Hear the replay at the link above (28 minutes and 30 seconds, audio .mp3). Thank you. Vegan Nation features an interview with The Esteemed Onions. October 20, 2026, 4 PM EDT. WCUW 91.3 FM wcuw.org/listen. Hosted by Marlene Narrow, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
The eponymous and mythic 1960s vegan vocal duo, The Esteemed Onions debut album, “We’re Free!”. 12 tracks all dealing with animal liberation & self empowerment. (Release: Nov 28, 2026) Each track is its own groovy trip. No AI was used! The Esteemed Onions consists of singers David Giardina and Geno Maurillo. Giardina is a vegan activist, singer & award winning independent filmmaker. Maurillo is also a long-standing animal liberation activist and singer. Dave & Geno bios
We’re Free!: “No Excuse”, “Last Goodbye” (and snippets of: “Ride Your Wave”, “Whether or Not”)
Snippet of The Esteemed Onions’ cover (2022) of “What Did You Learn In School Today” (1962)
Archived Vegan Nation shows on the WCUW 91.3 FM Worcester Community Radio website.
VEGAN NATION is a 1/2-hour radio show featuring vegan music, news, events and interviews. On-Air since 2015. Thank you for caring enough to hear & be heard. In The LOBE! PHOTOS
The Esteemed Onions music & interview Part 1: Oct 20th; Part 2: Oct 27, 2026
Courtesy Announcements:
1. Dave Giardina’s 3 Night Halloween Film Festival Oct 29, 30, 31 (online). Click on the link on the nights of the festival at 9pm e.s.t then click “join meeting” and “log in” to join the livestream: https://meet.jit.si/meatismurder
2. Vegan Trunk or Treat, Worcester, MA (335 Chandler St.) Oct 28 (6-8pm): ALL TREATS DISTRIBUTED MUST BE VEGAN – No animal products including: flesh, dairy, eggs, honey, whey, beeswax, pollen, carmine, cochineal, shellac, confectioners glaze, gelatin. Those decorating a vehicle trunk & distributing treats, arrive at 5pm. (If you don’t have a vehicle, you can bring and decorate a folding table.) All children must be chaperoned by a parent or guardian. RSVP to vegfest.org. Complimentary Go Max Go vegan chocolate bars at 10/28/26 event:
3. Halloween Costume DJ party & Fundraiser in the FrontRoom at WCUW Oct 31, 7pm
