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For the uninitiated, the acronym stands for — a deliberately absurd and NSFW mantra that perfectly encapsulated the show’s ethos. Hosted by enigmatic street artist David Choe (of "Turn that frown upside down" Facebook mural fame) and adult film actor/director Asa Akira , the show was a raw, uncut dive into sex, crime, art, money, and mental illness. It was described by fans as "the best podcast that ever existed" and by lawyers as "a liability nightmare."

It’s been years since the 22nd floor went dark. For those who were there, you know this isn't just a podcast—it’s a chaotic piece of internet history that was never meant to be "safe." DVDASA - The Complete Archive

It was just a group of friends—some famous, some infamous, some anonymous—who happened to hit “record.” They talked about depression, money, sex, failure, and art with a lack of curation that now seems almost radical. For the uninitiated, the acronym stands for —

DVDASA wasn't just a podcast; it was an experimental variety show broadcast from "The Choe Store" in Los Angeles. While David Choe and Asa Akira were the anchors, the room was constantly filled with a rotating cast of "vibrators"—sidekicks, musicians, porn stars, and eccentric personalities like Money Mark, Bobby Hundreds, and Critter. The show was famous for: For those who were there, you know this

. Running from 2013 to 2014, the show gained a cult following for its raw, unfiltered, and often controversial discussions ranging from sexuality and relationships to career advice and deep-seated personal trauma. The DVDASA Archive: A Digital Ghost