Built Not Bought Podcast

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check and some random thoughts before getting into another round of sports and culture debates. First up: Jaylen Brown vs. Jayson Tatum. We revisit the conversation around the two stars, their beef or fake-beef. From there, we get into Jalen Hurts and the situation surrounding his future. Could legal action actually be on the table, and a...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check before getting into Russell Westbrook’s retirement and where his career ultimately lands in NBA history. We talk through the résumé, the records, the MVPs, the longevity, and whether Russ belongs in the top five point guards of all time. To close, we get into the growing conversation around AI and music after hearing Fenix Flexin’s...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check before getting into a random thought that everybody has probably wrestled with at some point: when is hating actually warranted? From there, we get into Raven-Symoné and her relationship to Black identity over time. We also talk Kanye West’s recent concert run and whether these performances are actually changing anything about how h...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check before getting into Russell Westbrook’s retirement and where his career ultimately lands in NBA history. We talk through the résumé, the records, the MVPs, the longevity, and whether Russ belongs in the top five point guards of all time. To close, we get into the growing conversation around AI and music after hearing Fenix Flexin’s...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check and random thoughts before getting into Tuskegee University’s new dress code and the bigger conversation around HBCUs, student expression, professionalism, and respectability politics. Should HBCUs be setting stricter standards around how students dress, or does that cross the line into policing culture and individuality? From there...

On this special release of Built Not Bought Podcast, we tap in for a full review of Drake’s ICEMAN, breaking down our first impressions, standout moments, replay value, and where the project sits within this chapter of Drake’s catalog. We also get into HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR, comparing the projects, talking through what connected, what missed, and what we may still need more time with. Is ICEM...

This week we get into one of our favorite kinds of episodes; where sports, music, and random conversations all collide. We kick things off with a Temp Check before asking whether a former friend can ever truly become your friend again. Is enough time enough, or do some relationships simply expire? From there, we break down the latest NBA storylines, including Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto,...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we recap Jay-Z’s three-day concert weekend, reflect on his performances, and discuss what may be coming next. Is another HOV album possible? Could a Super Bowl performance eventually be part of the plan? We also address what it means for an artist to rebrand. When is reinvention necessary, what separates genuine evolution from forced marketing, and what does...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check and random thoughts before getting into the latest NBA conversations, including AJ going number one in the draft and Giannis heading to the Miami Heat. From there, we talk Key Glock, give flowers to his run, and take a moment to honor the late Tay Keith, whose production and influence left a major mark on hip-hop and Memphis music....

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check before getting into a random thought that somehow always feels true: why does your mom’s side of the family and your dad’s side of the family always feel completely different? From there, we talk about Philly’s BYOB policy and whether a similar approach could ever make sense in the DMV. We also recap Roots Picnic, including Jay-Z’s...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a temp check and a conversation around “good guy” friends before getting into a deeper random thought: does everyone have a little narcissism in them, or is narcissism something more specific? From there, we unpack the rise of therapy culture online, TikTok therapists, mental health advice as content, and the difference between real guidance and...

On this special release of Built Not Bought Podcast, we tap in for a full review of Drake’s ICEMAN, breaking down our first impressions, standout moments, replay value, and where the project sits within this chapter of Drake’s catalog. We also get into HABITI and MAID OF HONOR, comparing the projects, talking through what connected, what missed, and what we may still need more time with. Is ICEMAN...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we talk about the end of Love & Hip Hop and what it means for reality TV. We also get into the Met Gala, why Cinco de Mayo has become such a big celebration, and a review of Chris Brown’s latest album; including the bigger debate around long tracklists and whether Chris Brown has a true classic in his catalog. Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Where cu...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we get into the difference between doing things for yourself versus doing things for other people. From there, we talk through the “we do wanna hang with bad b****s” conversation, the Meg and Klay breakup, and the dilemma that comes with high-profile relationships playing out in public. We also tap into the Michael Jackson movie conversation, give our thought...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we start with a quick temp check before getting into a run of random questions that somehow turn into real conversations—from what fast food spots feel mid as you get older, to the eternal debates like pants or socks first, and the correct toothpaste-brush-water routine. From there, we break down the situation between Offset and Lil Tjay, along with the ongoi...

This week on Built Not Bought Podcast, we break down the latest in culture, music, and sports—from the recent Jay-Z interview to a the conversation around “broke energy”. We also take a moment to acknowledge Brandy receiving her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and what her legacy means in today’s music industry. From there, we react to a viral Druski skit and also talk about the NBA officially approv...

This week the on the pod, we talk about Jay-Z headlining Roots Picnic and his Yankee Stadium double header for Reasonable Doubt (30th) and The Blueprint (25th), Beyoncé Act III speculation, Jack Harlow’s new album, Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance and much more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tikto...

This week the on the pod, we talk about the Harris Family versus 50 Cent, the BAFTA's debacle w/ Michael B. Jordan & Delroy Lindo and much more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at:IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzae...

This week the on the pod, we talk about a wide array of music releases from Jay IDK, Jill Scott to J. Cole & Don Toliver and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzaeDR4WwqgnrBE487A F...

This week the on the pod, we talk about Cam Newton, NFL HOF Snubs, NBA Trade Deadline, The Grammys and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzaeDR4WwqgnrBE487A For more of D's writing...

This week the on the pod, we talk about Kai Cenat & IShowSpeed, J. Cole, NBA Youngboy and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at:IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzaeDR4WwqgnrBE487A For more of D's writings at &quot...

Happy New Years! This week the on the pod, we talk about goals for 2026, our ATL trip for content and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/ bnb.stcX: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzaeDR4WwqgnrBE487A For more of D's writings...

Enjoy our recap for 2025! We’re excited for 2026 and all the new content coming soon! Stay the course! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at:IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stcX: https://x.com/bnb_stcTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpodListen to us on Spotify! :https://open.spotify.com/show/0n68eqSappfe9whNsuI6qC?si=ByBLzaeDR4WwqgnrBE487AFor more of D's writings at &quot...

On today’s episode, the guys discuss Lil Baby's album release, Terence Crawford, Max Kellerman and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod For more of D's writings at "The Cultural Preserver": https://substack.com/@blkcryptkeeper

On today’s episode, the guys reflect on making it to 20 episodes, discuss Wale and Summer Walker album releases, and more! Welcome to Built Not Bought Podcast! Follow us at: IG: https://instagram.com/bnb.stc X: https://x.com/bnb_stc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtnotboughtpod