We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast
The Viva La Dirt League boys—Rowan, Alan, and Adam—jump on the podcast bandwagon to blend their nerdy obsessions with infectious banter. They discuss pop culture, gaming, personal revelations, and random topics, promising laughs and deep chats. New episodes coming soon.
Episodes
Cosmetic Surgery | We Were Told | Ep 46
The guys chat about getting their hairlines back from the scourge that we call time.
The Lost Scripts | We Were Told | Ep 45
The guys dredge up some forgotten scripts of the past. Some of them are actually quite descent, some terrifying. Come get immersed in the underworld of the writers room.
Rekt! | We Were Told | Ep 44
Rowan, Adam and Alan reflect on the web series they made before they were huge Youtube stars, Rekt.See the series here!
Rose Tinted Glasses | We Were Told | Ep 43
The guys reminisce on the old days of filming, and talk about the evolution of Viva. Inspired by our Reddit community, shout out!
Skycraft? | We Were Told | Ep 42
Should VLDL make a Skycraft game? The guys chat ideas, challenges, and whether or not it would even be possible and when.
Would you rather? | We Were Told | Ep 41
We're literally just playing Would you Rather
Witcher Downfall | We Were Told | Ep 40
The guys chat about making Witcher Logic, Witcher books, Witcher casting and the Witcher games. All things Witcher!
Nice Day For Fishin'! | Ep 39 | We Were Told
We made a friggin video game!
Fit Vs Fat | Ep 38 | We Were Told
How do we stay so incredibly good looking?
Zombie Apocalypse | Ep 37 | We Were Told
How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Alan, Rowan and Adam weigh in with helpful and not-so-helpful strategies...
Skeletons in the closet | Ep 36 | We Were Told
Everyone's got skeletons in their closet - including Rowan, Alan and Adam!
What gets your nerd flag flying? | Ep 35 | We Were Told
We're back baby! Rowan, Adam and Alan whip out their nerd flags and chat all things that get them excited and inspire Viva La Dirt League!Check out 30, Dirty and Dying from our new producer Annabel!
Where's Alan? | E34
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast On Where Alan Went!The Question of 2024... Where's Alan!?The man himself is here to answer that...For more VLDL, Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
VLDL Answer Your Questions | E33
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast Answering Your Questions!We put the call out, "Ask Us Anything!" - And you sure did! From Imposter Syndrome, to The Final VLDL Release - Alan, Rowan & Adam answer it All!For more VLDL, Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
VLDL Writers Room | E30
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast on The VLDL Writers Room! Adam, Rowan & Ben walk you through the process of writing a VLDL Script, all the way from Idea, to Draft, to your screen!For more VLDL, Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
Opening Up about Viva Plus | E32
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast on VIVAPLUS!Rowan, Alan & Adam offer a look "Behind the Scenes" of all the work that went into VIVAPLUS, from day 1 planning, to picking the name, and even future plans! Check out what we're talking about on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
Anxiety; The Superpower | E31
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast on Anxiety!Adam, Alan & Rowan share their own experiences with Mental Health, in this personal deep dive into Anxiety, and how it has affected Viva La Dirt League.*Trigger Warning: Anxiety. Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.**Views expressed are personal experiences and not professional advice. If An
Irks, ft. Ben | E29
We Were Told We Should Do Another Podcast on Irks!This time, Ben joins in as Adam & Rowan run through a list of Irksome Things!For more VLDL, Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
Lockdown Look Back | E28
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast on COVID19 Lockdown!Rowan, Alan & Adam have a light-hearted reflection on their own experiences throughout the NZ COVID19 Lockdowns of 2020 & 2021.Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.*The views & opinions expressed during this podcast episode are our own. We understand our own experiences during Lockdo
VLDL Take NYCC | E27
We Were Told We Should Do A Podcast, and then, we were told we should do a Second Season - So here we are!To kick it all off; Rowan, Alan & Adam have returned from the Big Apple, with some Big Thoughts!Check us out on VIVAPLUS!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.
