In this festive BONUS episode of Talking with the Benzi’s, host Gerald sits down with cohost Kenzie to reflect on how they’re celebrating Christmas this year. Kenzie shares how she decided to gift herself an unforgettable experience centered around her favorite singer and actor, embracing the joy of doing something meaningful just for herself. Together, Gerald and Kenzie soak in the nostalgia of the season, reminiscing about their very first Christmas date and how it shaped their love for holiday traditions. Gerald also highlights the Christmas shows and movies they enjoy watching every year—and teases which ones have made it onto their watchlist this season. It’s a reflective conversation full of memories, traditions, and holiday cheer. 🎄✨

In this heartfelt holiday episode of Talking with the Benzis, host Gerald sits down with co-host Kenzie to reflect on their childhood Christmas traditions and how different worlds shaped their experiences. Gerald opens up about growing up with a “third world” Christmas, where the season looked and felt very different from the more traditional “first world” holidays Kenzie experienced as a child.

Together, they explore how those contrasting upbringings influenced what Christmas means to them today. As a married couple, Gerald and Kenzie share the traditions they’ve created for themselves—intentionally borrowing pieces from their past while leaving others behind. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about gratitude, growth, and blending two histories into one shared holiday season. 🎄

In this nostalgia-filled episode, hosts Gerald and Kenzie take a trip back to the entertainment that shaped their childhoods. Makenzie looks back on her star-child era—so well-behaved and impressive that her parents thought, “Let’s run it back!” and decided to have more kids in hopes of recreating the magic.

Gerald, on the other hand, recalls his mischievous mission to infiltrate his mother’s circle of friends just to score some juicy grown-up gossip. From living-room antics to early reality-TV stakes, nothing was off-limits.

The duo also bond over their shared love of The Proud Family, which they’re currently rewatching together—rediscovering the humor, heart, and cultural impact that made it a childhood staple.

Tune in for laughs, memories, and the Benzis being their authentic, entertaining selves.

Episode Title: I Am Closer to Myself

Podcast: Talking With The Benzis

Hosts: Kenzie & Gerald

After a long hiatus, Talking With The Benzis is back. In this reflective and honest episode, Kenzie and Gerald open up about the major life changes that have unfolded since their last recording.

Kenzie shares what it’s been like transitioning from the private sector into public service — the surprises, the challenges, and how the shift has reshaped her sense of purpose. Meanwhile, Gerald talks candidly about closing his trucking company, the emotional and practical weight of that decision, and his search for a new career path that feels more aligned with who he’s becoming.

Together, they explore what it means to grow, to pivot, and to get closer to your true self, even when the journey feels uncertain. It’s a warm, thoughtful return — and a reminder that change, while difficult, can also be deeply clarifying.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that marks a new chapter for both the hosts and the podcast.