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Fashion Love Story: Joshua Katcher

joshuakatcher — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:07:00 +0000

The multi-talented journalist, Indigo Clarke profiled me for her Fashion Love Story series on Full Frontal Fashion. Indigo's work has been featured in so many respected fashion publications from AnOther Magazine, to W Magazine.com, VOGUE.com, and Elle.com. In my article, I dish on everything from my Nirvana-obsessed, Jnco-loving junior high school days to the future of fashion. Please check it out and leave comments on the FFF website.

PETIT DEJEUNER: A Waffle Brunch Event

joshuakatcher — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:53:40 +0000

GRACIOUS GOURMAND and I Eat Grass have teamed up with The West Cafe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to bring you Petit Dejeuner: A Waffle Brunch, featuring the delectable, decadent and geometrically gorgeous creations of Chef Ayinde Howell. $11 with a savory side of Mac & Yease or $9 for waffles, solo! Brunch is every Sunday, BUT WAIT... if you print out the coupon at the bottom of the page, you can buy one brunch, get one free waffle - this Sunday only.

Menu:
Le Classic Waffle w/ Butter and Vermont Maple Syrup Country Cinnamon Waffles with Apple Raisin Compote Pumpkin Spiced Waffles w/ Spicy Vodka Cranberry Compote Savory Side: Mac & Yease: Ayinde's take on a classic, you must try to believe Sundays , 11am - 3pm, The West Cafe - 379 Union ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

I am a FOK

joshuakatcher — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:10:56 +0000

Kanon Organic Vodka, one of the sponsors for Gracious Gourmand, did a profile on me for their "Friends Of Kanon" (FOK) series, where they ask people to share a day-in-the-life. Here's mine! And click the image to read about the full day! Thanks Kanon!

Bob Harper Video Interview

joshuakatcher — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:55:54 +0000

Being a loser was never so cool. When I was in Los Angeles a few weeks ago I sat down with Bob Harper, host of NBC's Biggest Loser to discuss his role as the 2010 National Spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals. We discussed his recent evolution to a vegan diet, how he grew up on a cattle farm, and or course, food and nutrition! Check out the full interview, and sign up for the Walk for Farm Animals in your town! The new season of NBC's Biggest Loser premieres tonight.

DBTV: Red Carpet, 24th Annual Genesis Awards

joshuakatcher — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:45:13 +0000

The red carpet is no place for talking about things with substance...or is it? These celebs who strutted their stuff at the 24th Annual Genesis Awards had some interesting things to say about animals - and clearly, the ladies like compassionate guys. I caught up on the red carpet and talked with Matt Grant of "The Bachelor: London Calling", Kelly Carlson of "Nip Tuck", Emily Deschanel of "Bones", Wendie Malick of "Hot in Cleveland", Michael Vartan of "Hawthorne", Jon Lovitz, Owain Yeoman of "The Mentalist", politician, Pedro Nava, Dominic Scott Kay of "Pirates of the Caribbean", recording artist, Daniel Landers, and Twilight's Booboo Stewart. If you missed my interviews with Moby and Jeff Corwin, just click! Special thanks to my sis, Joelle Katcher for shooting the vid!

