The Disclosure Podcast
Ed Winters
Join vegan educator, TEDx speaker and content creator Ed Winters as he explores topics surrounding veganism, morality, ethics, communication, and the environment, as well as discussing current events. Winters has spoken at over 1/3 of UK universities and at 6 Ivy league colleges, including as a guest lecturer at Harvard University. He has given speeches across the world, including at the University of Cambridge, EPFL, Google NYC and Google Zürich. In early 2019 he gave two TEDx talks, reaching a total of 1.5 million views online. His speech “You Will Never Look at Your Life in the Same Way Again” has 35 million accumulative views...
Ep 32: The Disruption of Seaspiracy & The Race Against Time to Debunk the Facts
Seaspiracy hit Netflix on March 24th, and I don't think even the vegan community were prepared for the huge impact it was about to have. Trending across the globe and hitting #1 on Netflix in the UK, the power of Seaspiracy cannot be overstated. An outpouring of news articles, statements in response, and a 'debunking' of the facts presented soon followed. Today I'm discussing Seaspiracy, the impact that it's had and some of the criticisms it's received.In today&apos
Apr 22, 2021 • 54:00
Ep 31: The Full Story of How I Became Vegan & Never Looked Back
In today's episode I look back upon the moments in my life that acted as building blocks towards me making the switch from passionate KFC lover to vegan. I used to love eating fried chicken, I was always up for a trip to the zoo, and as a child I laughed at vegetarians. So, what happened? And how can reflecting back on what helped us make the switch to vegan help us become better advocates? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.co
Apr 3, 2021 • 54:42
Ep 30: Time to Brace for the Backlash Against Veganism?
In today's episode we go through some of the most interesting articles from the Veganuary period, and what the potential backlash means for veganism.In today's episode:- Is veganism causing severe mental health issues in the animal farming industry?- How can farmers diversify?- Is veganism anti-agriculture and an attack on British farming?- What about reducing your carbon footprint through eating local meat?- Debunking the claim that ‘Veganuary is just a gimmick'.- Debunking ‘The
Feb 19, 2021 • 42:01
Ep 29: Comedic Relief with Preacher Lawson
Today's episode is something a little different. I'm hugely honoured to share with you a pre-pandemic conversation between myself and Preacher Lawson.A passionate vegan, Preacher Lawson has the wonderful gift of not only being able to bring laughter to so many people, but the vegan message as well. We look back on our experiences as steak-loving non-vegans, and discuss comedy, street interviews and vegan cheese.✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episode
Feb 11, 2021 • 1:07:54
Ep 28: How to Get Through Christmas as a Vegan
Christmas can be a very challenging time of year for vegans. During a time of celebration, seeing our loved ones perpetuate so much death and suffering can be extremely overwhelming. Dead bodies on the dining table and confrontations surrounding our choice not to hurt animals, there can be a lot of pressure, a lot of judgement and ultimately a lot of reasons to worry about Christmas as a vegan. I hope today's episode can help you! In today's episode:- How can we actually enjoy this tim
Dec 19, 2020 • 30:13
Ep 27: Are Vegans 43% More Likely to Break Bones Compared to Meat Eaters?
During the past couple of weeks there has been a media frenzy surrounding an EPIC-Oxford study that concluded that vegans have a higher risk of bone fractures. Headlines such as, "Meat-free diets linked with greater risk of breaking bones" and, "‘It is a worry’: The truth about veganism and bone health" littered news websites and flooded onto social media. Even Joe Rogan shared the study, as even though he has often criticised epidemiology that supports veganism, he clearly c
Dec 7, 2020 • 39:10
Ep 26: Why Don't Humans Care About Fish? In Conversation with Jonathan Balcombe
In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Balcombe, an expert in animal behaviour. We discuss his work exploring how intellectually and emotionally complex fish actually are, and dispel many of the hugely prevalent myths surrounding fish, and fish sentience. We also discuss some of their most interesting behaviours, whether or not it is ethical to eat mussels and oysters, and whether or not we should have home aquariums.Listen to find out:- Are fish self aware?- Are fish intelligent? - What does t
Nov 17, 2020 • 45:49
Ep 25: Reflecting on Life Before Veganism - How the World Never Looks the Same Again When You Go Vegan
I was once disappointed that I wasn't able to see an orca performing at an aquarium I was visiting, I once bet on horses with friends, and I once ate animal products every single day. But once I went vegan, everything changed. Your perspective on the world radically shifts, as if a blindfold has been removed. Suddenly everything looks different, and suddenly, there seems to be suffering everywhere you look. Perhaps the most difficult, and most challenging part of this is the sudden realisat
Oct 22, 2020 • 30:42
Ep 24: This is How the Dairy Industry Lied to the World (And Almost Got Away With It)
