Built Different is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Keith Benn. What if the problem isn’t that life is hard… What if the problem is that we’ve been taught to think lazy about it? Welcome to “Built Different” — the podcast hosted by me, Keith Benn — where we cancel lazy thinking around life, career, faith, education, politics, entertainment, and brotherhood.
Join me, where real conversations happen — no professors, just students of life, bringing authenticity, vulnerability, and growth to the table. If you’re ready for better thinking… you were Built Different.
In this new episode of Built Different, Keith Benn explores one of the defining questions of our time: Has technology gone too far? From artificial intelligence and breakthrough medical advances to everyday conveniences and instant problem-solving, technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives. But at what cost? Keith examines the benefits of AI alongside the growing concerns about our dependence on technology. Are these tools making us more efficient—or slowly eroding our ability to think critically, create independently, and solve problems on our own? Is technology helping us "life hack" our way to a better future, or quietly contributing to our own intellectual decline?
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
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13 May 2026
Blackness, Class, and the Performance of Struggle
In this thought-provoking episode of Built Different, Keith Benn examines one of the most nuanced conversations within the Black community: the intersection of race, class, identity, and authenticity. Are middle-class Black Americans sometimes viewed as outsiders within their own community? Does financial stability exempt someone from the realities of being Black in America, or does struggle transcend class lines? Keith explores whether struggle is an unavoidable part of the Black experience and challenges listeners to consider the many forms it can take.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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29 Apr 2026
Man, I Miss My Dawgs: The Male Loneliness Epidemic
Keith Benn takes an honest look at a quiet but growing reality: Why is it often so easy for men to make friends—but so much harder to truly maintain them?
In this episode, Keith explores the difference between linking and connecting—from casual hangouts and last-minute plans to the deeper emotional discourse many men often avoid. Why do male friendships sometimes thrive on proximity but struggle with intentionality? Are men leaning more into friendships with women because emotional depth feels easier there? And what can men learn from the planning, curation, and long-term investment often prioritized in female friendships?
Because friendship isn’t just about showing up… it’s about staying connected.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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15 Apr 2026
Is Self Improvement the New Fad Diet?
In this episode, Keith Benn unpacks the surge of motivation that comes with new beginnings—and questions what we’re actually feeding it. Are we fueling ourselves physically and mentally to feel our best, or drowning in endless self-help and online advice that keeps us feeling productive without doing the real work? This episode challenges the difference between consuming growth and living it. It pushes past surface-level motivation to confront the root—what we’re avoiding, what needs discipline, and what real change actually requires. Because becoming your best self isn’t about more information— it’s about honest action.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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18 Mar 2026
Who's Bringing the Paper Plates: Should We Invite Outsiders to the Cookout?
In this episode, Keith Benn dives headfirst into the question everyone’s thinking but not always saying out loud: Who gets invited to the cookout? From cultural appreciation to appropriation, this conversation unpacks the tension between inclusion and protection within Black culture. Should the doors remain open, or is it time to be more intentional about who gets access? With honesty, nuance, and bold perspective, Keith challenges listeners to examine where the line is—and who gets to draw it.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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4 Mar 2026
Head & Neck [Game Stupid]: Are (Heteronormative) Gender Norms in the Black Dating Scene Still... It?
In this episode Keith Benn takes on a question that continues to shape modern relationships: Are traditional gender roles in Black dating still relevant—or are we holding on to outdated expectations?
From the idea of the working father and stay-at-home mother to broader assumptions about masculinity, femininity, and responsibility, Keith explores whether these heteronormative dynamics still hold wisdom in today’s world—or if the cultural script needs rewriting.
Is tradition a stabilizing force for families, or has the modern dating landscape outgrown the roles we once accepted as the standard?
Through thoughtful analysis and candid reflection, this episode invites listeners to reconsider what partnership, responsibility, and balance actually look like in contemporary relationships.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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18 Feb 2026
Paper or Scholastics: What Kind of Reparations Do Black Folks Want?
If reparations were granted tomorrow — what should they look like? A direct check? Free college tuition? Real estate ownership? Business capital? Or something deeper and more structural? In this episode of Built Different, Keith unpacks one of the most layered and debated questions within Black America: What kind of reparations would actually create lasting impact? Keith explore the difference between short-term relief and long-term economic power, between symbolic gestures and systemic repair.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
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4 Feb 2026
The Greatest Generation: Why are Millennials the (true) Greatest Generation?
In the first episode of Built Different under the WATZS Podcast Network, host Keith Benn takes on the generational debate with humor, honesty, and a sharp edge — exploring how recessions, rapid technology shifts, cultural upheaval, and nonstop disruption reshaped the way Millennials think about work, faith, responsibility, and resilience. From playful generational jabs to serious cultural truths, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink what “greatness” really means in a world that never stops changing.
Built Different –
This podcast is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”
The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! WATCH NOW HERE!
Join us on Patreon! A unique creative hub curated by tastemakers in culture, entertainment, literature, art, conversations and beyond. Join the WATZS Dome for exclusive behind the scenes content. SUBSCRIBE HERE
Check out the WATZS Podcast Network HERE and drop us a line.
Follow me on socials : @builtdifferentkb / @thewatzspod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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