Podcast Summary: "Having Kids With Natalie"

Podcast: VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash
Date: September 30, 2025
Episode Theme:
This episode blends the hosts’ signature playful banter with a peek behind the curtain of their personal and professional lives. The crew discusses wild stories about eccentric friends, their work dynamic, viral internet moments, quirky “would you rather” scenarios, and, of course, the topic hinted in the title: having kids with Natalie. Throughout, genuine friendship, playful ribbing, and unexpectedly thoughtful insights make for an entertaining listen.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The "Steve Will Do It" Saga – Buying the Neighbor’s House

• Steve’s Wild Plans: David recounts his friend Steve’s plan to buy the house above him, purely to become neighbors, not even bothering to see the house before purchase.
  • “Steve found out. He calls me randomly. He goes, 'dobrik, the house above you is for sale. I'm buying it.'” (01:29 – David)
• Steve’s Lifestyle: The group marvels at Steve’s over-the-top lifestyle – winning millions at the casino, giving money away, buying luxury cars, and doing most things off-camera.
  • “All of those things did happen…But the way he does it is so incredibly nonchalant.” (03:33 – David)
  • “He started throwing $5,000 chips at me, just to try to hit me.” (03:51 – David)
• Concerns about Neighborhood Vibes: David is wary about the impact on his reputation if Steve moves in, especially considering the more “chill” image he’s cultivated in his neighborhood.
  • “This neighborhood will literally turn on me…a long time building up your reputation.” (05:00 – David)
  • They agree house rules will be necessary to keep things calm.

2. Relationships and Porn: Listeners’ Questions

• Fans Seeking Permission: David reads a DM from a listener who used David’s previous comments as justification in a relationship debate about watching porn.
  • "'If David said it's okay, then I'm fine with it.' Haha. Once again, another reason why you're the goat." (05:53 – David, reading fan’s message)
• Hosts’ Take: They generally agree there’s nothing wrong with watching porn in moderation if it doesn’t impact the actual relationship.
  • “If you're watching porn and not having sex with your partner, I think that's a problem. But if you're doing both and you're balanced, like, who cares?” (06:53 – Natalie)
  • David jokingly calls Natalie “a spokesperson of porn.” (07:00)

3. Unique New York Characters: “Radio Man”

• Who is Radio Man? David shares the story of "Radio Man," a New York staple who appears in the background of countless major films, serving as a good luck charm for productions.
  • “...He has the appearance of a homeless man, but...celebrities love him. So you always see, like, George Clooney chatting with him…he's become such a staple of New York City.” (07:27 – David)
  • “He's in the background of all these films. Kind of crazy.” (08:43 – David)

4. The John Saga: Having (and Managing) a Dysfunctional Employee

• Who is John? The team debates whether John – hired mostly for entertainment – should be expected to accomplish real work.
  • “His responsibility is no responsibilities.” (11:08 – David)
• Comedy of Errors: They share a particularly funny story about John failing to wrap boxes for a video bit, despite precise instructions and having only that one task for days.
  • “The next day comes around...nothing was ever done.” (12:22 – Natalie)
  • “None of the boxes are wrapped. They have to be, like, looking like a present.” (12:52 – David)
• Workplace Roles: David jokes that only Natalie actually works, while everyone else just hangs out and plays pickleball.
  • “You give Natalie all the work, and everyone else just plays pickleball with me. That's our motto here.” (13:31 – David)

5. Dream Collaborations & Viral Bits

• International Vlog Ideas: David’s plans include flying to Turkey to meet a viral “fast hands” guy and to Russia to film with a family who lives with bears—though language barriers and logistics pose genuine hurdles.
  • “There's this family in Russia that lives with bears...It just goes completely unnoticed.” (14:50 – David)
• Branding Opportunities and Hair Transplant Anxiety: Natalie and David riff about hair loss sponsorships after discussing Turkey’s other claim to fame: hair transplants.
  • “If we could turn this fucking ship around, it would be a true, you know, true story of a hero.” (17:21 – David)

