Lil Dicky & GaTa Put IRL Friendship on FXX's "Dave" | Ext. Interview | DESUS & MERO | SHOWTIME

We talk to the stars of FXX's "Dave," Lil Dicky (AKA Dave Burd) and GaTa, about documenting their real life friendship for the show, shedding a light on mental health issues, getting pressed by mixtape sellers, milking tables, and double toppy (naturally).
Shoutout to Green House Smoke Shop and Valle in Venice, CA.
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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast.

[@thegamer74717]

The fact that Gata and Dicky is literally who they are in the show in real life is low-key surreal

[@TreyDoe]

Yeah the show is just them.. they’re not playing characters lol

[@mundaneamazing]

Yeah, Dave is even more Dave than on the show 😄

[@lacarte2008]

It’s dramatized..but I get what you saying.

[@kyliecooter5769]

Lol, surreal. I swear you people arenso easily impressed 😂

[@TheGoat-4]

@@kyliecooter5769 is because of this narrative that everyone is racist now a days specially white people.

[@dillanwherry6741]

Dave always looks confused, worried, and curious at the same time. i love it

[@shaneparker12]

As I can attest, that looks more like anxiety

[@MrMechen]

And he is always respectful of what someone says

[@kaybizzybee]

He’s Jewish

[@matthewstewart7627]

@@kaybizzybee and…

[@tonysoprano9754]

@@matthewstewart7627 duh

[@marvdatboi]

This just feels like another episode of Dave lol

[@calvinpeoples4342]

Big facts Just put fx in corner

[@mundaneamazing]

@@calvinpeoples4342 😆💀

[@X22689]

Told my wife i was gunna comment this..and you beat me to it..especially the first shit dave said

[@legendkillaer]

Its not?????

[@MileHighBoys]

@@X22689 “and they have a great staff” 😂

[@ricsanturri313]

GaTa is the realist performer that’s ever been in a television sitcom. The episode where he revealed his bipolar condition to his group in season one was incredible, and he crushed it in the Bar Mitzvah episode in season two. He deserves an Emmy

[@Bangaly16kaba]

Bro I was so happy for him cause he had the worst day and still turned up for those kids and got to shine with his own music

[@user-eu3uy9pt8p]

You see the last episode!? He definitely needs an award

[@emileeserafine5688]

I really hope he gets that recognition formally, too. He deserves an Emmy for sure.

[@bushybu]

Get to the end of season 2. He 100% Deserves at least a SUPPORTING ACTOR NOMINATION. Nomination at Minimum

[@danibethencourt2819]

He’s a god damn star. makes me cry every season and I never see it coming.

[@greniy]

Dave describes a literal robbery and GaTa goes: "the hustle don't stop, that's why I love New York"

[@dakota.7617]

😂😂

[@Nakaamaa]

💀💀💀😂

[@volcommadness]

Gatas bipolar scene made me cry he’s a real one for putting that stuff out there like that. Don’t even think he was acting just being real

[@googoomu22]

You know! That caught me so off guard but it was so beautiful, I cried too. Happy they did that and so well 👌🏾

[@kikib8434]

I just started watching the first few episodes of season 2 last night, and I was thinking about that scene from the first season and I started tearing up all over again. That moment completely caught me off-guard and wrecked me.

[@JohnDoe-lz8vw]

it was clearly acted lmao

[@benjipesci5197]

@@JohnDoe-lz8vw he actually struggles with that though. Of course it was acting for the context of the show, but Gata was being pretty real there

[@mariahmontanez8020]

I did cry so much it hit me so much. I don’t deal with being bipolar my husband does, I struggle with Borderline personality,severe anxiety, severe depression. It hit me so hard how in Communities like mine being Hispanics and communities as my husband of being African-American it has a toll on us.

[@SageX23]

"First of all you look great ,and don't do that to your self."

[@chuchfever]

Yo when that positivity hits, it hits different.

