GET INVOLVED! Concert for Equality in Omaha, NE.

Downtown Benson in Omaha is a bit vintage, a bit industrial, and a vibrant part of what makes Omaha’s indie scene.  With venues like The Waiting Room, it’s easy to get intimate with the local musicians and hear great music without having to fight through the masses. It was here [...]

Going VEGAN: Bonus Episode! Dylan Talks with Peta 2

The Lives of Famous Men play Webster Hall in NYC and Dylan meets Megan from Peta2.

Going VEGAN Episode 8: Beyond the Challenge (series finale!)

Going VEGAN Episode 8: Beyond the Challenge (series finale!)

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE
So I recall a conversation between Jordana and I about why someone would choose a path to become vegan. “You mean you can’t eat fish? or even cheese?!” I asked. To me it sounded insane, unhealthy, and too costly. It was about then [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 7: Taking the Challenge on Tour

Going VEGAN Episode 7: Taking the Challenge on Tour

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE
Almost a month! In this episode we officially take this challenge on the road and I receive kind words and support from Cro-Mags frontman John Joseph and fellow bandmate Andrew Totemoff.
I gotta say, so far this new diet has been pretty easy and [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 6: What’s Cooking?

Going VEGAN Episode 6: What’s Cooking?

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE
The Recipe!
Prep: Boil quinoa, steam collard greens
Wrap It Up!
-Mushrooms
-Tomatoes
-Celery
-Sprouts
-Cucumber
-Jalapeño
-Hummus
-Smoked Gouda cheese alternative (Ste Martaen)
-Soy Sauce
-Black Pepper
-Hot Sauce
-Dylan Mandel, The Lives of Famous Men
ABOUT GOING VEGAN
No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello.
Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 5: Cow’s Breast Milk

Going VEGAN Episode 5: Cow’s Breast Milk

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE
So this week Jordana and I had cooked up a big vegan feast and invited some friends over to partake in the festivities. Good friend, band mate, and vegetarian Dan Hall stopped by to share ideas over some delicious vegan mac ‘n cheese and other [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 4: Condoms Aren’t Vegan?

Episode 4: Condoms Aren’t Vegan?
Sponsored by Peta2 and Veganessentials

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE:
No comment.
- Dylan Mandel, The Lives of Famous Men
ABOUT GOING VEGAN

No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello.
Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from consuming animal products for one month and document the process for its On The [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 3: Visiting Mom in Seattle, Washington

Episode 3: Visiting Mom in Seattle, Washington
Sponsored by Peta2 and Veganessentials

DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE:
This week we headed up north to Seattle to break the big news to my parents, throw around some opinions, and deliver some delicious homemade vegan treats. I was a little nervous about how my mom will react to the new diet.
Upon arrival, [...]

Going VEGAN Episode 2: Taking the Alternative

Moving right along! In this episode I meet up with Jasmin Singer from www.ourhenhouse.com to share thoughts on the local community and different cuisine ideas at Herbivore Clothing, which is the place to go if you’re looking for a nice array of vegan attire and an awesome selection of vegan literature.

On The Verge: Going VEGAN Episode 1

Dylan and bandmate Jason fill up on vegan brownies.
No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello.
Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from consuming animal products for one month and document the process for its On The Verge. The series, titled Going Vegan, will follow Mandel at his home [...]

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