The topic of plant-based meat alternatives is explored in the podcast episodes, highlighting the environmental benefits and potential to disrupt the traditional meat industry.

In the episode 'How You Can Taste Food Like A Flavor Chemist', Marie Wright, a flavorist, discusses the challenges involved in replicating the taste of real meat in plant-based alternatives. This provides insight into the scientific and technical aspects of developing these products.

The episode 'Eat the Change with Seth Goldman' delves deeper into the vision for using plant-based meat alternatives as a vehicle for social and environmental change, addressing the significant environmental benefits and the importance of addressing food waste and promoting biodiversity.