Archive for 'Money Squawks'
I REALLY Want a Button Maker
Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? Here’s my most visceral memory of that fad, circa 1983: I wanted one so badly that I couldn’t sleep. At that time, you could get one custom-made, so, after much begging, my mom gifted me one…
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Episode 28: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”
Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
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…
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Episode 27: “Too late to go back to sleep.”
Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
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…
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Episode 26: “… keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…”
Posted on10. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
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 a very exciting…
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22 Reasons (to Get This Doll)
Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
My niece, Lila Fay, is about 2 weeks old now. In looking for a welcome-to-this-world gift for her (in addition to the “I Love My Aunt and All Her Tattoos” onesie that I couldn’t resist), I came across
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Episode 25: “…something that must never be lost.”
Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
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 at…
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Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson to Star in Animated Feature, “Turkeys”
Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
According to Hollywood Insider, buddies Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson are set to be providing the voices for the upcoming film, Turkeys, which is currently in pre-production for Bedrock Studios. Wilson and Harrelson will play — you…
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Episode 24: “Think occasionally…”
Posted on26. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
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 I’m…
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“Save more than your stuff.”
Posted on22. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
My apartment is approximately 390 square feet. For those of you reading this who don’t happen to also reside in NYC, you might be thinking, “but wait, my upstairs bathroom is that size!” Yes, but I live in downtown Manhattan.…
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Episode 23 – “…I shall not live in vain.”
Posted on19. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 23rd 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 from…
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Our Hen House Talks to Josh Hooten
Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by Kyle.
Josh Hooten does so many great things for animals that you might think he is a vegan machine. He co-founded the Herbivore Clothing Company just 8 years ago (with his wife, Michelle Schwegmann), providing compassionate people around the…
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Episode 22: “… committed in the name of rebellion.”
Posted on12. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
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…
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For Vegans, By Vegans
Posted on09. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
When I shop, there’s no greater feeling than knowing I’m supporting vegan businesses. (Or thrift stores, but that’s another post altogether.) Combine that with my passion for artistic compassion (the core of our Art of the Animal series)…
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Our Hen House Talks to MooShoes
Posted on08. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Look at your feet. Though this is hardly a scientific study, I’m willing to bet that at least two thirds of the folks reading this are currently donned in fashionable vegan foot-ware from MooShoes.
Yeah, MooShoes. You…
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Episode 21: “Compassion is the foundation of everything positive…”
Posted on05. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
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…
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Episode 20: “… Man loved the birds and invented cages.”
Posted on29. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
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…
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Episode 19: “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty …”
Posted on22. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
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…
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Episode 18: “…things that matter.”
Posted on15. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
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…
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Stamps to the Rescue
Posted on14. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
Chances are, you still send mail sometimes… As in, real mail… The kind you have to post. Ya with me?
Now — in addition to all the “Meat is Murder” stickers you probably already put on your envelopes (because, obviously…
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Reason #948 to Love Portland: Veg 101 Classes
Posted on13. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
I first learned about NW Veg’s “Veg 101″ classes through an article in The Oregonian, which in and of itself is pretty groovy. You might already know what a media maven I am, and to get coverage…
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Episode 17: “… nobody need wait a single moment …”
Posted on07. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
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…
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