, Carlos, Dominic & Ant examine the work of https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ and https://www.openphilanthropy.org/ discussing the philopshires as a whole, as well as how the lenses can be applied to living life as a vegan. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos, Dominic & Anthony

Shame on the University of Exeter this week, for their non-solution to the problems surrounding the needless plundering of the world's seas & oceans for 'food': Inland, hell-hole swimming pools full of prawns. FFS.... Perhaps they've just not considered the thought of not eating them? As well as these stories, Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1369281768257810  https://vk.com/video-580964_456242571)  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c740d43nqj8o  https://www.farminguk.com/news/nfu-urges-caution-as-uk-weighs-up-methane-cutting-cow-feed-additives_67555.html  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w90l7zx2vo  https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/too-little-too-late-countryside-alliance-try-to-cut-ties-with-coniston-foxhounds/  https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/cop30-peoples-march-climate-animal-welfare/  https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/animal-rights-activists-stage-silent-protest-against-sc-orders-to-relocate-stray-dogs-853455  https://realnewsmagazine.net/german-prison-does-not-have-to-provide-vegan-meals-court-rules/  https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/uk-prawn-farms-could-spark-sustainable-seafood-revolution/  https://www.farminguk.com/news/experts-warn-of-super-infectious-bird-flu-as-farmers-told-to-prepare_67512.html  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Carlos & Ant

Julie, Dominic & Ant read through the mailbag & read your emails in this episode, featuring discussions about Instagram account takeovers, vegan cats & dogs, anti-greyhound racing campaigns and clarification on the Hunting Act. This episode is sponsored by the Neil Awareness Board, increasing visibility of all Neils across the globe ;) To feature on our next mailbag episode, or to get in touch in general, send us a message via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Julie & Anthony

Well, that's perhaps what they'd have you think. But it doesn't take much digging to reveal that the champagne needs to stay on ice for quite a while, before animal advocates can truly celebrate. And where's James Herriot when you need him?! Perhaps taking on the persona of an AI Bot, is the answer! UK Vets are concerned that AI might not be the best placed to advocate for farmed animals' welfare...either that, or they're worried that their jobs are under threat. But what do three long-in-the-tooth vegans think?!  As well as these stories, Mark, Julie & Anthony discuss five other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://animalrising.substack.com/p/one-community-versus-big-ag  https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/pig-farmers-warned-over-surge-in-activist-incursions  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/reindeer-christmas-events-festive-season-animal-welfare-b2863010.html  https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/11/11/frontiers-nutrition-plant-based-diets-reduction-carbon-emissions-land-use  https://www.farminguk.com/news/vets-warn-ai-revolution-must-not-undermine-livestock-welfare_67537.html  https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/11/08/2900-cows-stuck-on-ship-spiridon-ii-for-over-2-months/  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/animal-testing-to-be-phased-out-faster-as-uk-unveils-roadmap-for-alternative-methods  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2lpekjeg9o  https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/roadmap-end-animal-experiments-uk/  https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/latest-news-and-updates/government-launches-bold-new-plan-replace-animal-testing  https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/cosmetics-animal-testing-FAQ  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_testing_regulations  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie & Ant

Project Phoenix (https://www.project-phoenix.org.uk/about) want to "build the power of the animal freedom movement in the UK into an unstoppable force for change ". Hard to disagree with that. What is perhaps more controversial are their assertions that what has been lacking until now has been cohesion and collective power. In this episode, Julie, Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss whether the movement has lost its edge, and indeed whether it is even possible to organise a bunch of vegan activists! In the discussion we refer to the following article: https://projectphoenixuk.substack.com/p/have-we-lost-our-nerve-as-a-movement As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie, Dominic & Anthony

Sort it out? Or stay the heck away! In this week's pod, we put the spotlight on New Zealand's attempts to go 'predator free' by 2050 to help out their 'native' flora & fauna...by destroying more-or-less everything else. A complex issue, with no real winners, but certainly an interesting context to ponder. As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss six other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/nearly-60-americans-eat-vegetarian-or-vegan-meals-says-study-check-the-difference-between-vegetarian-and-vegan-diet-and-the-key-reasons-driving-change-in-eating-habits-across-the-us/articleshow/125107683.cms?from=mdr  https://isthmus.com/news/news/animal-rights-activists-score-big-win-in-ridglan-farms-case/  https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/years-after-argentina-shut-notorious-zoo-stranded-animals-127041563  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15260437/Vets-quitting-trauma-having-dogs-shortages-nations-health-risk.html  https://www.farminguk.com/news/union-urges-farmers-to-stay-vigilant-as-activist-threats-resurface-online_67495.html  https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2025/11/04/137781/investigations-continue-into-the-deaths-hunting-dogs-animal-protection-law-mallorca-blamed.html  https://www.npr.org/2025/09/08/nx-s1-5507110/new-zealand-conservation-experiment  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/science/iguanas-mexico-invasive-species.html#:~:text=Reptiles%20on%20a%20Mexican%20island,hundreds%20of%20thousands%20of%20years.&text=On%20a%20Mexican%20island%20in,seafaring%20ancestors%20has%20been%20vindicated. Also see... https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/11/04/us-senate-rejects-effort-to-stop-plan-to-kill-450000-barred-owls/ which is from this week & has a similar flavour to our main story from NZ. **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Ant

