LA PLÁTICA – “Stuff Me Up, Daddy”
Hosts: Sebastian Robles & Josh Leyva
Date: December 1, 2025
Episode: #223
Episode Overview
In this candid, charismatic post-Thanksgiving episode, Sebas and Josh reflect on holiday traditions—especially food—as they chat about everything from their love-hate relationship with classic Thanksgiving staples to an experiential wine tasting, the evolution of family gatherings, fashion splurges, and the realities of getting older in a Gen Alpha world. Injected with their signature mix of humor, self-awareness, and cultural commentary, the episode is as much about food and family as it is about shifting identities in a culture rapidly changing around them.
Key Themes and Discussion Points
Thanksgiving Reflections & Food Traditions
[03:05 – 05:35]
- The episode kicks off with laughter about the “limbo” week between Thanksgiving and Christmas, where productivity is low and chilling is high.
- Both hosts agree that the holidays are fundamentally about being with family.
- They banter about Sebas’ birthday “national holiday” and the pressure to remember it.
- Holiday meals are center stage—stuffing, mac and cheese, tamales—and which dishes they’d readily skip.
Notable Quote:
“Yo, stuff me up, daddy. I love getting stuffed. My thea makes a spicy stuffing and I love anything spicy. It kills everything.”
— Sebas [04:47]
The Great Wine Debate: Stella Rosa & Wine Snobbery
[05:29 – 16:27]
- Sebas reveals his role as the “wine guy” in his family, championing bottles for every household, from humble Stella Rosa to higher-end Austin Hope and Caymus.
- Deep dive into Stella Rosa (is it “real” wine?) and its popularity with newcomers.
- First-time tasting: Josh tries Stella Rosa Black on air, comparing it to Welch’s and Capri Sun (“gets you pedote—no wonder you like it”).
- Discussion of wine snobbery versus authenticity, and how “normal people” experience wine.
Notable Quotes:
“There’s so much more to wine than just Stella.”
— Sebas [12:29]
“You know what’s underrated? Shooting, like, taking a shot of wine...I chug that sometimes.”
— Sebas [11:22]
Thanksgiving Sides: What’s Worth Skipping?
[21:35 – 26:41]
- Mac and cheese: Overrated? Hot takes abound. Both hosts agree it’s not their “obsession,” prefer potato salad, and roast cheese pulls (“It just means your food was super hot”).
- The “I can live without it” list: yams, beets, and cranberry sauce (with detailed side commentary).
Notable Moments:
“Potato salad… my mom got mad cause I took my whole hand, I went like this, because I couldn’t help myself. Fist by fist...”
— Josh [23:07]
The Truth about Turkey (and Ham, and Tamales)
[26:41 – 37:37]
- Both hosts riff on turkey being overrated (“Turkey is for meal preps”). Ham and especially tamales (of all varieties) get much more enthusiasm.
- Tamale discourse: best types, salty vs. sweet, and fond childhood memories of tamale stands in Guadalajara.
- Spirited debate: Mexican vs. Guatemalan tamales (are Guatemalan tamales really better?).
Notable Quotes:
“Turkey’s like… it’s not that good. Turkey is for when you want to get shredded. Meal prep is for turkey.”
— Josh [27:20]
“One thing, and I’ve said it before…who makes low key better tamales than Mexicans? Guatemalans.”
— Josh [35:10]
Fashion Splurges & Judgment
[39:01 – 44:32]
- The hosts show off and mercilessly roast each other’s expensive shoes (ERL) and socks (Japanese woven), comparing them to Timbs.
- Playful back-and-forth about value, durability, and fashion priorities.
- Metacommentary on spending: “These are Japanese woven socks. You don’t get it…You just go to Target—never mind.”
Notable Quotes:
“You go to the club and spend that on a bottle—why are you projecting?”
— Josh [40:33]
Feeling Old in a Gen Alpha World
[44:32 – 53:17]
- Josh details a moment feeling “unk” (uncle/uncool/old) at a niece’s birthday, surrounded by Gen Alpha kids chanting “6, 7”—a TikTok-derived, context-free inside joke, leaving all adults confused and feeling outdated.
- The hosts reflect on growing up less self-aware and technology-saturated than today’s kids—a world where “everything’s on iPad,” even books.
Notable Quote:
“I looked at my wife. I said, we are so cooked as humans.”
