VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode: David's Kiss in Rio

Date: March 17, 2026

Overview

In this episode, David Dobrik and Jason Nash return from their eventful trip to Rio de Janeiro and dish all about the antics, near-kisses, club adventures, and behind-the-scenes group dynamics. The crew shares candid stories about Brazilian nightlife, travel mishaps, production challenges, and a hilarious debate over airport security lines. Plus, they touch on the rising influence of creators at the Oscars and reflect on team building, imposter games, and upcoming projects.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Reflections on the Rio Trip

[01:03–09:01]

• The crew discusses the length of their trip and the surprising lack of romantic encounters:
  • David laments, “Bad news. None of us made out with anybody.” [01:15]
  • Ferris recounts David's near make-out, describing intense Brazilian party culture: “In Brazil, everybody wants to make out with you. That’s like a way to say handshake, you know?” [01:34]
• Natalie and Georgia’s mission to find “hunky” Brazilian men fell flat:
  • “Either the men were really old or extremely young…There was, like, no in between.” – Natalie [02:41, 02:47]
• The club scene:
  • Natalie and Georgia attempt some “tiger paw” flirting, which Natalie describes as “the most gross…” [05:31]
  • David and the guys embark on a failed club hop, unintentionally ending up back where they started. [06:18–07:05]
  • Description of Rio's club culture: Portable tables, flexible dance floors, and tactical “placement” for maximum fun. [07:41–08:03]

Cultural Observations & Beach Antics

[02:56–04:43]

• Classic Rio moments: group of teenage boys gawking while the girls rinse off on the beach; reminiscent of “every guy checks out a girl in a movie”. [03:33–04:12]
• Contrasts with American flirting: “Here, guys do the swag walk…that’s kind of the American way.” – David [04:24]

Crew Mishaps and Health Challenges

[09:04–10:52]

• Zane’s ongoing bad luck:
  • Sick in both the Philippines and Rio: “Zane had a fucking nightmare of a trip. For three days he went to the hospital.” – David [10:41]
  • Blames eating fruit washed in local water, highlighting classic traveler’s woes in Brazil. [10:20–10:34]

Production Behind-the-Scenes & Editing

[11:46–16:41]

• David speaks candidly about stepping back from editing, seeking a new editor to match his style:
  • “I just really trust confident people.” [14:10]
• The team discusses David’s trademark lack of specificity in directing shots:
  • “Don’t shoot it like a stupid person. And I just didn’t know what that meant.” – Ferris [14:38]
  • David admits, “I’m bad at verbalizing.” [16:53]

Imposter Game Obsession

[17:31–21:13]

• The squad becomes obsessed with the social game Imposter (akin to “Spyfall” or “Chameleon”), playing it incessantly in buses, hotels, and airports:
  • “Our best game was, like, 45 minutes long…It was incredible.” – David [19:11]
• The group’s inside jokes blur game logic, leading to confusion and lots of yelling:
  • “If you don’t get chicken is to scared…you’re the imposter.” – David [20:25]

Team Building, Hiring, & Workplace Dynamics

[22:10–24:38]

• Ferris shares getting hired as a result of a previous podcast appearance, and the growth of the in-house team:
  • “We have, like, over 20 now.” – Ferris [22:50]
• Debate over hiring for “vibes” and the necessity (and humor) of certain staff positions.
• Natalie’s key role in hiring, and David’s anxieties over relinquishing control:
  • “I just don’t think you like when I have, like, any ounce of control.” – Natalie [24:02]

Hilarious Security Line Debacle

[27:49–36:41]

• The crew endures the chaos of post-government-shutdown airport security, including signing up for CLEAR and debating the merits of spending $400 to get through security.
  • “You literally skipped the line during a time when there was not a system, brother.” – David [32:13]
  • Jay’s colorful analogy: “You go into a restaurant and it’s $200 to eat…then for another hundred dollars, I’ll bring the food out. That’s fucked, and you know it.” [34:08]

Oscars and the Rise of Online Creators

[38:34–42:39]

• The group shares thoughts on missing the Oscars broadcast due to travels, but catching up on highlights:
  • Notable moments: Conan O’Brien’s host segment featuring “Gen Z” jokes paired with endless-loop iPhone games; Oscar’s playful nod to MrBeast as a future host.
  • “It doesn’t even read to me like they’re making fun of him at all anymore. It almost now reads to me as old people being, like, on their way out.” – David [40:49]
• Discussion on the Academy's age and potential for social media content in future Oscars.

Next Destinations & Community Requests

[45:36–46:36]

• Announcement of the group’s upcoming trip to Bali, David’s call for quirky, “story-worthy” local recommendations:
  • “I don’t mean, like, waterfalls and stuff. I’m talking about, like, is there a guy in Bali that has like the world’s longest toenail…” [46:18]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Brazilian flirting culture:
  • “In Brazil, everybody wants to make out with you. That’s like a way to say handshake, you know?” — Ferris [01:34]
• On David’s indecisiveness:
  • “She was like, come on, it’s the Brazilian way. And you didn’t kiss her? What’s wrong with you?” — Natalie [02:01, 02:05]
• On Rio club scene:
  • “The table appears wherever you want it.” — David [08:01]
• On editing difficulties:
  • “Don’t shoot it like a stupid person. And I just didn’t know what that meant.” — Ferris [14:38]
• On group games:
  • “Our best game was, like, 45 minutes long… It was incredible.” — David [19:11]
• On hiring for vibes:
  • “I hired a guy for vibes? Oh, my God. This is literally what I’ve done.” — David [26:47]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:03] – Start of Rio recap: travel, clubs, and cultural differences.
• [03:33] – Beach “gawking” anecdote & discussion of gender norms.
• [07:41–08:03] – Portable tables and differences in Rio club culture.
• [09:04–10:52] – Zane’s sickness; dangers of street food and fruit.
• [11:46–16:41] – Editing, production hurdles, and communication in content creation.
• [17:31–21:13] – “Imposter” game obsession and in-group dynamics.
• [22:10–24:38] – Ferris’s hiring story and the group’s expansion.
• [27:49–36:41] – Airport security meltdown and CLEAR membership debate.
• [38:34–42:39] – Oscars discussion: Conan’s segment, MrBeast nod, and the Academy’s changing face.
• [45:36–46:36] – Upcoming Bali trip and offbeat audience requests.

Tone, Language, and Atmosphere

• Conversational, chaotic, and candid—true to the VIEWS brand, with plenty of irreverent humor, rapid banter, and friendly jabs.
• The crew frequently breaks into self-deprecating jokes, playful complaints, and real talk on both the glamorous and mundane parts of their content-creator lifestyle.

This episode provides a lively window into David, Jason, and crew’s recent adventures, reflections on group dynamics, their creative process, and their unique perspective on both the absurd and everyday aspects of influencer life. From missed kisses in Rio to $400 security lines, and the evolving role of digital creators at the Oscars, it's peak VIEWS—fun, fast, and full of personality.