Episode #9 - Big Ol’ Vegans
It's Episode #9 and we are talking about being big ol' vegans. It's a somewhat controversial topic that we're both pretty passionate about (standard Tom & Stu really), and there is plenty to unpack and discuss.
- why we decided to go vegan
- support of a household
- challenges faced
- Stu's upbringing on a farm
- documentaries
- alternative opinions
There is so much to talk about as veganism is linked to so many different topics. Hopefully we stayed relatively on topic today and gave you some insight into our background and the reasons behind our decision.
We listed some further readings/watching below for you to peruse in your own time and come to a decision for yourself:
Documentaries
Earthlings is a 2005 American documentary film about humanity's use of other animals as pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and for scientific research
Lucent explores the darker side of Australia's pig farming industry, highlighting the day-to-day cruelty accepted by the industry as standard practice.
Dominion exposes the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture, questioning the morality and validity of humankind’s dominion over the animal kingdom.
Before The Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change.
We believe that humans have the capacity for love, and the intelligence required, to understand the impact they're having on the world around them, and accept that changes should be made to improve not only our own lives, but that of animals and nature in general.
