VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode Title: 24 Hours in Dubai
Date: January 14, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, David and Jason reunite after some time apart to catch up on their whirlwind travels, specifically David's 24-hour solo adventure in Dubai and recent experiences in the Philippines. They delve into behind-the-scenes moments of international creator events, their evolving content strategies, why David struggles to make videos at home, and Jason’s new foray into daily vlogging. The hosts bring their signature banter, touching on pop-culture, the nature of “legends,” and what it means to balance work and play in the fast-moving world of content creation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reunion & Absence: The Dobrik-Nash Dynamic

• The hosts joke about how essential they are to each other’s lives after a week apart.
  • David: “You realize that I am 85% of your life.” (00:59)
  • Jason: “Yeah, the screams, they fill voids.” (01:14)
• Jason mentions Ferris, who typically avoids joining the podcast, stepping in while Jason was away.

2. Travel Recap: Sydney, Philippines, and Dubai

• David discusses their long-anticipated trip, starting in Sydney and the Philippines.
• Jason asks about the lack of a new vlog.
  • David: “I just don't have time. It's just a new excuse I'm gonna start using…” (02:52)
• David reveals he’s off to Madrid for work with a “brand that doesn’t exist yet.” (03:37)

3. Dubai Adventure: Going Solo, International Friendships

• David describes attending a creator event in Dubai, originally planned as a duo presentation (“Working for your best friend”) with Natalie.
• Notable for David: Being alone in Dubai, which is rare because of his codependence with Natalie.
  • Jason: “I love how codependent you are with Natalie… That was, like, a big deal.” (05:17)
• David reflects on forming international friend groups, especially Tanya:
  • David: “I've only seen [Tanya] really outside of the country… She has our notifications on for our pod. She says she's turned them on. She’s only listened to about two of them. Honestly, I don't think she's listened to one of them.” (06:12-06:21)

Home Away from Home in Dubai

• David highlights the comfort of sitting in a real home (not an Airbnb) abroad, eating snacks, and ordering food with friends—making travel feel less like travel. (07:03 – 07:19)

Waivers Taste Test

• David recounts how he insisted his friends in Dubai be brutally honest about his Waivers chips, bemoaning how people always say they’re good—even when statistically, some should dislike them.
  • David: “I get tired of people coming to blow smoke up my ass about them.” (09:09)
  • Jason: “No one's gonna say that… And if you do, you're arguing this. You're fucking asshole.” (08:46)

Influencer Brands Banter

• The duo joke about other influencer products, pretending not to like any but ultimately agreeing most are actually good (nods to Mr. Beast’s chocolate and Prime).
  • David: “Let’s try to find one we don’t like. We can't be mean on any of them… Ryan Trahan's candy. So good.” (10:58-11:07)

4. Dinner Mishap: Natalie Gets Food Poisoning

• The night before the Dubai talk, Natalie gets food poisoning (“everything started coming out all sides—mouth, nose, ears, ass”), leaving David to do the presentation alone.
  • David: “Only one of us got food poisoning. And it was Natalie.” (11:37)

5. Dubai Event: Creator Culture & ‘New Age VidCon’

• David reflects on the new creator economy, where everyone at these events has their “own shtick” (e.g., creators asking for collabs, stunts for vlogs)—“It felt like a new age VidCon. It was really cool.” (16:36)
• Notes Mr. Beast’s omnipresence in Dubai ("he is making his mark to be like Walt Disney") with ‘Kindness Stations’. (16:57)

6. Philippines Adventure & Filipino Wedding

• David remembers the Philippines as “incredible,” comparing the islands to an Adam Sandler Hawaii movie.
  • David: “It felt like an Adam Sandler movie…like, true getaway.” (18:41)
• Wedding observations:
  • Nonstop guided photos and games (“the announcer straight talking for like four hours”)
  • David gets stumped by a trivia riddle a 9-year-old answers, to Jason’s amusement.

7. Content Creation: Dart Videos & Viewer Feedback

• David and Jason dissect feedback on David’s “dart videos” vs. his classic “friends hanging out” content.
  • Listener Feedback Excerpt: “Your dart videos are great, but some of your best videos are you hanging around the house…Think local and simple.”
• David explains the dart is just branding: “It differentiates… gives it a different brand. I don't think people were understanding that. It's still the vlog.” (25:32-25:44)

8. Making Content at Home vs. Traveling

• David finds it hard to make videos in LA—home is now his “play” space with clear separation from work.
  • David: “Unfortunately, I've gotten comfortable here, and I’ve now separated my work and play. My play is just genuinely being at home.” (34:16)
• Compares this with wanting to travel more for content—upcoming plans include Madrid, Rio, Cape Town, and Hong Kong.

