Explore every episode of the podcast The Disclosure Podcast
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| Ep 32: The Disruption of Seaspiracy & The Race Against Time to Debunk the Facts | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:54:00 | |
Seaspiracy hit Netflix on March 24th, and I don't think even the vegan community were prepared for the huge impact it was about to have. Trending across the globe and hitting #1 on Netflix in the UK, the power of Seaspiracy cannot be overstated. An outpouring of news articles, statements in response, and a 'debunking' of the facts presented soon followed. Today I'm discussing Seaspiracy, the impact that it's had and some of the criticisms it's received. | |||
| Ep 31: The Full Story of How I Became Vegan & Never Looked Back | 03 Apr 2021 | 00:54:42 | |
In today's episode I look back upon the moments in my life that acted as building blocks towards me making the switch from passionate KFC lover to vegan. | |||
| Ep 22: The Death of Regan Russell & The Danger of Bill 156 | 02 Jul 2020 | 00:34:18 | |
On June 19th 2020, Regan Russell was killed. An activist since the 1970s, she was at Fearman’s Pork slaughterhouse with Toronto Pig Save for a regular vigil. During these vigils the activists have an agreement with the slaughterhouse where the trucks stop outside for 2 minutes, so the activists can approach and give the pigs water and show them some comfort. | |||
| Ep 20: Can Vegans Have Pets? The Pet Industry Explained | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:37:19 | |
In this highly requested episode, I discuss the many questions surrounding vegan pets. Should dogs and cats be vegan? And are you any less vegan if you feed your pets meat? And should we even have pets in the first place? | |||
| Ep 19: The Last Bailout - Why We Need to Reform Agricultural Subsidies | 26 May 2020 | 00:33:03 | |
This week I discuss the $19 billion bail out that the Trump administration has given to US farmers, and the wider issue of subsidising animal agriculture in general. I also discuss the UK government’s new plan for subsiding agriculture in the wake of leaving the EU, and how their new system could actually pave the way for a complete reform that would incentivise the shift to a plant-based food system. | |||
| Ep 18: "We're Modern Day Slaves" - The Truth About COVID-19 & The People Who Kill Animals | 13 May 2020 | 00:41:45 | |
In this episode I delve into the current slaughterhouse situation in the US, talking not only about the outbreaks of COVID-19 in US facilities and the effect that is having on slaughterhouse workers, but also how slaughterhouses foster an environment where workers suffer from mental health problems such as PTSD, drug and alcohol dependency, social isolation and emotional repression. I reflect on some of my personal experiences with slaughterhouses and slaughterhouse workers, and I also discuss how the current pandemic is driving people towards vegan options. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged | |||
| Ep 17: The Pandemic That Could Have Been Prevented - In Conversation with Mic the Vegan | 01 May 2020 | 00:40:12 | |
Today I speak with Mic the Vegan, a highly influential vegan educator and YouTuber, about what’s happening right now in slaughterhouses in relation to COVID-19, as well as the possibility of the coronavirus also being able to be spread through animals such as pigs. We also discuss whether or not a whole foods plant-based diet can help us in the fight against the pandemic, and how our diets could be making us more vulnerable to the coronavirus. | |||
| Ep 16: Can We Stop a Future Pandemic? - In Conversation with Dr. Michael Greger M.D | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:33:16 | |
Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognised speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. Dr Greger has also worked on the human health implications of intensive animal agriculture, including the routine use of non-therapeutic antibiotics and growth hormones in animals raised for food, and the public health threats of industrial factory farms. In his speech from over a decade ago, ‘Pandemics: History & Prevention’, Dr Greger spoke about the inextricable link between animal use and zoonotic disease, as well as the dangers associated with industrialised farming of birds and pigs. In this episode of The Disclosure Podcast we discuss those dangers, as well as how to prevent the next pandemic. Pandemics: History & Prevention: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/pandemics-history-prevention/ | |||
| Ep 15: Vegan Infighting & Why Your Family Won't Go Vegan - In Conversation with Dr. Melanie Joy | 12 Apr 2020 | 00:35:42 | |
