Archive for 'Media Mavens'
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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Do You Find Social Media Terms Confusing? Yeah, Me Too…
Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Hubspot Blog — a blog devoted to all things social media — has come out with The Ultimate Glossary: 101 Social Media Marketing Terms Explained. This is your incredibly comprehensive one-stop shop for the meaning of everything…
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Jane Velez-Mitchell Adopts Kennedy
Posted on21. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
When I was at Adoptapalooza — a massive dog and cat adoption event sponsored by The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals — I met Kennedy. Kennedy was a chihuahua that immediately grabbed my heart. Maybe…
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Artivist Film Festival
Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Though this year’s deadline for submissions has passed, you should still know about the Artivist Film Festival. With the mission of “raising awareness for humanity, animals, and the environment,” the Artivist Film Festival brings together audiences with…
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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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“Fowl Play” Chosen for New York International Film Festival
Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
An animal rights film chosen as an official selection at a major film festival? Yup. And the festival likes the film so much that they decided to put it on the cover of their promo posters and program? Yup yup!…
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Got a Good Tagline?
Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
In truth, I kind of don’t want to tell you about this contest, because, selfishly speaking, I want Our Hen House to win. But because my mama taught me not to be a selfish bitch — and in the interest of…
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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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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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Watch “Jane’s Fight for Animal Rights”
Posted on02. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
JVM is at it again. This Monday, Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of CNN’s Headline News show, “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,” is devoting her entire hour-long show to animal rights, featuring leaders from some major AR organizations. She will be covering such…
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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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AR Film Suggestions
Posted on28. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
I recently was in touch with activist Susan Goldberg Rooker, who has been working on compiling a list of animal rights film suggestions. Since this is a question that comes up fairly frequently, I have decided to share Susan’s suggestions,…
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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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Sometimes Art Makes You Cry
Posted on23. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Postbaccalaureate student at Baylor University, Clara Dutton, recently created a breathtaking piece of art that calls attention to the inhumane practice of elephant poaching. Art can move people in mysterious ways, and that’s one thing Dutton is relying on, as…
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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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Animal Freedom Day
Posted on21. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Eighteen-year-old activist Nadia Masoudi is working toward a vegan world, which she hopes will happen “sooner than 2375.” On the path toward that ideal world, Nadia is currently spearheading Animal Freedom Day, which is set to take…
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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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“No one is free when others are oppressed.”
Posted on16. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Bridging different social justice movements can be an empowering and eye-opening form of advocacy. I recently gave a workshop alongside Matt Rice — Mercy for Animals‘ NYC Campaign Coordinator — at the Institute for…
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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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Got a Celeb in That Blog?
Posted on11. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
I am hesitant to announce this, mainly because I find it annoying. But as much as I don’t want it to be the case, we have learned first hand that blogs and videos get far more hits when a celebrity…
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