What Would You Do for $1M? 🤔

Mon Apr 13 2026

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A (0:00)

Like, specifically my brother, tell me. Or like certain people have said something weird. And he goes, just so you know, this person said this, and that kind of rubbed me the wrong way. And I wanted to put it. I wanted to bring that to your attention. I'm not telling me what to do. Like, you know, stop talking to that person. But he was like, just want you to know that. You should know this. And I was like, I appreciate you telling me. Kill him.

B (0:17)

A brand offers you a million dollars, but it goes against doing it.

C (0:22)

Don't care.

A (0:22)

Let me stop you right there doing it. What if it's like a maga campaign? Because those are those. They'll pay, bro. They'll pay you a million bucks.

C (0:30)

If Liquid IV said sell us due

A (0:32)

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C (0:53)

That's pretty good.

A (0:54)

I didn't say that.

C (0:55)

And tell them what you told him.

A (0:56)

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C (1:10)

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Summary

LA PLATICA – "What Would You Do for $1M? 🤔"

Hosts: Sebastian Robles (Sebas) & Josh Leyva
Guest/Producer: Jess
Date: April 13, 2026
Episode: 242

Episode Overview

In this candid and humorous episode, hosts Sebas and Josh dive into a lively series of “What Would You Do?” scenarios—exploring morality, personal values, and boundaries, all through their signature banter. Interwoven are discussions on mental and physical health, body image, social media pressures, the power of vulnerability, and even reflections on meaningful moments from their past. The conversation is enriched with honest, thoughtful takes on the challenges men face in a culture shaped by machismo and the value of supportive relationships.

Fitness, Health, and Real Talk (03:42-19:00)

A Year of Change:
Josh opens up about his fitness journey, honestly admitting to falling short last year but committing fully this year—with tangible, positive results.

“Last year, I probably got to my highest weight as an adult… But this year has been completely different, man. I’ve been so dialed in and I’m very proud of myself.” — Josh (04:11)
The Social Pressure to Indulge & Setting Boundaries:
Both reflect on peer pressure, their love for partying, and the struggle to maintain discipline when their reputations as “life of the party” make it hard to say no.

“It’s hard when you’re the no guy when you used to be the yes guy… But once they see your progression, oh, they respect it.” — Sebas (09:04)
Body Dysmorphia & Self-Worth:
Jess prompts a conversation about body dysmorphia among men. Both hosts get vulnerable about insecurity and the importance of being honest with oneself rather than comparing to others.

“Even now, dude, I started my journey at 235 [pounds]. Now I weigh 198. To think to myself, I’m not happy—I still don’t look good—that’s not the right mindset.” — Josh (17:45)
Social Media’s Double-Edged Sword:
The hosts acknowledge how curated online images fuel comparison and self-esteem issues.

“You can’t buy into everything that you see on social media… but regardless, it definitely has created a lot of self esteem issues, body dysmorphia, all of it.” — Josh (19:21)
Power of Vulnerability & Relationships:
Josh shares how opening up to his partner Mo was a game-changer, reinforcing that expressing emotions should be normalized for men.

“What that conversation did for me, it was uplifting. It was like, okay, I got it out. Now it’s out there. Now I gotta get to work.” — Josh (26:13)

Hypotheticals & What Would You Do? (30:28-51:44)

1. Finding a Bag of Money (31:09–36:04)

Scenario: You find a bag with $250k, unclaimed and unattended.
Immediate Responses: First, caution prevails—“I’d have to return it because if somebody catches me and I try to steal it, that's the type of money that someone will kill you for.” (31:18)
Once it’s established “no one’s looking for it,” the mood shifts: “Well, then I’m taking that. Yeah, I’m taking that.” (31:56)
They ponder legalities, referencing laws and even asking ChatGPT for clarity.

“In California, you’re supposed to make a reasonable effort to turn it in… If you just keep it, you could be breaking misappropriation or theft laws.” — via ChatGPT (35:02)

2. Brand Offers $1 Million Against Your Values (46:03–51:31)

Scenario: Would they take a $1M endorsement from a brand that goes against their values (e.g., politically divisive campaigns)?
Immediate Jokes, Then Truth:

“Don’t care.” — Sebas (46:03, joking)
Quickly pivoting to sincerity:
“Dude, there’s no way in hell I’d do it bro. There’s no way in hell.” — Josh (47:23)
The hosts agree that a million dollars isn’t worth compromising who they are. For things they don’t feel strongly about (“boner pills, sure”), but not core values.

