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  • WE INTERVIEWED OUR DADS ABOUT WHY THEY’RE NOT VEGAN
    2026/08/17

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with two very special guests:

    their dads.


    This conversation is personal, emotional, funny, uncomfortable, and deeply real. Because when it comes to veganism, family can be one of the hardest spaces to navigate.

    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what happens when the people who raised you still don’t fully make the connection, and what love looks like when your values shift but your family doesn’t move at the same pace.


    We get into:


    • What Jamie and Justina were like as kids

    • How their dads reacted when they first went vegan

    • Why family dynamics can get so complicated around food

    • The tension between love, support, and resistance

    • The health changes their dads experienced from eating more plant-based

    • What still holds people back, even when they know better

    This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty, progress, and having the conversations that matter most — especially with the people closest to us.

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated, heartbroken, or misunderstood by family on your vegan journey,

    this episode is for you 🤍


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS


    00:00 Cold Open + Dad Energy Begins

    00:42 Intro + Meet Our Dads

    01:40 Why They’re Really in the Hot Seat

    03:05 What We Were Like as Kids

    05:10 The Values Our Dads Instilled in Us

    07:15 What They Thought When We First Went Vegan

    10:34 Family Tension, Food, and Feeling Misunderstood

    13:57 The Chicken Parm Story That Changed Everything

    18:21 Health Changes from Eating More Plant-Based

    21:32 Childhood, Culture, and Where These Habits Began

    29:19 Why Family Can Be the Hardest Part of Going Vegan

    35:30 “Why Aren’t You Vegan Yet?” — The Honest Answers

    42:06 What They Admire About the Work We Do

    46:24 What Still Holds People Back

    53:58 The Progress They Have Made So Far

    01:12:18 Final Thoughts + A Message to Families

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    1 時間 14 分
  • Lab-Grown Meat: What’s Real and What’s Hype?
    2026/08/10

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with Paul Bevan, founder and CEO of Magic Valley, to unpack one of the most talked-about and controversial topics right now:

    Is lab-grown meat actually the future… or just hype?


    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what cultivated meat really is, how it’s made, and what it means for animals, our health, and the future of food.


    We get into:

    • What lab-grown / cultivated meat actually is

    • The difference between plant-based and cultivated products

    • Whether this truly reduces animal suffering

    • The health, safety, and transparency concerns

    • What’s real vs what’s hype in this industry

    • Whether this is a solution… or a distraction

    This isn’t about blind acceptance or rejection. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening and asking better questions.

    If you’ve ever felt curious… skeptical… hopeful… or unsure about lab-grown meat,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS


    00:00 Chaos, Accents & Australia Tangent

    00:43 This Topic Might End Our Friendship…

    03:30 “Lab-Grown Meat Feels Wrong” – Justina Gets Real

    06:09 Are We Playing God With Technology?

    07:44 Can We Actually Stay Open-Minded?

    08:16 Meet the Man Changing Meat Forever

    09:16 From Vegetarian to Vegan to Innovator

    10:40 What Even IS Cultivated Meat?!

    11:52 Wait… How Do You Take Cells From Animals?

    14:31 Are We Growing Full Animals or Just Meat?

    17:00 The Truth: Pros, Cons & What They’re Not Telling You

    24:03 Dog Food First?! Why Pets Get It Before Humans

    27:03 When Will This Actually Hit Stores (And Be Affordable)?

    30:18 Why the Meat Industry Is Fighting Back

    45:11 Did This Conversation Change Our Minds?

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    57 分
  • Why Community Matters | Dating, Friendship, and Finding Support as a Vegan
    2026/08/03

    What Happens When You Go Vegan… But the People Around You Don’t?


    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down for a real and personal conversation about the importance of community, dating, and having a support system when your values start to shift.

    What happens when you go vegan… but the people around you don’t?

    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore how relationships can change when your beliefs evolve, why shared values matter so much, and how finding the right community can make all the difference in staying grounded, supported, and strong in who you are.


