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The Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode

Welcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast.

Welcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast. Our monthly podcast and minisode are about all things vegan! We feature fascinating interviews with vegan celebrities and thought leaders, give you all the latest news from Viva! and chat about anything making vegan headlines.

The show is hosted by Viva!'s Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby.

Mar 16, 2026

In this episode of the Viva! Vegan Podcast, Fiaz and Jacqui join us at the Base in Bristol to talk about their exciting new project, a documentary film in the making. We chat about what inspired the film, the stories they hope to tell and why documenting the realities of animal exploitation and the power of vegan...


Mar 16, 2026

In this episode, award-winning vegan chef Charlotte Roy chats with Viva! PR Manager Rachael Simpson-Jones about the ever-evolving plant-based restaurant scene, her approach to delicious vegan cooking - and why she's got such beef with greenwashing. Covering everything from the "de-veganisation" of iconic restaurants to...


Mar 16, 2026

In this episode of the Viva! Vegan Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Gemanu De Silva following the release of his powerful new album Industry Standard. Known for his fearless work as an undercover investigator exposing animal cruelty, Gemanu reflects on his extensive career on the frontlines of animal rights....


Mar 16, 2026

In this episode, Faye is joined by stand-up comedian Tom Ward. He talks about the inevitable go-to vegan jokes, shares his personal journey into veganism, reflects on what becoming a new father means to him, and explains why he believes we should all be questioning the systems currently in place.


Mar 16, 2026

In this episode, author and journalist Chas Newkey-Burden joins Faye for a wide-ranging chat about his fascinating career, from diving deep into animal rights issues to penning headline-making biographies of pop culture heavyweights like Simon Cowell. Expect sharp insights, a few surprises, and plenty of...