The Buds: Recent Episodes
Kristopher Dean & Mack Harden
This podcast is about two buds (Kristopher Dean and Mack Harden) who have strong opinions about a lot of things related to food, fashion, culture, and lifestyle. They each have one hundred note cards. They’ve written something they love on each card. Every episode, they randomly draw cards and discuss what’s written. Listen as they debate, celebrate, and dissect everything from flying business class to flying drones for recreation.To donate go to Patreon.com/thebudspodcast
See ya in September
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To Mack, it's all about the "A". Kristopher cools down. Congratulations to Greg Tate & Hannah Rable on their engagement. We love them more than Greg loves Forrest Gump.
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Kristopher deserves congratulations (FYI: He settled on capital "R"). Mack dances with the devil (for now).
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Mack hates the meteorologist. Kristopher is a frozen fan.
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Kristopher becomes an early riser...but that's not the point. Mack eats meat.
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Mack turns 30. Kristopher becomes a birder.
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Kristopher loves crustaceans. Mack gets meta.
Check out the shows Mack recommends! Floodlines from The Atlantic and Slow Burn from Slate.
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Mack finds new fun. Kristopher is an artist.
Please join us in donating to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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Black Lives Matter.
We will not do a normal show this week.
We are not sure what our role is in this moment but when we see yet another video of a black man being shot by police, we have a hard time justifying why anyone needs to hear us talking about anything.
We want to be useful.
We ask our listeners to join us in donating to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Thank You,
Kristopher and Mack
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Kristopher has found a great garment. Mack makes his perfect breakfast.
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Mack has a new tradition. Kristopher is excited to sail the seven seas.
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Kristopher unlocks his productivity. Mack, in a Buds Podcast first, cries!
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Featuring "Come Back, New York, All Is Forgiven" by Roger Cohen of The New York Times
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Mack picks his favorite shop/emporium. Kristopher digs docs.
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Kristopher is enjoying slowing down. Mack is becoming the cinephile he's always hoped to be.
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Mack is up on the newest trend. Kristopher is not a Wasteful Willy.
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The Buds take the show in a new direction for the time being. Mack loves watching the All Stars. Kristopher hoots for healthcare workers.
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The Buds are back! Kristopher finds what golf is missing. Mack picks America's favorite instrument.
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The Buds turn one! It's very hard to believe but we have been doing this show for 52 weeks consecutively now. We want to thank all of you for the support you've given us this past year. Thank you isn't enough. Enjoy the show.
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Kristopher likes dinner and a show. Mack looks forward to ice cold refreshment.
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Mack thinks almost anything should be Buffalated. Kristopher crushes crustaceans.
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Kristopher loves exploring the stars. Mack gets nostalgic over advertising.
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Mack rides the rails. Kristopher fights binge-bashing.
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Mack values his time. Kristopher wants a T-Pain comeback.
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Kristopher sings in the rain. Mack has strong candy convictions.
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Mack loves fire and what it can do. Kristopher has a strong taste for type.
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Garrett Oliver joins the Buds! Garrett is the Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, the Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Companion to Beer, and the author of The Brewmaster's Table.
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Kristopher is fond of his fuzz. Mack takes "His Favorite Game Show" for 1000.
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Mack needs vitamin T. Kristopher loves clubs for gentlemen...but not that kind.
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Kristopher goes out on a limb for consideration. At long last, Mack reveals his favorite obscure musical television show from the 1960's.
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Mack enjoys the official weapon of the neutral soldier. Kristopher celebrates National Make Your Dreams Come True Day.
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Kristopher likes to do things the old fashioned way. Mack likes seasons? Did you know that? Has he mentioned that before?
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Mack chooses between grilled or fried. Kristopher can't be bothered with sharpening.
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Mack finally lets Kristopher talk about pasta.
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It's the sequel to Ep 13: Hats & Noodles (Non-Pasta)!
All of us at Buds Media wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. Ciao!
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Kristopher will make an exception for one candy while Mack has a fondness for a famous "sandy".
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Mack finds a reason to robe. Kristopher captures sick #content.
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Kristopher is a citizen of rhythm nation. Mack likes to laissez les bons chips rouler.
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Mack pontificates on poultry. Kristopher checks his pocket privilege. Plus...a very special guest.
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Kristopher isn't afraid to be fabulous. Mack kicks open the doors or perception...through his mouth.
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Mack loves analog problem solving while Kristopher needs a little extra protection from a messy meal.
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Kristopher has fire-breathing friends, Mack chugs Chardonnay.
The Buds turns 30! Thank you for all of your support. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, and tell your friends about us! We want nothing more than for our Bud Circle to increase. Be a Bud of the Buds.
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Mack has strong opinions about what you bring on vacation. Kristopher has a craving for cartography.
