LA PLATICA – Episode 226: "La Plática Unhinged: Dr. Evil & Mini Me Go Off 😂"

Release Date: December 22, 2025
Hosts: Sebastian "Sebas" Robles & Josh Leyva

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This festive, unfiltered episode sees Sebas and Josh in full Dr. Evil and Mini Me (from Austin Powers) cosplay to celebrate the final show of the year—mixing comedy, self-deprecation, and cultural commentary in signature La Plática style. Aside from playful banter and end-of-year gratitude, they riff on influencer culture, ChatGPT, male vulnerability, and games to judge daily "evil" behaviors. The episode is an extended hangout brimming with running jokes about bald caps, fake scars, male beauty, and the silly pitfalls of adulthood.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dr. Evil & Mini Me: The Ultimate Duo

• [03:00–07:00] The hosts open dressed as Dr. Evil and Mini Me, riffing in character and reflecting on the origin of their recurring meme.
  • Sebas: “I have you as Mini Me. And now it's real life.” [05:09]
  • The look was inspired by years of friendly memes between the hosts, finally brought to life after enlisting pro makeup artists.
  • Bald caps and blue contacts took over 3 hours to apply. Praise for special effects team Cat and Nico.

2. Costume Struggles & Masculinity

• [07:01–09:45]
  • Both joke about adapting to the bald look, Sebas jokes he naturally has blue eyes and wears brown contacts to fit in.
  • Vulnerability appears as Josh wonders about “rocking the baldy” if he ever loses hair, touching on male beauty insecurity playfully.

3. Christmas Vibes & Shopping Routines

• [15:37–16:47]
  • The guys warm up to holiday talk, discussing their Christmas routines (shopping online, going to the mall off-hours), and the oddly comforting stress of last-minute shopping.
  • Josh: “No matter how prepared you are, you always gotta go to the mall for something.” [16:06]

4. Contrarian Personalities

• [17:08-24:28]
  • The "contrarian" is defined and roasted—a person who reflexively takes the opposite stance just to be difficult.
  • Guest Jessica brings up examples and the hosts call for listeners to "tag your contrarian dude."
  • Sebas: “I want them as far away from me as possible...I need everybody to be around me positive all the time.” [24:10]

5. Shoutouts, Vulnerability, and End-of-Year Gratitude

• [19:39–22:30]
  • The hosts reflect on their shared success, taking tequila shots in honor of their listeners and one another.
    • Sebas: “Josh Leyva, aka Mr. Bigglesworth. Do a little toast in Dr. Evil Voice or no?” [21:11]
    • Josh (Dr. Evil voice): “Well, first, I want to give it up to everybody that's back at home, your little evil self…Dr. Evil normally doesn't say this, but give you a thanks.” [21:18]
  • A heartfelt tribute to the community and team behind the podcast.

6. ChatGPT: Personal & Ridiculous User Prompts

• [25:00–37:13]
  • Both hosts reveal some of the most absurd things they've asked their AI chat assistants over the year.
    • Sebas’ ChatGPT: "The most ridiculous? You asked me to turn you into a half-arcade, half-superhero for a cycling invite." [27:17]
    • Josh’s ChatGPT: “Oh, hands down, it was when you asked if damp socks were bad, followed by a quest for the best Amazon socks for both style and training.” [30:37]
  • Embarrassment and laughter ensue, highlighting how casually AI has entered their daily problem-solving—often about laundry and body hygiene.

7. The Famous “Damp Socks” Dilemma

• [31:20–35:53]
  • Josh is roasted for asking ChatGPT about the dangers of wearing damp socks returned from a laundry service.
    • Sebas: "You never thought to take your damn sock and put it in your own dryer?" [33:35]
  • Josh details his dilemma, worries about fungus, and admits he consults AI for everything.

8. Game Segment: "Evil or Not Evil?"

Moderated by Jessica—everyday moral dilemmas are debated for their evilness or acceptability.

