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Enlighten Up Bro!

Enlighten Up Bro!

SGI-USA 12 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Enlighten Up Bro! is a podcast by SGI-USA, where a group of regular guys explore life's big questions through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. Hosts Shota, Grady, and Kenichi discuss topics like family, finances, health, and current events, offering Buddhist perspectives on how to live a fulfilling life. The show aims to help young men navigate modern challenges and find meaning. Listeners can subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

Episodes

Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #13: Wingin’ It! Unscripted Catch Up With the Bros!
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #13: Wingin’ It! Unscripted Catch Up With the Bros! Aug 17, 2026 1767 Welcome back to another episode of Enlighten Up Bro! For this episode, we decided to test out something new…wingin’ it! Our hosts Shota, Kenichi, and Grady sat down to have a casual catch up session with each other. This episode features a portion of their conversation where they dive deep into the power of believing in yourself and overcoming our own arrogance. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 Over
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #12: Buddhist Bro From the 808!
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #12: Buddhist Bro From the 808! Aug 3, 2026 1938 How can Buddhism be applied in daily life? How does your daily Buddhist practice help transform deep rooted challenges? Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! Today we sat down with your bro from across the Pacific Ocean, Enoa from Hawaii! Born into the practice, Enoa was constantly surrounded by the love and care from the members in our Buddhist community. Learn from Enoa how his daily Buddhi
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #11: Chasing Your Dream With Buddhism
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #11: Chasing Your Dream With Buddhism Jul 20, 2026 1895 Episode 11 of Enlighten Up Bro! out now!Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! On this episode, we sat down with Steve from Maryland, working in audio visual installation and aspiring musician. Though reality may be tough, learn how Steve uses his Buddhist practice to appreciate his daily life and uses that as motivation to never give up on his dreams of becoming a world wide musician! 00:00 I
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #10: Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy???
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #10: Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy??? Jul 6, 2026 1470 Welcome to our new series on this podcast where we try to demisty Buddhism or take common misconceptions about Buddhism and clarify them! These episodes will be short and simple so that anyone can listen at any time!Our first episode in this series: Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy???Learn through the discussion of our three hosts how Buddhism can be both a philosophy and religion tha
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #9: Happy Father's Day!!!
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #9: Happy Father's Day!!! Jun 22, 2026 2955 Happy father’s day to all the dad’s out there! On this Episode Enlighten Up Bro!, we talked with Everton and Bryant, both navigating being a father while also winning in their everyday lives. Whether you are an aspiring father or currently navigating the challenges of fatherhood,  learn from Everton and Bryant how their Buddhist practice expanded their lives to become the best daddies for
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #8: A Buddhist Take on Masculinity
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #8: A Buddhist Take on Masculinity Jun 8, 2026 3088 Episode #8 of Enlighten Up Bro! podcast out now!!!What does masculinity mean today?  In this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we speak with Cam Morose of Boston, the most athletic school psychologist you will ever meet.Experiencing masculinity at its worst—learn how a good role model and someone to listen to you without judgement, is all we need to combat toxic masculinity.Which bro’s love b
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial May 25, 2026 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
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?!
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?! May 11, 2026 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, h
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5:  120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5: 120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace Apr 27, 2026 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
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life Apr 13, 2026 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 Introduction00:31 Host catch up 04:44 Guest Introduction11:13 Josef's show and tel
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro Mar 30, 2026 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 Introduction00:34 Host catch up 06:14 Guest Introduction08:40 Jesse's show and tell12:01 Who is Jesse? 28:02 Got a Pr
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible!
Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible! Mar 9, 2026 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 Introduction00:30 Host catch up05:05 Introduction to James18:30 Asking James relationship questions47:35 Conclusion

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