LA PLATICA Episode 218: “7 Years of Bad S•x & How to Avoid It” (with The Cruda Corner)

Date: October 27, 2025
Hosts: Sebas (Sebastian Robles) & Josh Leyva
Guests: Karen, Eddie, Blessed (The Cruda Corner Podcast)
Special Appearance: Ernie (Bartender, Liquid Courage)

Episode Overview

This lively, laughter-filled episode brings together the La Platica duo, Sebas and Josh, with the dynamic trio from The Cruda Corner—Karen, Eddie, and Blessed—for a true “potluck” podcast. Dressed in food-themed costumes for Halloween, the group mixes deep friendship, internet culture, behind-the-scenes confessions, spicy discussions (literally and figuratively), reflections on social media influence, and hilarious takes on everything from club smells to hangover cures. A masterclass on authenticity and fun, the conversation spotlights the public and private sides of Latino creators while riffing on everything from bad sex superstitions to picky food habits.

Main Themes & Key Discussion Points

1. The Power and Origin of Real Friendships ([04:13–13:00])

• Origin Story: The guests recount how their friendship blossomed, from pregame social media meet-ups and tequila shots to a legendary spontaneous Cancun trip together.
  • Blessed recalls the “test” of live-streaming at a party:
    “She was live…I was just drunk as…‘You’re live? Shot?’…She gave me buzz ball, I took it, didn’t say no… Oh, I f*** with you!” (Blessed & Karen, [06:24])
• Organic Connections: The group underscores the value of authentic, unplanned bonding, especially in contrast to typical influencer alliances.
• Outfit Synchrony: The way they unintentionally match clothes reflects “soulmate” friendship status (Karen, [08:04]).
• Cancun Antics: Hilarious retelling of couple-massage mishaps, fake romantic photoshoots, and “being the third wheel” played for laughs.

2. Growing Up Latino, Internet Fame, and Staying Humble ([13:00–19:00])

• Realness over Clout: The panel shares why they never judge people by followers or social status; authenticity is what matters.
  • Quote: “I see everybody for themselves, I really don’t care if you have a following…I’m not here fangirling.” (Karen, [12:16])
• Creator Awkwardness: Awkward moments approaching influencers, and the surprise of meeting famous people who act “weird” despite supposed success.
• Machismo vs. Modern Masculinity: The hosts model vulnerability and warmth, debunking macho posturing.

3. Podcasting Benefits & Unexpected Growth ([15:27–18:45])

• Personal Development: Eddie, who self-declares being “not a big talker” and socially anxious, notes podcasting as genuine self-improvement:
  • “Doing the podcast has actually helped out a lot…helped me talk better to people.” (Eddie, [16:38])
• Chemistry & Comfort: The La Platica crew praises Cruda Corner’s chemistry, predicting big things for their future:
  “Your guys’ chemistry is amazing. When you hit 218 episodes, it’s gonna be crazy!” (Josh, [18:00])
• The Importance of FOMO: The teams’ constant “FOMO” keeps their content fresh, since they’re always seeking new stories.

4. Life Goals and Creative Aspirations ([19:27–22:00])

• Branching Out: Blessed shares ambitions to start a regular “show” (e.g., cooking series with guests).
• Trendwatching: Diving into why watching people eat (mukbangs) is so addictive—“big mouth and slurping is the secret!” (Josh, [21:42])
• AI & Changing Content: Group reflects on AI’s impact on content and the growing surrealism in what people watch for pleasure ([21:54–24:00]).

5. Halloween Festivities, Bartender Ernie, & Bad Sex Superstitions ([24:34–28:00])

• Signature Cocktails: Ernie crafts spooky drinks (“Scary Spooky Skinny Margarita” and more), inspiring a deep debate about what makes a cocktail “skinny,” and why it’s controversial to order one at the bar.
  • “If you’re going out of your way to get a skinny margarita, just take a shot!” (Karen, [28:48])
• Sex & Superstitions: Toasting etiquette leads to the infamous “seven years of bad sex” warning for not making eye contact during a ‘cheers’.
  • “If you don’t clink and make eye contact: seven years bad sex…What’s considered bad sex, guys?” (Josh, [26:24])

6. Food Debates, In-N-Out Secrets, & Pickiness ([41:15–47:00])

• Korean BBQ Orders: Rapid-fire round for favorite proteins and hot takes on octopus.
• Picky Eaters: Blessed comes out as “super picky,” especially regarding seafood.
  • “It’s just not visually appetizing…not something I would pick.” (Blessed, [41:49])
• Secret In-N-Out Menu Hacks: Laugh-out-loud moment where Josh describes eating “the ass of the burger first”:
  • “I pull the panties off…flip it over and eat that…it’s all moist, all the juices…” (Josh, [44:14])

7. Spicy Conversations: Mexico, Hangovers, and Hot Sauce Mount Rushmore ([49:43–55:15])

• Missing Spicy Food in Japan: The crew shares withdrawal stories abroad and the universal need for chile in their food.
• Top Hot Sauce Picks: Debate over the best, including Tapatio, Cholula, Louisiana, Salsa Negra, and why Tabasco belongs in a michelada ([52:49–55:02]).

