The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins

What if everything you've ever paid for online disappeared tomorrow because a tech company changed its mind? On this episode of Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) dissects a pair of deeply concerning corporate moves from Sony PlayStation that signal a dark shift for the modern consumer. Sony has officially erased 551 digital movies from user libraries following a lapsed licensing arrang...

Have you ever left a quick, honest comment on a post, only to watch your phone aggressively light up with toxic notifications for days ? Have you noticed how scrolling through public comment sections leaves you feeling intensely drained, anxious, and deeply cynical about the real world ? On this episode of  Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins sits down with professional troll wrangler, content creat...

"The cell phone is called a 'cell' for a reason. It's a cell that keeps us locked in digital incarceration." Can an online echo chamber completely rewrite a person's psychological profile, character, and values in just over a year? On this episode of Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) uses the viral, tragic case of Jeff Metcalf as a crucial case study on how toxic social media exposure...

Since the beginning of time, the media engine has thrived on racial division—creating a "Black vs. White" narrative that has become as American as hamburgers and fries . But behind the television screens and social media feeds lies a multi-million-dollar industry designed to keep you digitally incarcerated, angry, and divided for the sake of corporate and independent profit . On this episode of Br...

"When we're locked in a digital cell, we are nothing but flies hitting the window." Why do we pay good money to go out on dates and link up with our closest friends, only to spend the entire night staring straight down at a glowing screen? On this episode of Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) breaks down an unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground social study he conducted while sitting at an At...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in an endless midnight loop, promising yourself "just one more episode," "just five more minutes of scrolling," or "just one more game"? On this episode of Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) exposes the hidden, daily toll of the "Next Episode" trap. Driven by a personal wake-up call after staying up late binging a series on Netflix, Leron tracks the...

"The internet hides reality, but it amplifies the chaos." Why does your social media timeline always default to outrage, division, and toxicity? On this episode of Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) exposes the psychological and corporate traps designed to warp how we view the world. Triggered by a recent family trip to a high school graduation on the south side of metro Atlanta—a schoo...

Resources Mentioned "We became our own worst enemy through the guise of technology." On this episode of Broken Traditions, Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) traces a devastating timeline of how the Black community became desensitized to its own demise. We begin in St. Albans, Queens, with the tragic killing of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre—a boy who was not in a gang, yet was sacrificed for "content" as bystan...

"I didn't come here to talk about Megan. I didn't come here to talk about Klay. I came here to talk about YOU."   Broken Traditions , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) is holding a mirror to the culture. We aren't just looking at a celebrity breakup; we're breaking down a calculated Relatability Reset . From sports analysts to financial advisors, everyone in the feed fell into a predictable PR script desi...

Most parents see their child on Canva and think "homework." But the recent arrest of Jackson Hull in Jacksonville has exposed a dangerous "hidden messenger" within the app that predators are using to bypass our trust. In this episode, Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) reveals the "Canva Method" —a sneaky use of collaborative notes to create secret chat rooms. If this warning was helpful, please hit the HY...

OnlyFans didn't become a billion-dollar empire by accident. It was the "Perfect Storm" created when a generation of girls chasing validation collided with a generation of boys chasing escapism. In this episode, Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) uses the story of two childhood friends, Angela and Miles , to expose how digital addiction serves as the primary fuel for the OnlyFans trap. In This Episode, We D...

"This is your brain. This is social media. This is doomscrolling. This is your brain doomscrolling on social media. Any questions?" In 2026, we are facing a cognitive crisis. For the first time in human history, IQs are dropping, and the culprit is sitting right in your pocket. In this episode of The Broken Traditions Podcast , Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) dives deep into the reality of Digital Demen...

Leron Gaskins breaks down why prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are evolving into the "Casino for Everything." This episode explores how "trading" on real-world events is creating a new frontier of digital incarceration and how you can reclaim your attention. We explore the rise of federally regulated prediction markets and why the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is inves...