— Josh [48:44]
“When I was a kid, I had no idea about the president…till later on in middle school...Now these kids are talking about the president, making fun of him...that’s crazy.”
— Sebas [54:41]
Culture, Identity, and Evolving Norms
[55:15 – End]
- The hosts and their guest, Jess, dissect how kids today grow up faster, are more self-conscious, and have access to more information—often at the expense of innocence or extended childhoods.
- Reflection on the different “rites of passage” that define generational divides: tech, trends, foods, and memes.
Notable Quote:
“Kids are growing up a little faster…when we were kids, we only cared about little kid stuff for a lot longer.”
— Sebas [55:11]
Engaging, Relatable, and Culturally Rich Moments
- Stella Rosa Tasting: First on-pod taste, with detailed flavor notes and playful skepticism.
“This tastes like Welch’s grape. And the Capri Sun is…” [12:23] - Thanksgiving Hot Takes: No-holds-barred food disses—mac and cheese, yams, turkey all get roasted.
- Tamale Allegiance Wars: The great Mexican vs. Guatemalan tamal debate, settled only by “moisture” preferences and family nostalgia.
- Fashion Flexes and Self-Roasting: Comic contrast between high-end streetwear/fashion savvy and traditional, blue-collar boot culture.
Important Timestamps (MM:SS)
- 04:43 – “What was your favorite dish you had at Thanksgiving?” (Begin food talk)
- 05:29 – The wine guy: Stella Rosa, family, and wine snobbery
- 10:36 – Wine portions, glass sizes, and “shotgunning” wine
- 13:10 – First taste of Stella Rosa Black: “Too sweet for me”
- 21:21 – “Mac and cheese is overrated…”
- 26:41 – “Turkey. Turkey is for meal preps.”
- 31:21 – Tamales conversation, regional differences
- 35:10 – “Guatemalan tamales are better…debate ignites”
- 39:01 – Shoe & sock flexing, roast session
- 44:32 – “Things that make us feel old”—birthday party with Gen Alpha kids
- 47:22 – The ‘6, 7’ TikTok chant saga
- 50:51 – “K-Pop Demon Hunters” birthday party: realizing your ‘unk’ moment
- 54:00 – Reflection: kids’ self-awareness and generational shifts
Memorable Quotes by Speaker & Timestamp
- Sebas [04:47]: “Yo, stuff me up, daddy. I love getting stuffed. My thea makes a spicy stuffing and I love anything spicy…”
- Josh [12:23]: “This tastes like Welch’s grape.”
- Josh [27:20]: “Turkey is for when you want to get shredded. Meal prep is for turkey.”
- Sebas [55:11]: “Kids are growing up a little faster…when we were kids, we only cared about little kid stuff for a lot longer.”
- Josh [48:44]: “I looked at my wife. I said, we are so cooked as humans.”
- Sebas [12:09]: “Cheers, man. Get your palette ready for what’s about to go down. Now sip again.”
- Josh [40:33]: “You go to the club and spend that on a bottle—why are you projecting?”
- Sebas [36:38]: “I don’t like the texture of the masa. [Guatemalan tamales] feel more wet...I like them a little hardened, bro.”
Overall Vibe and Takeaways
This episode is LA PLÁTICA at its best: warm, irreverent, deeply rooted in cultural (specifically Latino) family traditions, and adept at mixing sharp observational humor with sincere reflection.
- Food is both a battleground and a bonding agent: Expect real opinions and nostalgia.
- Fashion, identity, and generational divides are torn down and rebuilt through play, roasting, and honest dialog.
- Self-awareness and humor define the show’s tone—the hosts aren’t above poking fun at themselves, each other, or the world around them.
- For listeners: Even if you skipped Thanksgiving or don’t care for wine, you’ll find laughter, relatable “unk” moments, and an illuminating look at Latino holiday traditions.
Listen to This Episode If...
- You want an unapologetic breakdown of Thanksgiving’s best/worst dishes
- Wine snobbery, family nostalgia, and culture clashes crack you up
- You’re grappling (or laughing) at feeling “old” in a TikTok teen world
- Warm camaraderie and sharp asides help you start your week—“Mondays don’t suck anymore, Meh Behh!”
Next Up: Don’t forget to join the conversation about overrated Thanksgiving foods in the comments—and take notes for your own holiday gatherings!