[@franknitty3505]

Dave is the best

[@mundaneamazing]

Yeah, we don't do body-shaming, Mero.

[@WarriorQueenUnicorn]

So cute! I loved their shared sweetness ❤😍 Nice to meet you guys! Dave is a total Jew Shalom brother.

[@dreamingofnaomi]

😂😂 I loved that.

[@PunkWithACamera]

Dave being uncomfortable is so fitting in the best way lol

[@youngsuit]

The show actually deals with male insecurity in a way that actually treats it with respect

[@izzyjacobs6465]

I’m having flashbacks to the Benny Blanco episode after reading your comment

[@hugon6717]

@@izzyjacobs6465 awwwww Chuuuck.

[@_pinkangels]

@@izzyjacobs6465 uh oh that episode was something for sure🤣

[@pez_the_person]

@@hugon6717 everything okay Chuck ?

[@coronavirus5045]

@@pez_the_person yeah, thanks Chuck

[@seemslegit2412]

Dicky felt awkward at how many times they dapped up GaTa. 😂

[@nonamenoidea9792]

Noticed that too

[@AB-gn5yl]

He is literally himself in the show lool

[@zxt350]

@@rmartin3674 well dave’s name is…dave lol

[@robinkwatra3306]

@@rmartin3674 No they’re not actually playing characters there personalities in the show are There real personality’s, but in show there all in different situation and that’s where the acting is. Dave and gata are both their real names

[@okkai]

But waaay nicer

[@anthonygordon9483]

Uhhh Yeah the Idea originated with Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also a great show. Considering they are both Jewish, I know Dave probably was a big fan of Larry David. Larry David is the same guy on the show as he is in real life and pretty much he forces all the actors to do the same.

[@tylergrant180]

or maybe he’s always acting

[@noitallmanaz]

I appreciate that Dave doesn't try to sound black.

[@michaelcarrig627]

For real, white rappers are the gods of cringe black voice.

[@1INZayne]

@@michaelcarrig627 leave jack harlow alone

[@bprobo24]

I used to feel this way but what I realized is that many, if not most, people who "sound black" or sound a certain way just grew up around people who talked like that. Its nature. Its why people have different accents. You'll often assimilate to your environment. ✌

[@Daddy-my2ts]

What does “black” sound like?

[@ApolloPlanetary]

@@Daddy-my2ts exactly

[@B95_P]

That story about the guy putting the headphones on him and threatening him into buying the CD definitely sounds like season 3 material to me

[@zykeithelliard1452]

🤫

[@bakerjaht]

".....I like New York City too!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Stardust414]

"it's okay to not be okay" A reminder that never gets old ✌️💗

[@zoovilletv9813]

8:51 Dave asking the important questions 🤣🤣

[@Southtxboi11]

Lol best part, "who raised you"

[@Legendarynfoknights]

Got that TK Kirkland going LMFAO

[@graysonjd5624]

3:30 “YOU FROM THE HOOD HOOD AAAYYYYY” [daps up] Dicky: [blinks]

[@IbanezPlayer]

I love how Dicky was taken aback by Gata's "offer game". This was a great segment

[@IshyahBoi]

That moment when real recognizes real. It's a beautiful thing.

[@JaySantana2]

“Who raised you” 🤣🤣😂

[@tomselek1000]

Dave talking about taking Accutane and struggling with his body image really relates to me. I have lived that struggle as well. I have never seen anyone be as open about it as he has and take the stigma out of it. Love this show!

[@salpemagarian1982]

Sometimes too real like the dick and pooping and stuff and masterbation. Some things should be private

[@theman44ful]

@@salpemagarian1982 nah dude fuck that. Look up Diogenes. Social taboos are meant to be broken. Fuck hiding the humanity we all experience let that shit free. We all poop we all die it’s life man let’s experience this shit together.

[@grayjinghutongz8393]

Seeing guacamole just sitting there as decoration got me tight.

