Just Trish — Episode Summary: "David Dobrik’s Dangerous Stunts Continue + Eugenia Cooney AI Videos Are Disturbing" (Oct 29, 2025)

Host: Trisha Paytas
Co-hosts: Moses Hacmon & Oscar Gracey
Main Theme:
An unfiltered, hilariously honest breakdown of the latest viral internet drama — from David Dobrik’s continued dangerous stunts to the disturbing rise of AI influencer videos (specifically regarding Eugenia Cooney). Also, inside takes on pop culture headlines, Halloween hijinks, and celebrity gossip through Trish’s uniquely irreverent lens.

Major Topics & Segments

🎭 Halloween Costumes & Broadway Excitement (00:59–04:40)

• The crew dresses up as characters from "K Pop Demon Hunters" for a festive Halloween episode.
• Trisha shouts out her upcoming official Broadway debut in "Beetlejuice: The Musical" (Nov 4–23), plus her new Christmas show "Trishma’s Live."
• DIY costume struggles and the last-minute creativity when Amazon deliveries fail.
• Quote: “Never settle for anyone who won’t go to the edge of the earth to make your Halloween costume what it’s meant to be.” – Trisha (05:42)

🚩 Pop Culture Round-Up & Social Anxiety Relatability (11:55–14:47)

• The Lorax is named the surprise top Halloween costume this year, traced to TikTok trends.
• Moses admits to party anxiety and not approaching friends or the iconic “camel” costume at a party (13:01).
• Reflections on anxious personalities and how podcasting lets the hosts “send a message in a bottle” to friends.
• Quote: “That’s the good thing about podcasts, I always tell people I have social anxiety…so that way people know, and I directly tell them.” – Trisha (12:33)

🚨 David Dobrik’s Stunts & Accountability (61:05–68:55)

• Trisha breaks down a new Views podcast episode and is disturbed by David Dobrik’s claim that his "downfall" is "giving too much money away," especially in light of past controversies.
  • Quote: “It’s so publicly that you didn’t, like, pay for any of Jeff’s surgeries…so publicly you…didn’t like, pay for any of Jeff’s surgeries…allegedly or not, lack of, I don’t know, whatever. So. Oh, crazy to me.” – Trisha (62:53)
• Latest dangerous internet clips — David detonating sodium in a home aquarium, and ongoing reckless content.
• The crew is “disappointed” at the lack of creative evolution among these YouTubers and draws comparisons to Jackass.
• Discussion of persistent “problematic faves” and cognitive dissonance in the creator fandom.
• Quote: “Haven’t we been there, done that? Where is the evolution?” – Moses (66:38)

🤳 Dangerous Stunt Culture & Platform Responsibility (68:56–72:04)

• Sam Pepper’s resurgence as a problematic creator: recently filmed aiming fireworks at children in India during Diwali, harming a girl.
• Quote: “He shot a firecracker at a little girl’s face… like, I would literally be in jail…I’d be pissed. Oh, I’m pissed for that.” – Trisha (69:19)
• Worries about creators, views, and stunts escalating for shock value.
• Parallels drawn between David Dobrik and Sam Pepper's “menace” behavior.

🧠 Eugenia Cooney, AI Ethics, and Platform Lawsuits (153:38–164:14)

• Recent viral investigation (by Cat Tenbarge) exposes disturbing AI-generated Eugenia Cooney videos—using her likeness for “mukbang” and fetish content while she is offline.
• Trisha, Moses, and Oscar debate the ethics of AI using influencer likeness without consent, especially for exploitative or problematic content.
• Discussion of legal actions: California judge ordering TikTok to hand over internal comms regarding Eugenia (160:46).
• Reflection on moral ambiguity around “existing” online when unwell, and whether platforms are culpable if their algorithm promotes harmful behavior.
• Quote: “She just exists in a body that’s sick, you know?” – Trisha (161:07)
• Pondering the precedent and societal responsibility for digital immortality, AI-generated scandals, and what happens when boundaries blur to this degree.

🧪 Social Media Extremes, Fame, and Mental Health (125:36–127:56)

• They note the cycle where platforms and audiences reward polarizing, extreme, or unwell behavior (“the internet rewards extremities”).
• Revisiting former troubled child stars (Dana Plato), media complicity, and how judgment and spectacle push mental health struggles further.

