The Buddhist AF Podcast

Tonight...I celebrate the misery of others.I walked a total of 100K steps in 4 days.And I need a camera up my bottom.Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBuy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJBuy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGmTip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight...I introduce myself to a whole new audience.I talk about my depression this time of year.I wrote a book (Link Below!)Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBuy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJBuy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGmTip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…After the warnings,After the machines,After the futures we feared…we ask one final question: what makes a life worth living?Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBuy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJBuy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGmTip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Survival starts to look like suspicion,Safety becomes something you can buy,And the law begins to forget who it was meant to protect.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight...I get a new phone,I put down my new phone,I have too many phones.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Nothing goes unseen,Privacy becomes a memory,And freedom slowly dissolves under perfect observation.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight...Alex rides a subway,I play some video games,And I also eat alone.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The machines keep producing,The systems stop needing us,And the meaning of a human life drifts away from labor.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Reality becomes optional,Escape feels like mercy,And the most comfortable prison is the one we log into willingly.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight...I finally finish The VeilguardI inspired someoneI heard cowsSocials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The air becomes something you can’t trust,Nature turns into a memory instead of a home,And the future arrives wearing the consequences we tried not to see.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight..I don't see my shadow,I am a Metal Rooster,And that makes me a Hard Co...Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The future stops changing our world and starts changing us,Enhancement becomes expectation,And the line between human and machine begins to disappear.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…War loses its uniforms,Conflict stops announcing itself,And the most dangerous battles happen where you’re not allowed to look.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

I'm sad to announce that my cohost Barbara the Snake Plant has passes away.  Thoughts and prayers are welcome.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The future doesn’t arrive with explosions,Control doesn’t need villains,And artificial intelligence stops feeling futuristic — and starts feeling normal.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We mistake warnings for aesthetics,We confuse the future with fashion,And we ask why cyberpunk feels less like science fiction and more like a weather report.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I build a brand-new computer and realize I no longer understand the box I’m building.I remember when a 13-inch television was peak human achievement and nobody questioned it.And I turn 45—discovering that it’s equal parts terrifying, liberating, and strangely freeing to stop pretending you’re young and start enjoying being experienced.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I realize that 2026 means I’m turning 45—and that number hits a little harder than I expected.I talk about drifting through life, choosing focus over distraction, and why one big game at a time suddenly makes a lot of sense.And I discover that the best moments aren’t the loud ones, but the quiet ones—like singing in the car with Alex.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…It’s New Year’s Eve, and I’m home by myself.I take a look back at 2025—what it gave me, what it took, and what it taught me.And then, because it feels appropriate,I talk about what I’d do if I won the lottery.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I fall for the lie that Toys R Us is back.I bring my son to what I thought would be a core memory.And I find out that my childhood was charged $14.99 by a calendar store. A reflection on nostalgia, rebranding our past, and why it’s better to let memories rest—and make new ones instead.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafThank you to my good friend Tim Howell once again.  You can find Tim at these various socials.Instagram - @junkiegamer4Youtube - @junkiegamerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We talk about having too many games to play—why we used to run old games into the ground, even when they weren’t great,and how having endless options isn’t always a good thing.I also check in after a small health scare earlier this week.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We talk about why this year hasn’t felt quite as magical as Christmases past.I introduce you to my new co-host, Barbara.We reunite with our monkey.And somehow, along the way, we connect pro wrestling, J.K. Rowling,and porn.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We talk about Thanksgiving—what it means to a lot of us,how it lands differently as the years go by,and why Black Friday just isn’t what it used to be.Also, I’m starting to think my friend in the Russia may have gone missing.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We’re back.Thank you to everyone who stuck around while we were gone.And a special hello to my friend in the Russian Federationand my new friend in Iraq.It’s good to be back.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Just popping in to say I’m still alive.We’ve been busy packing for the move, which means recording had to take a back seat for a bit.I’m still waiting to hear back from my Russian friend,and I’ll be off the air until next month while we get settled.I’ll see you then.As always—Baw Phen Ngyung.