The Vegan Compass Podcast

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NEW EPISODE 🎙️Your hosts Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross recap the recent Animal Free Science protest which saw 150 advo...
15/09/2026

NEW EPISODE 🎙️

Your hosts Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross recap the recent Animal Free Science protest which saw 150 advocates gather at Sydney Town Hall.

In talking with passers by, it became apparent that many people believe animal testing has already ended in Australia.

In reality, millions of mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, cats, primates, fish, farmed animals and native animals are subjected to cruel and painful experiments.

We highlight snippets from key speeches at the protest, including Susan Sorenson (on behalf of Emma Hurst MLC), Flavia Coleman, Robyn Kirby (Animal Free Science Advocacy), Dr Kevin Coleman, Doug Leith, Lynda Stoner, and Paula Wallace (Liberty Foundation).

This episode documents the united front against animal testing and experimentation in Australia.

Join us in advocating for these innocent animals hidden away in research facilities, bred for only one purpose, to suffer for so-called science.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube!
Ep 57 - The Call For Animal Free Science

14/09/2026

In this special episode, your hosts Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross recap the recent Animal Free Science protest at Sydney Town Hall. 🐒💉

They share personal reflections and the atmosphere of the protest, as well as highlighting snippets from key speeches at the protest.

This episode documents the united front against animal testing and experimentation in Australia.

Join us in advocating for these innocent animals hidden away in research facilities, bred for only one purpose, to suffer for so-called science.

🎧Available tomorrow on all major podcast platforms!

Image credit: Sarah | Sydney Tiramisu Specialist | Startup Pitching Mentor and Kai | Animal Liberation

Thank you so much to all the event organisers:
Vegan Action Sydney Sydney Save Animals In Labs
We The Free - Sydney, Australia Animal-Free Science Advocacy ARAS NSW Young Animal Justice Party Animal Justice Party NSW Shane Waett Animal Liberation Animal Defenders Office

08/09/2026

After 5 years of investigations for their documentary ‘Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story’, filmmakers Kate Clere and Mick McIntyre knew they had to do more for kangaroos. 🦘❤️

Concerned by the attitudes that many Australians held about kangaroos, they made it their mission to advocate on behalf of this iconic species.

The pair founded Kangaroos Alive in 2020 and have since worked with first nations leaders in Australia, and advocates around the world, to promote coexistence and appreciation for kangaroos.

🎧Learn more about their visionary work in our latest episode.

Ep 56 - The Global Effort For Kangaroo Conservation | Mick McIntyre & Kate Clere | Kangaroos Alive

03/09/2026

It’s hard to believe that whaling was once a huge industry in Australia. 😣

Our latest guests, Mick and Kate from tell us about their involvement in the antiwhaling campaign of the late 1970s, and how they apply those lessons to the current day situation for kangaroos.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that positive change for animals is achievable!
Due to the efforts of campaigners, the conservative Australian government of the time called a Royal Commission into whaling. 🐋

The ethics of whaling was pressed upon decision-makers, and as a result, Australia made the historic call to ban whaling and instead lead the way as a whale protection nation.

🎧 Hear more wonderful and inspiring campaign insights in our latest episode.

Ep 56 - The Global Effort For Kangaroo Conservation | Mick McIntyre & Kate Clere | Kangaroos Alive

Cover image credit: Don Edwards via National Archives of Australia.

03/09/2026

It’s hard to believe that whaling was once a huge industry in Australia. 😣

Our latest guests, Mick and Kate from Kangaroos Alive tell us about their involvement in the antiwhaling campaign of the late 1970s, and how they apply those lessons to the current day situation for kangaroos.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that positive change for animals is achievable!

Due to the efforts of campaigners, the conservative Australian government of the time called a Royal Commission into whaling. 🐋

The ethics of whaling was pressed upon decision-makers, and as a result, Australia made the historic call to ban whaling and instead lead the way as a whale protection nation.

🎧 Hear more wonderful and inspiring campaign insights in our latest episode.

