Notre Dame Professor Ricky Herbst delves into the shortcomings of plant-based documentaries, and chats with Glen about feature films, until Glen delivers some Breaking News.

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In this episode, Glen Merzer interviews Youssef Vromage, the founder of Vromage, a vegan cheese shop in Los Angeles. Youssef shares his journey from a traditional food background to becoming a vegan cheese maker, inspired by a romantic interest. He discusses the art and science behind making vegan cheese, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients and the health benefits of a vegan diet. The conversation also touches on the challenges of scaling his business while maintaining quality, and his vision for expanding Vromage to a wider audience.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vromage and Youssef Vromage

02:30 Yosef's Journey to Veganism and Cheese Making

06:45 The Art and Science of Vegan Cheese Production

12:01 Quality Ingredients vs. Processed Vegan Cheeses

15:14 Shipping and Availability of Vromage Cheese

18:54 Creating Addictive Vegan Cheese

22:40 The Process of Making Various Cheeses

26:22 Health Benefits of Going Vegan

28:44 Scaling Vromage: Future Plans and Challenges

34:12 The Vision for Vromage's Expansion

40:44 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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In this engaging conversation, Glen Merzer interviews actor Thomas Calabro, known for his role in Melrose Place. They discuss the evolution of the television industry, Calabro's journey to veganism, and the impact of diet on health and the environment. The conversation also delves into the benefits of yoga and meditation, as well as personal reflections on silence and self-discovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

03:21 Changes in the Television Industry

07:04 Transition to Veganism and Health Journey

13:31 The Impact of Diet on Health and Environment

17:54 Experiences with Yoga and Meditation

32:05 Reflections on Silence and Self-Discovery

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