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Kristopher exudes sophistication. Mack has discovered a ballast against life's troubles.
Crackers For Our Backers update! If we have your address, your crackers are on the way. If you haven't sent us your address yet, please do! You can reach us on Instagram @thebudspodcast or email us at info@thebudspodcast.com. Thank you to all who participated!
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Mack is a Colorado Avalanche fan, but still loves Red Wings. Kristopher says, "Always Be Knolling."
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Kristopher loves the coolest game on ice. Mack wears the same shoes every day.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Crackers For Our Backers!
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Mack picks his favorite song of all time. Kristopher likes his art nice and decorative.
The Buds hits its quarter century mark! Thank you to all who've supported us through our first six months.
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Kristopher augments his reality. Mack loves to be bitter.
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Mack appreciates a well-researched recommendation. Kristopher is the modern day Sporty Spice.
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Call him Kristopher. Mack makes a mean rice.
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Mack picks his favorite dessert. Kristopher falls for foliage.
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Kristopher outsources his laundry. Mack dons the common man's crown.
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Mack savors spicy sausage. Kristopher is always incredibly clean.
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Kristopher shares his favorite building material. Mack can't stop loafing around.
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Mack likes to B his own B. Kristopher likes a different B entirely.
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Kristopher and Mack are joined by Business Development Director of L'Imperatrice Wines, Ambrose Chiang.
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Kristopher stays on the cutting edge of technological advancement while Mack could sure use a drink.
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Mack picks his favorite fast food. Kristopher shares one of his favorite life mottos.
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Kristopher always pulls off a fine chapeau. Mack celebrates his favorite starch.
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Our Bud circle grows by one as Mack and Kristopher welcome their first-ever guest into the studio: actor, musician, and hot sauce entrepreneur Laura Dadap! Laura is a multi-instrumentalist and a member of the folk fusion group, Macabre Americana. As if that wasn't enough, Laura decided to start a hot sauce company with her husband, John. It's called Djablo Sauce and it's terrific. They've just started online sales. She's also a huge fan of melted cheese and documents her experiences eating it on Instagram @hotcheeseofficial. We're so excited to welcome Laura to the show!
Listen to Kristopher's "Mack" playlist here.
If you want to play Laura's road-trip-playlist-game, here are the prompts:
Guilty Pleasure Song (no judgement!)
Song that makes you the happiest
Something not in the English Language
A SONG THAT GETS YOU PUMPED
Song that makes you feel SEXY
On repeat when you were in middle school
Love song that tugs on your heart strings
Play me a funky beat!
Heartbreak song
Rock Out w Your C**k Out Song
Innovative cover
A song you listened on road trips with your family
A song that a friend of yours has released
1 one on the day you were born
Song of a summer
Song that makes you think of your lover
Song that makes you sleepy
Favorite track from the first album you bought
A song referencing a domesticated animal
Your dad’s favorite song
International song
An impressive song/something in the song is virtuosic
Song that has a choir
Song with your name or by a person with your name
Something you used to think was good
Weird al
Something by or reminds you of an ex
Sports song
Theme is: Samples
Title includes a measure of time
Yacht rock
First song you listened to when you were high
Least favorite song by your favorite artist
Song from an epic movie soundtrack
Song with a number
Song with food or drink
Song where the title references weather
Song about a specific location
First song you ever learned
Song that makes you dance
Song by an artist you’ve been meaning to check out
Cross genre song
Multi artist collaboration
Your karaoke song
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Kristopher wants to offer meals on wheels. Mack avoids being a Dull Knife Donny.
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Mack enjoys toasty toes while Kristopher finds joy in both comfort and fear.
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Kristopher wants to see the return of an old favorite past time. Mack prefers to keep the rain away the waxy way.
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Mack celebrates his favorite Swedish quartet. Kristopher sheds some light on a company whose products you use every day but probably didn't know it.
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Mack loves hitting the open road, despite one recent experience. Kristopher has some lofty aspirations.
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Mack finds the same remote oasis as everyone else in New York City. Kristopher reveals himself to be a furniture designer working with a very unique material.
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Mack is inundated with a very specific kind of gift, if only he could remember to bring them to the grocery store. Kristopher knows a delicious meal is always only a moment away.
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Mack was a textile tourist in Scotland and you might think twice before sitting next to Kristopher at a Broadway show.
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Mack loves "America's Best Idea" while Kristopher wants to take to the skies...from the safety of the ground.
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Mack declares his pick for America's greatest food and celebrates a staple of summers in New York. Kristopher argues that jooby jaka nala how.
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Mack flies business class- he's only done it once and it changed his life while Kristopher likes to tweak the rules of everyone's favorite slumber party game...Truth or Dare.
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