    We get into:

    • Why community matters so much when you go vegan

    • Dating non-vegans and navigating differences in values

    • How friendships and family dynamics can shift

    • The loneliness that can come with change

    • Finding support systems that actually align with you

    • Why building community helps people stay committed and empowered

    This isn’t just about veganism. It’s about connection, belonging, and what it means to be surrounded by people who truly see and support you.

    If you’ve ever felt alone… misunderstood… or like your values have changed faster than the people around you,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

    00:00 Season 2 Intro + Today’s Topic

    01:26 Why Community and Support Matter

    02:21 Going Vegan in a Non-Vegan World

    05:10 Friendship, Respect, and Feeling Supported

    08:02 Dating Non-Vegans + Shared Values

    10:20 Boundaries in Relationships

    16:23 How the People Around You Shape You

    19:19 Practical Tips for Finding Vegan Community

    22:05 How Jamie Found Her Community

    29:18 Why Community Makes You Stronger

    32:20 Role Playing: Talking to Non-Vegans

    38:17 Family, Partners, and Feeling Misunderstood

    42:26 A Friendship Tested by Veganism

    49:26 Why Having Vegan Friends Matters

    55:07 Letting Your Community Change

    1:03:00 You Are Not Alone + Final Takeaway s

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    1 時間 9 分
  • Why Do We Love Dogs, Wear Cows, and Eat Pigs?
    2026/07/27

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with psychologist, author, and leading voice on animal ethics, Melanie Joy, to unpack one of the most uncomfortable and important questions:

    Why do we love some animals… and ignore the suffering of others?

    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore the psychology behind our choices, the invisible belief systems shaping our behaviors, and what it actually takes to align our values with our actions.


    We get into:

    • The concept of carnism and how it conditions us

    • Why good people participate in harmful systems without realizing it

    • The emotional and social resistance to change

    • Navigating conversations about veganism without pushing people away

    • What awareness really looks like beyond guilt or shame

    This isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness, honesty, and asking ourselves the questions most people avoid.

    If you’ve ever felt conflicted… defensive… curious… or even resistant,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS


    00:00 Season 2 Intro + Today’s Topic

    01:45 Why Do We Love Dogs, Wear Cows, and Eat Pigs?

    02:48 Loving One Animal, Eating Another

    05:43 What Sparked the Vegan Shift

    08:53 Meet Dr. Melanie Joy

    09:38 Melanie Joy’s Story

    13:28 What Is Carnism?

    14:52 The Golden Retriever Burger Example

    16:39 How We’re Conditioned

    19:26 Why People Get Defensive

    24:18 Shame, Guilt, and Advocacy

    29:55 How to Talk to People Effectively

    34:18 “Be As Vegan As Possible”

    38:05 Does Graphic Footage Help?

    49:21 Final Reflections + Takeaways

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    1 時間 3 分
  • Our Favorite Vegan Things | Products, Food & Real Talk
    2026/07/20

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down for one of their most personal and fun episodes yet. No guests, no agenda, just two girls spilling everything they actually use, eat, and swear by.


    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. Because being vegan isn’t just about what’s on your plate; it’s your skincare, your makeup, your hair, your supplements, your clothes, and the way you think about consuming everything.


    We get into:


    • The vegan food products we actually keep in our fridges

    • Skincare routines, fungal acne, and the brands we trust

    • Vegan makeup that actually works (and won’t break the bank)

    • Hair care for every texture and why it keeps changing

    • Deodorant, supplements, and the stuff nobody talks about

    • Justina’s raw and honest journey with food addiction and bulimia

    • How going vegan for the animals actually healed her relationship with food

    • Thrifting, vegan fashion, and why we don’t need more stuff

    • The truth about greenwashing in beauty and why labels lie

    This isn’t a sponsored haul. It’s two real women sharing what actually works and getting surprisingly deep along the way.

