VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode: "David’s Next Career Move"

Date: October 28, 2025

Overview

In this episode of "VIEWS," David Dobrik and Jason Nash are joined by Natalie and “Jay” to dissect David's potential next step in his career (hint: DJing in Vegas!), their recent adventures in Miami—including Natalie’s unexpected party leadership—and musings on pop culture, origin stories, and the shape of modern fame. The conversation is energetic, personal, and laden with the crew’s signature self-deprecating humor.

Key Discussion Points

1. Miami Recap: Nightlife, Strip Clubs, and Natalie's Party Power

• David's surprising decision: David reveals he skipped the strip club (unusual for him), instead opting for a quiet night in Miami—an apparent sign of personal evolution.
• Natalie’s wild night out: Natalie, Jay, and a whole influencer crew attended the famous Miami club, 11, with Natalie unexpectedly emerging as the host and "baller" of the evening.
  • “Natalie got there and she just took the reins. She got her own table. Everyone came to her table and controlled like she was the big baller.” – Jay [04:16]
• Strip club FOMO: David reflects on missing out on what would have been 'prime time' content for his vlog but acknowledges it allowed Natalie to shine independently.

Notable moment:
Jason compares David’s presence killing the vibe to walking into a Boston Papa John's:

"If I go into a Papa John's in Boston with you, it's gonna be way different than if I go into the Papa John's without you... I go in with you, no one cares that I'm there at all." – Jason [06:27]

[00:07–09:28]

The group jokes about their differing attitudes toward partying, Natalie’s accidental leadership, and a wild night with complete VIP service, all orchestrated through friendly connections rather than Love Island stars.

2. Miami: Halloween, Everglades, and Painful Mosquito Bites

• Family-friendly Halloween: David and Natalie attend a Miami Halloween party and meet an F1 champion and his F2-driving son, learning about the shockingly high cost of racing (up to $5 million/year for F2).
  • “His mom goes, it's four to five million dollars a year for a son to do F2. Isn't that crazy?” – David [09:54]
• Car talk: David feels cool for noting analog dashboards are more timeless in cars, like a Patek vs. an Apple Watch.
  • “I think that it's cooler when your car is analog, especially in hypercars and supercars, because it's more timeless.” – David [11:11]
• Everglades excursion:
  David and Natalie explore the Florida Everglades at night with a snake-catching content creator, leading to Jay suffering 100+ mosquito bites.
  • “It looks like I have like a ring of like 30 of them like on my ass cheeks.” – Jay [13:07]

[09:29–15:16]

Winding through the woes of mosquito bites, talk turns to Halloween costumes and Miami’s lively scene with Natalie planning to be Wonder Woman, despite her “ring of bites.”

3. Celebrity Encounters & Miami Glam

• Steve Aoki hang-out: Lunch with Steve Aoki, a boat ride to a club, and witnessing the “caking” tradition.
  • “Straight from the boat with Steve Aoki into the booth.” – Natalie [15:16]
  • “He has this bit basically, where he takes a cake and he throws it into the audience, and everyone is, like, honored to be hit by it.” – David [15:41]
• Benihana origin:
  Steve’s dad started Benihana—news that delights everyone.

[15:16–17:30]

4. David’s DJ Ambitions: The Next Career Move?

• Support from real DJs: Steve Aoki and others encourage David to try DJing, suggesting his pop sensibilities would suit Vegas crowds.
  • “He’s like, you’d crush in Vegas. Like, you’d obliterate Vegas.” – Steve Aoki (paraphrased by David) [17:44]
• The Vlog Idea: David wants to craft a vlog documenting his DJ journey, training with major acts like Diplo, Zedd, Chainsmokers, etc.
• DJ difficulties: David admits to lacking technical skills but has a feel for setting musical vibes.
  • “I can fucking fuck the shit out of an aux cord, like, in a car. Like, I know exactly what song belongs next.” – David [18:46]
• Celebrity DJs' authenticity: Discussion about the stigma celebrity DJs face and respect for the professionals who grind.

[17:30–22:16]

5. Miami Hotels and Diva Habits

• Room upgrades: David details his (and Natalie’s) love for personally touring hotel rooms before committing—sometimes viewing $30–40k upgrades just for fun. They ultimately prefer cozy, wood-filled rooms over Miami’s cold, glossy penthouses.