💄 Selena Gomez, “Rare Beauty,” and Beauty Standards (117:36–123:12)

• Selena Gomez at a business panel: viral clip about Rare Beauty “not using models, but people who feel like your best friend,” sparking online backlash from campaign models.
• The gang analyzes beauty marketing language, the difference between “attainable” and “insulting,” and the messy PR fallout.
• Quote: “We’re not using beautiful people, we’re just using the regular ones?” – Trisha (119:27)

👻 Haunted Houses & Fears: Universal’s Horror Nights (45:26–65:44)

• Moses gives a vivid, comedic recount of Universal Horror Nights, the Five Nights at Freddy’s maze (cute), and the grotesque Terrifier maze (scat room, sensory overload).
• Everyone’s “real-life” haunted house: Moses = clowns & wetness, Trisha = David Dobrik’s Vlog Squad, Oscar = “straight teenage boys yelling.”

👶 Faking Pregnancy, Viral Scams & Empathy (73:31–83:01)

• Discussion of the viral Kira Cousins story (Scottish woman who faked a pregnancy and newborn’s life), social media deception, and the psychological spiral.
• Nuanced empathy for the mental illness behind such prolonged lies, but concern over deception and legal ambiguity.

🏒 Kim Kardashian, Co-Parenting, and Internet Trolling (104:17–109:50)

• Recap of the latest Kardashian’s episode: Kim dealing with Kanye’s erratic co-parenting, public statements, and media scrutiny.
• How internet dialogue harshly analyzes child stars’ every move—Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and others.

🏰 Amusement Parks & Plus Size Inclusivity (87:18–97:31)

• Tangent about Six Flags’ safety records, fears about construction, and accessibility issues for plus size guests.
• Quote: “Every seat should be this size everywhere you go, minimum, just for everyone’s comfort.” – Trisha (95:18)

🐍 Slang & Internet Vernacular (135:45–139:14)

• Moses explains “chopped” and “unc,” the AAVE roots of much internet slang, and the importance of awareness, not appropriation.
• Trisha marvels at how often black and queer culture are mainstreamed via slang.

🐝 Brief Hot Topics & Lighter Moments

• Malala does “Bees in the Trap” on The Tonight Show (101:02).
• Cat’s Eye pop group: one member does a solo project.
• Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and the power of TikTok to create pop hits.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "It’s so publicly that you didn’t, like, pay for any of Jeff’s surgeries…so publicly you…didn’t like, pay for any of Jeff’s surgeries…allegedly or not, lack of, I don’t know, whatever…” – Trisha (62:53)
• "Sam Pepper…aiming fireworks at children during Diwali, harming kids." – Oscar/Trisha (69:01–69:19)
• “She just exists in a body that’s sick, you know?” – Trisha (161:07)
• “Never settle for anyone who won’t go to the edge of the earth to make your Halloween costume what it’s meant to be.” – Trisha (05:42)
• “We’re not using beautiful people, we’re just using the regular ones?” – Trisha on Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty (119:27)

Key Timestamps

• 00:59–04:40: Halloween costumes and show promotion
• 11:55–14:47: Social anxiety & The Lorax costume trend
• 61:05–68:55: David Dobrik’s stunts, problematic “phases,” and platform accountability
• 68:56–72:04: Sam Pepper’s dangerous Diwali clip & the escalation of stunt culture
• 73:31–83:01: Kira Cousins pregnancy hoax & the psychology of lies
• 153:38–164:14: Eugenia Cooney, AI-generated influencer content, legal/ethical debate

Tone & Style

• Unfiltered, irreverent, and funny—heavy on personal anecdotes and pop culture opinions.
• Willing to go dark on internet ethics and mental health, but always with a thread of empathy or self-aware humor.
• The trio ping-pongs rapidly between topics, sometimes digressing but always landing personal reflections.

Final Thoughts

This episode underscores how digital fame warps boundaries—from rewarding dangerous or exploitative content to blurring lines between reality and AI creation. Through Trish's signature blend of off-the-cuff humor and raw honesty, the episode is a panoramic tour of internet culture’s latest shocks and trends—offering both laughter and genuinely thoughtful commentary on accountability, empathy, and evolving online ethics.