    If you’ve ever wondered how vegans actually live day to day… or felt overwhelmed trying to find products that align with your values,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS


    00:00 Cold Open + Season 2 Is Here

    01:20 The Fan Painting That Started It All

    03:40 Why Vegan Favorites Keep Changing

    05:15 Vegan Meat Substitutes We Actually Love

    08:30 Chung Foods, Juicy Marbles & Beyond

    11:00 Vegan Cheese — Don’t Judge One, Try Them All

    14:30 The Technology Is Getting Scary Good

    17:00 Skincare Routines + Fungal Acne Wake Up Call

    21:30 Jamie’s Double Cleanse Method

    24:00 Justina’s Go-To: Youth to the People & OSEA

    27:00 LED Masks, Facials & Anti-Aging Pressure

    30:00 Body Wash, Scent & the Egyptian Musk That Stops People

    33:00 Deodorant & Anxiety Sweats — Real Talk

    36:30 Vegan Makeup That Performs

    40:00 Foundation, Concealer & the ELF Obsession

    43:30 Drugstore Vegan Finds — CoverGirl & Wet n Wild

    47:00 Hair Care for Every Texture

    52:00 Supplements, B12 & Why You Need a Blood Test

    55:30 Justina’s Story — Food Addiction & Bulimia

    01:00:00 How Veganism Healed Her Relationship With Food

    01:04:00 Jamie on Body Image, Yoga & Letting Go

    01:07:30 Consumerism, Greed & Why Less Is More

    01:10:00 Thrifting, Vegan Fashion & Bags We Love

    01:13:00 Final Thoughts — You Don’t Have to Wear Burlap Sacks

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    1 時間 6 分
  • How to Create Content That Actually Changes Minds
    2026/07/13

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with Jacob from Humane Vision — one of the most creative and innovative animal rights content creators on the internet — to talk about what it really takes to use social media as a tool for real change.

    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore how one person with a phone, a passion, and zero film experience built an audience of over 200,000 people — and why the way you tell a story matters just as much as the story itself.


    We get into:

    • How Jacob turned his passion for animals into viral content

    • The “bait and switch” technique that disarms non-vegans

    • Why humor is one of the most powerful tools in activism

    • How to start creating content with zero experience or equipment

    • The importance of individualizing animals to create emotional impact

    • Burnout, anxiety, and protecting your mental health as a creator

    • How to deal with trolls and use negativity to your advantage

    • Why quality beats quantity every single time

    • The editing tools and camera gear Jacob actually uses

    • What he would tell his younger self about following your passion

    This isn’t just about making videos. It’s about using creativity, storytelling, and humor to reach the people who need to hear it most.


    If you’ve ever wanted to use your voice for the animals but didn’t know where to start,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

    00:00 Cold Open + Jacob’s Already Content Creating

    01:04 Why Jacob Is the Guest We’ve Been Waiting For

    02:17 Jamie’s First Viral Content + What She Learned

    03:40 Jacob Finally Shows Up (4:30 AM in Australia 😂)

    05:00 How Jacob First Went Vegan

    07:30 Turning Passion Into a Career

    09:00 The Clothing Brand That Flopped + The Pivot That Changed Everything

    12:00 The Meme That Started It All

    14:00 How to Make Heavy Content Feel Approachable

    16:30 The Bait & Switch Technique Explained

    19:00 Where Jacob’s Humor Actually Comes From

    21:00 Why He Went Vegan in High School

    24:00 Filming & Editing With Zero Experience

    27:00 CapCut, Sony ZV-E1 & the Tools He Uses

    30:00 You Don’t Need a Camera to Start

    33:00 How to Make Content That Makes People Feel Something

    36:00 Individualizing Animals to Create Real Impact

    39:00 Burnout, Anxiety & the Mental Health Reality of Activism

    43:00 Why He Keeps a Bar Job for His Mental Health

    46:00 How to Deal With Trolls Without Losing Yourself

    50:00 Why Negative Comments Actually Help the Algorithm

    53:00 Jacob’s Posting Schedule & Creative Process

    56:00 The Incredible Desk Video — How He Made It

    58:00 Advice for New Vegan Content Creators

    01:00:30 The Vegan Cult We’re All Proudly Part Of

    01:01:30 Where to Find Jacob + Final Thoughts

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    45 分
  • Meat Industry Lies? The Truth Behind “Humane” Labels
    2026/07/06

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with journalist, author, and animal rights advocate, Jane Velez-Mitchell, to unpack one of the most misleading and widely accepted narratives in our food system:


    Is “humane meat” actually humane… or just really good marketing?


