230: Bad Jesus

with Alexander Bvck

Alexander Bvck is a sober animal rights activist, triathlete and musician, but things weren't always this way. Alex grew up in Northern Los Angeles and did a lot of acting as a kid which allowed him to live a much different life than most children his age. Looking back on his life, he realized that he may have developed some personality traits during this time that may have influenced some of his actions later in life.

Alex was exposed to veganism and vegetarianism in the punk scene as a teen, and as 16 years old, decided to give up all meat. At one point in his early adulthood, he went back to eating animals, and when he came to a point where he wanted to stop, he dealt with the same sort of addiction and peer pressure associated with his consumption of alcohol or other substances.

After watching Okja, Alex went vegetarian over night.

Tune in to hear Alexander's entire story, including what he continues to do to fight for the animals today, how he maintains his sobriety and sanity, and where you can hear his band "Bad Jesus" play!

*Explicit Language*

Alexander Bvck's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderbvck/

References:
The Save Movement: https://thesavemovement.org/
LA Animal Save (Episode 151): https://laanimalsave.org/ | https://vegandanielle.libsyn.com/151-la-animal-save
Bad Jesus: https://www.instagram.com/_badjesus/
Okja: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091936
James Aspey: https://www.instagram.com/jamesaspey/
Earthling Ed: https://www.instagram.com/earthlinged/
Dominion: https://www.dominionmovement.com/
Earthlings: http://www.nationearth.com/
What the Health: https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/
Tim Moore: https://www.instagram.com/veganfatkid/

More about LA Animal Save and The Save Movement Vigils:

“When the suffering of another creature causes you to feel pain, do not submit to the initial desire to flee from the suffering one, but on the contrary, come closer, as close as you can to him who suffers, and try to help him.” – Leo Tolstoy

From https://laanimalsave.org/

WHO WE ARE

We are the Los Angeles chapter of The Save Movement. We organize vigils at slaughterhouses where people can witness and give water to the animals. We share their faces and stories and show the truth behind animal agriculture. We inspire people to stop eating animals and become activists for the most vulnerable, innocent victims on the planet.

VIGIL INFORMATION:

PIG VIGIL INFORMATION

Slaughterhouse: Farmer John Clougherty Packing Co

Address: 3049 E Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90058

When: Sundays from 7-9pm (Times may change, check our newsletter)

What to wear: Raincoat/Hooded jacket, light colors/reflective

What to Bring: (Not required but helpful!)

Water sprayers or reusable water bottles
Extra water (one gallon jugs or bigger)

CHICKEN VIGIL INFORMATION

Slaughterhouse: Mao Foods

Address: 1839 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90058

When: Every other Friday from 3:30-5:30am (Times change, check our newsletter)

What to wear: Light colors/reflective

What to bring: Yourself!

COW VIGIL INFORMATION

Slaughterhouse: Manning Beef

Address: 9631 Beverly Rd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

When: Every other Friday from 4-6am (Times may change, check our newsletter)

What to wear: Light colors/reflective

What to bring: Yourself!