8. Nightlife Fails & Club Smells ([37:46–39:30])

• Birthday Club Mishaps: Blessed reveals how a cheap Amazon “vampire cape” left him stinking up the club:
  • “Vanessa came up to me…‘Damn, you smell like a mojara right now’…” (Karen, [38:40])
• Gym/Sauna Shirt Disaster: Eddie’s sauna-gear purchase leads to more “fish” jokes (“smelled like the Korean market”), with the group reliving those embarrassing but bonding mishaps.

9. Relationships, Love & Single Life ([89:03–93:59])

• Blessed’s Approach to Dating: Not actively seeking love but open to it if it comes. He doesn’t want to have to “check in” with someone constantly.
  • “Once I do settle, I want to settle for the right person.” (Blessed, [90:56])
• Friendship & Boundaries: Team playfully dreads the day Blessed gets into a relationship and potentially “ghosts” his friends:
  • “When he gets in a relationship, me and Eddie are going to for sure feel it…” (Karen, [92:04])
• Red Flags & Family: The importance of treating people (especially moms) well and why that’s a dating dealbreaker.

10. Media Nostalgia & Family Traditions ([78:39–81:42])

• Blockbuster & Pirated Movies: Reminiscing about movie culture growing up—Blockbuster marathons, bootleg DVDs from dads’ work, and why those experiences were foundational.

11. Playful Lightning Rounds & Rapid-Fire Fun ([81:43–84:20])

• Favorite Disney/Pixar Movies: Everyone names one (Aladdin, Tarzan, Coco, Shrek), revealing generational gaps and shared nostalgia.
• Symmetry & Face Talk: Debate over who has the most “symmetrical” face and what counts as good facial structure ([100:39–103:02]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Damn, you smell like a mojara right now.” (Karen, club night, [38:40])
• “If you don't make eye contact when toasting, seven years bad sex.” (Josh & Ernie, bartender etiquette, [26:24])
• “Doing this podcast helped me talk better to people.” (Eddie, [16:38])
• “Once I do settle, I want to settle for the right person.” (Blessed, on relationships, [90:56])
• “You gotta pull the panties off [the burger]…flip it, and eat the ass first.” (Josh, iconic In-N-Out hack, [44:12])
• “The more I eat spicy food, the more I crave spicy food!” (Karen, on chile addiction, [50:00])

Timestamped Highlights

• [06:24]: Karen “tests” Blessed at their first pregame—buzzballs and going live.
• [13:39]: Josh describes the early days of meeting creators as true “fans.”
• [16:38]: Eddie confides in podcasting improving his social anxiety.
• [19:47]: Blessed discusses his goal to start a YouTube series (cooking, guests).
• [26:24]: Toast etiquette: “no eye contact = 7 years of bad sex.”
• [38:40]: Club hosting birthday: the infamous “mojara” (fish) cape incident.
• [44:14]: Josh’s explanation of the “burger ass” In-N-Out trick.
• [52:49]: Mount Rushmore of Hot Sauces debate.
• [62:03-67:12]: The Adam Ray (Adam Ray Okay) mezcal story and Sebas nearly getting arrested after getting lost post-podcast.
• [90:56]: Blessed on waiting for the right relationship.
• [97:03]: The comfort and importance of calling moms—“I love talking to my mom.”
• [99:13]: Closing toasts: “To more success and friendship…It’s a beautiful thing we’re experiencing right now.”

Closing Sentiment

This “potluck” podcast—full of laughter, raw honesty, and tight friendship—serves as a testament to the uniqueness of Latino creators supporting each other’s platforms and mental health. Both teams demonstrate how vulnerability, authenticity, and a little bit of tequila go a long way, on and off social media.

Listen if you enjoy:

• Behind-the-scenes candor about content creation
• Group friendship chemistry
• Honest discussions about relationships and masculinity
• Wild food debates and mukbang mentality
• The celebration of Latino community in entertainment

Final Cheers:
“To friendship, success, and finding love (wherever you might meet her)!”