VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode: David Got Rejected
Date: December 10, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode of VIEWS, David Dobrik and Jason Nash recap a chaotic 36-hour adventure to Miami and Vegas, share hilarious tales of travel mishaps and unexpected rejections, unpack the awkwardness and honesty of giving creative feedback among friends, and debate what really defines a “fuckboy.” The crew also jokes about podcast award snubs and publicly debriefs on Jason’s recent comedy pilot—and the friends’ less-than-glowing response.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. David’s Chaotic Miami & Vegas Trip

(01:05 - 13:20)

• David’s Last-Minute Decision to Attend Art Basel Miami

  • Flew out late, landed at 11pm, and faced a credit card crisis at the hotel.

  • Natalie was woken up at midnight to help David negotiate his way into a room.

  • David had forgotten his wallet and only had Apple Pay and a stack of cash meant to repay a bet to SteveWillDoIt.

    “You stupid motherfucker. You went on a plane without Natalie and without your credit cards?”
    – Jason Nash (02:11)

  • After Natalie’s intervention, David paid $1,000 in cash and got into his room—only to have the staff remove his minibar, “like a criminal.”

    “They took away the physical fridge and then the chips that would sit on top of the fridge...I was like, what am I, some sort of looter?”
    – David Dobrik (06:23)

• Partying Miami-Style

  • Straight from hotel to a boat party hosted by Alex Earl's canned margarita brand.

  • Hopped between house parties by boat, enjoying the city’s unique social scene.

    “You’re not stuck in a car dizzy. You’re, like, getting the most fresh air you possibly could when you’re on this boat and you pull up to house parties through the backyard.”
    – David Dobrik (07:20)

• The Surprise Stripper Encounter

  • David meets a woman at the party; turns out she's a stripper who offers to spend the night for $2,500.

  • David expresses feeling “bamboozled.”

    “I genuinely thought, boom. We hit it off for like 20 minutes...unless you don’t want me to. And you can pay me $2,500 for the night...I felt really, really bamboozled.”
    – David Dobrik (08:33, 08:55)

• Vegas and the “No Sleep” Lifestyle

  • After nearly no sleep, David joins SteveWillDoIt and friends for a whirlwind flight (Miami -> Orlando -> North Carolina -> Vegas) then meets up with Natalie and crew for more late-night adventures.

    “I was on that plane for like nine, ten hours...I got to my bed at like 6. But that’s when the crew arrived to set up a bit in the house.”
    – David Dobrik (12:04)

2. Should David Move to Miami?

(13:20 - 17:06)

• The Miami Temptation

  • David and Natalie debate the allure of moving to Miami: warm weather, tax benefits (“10 to 15% savings!”), vibrant party scene, and David’s “Miami bug” concerns.

  • Both admit affection for the city, but Natalie notes it may not change their real habits.

    “I have to move to Miami, by the way...I love the humidity. I like it when it’s like a sauna outside.”
    – David Dobrik (13:32, 15:41)

    “But have you seen the Miami girls?”
    – David Dobrik (15:56)

• Vices and Temptations

  • David worries he’d end up at nightclub Eleven “three days a week,” but friends assure him he’ll acclimate.

3. The Creative Feedback Conundrum: Jason’s Comedy Pilot

(18:31 - 45:53)

Airing Out the Elephant in the Room

• Jason’s Perspective: Vulnerability and Disappointment

  • Jason shares how he felt seeing friends react silently to his pilot—a passion project.

  • He describes a downward spiral that lasted weeks:

    “It’s so fucking demoralizing to put your heart and soul into something and to be like, wow, this is my passion project...and I got over here and...it arrived fucking DOA in that room right there.”
    – Jason Nash (21:36)

• David/Natalie’s Perspective: The Struggle to Give Honest, Negative Feedback

  • David explains it’s hard to critique friends’ creative work, preferring not to say anything if he dislikes something.

    “Like, you’re gonna love that. I’m gonna love it...But it’s impossible for me to give a negative critique.”
    – David Dobrik (25:34, 25:44)

  • Natalie points out that sometimes, friends’ feedback is tough because it’s seen as “final,” and not a work in progress.

    “The challenging part was that it was the final edit. You made that clear when we watched it, too.”
    – Natalie (25:10)

• Debate: Should You Be Brutally Honest?

  • Jason wishes they’d been more direct: “You didn’t like it. That’s OK.”

  • David and Natalie admit silence was their method of “not loving it,” but it unintentionally hurt more.