Welcome to Season 3 of The Disclosure Podcast! In today's episode I take a look at how the dairy industry lied to the world, and almost got away with it. From 'government cheese' to government collusion, I break down how the industry worked with the US government to up the populations' intake of dairy products - ultimately leading to more breast and prostate cancer, more environmental destruction, and of course, more animal suffering. How is it possible that one industry mana
Oct 14, 2020 • 34:43
Ep 23: Why the Hunting Argument Doesn't Hold Up - What to Say if You're Arguing with a Hunter
"Look, I hunt my own animals. I'm connected to nature, and I'm helping the environment. Haven't you heard about overpopulation and the importance of hunting for conservation?"In this episode I expand fully on my recent YouTube upload, where I debunked Joe Rogan's arguments for hunting. In today's episode I expand on the morality of hunting, the environmental arguments that hunters use, as well as offering advice on what to say if you're faced with a discus
Jul 24, 2020 • 55:12
Ep 22: The Death of Regan Russell & The Danger of Bill 156
On June 19th 2020, Regan Russell was killed. An activist since the 1970s, she was at Fearman’s Pork slaughterhouse with Toronto Pig Save for a regular vigil. During these vigils the activists have an agreement with the slaughterhouse where the trucks stop outside for 2 minutes, so the activists can approach and give the pigs water and show them some comfort.However, on that day, one of the truck drivers ran Regan over and killed her. In today's episode, I discuss how the new Bill 156, w
Jul 2, 2020 • 34:18
Ep 21: "I've Been an Undercover Investigator Since 2001: Here's What I Want You to Know"
Today I talk to America's leading undercover investigator Pete Paxton, who has spent the past couple of decades exposing what happens to animals in a huge range of animal exploitation facilities - including farms, fishing vessels and in more than 700 puppy mills. His work has been featured in both HBO and National Geographic documentaries, and he has not only raised a huge amount of mass awareness to what happens to animals, but his work has been instrumental in holding owners and workers in the
Jun 23, 2020 • 1:19:47
Ep 20: Can Vegans Have Pets? The Pet Industry Explained
In this highly requested episode, I discuss the many questions surrounding vegan pets. Should dogs and cats be vegan? And are you any less vegan if you feed your pets meat? And should we even have pets in the first place?✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook✺ Take a 22 d
Jun 10, 2020 • 37:19
Ep 19: The Last Bailout - Why We Need to Reform Agricultural Subsidies
This week I discuss the $19 billion bail out that the Trump administration has given to US farmers, and the wider issue of subsidising animal agriculture in general. I also discuss the UK government’s new plan for subsiding agriculture in the wake of leaving the EU, and how their new system could actually pave the way for a complete reform that would incentivise the shift to a plant-based food system.✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon
May 26, 2020 • 33:03
Ep 18: "We're Modern Day Slaves" - The Truth About COVID-19 & The People Who Kill Animals
In this episode I delve into the current slaughterhouse situation in the US, talking not only about the outbreaks of COVID-19 in US facilities and the effect that is having on slaughterhouse workers, but also how slaughterhouses foster an environment where workers suffer from mental health problems such as PTSD, drug and alcohol dependency, social isolation and emotional repression. I reflect on some of my personal experiences with slaughterhouses and slaughterhouse workers, and I also discuss h
May 13, 2020 • 41:45
Ep 17: The Pandemic That Could Have Been Prevented - In Conversation with Mic the Vegan
Today I speak with Mic the Vegan, a highly influential vegan educator and YouTuber, about what’s happening right now in slaughterhouses in relation to COVID-19, as well as the possibility of the coronavirus also being able to be spread through animals such as pigs. We also discuss whether or not a whole foods plant-based diet can help us in the fight against the pandemic, and how our diets could be making us more vulnerable to the coronavirus. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive
May 1, 2020 • 40:12
Ep 16: Can We Stop a Future Pandemic? - In Conversation with Dr. Michael Greger M.D
Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognised speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. Dr Greger has also worked on the human health implications of intensive animal agriculture, including the routine use of non-therapeutic antibiotics and growth hormones in animals raised for food, and the public health threats of industrial factory farms. In his speech from over a decade ago, ‘Pandemics: History & Prevention’, Dr Greger spo
Apr 15, 2020 • 33:16
Ep 15: Vegan Infighting & Why Your Family Won't Go Vegan - In Conversation with Dr. Melanie Joy
During my time in Berlin late last year, I had the honour of talking to Dr. Melanie Joy, a Harvard educated psychologist, public speaker and author who coined the term ‘carnism’. Throughout our conversation we talk about handling divisions with non-vegan friends and family, as well as discussing how to create healthier and more effective communication habits for our vegan advocacy in general. Find out more about Dr. Melanie Joy's work & buy her books: https://www.melaniejoy.org/BeyondCa
Apr 12, 2020 • 35:42
Ep 14: In the Midst of a Pandemic, How is COVID-19 Impacting Animal Agriculture?
