LA PLATICA Episode Summary

Podcast: LA PLATICA
Hosts: Sebastian “Sebas” Robles & Josh Leyva
Episode: “I Feel Like I’m a K*ller” 😳 Sebas’s Crazy Confession
Date: November 17, 2025
Theme: The hosts share candid reflections on youth, masculinity, personal growth, internet culture, relationships, and unique vulnerabilities men face—sprinkled with humor and real talk.

Main Theme & Vibe

Sebas and Josh create a chill, confessional, and at times hilarious space to share personal growth lessons, life regrets, male vulnerability, and evolving as Latino men in a landscape shaped by influencer culture. The episode jumps between playful banter, in-depth soul searching, and funny takes on internet rumors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aging, Slang, and Generational Relatability

• The guys riff on feeling “unk-ish” (like uncles), noticing they talk and dress in ways “the kids” might find dated.
• [01:35] Josh: “I've realized now in my life I have to be careful of what I say. ‘Cuz I'm starting to act like that old unk.”
• Sebas points out their audience is mostly their own age, so they “can still talk like that here.”
• Discussion of “phone head” and headphone hair days, joking about millennial habits.

2. Haircare and Curly vs. Straight Hair Realities

• Long segment on hair routines and identity.
• Sebas claims he’s put “10,000 hours” into perfecting his hair:
  [04:04] “I'm so seasoned... I think I have done my hair for 10,000 hours.”
• Josh and guest Jess talk about the work involved with curly hair—“it’s literally every day.”
• Josh: “Curly hair is... the hardest type of hair to kind of manage, but in reality, it's everyone's dream hair because you can manipulate it to do anything that you want.” [08:02]
• Friendly envy of people with “good curls.”

3. Food Preferences & Picky Eaters

• Ranking the best fried sides (curly fries vs. waffle fries vs. onion rings vs. “the king” McDonald's fries).
• Pedro (recurring friend) gets called out for being a picky eater, especially around new foods and seafood.
• Jokes about traveling, trying mussels for the first time, and expectations for “white coat, gloves” food service.
  [12:08] Sebas: “The motherfucker who just dropped off these mussels was wearing a white coat with gloves... it’s gonna be good, bro.”

4. “Is a Fish an Animal?”—Stoner Debate Territory

• The group debates if fish are animals, struggling with the weirdness of calling fish “animals” and reflecting on how odd it is to keep fish as pets.
  [13:41] “Let’s just go around the room... Jess, is an animal a fish?”
• Commentary on the ethics of keeping fish in small tanks (“I feel like if I had a fish tank it would have to wrap around my whole house.”) [14:54]

5. Dreams, Violence, and Vulnerability

• Josh describes his recurring anxiety dreams where he can’t land a strong punch while fighting.
  [16:37] “Do you ever have dreams where you’re trying to kick someone’s ass and... it’s just the softest punches?”
• Sebas confesses he’s never been in a real fight—by conscious choice:
  [17:10] “If I get really upset... it scares me to be that person. And I feel like I’d see red and... I feel like I would kill somebody.”
• Sebas worries his self-control might break in a violent situation, fearing accidental tragic consequences, which is met with supportive and slightly shocked responses from Josh.
  [17:45] “Yeah, I always think that, that's why I don't ever fight. ‘Cuz I feel like I'm a killer.”
• Both agree real violence isn’t something they want to witness and are shaped by online exposure to graphic content.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Josh (on fighting in real life) [17:10]:
  “I've never been in a real fight... If I get really upset... it scares me. I feel like I would kill somebody.”
• Sebas (on living regret) [42:04]:
  “I literally wasted my life, bro. All I did was just work, check to check, and spend it that weekend and go out... None of it actually matters.”
• Sebas (on relationships) [43:15]:
  “I think it'd be really pretty to see my beginning years with my wife Karen... The beginning of my relationship, that's like my puppy stage. That's why it's called love.”
• Josh (on learning and life) [35:18]:
  “I feel like I learned more out of high school through life experiences than you do in school.”
• Sebas (on work and fulfillment) [49:46]:
  “If you just keep loving that thing and keep on doing it, I think you’ll figure out a way to make or monetize from it.”
• Sebas (on Karen’s work ethic) [46:04]:
  “She creates her own path... She’s one of the first beauty influencers to start combining running and being athletic with beauty... She just does it well.”