[@rickcolesanchez2668]

Haha bruh me too 😂

[@QD808]

"I'm fat. I need food, immediately" two tiny bowls of untouched dip

[@REINAMIGNON]

🤣 Definitely

[@marycharbonneau9441]

Gata is an incredible human. I love this show and he is the heart of it.

[@mcnichoj18]

Being from New York that whole exchange of everyone getting hyped over the Bronx and Dave just sitting there is hilarious.

[@SF_Native]

Gata and LD are just great together. "Yo I got 2 baddies in the back" LD- "eww gross" hahaha

[@fakename2956]

He funniest part was Desus saying “we’re big fans of your show” not your music or you but the show is actually good.

[@fuegodrinkscauseusuck6100]

Nah i like his music. Russel westbrooks on a farm kills it

[@createimag4088]

@@fuegodrinkscauseusuck6100 Agreed. great music too

[@clsisul]

You ever seen his freestyle on sway? Either of them?

[@danielvergara1831]

@@clsisul bro those freestyles are dope asf

[@bongzilla4172]

Most of his songs are actually really good. He's just too smart for some people, the bars go straight over their head.

[@premiumpreparationmedia]

This is literally an episode of Dave and I love it🙏🏾

[@Lm0956]

Gatas episode in season 1 was so good, he's a really good actor even if he's playing himself

[@kuryamtl]

"Change your mentality to change your reality" Poetry. Words to live by!

[@troygaspard6732]

I like that they put "model" as one of Dave's occupations.

[@growwoodlands6121]

Well, yeah. He's a Carl's Jr. model. (For real.)

[@ranveerpratapnalwa2193]

@@growwoodlands6121 I was gonna comment this...

[@DimJongUn]

I love how Dave is just real.

[@EJD339]

@@mycollegeshirt I know man. I can’t tell you how many times I know people and soon as they are around black folks they start acting different. It’s so cringe.

[@salpemagarian1982]

I absolutely LOVE gata what a good honest loyal hardworking man. His mother definitely raised him right. And lil dicky saw that in him. I'm so glad he's accomplished so much. We need more people like him in this world. He's got a huge heart.

[@PtylerBeats]

“I’m an OG so I gotta offer game. That’s what OG stands for.” Lol my reaction was exactly Dave’s lol like, “Huh… that checks out.”

[@MrMechen]

Og is original gangster in the southern 🇺🇸

[@Aaronlovesmusic970]

The one thing I really loved about Dave was Gata his acting is incredible especially the shoe store scene from season 1 That shit hit so close to home I like broke the fuck down and messaged him he's a real one man messaged back about life for bit i have nothing but mad love for GATA and Lil Dicky this show was a god damn masterpiece

[@salpemagarian1982]

I love GaTa so much. Hes such a good man. Hes himself and thats what makes him so likeable.

[@leninvillavicencio4450]

“He got great credit” 💀☠️

[@urpp]

As someone who suffers from Bi Polar, it was Nice to see GaTa's Character in the show Dave portrayed in a real but non demeaning way. I appreciate it so much.

[@fysean]

My friend has bipolar and it was pretty raw to watch. Glad to know it’s based on life cause it makes me feel like I know what he goes through a bit more

[@nyasialang]

it’s cool how they explained it saying “ ramping up “ made me understand the disorder clearly, everyone has emotions and gets angry not cool how bi polar people get demonized! you’re cool in my book!

[@abuzaidkhan99]

"Why does everything you say always gota sound so soft?" Snoop Dogg

[@elbruces]

"I... I really prefer not to be spoken to that way, so..."

[@theconman5540]

This is the crossover we all needed

[@JaiMeideax]

Lmaoooo this is deadass another episode of Dave I love it

[@kingjohnson2637]

When desus got up to run i bout choked on my smoke😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SigurTibbs]

Gata is actually Gata in real life.

[@Cartermchick]

That’s the best part of him

[@franknitty3505]

Shout out to all sucio boyz!!! Shout out to Dave for being so neurotic!!! Shout out to all those who are taking steps to improve their mental health!!! Shout out to a very strong brand!!!