During my time in Berlin late last year, I had the honour of talking to Dr. Melanie Joy, a Harvard educated psychologist, public speaker and author who coined the term ‘carnism’. Throughout our conversation we talk about handling divisions with non-vegan friends and family, as well as discussing how to create healthier and more effective communication habits for our vegan advocacy in general. | |||
| Ep 14: In the Midst of a Pandemic, How is COVID-19 Impacting Animal Agriculture? | 04 Apr 2020 | 00:45:04 | |
Breaking down the latest news surrounding COVID-19 in relation to our exploitation of animals. Last weekend The Guardian ran a headline article on their homepage 'Is factory farming to blame for coronavirus?' - which brought up the censorship of my recent Instagram post on 'COVID-19'. Additionally, I discuss how the current crisis is impacting animals, slaughterhouse workers and dairy farmers. Most worryingly, I discuss whether it is possible that another pandemic hits us whilst we're in the middle of COVID-19. | |||
| Ep 13: Isolation & Self-Care as Vegans in the Time of COVID-19 | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:39:02 | |
Self-isolating or in quarantine? In this podcast I discuss the importance of taking care of ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can use our time in self-isolation and quarantine to the best possible effect, both as activists, but also in terms of protecting our mental health and well-being too. | |||
| Ep 12: Coronavirus - What Does it Teach Us? | 17 Mar 2020 | 01:00:02 | |
Where are we at with the COVID-19 outbreak? And in the midst of a pandemic, what can we learn? Most importantly, could the pandemic have been prevented? | |||
| Ep 30: Time to Brace for the Backlash Against Veganism? | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:42:01 | |
In today's episode we go through some of the most interesting articles from the Veganuary period, and what the potential backlash means for veganism. | |||
| Ep 11: Meat & Masculinity - Why Aren't Men Going Vegan? | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:51:54 | |
Today I discuss the perceived link between eating meat and being masculine, as well as dairy consumption and femininity. I tackle these ideas by exploring the historical, social and cultural aspects that have either led us to this point, or continue to perpetuate these mindsets. | |||
| Ep 10: Staying Hopeful & Present in the Face of Animal Exploitation - In Conversation with Jo-Anne Mcarthur | 17 Feb 2020 | 00:46:34 | |
Jo-Anne McArthur is a multi award-winning photographer, author and public speaker. Through her work We Animals, Jo-Anne documents the ‘invisible animals’ across the globe, the animals we eat, wear, test on and enslave, yet rarely see. Her award-winning work is frequently featured in high profile publications such as National Geographic, The Guardian and The Washington Post. I sit down with Jo-Anne to discuss her powerful work, the impact that it has, and also the effect that it has had on her. How can we as vegans, handle animal suffering? And how can we improve and be more present as animal rights activists? | |||
| Ep 9: Welcome to 2020 - Planet Vegan? | 04 Feb 2020 | 01:05:29 | |
In the first episode of Season 2 of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss where we’re at in the vegan movement in the year 2020. Has Veganuary actually saved any animals, and how are the farmers beginning to fight back against us? | |||
| Ep 8: Can You Be a Non-Vegan Environmentalist? In Conversation with Jack Harries | 13 Apr 2019 | 01:21:22 | |
Jack Harries is an environmental activist who started his filmmaking career making short films on YouTube on his hugely popular channel JacksGap. He was recently arrested during an act of non-violent civil disobedience and shortly afterwards appeared live on the BBC to defend the environmental movement. I speak to Jack about veganism, environmentalism and the potential hypocrisy within the environmental movement. | |||
| Ep 7: The Livestock Haulier Who Let Joaquin Phoenix Go Undercover in His Pig Truck | 27 Mar 2019 | 01:35:24 | |
Matt is currently a meat eater who spent several years of his life transporting pigs from farms to slaughterhouses, driving them to their deaths in huge trucks from Utah to Los Angeles. One day, he decided to start filming, ultimately sending his footage to animal rights organisations, as well as to the director of Earthlings, Shaun Monson. This resulted in him taking Joaquin Phoenix on one of the journeys. I speak to Matt in-depth about these experiences, as well as asking him if he still has bacon in his freezer. | |||
