Vegan Hacks

Jack in the box just introduced their new UnChicken Sandwich and a vegan conundrum emerges:   What’s a vegan to do when factory slaughterhouse mega giant Tyson begin to produce plant-based foods?    Jason and Mike debate about the Jack in the Box Unchicken Sandwich, corporate fast food, the Raised and Rooted Tyson Food offshoot and corporate clowns. 

Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it's like to be a "Dirtbag Vegan." We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods.

Jason and Mike talk about vegan junk food, Oreos, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Original Pringles in this action packed podcast.  A philosophical discussion about what it's like to be a "Dirtbag Vegan." We also talk about the dark side, why industry uses fish bladders, insects and bone to process their foods.

Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded?

Jason and Mike talk Trader Joes, the good, the bad and the awesome! We talk about their controversial branding that some see as culturally insensitive.  We discuss discontinued vegan items and Jason tells a story about working for a shady wine company.   We name our favorite vegan items and give Trader Joes a sprout score from 1 to 5. How many sprouts will Trader Joes be awarded?

Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world's largest falafel ball. 

Vegan Hacks dive into falafel.   Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller discuss what makes the perfect Falafel. Mike shares a story from his childhood where Falafel, middle eastern politics and cultural appropriation dovetail.  We talk about pumpkin spice hummus and the world's largest falafel ball. 

Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller run for the border in this exciting episode.  We talk about how to veganize your fast food orders and present review of  Vegan Taco Bell.  We give the chain a "sprout" rating from one to five sprouts!  How will Taco Bell fare?   So many questions are presented: Is Mike a Taco Bell apologist? Does Satan own a fast food chain? Do hot sauce packets destroy the resale value of your Bentley? Jason offers a frighting Taco Bell story at the end, just in time for the Halloween season.

Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller run for the border in this exciting episode.  We talk about how to veganize your fast food orders and present review of  Vegan Taco Bell.  We give the chain a "sprout" rating from one to five sprouts!  How will Taco Bell fare?   So many questions are presented: Is Mike a Taco Bell apologist? Does Satan own a fast food chain? Do hot sauce packets destroy the resale value of your Bentley? Jason offers a frighting Taco Bell story at the end, just in time for the Halloween season.

Welcome to the very first episode of Vegan Hacks!  Join Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller as they discuss how they became vegan, asian markets, vegan keto, musubi, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, fake meat, vegan junk food and so much more.