    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore how the meat and dairy industries shape public perception, and how terms like “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “humane” may not mean what we think they do.


    We get into:

    • What “humane” labels actually mean (and don’t mean)

    • How marketing and PR shape consumer beliefs

    • The concept of greenwashing in the meat and dairy industries

    • Why people feel better buying certain labels

    • The gap between perception vs reality

    • How to become a more conscious consumer


    This isn’t about shaming — it’s about seeing clearly.


    If you’ve ever felt confused… skeptical… or even reassured by labels at the grocery store,

    this episode might change the way you see everything.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS


    00:00 Cold Open + Chaos Before the Episode

    02:57 Season 2 Intro + Calling Out Greenwashing

    03:40 Meet Jane Velez-Mitchell

    04:24 A Heavy Train Story + Why We Question Everything

    07:35 How Media Shapes What We Believe

    09:21 Why “Humane” Labels Make People Feel Better

    10:36 Meet Jane: Media Veteran, Author, and Activist

    12:03 Jane’s Vegan Story + The Interview That Changed Everything

    17:03 How the Meat Industry Manipulates Public Perception

    20:17 What It Was Really Like Working in Mainstream Media

    23:12 “Humane,” “Free-Range,” and Other Marketing Lies

    28:45 The Hidden Violence Behind Dairy and Meat

    36:16 Big Tobacco, Big Pharma, and Big Meat Parallels

    41:35 Will the Meat Industry Ever Be Forced Into Honesty?

    50:20 Final Takeaways: Question the Labels, Follow the Money

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    59 分
  • If You See Something, Say Something!
    2026/06/29

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach Communications at PETA, to talk about one of the most paralyzing moments an animal lover faces and exactly what to do when it happens.


    This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what it actually means to respond to an animal emergency, why so many people freeze in the moment, and how being prepared can be the difference between life and death for an animal in need.


    We get into:

    • Step-by-step actions to take when you find an injured animal

    • How to navigate cruelty and neglect when authorities won’t act

    • Building your own animal rescue kit before you ever need it

    • When to call PETA — and how they can help 24/7

    • Why staying calm is the most powerful thing you can do

    • Real rescue stories straight from the streets of New York City

    This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being prepared, being brave, and knowing that one person really can make a difference.

    If you’ve ever frozen in the moment… felt helpless watching an animal suffer… or just didn’t know who to call,

    this episode is for you.


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    🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

    00:00 Cold Open + Setting the Scene

    00:56 Season 2 Intro + Why This Episode Matters

    02:48 Why People Freeze in Animal Emergencies

    05:43 Meet Ashley Byrne & Her Work at PETA

    08:53 Step One: Stay Calm & Assess the Situation

    13:17 Should You Handle It Yourself?

    15:13 Build Your Rescue Kit Before You Need It

    17:04 What to Keep in Your Car & Bag

    19:44 When to Call Authorities

    21:22 When Authorities Won’t Show Up

    23:11 How PETA Can Help — 24 Hours a Day

    25:32 Ronald the Pigeon & Real Street Rescue Stories

    29:50 The Homeless Man, His Dog & the Hard Call

    33:08 Open Admission Shelters & the Euthanasia Reality

    36:31 The Crab in the Purse

    42:07 Baby Animals & the Mistakes Well-Meaning People Make

    45:31 Why You Should Never Feed an Injured Animal

    47:33 Children & Animals — An Overlooked Danger at Home

    53:33 Bunnies, Exotic Pets & Selfish Ownership

    55:34 Getting Past the Fear of Looking Crazy

    01:00:16 Jamie’s Bus Story — Always Say Something

    01:03:08 How to Confront Abusers Without Putting Yourself at Risk

    01:08:48 Final Resources & How to Stay Ready

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