What's it like being (kinda) famous? | E26
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It's the WWTWSDAP season finale and we're chatting candidly about what it's like to have an audience. We don't really like to use the word 'famous', but we go into what it's like, the moment we felt we had crossed that line and express appreciation for the wonderful commun
Robert Hartley joins us to chat D&D | E25
This episode goes out to all our D&D supporters - featuring the legendary Robert Hartley! We chat to Rob about how he got in to D&D, how VLDL D&D came about and what it's like being casual players who only really play to perform. You'll hear little spoilers and teases for upcoming episodes, and hear more from the genius DM Rob, who we are so incredibly lucky to work with!
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The journey that was Baelin's Route | E24
It's finally time for a peek behind the scenes of our fan-funded short film, Baelin's Route! From the writing, to finding our perfect Willow, to the hustle of filming and editing, all while keeping Viva La Dirt League running. We chat about THAT one-shot and reminisce on the the unforgettable memories we made along the way. And the big question - will there be another film like this in our future?
PUBG's influence on Viva La Dirt League | E23
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PUBG has been a huge part of Viva La Dirt League's evolution, so let's break it down together! We chat about our personal experience with PUBG, why we started filming PUBG content and we dive deeper into our experiences at PGI. We also pose the question, will
Ben's journey with Viva La Dirt League | E22
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Adam is away again, so this week we're chatting to the outrageous, BEN! Ben tells us what made him want to become an actor and shares stories from his early days of acting, drama school and his experience with theatre. We dive into how Rowan and Ben met, how Ben became such a huge part of VLDL and what his current role is as Head Writer. We had too much
Chatting to Ellie from Viva La Dirt League | E21
Adam is away this week and we've heard you - we know you want to hear more from our wonderful VLDL cast and crew! First up, we chat to Ellie. You may know her as Ellie from Bored, Bübble Bùtte from Tales of the Misfits, our old Social Media Manager and/or our current Podcast Producer. Ellie shares how she linked up with VLDL, reveals her favourite series, chats about the future and some of her fon
Is VLDL worried about AI? | E20
Not sure if you've heard, but there's a pretty hot topic going around right now - artificial intelligence. As digital creators AI is certainly something that's been on our minds, and in this episode we chat about where Viva La Dirt League stands when it comes to AI. We answer questions like are we using AI? Are we scared of it? And will we ever use AI over people? And no, we didn't get ChatGPT to
Behind the scenes of Epic NPC Man | E19
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You've heard about Bored, now it's time for a peek behind the Epic NPC Man curtain! How did the concept come about? Why the name Epic NPC Man? We discuss what inspired the characters we created and what goes into the world building. Plus, here the alternative Epic
A deep dive into the evolution of Bored | E18
Time to dive deeper into our very first flagship show - BORED! We discuss the origin of the name 'Bored', the decision behind making our first show set in a retail store and reminisce on some of our favourite early episodes. Plus, how did TechTown come about and how did we make our own store from scratch? This episode explains it all!
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Introvert or Extrovert? | E17
Introversion or extroversion, what's up with that? We're getting candid about where we fall on this scale and how we feel it has impacted our lives. We chat about growing up, dating, going to parties - all those overwhelming things we experience in life, in the hopes you may relate to us!
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Social media might be ruining us | E16
Pretty ironic that we're discussing the turmoil that is social media, when it's what helped with our success! We reminisce on the early days of social media and discuss how it's both helped us in our careers while simultaneously impacted our lives in negative ways. Prepare to be reminded of things you may have forgotten about (#nostalgia!) and find comfort in the fact that we too find social media
Things that irk us | E15
You wanna know what irks us? Well you better listen to this episode AM I RIGHT? Sorry, we know shameless tease's probably irk you. We have a bit of fun today, complaining about trivial things that just irk us more than they probably should. Expect people related irks, toilet related irks and other niche things we assume aren't a unique experience.
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There's no VLDL without LOTR | E14
Without Lord of the Rings, Viva La Dirt League may have never been a thing. We chat about how Peter Jackson and his work in Lord of the Rings inspired all of us as teenagers, long before the three of us met. We reminisce on our favourite scenes from the films and discuss why this franchise had such a huge impact on us as young Kiwi lads.