New Matt & Nat, Israel to Ban Fur, Pussies Eat Meat & Sparrow Media

joshuakatcher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:37:54 +0000

Matt & Nat has unleashed it's new website, along with a pretty rad spring/summer collection of vegan bags lined with 21 recycled bottled turned into faux-suede. If you're in the NYC area, you can grab the men's bags at Alter. Phoenix Briefcase, Black $239.00, Kronos Bag, Black $175.00, Fujiya Bag, Black $170.00, at ALTER I am stoked about my tough-guy pal John Joseph's (Cro-Mags front man, Ironman Triathlete, all-around vegan badass) new book that does not beat around the bush (ha...) about meat and its affect on the earth, our health, and animals. Yes, the title is controversial. Feel free to rant about it in the comments section. Or just pre-order your copy. Meat is For Pussies: The how-to guide for dudes who want to get fit, kick ass, and take names (Crush Publishing, 2010). "In Meat is for Pussies, John Joseph makes sure you never look at meat the same way. After painting a sickening picture of how things really are, John outlines a plan for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Do you want to continue living like a pussy, or are you ready to take back control of your life? It's your call." Sparrow Media recently did an exclusive, in-depth interview with Leanne Mai-Ly Hilgart (Vaute Couture). Sparrow Media's work is pretty amazing in general, so we recommend checking it, and all their stuff out! Big-ups to Discerning Brute Andy Stepanian for spearheading so many cool and important projects. The new film "Skin Trade", by Shannon Keith (Behind the Mask) has been released and is shocking audiences across the country. Gary Smith writes an excellent review of the documentary over at Elephant Journal. The film features Rory Freedman, John Feldmann, Todd Oldham, Alexandra Paul, James Cromwell, Jorja Fox, Peter Young, Joshua Katcher, Matt Rossell, Ingrid Newkirk and Dennis Kucinich. “Skin Trade” covers the fur industry like no other film has ever done – from the history of the fur trade to consumer fraud to the environmental toll of tanneries to truth-in-labeling legislation... systematically debunks the most common myths around fur, such as warmth, fashion, and the Canadian Fur Council’s laughable “Fur is Green” campaign. Speaking of fur... will Israel be the first country to ban fur, all together? Michal Lewin-Epstein's article on Huffington Post: "Ninety-five percent of Israel's textile products are imported from China and real furred items are occasionally mislabeled as fake fur, deceiving both the retailers and the consumers. A survey, commissioned by the International Anti-Fur Coalition and Let the Animals Live, conducted immediately after the February 2009 media investigation, showed that 86% of Israelis believe killing animals for fur is immoral. Moreover, nearly 80% back a bill calling for ban of fur trade in Israel. This media exposure and public support, together with the long-standing joint efforts of the International Anti-Fur Coalition and the Israeli organization Let the Animals Live, recently pressured Israeli Members of Knesset to endorse a law that would limit or eliminate the fur trade in Israel." Read the FULL ARTICLE.

DBTV: No Girls Allowed! An Interview w/ SKINNY BASTARD's Rory Freedman

TheDiscerningBrute — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:38:58 +0000

Skinny Bitch and friend of The Discerning Brute, Rory Freedman has done it again. But this time, she's going for the family jewels! I had some time to call up this savvy bitch on Skype and get the scoop on everything from erectile dysfunction and 'whack & sniff' testing, to prostate health and the hundreds of buff vegan athletes. If you're a guy that doesn't want a gut to be your rite of passage, then check this out. Skinny Bastard will knock your jock-strap off with hard-hitting truths and no-nonsense advice. Say goodbye to that beer-gut and hello to hard-bodied handsomeness. Your heart, your brain, and your libido will thank you. Get the friggin' Book, and enter to win an awesome prize! Video Still:

Film Fundraiser at The Peter Max Studio w/ Amazing Food & Celeb Guests!

TheDiscerningBrute — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:26:35 +0000

I am embarking upon the production of a feature documentary film called “Standardized Testing” in collaboration with Kelly Overton of PATH (People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats).

This pioneering, controversial and hilarious film follows PATH founder Kelly Overton, an overachieving activist who has degrees from Harvard, Tulane, Columbia and UMASS, as he attempts to return his diplomas and get his tuition refunded in an effort to bring attention to the dangerous and wasteful biomedical research being done at the universities.

In order to begin production on the film, the legendary artist Peter Max (http://www.petermax.com/) and activist Mary Max (http://www.kindgreenplanet.org/) have offered to host a production launch party - featuring food, drink, and special celebrity guests!

To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.ppath.org. .. . . Special guests include: Golden Girl - Rue McClanahan, Actress -Ally Sheedy, International Phenomenon- Princess Superstar, CNN Commentator -Jane Velez-Mitchell, Glamazon Lifestyle Guru- Chloé Jo Berman, Healthy Chef - Alexandra Jamieson, and yours truly, The Discerning Brute- Joshua Katcher. More special guests to be announced! Featuring food & drink from 4 Course Vegan, Candle Cafe, Vegan Treats Bakery, Tuthilltown Spirits and Blackwell’s Organic Gelato! Friday, June 19th 2009 6:30 to 8:30 pm The Max Studio 37 West 65th Street, 7th Floor New York City I would love for you to join me, and tickets start at just $100, and all proceeds go to PATH’s efforts to produce the film.

$100 per individual ticket
$350 for ticket and signed & dedicated Peter Max poster
$1,000 for ticket and signed & dedicated Peter Max poster and signed & dedicated The Art of Peter Max book*

To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.ppath.org Pass the word on Facebook!