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Welcome to Episode 10! A very special episode, where I get real about what the life of the author of 10 (yes 10!) cookbooks is really like. Listen to a rockin' tune by the Long Beach band, the Vespertines, rants about vegan and election news, and raves about my favorite vegan businesses. Logo artwork by Scott McClymonds, music and sound clips by Michael Cimino, aka Cha Meeno.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'm in the holiday spirit, y'all so watch out! This episode features "War on Christmas" by Jamie Kilstein and the Agenda, some ranting about racism and sexism in the vegan community, some raving about how awesome 2015 has been, and I may have awkwardly sang you all a Christmas carol. Credits: Logo artwork by Scott McClymonds, music and sound clips by Michael Cimino, aka Cha Meeno.

Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of Tofurky talk this episode, plus a recap of SoCal VegFest, Amber from FettleVegan.com joins me to confabulate our love for pancakes, Indie Music Spotlight features A Bleeding Sky, I spout off on reductionism vs. abolitionism, and give some tips for surviving T-day with your family. Credits: Logo artwork by Scott McClymonds, music and sound clips by Michael Cimino, aka Cha Meeno.

Listen to me wax poetic about veggie dogs, some new (and some old) news in the vegan world, I debut a new segment featuring songs from indie bands, and I have a quick interview with SoCal VegFest event organizer Laura Chang McManus.

Ranting and raving all the way to Texas! Episode 6 has a recap of the LA Vegan Beer Fest, my thoughts on the California Drought, Aquafaba, and all the great vegan products available right now. Plus, road trip antics on the way to the third and final Vida Vegan Con in Austin, Texas. Special thanks to Michael Cimino (aka Cha Meeno) for all of the music and soundbites as well as to Scott McClymonds for the amazing artwork. For more detailed shownotes visit www.justthefood.com and click the podcast tab.

Let's talk about all the vegan goodness that happened in March! Vegan Street Fair, Expo West, and Demetrius Bagley (of Vegucated) came to town which meant potlucks and lots of meet-ups. Then there was the sad news of the passing of animal rights hero Sam Simon. I got Demetrius to sit in the passenger seat for an interview, and also some lighthearted banter with Erin from OlivesForDinner and Jackie from VeganYackAttack. For links and more info click on the podcast tab on JustTheFood.com. As always, special thanks to Cha Meeno for the awesome themesong and sound bytes, and to Scott McClymonds for the amazing artwork.

No interview this episode, just an hour of little ol' me rantin' and ravin' about the Engine 2 Diet, The Vegan Street Fair, Cauliflower and Onions, and the amazing events already happening this year in veganism.

Episode 3 of Vegan Road Rants is dedicated to positive vegan outreach. Just think about it, if every vegan could help one other person convert to a less cruel, vegan lifestyle…we would double our numbers! This episode features an interview with the fabulous Jackie Sobon of the wildly popular VeganYackAttack.com as well as news, and tips to compassionately and positively speak out to friends and loveones about becoming vegan. Logo artwork by Scott McClymonds, music and sound clips by Michael Cimino, aka Cha Meeno.

Is veganism elitist? Do vegans judge other vegans too harshly? Are you a good ally? I drive around Long Beach with my sister, Kristen, looking for a place to live, and discussing gentrification. And we end on a light note...how to make the perfect pot of Earth Balance boxed macaroni and cheese.

This is the first, of what I hope to be many, episodes of my new vegan podcast, Vegan Road Rants. Recorded entirely while driving, please forgive any background noise as I get the hang of this whole recording thing. Featured on this episode: News, vegan Thanksgiving talk, rants from california highway 99, and an interview with the amazing Melisser Elliott. Links and more information available at: http://justthefood.blogspot.com/p/podcast.html

Written, performed, and recorded by Cha Meeno for my podcast Vegan Road Rants.