Breaking down the latest news surrounding COVID-19 in relation to our exploitation of animals. Last weekend The Guardian ran a headline article on their homepage 'Is factory farming to blame for coronavirus?' - which brought up the censorship of my recent Instagram post on 'COVID-19'. Additionally, I discuss how the current crisis is impacting animals, slaughterhouse workers and dairy farmers. Most worryingly, I discuss whether it is possible that another pandemic hits us whi
Apr 4, 2020 • 45:04
Ep 13: Isolation & Self-Care as Vegans in the Time of COVID-19
Self-isolating or in quarantine? In this podcast I discuss the importance of taking care of ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can use our time in self-isolation and quarantine to the best possible effect, both as activists, but also in terms of protecting our mental health and well-being too. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthli
Mar 25, 2020 • 39:02
Ep 12: Coronavirus - What Does it Teach Us?
Where are we at with the COVID-19 outbreak? And in the midst of a pandemic, what can we learn? Most importantly, could the pandemic have been prevented? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook✺ Take a 22 day free vegan challenge: http://switchtovegan.co.uk✺ Become a suppor
Mar 17, 2020 • 1:00:02
Ep 11: Meat & Masculinity - Why Aren't Men Going Vegan?
Today I discuss the perceived link between eating meat and being masculine, as well as dairy consumption and femininity. I tackle these ideas by exploring the historical, social and cultural aspects that have either led us to this point, or continue to perpetuate these mindsets. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122
Mar 10, 2020 • 51:54
Ep 10: Staying Hopeful & Present in the Face of Animal Exploitation - In Conversation with Jo-Anne Mcarthur
Jo-Anne McArthur is a multi award-winning photographer, author and public speaker. Through her work We Animals, Jo-Anne documents the ‘invisible animals’ across the globe, the animals we eat, wear, test on and enslave, yet rarely see. Her award-winning work is frequently featured in high profile publications such as National Geographic, The Guardian and The Washington Post. I sit down with Jo-Anne to discuss her powerful work, the impact that it has, and also the effect that it has had on her.
Feb 17, 2020 • 46:34
Ep 9: Welcome to 2020 - Planet Vegan?
In the first episode of Season 2 of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss where we’re at in the vegan movement in the year 2020. Has Veganuary actually saved any animals, and how are the farmers beginning to fight back against us?✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook✺ Take a
Feb 4, 2020 • 1:05:29
Ep 8: Can You Be a Non-Vegan Environmentalist? In Conversation with Jack Harries
Jack Harries is an environmental activist who started his filmmaking career making short films on YouTube on his hugely popular channel JacksGap. He was recently arrested during an act of non-violent civil disobedience and shortly afterwards appeared live on the BBC to defend the environmental movement. I speak to Jack about veganism, environmentalism and the potential hypocrisy within the environmental movement. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http
Apr 13, 2019 • 1:21:22
Ep 7: The Livestock Haulier Who Let Joaquin Phoenix Go Undercover in His Pig Truck
Matt is currently a meat eater who spent several years of his life transporting pigs from farms to slaughterhouses, driving them to their deaths in huge trucks from Utah to Los Angeles. One day, he decided to start filming, ultimately sending his footage to animal rights organisations, as well as to the director of Earthlings, Shaun Monson. This resulted in him taking Joaquin Phoenix on one of the journeys. I speak to Matt in-depth about these experiences, as well as asking him if he still has b
Mar 27, 2019 • 1:35:24
Ep 6: Inside the Mind of an Undercover Investigator
Today I speak to ex-undercover investigator Rich Hardy, whose work has spanned decades, in a multitude of countries across several continents. From his early campaigning work right through his career as an investigator, Rich has been an active part in exposing the hidden horrors of many of the world's worst animal abusing industries, including farming, circuses and fur trapping. Rich's Instagram & book Not as Nature Intended✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive month
Mar 19, 2019 • 1:21:29
Ep 5: Vegan Activist Meets Irish Dairy Farmer (Debate)
Ryan is currently a dairy farmer living in Ireland. Today we debate the ethics of the dairy industry and the environmental issues surrounding animal agriculture, as well as discussing the standard practices he adheres to whilst working on dairy farms. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.ear
Mar 11, 2019 • 2:03:40
Ep 4: Are Backyard Eggs Ethical? + Staying Calm & Dealing with Non-Vegan Friends & Family
In this 'ask me anything' episode I answer the most commonly asked questions I receive, including: "what's the problem with backyard eggs and are you still vegan if you consume them?", "how do you stay calm when advocating for veganism?" and "how do I deal with my non-vegan friends and family?".
Mar 2, 2019 • 1:07:20
Ep 3: The Dark Confessions of an Ex-Animal Farmer
In the third episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I speak to Mark, an ex-dairy and sheep farmer (and now a passionate vegan) who approached me to confess some dark industry secrets.
Feb 23, 2019 • 1:17:55
Ep 2: How to Get People to Go Vegan
In the second episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss the psychological barriers that prevent people from wanting to go vegan and how as advocates we can overcome these barriers and advocate in the most effective way for the animals.✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook✺ Ta
Feb 16, 2019 • 1:26:23