• Not replacing the toilet paper roll [40:06]
  • Sebas: "I tend to do that all the time... I got the last two sheets... I fingered myself and it wasn't a solid poop." [41:25]
• Taking up two parking spots [43:47]
  • Allowable if parking is plentiful, evil if selfishly done in crowded lots.
• Cutting off your co-host to promote your brand [44:49]
  • Both agree: Not evil if done with love and support for their ventures.
• Letting your friend run out of gas (podcast callback): [47:13]
  • Once evil, now a cherished bonding story & inside joke.
• Eating stinky food inflight: [49:44]
  • Annoying, but not inherently evil—intent matters.
• Pretending not to see someone’s blinker: [53:04]
  • Resoundingly evil, as bad driving reflects broader social disregard.

9. Closing Stories & Reflections

• Contacts gone wrong: [61:03–63:02]
  • Sebas’s burning eyes lead to a story from Sebas about a Halloween ruined by cheap contacts that nearly damaged his eye permanently.
  • Takeaway: “If you ever get contacts at a smoke shop, please do not do that.” [63:12]
• Behind-the-scenes appreciation & goodbyes: [63:32–64:43]
  • A celebratory sendoff for Matt, a team member moving on after leaving a mark on the show.

10. Parting Wisdom & Humor

• Value the moment: [64:07–64:43]
  • "Take pictures... be present. You never know what happens next week, the next day, the next hour."
  • Gentle humor about the fleeting nature of content creation—hours in makeup, for just one hour filming.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “You look like many of me. I feel like that whole meme inspired us to do this.” (Sebas, [05:18])
• “Bald cap alone took almost two and a half hours to put on. You’d think something so simple… just make me bald.” (Josh, [08:32])
• “The jokes actually on everybody listening. I naturally have blue eyes and I wear brown contacts.” (Sebas, [07:21])
• "I fingered myself and it wasn’t a solid poop. It was a wet one and immediately got wet. Immediately evil. Very evil.” (Sebas, [41:25]) — high comedy low-point.
• “You ask ChatGPT if damp socks are bad—obviously, you nimwack.” (Sebas, [32:13])
• “It’s not about having an opinion... This is your character. This is who you are—a contrarian.” (Josh, [24:03])
• "If your intention is 'I don’t want to offer them food,' that’s evil. But if it’s 'I just can’t,' not evil." (Josh, [57:27]) — discussion on moral nuance.
• "You got a good picture, though... We can CGI it." (Josh & Sebas, [63:26])
• “Always remember, be present... You never know what happens next week, the next day, the next hour.” (Sebas, [64:07])

Important Timestamps

• 03:00 – Hosts intro in full costume, play Dr. Evil/Mini Me
• 07:01 – Bald cap jokes & blue eyes confession
• 15:37 – Holiday shopping and the mall experience
• 17:08 – What is a contrarian?
• 19:39 – End-of-year tequila toast & thanks
• 25:00 – ChatGPT "most ridiculous request" showdown
• 31:20 – Josh's "damp socks" drama
• 40:06 – Evil or Not Evil? (Toilet paper roll example)
• 47:13 – The letting-your-friend run-out-of-gas saga
• 49:44 – Stinky food on planes
• 53:04 – Ignoring blinkers: evil drivers
• 61:03 – Story: Halloween colored contacts nearly ruin Sebas' eyes
• 63:32 – Farewell to Matt, messages of gratitude
• 64:07 – Final reflections, parting wisdom

Episode Tone & Flow

The episode is playful, irreverent, and brimming with inside jokes—think locker room humor meets sentimental holiday gratitude. The on-air camaraderie between Sebas, Josh, and the crew is palpable. While riffing on the ridiculous, the hosts also touch on real themes of friendship, self-image, and the warmth of found family/community. The seamless shifts between gags (contrarians, damp socks, itchy contacts) and heartfelt appreciation ground the show in authenticity.

For Listeners in a Hurry

• This is the year-end special—a wild, unfiltered hangout in Dr. Evil and Mini Me style.
• Expect goofy debates over what makes someone "evil," Christmas shopping confessions, AI-powered self-roasting for their silliest Google/ChatGPT asks, and running comedic bits about damp socks and uncomfortable costumes.
• Underneath the chaos: end-of-year gratitude, striking vulnerability, and a strong sense of Latino friendship and community.

"Take pictures… be present. You never know what happens next week, the next day, the next hour…" — Sebas [64:07]