LA PLATICA — “TikTok Games Round 1: Guess Each Other's Word”

Hosts: Sebastian “Sebas” Robles & Josh Leyva
Producer: Jess
Date: October 13, 2025

Main Theme and Purpose

In this episode of LA PLATICA, co-hosts Sebas and Josh kick off a TikTok-inspired game segment called “Guess Each Other's Word,” blending candid conversation, friendly banter, and a dose of nostalgia. They deliver their classic perspectives on culture, relationships, and growing up Latino—all while testing their mental connection in a word-association challenge. Throughout, listeners are treated to discussions about tour experiences, relationships, childhood memories, and reflections on adapting based on audience feedback.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tour Reflections and Crowd Energy

• Arizona Recap:
  • Both hosts rave about their recent Arizona show, noting the crowd’s incredible energy.
    • “I don’t know what it was about Arizona, but God damn, that crowd was incredible.” (Sebas, 01:55)
  • Anticipation for upcoming dates in San Jose and Riverside, with open talk about future touring possibilities and their intent not to repeat the same show.
    • “There is zero chance that we’re going to repeat the show. So this is it.” (Josh, 04:01)
• Live Show Vibes:
  • Each show is uniquely shaped by audience energy and contains improvised moments (including dancing and tequila-sharing bits).
    • “Every show is different. It depends on the vibe that you guys give us.” (Sebas, 06:09)
  • Genuine gratitude to fans, sharing fan feedback about laughing till they cried and “best show I’ve ever been to” comments.

2. Acknowledging Listener Feedback & Evolving the Podcast

• Constructive Criticism (Desi Perkins Episode):
  • The team reflects on feedback around their episode with Desi Perkins, admitting they could have centered the guest more.
    • “I think that there were a lot of moments where maybe we didn't give her the platform to really talk about herself, and I think that's something we could be better at.” (Josh, 09:05)
  • They promise to improve guest dynamics, especially when hosting close friends, aiming to balance personal chemistry and guest spotlights.

3. Relationship Real Talk

• Long-term Couples & Growth:
  • Open admiration for couples like Desi and Steven Perkins; observations on growing together, evolving, and putting in work over the years.
    • “Even if you’ve met your person, you still got to put in a ton of work.” (Josh, 12:31)
    • “That’s why something is so special because you’re like, damn. When people say, like, I grew up with you, you know, I don’t think they really realize what that means.” (Sebas, 12:48)
• Right Person, Wrong Time?
  • Both challenge the “right person, wrong time” idea, agreeing that if it’s right, people make time.
    • “I feel like if it is the right person, you make the time for it.” (Sebas, 16:15)
• Work Ethic, Pressure & Destiny:
  • Discussion on the movie Whiplash and whether greatness survives pressure—or is stifled by it.
    • “If they're meant to do that, [like] Michael Jackson, they’ll endure that pressure.” (Josh, 18:30)
• Sports as Life Lessons:
  • Value of sticking with sports for discipline, teamwork, and responsibility, not just athleticism.
    • “Sports…teach you how to talk to people. They teach you how to be somewhat independent.” (Sebas, 19:01)

4. Health, Food, and Comfort Rituals

• Cultural Food Cures:
  • When sick, Sebas recommends Tom Yum soup (Thai). They riff on Mexican comfort foods and soup nostalgia.
    • “If you know what a Tom Yum soup is, just—hell yeah.” (Josh, 22:54)
• Sick-Day Vibes:
  • Josh is feeling under the weather, receives sympathy and playful self-care instructions (“Go home, take off your clothes, order soup…”)

5. TikTok Word Association Game: “Guess Each Other’s Word”

• The hosts attempt to guess the same word through verbal association and intuition, leading to entertaining confusion and hilarious exchanges.
• Notable Sequence:
  • Josh: “Three, two, one…”
  • Sebas: “Fitted!”
  • Josh: “Headphones!”
  • Sebas: “I said fitted as in your hat...” (28:03)
• Highlights:
  • Both struggle and joke about how bad (or genius) they are at the game:
    • “You're not good at this game.” (Josh, 31:33)
    • “Either I'm not good or I'm a genius.” (Sebas, 31:35)
  • The group cracks up when finally landing on synchronized answers (e.g., both say “nose” for a shared prompt [33:11–33:12]).
  • Nostalgic references surface: Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, candy, and See’s Candies evoke childhood memories.

6. Nostalgia, Latinx Upbringing, and Core Memories

• See’s Candies & Treasured Treats:
  • Impact of See’s Candies lollipops, butterscotch, and their connection to their moms and the wider Latino community.
    • “She [Mary See] loves Mexicans. Mexicans ran that business.” (Sebas, 40:22)
• Old Technology, Vans, and Waterbeds:
  • Fondness for “old TVs with VHS,” Nintendo 64, Astro vans, and even the failed trend of waterbeds are celebrated for their nostalgia and family memories.
• Sleep Preferences:
  • Spirited debate on sleeping positions and mattress firmness, tossing in jokes about being “ready for war”—on their backs if an intruder arrives.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Live Shows:
  • “We have a bottle of tequila that we bring on stage, which a lot of people think it’s water... we did this thing where we, like, had people drink it to see if they... if it was water.” (Josh, 07:26)
• On Long-Term Love:
  • “Love is definitely real.” (Sebas, 11:14)
• On Pressuring Kids:
  • “I’d rather be the father who puts pressure on his kid to be great than not.” (Sebas, 18:43)
• On Sick Day Soup:
  • “If you’re sick, you go to any Thai spot and they should have it there. And it’s Tom Yum soup.” (Sebas, 23:46)
• On Guessing Games:
  • “You're not good at this game.” (Josh, 31:33)
  • “Either I'm not good or I'm a genius.” (Sebas, 31:35)
  • “Dude, you’re going too fast. We were there, bro.” (Sebas, 37:03)
• On Childhood Memories:
  • “When I see those old TVs that have the VHS players in them… I get that nostalgic feeling.” (Josh, 42:44)
  • “I get so many core memories… my dad had [an Astro van] a long time ago.” (Sebas, 44:00)
• Wrapping Up:
  • “Happy Monday, guys. Enjoy your guys’s weekend… October 17th, San Jose. Get your tickets.” (Sebas, 46:40)

Timestamps for Important Topics

| Topic | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Arizona/live show recap & ticket info | 01:55–05:24 | | Feedback on Desi Perkins episode & guest approach | 08:38–10:54 | | Long-term relationships & “right person, wrong time” | 10:54–16:21 | | Movie Whiplash, pressure, and sports as life lessons | 16:36–19:35 | | Tom Yum soup when sick, food nostalgia | 22:42–24:26 | | “Guess Each Other’s Word” TikTok game | 27:01–39:37 | | See’s Candies & childhood treats | 39:37–42:44 | | Nostalgic tech & family vans | 42:44–44:22 | | Waterbeds, mattresses, sleeping habits | 44:35–46:19 | | Closing tour details & playful outro | 46:40–end |

Overall Tone and Experience

The episode is warm, irreverent, and full of the chemistry that keeps fans tuning in. Sebas and Josh balance vulnerability with humor—openly addressing feedback, digging into meaningful cultural touchstones, and laughing through miscommunication. The TikTok word game segment is both ridiculous and relatable, capturing the playful energy central to LA PLATICA’s appeal.

Their interplay—full of love for the audience, mutual ribbing, and nostalgia—demonstrates authentic friendship and shared Latino roots. For new listeners, it’s a welcoming introduction; for returning fans, it’s another comforting, laughter-filled plática.