Are you tired of losing hours to mindless scrolling? In today's live stream, I'm sharing my honest, real-world experience using Brick, a physical digital wellness tool designed to help you reclaim your time and focus. We've all tried screen time limits, but they are too easy to ignore. The Break device changes the game by adding physical friction—once your addictive apps are blocked, you have to p...

We used to watch sports for the community; now, we watch for the extraction. In this episode, Leron Gaskins breaks down how the $160 billion sports betting industry is engineered to keep you "digitally incarcerated" through your smartphone. Learn the history of the loopholes that put a casino in your pocket and how to build the "new muscle" required to reclaim your finances and your peace. We expl...

In a groundbreaking ruling, social media giants are facing major liability for their impact on users' mental health, with many citing the dangers of excessive screen time and internet addiction. The tech industry is being forced to confront the ethics of their products, including the role of ai ethics in perpetuating doomscrolling and other addictive behaviors. As the future of tech continues to e...

Research shows 75% of parents believe their children have never been exposed to pornography, yet exposure often begins as young as seven years old . In this episode, we move past the standard talking points to address the "digital incarceration" affecting our youth and how we can begin the process of a digital release The Cracked Door: We explore the "missing link" in recent headlines—how easy acc...

In this episode, Leron Gaskins (aka Big Ellie) breaks down the "double entendre" of the digital acceleration: the cell phone as a literal cell that keeps us incarcerated . We explore the "sex recession," the alarming rise of AI companions, and why we are trading the strength-building friction of real relationships for digital predictability . We examine the opportunity to renew our motivation for...

Your smartphone was designed to be a digital slot machine, using vivid colors to trigger dopamine and keep you "incarcerated" in a cycle of endless scrolling . In this episode, Leron Gaskins reveals a "secret weapon" already built into your device that neutralizes app addiction and turns your phone from a toy back into a tool . The 3-Part Framework Breakdown The Cracked Door: We explore the scienc...

In this extended bonus conversation, Dr. Indya Hood breaks down the difference between treating symptoms and facilitating true healing . We explore how the food we eat—and the traditions we keep—directly impact our body's ability to heal mind, body, and soul . The Cracked Door: We move beyond "allopathic" systems that treat the body parts in isolation and open the door to a holistic approach that...

Most of us are walking around with the equivalent of a 60lb weight on our spines without even realizing it. In this episode, Metro Atlanta chiropractor Dr. Indya Hood joins the movement to break down the physical toll of digital overconsumption and how to "Protect Your Neck" in a world designed to keep us looking down. The Cracked Door: We explore the concept that structure determines function . D...

Minister Louis Farrakhan once said, "When you see men fall, don't laugh. Learn." While the internet is busy mocking NBA superstar Kevin Durant for his burner accounts and All-Star phone habits, Leron Gaskins (Big Ellie) argues that we are witnessing something far more serious: Digital Incarceration. In this episode of the Broken Traditions Podcast, we reframe the narrative around KD's social media...

What happens when our cultural guardrails are discarded for the sake of a viral political take? In this Afterthought to Episode 20, Leron Gaskins reacts to journalist Toure's controversial stance that white protesters can use racial slurs against Black ICE agents if they are 'historically precise' . Leron explores the hypocrisy of this 'N-word pass,' the trend of excommunicating Black figures over...

Is social media turning us into digital minions? 📱 In this episode of the Broken Traditions Podcast , Leron Gaskins sits down with YouTuber Messy Michon to dissect the disturbing "crashing out" phenomenon taking over the digital space. Following the viral fallout between Anton Daniels and Corey Holcomb , Messy Michon found herself in the crosshairs of a community that demands blind loyalty over l...

Can You SUE Social Media For A Bad BBL? In this special "Afterthought" segment, Leron Gaskins explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding Big Tech liability . Following the discussion on "How the Algorithm Created the BBL Epidemic," we look at the landmark trials currently accusing social media giants of intentionally designing addictive products that harm our physical and mental health . We...