VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash
Episode: "Scammed By My Best Friend"
Date: November 25, 2025
Episode Overview
This lively episode of VIEWS brings David Dobrik, Jason Nash, and recurring guest Natalie together to unpack recent shenanigans—including a wild Vegas trip, misadventures in gift-giving, the fine art of “Irish goodbyes,” celebrity encounters, and philosophical hypotheticals about love, money, and world peace. The trio’s candid banter and irreverent storytelling keep things comedic and real, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their friendships, the LA social scene, and the hilarious realities of influencer life.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Natalie Absent from the Pod, Vegas F1 Escapades
[01:04–07:39]
- Natalie’s busy schedule sparks playful suspicions from Jason, who jokes about micromanaging.
- The gang recounts their trip to Vegas for F1: clubbing, late nights, “Irish goodbyes,” and different party stamina.
- Jason admits he’s a “boring drunk” who just wants to sleep:
“I just want to go to bed. I just get so boring. So, like, tired…” (Jay, 03:40)
- Natalie’s after-hours adventures involved chance encounters with club-goers and unexpected strip club visits.
- Jason admits he’s a “boring drunk” who just wants to sleep:
- Jason meets the owner of Spearmint Rhino and has a brief, surreal run-in with Travis Scott:
“Travis looks at me and goes, ‘Wow.’ That was it.” (Jay, 06:38)
2. Celebrities and LA Social Dynamics
[07:39–13:19]
- Jonathan Mayer, Travis Scott, and LA’s unique social code are briefly dissected.
- A cameo on weird LA habits: referencing celebrities by first name as if they’re friends—a recurring bit.
3. Dinner with Jake Paul & Buying Land
[09:13–12:32]
- Jake Paul’s new 15,000-acre property in Georgia impresses the group. His lifestyle:
“He’s like, I have my land, I have my woman, I’m gonna have my family…” (Natalie, 12:07)
- Discussion about the merits of owning land, Jake’s massive driveway, and speed-limit hacks.
- Jake’s surprising POV on relationships and wanting to settle down rather than chase Hollywood thrills.
- The hosts joke about finding love in Europe and declining to travel abroad for matchmaking.
4. Gift-Giving and Christmas Traditions
[14:34–23:40]
- Debating whether surprises or lists make for better Christmases.
- Recounting memories of receiving coveted PlayStations as kids:
“There is genuinely nothing better…than being a kid opening a gaming console on Christmas Day.” (Jay, 15:25)
- Stories about returning gifts from well-meaning parents or extended family.
- Natalie: “Every single one of us returns [dad’s] gifts…every Christmas. And they’re nice!” (20:18)
- Jason’s Lego watch story offers a humorous perspective on parental presents.
5. The Great Birthday Gift “Scam”
[26:06–31:15, Core story at 26:06 & 30:07]
- Jason relates how Ilya convinced him to start an escalating birthday gift tradition, only to back out after Jason gave him a Rolex:
“I got him a Rolex. First year, nothing. He called it off. He called it off. He called it off.” (Jay, 26:26)
- On-air, Jason calls Ilya to settle the score; Ilya tries to skate by, claiming he gave shoes in return—“the greatest scam of all time.” (David, 31:04)
- This gives the episode its title and central running joke.
6. Hypothetical Choices: Love vs. Money vs. World Peace
[31:15–37:55]
- Lively debates:
- Rolls Royce vs. world peace ($1b for peace—what would you choose?)
“You get a $200,000 brand deal, and I got Jason these [running shoes].” (David, 34:27)
- Would Natalie take $20 million or eternal love?
“Love of my life, for sure.” (Natalie, 35:11)
- Rolls Royce vs. world peace ($1b for peace—what would you choose?)
7. Musings on LA Names & Social Hierarchy
[39:07–43:38]
- The social ritual in LA of invoking celebrities by first name—“I love Rachel,” “I love Orlando”—and the awkwardness it creates.
- Whether to address DJ friends by their real names or DJ names.
- Jokes about “Marshmallow Chris” and the layers of LA insider conversations.
8. The Ultimate Birthday Plan: Dart-on-Globe Adventure
[45:03–47:15]
- Jason pitches a new video bit: spinning a globe, throwing a dart, and traveling as a group to wherever it lands—ideally somewhere near the equator, though Indiana would be funny too.
- “Whole group of us has to go…we get on a plane and we go.” (Jay, 45:47)
9. North Pole Trivia (Lead-up to Closing Banter)
[47:15–49:08]
- The group goes down a rabbit hole about whether there’s a literal marker at the North Pole:
“There is a marker in the ocean that reads North Pole 90 North. That’s pretty fucking sick.” (Jay, 47:57)
- Playful teasing and digressions about the geography of the poles.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I go, can you pod tonight? And you text, ‘I have a commitment.’ You know how suspicious that looks?” (David, 01:09)
- “I am the worst kind of drunk ever. I just want to go to bed…I wish I had even an ounce of energy to hit somebody.” (Jay, 03:40)
- “Every single one of us returns [my dad’s] gifts every single Christmas. And they’re nice…It’s so sweet. But…I feel like he also knows that we’re gonna return it every time.” (Natalie, 20:18)
- “That’s the greatest scam of all time.” (David, on the Ilya birthday gift tradition, 31:04)
- “You got 20 million USD. I have to bend over and show my asshole? Yeah. 100%.” (Jay, 36:00)
- “Irish goodbyes” and club tales:
“We go together and not…hang out that much when we’re there. But I would like to know when my buddy is leaving, but he just fucking leaves.” (Natalie, 02:51)
- The LA name-drop bit:
“You’ll be talking about Pirates of the Caribbean. And then someone will go, I love Orlando…Do we ask?” (Jay, 43:01)
Important Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment/Event | | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | 01:04 | Natalie teasing Jason about skipping the podcast | | 02:29 | F1 Vegas trip: party stamina and club escapades | | 06:36 | Jason’s run-in with Travis Scott | | 09:13 | Dinner with Jake Paul, his 15,000-acre estate | | 14:34 | Christmas gift-giving traditions debate | | 20:18 | The saga of Natalie’s dad’s returned presents | | 26:06 | The Rolex birthday scam (core story) | | 31:04, 30:07 | Scammed by a best friend: live call with Ilya | | 31:15 | Money vs. love vs. world peace hypotheticals | | 34:27 | Running shoes vs. expensive gifts humor | | 39:07 | LA’s “first name” celebrity culture | | 45:03 | Dart-globe birthday bit idea | | 47:57 | North Pole trivia—literal marker discussion |
Tone and Style
Playfully chaotic, sarcastic, and irreverent—the episode is packed with inside jokes, LA-specific observations, and a breezy, rapid-fire conversational energy between friends who don’t hold back.
In Summary
This episode is classic VIEWS: a blend of LA lifestyle satire, personal anecdotes, friend group dynamics, and existential banter about love, gifts, and the commodification of birthdays. The title story—Jason getting “scammed” into buying a Rolex—serves as the comedic anchor around which the loose, riotous conversation orbits. Expect fast-changing subjects, plenty of self-deprecation, playful insults, and a behind-the-scenes look at influencer reality.
