The Korean Vegan with Joanne Molinaro

A Short Primer on Birthright Citizenship. 23.03.2026 32мин

As the Supreme Court gets ready to hear oral arguments on birthright citizenship, Joanne goes over the basics of the Citizenship Clause found in the 14th Amendment. SIGN THE ACLU'S PETITION DONATE TO ANIMAL FARM FOUNDATION Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

Notes from the Windy City. 16.03.2026 17мин

Joanne recounts her most recent visit back home to celebrate her Dad's birthday. Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

What does it mean to be a "political food influencer"? 09.03.2026 17мин

After seeing this video, someone asked me what it meant to be a "political food influencer," and instead of answering the question directly, I did it in my own way—going back to my family. Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

The feminine feminist. 23.02.2026 21мин

This week, Joanne talks about the idea of being a feminine feminist. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

The SAVE Act. What you need to know. 16.02.2026 31мин

In this week's episode, Joanne explains the SAVE Act—what it would require (photo voter ID, documentary proof of U.S. citizenship). She outlines the bill's origins, its likely effects on women, immigrants, and low-income voters, the DHS enforcement implications, and actions listeners can take to oppose it. How to contact your representatives: 5calls.org Donate to the ACLU Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

That Time I Met Barack Obama. 09.02.2026 15мин

In this week's episode, Joanne shares a story about the time she met President Obama. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

Legal Corner: Did Don Lemon Commit a Crime? 05.02.2026 37мин

In this first episode in the "Legal Corner" series, Joanne tackles Don Lemon's arrest arising out of his coverage of a protest that took place inside of a church. You can find the full essay with citations here: SUBSTACK ARTICLE Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

I Received an Email from "Trump." 03.02.2026 29мин

In this week's episode, Joanne shares a story inspired by an email from "Trump." Episode with Sean Chung about North Korea: NORTH KOREAN SPORTS DIPLOMACY AND CRASH LANDING. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

Won't You Be My Neighbor? 26.01.2026 21мин

In this episode, Joanne discusses her thoughts on the recent events in Minnesota and what it means to be "neighborly." Also, please check out the following fundraiser hosted by the Animal Farm Foundation: AID TO MINNESOTA AND ANIMALS LEFT BEHIND DUE TO ICE RAIDS Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

The Full Human Story. 19.01.2026 19мин

On this episode, Joanne discusses the future of The Korean Vegan. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

A short love story. 29.09.2025 14мин

On this special episode, Joanne celebrates her husband's birthday by sharing a short story on the ups and downs of love. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, launches on October 14!! Preorder your copy NOW!! PREORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Want a signed copy of Joanne's new book? Check out Joanne's book signing schedule!! JOIN THE BOOK TOUR! Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

Anatomy of Friendship: Platonic Intimacy. 17.12.2024 34мин

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about The Friend Breakup and it sparked a lot of conversation. There are literally over a thousand comments beneath my various social media posts, and I have since received hundreds of DMs from people wanting to share their story. In sum, the discussion struck a nerve and I concluded that this topic merited further consideration. I thus asked my friend, Nabiha, to join me for a chat on the Anatomy of Friendship. Share your thoughts on the episode webpage here. About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Is Discipline a Bad Word Now? 10.09.2024 23мин

Discipline wants to see you succeed. It is as invested in the goals you set for yourself as you are. And unlike its sexier peers, "inspiration" and "motivation," discipline is loyal, predictable, dependable, consistent. But can it turn toxic? Let's talk about it... Enter the book giveaway! Join the running chat here (Thursday, Sept 12 at 8:30 PM EST). Not a member? Attend the discussion and try the TKV Kollective free for two weeks with code TryTKV at checkout. New Biscoff-Misu recipe here. Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website to share your thoughts on this week's podcast. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.

