Prof. Hank Davis | Caveman Logic | Psychology | #96 HR
My friend Professor Hank Davis stops by to discuss his book Caveman Logic: The Persistence of Primitive Thinking in a Modern World. We talk about the difficulties humans have navigating modern life and the harmful effects of religion and superstition as an easy answer for life’s opened ended questions. Professor Davis gives several examples of the hypocrisy of faith based beliefs. We also discuss the difference between animal rights and animal welfare. This is a hilarious and informative conversation with a brilliant human being!
Dr. Jo Handelsman | Soil Health & The Microbiome | #95 Homeless Romantic
My friend Dr. Jo Handelsman stops by to talk with us about soil and the microbiology that gives it its health. We discuss the research that seems to indicate we need to rethink our industrial agriculture practices. We also discuss the gut microbiome and its role in making us healthy and happy. This is a informative conversation with a brilliant human being!
VAUSH | Fascism in America | #94 Homeless Romantic
My friend VAUSH stops by to discuss fascism in America, Libertarian values, and the benefits and drawbacks of technology. We also talk about the psychology of the right wingers and the incurable mass psychosis triggering the avalanche of hate in our society. Vaush discusses his support of Animal rights as well as human rights as well as his time in Arcata, California! This was a fun conversation with a brilliant and empathetic human being!
Dr. Melanie Joy | What Is Carnism? | Social Psychologist | #93 HR
My friend Melanie Joy stops by to discuss Carnism, Veganism and the psychology of empathy and compassion. We discuss people and their aversions to considering the connection between meat and the sentient beings the meat comes from. We also talk about ethics, morals and the relational dysfunction we have that perpetuates this cognitive dissonance. We also touch on the frustration, hostility and dogma that Vegans seem to have and how to avoid it in order to push the movement forward. This is an incredibly inspiring conversation with a brilliant and compassionate human being!
Scott Urquhart | The Front Lines In Ukraine | War Report | #92 HR
My friend Scott Urquhart stops by to not only discuss the war in Ukraine but also his experiences elsewhere in the world. We discuss many of the problems arising in the US and the loss of sanity and values. At one point in the interview the power goes out and he shares with us his body armor necessary for the front lines of the conflict. We swap stories of growing up and how questioning authority changed our lives. This is a fun and exciting conversation with a brave and inquisitive human being!
Dr. Neal Barnard MD | Reversing Diabetes | Eating Healthy | #91 HR
My friend Dr. Neal Barnard MD stops by to discuss his research an experience is reversing diseases such as diabetes and heart-disease. We also discuss his academic journey is studying eating habits and the effect on health focusing especially on plant-based diets. The evidence is overwhelming about the benefits of diets rich in grains, fruits, vegetable and legumes. We also talk about him saving his own mother from high cholesterol with a Vegan diet. Dr. Barnard also touches on the misconceptions about estrogen and Soy! This is an incredible conversation with a intelligent and passionate human-being.
Josh Robert Thompson | The Voice Of Geoff Peterson | Comedian | #90 HR
My friend Josh Robert Thompson stops by to chat about his experiences as Geoff The Robot on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. We discuss his work as a comedian and voice over actor as well as the projects he has worked on since leaving CBS. He does a myriad of voices including Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Robert DeNiro, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas, Jeff Goldblum and many others. He talks about Carol Burnett wanting to meet him and gently roasting the late Don Rickles. We also talk about horror movies, Star Wars, and his time working on Family Guy. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation with a brilliant and talented human being.
Axel Anders | Rethinking Agriculture | BioCyclic Vegan International | #89 HR
My friend Axel Anders from Biocyclic Vegan International stops by to discuss our broken agriculture system and how we can make it better by not incorporating the exploitation of animals. Chemical fertilizers are ruining our soil worldwide, also there is misconceptions that we need animals to farm the land for things like manure and meat. Under a new paradigm of agricultural ideology research is suggesting we need to rethink our entire food system! This is an incredibly important conversation with a brilliant human being!
Pitasanna Shanmugathas | Canada’s Secret Shame | Filmmaker | #88 HR
My friend Pitasanna Shanmugathas stops by to talk about Canada and its foreign policy. Pitasanna has created an incredible documentary series that uncovers the ugly link between Canada, their business interests and the imperialist nature of Canada. We discuss Canada’s role in horrendous atrocities and support of violence in Vietnam, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Indonesia, Israel, South Africa and many more. This is a fantastic documentary series that is available for free. This is an eye-opening conversation with a bright and inspiring human being.
Prof. Andrew Knight | Can Dogs and Cats Be VEGAN?! | Animal Welfare | #87 HR
My friend Professor Andrew Knight stops by to discuss his efforts in animal welfare as a veterinarian and also an academic researcher. We discuss his latest peer-reviewed studies that show cats and dogs on vegan diets are not only possible but the data suggest they may be healthier and live longer lives. We also discuss the story of a lioness who was orphaned in the 1950s was one of the healthiest lions ever recorded in captivity. We also discuss the story of Bramble who was a Vegan Border Collie who lived to be over 25 years old. We also discuss the cruel and unethical business of live animal exports. This is an incredible conversation with a brilliant and heroic human being.
EDIT: Prof. Knight informed me the reward for trying to get the vegetarian lioness Little Tyke to eat meat was $1,000! Many tried, None succeeded !