Distraction Dive

TrueRedRevenge & Naam del Apiz
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Semi-scripted, occasionally well researched deep dives by two STEM background straight dudes who are too into their feelings. Expect random tangents, mild existential crises, and way too much time spent dissecting their feelings, sometimes followed up with an MLA styled bibliography about it.

  1. JAN 28

    Hustle Culture

    AKA Burnout is a Structural Failure Part 2. In this episode of Distraction Dive, Red and Del unpack "hustle culture": its history, how it was co‑opted from survival into corporate propaganda, and why glorifying the grind hurts workers’ mental, physical, and economic health. From its etymology, to survival hustles in Black communities, to influencer-championed grind philosophies that glorify overwork. If you’re tired of non-stop busyness and want a clearer way to think about work, pay, and purpose, this episode is for you. _____ Sources:  Psychology Today — “Why Hustle Culture Is Failing You” — https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202503/why-hustle-culture-is-failing-youForbes — “Pros & Cons of Hustle Culture” — https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/02/16/the-pros-and-cons-of-hustle-culture-how-to-work-hard-without-burning-out/PenPublications — “Hustle Culture: History & Roots” — https://penpublications.com/hustle-culture-explained-history-and-roots/Athena Journal article — https://journal.mediadigitalpublikasi.com/index.php/athena/article/view/151ULICOSS proceedings — https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/ulicoss-22/125986422CUNY academic thesis — https://academicworks.cuny.edu/bb_etds/101/Aliansi journal —https://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/aliansi/article/view/43120ScienceDirect article — https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0148296324002716Britannica — “Workaholism” — https://www.britannica.com/topic/workaholismEnglish StackExchange (phrase history) — https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/605221/when-did-the-expression-hustle-culture-emergeEtymonline — “hustle” etymology — https://www.etymonline.com/word/hustleNPR Codeswitch — “When the ‘Hustle’ Isn’t Enough” — https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/04/03/826015780/when-the-hustle-isnt-enoughMalcolm X — The AutobiographyBloomberg — “53 Million in U.S. Have Low‑Wage Jobs” — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-07/53-million-in-u-s-have-low-wage-jobs-they-ll-likely-stay-there?srnd=premiumBrookings — “Realism About Reskilling” — https://www.brookings.edu/articles/realism-about-reskilling/Cleveland Clinic — “Effects of Working Too Much” — Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    56 min
  2. Burnout is a Structural Failure

    JAN 21

    Burnout is a Structural Failure

    Red & Del discuss and reframe burnout as structural failure with heavy stats and personal anecdotes. This dense episode covers everything from staffing shortages, to the job market, to why teachers and doctors feel the pressure of this failure the most.  SOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/07/15/burnout-isnt-a-personal-failure-its-a-systemic-signal-and-a-call-to-lead-differently/https://medium.com/@MiraTheArchivist/title-burnout-a-systemic-issue-17f0a51504eahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwalker/2025/02/05/burnout-by-design-the-dirty-truth-about-how-employers-benifit-from-it/ https://corporate.bestbuy.com/2025/best-buy-reports-q4-fy25-results/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9478693/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552615/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10905984/https://www.gallup.com/workplace/288539/employee-burnout-biggest-myth.aspxhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/393500/workers-highest-burnout-rate.aspxhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230628-why-unemployed-workers-are-so-burnt-outhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2025/03/31/the-tough-job-market-and-economy-is-taking-a-toll-on-our-mental-health/https://craftedstructural.com/understanding-structural-failure-causes-and-solutions/https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2025-01-24-fact-sheet-nonprofit-hospitals-tax-exempt-statushttps://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/best-buy-starts-layoffs-still-expects-tariffs-hit-despite-sales-increasehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24174810/best-buy-layoffs-sales-teamshttps://www.theglobalstatistics.com/literacy-rate-in-the-united-states/https://insights.wchsb.com/2025/07/03/crisis-in-american-healthcare-a-deep-dive-into-the-2025-hospital-layoff-wave/https://www.arda.org/about/Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 6m
  3. Remote Viewing

    JAN 14

    Remote Viewing

    Red & Del cut through the fog around remote viewing, the Stargate Project and the surprising number of credible names that once vouched for psychic research. We trace the history (mostly through Ghostbusters), explain what remote viewing claims to be, and look at why believing in these pseudoscience-backed practices can be harmful both individually and societally. If you’re curious about the intersection of government policy, scientific credibility, and cultural myth-making, or are just a fan of Ghostbusters, this episode breaks it down with humor and research, helping you spot how pseudoscience spreads. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_Project_(U.S._Army_unit) https://irp.fas.org/program/collect/air1995.pdf https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/ https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210016-5.pdf Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 5m
  4. Multiverse II: Being Grateful for the *Now*