    “Strong as a person to be like…okay, listen, that’s okay.”
    – Natalie (23:19)

• Positive Outcomes and Lessons Learned

  • Jason finds some vindication: many YouTube comments on his video are supportive, and he has new meetings set up.

  • David reiterates his respect for Jason’s comedic talent, arguing the pilot didn’t capture what makes Jason so funny in real life.

    “You are one degree away from being a really good comedian...I’m lucky I get to film with you, because you’re…so many levels above us in comedy.”
    – David Dobrik (28:36)

• Creative Process Takeaways

  • The crew (with Alex chiming in) debates if familiarity with the setting and cast hindered their judgment.

  • Discuss importance of separating personal taste from public/YouTube audience reactions.

    “Don’t take my (or our) opinion as gospel...If the comments are so positive, maybe you should listen to us less.”
    – David Dobrik (46:13)

• Memorable Moment:

  • David’s verdict on Jason’s feedback plea:

    “Next time you show me a pilot...just deadass me.”
    – David Dobrik (45:49, 46:07)

4. Relationships & the “Fuckboy” Definition

(32:53 - 36:13)

• Natalie brings up a guy she likes, and a friend warns her he’s a “fuckboy.”

• The trio debates what that term really means:

  • Not just someone who sleeps around, but someone who’s careless or manipulative with others’ feelings.

    “I think a fuckboy is, like, you’re a fucking douche...a fuckboy is somebody that’s gonna fuck you over. Like, doesn’t give a shit about you.”
    – Natalie (33:53)

  • David wonders aloud if fame exempts one from the label, using Harry Styles as an example.

• Modern Dating Surveillance

  • Natalie’s friend surveils her crush, sending clandestine videos—sparking a comic exchange about modern dating vs. privacy.

    “You guys live in such a strange time...you know, film somebody and send it to your friend.”
    – Jason Nash (35:25)

5. Podcast Award Snubs & Pop-Culture Game

(37:40 - 39:58)

• Jason quizzes David and Natalie on Golden Globe podcast nominees.

  • Surprises: famous names omitted (Theo Von and Joe Rogan).

  • Nominees include “Up First” (NPR), Dax Shepard, “SmartLess,” “Call Her Daddy,” and Mel Robbins.

    “Wait a minute. There’s a change, but the big story is...they’re not doing right wing podcasts.”
    – Jason Nash (39:49)

  • Lighthearted banter about being “right wing” and jokingly blaming that for their lack of nomination.

6. Audience Engagement & Wrapping Up

(43:19 - end)

• Jason encourages listeners to leave honest feedback on his pilot and insists he’ll grow as a creator because of friend and fan criticism.

• The friends agree on the importance of honest support, with Natalie expressing empathy for creative vulnerability.

  “If I did something and you guys didn’t like it, I would like to know before I put it out there.”
  – Natalie (44:30)

• Final lesson: Sometimes public feedback (YouTube comments) can outshine that of your immediate circle—audiences are different.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On being bamboozled by a stripper:
  “I genuinely thought, boom. We hit it off for like 20 minutes...unless you don’t want me to. And you can pay me $2,500 for the night...”
  – David Dobrik (08:33)

• On creative honesty:
  “You didn’t like it. That’s okay. And what I’ve learned is, like, comedy—it is subjective, right?”
  – Jason Nash (22:24)

• On supporting a friend’s creative risk:
  “I do it again...that’s just because you’re so nice.”
  – Jason Nash and David Dobrik (23:27)

• On learning from feedback:
  “It’s good to have a bunch of people tell me no, because when I go again...let me try to make it, like, a little better in that regard.”
  – Jason Nash (45:31)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• David’s Miami trip disaster starts: 01:05
• Hotel credit card fiasco: 01:46
• Surprise stripper encounter: 07:50–08:55
• Whirlwind Miami/Vegas journey: 12:04–13:20
• Debate: Moving to Miami: 13:20–17:06
• Jason’s pilot & creative feedback saga: 18:31–45:53
  • Jason’s disappointment: 21:36
  • Crew weighs in honestly: 28:22–46:13
• Defining “fuckboy”: 32:53–36:13
• Podcast award banter: 37:40–39:58
• Audience comments and self-reflection: 43:19–end

Tone and Style

As always, the conversation is candid, fast-paced, self-deprecating, and playful. David and Jason balance genuine vulnerability with classic VIEWS banter, allowing for moments of introspection amidst chaos and comedy.