Podcast Summary – VIEWS with David Dobrik & Jason Nash

Episode: "She Got Engaged"

Date: December 12, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, David Dobrik and Jason Nash are joined by regulars Natalie Mariduena and Alita, with much of the conversation centering around relationships, finding love, and personal stories relating to dating and engagement. Special attention is given to Susie’s recent engagement, Alita’s whirlwind romance and living situation, as well as reflections on creative work, vision boards, technology mishaps, and the group’s characteristic comedic banter and self-deprecation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Where People Listen to the Podcast (00:44 – 04:31)

• The hosts riff humorously about where their podcast might be played, joking about “strangest places” and moving quickly into dark/comic hypotheticals.
• David tells a story about seeing someone wearing his merch (Clickbait hoodie) in a viral DUI video.
• Jason reminisces about his own Nash Nation merch, joking that the only person he saw with it in public was 80 years old.

Notable Quote:
"That would be pretty crazy if somebody was just getting horned up to this."
— Natalie Mariduena, joking about inappropriate listening environments (01:46)

2. Behind the Scenes: Video Production & Sled Hill Extravaganza (04:32 – 08:18)

• David details the immense effort, cost, and scheduling that go into producing his latest YouTube videos, specifically building a full sled hill in his backyard for a vlog.
• Discusses the logistical chaos: quick turnover between sets, juggling events, and narrowly missing the chance for Shaun White to use the hill.

Notable Moment:

• The snow hill cost “the price of a new car, if not more” (06:10).
• He regrets not getting a photo of Shaun White on the hill for his "life art collection".

3. A Jam-Packed Schedule and Big Life Moments (08:19 – 11:03)

• David runs through a crazy, travel-packed week: Miami, Vegas, Chainsmokers, multiple flights, Susie’s proposal and engagement dinner, filming the sled hill, plus a SpongeBob-themed house transformation.
• The house is described as “never being so packed;” the crew reflects on feeling tired (or not) after the week.

4. Susie’s Engagement: Reactions and Reflections on Love (10:52 – 17:19)

• The crew celebrates Susie’s engagement at age 30, noting how “crazy” and “huge” it is to see a close friend fall in love.
• A playful segment where David and Natalie debate whether being surrounded by love in friendships is the same as romantic love.

Humorous Exchange:
"Do you want your husband in the room with you?" – David
"Like, right now, as I think about it, I’m like, no..." – Natalie (15:27)

• They dive into childbirth horror stories—graphic but comic—prompting stories from Natalie about her petite friends giving birth, and David’s naive assumptions about C-sections.

5. Life Management: Editing Habits & Codependence (11:42 – 13:19)

• David discusses his evolution from fiercely independent video editor to someone who now depends on having his crew around while he edits, noting it’s “codependency by choice.”

6. Alita’s Engagement Story & Dating Strategy (18:32 – 33:36)

• Alita (from Paramount Studios) shares her surprise engagement and new live-in relationship—after years of being “the most single person” in the group, now head-over-heels after four months.
• The group discusses modern dating, with Alita advocating for “dating duty”: frequently going on dates to lower expectations and remove anxiety. She advises it's less pressure to date often, and never ghosting after one date isn’t rude—it's normal.

Notable Quotes:
"I feel like… once you have your partner, it’s literally, that’s it. Fuck everyone. Genuinely, genuinely."
— David Dobrik (20:26)

"Yeah, that’s not it."
— Alita, repeatedly, regarding swiping left on less-than-perfect dates (22:04)

• Alita explains meeting her fiancé via Hinge (“the classiest app”—33:17), and details how quickly things have moved, including moving in together. Her friends questioned the speed but came around when they saw their bond.

Notable Moment:

• Alita shares the “goodbye to apps” moment, deleting Hinge for each other as an act of commitment—seen as a “big green flag” by the group (34:34).

7. Dating Apps, LA, and Gender Dynamics (34:14 – 38:52)

• They debate who benefits more on LA dating apps—men or women—citing that LA’s female-to-male ratio skews in women’s favor but that most women use apps as “Instagram,” just for browsing.
• Jason and David grumble about struggles on dating apps, while the women say most men are “just there, not actually dating.”

8. Who Cheats More? Gender & Infidelity (37:39 – 40:14)

• David sparks debate: who cheats more, men or women?
• Alita and Natalie suggest women might cheat more nowadays, especially in committed relationships, because of emotional disconnection, not just physical desire.

Notable Quote:
"A girl cheats because she’s emotionally missing something in that relationship. 100%."
— Alita (39:03)

9. Vision Boards & Manifesting Success (42:48 – 47:09)

• The crew shares stories about vision boards actually “working”—Alita attributes her boyfriend to manifesting (“My boyfriend’s contact is ‘King’ and I put ‘king’ and a red-haired prince on my vision board!” – 44:31), while Jason met Jim Carrey right after manifesting it on his board.
• They plan a vision board night to set intentions for the next year.

Memorable Exchanges:

• David jokes about misinterpreting vision boards: “Let’s say you put horse cock, and obviously you’re thinking boyfriend. But what you got was a Ferrari and the symbol’s a horse” (46:00).

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On Weird Podcast Listening Places:
  "That would be pretty crazy if somebody was just getting horned up to this." — Natalie (01:46)

• On Post Frequency & Standards:
  "There's something so cool about posting like once every three months... my standards have just gotten so high." — David (05:01)

• On New Relationships:
  "We moved in, like, a few weeks ago." — Alita, about her engagement and moving in (33:33)

• On Ghosting/Early Dates:
  "If you go on one day and you don't say anything...I don't think that's ghosting." — Alita (25:11)

• On Women Cheating:
  "I think it’s girls now. I do." — Alita (38:01)

• The ‘Island’ Analogy for Dating:
  "You gotta put the light out every night or else the boat will never see you." — Jason Nash (30:41)

• On Vision Boards:
  "I did one this last January...I had a picture of my boyfriend, and people say he looks like Prince Harry—next to the word 'king.'” — Alita (44:08)

Memorable, Lighthearted Moments

• David’s story about his “blurry vision” texting incident (25:44 – 26:34).
• The group’s laughter and hyperbolic takes on childbirth, editing, and personal quirks.
• Jason’s struggles with new iPhone photo apps (23:32), showing generational tech gaps.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Holiday Chaos & Sled Hill Story: 04:32 – 08:18
• Susie’s Engagement & Childbirth Tangents: 10:52 – 17:19
• Editing Habits & Codependency: 11:42 – 13:19
• Alita’s Relationship Journey: 18:32 – 33:36
• Dating Apps & LA Gender Ratios: 34:14 – 38:52
• Discussion on Cheating: 37:39 – 40:14
• Vision Boards & Manifestation: 42:48 – 47:09

Overall Tone

Conversational, candid, self-deprecating, and playful—typical of the “VIEWS” podcast, with a focus on humor even in personal or vulnerable topics. The group manages heartfelt and genuine moments, particularly around friendship, romantic hope, and vision boarding, while keeping jokes rapid-fire and irreverent.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode will give you a candid peek into David, Jason, Natalie, and Alita's current lives—balancing breakneck creative work, the emotional ups and downs of dating, stories of found (and failed) love, and the ever-present camaraderie and comedic chaos of this group of friends. Whether you’re single, searching, or just a fan of their dynamic, “She Got Engaged” blends heart, humor, and hope for everyone heading into a new year.