9. Jason’s Daily Vlogs: Hustle & Humor

• Jason talks about his new daily vlogging streak (“I’ve done it every day for 14 days… I’m gonna do it the whole year”), describing it as an exercise and necessity: “The secret is actually nothing at all. I don't have a choice. I have the wherewithal and I have nothing at all.” (29:21-29:28)
• Lighthearted financial honesty: “I'm making $35 a video.” (29:56)

10. Pop-Culture Talk: Who Are the Real “Legends”?

• The hosts debate the “legend” status of various celebrities (Wanda Sykes, Joe Pesci, Queen Latifah), riffing on the difference between being famous and legendary.
  • David: “There’s like legends in Hollywood I don’t actually know why they’re legends.” (35:44)
  • *Jason attempts to explain, e.g., for Joe Pesci: “He’s been in a lot of Scorsese films… legendary parts that hold a lot of meaning.” (36:44)
• Punctuated by a comical confusion over “Blues Brothers” vs. “Blue Man Group”. (37:48-37:54)

11. Award Shows, Lip Reading, & Podcast Dreams

• Conversation shifts to Golden Globes, Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio, and the strangeness of new award categories like “Cinematic and Box Office.”
• Reflections on why their podcast didn’t win at the Golden Globes; jokes about targeting the Hollywood Foreign Press for next year's nomination.

12. Timothée Chalamet: New Hollywood Favorite

• Both hosts praise Timothée Chalamet’s charm, work ethic, and lack of ego:
  • David: “He is without an ego, but he is confident. Do you know what I mean?” (46:43)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Nostalgia of Travel vs. Home:

  • David: “There's something about just seeing my house that just, like, gives me energy to go. It's just so nice to be here. Even though I only slept in the bed for two nights. Like, I'm ready to go again.” (18:20-18:26)

• On “Legend” Status:

  • David: "There’s like legends in Hollywood that I don’t actually know why they’re legends. So maybe you can explain it to me." (35:44)
  • Jason (explaining "legend"): "He's been in a lot of Scorsese films, in some legendary films and some legendary parts that hold a lot of meaning." (36:44)

• On Content Creation Burnout:

  • David: “It's just the comfort here is astounding.” (24:13)
  • Jason on vlogging daily: “The secret is actually nothing at all. I have the wherewithal and I have nothing at all.” (29:21)

• Pop-Culture Zingers:

  • Jason (on daily vlogging economics): “I'm making $35 a video.” (29:56)
  • David (joking): “Yeah, I'll just go fucking kill myself.” (30:05)

• On Timothée Chalamet:

  • David: “He is without an ego, but he is confident. You could tell that he's like. He knows that he's doing a good job, and he's trying really hard.” (46:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:37 | Hosts reunite, discuss time apart | | 02:37 | Recap of Sydney & Philippines trip | | 05:09 | David’s solo trip to Dubai, missing Natalie | | 06:12 | David reflects on international friendships, story about Tanya | | 07:03 | Comfort of being in a real home abroad | | 07:49 | Waivers chips taste test & honesty dilemma | | 11:37 | Natalie’s food poisoning in Dubai | | 14:03 | David presents solo at Dubai event, brings in Samir | | 16:36 | The new age of creator conferences & VidCon vs. Dubai event | | 18:34 | The Philippines trip: wedding traditions and trivia | | 23:36 | Listener feedback on “dart videos” vs. OG vlog content | | 24:09 | David’s struggle to create at home | | 29:00 | Jason’s daily vlogs: motivation, revenue reality | | 35:44 | Hollywood legends: who and why? | | 41:26 | Pop-culture, Golden Globes, and award show anecdotes | | 46:29 | Praise for Timothée Chalamet’s energy and appeal |

Tone & Language

The episode retains the hosts’ irreverent, conversational style, packed with self-deprecating humor, sarcasm, and candid industry insights. Pop-culture references and inside jokes abound, maintaining the core VIEWS vibe that fans know and love.

For New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential VIEWS ride: globe-trotting adventures, unscripted insights into influencer culture, and relatable reflections on work, life, and content burnout. Even if you’ve missed prior episodes, you’ll get a real sense of both hosts’ personalities, creative processes, and their friendship’s comic push-pull. The banter on what makes someone a “legend,” updates on their brands and vlogs, and the honest look at travel and work fatigue make it a must-listen for VIEWS fans and anyone curious about the realities of online fame.