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Are cellphones ruining us? | E13
Off the back of our chat regarding Burnout last week, it got us thinking - are cellphones ruining us? As you read (and probably listen to this) on your cellphone, we reminisce our personal memories of the evolution of cellphones, how they influence us today and where they might go in the future.
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Burnout is a real thing | E12
Have you ever experienced burnout? It can happen to anyone. Last year, we may have overcommitted ourselves by adding a studio-build onto our already hectic schedule - and you guessed it, we're experiencing burnout as a result. According to Web MD, Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped, and it's a result of excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stres
Life as an adult | E11
Let's go back in time! We're reminiscing on our childhoods and reflecting on how life changes when you become an adult. Ice creams and Christmas just don't quite hit the same, but there's a sense of freedom as an adult we were forever chasing as kids. Take a walk down memory lane with us!
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Our personal journeys with Mental Health | E10
TRIGGER WARNING: The episode contains discussions about mental health, including chats regarding depression, anxiety, and OCD - listener discretion is advised. You can find helpful resources below.
All three of us have had difficult experiences with our mental health. We discuss how we've been affected and what did and didn't help in the hopes that it may help someone listening feel less alone. A
The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part Three | E9
You've made it to the final part of the Viva La Dirt League story (well the final part for now - we ain't stopping!). We discuss the recent days, our biggest year, how we've grown and changed, how The Great Expansion impacted us (thank you!) and we speak candidly about realising our limits.
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The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part Two | E8
You've already heard part one of the Viva La Dirt League story and in this episode we dive into part two - the arrival of Adam. We discuss how, when and why it happened and what impact he had on the channel. We touch on the mid years of VLDL, how we left our full time jobs and reminisce on big viral moments.
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The Viva La Dirt League Story - Part One | E7
You've possibly heard sprinkles of our Viva La Dirt League story, but we're finally diving into it properly! This episode covers the origins of VLDL (and it's only part one of three!)
How did Rowan and Alan meet? We dive into the early days, how we formed and evolved, why we're called Viva La Dirt League and we touch on other iconic moments in VLDL's history. Parts two and three still to come!
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The journey that was Buffed Up Nerds | E6
If you've followed our YouTube channel for a while, you probably remember Buffed Up Nerds - a health and fitness series we did many moons ago. Spoiler alert, we haven't kept our bodies in that shape. We go behind the curtain and chat about why and how we did it, what challenges we faced and what our lifestyles look like nowadays. And no, it hasn't inspired us to do a second season.
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Shower thoughts | E5
If there's one thing we know about Rowan, it's that he LOVES a philosophical question. You know, the ones that really make you question your existence, integrity and hit you with those home truths. Join us as Rowan challenges Alan and Adam and see how you stack up!
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Did you know Rowan was in Avatar? | E4
Seriously though, did you know that? It's become a meme in the Viva La Dirt League community that Rowan was in Avatar (because he actually was!). If you're part of our Facebook Squad you'll know all about. Rowan talks about his experience in Avatar for the first time and shares exactly how it all happened. Plus, bonus trivia - did you know that Alan was also in Avatar? Hear more about both their e
To kid or not to kid? | E3
To kid or not kid? That is the question. One of us has two kids, one of us are potentially keen for them and the other doesn't want them at all. We chat about the choice to have kids through our differing perspectives.
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Down goes the gaming industry | E2
Is the gaming industry experiencing a downfall? As creators who make silly videos about games, it's pretty important we still have games around to laugh about. Oh, and of course we want to play them too. We chat about our favourite gaming memories as kids and the evolution of video games over the last 20 years.
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What even is happiness? | E1
We were told we should do a podcast, so here we are! We're Rowan, Alan and Adam from Viva La Dirt League and we're getting deep from the get go.
We discuss the idea of happiness - have we reached it? Have you? How do we even get there?
Seriously, what is life.
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Trailer: We Were Told We Should Do a Podcast
We were told we should do a podcast, so we are! First episodes drop November 28.
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