3. Partner Checks Your Phone While You Sleep (52:00–53:56)

Scenario: Your partner checks your phone behind your back.
Both say they’d feel bothered—even with nothing to hide—because trust feels violated, but add that obsessing over partners’ phones is unhealthy.

“I have zero interest in looking at my girl’s phone. Zero, bro. That just sounds exhausting.” — Josh (53:15)

4. Friends Value You for What You Give, Not Who You Are (54:03–55:46)

Consensus: They’d want to know and would likely sense it anyway; they appreciate honest heads-ups from trusted people.

5. Sibling Asks for a Serious Lie (59:01–61:20)

Family Loyalty:

“I’m covering all day. That’s what siblings are for.” — Sebas (59:09)
Sebas adds that, as the oldest, he feels obligated to weigh consequences and may involve parents if safety dictates.

Vulnerability, Emotions, & Relationships

Male Vulnerability in Culture:
Josh notes how rare it is for men to express emotional struggles, especially around body image; credits his mom and previous relationships for teaching him to communicate.

“I feel very lucky… I will tell Mo how I feel and I know how to do it. A lot of guys don’t know how to do that.” — Josh (25:25)
Advice for Partners:
Both encourage women to intentionally create space for men to open up, as men often won’t do so unprompted.

“Bring up the conversation: ‘How do you feel? Is there anything I can do to help you be your best?’” — Josh (26:00)
Self-Improvement is Key:
They agree: focus on your efforts, not on comparisons to others.

Moments of Lightness, Nostalgia, and Notable Quotes

Sugar-Free Slurpees Rant:

“Why hasn’t at least the United States made a sugar free Slurpee?” – Sebas (15:08)
Leads to a brief, hilarious debate about the legitimacy of sugar-free Slurpees.
Dreams of Simpler Times:
On reliving a day — family, childhood, and simple joys like road trips to the pueblo in Mexico or moments with grandparents are the real treasures.

“My grandpa would buy me a Gatorade and a Paleta… those moments, I would just love to relive one of those days… Just not worry about anything.” — Sebas (65:38)
Milestone Appreciation:
Josh wishes he had “lived in” the moment of hitting 1M YouTube subscribers; notes he didn’t appreciate it enough at the time:

“I want to relive it just to remind myself: you did it—live in this experience and feel proud.” — Josh (62:47)

Notable Quotes

“You’re shooting for the stars, but you already landed on the moon.” — Sebas to Josh (19:04)
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Josh (20:57)
“You have to enjoy your life… I also don’t want to be that guy that says no to 99% of things.” — Sebas (20:46)
“Even if I couldn’t [sense someone only likes me for what I provide], I would want to know.” — Josh (54:35)
“What that conversation [about vulnerability] did for me, it was uplifting… Now I gotta get to work.” — Josh (26:13)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Fitness/Life Progress & Vulnerability – 03:42–27:50
Hypothetical Scenarios – 30:28–51:44
- Finding a bag of money – 31:09–36:04
- Brand offer against your values – 46:03–51:31
- Partner checking phone – 52:00–53:56
- Friends for your value, not you – 54:03–55:46
- Sibling asks you to lie – 59:01–61:20
Family & Meaningful Memories – 56:07–67:07
Advice & Sign-off – 67:21–68:12

Final Takeaways

This episode is a vibrant blend of humor, real talk, and heartfelt moments. Sebas and Josh reaffirm their commitment to authenticity (even for a million bucks), celebrate the journey of self-improvement, and advocate for vulnerability as a strength, especially for men. Through laughter and honesty, they bring fresh perspective to modern life, the influencer landscape, and the emotional realities beneath the surface.

For listeners or new fans, this episode is a showcase of the hosts' depth, wit, and commitment to real conversation—plus, it’s packed with relatable laughs and “couldn’t-script-it” moments.