When the mic is off, the camera fades to black, and the stream ends—who is JC Rezabek, “Naisou”?

“Basically the same as I am on camera, maybe just a bit more quiet,” he says. “My persona on camera really is just taking my personality or how I am with my friends and bringing it up a notch, and sprinkling in more professionalism lol.”

That balance between chill and charismatic is exactly what makes JC built different.

From Special Ed to Special Guest

Long before stepping into the spotlight, JC started his career as a Special Education teacher—something that stemmed from his early days of volunteering in high school.

“I always sort of knew I wanted to end up as an educator,” he shares. “But I didn’t realize I wanted to do special ed until I started volunteering. I felt like I could really make an impact on those who struggled with their exceptionalities.”

The experience didn’t just shape his professional path—it rewired how he connects with people. “It influenced my way of thinking overall and being able to empathize with people better. It also showed me that people are capable of extraordinary growth and accomplishments even with ‘disabilities.’”

Taking a Risk on Love—and a National Show

JC’s appearance on Pusuan o Laruan came from a mindset he’s carried for years.

“I’ve always just led with the ‘no risk, no story’ mindset,” he says. “It could be great for me overall as an experience, could open doors, could meet someone, but could also go viral in a bad way if I say something wrong or something gets taken out of context.”

The leap was worth it. “I also met a lot of great people.”

When asked about the potential online backlash, he keeps it cool: “It doesn’t really affect me. At the end of the day I know who I am, what I stand for and say.”

Would he do it again? “Yea of course, I think it’s an overall great experience. I do hope everyone is also joining for the possibility to actually meet someone though. You never know!”

Hustle, Heart, and “Man Days”

JC owns up to being a workaholic—his self-proclaimed red flag on the show.

“Ooof you know sometimes I don’t [manage it] and then I get burnt out or feel it,” he admits. “That’s rare nowadays though. I take care of myself by making sure I de-stress in the gym. I started running which has been great mentally too.”

And when he needs to fully reset, it’s time for “man days.”

“I call them ‘man days’ which usually include getting haircuts, skin appointments, massages etc. I also love to take naps lol.”

Open to Love, Focused on Growth

JC isn’t rushing into anything—especially in love.

“This is the first time I’ve technically been single as most of my 20s I was in a couple different long-term relationships,” he says. “I’m giving myself time to focus, heal, grow into the man I want to be for myself but also for a partner someday.”

What is he looking for in a relationship? “Someone who has their life and is happy I have mine, and from there it’s mainly a vibe thing.”

He’s also been working through trust issues from the past. “It’s something I’ll always continue to work on. It’s not fair to just hold that against someone new someday, so I’d love to be in a space where I’ve done the work on that, and at the very least can communicate when I’m struggling with it, but not let it dictate or ruin my present and future.”

Voice Over, Volume Up

Among all his creative pursuits—podcasting, content creation, business—voice acting holds the most personal meaning.

“It allows me to really tap into different versions of ‘me’ depending on the project,” JC explains. “Sometimes I have to be professional and epic sounding and others I can be a character from a video game, or narrating a spooky story for an audiobook.”

“For some of the roles I even have to prepare mentally before recording. So it’s a very personal experience.”

Built Diff: The Podcast

His podcast Built Diff is a work in progress—one he’s been slowly molding into something bigger.

“I actually had two podcasts I’ve ‘played with’ all leading to my plans later this year where I’ll actually have a video format with guests and all,” he says. “I really just wanted to focus on conversations from people from all walks of life. I think everyone in their own way is obviously built different. And that’s what makes us unique.”

Gaming at My Pace: Naisou’s Shift from Competitive to Narrative Play

Naisou has played a little bit of everything over the years—and it all started with a Game Boy in Japan.

“I’ve gamed my whole life really,” he says. “Started on Game Boy when I was living in Japan, picked up PlayStation 1, but then eventually found PC gaming and it exploded from there lol.”

Real-time strategy games like Age of Empires and Warcraft hooked him early on, followed by Counter-Strike and the MMO that would unknowingly give him his future name: World of Warcraft. “That’s actually where ‘Naisou’ comes from—it’s my character name in WoW that I’ve had for 20 years.”

These days, the games he gravitates to reflect a shift in pace and priorities. “I still stream, just haven’t since I finished MPL haha. I’m just taking a break and spending time with family.”

He’s currently immersed in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—a turn-based RPG with real-time combat elements that’s been making waves. “Heard so much about it and I love turn-based games, but this also adds in some real-time reactions to the combat, so it sounded really fun. The graphics look amazing, but the story is also really interesting.”

It’s not just about hype though—it’s also about what fits his life now. “I also got into Mobile Legends when it first came out. Back then, I was in college and didn’t have much time to game, so it was the perfect way to play in small amounts.”

Now, he finds himself drawn more to immersive, story-driven games. “I enjoy story games now that I’m older. I’m not as into online competitive games anymore because I just don’t have the time. It’s a lot easier to play story games or RPGs at my own pace.”

He hasn’t finished Clair Obscur just yet, but he’s impressed. “So far it’s been amazing. I’m a big person for graphics, so it’s close to being number one because the characters and designs of the bosses are really nice. I could give a better answer once I finish it—which might be a month from now with as little as I play” said JC.

More Than Meets the Eye

Beneath the “tall, big, gym guy type of thing,” there’s a quiet, curious side to JC that many people miss.

“I don’t think people know how much of a nerd I am or can be about certain topics I love until they talk to me,” he says. “I’m deep down an introvert so it’s been difficult to take the initiative to spark up conversation sometimes. Once people get me talking tho I sometimes don’t shut up.”

No matter if he’s behind the mic, in front of a camera, or just taking a nap on a well-earned “man day,” JC Rezabek is living proof that being built different isn’t just a tagline—it’s a way of life.