###### **Episode Summary** In this episode, Lorraine and Steve recap their weekend at Vegan Camp Out, the world’s largest vegan camping festival. They share why the event felt especially inspiring this year, highlighting the sense of community, the range of speakers, the food, and the activism energy. Their discussion focuses on standout talks from Earthling Ed, George Monbiot, Zach Polanski, and Moby, plus memorable food and festival moments that made the experience feel deeply motivating for vegan advocacy.
###### **Timeline**
**0:00** – Welcome and first impressions of Vegan Camp Out
**1:49** – What Vegan Camp Out is and why it matters
**3:12** – Festival areas and the challenge of fitting everything in
**5:11** – Top speakers: Earthling Ed
**8:25** – Top speakers: George Monbiot
**11:57** – Top speakers: Zach Polanski
**18:05** – Top speakers: Moby
**23:28** – Food highlights begin
**24:54** – Giuseppe’s Tiramisu
**26:23** – Happy Cow Ice Cream
**27:42** – Tiba Tempeh Bowl
**28:39** – Vegan Fried Chicken
**29:36** – Community and people they met
**34:08** – DJ Beaves in the jungle
**35:35** – Handing out 1,000 podcast cards
**37:31** – Call to action and wrap-up
###### **Key Words**
###### Vegan Camp Out, vegan activism, animal rights, community, factory farming, environmental justice, compassion, sustainable food systems, vegan speakers, plant-based food, Viva, Earthling Ed, George Monbiot, Zach Polanski, Moby
###### **Resources / Websites Mentioned**
- **Viva!** — vegan charity and official sponsor/partner of Vegan Camp Out https://viva.org.uk
- **Vegan Camp Out** — festival website https://www.vegancampout.co.uk