[@mundaneamazing]

Haha! Frank, you a real one.

[@treborzerimar118]

Gracias Frank Nitty like wise holmes

[@julianwebb7266]

When Mike pulled up in the milking table scene was one of the funniest scenes in television history

[@ssspit]

love this energy so refreshing

[@lisamadima3544]

I love the show sooo much ,,, l have learnt that the most people who hype pipo or motivate others goes through the most in their lives ♥️

[@kirstieisakoolkid]

Dave’s sort of confidence in his humility makes him even more attractive than I already found him.

[@rcx8058]

Love the show!

[@gamecop2191]

Im thankful to this show for introducing me to Gata. Dude is motivating and a breath of fresh air. Change your Mentality to Change your Reality

[@jetjet6560]

I absolutely love the show! Gata, Dave, and Santino are all phenomenal!

[@salpemagarian1982]

And ginger whiskey lol

[@khalildenson5311]

Dave had a lightbulb moment at the end when Gata said "offer game"

[@kkim-ot9br]

Next single

[@cj10109]

Love that they’re exactly the same as their characters on the show 😂🥰

[@mundaneamazing]

I needed 30 more minutes of this..

[@nathanisaksson]

Man, that episode involving Gata’s mental health was so heavy. Just devastating. What a brave soul to air that out like that. Hell of a person.

[@DarkBlueRH]

You can tell Lil Dicky is much nicer than his character is portrayed on Dave lol

[@captainexcalibur5051]

Agreed. And more confident while also being more humble. His character is def a certain way to try to be more entertaining and get laughs but the real Dave seems much more chill.

[@somethingginterestingg4275]

You thought he didn't seem nice in dave?

[@kingjonesthe1st]

He’s nice in Dave lol Wym? If anything I just think he’s a bit cooler in real life where as on the show he’s more corny BUT also u have to factor in he doesn’t know these guys so he isn’t 100% in his comfort zone

[@DarkBlueRH]

@@somethingginterestingg4275 He's actually a self absorbed prick in Dave. That's kind of what this whole reflection of the last episode w/ Kareem was about. It seems like he's turning the ship around slowly but surely.

[@DarkBlueRH]

@@kingjonesthe1st I just don't think Dave (the character) is a good person. He's really selfish when it comes down to how he treats people around him

[@JSchlo401]

Lil Dicky and Gata are both so hilarious. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wylesiavm5118]

Dave’s such a Philly guy 😂. Love it

[@ChavonJWright]

The Brand is Mental Health Aware and Sucio Positive!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@coolassassin43]

What is sucio?

[@concertvillage9415]

This was way too good to be this short

[@KidAstronaut]

Desus/Mero/Dave/Gata episode season 3. Let’s goooo

[@serafinathegreat6741]

I love Dave!!!!! He is such a talented artist! His come up story is inspirational.

[@InsolentVillager]

Different life but Gata struggles as bipolar... hit me in feels specially when in the last episode he demands respect. That hit me hard. I've also had to check people I love.

[@whatfleshmeanstoskeleton]

Love to see it

[@ShadicXCIV]

Bro Dave’s laugh kills me

[@Tofucapitalist]

I’m so incredibly blown away

[@Musicluvr4]

Actually binged all the the episodes out this weekend and it’s a really well crafted, ridiculous but still realistic show. Huge fan of Lil Dicky’s music too. Plus he’s dating the actress that played Skye/Daisy on “Agents of Shield”... so great taste!!!

[@VincentsVideos]

chloe bennet? logan paul's ex? since when are they dating

[@Musicluvr4]

@@VincentsVideos unsure, but she’s on his IG and it’s clear from his post with her that they’re dating.

[@babytg93]

Whatttttt?!?!?!? That's my gurl!! I loved her on AOS, such an underrated well crafted show and her as Daisy is some great casting. Hope she can continue playing the character in the future. Dave is a great guy too, glad she found someone who is decent and will treat her right. And he is hella lucky to find her too.

[@Blu3boii]

Dave is one of my all time favorite shows. Can’t believe lil dicky or Dave grew so much

[@Dontcallmebruh]

I don’t know the depth of the writers but I can’t express how much I just ADOREEEE GATA. He touches my soul with his raw authenticity and vulnerability. I just love him so so much.❤️❤️❤️

[@isaiahshemaiahbrown]

Is this a season two bonus episode of Dave or something? 😂

[@neikoortiz7772]

Hey season 2 was 🔥 especially the season finale beautiful writing and a beautiful finish

[@MotorCityMob]

This show is so great.. Theres been some weird episodes this season but its still great..

[@darkmarc]

I would watch an hour of these four dudes cutting it up. Needs to be an actual episode!

[@alexboyer6511]

I genuinely love these dudes

[@VRuce]

This interview was awesome, from D&M clowning Dicky on vice to now having a laugh with David Burn. The brand is B B B BROLIC

[@cyrus7754]

Just started watching Dave An GaTa LOVE YOU Guys

[@christophermorris6152]

I fuckin love dave he funny as hell,it was the thumbs up at the end for me

[@pay4739]

i’m crying..this is amazing.

[@Viralmoments2023]

First time I ever watched this today. I was baked and I'm a part time smoker. Somehow this show felt really enlightening. Either I'm super high or being high made me become more optimistic or something. Idk great show

[@juliegranado1131]

All of Gatas episodes and moments by himself are my favorite 💕

[@Frogs84]

This show blows my mind every episode. Gata is so gata, I love him

[@KillingArt]

I love that this feels like a Dave episode 🤣

[@YoungxSaucex]

"Its okay to not be okay" Gata speaking beauty

[@damilolaowolabi6716]

The latest episode of “Dave” looks good 👍🏿

[@matthewnelson5699]

Gata seems so relatable even when I can't relate. He expresses himself so well we all want to root for him.

[@blaksosa]

Desus was ON for this interview lmao Im dying

[@stevewirtes3848]

There is NO WAY this was edited in real time, but still the best formatted podcast I’ve ever sean in my entire life, fuck Rogan, I now LOVE ya’ll, thank you!

[@stevewirtes3848]

Fucking BRILLIANT! Camera work, like,,,,, HOLY SHIT

[@V4Vonnie]

Love being this early! I was wondering when this was gonna come together.

[@avggamer86]

Dave and GaTa are so authentic.

[@KingVashi]

Never would have thought. Amazing.

[@suskagome6555]

I love gata sm he has a special place in my heart💜💜💜

[@chuchfever]

I can see them on the regular, as a collab on both shows. The VIBES!

[@chadfunkhouser8899]

Blew my mind these amazing guys are the same in real life from the show convos and all.

[@illypziz...6800]

Dave is a true artist, and highly slept on Always happy to see him succeed. And Gata is real af, real as it comes, HUGE fan. Love to see these fellas in the Bodega

[@ShotByCLM]

I haven’t clicked on a video this fast in a while

[@ikephipps2696]

Lmao at "you raised you"

[@Dareal6trey]

had him, tyga and Travis from gch on Simpson st. real humble and cool nuggas! respect

[@willdunn3136]

JUst discovered this show, big fan of Lil Dicky and GaTa and now I found bout you guy and your show, I'll be sure to watch some more! I guess I'm watching this a couple months too late but whatever. Keep up the good work! (the bit about porno type situations not being in parallel with your real life desires was fuckin hilarious,, "You don't ACTUALLY want a labor dispute between your babysitter and stepfather" hahahahaha That cracked me up!

[@justaburner420]

"I like New York City too..." 😂

[@wiamhaddani]

amazing

[@Bartgoeschurch]

I will need a 3rd, 4th and 5th Season please!

[@treymiller5961]

This was really funny

[@imperfect_cliche]

i thought they were characters. the fact they are this way irl made the show that much better. even more relatable