| Ep 6: Inside the Mind of an Undercover Investigator | 19 Mar 2019 | 01:21:29 | |
Today I speak to ex-undercover investigator Rich Hardy, whose work has spanned decades, in a multitude of countries across several continents. From his early campaigning work right through his career as an investigator, Rich has been an active part in exposing the hidden horrors of many of the world's worst animal abusing industries, including farming, circuses and fur trapping. | |||
| Ep 5: Vegan Activist Meets Irish Dairy Farmer (Debate) | 11 Mar 2019 | 02:03:40 | |
Ryan is currently a dairy farmer living in Ireland. Today we debate the ethics of the dairy industry and the environmental issues surrounding animal agriculture, as well as discussing the standard practices he adheres to whilst working on dairy farms. | |||
| Ep 4: Are Backyard Eggs Ethical? + Staying Calm & Dealing with Non-Vegan Friends & Family | 02 Mar 2019 | 01:07:20 | |
In this 'ask me anything' episode I answer the most commonly asked questions I receive, including: "what's the problem with backyard eggs and are you still vegan if you consume them?", "how do you stay calm when advocating for veganism?" and "how do I deal with my non-vegan friends and family?". | |||
| Ep 3: The Dark Confessions of an Ex-Animal Farmer | 23 Feb 2019 | 01:17:55 | |
In the third episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I speak to Mark, an ex-dairy and sheep farmer (and now a passionate vegan) who approached me to confess some dark industry secrets. | |||
| Ep 2: How to Get People to Go Vegan | 16 Feb 2019 | 01:26:23 | |
In the second episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss the psychological barriers that prevent people from wanting to go vegan and how as advocates we can overcome these barriers and advocate in the most effective way for the animals. | |||
| Ep 29: Comedic Relief with Preacher Lawson | 11 Feb 2021 | 01:07:54 | |
Today's episode is something a little different. I'm hugely honoured to share with you a pre-pandemic conversation between myself and Preacher Lawson. | |||
| Ep 1: The Media Bias Against Veganism | 08 Feb 2019 | 01:24:04 | |
In the first episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss how veganism is portrayed in the media, examining articles and the language used to perpetuate negative ideas and stereotypes about what it means to be vegan. | |||
| Ep 28: How to Get Through Christmas as a Vegan | 19 Dec 2020 | 00:30:13 | |
Christmas can be a very challenging time of year for vegans. During a time of celebration, seeing our loved ones perpetuate so much death and suffering can be extremely overwhelming. Dead bodies on the dining table and confrontations surrounding our choice not to hurt animals, there can be a lot of pressure, a lot of judgement and ultimately a lot of reasons to worry about Christmas as a vegan. I hope today's episode can help you! | |||
| Ep 27: Are Vegans 43% More Likely to Break Bones Compared to Meat Eaters? | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:39:10 | |
During the past couple of weeks there has been a media frenzy surrounding an EPIC-Oxford study that concluded that vegans have a higher risk of bone fractures. Headlines such as, "Meat-free diets linked with greater risk of breaking bones" and, "‘It is a worry’: The truth about veganism and bone health" littered news websites and flooded onto social media. Even Joe Rogan shared the study, as even though he has often criticised epidemiology that supports veganism, he clearly considers this to be damning evidence for his very public feelings towards veganism. | |||
| Ep 26: Why Don't Humans Care About Fish? In Conversation with Jonathan Balcombe | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:45:49 | |
In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Balcombe, an expert in animal behaviour. We discuss his work exploring how intellectually and emotionally complex fish actually are, and dispel many of the hugely prevalent myths surrounding fish, and fish sentience. We also discuss some of their most interesting behaviours, whether or not it is ethical to eat mussels and oysters, and whether or not we should have home aquariums. | |||
| Ep 25: Reflecting on Life Before Veganism - How the World Never Looks the Same Again When You Go Vegan | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:30:42 | |