6. Myth Busting: Spiders and Sleep

• The classic “You swallow 7 spiders in your sleep” is debunked live.
• Jess: “You eat zero bugs in your sleep” [22:48]
• Josh was “fully convinced” it was true—a relatable internet myth moment.
• They tie this into “Mandela effect” glitches and pop culture mis-memories.

7. Life Choices, Regrets & Second Chances

• Extended reflection on high school/college regrets and the butterfly effect.
• Both guys consider what age they’d return to if given one year to relive:
  • Sebas: senior year of high school, to be more outgoing and seize opportunities.
  • Josh: early 20s, “beginning of trying,” chasing his dream uncertainly.
• Discussion how being more proactive then could’ve changed their lives—but recognizing that those experiences made them who they are.
• Jess brings up how tiny changes would totally rearrange reality—"you might not have met Karen" (Sebas's wife) if things were different.

8. Advice for Young Listeners & Making It Without College

• Both hosts admit to struggling in school and barely graduating; Sebas shares an untold, tragic past relationship affecting his academics (but stays respectful and vague for privacy).
• Message: Success is a mix of relationships, seizing opportunities, and not being defined by formal education.
• Sebas: “Don’t go to college just to make your mom happy; go with a plan.” [38:19]
• College is valuable for connections/clubs more than content.

9. Celebrating Partners and the Influencer Grind

• Sebas shares admiration for his wife Karen, how her career evolved from passion, and how authenticity and work ethic defined her path.
• “She’s always been like that... She makes her own path, bro.” [48:15]
• Both agree there are “no blueprints” for success—especially in new industries like beauty influencing.

10. Dream Jobs & Living the Bucket List

• Sebas recently guest-hosted on Power106 radio—calling it a bucket list experience.
• He always dreamed of a job in communication/entertainment, and despite leaving formal education, the path circled back via podcasting/influencing.
• Admiration for Ryan Seacrest as the radio+TV example who “loves what he does”—legacy of “loving the craft.”

Key Timestamps & Segments

• 01:15–02:50 — Hosts riff on generational slang, “feel like old unks”
• 03:49–08:30 — Deep dive: haircare routines and curly/straight hair struggles
• 09:03–12:30 — Curly fries v. waffle fries debate, Pedro’s pickiness, mussels in Seattle
• 13:02–14:54 — Stoner question: “Is a fish an animal?” and fish as pets
• 16:08–17:52 — Anxiety dreams, violence, and Sebas’s “killer” confession
• 19:00–20:19 — Phone etiquette: when to use Do Not Disturb
• 24:43–26:58 — Gift-giving, “ugly hot” vs “hot ugly,” body type attractiveness
• 27:45–28:13 — What body part do women find hottest on men (back vs chest)?
• 29:44–38:24 — School struggles, college regrets, pivotal early adulthood
• 42:04–44:14 — Sebas on wasted years, reliving youth, relationships
• 45:00–48:47 — Karen’s career, no influencer blueprint, hybrid athletic/beauty content
• 52:03–54:28 — Sebas on Power106, radio dreams, perspective on “making it”
• 55:13–56:10 — Admiration for Ryan Seacrest, real love for the craft

Takeaways & Core Messages

• Being Real Men = Being Honest & Vulnerable: The hosts model emotional honesty and a rejection of machismo stereotypes—fear of violence, admitting regrets, discussing self-doubt.
• No Blueprint for Success: Instead, focus on authenticity, consistency, and making meaningful connections—especially if you don’t “fit the system.”
• Relationships Matter: With partners, with friends, with your community—these ties often mean more than credentials.
• Life Isn’t Linear: The guys have found success by evolving, sometimes failing, and always staying curious—so don’t stress if your path isn’t “by the book.”

Summary for New Listeners

If you’ve never listened to LA PLATICA, this episode is a perfect entrypoint: it’s equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and thoughtful. You’ll hear honest stories of immigration, ambition, love, and late-night stoner debates—tied together with the hosts’ unique blend of heart and humor.

Don’t miss:

• Sebas’s surprisingly raw “killer confession” about why he avoids fights ([17:10–17:52])
• Real talk about internet myths, the meaning of college, and ugly/hot attraction
• The story behind Karen’s influencer journey and what it means to “have no blueprint”

Quote to carry with you:
"If you just keep loving that thing and keep on doing it, I think you’ll figure out a way to make or monetize from it.” —Sebas [49:46]