[24:11–26:26]

6. Movie Musings

• Hidden Figures:
  David shares his affection for the film "Hidden Figures," the importance of representation, and his encounter with Octavia Spencer.
  • “Like, one of the best, like, coolest people I've ever met...” – David [27:18]
  • The group jokes about awkward celebrity run-ins, including Natalie realizing her fly was down after meeting Rami Malek.

[26:31–29:43]

7. Technology in Film: VFX and IMAX

• VFX ‘egg’: Jason describes a cutting-edge VFX technology—a chair surrounded by cameras for on-the-fly ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement).
• IMAX camera trivia: Fascinating discussion about the need for post-dubbing because IMAX cameras are so loud on set.
  • “How can you possibly match the audio perfectly? Especially on such a big screen where everybody's watching it like so intensely. That blows my mind.” – David [33:41]

[31:03–34:03]

8. Pop Culture: Origin Stories & Modern Fame

• Scorsese, Cobain, and the changing landscape:
  The hosts reflect on old vs. new “origin stories,” how the classic ‘discovered out of nowhere’ is replaced by social media virality, and the cyclical nature of pop culture.
  • “There will be a new...renaissance of culture, of film. We just have to adjust.” – David [37:34]

[35:07–37:50]

9. Humble Beginnings, Paparazzi, and Sweet Revenge

• YouTuber stigma: David recounts being dismissed by a paparazzo early in his career, only to later be photographed by the same man after becoming famous.
  • “I loved when people would mock us as YouTubers...If my YouTube videos ever become successful, this guy is going to eat his words.” – David [39:13]
• The payoff: When the moment finally comes, David finds it underwhelming and realizes revenge isn’t as satisfying as imagined.
  • “It's like revenge from a cartoon...That’s not realistic.” – Natalie [40:53]

[39:08–42:47]

10. Pop Culture Odds & Ends

• Recommendation corner: The group excitedly discusses new documentaries (Scorsese, "Cocaine Quarterback," "Chad Powers"), sharing admiration for actors like Glenn Powell and their own strange celebrity encounters—David’s “peeing next to Chris Evans” story among them.
  • “I peed next to some of the coolest people in the world. My favorite, I think, is Chris Evans...” – David [44:55]

[43:02–45:52]

Notable Quotes

• On party dynamics:

  “By you being somewhere, it ruins the vibe.”
  — Jason [05:57]

• On influencer DJ careers:

  “They're, like, not another influencer becoming a DJ.”
  — Jay [20:26]

• On nostalgia for classic 'origin stories':

  “Now...you're discovered because someone filmed you.”
  — David [37:01]

• On old wounds and revenge:

  “Those things are better to like, just have as shower thoughts and just to be in the shower, be like, if I ever fucking meet this motherfucker. That’s all it is.”
  — David [42:47]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Miami Nightlife & Strip Club FOMO: 00:07–09:28
• Natalie Hosts at Club 11: 03:56–05:51
• Everglades & Mosquitoes: 09:29–15:16
• Steve Aoki Encounter & DJing Ideas: 15:16–21:13
• David’s DJ Aspirations Discussion: 17:30–22:16
• Miami Hotels & Divas: 24:11–26:26
• ‘Hidden Figures’ & Octavia Spencer Stories: 26:31–29:43
• VFX & IMAX Audio Talk: 31:03–34:03
• Pop Culture, Classics, and Fame: 35:07–39:08
• YouTuber Revenge on Paparazzi: 39:08–42:47
• Show & Movie Recs, Celeb Bathrooms: 43:02–45:52

Memorable Moments

• Natalie commanding a VIP table and showing unexpected leadership in Miami.
• David introspectively considering moving into DJing—with both excitement and self-doubt.
• The lighthearted roast of Miami’s cold, glossy penthouses versus “cozy” rooms.
• Jason’s “Papa John’s” metaphor on celebrity aura.
• An entire segment on awkward bathroom encounters with celebrities.
• A surprisingly touching reflection on forgiveness and the fleeting satisfaction of “I showed them” moments.

Tone: Playful, irreverent, occasionally introspective—classic “VIEWS” banter, blending self-mockery with genuine curiosity about fame, friendship, and adulthood.

This summary should give any non-listener a vivid, insightful view into the episode, with all the quirks and quotability that “VIEWS” is known for.