Just Davit

David Messina

I’m Davit — a one-legged Navy vet, DJ, magician, electrician, drummer, and grandpa who’s lived a life most people wouldn’t believe. Just Davit is where I tell the wildest, weirdest, and most unfiltered stories from a life packed with chaos, comedy, near-death moments, celebrity run-ins, and more. No scripts. No filters. Just real stories — sometimes hilarious, sometimes heavy, always honest. Whether I’m getting roasted by Travis Barker at Taco Bell, dodging fireballs on an aircraft carrier, or delivering wedding cakes with a broken leg and a bad attitude — this podcast is for anyone who loves a good story told straight, no chaser. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe for raw, ridiculous, and real storytelling from a guy who’s done it all... and still somehow lived to talk about it. #storytelling #veteranpodcast #funnylife #truestories #comedy #podcast

  1. Feb 25

    Two Dads, One Crazy Childhood

    In this episode, Davit shares a deeply personal story about growing up in a household with two fathers during a time when it wasn’t widely accepted — the late 1970s and early 1980s. What started as a childhood curiosity slowly became an understanding of family, resilience, and what it really means to grow up in a loving home — even when the world outside didn’t always understand. This is a story about hard work, acceptance, quiet strength, and the people who shape us in ways we don’t fully appreciate until later in life. If you’ve ever wondered how family dynamics shape who we become — or if you simply love real stories told honestly — this one’s for you. 👍 Like the episode if it resonates 📌 Follow for more real stories every week 📤 Share with someone who appreciates meaningful conversations #JustDavit #StorytellingPodcast #GrowingUp #FamilyStories #PersonalStory #LifeLessons #RealTalk 💬 New episodes weekly. Shorts, stories, and unfiltered moments from a life that shouldn't be real - but is. 👇 Join the chaos: 🌐 Website: https://www.justdavit.com 📺 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@officialJustDavit 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjustdavit 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjustdavit 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjustdavit 💬 Comment your favorite moment & tag someone who needs a laugh! #JustDavit #ComedyPodcast #Storytime#VeteranPodcast #FunnyClips

    20 min
  2. I Lost 60 Pounds | I’m Not Selling You Anything

    Feb 11

    I Lost 60 Pounds | I’m Not Selling You Anything

    This week on Just Davit, I’m breaking down exactly how I lost 60 pounds—for the third time—and why this time actually worked. There’s no product to buy. No program to sign up for. No ads in this episode. This is just my personal experience: the psychology, the food choices, the mistakes I made the first two times, and what finally changed when I stopped chasing a finish line and built a real after-goal plan. We talk about: Why nobody can talk you into losing weight until you’re ready The mental switch that finally flipped for me Why losing the first 5 pounds changed everything How inflammation fooled me into thinking I was “just getting old” What surprised me the most about pain, mobility, and energy How I approached food without obsessing over exercise Why discipline beat motivation every single time I’m not a doctor. I’m not a nutritionist. I’m just telling you what worked for me—and why it finally stuck. If you’re on your own journey, or thinking about starting one, this episode might help you think about it differently. 💬 New episodes weekly. Shorts, stories, and unfiltered moments from a life that shouldn't be real - but is. 👇 Join the chaos: 🌐 Website: https://www.justdavit.com 📺 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@officialJustDavit 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjustdavit 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjustdavit 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjustdavit 💬 Comment your favorite moment & tag someone who needs a laugh! #JustDavit #ComedyPodcast #Storytime#VeteranPodcast #FunnyClips

    19 min
  3. We Might've Invented a Completely New Podcast Format

    Jan 28

    We Might've Invented a Completely New Podcast Format

    This episode of Just Davit isn’t a story, it’s about storytelling itself. I started this podcast to do one thing: tell real stories from my life. No pitch. No angle. No hidden agenda. Just stories, the way people have always told them. But lately I’ve been wondering if that’s the problem. I don’t feel like I’m competing with anyone. I don’t belong to a category. And it feels like the algorithm doesn’t know where to put me. In this episode, I talk about: Why pure storytelling feels rare online The difference between telling a story and using a story A viral truck fire story that lost me when the agenda showed up Why I think storytelling is isolated - but not dead And why May 2026 feels like a turning point I’m not here to sell you anything. I just want to tell good stories — and find the other people who care about that too. If you know someone telling real stories with no pitch and no agenda, drop them in the comments. 👍 Like 📌 Subscribe 📣 Share it with someone who still believes stories matter 💬 New episodes weekly. Shorts, stories, and unfiltered moments from a life that shouldn't be real - but is. 👇 Join the chaos: 🌐 Website: https://www.justdavit.com 📺 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@officialJustDavit 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjustdavit 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjustdavit 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjustdavit 💬 Comment your favorite moment & tag someone who needs a laugh! #JustDavit #ComedyPodcast #Storytime#VeteranPodcast #FunnyClips

    9 min
  4. Tim McGraw Invited Me to Play One-on-One and I Wasn't Ready

    Jan 21

    Tim McGraw Invited Me to Play One-on-One and I Wasn't Ready

    I was working backstage on the Faith Hill & Tim McGraw tour when something happened that still doesn’t feel real… I walked into a massive garage full of tour buses — and there was Tim McGraw, alone, shooting hoops on a full-size basketball court he had set up backstage. Then he looked at me and said: “Hey man… you wanna play?” I froze. I wasn’t supposed to talk to the artists. I wasn’t supposed to stop working. And I definitely wasn’t prepared to play one-on-one with Tim McGraw. But I said yes. What followed was one of the most surreal moments of my life — missed shots, nervous laughs, full-court pressure, and the realization that Tim McGraw is actually really good at basketball. This is a true backstage story about nerves, luck, and wishing smartphones existed back then. 👇 Drop a comment if you’re a Tim McGraw or Faith Hill fan 👍 Like & subscribe for more real stories that hit different  💬 New episodes weekly. Shorts, stories, and unfiltered moments from a life that shouldn't be real - but is. 👇 Join the chaos: 🌐 Website: https://www.justdavit.com 📺 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@officialJustDavit 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjustdavit 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialjustdavit 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjustdavit 💬 Comment your favorite moment & tag someone who needs a laugh! #JustDavit #ComedyPodcast #Storytime#VeteranPodcast #FunnyClips

    7 min

About

I’m Davit — a one-legged Navy vet, DJ, magician, electrician, drummer, and grandpa who’s lived a life most people wouldn’t believe. Just Davit is where I tell the wildest, weirdest, and most unfiltered stories from a life packed with chaos, comedy, near-death moments, celebrity run-ins, and more. No scripts. No filters. Just real stories — sometimes hilarious, sometimes heavy, always honest. Whether I’m getting roasted by Travis Barker at Taco Bell, dodging fireballs on an aircraft carrier, or delivering wedding cakes with a broken leg and a bad attitude — this podcast is for anyone who loves a good story told straight, no chaser. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe for raw, ridiculous, and real storytelling from a guy who’s done it all... and still somehow lived to talk about it. #storytelling #veteranpodcast #funnylife #truestories #comedy #podcast