Enlighten Up Bro! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/enlighten-up-bro Do you have problems? Have you ever questioned why those problems exist? Have you ever felt stuck? Do you find it more and more difficult to define what it means to be a good man? We are “Enlighten Up Bro!” a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. From family to finances, from health to current events, “Enlighten Up Bro!” will share the Buddhist answer to these topics. Buddhism teaches that life is a gift and enables each person to live the greatest life. This podcast aims to show us how. Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode! © 2026 SGI-USA fed4489a-8f6b-5729-a4df-7833fb8a7dd5 yes en Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:07 -0700 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:01:27 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/gSGryK9ktbQg-xIFY-0RJ9iW_9KaBTw-au_LR301WZw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lOWVh/ZjEzNzRlOGMzZjA0/NjczN2VjYjBjYjA3/YjI0ZC5wbmc.jpg Enlighten Up Bro! episodic SGI-USA Do you have problems? Have you ever questioned why those problems exist? Have you ever felt stuck? Do you find it more and more difficult to define what it means to be a good man? We are “Enlighten Up Bro!” a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. From family to finances, from health to current events, “Enlighten Up Bro!” will share the Buddhist answer to these topics. Buddhism teaches that life is a gift and enables each person to live the greatest life. This podcast aims to show us how. Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode! Do you have problems. SGI-USA No No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial 7 7 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial full c01a6a17-ad0e-49c1-bba8-f8b715e9b9de https://share.transistor.fm/s/36653cd0 What can older generations learn from the younger generation? How does Buddhism help bro’s navigate their daily lives? 

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, our Millennial hosts sat down with three Gen Z bros from San Diego, California Jordan, Isaiah and Dominic. Navigating the social challenges of high school under COVID-19 restrictions, learn from these three bros what they feel is the biggest misconception of Gen Z. From baggier jeans to questioning the why, hear what older generations can learn from the next generation! 

Timestamps:
00:00 Episode preview
00:58 Introduction
01:10 Host catch up
03:23 Introduction to Jordan, Isaiah, and Dom
09:18 What defined the Gen Z high school times?
16:46 What defined the Millennial high school times? 
21:17 What can older generation learn from Gen Z?
35:38 Skinny vs baggy jeans
41:31 Why do bros need Buddhism?
49:12 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro #men #genz #millennials #purpose #covid19 #highschool #menshealth #mentalhealth

]]> What can older generations learn from the younger generation? How does Buddhism help bro’s navigate their daily lives? 

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, our Millennial hosts sat down with three Gen Z bros from San Diego, California Jordan, Isaiah and Dominic. Navigating the social challenges of high school under COVID-19 restrictions, learn from these three bros what they feel is the biggest misconception of Gen Z. From baggier jeans to questioning the why, hear what older generations can learn from the next generation! 

Timestamps:
00:00 Episode preview
00:58 Introduction
01:10 Host catch up
03:23 Introduction to Jordan, Isaiah, and Dom
09:18 What defined the Gen Z high school times?
16:46 What defined the Millennial high school times? 
21:17 What can older generation learn from Gen Z?
35:38 Skinny vs baggy jeans
41:31 Why do bros need Buddhism?
49:12 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro #men #genz #millennials #purpose #covid19 #highschool #menshealth #mentalhealth

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 3032 What can older generations learn from the younger generation? How does Buddhism help bro’s navigate their daily lives? 

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, our Millennial hosts sat down with three Gen Z bros from San Diego, California Jordan, Isaiah and Dominic. Navigating the social challenges of high school under COVID-19 restrictions, learn from these three bros what they feel is the biggest misconception of Gen Z. From baggier jeans to questioning the why, hear what older generations can learn from the next generation! 

Timestamps:
00:00 Episode preview
00:58 Introduction
01:10 Host catch up
03:23 Introduction to Jordan, Isaiah, and Dom
09:18 What defined the Gen Z high school times?
16:46 What defined the Millennial high school times? 
21:17 What can older generation learn from Gen Z?
35:38 Skinny vs baggy jeans
41:31 Why do bros need Buddhism?
49:12 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro #men #genz #millennials #purpose #covid19 #highschool #menshealth #mentalhealth

]]> No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?! 6 6 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?! full a0a8c2cc-7a70-424f-be8a-c327b7c842e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fc52ac2 Does it ever feel like you’re lost and confused about what direction to take your future?

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we sat down with Steve Saperstein, a business owner from Boston. Finding himself lost and confused after graduating from college, Steve traveled the world, hitchhiking from Ireland to India. Eventually, after taking advice from a random woman in a train station, he ended up in Boston. Hear how Steve learned that Buddhism is not an absence of problems, but becoming a master problem solver.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Host catch up 
05:22 Intro to Steve!
10:38 Steve's story
17:41Steve's show and tell item
20:19 Got a problem?
21:33 Steve's answer
43:52 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#Buddhism #Bro #Men #business #life #problemsolving

]]> Does it ever feel like you’re lost and confused about what direction to take your future?