I was once disappointed that I wasn't able to see an orca performing at an aquarium I was visiting, I once bet on horses with friends, and I once ate animal products every single day. But once I went vegan, everything changed. Your perspective on the world radically shifts, as if a blindfold has been removed. Suddenly everything looks different, and suddenly, there seems to be suffering everywhere you look. Perhaps the most difficult, and most challenging part of this is the sudden realisation that your friends and family are taking part in this suffering, and are in fact paying for it to continue. | |||
| Ep 24: This is How the Dairy Industry Lied to the World (And Almost Got Away With It) | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:34:43 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of The Disclosure Podcast! In today's episode I take a look at how the dairy industry lied to the world, and almost got away with it. From 'government cheese' to government collusion, I break down how the industry worked with the US government to up the populations' intake of dairy products - ultimately leading to more breast and prostate cancer, more environmental destruction, and of course, more animal suffering. How is it possible that one industry managed to get away with this for so long? | |||
| Ep 23: Why the Hunting Argument Doesn't Hold Up - What to Say if You're Arguing with a Hunter | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:55:12 | |
"Look, I hunt my own animals. I'm connected to nature, and I'm helping the environment. Haven't you heard about overpopulation and the importance of hunting for conservation?" | |||
| It's time for a new chapter. | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:24:28 | |
For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! | |||
| Are celebrities hurting the vegan movement? | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
What role should celebrity culture have when it comes to veganism? From influencers becoming ‘ex-vegans’ for engagement, to celebrities backtracking on their vegan claims, the conversation around veganism is often diminished when it becomes absorbed within the fickle nature of fame and online content cycles. In today’s episode, I explore the positives and negatives with using celebrity endorsements to add legitimacy to veganism. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! | |||
| Unpacking the truth about ultra-processed plant-based alternatives, food politics, RFK Jr., and more | In Conversation with Marlana Malerich | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:21:03 | |
Is the fear around plant-based alternatives really based on science, and what does it teach us about the nature of misinformation? In today's episode, I chat with Marlana Malerich about plant-based alternatives, carnivore diets, seed oils, RFK Jr., meat lobby groups and more. Marlana Malerich is a PhD candidate at University of Sussex Business School where she is focussed on the plant-based industry in the U.K. and Europe. Prior to the PhD, she has worked over ten years at the intersection of food and sustainability, and has served as an adjunct assistant professor, focusing on animal agriculture and the future of protein. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! Links to Marlana's work: Danish Action Plan for Plant-based Foods - https://en.fvm.dk/Media/638484294982868221/Danish-Action-Plan-for-Plant-based-Foods.pdf | |||
| Has Switzerland tricked the vegan community? The truth about the new Swiss animal product labelling laws. | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:41:48 | |
Switzerland has just introduced new animal welfare labelling laws that will force companies to write on packaging if certain farming practices have been inflicted on animals. However, while this has been met with huge amounts of praise online, including from vegans, is there more to this story that we might be missing? In today's episode, I discuss my thoughts around the new labelling laws, highlighting what is positive about them, while also explaining why I think we should be more cautious about how we are viewing them. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! | |||
| Eleven Madison Park abandons all-vegan menu, but was this planned from the beginning? | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:21:56 | |
In today's episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss the recent announcement that Eleven Madison Park is going to be reintroducing meat. So, what are the reasons why, what does this mean for veganism and does an interview with the New York Times reveal that this was destined to happen all along? For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! | |||
| After months of hard work, I can finally tell you about this | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:10:00 | |
Pre-order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). | |||