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What does it really mean to grow up broke?

July 29, 202500:55
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So you say yeah you identify as broke or
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you grew up broke. What does that sort
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of mean in real terms?
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>> We didn't have the luxuries like we used
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to pick onions for money pay bills. That
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was our school holidays and that was a
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reality for a lot of sins and I was
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talking about that with one of my
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friends and she was like oh my god yeah
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we had to pick strawberries and I was
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like what a luxury picking
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strawberries. She was like yeah save it
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for this car. And I was like but they
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already had a car. I was like oh
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>> the impression I get from the research
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I've done is you're just not money
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driven at all.
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>> No
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>> I just don't care.
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>> I really don't care. Like even the last
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show we did, I was recommended to sell
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at 35, but I knew that people that can
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pay $35, I kind of didn't want them
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there. Like not didn't want them there,
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but I wanted people who couldn't afford
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it. Broke is like a almost like a breed.
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Like there's a breed of us and we kind
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of relate on this kind of pain of
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existence if we've been broke before. So
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I brought the tickets down to $10 for
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Sons and 15 for brown people. And I'm so
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glad I did.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the realities of growing up broke, as the guest shares personal anecdotes that resonate with many. From picking onions to pay bills during school holidays, the discussion highlights the stark contrasts in experiences among friends, revealing a shared understanding of financial struggles. The guest's nonchalant attitude towards money becomes a focal point, as they express a desire to create accessible spaces for those who can relate to their past. By lowering ticket prices for their shows, they prioritize inclusivity over profit, showcasing a refreshing perspective on value and community. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of identity, class, and the bonds formed through shared hardships, making it a compelling listen for anyone who has navigated the complexities of financial insecurity.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Reality of Growing Up Broke
    A conversation about the harsh realities of childhood poverty and labor.
    “We didn’t have the luxuries like we used to pick onions for money.”
    @ 00m 04s
    July 29, 2025
  • Choosing Inclusivity Over Profit
    A decision to lower ticket prices to make events accessible to those in need.
    “I brought the tickets down to $10 for Sons and 15 for brown people.”
    @ 00m 47s
    July 29, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Childhood Labor00:08
  • Shared Experience00:39
  • Inclusivity00:47