The Buddhist AF Podcast

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Bec...

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/buddhistaf Beco...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Thank you to my good friend Tim Howell once again.  Yo...

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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become 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 Federation and my new friend in Iraq. It’s good to be back. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhis...

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/buddhistaf Become 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 forwar...

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 game and just how many copies of one game I apparently own. Healing, routine, and comfort topics. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/su...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/suppor...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/b...

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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become 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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .