E159: Laziness Is a Myth: How Hustle Culture Hijacked Your Life

Award-winning author David Sax joins El Podcast to discuss why digital life fell short during the pandemic and why the future may actually be analog.👤 Guest Bio:David Sax is a journalist, keynote speaker, and author of The Future Is Analog: How to Create a More Human World, as well as The Revenge of Analog. He explores the intersection of culture, business, and technology with a focus on how analog experiences remain essential in a digital world.📌 Topics Discussed:The psychological cost of digital life during COVID lockdownsWhy younger generations are embracing analog tools like vinyl and filmThe productivity paradox in tech-saturated workplacesAnalog parenting in a screen-obsessed ageSocial media, loneliness, and the limits of virtual empathyThe myth of digital utopia and the rise of quiet rebellion💬 Top 3 Quotes:“No one loves an iPad like a boomer.”“You can't app your way out of this — you actually need to put the phone down and go outside.”“Most people don’t want to live in the metaverse. They just want to walk on a beach.”📺Watch the full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/Qa6FeXNxQUQ?si=s5o6LthSNT8TQ3SB 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

19 Feb 202356min

Robert Bryce joins El Podcast to challenge the green energy narrative and argue for nuclear and natural gas as the only realistic path to reliable, low-emission power.Guest Bio: Robert Bryce is an energy journalist, author, podcaster, and documentary filmmaker. He’s the author of Power Hungry and A Question of Power, and host of the Power Hungry Podcast, where he explores energy policy, environmental issues, and political influence over global power systems.Topics Discussed:Why marijuana cultivation is one of the most electricity-intensive cropsThe environmental and economic downsides of offshore wind projectsWind and solar subsidies vs. nuclear energyThe "grifter economy" and financial incentives behind renewablesPolitical illiteracy around energy policyPower density and the inefficiency of renewablesThe decline of nuclear and hydro power in the U.S.Energy elitism and its impact on working-class AmericansElectric vehicles and battery limitationsFossil fuel vilification vs. societal dependence on hydrocarbonsPuerto Rico’s power infrastructure and governance issuesTop 3 Quotes:"The only thing more expensive than producing electricity with offshore wind is burning American currency in a furnace.""If we didn’t have oil, we’d have to invent it—it’s a miracle substance.""Nuclear is beyond green—it contains all its waste and requires the least land and material inputs of any energy source."📺Watch the full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/TKTb8QdNWuA?si=w4EJSEuPVWCTiWNi 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

13 Feb 202358min

Entrepreneur Tony Delgado shares how he built online businesses from scratch, the power of digital income, and why Puerto Rico’s future depends on self-reliance and entrepreneurial innovation.Guest Bio: Tony Delgado is a Puerto Rican-American developer, investor, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder of Disrupt, a movement focused on teaching entrepreneurship across Latin America, and co-founder of Latino Wall Street, the leading Spanish-language stock education platform.Topics Discussed:Building online businesses and digital income streamsE-commerce, affiliate marketing, and social media strategyThe importance of owning your audience (email/text lists)The ACT 60 tax incentive program in Puerto RicoCultural mindsets, self-reliance, and grassroots changePuerto Rico’s economy, opportunities, and challengesBest 3 Quotes:“Everything works—the only thing that doesn’t work is doing nothing.”“The audience on social media is rented. Your email list is the audience you own.”“If you're born poor, it’s not your fault. But if you die poor, it is—because now you have Wi-Fi.”📺Watch the full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/mjXSg4Eu_Rg?si=NMXduLDCWsNNuiHw 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

7 Feb 20231h 29min

Jesse and Ky debunk the myth that you can “live like a king” abroad on $1,000 a month, sharing raw travel experiences, personal stories, and lessons from years of working and adventuring around the globe.👥Guest Bios:-Jesse Wright is a seasoned traveler and podcast co-host who has lived, worked, and backpacked across Asia, Latin America, and the U.S., with experience in international teaching, cruise ship work, and seasonal resort jobs.-Ky Primo is a Filipina-American and co-host of El Podcast, who blends a love of surf culture, wellness, and storytelling, bringing insights from her global travels and upbringing in the Philippines.Topics Discussed:The illusion of luxury travel on a $1,000/month budgetReal costs of long-term travel in Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyondWorking abroad: from South Korea to Australia and AlaskaThe pros and cons of woofing and volunteer travelCruise ship labor conditionsSolo travel, resilience, and post-travel clarityBuilding a calm, purpose-driven life after years on the moveTop 3 Quotes:"There's not a single country in the world where you can live like a king or queen on a thousand dollars a month." — Jesse"Your body doesn’t want to be hyper lean—it wants to be healthy, and healthy includes peace." — Ky"After years of chasing experiences, I realized what I really want is calm, community, and control over my time." — Jesse📺Watch the full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/D0UB89rUC6Y?si=MvzY-oIi4uwUwjmV 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