...and if we can, what should we do with that information? In this episode, Shane, Dominic, Julie & Ant examine the work of the Welfare Footprint Institute (https://welfarefootprint.org/) and ask if there is value in quantifying the lived experiences of animals subjected to animal agriculture. During the episode we refer to this article from Vox too:  https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/461815/broiler-chicken-animal-welfare-footprint As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Shane, Dominic & Anthony

After a false dawn five years ago, once again the Polish government have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning fur farms. But will it go through this time? And how do we feel about the compensation packages being offered for those who have made a living from this awful business? Dominic, Kate, Freedom & Anthony discuss this, as well as nine other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://plantbasednews.org/news/alternative-protein/impossible-foods-plant-based-too-woke/ https://www.kqed.org/news/12061839/rescue-or-crime-uc-berkeley-student-faces-5-years-in-sonoma-poultry-farm-case  https://phys.org/news/2025-10-mass-cull-berlin-germany-bird.html#:~:text=German%20authorities%20said%20Sunday%20they,surge%20in%20bird%20flu%20cases. https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/257555/demand-for-standardised-animal-welfare-labelling-on-meat-products/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/americas/brazil-chef-menu-william-sustainability.html https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/documentary-on-indias-dairy-industry-removed/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVRAD1QT9/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/greyhounds-rescue-art-exhibition/ https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-to-host-vegan-summit-in-november/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/10/22/poland-votes-to-ban-fur-farming-by-2033/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Kate, Freedom & Ant

Every week, all around the world, people will 'bear witness' as animals are driven through slaughterhouse gates towards their completely unnecessary deaths. But why do people do this, and what benefits can there possibly be, if no animals are saved? And at what cost can these actions come? Ant, Carlos & Kate talk through their opinions & experiences of this type of activism. For more info on the 'Save Movement', visit: https://thesavemovement.org/ As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos, Kate & Anthony

Go on Joey! Our top story is the investigation that has hit multiple news outlet headlines this week; shocking routine farming practices leading to suppliers being suspended. Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss this, & seven other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/defra-probe-over-animal-cruelty-10593145  https://plantbasednews.org/culture/tv-and-radio/masterchef-runner-up-first-vegan-finalist/ (happened at the end of sept, but worth featuring i think?)) https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-10-21/animal-rights-group-plans-supreme-court-appeal-over-rights-of-chimps-in-up-zoo  https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/25560999.powys-b-b-bear-set-rebrand-vegan-retreat/ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/dont-sacrifice-owls-on-diwali-punjab-animal-rights-activist-makes-an-appeal-10317183/  https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/chile-octopus-farming-ban-bill.html  https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/food-not-feed-report/  https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/updated-eat-lancet-planetary-health-diet/ -  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Carlos & Ant

Ok, so we've twisted Justin Brown's words slightly...but you could argue that this is the crux of his article from earlier this year: https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/j-i-discovered-why-some-vegans-thrive-while-others-burn-out-and-it-revealed-a-hidden-psychological-pattern-that-nobody-talks-about-but-everyone-needs/ Mark, Kate & Ant discuss the concept of 'perfectionism' in veganism, its impact (if any) on one's longevity as a vegan, and what has the most positive impact on the animals. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Kate & Anthony

It may not have been down to the ridiculous lines peddled by Red Tractor that their animals are humanely slaughtered, or the misleading line about every cow having their own personal vet...but nonetheless, the twenty-second ad may no longer be shown...as an advert (this hasn't stopped the BBC having it available to watch on their website however!) Dominic, Julie & Anthony discuss this, as well as analysing a further eight of the week's vegan & animal rights stories from across the world. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/uk-declines-to-ban-bottom-trawling/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/sea-ya-animal-abusers-peta-hosts-champagne-toast-outside-closing-miami-seaquarium/ https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/vegan-diet-helps-people-type-1-diabetes-cut-insulin-costs-27 https://www.farminguk.com/news/-158m-lifeline-welsh-farmers-receive-early-bps-payments_67395.html https://www.farminguk.com/news/lessons-from-scotland-s-worst-wildfires-aim-to-protect-land-and-livestock_67386.html https://www.farminguk.com/news/police-shoot-bull-loose-near-isle-of-man-school-after-public-safety-scare_67398.html Apologies for the Farming UK triple header! https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/animal-rights-activists-urge-sarah-mullally-to-ban-leather-bibles-and-beeswax-candles https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/farmfoods-sites-targeted-by-animal-rights-activists/710410.article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2lmnvj3n5o **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Dominic & Ant

We don't often organise interviews, but we couldn't resist this opportunity; Phillip from North London Hunt Saboteurs speaks to Ant & Carlos about setting up, growing and organising the largest-known group of organised hunt saboteurs in the UK at the moment: North London Hunt Saboteurs. You can learn more about the group via https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonHuntSaboteurs/ (amongst other social media platforms) As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Phillip, Carlos, & Anthony