I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha with Lee Mack & Neil Webster
Comedian Lee Mack has long had an interest in Buddhism, mindfulness and the possibility of leading a more spiritual life. After a few years of dabbling in meditation, he feels the time has come to decide once and for all whether he should seriously seek spiritual enlightenment. ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha’ is a new podcast which finds Lee and his friend Neil taking their first (often clumsy) steps on the road to Nirvana. From picking which type of Buddhism to follow, to contemplating what a woodland creature would say to you if you asked it the time; Lee and Neil explore the principles and practices of Buddhism in a way that spiritual practice has never been explored before… Possibly for very good reason. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
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February 10, 2023 • 1 min
Neil Webster (co-host of the podcast 'I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha' with Lee Mack) is back with a new podcast, all about his continuing investigation into the world of enlightenment, non-duality and all things mindful. You could say he's going it alone, but Neil would argue that as we are all ultimately one entity, we're all going together. But just to be clear, he is going it alone. Neil will bring you interviews, field reports...
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February 7, 2022 • 2 mins
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Feast is Feast is hosted by TV Chef Big Zuu and it’s all about the celebration of food across different cultures, communities and generations. In each episode Big Zuu and his guest chat about their relationship with food and the role food has played in their lives.
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December 3, 2021 • 44 mins
Here's the second part of Neil's chat, with the endlessly patient Michael Taft. Get ready for Neil to introduce the concept of Trigger's broom into the spiritual arena and see if Michael encounters any questions he simply can't answer.
If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/michael-w-taft
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November 26, 2021 • 42 mins
One of our favourite guests, Michael Taft, returned this week for an exquisite conversation. Neil discusses the affect that daily meditation has had on him and whether it's possible to experience a meditative state whilst asleep.
If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/michael-w-taft
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November 19, 2021 • 28 mins
Although Neil in no way claims to be an expert, you've asked him for a guided meditation and so, here it is! Take a moment. Breathe. Allow the thoughts to come if they do and let them go away on their own. Enjoy!
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November 5, 2021 • 53 mins
This week, Neil is joined by author, film-maker and musician, Jamie Catto. It's straight into the action in this episode, as they discuss desires, anxiety, enlightenment and plenty more besides!
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October 17, 2021 • 47 mins
Here it is! The second part of Neil's chat with Rupert Spira. Rupert explains the love that you feel for your neighbour and the search for happiness.
If you'd like to test Lee & Neil's egos, you can vote for the podcast at The National Comedy Awards 2021, here: https://www.thenationalcomedyawards.com/
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October 8, 2021 • 52 mins
And now for something completely different...! Join Neil as he sits down with author and teacher of non-duality, Rupert Spira.
If you'd like to try out the Mooji meditation which Neil mentioned, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbZnL6mTtLA
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September 29, 2021 • 62 mins
Well this must be a surprise, surely? Lee & Neil return in an episode that's been a long time coming! Find out where they've both been, what they've been doing and what the future holds.
If you'd like to try out the Mooji meditation which Neil mentioned, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vMEoPgg-PE
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July 5, 2021 • 10 mins
Neil makes it very clear that "this is not an episode". He insisted the (not) episode was called that and it's also the first thing he says in the (not) episode. So, are we all absolutely clear? This is NOT an episode.
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June 9, 2021 • 84 mins
In a bumper episode before a few weeks break, Lee & Neil discuss Alan Watts, Stoicism and Subreddits (?), before it becomes all too obvious why everyone needs a break!
If you'd like to read the book which Neil mentioned, it's called The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts.
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June 2, 2021 • 60 mins
Because you very kindly keep sending your emails, it's only right that Lee & Neil should read them out from time to time! Is all of this just a 'midlife crisis', what was Neil's big showbiz moment and who is Clive?? Find out!
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May 26, 2021 • 54 mins
Two things you ought to know: 1) Lee's microphone broke this week and 2) Lee had far too much coffee before recording this episode. Aside from that, after Neil has been on about it for weeks, the focus is finally upon that podcast episode he told you to listen to... Ram Dass - Battle Between Mind & Heart. Let's see what happens!
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May 19, 2021 • 57 mins
Perhaps in an attempt to further demonstrate that he has the most understanding wife in the world, Neil went away in his camper van this week, on his own, for three nights. Find out how he got on after he kept an audio diary of his experience and just imagine what the neighbouring campers must have thought!
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May 12, 2021 • 64 mins
35 episodes in and it's time for Lee & Neil's first ever guest! Join them as they chat to meditation teacher, author and podcaster Michael Taft! See if Neil can hold it together and behave himself as he speaks to his "current squeeze"!
If you'd like to listen to the podcast episode that Neil mentioned, search on your chosen podcast platform for "Ram Dass Here And Now" - Episode 32: Battle Between Mind and Heart
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May 5, 2021 • 47 mins
To say that this weeks episode didn't go to plan would be a considerable understatement, but you can always rely on Lee & Neil to come with something when there are problems in The Bay Area.
There's also plenty for you to look at in the meantime, before things get back on track next week!
If you'd like to watch some of Michael Taft's "Nondual Awareness" videos, you can find them here: https://deconstructingyourself.com/nondu...
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April 28, 2021 • 44 mins
Let's not mess about, because there's some BIG news this week! Find out what's been going on behind the scenes and what's coming soon! Plus, following last weeks homework, Lee & Neil discuss Alan Watts and Neil reveals how he's been getting on with the "Lumenate" app.
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April 21, 2021 • 53 mins
Have you done your homework? Don't worry if you haven't, because neither has Lee. This week Neil wants to talk about "The Egg" by Andy Weir and though it might help if you've read/seen it and had time to take it in, Lee proves that this is not 100% necessary.
If you'd like to watch the Alan Watts video as mentioned in this episode, just tap the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckiNNgfMKcQ
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April 14, 2021 • 50 mins
If you were in doubt about how many new things Neil could be 'in to', then prepare yourself. The rest of you won't be surprised to hear that Neil has found something else that he thinks is "the best thing ever". There's also a trip into Lee's garden and a very long callback to an early episode of Not Going Out.
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April 7, 2021 • 53 mins
Lee was not in a good way this week! His back was giving him a very hard time and a bag of frozen peas was hastily arranged to get him through the recording. Of course, he soldiered on very bravely, but not without mentioning it every few minutes. Amongst the moans and groans, you can expect mention of Russell Brand, Michael Taft and yet more chat about jigsaws.
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