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Hosted by Shawna Barker, plant-based nutritionist and longtime vegan, Vegan Boss Radio is your place to explore everything from plant-based nutrition and health to vegan lifestyle, ethics, fitness, and the real-life challenges of living your values in a non-vegan world.
Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or simply interested in eating more plants and feeling your best, you’ll find practical, evidence-informed conversations designed to help you thrive.
Each episode features fascinating people from all walks of life, including nutrition experts, doctors, athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, activists, and the many other amazing vegans out there making a difference, sharing their knowledge, stories, and experiences.
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Episodes
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
45 min
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A Note from Steven
Shortly after recording this episode, Steven learned that he has a tumour and is currently raising funds to help cover his medical expenses during this time.
If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to support him, you can contribute here:
Support Steven: http://spot.fund/4hm85wlsc
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Can laughter be a gateway to conversations about veganism?
In this episode, I'm joined by Steven Marcus Releford, stand-up comedian and founder of Plant-Based Comedy, to explore how humour can open the door to conversations about veganism, compassion, and animal advocacy.
Steven shares his journey into both veganism and stand-up comedy, how he ended up performing at vegan restaurants and animal sanctuaries, and why he believes laughter can be a powerful way to connect with people.
We also discuss what happens when non-vegans make jokes about vegans, whether comedy can help reduce defensiveness around the topic of veganism, and whether vegans sometimes take themselves too seriously.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Steven's journey into veganism and stand-up comedy
• The inspiration behind Plant-Based Comedy
• Performing at vegan restaurants and animal sanctuaries
• When non-vegans make jokes about vegans
• Using comedy as a gateway to conversations about veganism and animal advocacy
Connect with Steven on his website plantbasedcomedy.com and his Instagram @stevenmarcusreleford.
Enjoy the episode!
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About Your Host:
Shawna Barker is a nutritionist with a BSc. in Nutrition and has been vegan since 2002. With over 14 years of experience, she brings evidence-based insights to help you build a plant-based life that actually works for you.
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