The Buffer
Man's Search for Muscle
Discussing philosophical concepts that can apply to fitness and physique development
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Apr 11, 2026
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Episodes
SWEAT by Geoffrey Verity Schofield - review 12.11.2021 11:33
Unbiased, honest review of the fitness, exercise book and whether you should buy it
Top 10 Lessons learned from Greg Doucette 11.11.2021 41:09
Video: https://youtu.be/EPlxiIekHrw Blog: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/top-10-lessons-learned-from-greg-doucette/
Superman needs to be saved 22.10.2021 15:53
A rant on what DC is doing with Superman.
The most important yet easily overlooked mindsets for progress 19.10.2021 21:19
Okay, this one gets a little philosophical... mindsets required to grow. I discuss Russell Brand, the Happiness Hypothesis and the Coddling of the American mind by Johnathan Haidt as well as The Tools by Phil Stutz.
The dark side of body transformation challenges 15.10.2021 17:59
Physique transformation challenges are fun and can help give you structure for your goals, but they also have downsides to be aware of... #fitness #bodybuilding #weightloss #exercise #muscle
Review of Steve Shaw's Team Massive 09.10.2021 26:24
Massive Iron's Steve Shaw has launched a private discord server service. Here's my honest review...
How to ensure optimal progress 01.10.2021 17:35
A method to optimize results. #fitness #exercise #diet
The 2 most important factors for building muscle 30.09.2021 10:10
After having done several different programs this year, these are the principles I find to be most important! #fitness #bodybuilding #muscle #exercise
Why Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts are more conservative? 24.09.2021 34:08
Or perhaps the question is why conservatives are more.likely to care about fitness... It might be about a deep sense of meaning, accountability, control of their own body/results OR a reaction to the powerlessness of their opponents who use government to impose their will
Why are you doing this?? 23.09.2021 22:50
Coming to terms with why we want something and how that can help us perform our best
Coping with hopelessness 21.09.2021 27:09
When we see evils in the world being rewarded it can leave us feeling hollow. I'm talking through those feelings following Justin Trudeau winning the election amid hatred for his own people
Canada's election day 20.09.2021 17:33
Oh jeeeeez... What will determine the federal election? Thinking or ideology?
Don't let them shut you up & the mandatory vaccines debate 17.09.2021 17:37
The shit seems never ending. Whether it's Philip DeFranco, Joy Reid, Bill Nye, Simu Liu or other extremists trying to shut you up.
Nicki Minaj, Alana McLaughlin & vaccine passports... Don't be a lemming! 16.09.2021 21:43
More instances of people turning their backs on their beliefs: Nicki Minaj vs Joy Reid, Alana McLaughlin vs Celine Provost (via Disney), and the local government restrictions. I also talk about falsified studies people use to try to prove their previous beliefs. #news #mma #science
Beliefs can limit us 15.09.2021 15:27
When beliefs become dogmatic we can turn our back on our own principles
My new (old) training program 14.09.2021 18:34
What I will be doing next.... Hint: it's high intensity #fitness #exercise #training #bodybuilding
How to get off your ass and get into action 11.09.2021 18:28
Creating that burst of motivation and inspiration to drive you into working towards your goals
Aim at Nothing, Hit nothing: a profound movie quote 09.09.2021 15:57
The Shang-Chi movie quote (which is strikingly similar to Zig Ziglar's quote) is one worth thinking about
How to destroy relationships 07.09.2021 14:08
My thoughts on heightened emotions and perceptions took on a whole new meaning while dealing with family drama
Rethinking privilege 03.09.2021 21:32
My views on this concept have adapted somewhat to a deeper understanding of what's going on, thanks in part to realization that I was doing something unwise
Transitioning from one cut to the next 02.09.2021 15:30
I'm about to start the million step challenge
Vaxholes - when memes go wrong 30.08.2021 9:22
Little rant about a viral vaccination research meme
Ben Pakulski's 3-phase process for physical transformation review 30.08.2021 5:27
Review of Ben's latest project
Your body my choice - Justin Trudeau wants to take away choice for your own body 27.08.2021 14:58
The mandatory vaccinations in Canada and how they demonstrate authoritarian philosophy
Greg Doucette vs Geoffrey Schofield - what are the practical takeaways 27.08.2021 15:58
I don't usually like getting caught up in YouTube drama but this got me thinking about such things as how we are perceived and how that impacts our legacy
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