BMAS?! (with Buddha And The Beard)

Your favorite show is on a mid season break (we already miss you too). Today we're revisiting our conversation which served as our crash course into BDSM with our friend Goddess Bria.

We would try to explain what happens over the course of this conversation but you wouldn't believe us if we did, so just press play and if you have kids around you might want to put airpods in or be ready to explain what scat play is.

Music you hear at the top and bottom of the show is all by @unstoppablebuddha

Editing, Production, and Vibes by @hughzeau

As usual, BMAS FUBU IYKYK 

On our mid season finale we sit down for an extended conversation, with friend of the show, Keenan Scott II, who is a playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer of original work from Queens, New York. We discuss how he went from being a shy kid unable to remember his words at a DC open mic to now being one of seven Black playwrights leading the reopening of Broadway this fall (yeah, that Broadway). 

This episode is for anyone that has experienced failure, rejection and set backs of any kind; Keenan shows that when doors don't open for you, it might just be time to build a new house (in the middle of NYC). A moment that has now been over 10 years in the making ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ makes its debut at the Golden Theater this Friday, Oct 1st. Under normal circumstances Buddha and the Beard would be scalping tickets out front but since this is the homie, you can grab your tickets here https://thoughtsofacoloredman.com/ 

We finally have an episode this season we can share with our moms, but if you need content for your inner Hugh (and pre pandemic Buddha) feel free to catch up with our recent Back-burner episode. As usual each and every episode of BMAS is FUBU, IYKYK.

Apparently 50% of people in relationships have one person they're keeping warm in case their relationship ends. Think about it, that means either you or your significant other has your potential replacement on standby. Let us all join in our newfound ain't shit-ness and process by letting us break down back burner relationships for you. 

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Intro and Outro music by @UnstoppableBuddha

Produced & Edited by @HughZeau

As usual, BMAS FUBUIYKYK

Music:

Free Range by Mona Wonderlick

Deep Blue by Pold

You & I by Soyb & Amine Maxwell

Did you know that roughly 500 to 1,000 Americans die yearly due to masturbation related incidents? Neither did I until I googled it, so that number might not be completely accurate, but I digress. 

In this weeks mini episode we discuss a person that suffered a near death experience at the hands of their own hands...(i'm sorry I had to do it).

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Why do some men settle down? We kind of address that today, as well as why farting in front of your significant other should be considered a relationship milestone.

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For those of you just tuning in here's a quick reminder of what we discussed last week

What do the Electric Slide and this weeks episode have in common? IYKYK

#BMAS

We're baccckkk, still using our ain't shit powers for good. Sorry for the wait but we have a brand new name, a new sound, with your favorite hosts. Tell us what you think and what you might be looking forward to this season

New name but the same terrible hosts. We take a moment to address the name change (for the first and last time ). Make sure you listen to the trailer and share with a friend

Take a walk down memory lane with your favorite hosts as we discuss what we learned so this season on fatherhood, the world of a dominatrix, and much more. Hugh also contemplates a possible career shift in this episode, so, listen, like, subscribe and most important, wear your mask. 

This week we explore our own experiences with depression and the ways it showed up in our relationships.

An important note for those that may be suffering from depression, there is always help available so please don't choose to suffer in silence. For our listeners in the NY, DC and MD area please check out, TheraMatch (https://www.instagram.com/theramatch/) to be matched with a licensed therapist near you. If you have any other resources feel free to share those with us on our instagram and we'll be spread the word.

Your hosts have two very different levels of comfort related to saying 'I love you' so today we share our own (sometimes awkward)  experiences related to those three little words. 

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Buddha and the Beard discuss fragile egos (no, not Tory) and rejection from both the perspective of the receiver and giver--the  truth is that it can hurt from either side (but clearly much more from the former rather than the latter).  

Make sure you follow us on IG @buddhaandthebeard where we have a very special announcement coming this week!

With the release of Usher's latest song "Bad Habits' your favorite public servants address some aspects of cheating. This week we explore everything from when temptation first hits, to a failed attempt at cheating, and finally how to spot a cheater. 

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Trigger warning, this weeks episode explores the unexpected loss of children during pregnancy. We understand this subject may be sensitive for many of our listeners so we wanted to provide you with this warning before you listen.