28 Jan 20231h 21min

Megan and Jesse share their personal stories of quitting caffeine after years of heavy use. They talk about the withdrawal symptoms, how it changed their sleep, mood, and mindset, and why they believe most people underestimate how powerful—and harmful—caffeine really is.👥 Guest BiosMegan Draving: Creator of A Little Less Toxic, YouTuber and wellness advocate, 10 months caffeine-free after a lifelong addiction.Jesse Wright: Host of El Podcast, writer and ex-powerlifter, documenting his personal journey of quitting caffeine and alcohol.🧠 Topics DiscussedQuitting caffeine cold turkey: timelines, symptoms, emotional crash“Stimulation-sedation cycle” and its effect on alcohol useCoffee, culture, capitalism, and the myth of productivityLong-term health concerns and why there’s little researchEmotional reset, sleep quality, and gut health post-caffeine💬 3 Best Quotes"You get a lot done on coffee—but how interconnected is it all?""See coffee for what it is, not what you want it to be.""Caffeine is the most normalized addiction in the world—and we barely question it."📺Watch full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/zfZiLxm3Irs?si=Q3YViIpR1W-ke7z1 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

22 Jan 202357min

In this episode, former leftist turned conservative YouTuber Freely Ashley discusses her political transformation, critiques modern progressive ideology, and explores how culture, media, and family shape beliefs and identity.Guest Bio: Freely Ashley is a conservative content creator and host of the YouTube channel Freely Ashley. A former leftist, she shares her journey of political realignment and critiques of contemporary progressive ideology, focusing on family values, critical thinking, and cultural trends.Topics Discussed:Ashley’s political shift after 2016 and her evolving views on feminism, abortion, and socialismThe impact of critical race theory, gender ideology, and victimhood culture on education and societyHow family, parenting, and faith influence personal and political beliefsThe role of social media and corporate influence in shaping modern ideologyConcerns over censorship, state overreach, and loss of traditional valuesHomeschooling, community resilience, and rebuilding through family and local actionBest 3 Quotes:“I realized I couldn’t back up any of my viewpoints logically—it was all emotional appeal.”“If you take away skills from people, you cripple entire generations who don’t know how to operate in the real world.”“We’re being divided while the elites laugh their way to the bank—unity and strong families are the way forward.” 📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/IdcqKRs7VmU 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

15 Jan 20231h 59min

Clara Mattei, economist and author of The Capital Order, argues that austerity is not a neutral economic policy but a tool historically used to suppress working-class power and preserve capitalist order—even under fascism.Guest Bio: Clara E. Mattei is an Assistant Professor of Economics at The New School for Social Research in New York City. She earned her PhD in Economics from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and is the author of The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism.Topics Discussed:The historical origins of austerity in post-WWI Britain and ItalyHow austerity disciplines the working class and protects capitalParallels between Mussolini's fascist Italy and contemporary liberal democraciesThe illusion of economic neutrality in policymakingThe possibility of non-market-based democratic economiesThe political function of inflation and interest rate hikesAlternatives to capitalist organization of production3 Best Quotes:“Fascism was never fully expelled from capitalism. The suppression of the working class is foundational—not exceptional.”“Austerity is not about fiscal responsibility—it’s about disciplining labor and safeguarding profit.”“Planning doesn't have to mean authoritarianism. It can mean democratic control over what and how we produce.”📺Watch Full Video Here👉 https://youtu.be/bz-Hci-xW1s 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

10 Jan 20231h 28min

After 18 years as a vegetarian, co-host Ky Primo opens up about the emotional, physical, and cultural journey that led her back to eating meat—and the personal lessons learned along the way.Guest Bios:Ky Primo is a co-host of El Podcast and a former 18-year vegetarian. She is a bodywork practitioner and advocate for intuitive, balanced living.Jesse Wright is the co-host of El Podcast and holds a Master's in Health and Human Performance. A former personal trainer and bodybuilder, he brings a critical lens to mainstream health trends and nutritional advice.Topics Discussed:Ky’s transition from omnivore to strict vegan at 18, influenced by PETA and college activismPhysical consequences of long-term vegetarianism and extreme dieting (e.g. hair loss, fatigue, mood swings)Misconceptions around plant-based diets, protein needs, and health outcomesInfluence of food propaganda, marketing, and “healthy eating” cultureThe stress-disease connection and the importance of intuitive eatingCultural insights from growing up in the Philippines versus diet culture in the U.S.Reflections on guilt, body image, and self-judgment related to foodCritiques of organic food labeling and greenwashing in the health industry3 Best Quotes:“The first emotion I clearly remember after seeing that PETA flyer was guilt.” – Ky Primo“My body wanted the meat so bad. The moment I had it again, the hair loss stopped.” – Ky Primo“Stress is more damaging than most foods. People are getting sick not from what they eat, but from how they feel about what they eat.” – Jesse Wright📺Watch this full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/sSiuFX84m9Y?si=mRh6iwxWPPZ1Hr0j 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!

1 Jan 202356min