Ep 56 - The Global Effort For Kangaroo Conservation | Mick McIntyre & Kate Clere | Kangaroos Alive

Cover image credit: Don Edwards via National Archives of Australia.

25/08/2026

Mon is one of many dedicated pigeon rescuers from sydneypigeonrescue who step up while others look away. 🕊️❤️

With increasing urbanisation, pigeons are facing widespread harm, including string-foot (a painful condition caused by discarded thread, human hair and plastic getting tightly wrapped around their toes and feet).

Our latest episode with Mon is a powerful look at how we can rewrite the narrative for stigmatised species.

🎧Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

Ep 55 - Advocating for Stigmatised Species | Monika Ryniewicz | Ex-research Rats and Urban Pigeons

20/08/2026

Our latest guest, Monika Mon tells us all about her experience adopting three ex-lab rats from Liberty Foundation. 🐀🐀🐀

Liberty Foundation Australia is a non-profit that facilitates the release, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals from research establishments in Australia so they can experience a safe and loving future as companion animals.

Mon shares so many beautiful stories of her rat babies in our latest episode. ❤️

Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

Ep 55 - Advocating for Stigmatised Species | Monika Ryniewicz | Ex-research Rats and Urban Pigeons

In our next episode, we are joined by Monika Ryniewicz, Mon a loving adopter of three ex-research rats and pigeon rescue...
18/08/2026

In our next episode, we are joined by Monika Ryniewicz, Mon a loving adopter of three ex-research rats and pigeon rescuer. 🐀❤️🕊️

Mon helps us bust the biggest myths surrounding rats, and shares why these intelligent, clean, and affectionate creatures make extraordinary companion animals.

We then shift our focus to the city streets, exploring Mon’s hands-on work with urban pigeon rescue and the widespread issue of string-foot.

This episode is a powerful look at how we can rewrite the narrative for two of the most stigmatised species.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Ep 55 - Advocating for Stigmatised Species | Monika Ryniewicz | Ex-research Rats and Urban Pigeons

NEW EPISODE 🎙️We chat with Anita Marriott ANITA MARRIOTT 🧠 Vegan Life Coach 💚 Vystopia Coach Anita’s path led her throu...
08/07/2026

NEW EPISODE 🎙️

We chat with Anita Marriott ANITA MARRIOTT 🧠 Vegan Life Coach 💚 Vystopia Coach

Anita’s path led her through some of the darkest corners of activist burnout and Vystopia—the intense existential anguish of living in a non-vegan world.

Recognising a critical lack of professional mental health support for vegans, she decided to become that resource for herself and for others as a qualified, trauma-informed life and mindset coach.

This episode is an essential toolkit for vegans, with practical strategies to move beyond anger and grief, protect your boundaries, and transform your mindset to become an “irresistible invitation” for others to follow.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Ep 52 - Escape Vystopia and Become a Thriving Vegan | Anita Marriott | Vegan Mindset Coach

01/07/2026

Running a sanctuary comes with beautiful moments of healing, but it also forces you face-to-face with the heartbreaking realities of animal dumping. 💔

Clint from Lucky Stars Sanctuary Inc shares their recent experience waking up to 19 cats abandoned at the front gates overnight.

While the public often holds the misconception that sanctuaries have infinite space and funding to accommodate every animal, the reality is a fragile balance.

This single incident forced Clint and his team into crisis mode: investing in new infrastructure and thousands in unexpected veterinary bills.

Thanks to their dedication and community support, these beautiful cats have been nursed to health and are officially ready for their forever homes! 😻

You can find them all listed for adoption via Pet Rescue. Head to https://www.petrescue.com.au/groups/12176/Lucky-Stars-Sanctuary

🎧 Hear more about the amazing work at Lucky Stars and their new sanctuary stay experiences in our latest episode.

Ep 51 - Sanctuary Sleepovers & Co-habitation Experiences | Clint Seares | Lucky Stars Animal Sanctuary

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