Noy Chanthavisouk

The Buddhist AF Podcast

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Welcome to The Buddhist AF. What started as a personal project—recording stories for an audience of one, my son—has grown into something much bigger. I wanted him to know who his father was, to hear my stories, in case I wasn’t able to tell them to him myself as he grew older. But as the show progressed, something unexpected happened. I began receiving messages from people around the world, sharing how much these stories have helped them. The Buddhist AF has become more than just my journey—it’s a space for connection, reflection, and growth. Thanks for listening. Become a supporter of this po...

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Noy Chanthavisouk

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Health

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Session 67: Birthdays was the worst days. 17.05.2025

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

Session 66: Delaware... 04.05.2025

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

Session 65: Revolutionary War Side Quests 18.04.2025

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

Session 64: Ubon Refugee Camps 07.04.2025

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

Session 63: Cryptids of New Hampshire 31.03.2025

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/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6...

Session 62: Chasing History the Genocide in Cambodia 21.03.2025

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/buddhistaf Become a suppo...

Session 61: The Buddhist AF Book Club - Norse Mythology 16.03.2025

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

Session 60: The Granite State 11.03.2025

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

Session 59: Lowered SUVs - Style Over Substance? 03.03.2025

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 clearance and then remove the very thing it was built 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 .

Session 58: Quirks 18.02.2025

Tonight… We take a look at my quirks and 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/buddhista Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 57: Cars 11.02.2025

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

Session 56: 2025 03.02.2025

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

Session 55: My Little Notebook 27.01.2025

Tonight… I talk about my creative process and why having written notes has always been so important to me. How ideas move from thought to paper—and why that step matters. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 54: Stranger Danger 20.01.2025

Tonight… I talk about how much I don’t like talking to people. Which is strange, considering I’ve been a salesman, a hibachi chef, a sushi chef, and even a professional wrestler. Somehow, all of that exists alongside crippling social anxiety. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support...

Session 53: Whatever, We're still moving. 06.01.2025

Tonight… I have an awkward but necessary conversation with Alex about Chris Benoit. We talk about moving—this time, it’s actually happening. And I reflect on what it means to be completely gutted, because sometimes that’s how you know you did right as a parent. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podca...

Session 51: Where have I been? 09.12.2024

Tonight… Where have I been? A health update, my very first Christmas, and the debut of The Chanthavisouk Awards. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 50 DLC: Doctor Visit! 01.11.2024

Tonight… Bad neeeeews, everybody. I found out I’m diabetic. There’s no sugarcoating it— I’d probably eat that too. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 50: The Ticking Time Bomb In Me 29.10.2024

Tonight… I reveal the ticking time bomb living in my right kidney. That’s right—we’re talking about a kidney stone. And not just any kidney stone. This one’s a doozy. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 49: Why did I spend $200 on a fish? 22.10.2024

Tonight… This episode is a little delayed because I’m under the weather. But in brighter news, I bought a plant. And I bought a fish. Small wins still count. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 48: Anxiety Huh! What is it good for? 14.10.2024

Tonight… We talk about anxiety—where it comes from, and how much of it I create myself. I revisit a journal Alex once gave me and work through a few of the questions it asks. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Session 47: Endure 07.10.2024

Tonight… I talk about competition. We somehow end up back at field day again. And just to be clear— I am not Iron Man. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Who needs sleep anyway? 01.10.2024

Tonight… Sleep deprivation hits hard. I question how much sleep is healthy, whether too much is dangerous, briefly consider the possibility of identity theft, and take comfort in the one thing that still makes sense: fried chicken. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Zero Zero Seven Three Seven Three Five Nine Six Three 25.09.2024

Tonight… I talk about dying without ever beating Mike Tyson. We somehow pivot to the Russian Federation. And I give you far more statistics about this podcast than you ever asked for—or needed. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

Brothers In Arms 15.09.2024

Tonight… The Grand Tour comes to an end. There’s dodgeball. There’s talk of winning 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 .

If It Fits! 07.09.2024

Tonight… We talk about Alex starting second grade, my new-to-me car, why I sounded like that in the last episode, and why—at least in theory—I want to dominate the Cayman Islands. Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support .

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