6. Rapid-Fire “Would You Rather” Segment

• Jason initiates a long series of ridiculous but revealing would-you-rather questions, yielding laughs, candid admissions, and a few surprisingly real answers.
  • Watching Natalie Have Sex:
    “I'd love to watch Natalie have sex...[not] because I would think it's hot. I'm just, like, so curious. Oh, it's like seeing, like, Jonah's penis.” (19:01 – David)
  • Pinky vs. Video Podcast:
    David admits he’d prefer filming a video podcast over cutting off a finger, albeit reluctantly.
    “Or I lose the top half of my pinky. If I'm being completely, completely honest…” (20:23 – David)
  • Dinner with Robert Downey Jr. vs. $1 Million:
    “If he puts the Iron man outfit on and is in character…a thousand percent.” (22:20 – David)
  • Having Kids With Natalie:
    The question is finally raised on whether David would have a child with Natalie or forgo kids entirely, leading to classic awkwardness and jokes.
    • "Do I have to have sex with Natalie?" "Yes." (44:53 – David & Natalie)
    • “I just don’t like when Natalie gets fucking weird like this. Look at how much she's kicking her legs ever since you presented this...This sexual question." (45:03 – David)

7. Deep Dives & Philosophical Tangents

• Adam and Eve, Hotness, and Biological Attraction:
  The crew spirals into a debate about whether the first humans (and animals) were “hot,” how standards of beauty and attraction might have existed, and whether animals perceive each other as attractive.
  • “There's obviously looks. Like I'll fucking see a good looking deer. I'm not even attracted to deer, but I'll know the difference between what's a pretty deer and what's not.” (42:39 – David)
• Food, Calories, and Grapes:
  David is shocked by the calorie count of grapes, leading to a PSA: "I'm eating, like, 5, 600 calories of grapes." (38:24)

8. Workplace Loyalty & Friendship

• David’s Loyalty to Taylor:
  “I've told Taylor that no matter what, I will always have her back for the rest of her life.” (45:43 – David)
• Natalie’s Role:
  Natalie jokes about never having received a similar promise. There’s affectionate teasing about the unique friendships and support roles within their group.
  • “I get to hang out with him. Nobody else has to hang out with him as much as I do!" (46:34 – Natalie)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On “Steve Will Do It's” Habit of Throwing Money Around:

  • “He started throwing $5,000 chips at me...I was like, I didn't know what to do. Then I felt like Cinderella picking them up.” (03:59 – David)

• The Philosophy of Giving John Tasks:

  • “His responsibility is no responsibilities.” (11:08 – David)

• David on Dinner With Robert Downey Jr.:

  • “If he's in character, he says, 'I love you 3,000' to me…yeah, a thousand percent. That I would take that over $10 million, tax free.” (22:16 – David)

• On Grapes as a Calorie Bomb:

  • “I'm eating, like, 5, 600 calories of grapes [in a sitting].” (38:24 – David)

• Natalie on Food Ordering Superpowers:

  • “I just know it's, like, mainstream good. Like, it's...universally good.” (32:11 – Natalie)
  • David: “Only thing I can compare it to is…when I was making vlogs and my parents called me, like, what if the next one's not funny?...I just felt, don’t worry, I got this. That's how Natalie is when I look at the menu with restaurants.” (32:14)

• On Having a Kid with Natalie (Would You Rather):

  • “Do I have to have sex with Natalie?” (44:53 – David)
  • Natalie laughs, “Dude, you have to fuck me!” (44:58)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Steve buying the neighbor's house & lifestyle stories: 01:29 – 05:28
• Fan question – Is it okay to watch porn in a relationship? 05:51 – 07:00
• Who is Radio Man? 07:17 – 08:43
• John’s responsibility debate: 11:08 – 13:37
• Would You Rather Segment Begins: 18:44
  • Eating Jason’s toenail or watching Natalie have sex: 18:51 – 19:06
  • Dinner with Robert Downey Jr. or $1 million: 21:28 – 22:30
  • Having a baby with Natalie: 44:51 – 45:19
• Adam & Eve/Beauty Standards Discussion: 38:47 – 43:05
• David's Loyalty to Taylor: 45:39 – 45:47
• Natalie’s food ordering skills: 31:42 – 32:43

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a breezy, irreverent, and self-aware comedic tone. The hosts poke fun at themselves and each other, effortlessly jumping between immature jokes and moments of genuine candor about issues like loyalty, lifestyle expectations, and the realities of being "influencers." Playful bickering, running gags (notably about John’s incompetence and Steve’s antics), and meta-commentary on their own fame keep the conversation lively and relatable.

Conclusion

“Having Kids With Natalie” delivers classic VIEWS entertainment: hilariously off-the-rails stories, candid debates, absurd hypotheticals, and genuine friendship. Listeners get a real sense of the unique bond and chaos that defines David Dobrik’s circle, with enough laughs, inside jokes, and honest moments to satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.