This week our guest Will White, recounts the experience of losing two children during pregnancy within a year of each other. We explore some of the situations surrounding the loss, the many ways in which grief can take form, and all the feelings surrounding these moments you seldom hear about.  We would like to  send our love to Walker White and Dillan White, as well as the whole White family for the strength they have displayed and the hope they give us. 

An episode that started as an introduction into the world of BDSM and Kink helped us realized there is no way it could all be captured in one conversation, but we still tried though. Join us as we discuss BDSM and Kink through the eyes of a  professional dominatrix and kink educator. 

From Fin-Domme to Pro-Domme, SPH to scat play (if you don't know what it is, you will today) we learned there isn't a kink too big or too small, unless of course, you're into SPH. On the outside this may all look easy, but it is an art form that can not survive without consent, commitment, and authenticity. 

Whether you're looking to learn more about becoming a dominatrix or maybe the sub life is the life for you, we discuss the many ways you can get connected. Special thanks to the Goddess and the Black Domme Sorority.

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While your hosts have been in multiple relationships at any given time, we can't say it was always (ever) something every participating party was aware of (we own the ain't shit-ness of that statement). Apparently 'you aint gotta lie to kick it' is real. Join us as we explore more about Polyamory from friend to the show and author of the research paper "Open to Love: Polyamory and The "Black American", Chris Smith. 

If you want to hear more about polyamory (aka Ethical Ho-ing), being black and poly, threesomes/foursomes/moresomes, and a portion of the show dedicated specifically to ignorant questions make sure you don't miss this weeks episode!

If you're interested in some additional resources on how to learn more about polyamory feel free to visit our Instagram page @buddhaandthebeard for all of that information.

Your favorite public servants are back for a second season where they continue to use their 'aint sh*t' powers for good. On today's episode we discuss commitment, all the fears tied to is and describe exactly what f.o.m. WAP is. 

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Its our season finale! 

As entanglements start to surface left and right we created a quick how to guide for how to manage the Aug (side) in your life. Since jealousy tends to surface at some point in these situations we discuss that as well.  

We're taking a few weeks off but we have a special event coming 8/16/20, make sure you follow @buddhaandthebeard for details!

Men, we've all been here, Women (partners) by default, you've been there too. You started with the best of intentions, but somehow it happens before you know it. Some call it involuntary, some premature, whatever you want to call it,  it's embarrassing, so of course we're bringing ourselves to the red table this week. 

Growing up there are always moments where your parents impart life- long lessons to you. In Buddha's case he was taught about responsibility, and the Beard learned what a 'Mistress' was.

Happy Father's Day! Bònn Fèt dè Pè! Follow us on IG @buddhaandthebeard 

P.S. Arrest Breonna Taylor's killers

This past week was an emotional shart and we didn't want to proceed with business as usual because nothing is as usual now. However, when emotions are running high, self-care becomes all the more necessary and while we ourselves aren't at 100%, we wanted to get together to give you a bit of an escape (before we all get back out there). 

This week we cover: P Diddy, saggy titties, pocket full of dough (in no particular order, and if you didn't rap that we shouldn't be friends, if you just went back to rap that, we're back on track)

Due to recent events effecting our culture, we decided to use our platform and speak our truths about the injustices plaguing our sisters and brothers on today's episode. 

Sex with your ex seems taboo, but in reality just about everyone does it. Is it healthy? Destructive? Worth it? Or, just like alcohol, should it be enjoyed responsibly. We dig into the good and the bad from our perspective. 

What are we? Reading that alone makes you feel a way, doesn't it? We've all either been on the giving or receiving end of this, and it rarely ever turns out well, so we explore why.

We're once again using our 'ain't shit' powers for good and addressing how much breakups suck (as if you didn't already know), how we addressed those periods in our lives (spoiler alert: not the best), and how we learned to move on with our lives (eventually). 

Ghosting, the two of us have done it, A LOT, and had it done to us (karma, I guess). It sucks to be the person that is excited by the potential of a person they met only for them to disappear without an explanation. The lack of closure tends to bother anyone and it's not always your fault, but sometimes, it is. In this episode we're going to explore so reasons why for those that never got closure from us.

/gostiNG/ (n): the practice of ending a personal relationships with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication