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David Dobrik’s recent moves—as reported on podcasts, food blogs, and entertainment media—tell the story of an internet phenom recalibrating his career, and his public persona, in real time. Just a few days ago, on comedian Josh Peck and Ben Soffer’s *Good Guys* podcast, Dobrik opened up about the burnout and personal growth that define this chapter of his life, candidly admitting that he “couldn’t stare in” at his own existence during the height of his vlogging frenzy, and now values being present and unplugged, filming only when inspiration strikes. He reflected on stepping away from constant content creation, returning to YouTube on his own terms, and even putting his podcast on ice for a while—all while, yes, getting “really ripped,” according to dearmedia.com. He also talked about the pressures of being a public figure, the struggles of dating in the spotlight, and how a pizza shop—not a video—has become his latest passion project.
That pizza shop, Doughbriks in West Hollywood, is having something of a cultural moment. While Dobrik himself jokes that the cheese slice is “so fresh that it sits weirdly on the pizza” and even Barstool’s Dave Portnoy gave it a critical review, Dobrik is sticking by the pepperoni and vodka slices—and keeping things free for friends, even if the business isn’t exactly printing money, as he told dearmedia.com. He’s also hinting at a reality show centered on the restaurant, per Wikipedia, though there’s nothing concrete just yet.
On the business side, the numbers behind Dobrik’s empire are still impressive—net worth estimates hover between $20 and $25 million, with smart diversification across brands, merch (like his Clickbait clothing line), and Dispo, his photo-sharing app, as detailed by prizmatem.co.uk and entrepreneur.com. But make no mistake, he’s not churning out viral content like he used to. The pace has changed, and Dobrik seems at peace with it, telling dearmedia.com that he’s “so addicted” to living life off-camera that he “can’t ever go back” to the old way.
There’s little in the way of bona fide recent headlines—say, the past 24 hours—outside of the *Good Guys* podcast drop. On social media, fans are digesting this new, more introspective Dobrik, but there’s no major scandal, deal, or public appearance breaking news. The ongoing legal issues from earlier years, like the unresolved lawsuit from a Vlog Squad member, remain in the background, with no recent developments, according to entrepreneur.com.
So, where does this leave his biography? Dobrik is in a fascinating transition—from vlogging’s golden boy to deliberate creator, entrepreneur, and pizza restaurateur, all while navigating the pitfalls of early fame and public expectation. He’s candid, a bit self-deprecating, and seemingly uninterested in the old viral arms race. The question now isn’t what he’ll do next, but whether the world—and his audience—will follow.
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