Is it Ever Ok to Comment on a Person's Size? 27.08.2024 17мин

As I've talked about ad nauseam, with the exception of the last 10 years, I literally cannot remember a time in my life when I was not told to lose weight. Starting from when I could remember, I was made to understand that my body was excessively "chubby" and that I would be so much more lovable if I could lose "just 10 pounds." Tickets to Nisha Vora Book Chat! Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website to share your thoughts on today's topic. Plus, this week's Recipe Inspo and more. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.

North Korean Sports Diplomacy and Crash Landing. 13.08.2024 27мин

While Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, and Novak Djokovic dominated the Olympic headlines, percolating just beneath the radar were all sorts of smaller stories, ones that may not have been covered by splashy newspapers, but still went viral on TikTok. One of those stories I discovered while scrolling through Threads… Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this podcast, featuring pictures, this week's "Recipe Inspo" and "What I'm..." (watching and reading). Connect with Sean Chung and HanVoice:WebsiteInstagram Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.

Olympic Level Mental Toughness 06.08.2024 28мин

On the morning she won the Gold Medal in the Individual All-Around competition, Biles started her day by calling her therapist. Mental health doesn’t need to be taboo, whispered behind closed doors. It doesn’t need to be unordinary. In fact, according to one of the greatest athletes in human history, it may be the secret to becoming an extraordinary you. Inspired by Simone Biles and the other extraordinary athletes competing in Paris, Joanne reflects on mental toughness with guest Caroline Burckle, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist (swimming). Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this podcast, featuring pictures, this week's Hi-Protein "Recipe Inspo" and "What I'm..." (watching and reading). The New Yorker Article: Elite Athletes Are Aging Up Connect with Caroline Burckle:WebsiteInstagram Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.

Overcoming Social Anxiety. 30.07.2024 25мин

Hey everyone! This week I look to keep my social anxiety at bay while visiting Nashville for Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine retreat. - Joanne Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this podcast and this week's Recipe Inspo, Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes! Get a ticket here for Jessica Woo's book launch event in Costa Mesa, CA, on August 3rd. I will be joining her to moderate a chat on parenthood, cooking, and, of course, making lunch for her kids! Check out The Korean Vegan Kollective here, and use code TKVSUMMER20 for $20 off an annual membership. Sale ends July 31. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.

How to Be a Better Human: Lessons from Rudy. 23.07.2024 42мин

Joanne gives the keynote address at The Humane Society's annual Take Action for Animals conference, held this past weekend in Washington D.C. Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for more pictures of Rudy, this week’s Recipe Inspo (Kkanpoong Tofu), and more. Please consider supporting The Humane Society. Whether you're a die hard vegan or just someone who loves their dog, every donation helps. Check out The Korean Vegan Kollective here, and use code TKVSUMMER20 for $20 off an annual membership. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Hurdling Language Barriers. 16.07.2024 26мин

"I sometimes wonder what would have happened had my father not insisted on teaching me to read and write in Korean. What would have happened if I hadn't gone vegan, started The Korean Vegan, begun peeling back the layers of my family's history? Where would I be if I'd kept those stories to myself? I rattle the chain between my hands. Let the weight of the horseshoes settle against my palms." New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award-winner, Joanne Molinaro, celebrates her mom, Sunny, on the occasion of her 75th birthday, and reflects on language barriers and bridges. Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this podcast and Joanne's Zucchini Tart recipe. Register here for Taking Action For Animals on July 20 (The Humane Society). Joanne will be the keynote speaker, sharing stories and signing books. Use discount code JMTF24 to save $20 on registration. Check out The Korean Vegan Kollective here, and use code TKVSUMMER20 for $20 off an annual membership. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Three Love Stories Converged. 09.07.2024 30мин

On this week's episode of The Korean Vegan Podcast, I share thoughts on three different love stories, inspired by my family’s EPIC day-long photo shoot in Korea. Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for photos from the shoot. Plus, my recipes for Blueberry Cobbler, Banana Bread, and Cold Kimchi Noodles. Check out The Korean Vegan Kollective here, and use code TKVSUMMER20 for $20 off an annual membership. Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok