Podcast Summary: VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode: Pitching Natalie for The Bachelorette
Date: March 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode is a trademark VIEWS blend of irreverent humor, candid personal stories, and lively banter, centered around a playful campaign to get Natalie cast as the next Bachelorette. David and Jason, joined by Natalie, riff on why she’d be the ideal choice, pitch reality TV show ideas, and discuss everything from body counts to bidets. The episode also dives into pop culture (new Spider-Man trailer!) and personal crossroads, delivering both laughs and genuine introspection.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Natalie for The Bachelorette (00:56–09:30)

• Natalie jokes about wanting to be the next Bachelorette now that the new season was canceled.
• The group entertains the idea, discussing if they have enough industry connections to pitch her.
• David ponders reaching out to former “Bachelor” producers he met at a club, while Jason reveals his connections in reality TV (Storage Wars).
• Natalie explains why she thinks she's a compelling candidate: “I just think I would be more, like, interesting to watch.” (03:22)
• They imagine how her season would be different—having public figure friends as potential contestants for twists.
• Natalie recounts running into another "hot girl in a Ferrari," inspiring talk about “hot girl moments.” (05:01)
• The team speculates on how she’d handle Bachelor conventions like the “honeymoon suite” and dramatic eliminations, with David teasing: “I'm not watching this season. We already know how it ends. She's not having sex with them in the honeymoon suite. I'm out.” (07:50)
• Natalie invites listeners to DM the Bachelor with her nomination, joking, “Well, everybody should just go DM the Bachelor and tell them that I need to be the new one.” (09:26)

2. Making Their Own Dating Show (10:07–11:44)

• The hosts consider producing their own Bachelor-style show, referencing Alex Cooper’s similar projects.
• David says, “I would happily be adjacent to you looking for somebody. I would also do it for myself because I think that's fun.” (11:04)
• Natalie and David riff on doing a co-ed version, eventually deciding it sounds like too much work for David.

3. Pop Culture Sidebar: Spider-Man Trailer (11:45–14:48)

• David geeks out about the record-breaking new Spider-Man trailer: “It did 700, like, 15 million views in 24 hours.” (12:05)
• They briefly run through the plot (Peter Parker forgotten by all) and David theorizes about the MCU’s future: “I think there's gonna have to be a movie that none of us know about yet.” (14:14)

4. Superhero Mount Rushmore (14:49–16:32)

• The team debates the most culturally important superheroes.
• Natalie's list: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man. Jason adds Iron Man and Thor.
• David’s favorites: Superman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Batman, Wolverine, making the case that “if it wasn’t for the X-Men movies, we wouldn’t have the MCU.” (29:25)
• Jason confesses: “Don’t like Spider Man... he's just, like, in that puny suit.” (16:03), which leads to some ribbing about his general distaste for “youthful” characters.

5. Jason’s College & Dating Life—Body Count Talk (17:48–29:07)

• Jason recounts heartbreak from college and explains why he never had a high "body count": “I've always had confidence issues. It just stems from my father.” (24:25)
• David and Natalie are surprised his count is only eight, considering his SNL internship, New York life, and comedy career.
• The conversation spins into stereotypes about sex and success, with humor and sincerity: “I just wasn't a big lady killer, that's all.” (23:34)
• They compare body counts, with David claiming his is “three” (26:32)—which everyone laughs at.

6. Societal Expectations, Confidence, and Maturing (25:31–29:59)

• Jason gets candid about maturing late in life: “I've always felt like I didn't really mature until I was, like, 30.” (25:32)
• The group muses on how self-image and context shape life experiences, with Natalie observing: “I just still think that people in his position were, like, getting laid, even if they weren’t.” (27:20)
• Jason demystifies the comedy scene's reputation: “You go to open mics...then you go to a diner and write jokes. It’s different.” (28:13)

7. Bidets, Toilets, and Heated Seats (33:04–37:39)

• The crew gets into the nitty-gritty of international toilets, bidets, and hygiene gadgets.
• Natalie stands firm: “I just don't think it’s effective. Like, I'd rather just wipe and be done.” (34:39)
• David raves about heated toilet seats: “I think everyone should switch over. It changes your life.” (36:48)

8. Study Abroad Dilemma (38:00–41:21)

• Jason shares his son Wyatt’s dilemma: stay in NY for music or study abroad in London?
• David reflects on New York: “If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.” (39:55)
• Natalie argues for seizing the study abroad opportunity: “Right now is probably the time, the most amount of time he'll have in his life to go do something like that.” (40:26)
• The discussion leads to a philosophical tangent about life choices and “what ifs.”

9. Books, Literacy, and “The Midnight Library” (41:21–44:51)

• Natalie describes “The Midnight Library,” a novel about alternate life paths; David admits he hates reading: “I just can’t do books.” (43:35)
• The debate touches on the rise of TikTok movie summaries (“That doesn’t count!”).

10. Closing Circle Back to The Bachelorette (44:52–46:01)

• David circles back: “How do we get Natalie on The Bachelor? I think that’s the homework we're gonna give our listeners.” (44:52)
• Natalie laughs about turning 30 and the timing: “Also, I'm about to be 30. Like, I feel like it's, like, the perfect thing.” (45:06)

11. Memorable Ending Moments (45:22–46:01)

• David is excited to receive a DM from the creator of Fairly Oddparents about their 25th anniversary (“Oh, my God. This is so sick.” 45:25).
• Jason jokes about checking his own inbox: “Amazing. The IRS reached out.” (45:53)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Natalie (on her Bachelorette potential):
  “I just think I would be more, like, interesting to watch.” (03:22)

• David (about reality TV connections):
  “Not to flex or anything, but, like, I met the Bachelor producers once at a club.” (01:44)

• David (on a Natalie-led dating show):
  “I would happily be adjacent to you looking for somebody. I would also do it for myself because I think that's fun.” (11:04)

• Jason (on sex & confidence):
  “I've always had confidence issues. It just stems from my father.” (24:25)
  “I just wasn't a big lady killer, that's all.” (23:34)

• Natalie (on study abroad):
  “Right now is probably the time, the most amount of time he'll have in his life to go do something like that.” (40:26)

• David (on bathrooms in Brazil):
  “You weren't allowed to put toilet paper in the toilet? ... Your nozzle was good. I went to your bedroom.” (34:08)

• David (on books):
  “I just, like, can't do books.” (43:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:56 – Natalie pitches herself as Bachelorette
• 03:22 – Natalie on why she'd be a great pick
• 09:26 – Listeners encouraged to DM the Bachelor
• 11:45 – Spider-Man trailer discussion
• 14:49 – Superhero Mount Rushmore
• 17:48 – Jason’s heartbreak story
• 24:25 – Jason on confidence and sex
• 34:39 – Bidet debate
• 39:55 – "If you can make it in New York..."
• 41:21 – “The Midnight Library” & life choices
• 44:52 – How to get Natalie on The Bachelor

Tone & Style

This episode features the show’s signature “hangout” tone—quick-witted, self-deprecating, and packed with comedic interruptions. There’s plenty of good-natured teasing, as well as raw, honest moments about adulting, self-worth, and life decisions.

Summary for Non-Listeners

If you missed this episode, you didn’t just miss an extended Bachelorette pitch—you also missed VIEWS’ crew at their best: dreaming up reality TV, poking fun at body counts, sharing cringe college stories, and weighing real-life crossroads. The banter bounces effortlessly from pop culture to personal growth, with sharp one-liners and a peek behind the curtain of their daily lives.

Homework for listeners?
Bombard The Bachelor with DMs for Natalie, and go install a heated toilet seat.