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NYC Tour Blog, Day 02 – Kindness in Queens and Claiming Our Place at PBW
ean A. Russell checks in live from Plant Based World Expo and recaps the start of his NYC Tour. From the difference in Vegan airport options to an unexpected act of generosity at Veggie Castle in Queens, Sean reflects on how these moments shape the journey. He also…
NYC Tour Blog, Day 01 – Building Momentum for Vegans Explore
Sean A. Russell checks in from Orlando as he prepares for a major New York trip and a full weekend at the Plant Based World Expo. He shares updates on the daily Vegans Explore Podcast, the mission behind creating global directories for Vegan events and restaurants,…
Building The World’s Largest Vegan Community
In this episode, Sean A. Russell shares an honest look at the evolution of the Vegans Explore Podcast and the launch of the Vegans Explore Passport community. He explains the purpose behind the Passport, why it is invite only until January 10, and how early members…
Ten Vegan Cookbooks Worth Buying
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell shares ten Vegan cookbooks that can inspire your home cooking and make plant-based living more enjoyable. Whether you are looking for comfort food, bold flavors, Italian classics, Caribbean and…
Torre Washington Qualifies as the First Natural Vegan Bodybuilder for Mr. Olympia
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, Sean A. Russell spotlights a historic moment in Vegan athleticism. Torre Washington is poised to become the first natural Vegan bodybuilder to qualify for the Mr. Olympia stage in 2026. Sean explores why this milestone…
From South Florida to the World
In this episode, Sean A. Russell shares an update on Vegans Explore’s evolution. Instead of traditional newsletters filled with links, Sean introduces a more personal, conversational approach that brings the community into the bigger vision. He breaks down the…
The Gut Microbiome Explained: Your Body’s “Second Brain”
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell explores the incredible world of the gut microbiome and how it shapes nearly every aspect of your health. Drawing from previous Vegans Explore interviews with gastroenterologists Dr. Angie Sadeghi and…
Vegan Celebrities In It For The Long Haul
In today’s episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell explores the difference between celebrity trend and lifelong commitment by highlighting long-term Vegan leaders such as Joaquin Phoenix, Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone, Billie Eilish, RZA,…
Top 10 Vegan Cities in the United States
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell counts down the top ten Vegan cities in the United States using a combined analysis of three major rankings from HappyCow, PETA, and WalletHub. Instead of relying on a single perspective, Sean blends…
Vegan Alcohol 101, Brands, Labels, and What to Avoid
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell breaks down why many wines, beers, and spirits are not considered Vegan. Sean explains how animal-derived fining agents like gelatin, isinglass, casein, egg whites, and chitin are used during…
Plant-Based Milk in Schools – A Historic Policy Shift Explained
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, Sean A. Russell breaks down a historic policy shift that opens the door for plant-based milks in American schools. For nearly eighty years, federal law forced schools to serve cow’s milk even when most students could not…
Michelin Stars and the Rise of Vegan Fine Dining
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell explores the history and impact of the Michelin Star system and how it has shaped global dining for more than a century. Sean breaks down what each Star level means, why Michelin remains one of the…
The Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen Produce List
In this episode, Sean breaks down the latest versions of the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen, two major lists that rank fruits and vegetables by pesticide residue levels and toxicity. We look at what changed this year, why some produce made the “clean” list, and why…
Top 10 Reasons Not to Go Vegan
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell breaks down the Top 10 Reasons Not to Go Vegan and provides calm, grounded, and evidence-based responses you can use in real conversations. Sean explains why communication posture matters, how…
Jamaica’s Ital Roots and the Rise of Plant-Based Culture
This episode explores Jamaica’s deep cultural connection to the global Vegan movement. Host Sean A. Russell breaks down how Ital living, Seventh Day Adventist traditions, ancestral herbal medicine, and the island’s rich plant foods created a powerful foundation for…
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