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we sat down with Steve Saperstein, a business owner from Boston. Finding himself lost and confused after graduating from college, Steve traveled the world, hitchhiking from Ireland to India. Eventually, after taking advice from a random woman in a train station, he ended up in Boston. Hear how Steve learned that Buddhism is not an absence of problems, but becoming a master problem solver.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Host catch up 
05:22 Intro to Steve!
10:38 Steve's story
17:41Steve's show and tell item
20:19 Got a problem?
21:33 Steve's answer
43:52 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#Buddhism #Bro #Men #business #life #problemsolving

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 2821 Does it ever feel like you’re lost and confused about what direction to take your future?

On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we sat down with Steve Saperstein, a business owner from Boston. Finding himself lost and confused after graduating from college, Steve traveled the world, hitchhiking from Ireland to India. Eventually, after taking advice from a random woman in a train station, he ended up in Boston. Hear how Steve learned that Buddhism is not an absence of problems, but becoming a master problem solver.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Host catch up 
05:22 Intro to Steve!
10:38 Steve's story
17:41Steve's show and tell item
20:19 Got a problem?
21:33 Steve's answer
43:52 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro 

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#Buddhism #Bro #Men #business #life #problemsolving

]]> Buddhism, Religion, Bro, Men, Business,Problem Solving, Life No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5: 120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace 5 5 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5: 120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace full 814f3386-7947-4762-ba03-9acaeacc48d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb8997b2 What can an ordinary dude do to contribute to world peace?

In March, 120 SGI-USA youth representatives, including Shota, Grady, and Kenichi, were invited for a US-Japan peace exchange in Hiroshima, the site of the first atomic bombing. Through warm encounters with local SGI Buddhists, a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and hearing stories of atomic bomb survivors, they arrive at a clear answer to this question—to treasure the person right in front of you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Host catch up 
05:25 What was our trip to Japan? 
12:53 Host Reflection
33:21 Summary of the trip
36:01 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #peace #Japan #nuclearweapons #menshealth #youngmen #atomicbomb #Hiroshima

]]> What can an ordinary dude do to contribute to world peace?

In March, 120 SGI-USA youth representatives, including Shota, Grady, and Kenichi, were invited for a US-Japan peace exchange in Hiroshima, the site of the first atomic bombing. Through warm encounters with local SGI Buddhists, a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and hearing stories of atomic bomb survivors, they arrive at a clear answer to this question—to treasure the person right in front of you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Host catch up 
05:25 What was our trip to Japan? 
12:53 Host Reflection
33:21 Summary of the trip
36:01 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #peace #Japan #nuclearweapons #menshealth #youngmen #atomicbomb #Hiroshima

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 2298 What can an ordinary dude do to contribute to world peace?

In March, 120 SGI-USA youth representatives, including Shota, Grady, and Kenichi, were invited for a US-Japan peace exchange in Hiroshima, the site of the first atomic bombing. Through warm encounters with local SGI Buddhists, a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and hearing stories of atomic bomb survivors, they arrive at a clear answer to this question—to treasure the person right in front of you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Host catch up 
05:25 What was our trip to Japan? 
12:53 Host Reflection
33:21 Summary of the trip
36:01 Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #peace #Japan #nuclearweapons #menshealth #youngmen #atomicbomb #Hiroshima

]]> Buddhism, Men, Peace, Bro, Japan, Hiroshima, Nuclear Weapons, Atomic Bomb, Young Men No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life 4 4 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life full 107a7dca-b48d-47d2-91f3-8324f0f234d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd8acdb2 What does purpose in life mean and how do you find it?
For this episode, we sat down with Josef, a proud Texan and high school football coach. Learn how Josef used Buddhism to call an audible in his once downward spiral life to teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom and football field. 

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Host catch up 
04:44 Guest Introduction
11:13 Josef's show and tell
16:26 Josef's journey in his Buddhist faith
24:26 Got a Problem? 
32:12Discussion with Josef
49:22Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #football #teaching #purpose #coaching #mission #life #youngmen #menshealth 

]]> What does purpose in life mean and how do you find it?
For this episode, we sat down with Josef, a proud Texan and high school football coach. Learn how Josef used Buddhism to call an audible in his once downward spiral life to teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom and football field. 

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Host catch up 
04:44 Guest Introduction
11:13 Josef's show and tell
16:26 Josef's journey in his Buddhist faith
24:26 Got a Problem? 
32:12Discussion with Josef
49:22Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #football #teaching #purpose #coaching #mission #life #youngmen #menshealth 

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 3091 What does purpose in life mean and how do you find it?
For this episode, we sat down with Josef, a proud Texan and high school football coach. Learn how Josef used Buddhism to call an audible in his once downward spiral life to teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom and football field. 

