The Buddhist AF Podcast
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 podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.
Episodes
- I go to Rochester
- I buy a Steamdeck
- I Google the Balearic Islands
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- I watched the fubol.
- I talk the fubol.
- I am the futbol?
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What does it mean to be a good father?
In the final episode of our Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month special, I reflect on fatherhood, time, vulnerability, and the lessons we pass down to our children. From chasing paychecks to realizing my son doesn’t want more things—he wants more of me—this episode asks a question many men quietly carry:
Am I building a life, ...
- I drank a beer
- I rant about Motorola
- I forget my lines.
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For many men, the answer is harder than we'd like to admit.
In this Father's Day special, I reflect on childhood, friendship, Legos, GoldenEye, stuffed animals, and the quiet lessons my son has taught me about wonder, imagination, and what it really means to find your tribe.
Maybe growing older isn't just about learning new things.
Maybe it's also about...
- I watch the World Cup.
- I talk about Left Handed People.
- I'm glad I didn't have Social Media in my 20's.
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In this episode, I share how professional wrestling became an unexpected outlet for my grief, fear, and self-doubt through my alter ego, Alex Mikado. From conquering a lifelong fear of heights to surviving a Grade 3 concussion and stepping into the world of MMA, this isn't a story about fighting—it's a story about survival.
We tal...
- I talk about the best bowl of Chili I've ever had.
- I reminice about a Subaru.
- I talk about small trees.
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Tonight...
- Men needing alone time.
- The silence the kills.
- I write new chapters.
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- I wake up from a nap.
- I bury the hatchet with Koreans.
- I make Ramen.
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In this Mental Health Awareness Month special, we dive into stress, isolation, addiction, emotional armor, and the quiet weight people carry every single day without anyone noticing.Becaus...
- I bought some pens.
- I bought a watch.
- I have an excuse.
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- I turned 45!
- I found my birthyear watch!
- I drank a lot of coffee!
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- I celebrate the misery of others.
- I walked a total of 100K steps in 4 days.
- And I need a camera up my bottom.
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- I introduce myself to a whole new audience.
- I talk about my depression this time of year.
- I wrote a book (Link Below!)
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Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ
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After the warnings,
After the machines,
After the futures we feared…
we ask one final question: what makes a life worth living?
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Survival starts to look like suspicion,
Safety becomes something you can buy,
And the law begins to forget who it was meant to protect.
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I get a new phone,
I put down my new phone,
I have too many phones.
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Nothing goes unseen,
Privacy becomes a memory,
And freedom slowly dissolves under perfect observation.
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Alex rides a subway,
I play some video games,
And I also eat alone.
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