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I attempt to explain how to start a podcast.It goes about as well as you’d expect.There are tangents, lost thoughts,and a surprise shout-out to a listener in Russia.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Just a quick update—I’m tired. Very tired.We’ve signed a new lease, which means we won’t be in this awful place much longer.Will I miss it?Somewhat. There are a lot of memories tied to these walls.Oh—and somewhere in all of this, I became a published author.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…There’s a lot of good news to catch up on—new developments, new momentum, and more projects on the horizon to keep me busy.I finally finished Hogwarts Legacy…and then there’s the small matter of living in Derry, New Hampshire.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I check in on what I’ve been up to—still playing Hogwarts Legacy (no Quidditch, sadly),and reading about the mysterious Bridgewater Triangle.The main conversation, though, is about separation—not from my wife, don’t worry—but from the podcast itself.I talk through the idea of breaking it into clearer lanes for stories, history, and mythology,and what that might look like going forward.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I’m recovering from last week’s breakdown.Alex is back in school, I’m fighting off a cold,and we ease back in with talk of my new favorite gameand just how many copies of one game I apparently own.Healing, routine, and comfort topics.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We start out light—a new phone and my thoughts on subscription software.Then the conversation takes a darker turn,as I talk honestly about a downward spiral I didn’t see coming.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We dive into the world of at-home DNA testing kits—from 23andMe to AncestryDNA.What these tests actually reveal, how your genetic data is used,and the ethical questions around privacy and consent that don’t get talked about enough.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We explore the often-missed signs of male depression—the ones that don’t always look like sadness,but still cut just as deep.Anger, withdrawal, silence, and the things that get overlooked when we don’t know what to look for. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We ask a hard question: why is it so difficult for men to talk about mental health?This episode unpacks the quiet pressures of masculinity, the hidden cost of emotional repression,and how those patterns take a toll over time.Whether you’re struggling yourself or trying to better understand the men in your life,this is a conversation worth having.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…After a brief life update, we talk about how different cultures approach child sleep.Scandinavian outdoor sleeping, Japanese co-sleeping,and what these traditions say about comfort, safety, and trust.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We talk about dreams—what they might mean,why we’re so obsessed with interpreting them,and why Sigmund Freud was… well, kind of a freak.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Just a quick update on what’s going on.I’m tired.And wishing you a happy Memorial Day.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I talk about a short hiatus,Alex’s birthday,and how I spent my own.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We dive into the state of Delaware—largely because I realized I knew almost nothing about it.History, context, and a genuine attempt to learn something new.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We take a look at the side quests of the American Revolutionary War.The battles, stories, and strange moments that unfolded across New Englandwhile the “main storyline” was happening elsewhere.History off the critical path—but no less important.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We talk about life in refugee camps.How they weren’t as rosy as I once imagined,and the real sacrifices refugees made just to create a sense of normalcy.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I talk about the cryptids of New Hampshire—the Wood Devils of Coos County and the Pigman of Northfield.I share my own experience, my theory on why we see these things at all,and, somehow, officially declare myself an Ancient Astronaut Theorist.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Chasing History turns to the genocide in Cambodia.This was a difficult episode—one where I came face to face with survivors and listened to their stories.It’s heavy, necessary, and handled with care.Please give it a listen.Correction: I misspoke in the episode—it was approximately 25% of the Cambodian population, not 25k%.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We do a deep dive into Norse Mythology—why I love it, why I can’t put it down,and what keeps pulling me back to these stories.I also want to acknowledge the black cloud surrounding the author right now.If you choose to skip this episode, I completely understand.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…I talk about my home state of New Hampshire.What it’s given me, what it hasn’t,and whether I’m convincing myself to stay—or finally listening to what I already know.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We dive into the automotive world to talk about a trend that continues to puzzle me: lowered SUVs.Why take a vehicle designed for utility and ground clearanceand then remove the very thing it was built for?Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…We take a look at my quirksand the strange little things that drive me to this particular kind of madness.Patterns, habits, and the reasons behind them.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…In this longer episode, we talk about the cars in my life.The ones that carried me forward, the ones I learned from,and how each of them marks a different chapter of who I was at the time.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…There was supposed to be a longer episode.But this felt more fitting, all things considered.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.