    JAN 7

    Multiverse II: Being Grateful for the *Now*

    🚨 WARNING! 🚨  This episode of Distraction Dive deals with heavy themes like suicide and depression. If you or a loved one need help, please use this website to find the phone number to call. WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF DISTRACTION DIVE! In this season premiere, Red & Del reflect on the lessons learned throughout the challenging year of 2025. Join them as they explore themes of gratitude, confronting toxic masculinity, and celebrating personal growth. They also share their unique perspectives on self-acceptance and happiness, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment. As they navigate through their experiences, they encourage listeners to recognize the beauty in their own journeys, however far along they may be.  Discover why there’s no other universe they would choose, and how you can cultivate the same sense of gratitude in your life! Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 7m
  5. Cseudoscience Cunday #2: Let's Talk About IQ Testing

    12/17/2025

    Cseudoscience Cunday #2: Let's Talk About IQ Testing

    In the Season 1 finale of Distraction Dive, Red & Del unpack IQ testing’s tangled history and present-day harms in this loooong episode.  From early 20th‑century eugenics labs to modern “high IQ” societies, we trace how supposedly neutral scores were weaponized to justify exclusion, segregation, and racist policy.  Along the way we call out the grifts, gatekeeping, and toxic culture inside elite clubs, explain why standardized metrics often fail to measure human potential, and spotlight the human cost (especially for children and communities of color). __________ Sources: Gillham, Nicholas W. (2001). "Sir Francis Galton and the birth of eugenics." Annual Review of Genetics. 35(1): 83–101. doi:10.1146/annurev.genet.35.102401.090055.  PMID  11700278. (On Galton and early eugenics)"Intelligence quotient." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence\_quotientStrenze, Tarmo (2007). "Intelligence and socioeconomic success: A meta-analytic review of longitudinal research." Intelligence. 35(5): 401–426. doi:10.1016/j.intell.2006.09.004. (Meta-analysis on IQ and socioeconomic outcomes; note correlations with income and education)Bird, Kevin; Jackson, John P.; Winston, Andrew S. (2024). "Confronting Scientific Racism in Psychology: Lessons from Evolutionary Biology and Genetics." American Psychologist. 79(4): 497–508. doi:10.1037/amp0001228. PMID 39037836. (On scientific racism, race, and cognition)Panofsky, Aaron; Dasgupta, Kushan; Iturriaga, Nicole (2021). "How White nationalists mobilize genetics: From genetic ancestry and human biodiversity to counterscience and metapolitics." American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 175(2): 387–398. doi:10.1002/ajpa.24150. ISSN 0002-9483. PMC 9909835. PMID 32986847. (On misuse of genetics by extremist movements)Archive copy: https://archive.ph/9IexQ#selection-1403.264-1403.695Historical IQ scoring method: IQ originally calculated as (mental age ÷ chronological age) × 100. (See Wikipedia: Intelligence quotient.)Stability of IQ: Scores measured around age ~10+ tend to show long-term stability. (Discussed in episode; see psychometrics literature summarized on the Wikipedia page.)Correlations with socioeconomic outcomes: Meta-analytic estimates vary; Strenze (2007) reports modest correlations (examples: income r ≈ .15–.29 across studies), indicating limited predictive power for financial success.Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 42m
  6. Episode 17: If We Could Wipe Our Minds

    06/06/2025

    Episode 17: If We Could Wipe Our Minds

    What if you could erase your memory of iconic media to experience it like new? Hosts Red & Del dive into the shows, games, and music they wish they could "mind wipe"—from reality TV’s hidden depth to genre-defining games and anthemic bands. Discover why some masterpieces hit harder the first time, how pop culture can reshape us, and why "rewatching blind" might be the ultimate joy. No spoilers, just pure nostalgia! Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 10m
  7. Cseudoscience Cunday #1: Phrenology

    06/02/2025

    Cseudoscience Cunday #1: Phrenology

    Welcome to the first ever Cseudoscience Cunday (pronounced: Pseudoscience Sunday)! Red & Del take a deep, chaotic dive into phrenology - the bizarre pseudoscience of skull bumps determining personality. Why does this Victorian nonsense matter today? How does it tie into Django Unchained? Discover the red flags of pseudoscience, how grifters operate then & now, and why you should go to therapy. Get an honest, unfiltered breakdown of dangerous myths with your favorite easily distractible duo on Distraction Dive! Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 22m
  8. Episode 15: Green Flags List

    05/30/2025

    Episode 15: Green Flags List

    Red and Del are back to ruin your standards, but only in the best way.  What makes someone a keeper in friendships, work, love, and life? Trying their best to flip the script on their "Ick List" episode by diving into the green flags we often overlook. From the magic of "consistent kindness" to spotting cult-like toxicity (sorry, Disney adults), this episode is about building healthier connections, even beyond romance! Send us a text → Braincell Discord → TrueRedRevenge Twitch

    1h 24m
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Semi-scripted, occasionally well researched deep dives by two STEM background straight dudes who are too into their feelings. Expect random tangents, mild existential crises, and way too much time spent dissecting their feelings, sometimes followed up with an MLA styled bibliography about it.

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  • Creator
    TrueRedRevenge & Naam del Apiz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 TrueRedRevenge, LLC
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    Distraction Dive