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Host catch up 
04:44 Guest Introduction
11:13 Josef's show and tell
16:26 Josef's journey in his Buddhist faith
24:26 Got a Problem? 
32:12Discussion with Josef
49:22Conclusion

Check out our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.bro
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro

Who Are We? 
Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 

#buddhism #bro  #men #football #teaching #purpose #coaching #mission #life #youngmen #menshealth 

]]> Buddhism, Bros, Men, Purpose, Teaching, Football No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro 3 3 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro full 4f282f66-a30f-46b3-8c9b-df86a2de9df1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32d50222 Wondering whether you should make that career switch or not?
For this episode, we got to hang out with Jesse, a once avoidant frat bro turned dedicated medical student. Learn how Jesse confronted   indecisiveness and Four Lokos through beefing up his Buddhist practice.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Host catch up 
06:14 Guest Introduction
08:40 Jesse's show and tell
12:01 Who is Jesse? 
28:02 Got a Problem? 
29:14 Discussion with Jesse
46:25 Conclusion

]]> Wondering whether you should make that career switch or not?
For this episode, we got to hang out with Jesse, a once avoidant frat bro turned dedicated medical student. Learn how Jesse confronted   indecisiveness and Four Lokos through beefing up his Buddhist practice.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Host catch up 
06:14 Guest Introduction
08:40 Jesse's show and tell
12:01 Who is Jesse? 
28:02 Got a Problem? 
29:14 Discussion with Jesse
46:25 Conclusion

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 2992 Wondering whether you should make that career switch or not?
For this episode, we got to hang out with Jesse, a once avoidant frat bro turned dedicated medical student. Learn how Jesse confronted   indecisiveness and Four Lokos through beefing up his Buddhist practice.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Host catch up 
06:14 Guest Introduction
08:40 Jesse's show and tell
12:01 Who is Jesse? 
28:02 Got a Problem? 
29:14 Discussion with Jesse
46:25 Conclusion

]]> No Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible! 3 3 Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible! full 43314c9f-51f3-4750-bbf5-4e25d8b4ac1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b4975a For this episode, we sat down with our big bro James—aka The XL Texan— where he discusses how Buddhism helped him become the partner that shows up.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Host catch up
05:05 Introduction to James
18:30 Asking James relationship questions
47:35 Conclusion

]]> For this episode, we sat down with our big bro James—aka The XL Texan— where he discusses how Buddhism helped him become the partner that shows up.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Host catch up
05:05 Introduction to James
18:30 Asking James relationship questions
47:35 Conclusion

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 SGI-USA SGI-USA 3172 For this episode, we sat down with our big bro James—aka The XL Texan— where he discusses how Buddhism helped him become the partner that shows up.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Host catch up
05:05 Introduction to James
18:30 Asking James relationship questions
47:35 Conclusion

]]> No Enlighten Up Bro! Ep#1: Goal Setting With Buddhist Bros 1 1 Enlighten Up Bro! Ep#1: Goal Setting With Buddhist Bros full aa1f09c2-c735-4c59-b183-e6e9a3414790 https://share.transistor.fm/s/caa624c5 Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro!, a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 
In our first episode, we sat down and talked about goals! What were the goals we set at the beginning of the year? How have we been progressing with them? What steps can we take to stay on top of our goals? 
Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode!

Time Stamps: 
0:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 Host Introductions
00:14:29 Got a Problem? (New Segment)
00:17:24 What's Our New Year Goals? 
00:26:42 How To Maintain The Goals We Set 
00:49:49 Conclusion

]]> Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro!, a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 
In our first episode, we sat down and talked about goals! What were the goals we set at the beginning of the year? How have we been progressing with them? What steps can we take to stay on top of our goals? 
Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode!

Time Stamps: 
0:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 Host Introductions
00:14:29 Got a Problem? (New Segment)
00:17:24 What's Our New Year Goals? 
00:26:42 How To Maintain The Goals We Set 
00:49:49 Conclusion

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 SGI-USA SGI-USA 2880 Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro!, a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. 
In our first episode, we sat down and talked about goals! What were the goals we set at the beginning of the year? How have we been progressing with them? What steps can we take to stay on top of our goals? 
Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode!

Time Stamps: 
0:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 Host Introductions
00:14:29 Got a Problem? (New Segment)
00:17:24 What's Our New Year Goals? 
00:26:42 How To Maintain The Goals We Set 
00:49:49 Conclusion

]]> Religion, Spirituality, Lifestyle, Health, Society, Young Men, Buddhism No