The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins

This Spike Lee thriller starring Denzel Washington isn't just entertainment—it's a warning. In this livestream, Leron Gaskins breaks down Highest 2 Lowest and shows how the movie exposes the dangerous grip social media has on our lives. From teenage phone addiction to fake outrage, online shaming, and the twisted fame economy, each scene highlights a real threat we face every day. Key takeaways: F...

Charlie Kirk's assassination revealed more than political division— it expos ed the dangers of social media. In this episode, I uncover 5 truths about how our digital world values content over compassion, from the rush to "break news" to celebrating death online. This is the cost of digital incarceration. New episodes every Friday at 2 PM EST. If this episode made you think twice about the power—a...

Lizzo—who has over 25 million TikTok followers—recently admitted that her videos aren't reaching her fans. If a Grammy-winning superstar feels invisible on social media, what does that mean for everyday creators, small business owners, and even you? In this livestream, Leron Gaskins breaks down: Lizzo's warning about social media reach and algorithms Why follower counts no longer guarantee visibil...

We all carry a prison in our pocket. In this episode, I share how I broke free from digital incarceration and how you can too. If you've ever asked, "Why can't I stop scrolling?" or "What does social media do to my brain?" — this episode blends personal stories with research-backed answers. From Neil Postman's 1985 warning to today's doomscrolling culture, I reveal how families like mine found fre...

📱 In this replay, I share the 10 moments I realized I was digitally incarcerated — and how screens, social media, and endless scrolling quietly trapped my life. This isn't just my story… it's a warning for all of us. We talk about prisons, but what about the one we carry in our pockets? 📱On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 8:30 PM EST, join me live for a powerful conversation about the 10 moments...

What if I told you everything we're arguing about — race, gender, identity, and even what we buy — is being engineered by social media? In this episode of Broken Traditions, we break down how the algorithm is replacing critical thinking with chaos. From the racialized reaction to Austin Metcalf's death… to gender wars that never end… to people rioting over Trader Joe's tote bags — it's clear: the...

Why does the internet make it seem like everyone is single, lonely, or over love—yet in real life, the streets are full of couples? In this episode of Broken Traditions, I'm joined by @nnekaonyilofor CEO of Curated Legacy, to challenge the cultural narrative that Black love is dead and relationships don't exist anymore. We dive into the growing disconnect between online echo chambers and real-worl...