Ollie Phyo-Barker

What I'm doing right now

Last updated 02 Sept, 2026

I’m currently taking some time away from work to enjoy the miracle of fatherhood, and all it entails (mostly changing diapers, soothing a newborn, and as many naps as I can get).

In my sleep-deprived state, I’m trying to fill the free time I get with working through a large backlog of games, working on this website, and trying to keep our houseplants alive.

We’re also preparing for a trip to visit Burma, my wife’s home country. It’ll be our first flight with our son, and it’s fair to say I’m feeling anxious about it!

TL;DR

  1. Learning to be a fatherKai
  2. Supporting my beautiful wifeAye
  3. Caring for our non-human familyRambo and Luca
  4. Practicing a vegan lifestyle
  5. Rewatching Mad MenSeason 7
  6. Working through Brendan Frasers film library

Recents

Watching

  • Mad MenSeason 7
  • Captain Fantastic2016

Listening

  • The Three-Body ProblemCixin Liu
  • Halo GlasslandsKaren Traviss

Reading

  • The Cole ProtocolTobias Buckell
  • The Hidden History of BurmaThant Myint-U

Playing

  • Echoes of WisdomNintendo Switch
  • Pokemon SoulSilverRG35XX Pro