Scale or Bail: Confessions of the Hustle Generation

Alex Rize

Ex-Silicon Valley "failurist" Alex Rize rips apart viral business fairy tales. Dissect crypto collapses, TikTok millionaire scams, and founders who flirted with disaster ("Why I Almost Went to Jail"). Dive into post-mortems of overnight empires, anonymous confessions from LinkedIn’s most-hated CEOs, and live "Build or Bail" roasts where listeners pitch ideas to a panel of unapologetic investors. For Gen Z/Millennials—addicted to success but done with guru garbage. Raw, unfiltered takes on hustle culture’s darkest corners. No fluff. No mercy.

  1. FEB 22

    Sleepless in Scamville: The $10K Retreat That Stole Your Zzz’s

    lex Rize and Jade Knox expose SlumberZen, a luxury sleep retreat that monetized guests’ insomnia via TikTok livestreams and caffeine-laced “sleep tea.” Featuring bedbug horror stories, viral voyeurism, and a free “Slumber Scam Detector” checklist. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and counting rage.

    16 min

  2. FEB 18

    Quiet Luxury, Loud Scams: The $10K Knockoff Trap

    Alex Rize and Jade Knox expose Luxe Essentials, a “quiet-luxury” brand selling 10K basics that turned out to be $20 Shein knockoffs. Featuring unraveling sweaters, FTC fines, and a free “Luxury Scam Detector” checklist. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and overpriced napkins.

    13 min

  3. FEB 14

    Danielle Sassoon: Trump’s ‘Lawyer’ or Loyalist?

    Danielle Sassoon, the former Trump DOJ lawyer turned Fox News pundit, is trending for defending Trump’s trials as “election interference.” But who is she really? Alex and Jade dissect her leaked emails, Fox paychecks, and the viral clip where she claimed “Trump’s crimes are just vibes.” Featuring a whistleblower’s confession, a deepfake debate, and a “Bias Detector” quiz. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and courtroom conspiracy theories.

    10 min

  4. FEB 13

    Crafting Crisis: Joann Fabrics and the DIY Dilemma

    Joann Fabrics, the 80-year-old crafting haven, is trending—but not just for its fleece sales. Alex and Jade unravel why this DIY giant is stitching together bankruptcy rumors while Gen Z obsesses over #CraftTok. From TikTok-fueled yarn hauls to empty store shelves, we expose how Joann’s $2B debt clashes with America’s crafting renaissance. Featuring a leaked memo, a disgruntled employee’s sewing machine scream, and a “Craft or Collapse?” survival guide. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and crochet hooks.

    6 min

  5. FEB 13

    Delivering Debt: The Gig App That Stole Wages and Sold Lies

    Alex Rize and Jade Knox expose QuickDash, a gig app that trapped workers in debt with hidden fees, facial recognition scams, and rigged algorithms. Featuring repo’d scooters, FTC fines, and a free “Gig Scam Survival Guide.” For lovers of chaos, cringe, and burnt-out delivery drivers.

    17 min

  6. FEB 12

    Nostalgia for Sale: The $10M Counterfeit Tech Trap

    Alex Rize and Jade Knox expose RetroLabs, a scam selling fake vintage tech to nostalgic Gen Zers. Featuring cockroach-filled Game Boys, FTC drama, and a free “Retro Scam Detector” checklist. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and Pac-Man-level betrayal.

    5 min

  7. FEB 12

    From #Girlboss to Broke: The MLM Trap That Sold Dreams and Delivered Debt

    Alex Rize and Jade Knox expose Glow & Grow Collective, a pyramid scheme masquerading as a “female empowerment” movement. Featuring influencer debt horror stories, FTC fines, and a free “MLM Detector” checklist. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and collagen-fueled delusion.

    13 min

  8. FEB 11

    De-Influenced to Death: The $10M ‘Honest Review’ Scam

    Alex Rize and Jade Knox expose EcoPure, a brand that paid “de-influencers” to trash competitors while selling toxic products. Featuring lead-poisoned water bottles, FTC fines, and a free “BS Detector”checklist to dodge fake critics. For lovers of chaos, cringe, and sarcastic applause.

    12 min
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Ex-Silicon Valley "failurist" Alex Rize rips apart viral business fairy tales. Dissect crypto collapses, TikTok millionaire scams, and founders who flirted with disaster ("Why I Almost Went to Jail"). Dive into post-mortems of overnight empires, anonymous confessions from LinkedIn’s most-hated CEOs, and live "Build or Bail" roasts where listeners pitch ideas to a panel of unapologetic investors. For Gen Z/Millennials—addicted to success but done with guru garbage. Raw, unfiltered takes on hustle culture’s darkest corners. No fluff. No mercy.

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