Synopsis
Viva La Dirt League presents: The Internet’s Guide to Mental Health. An 8-part sketch series exploring the highs and lows of having a human brain. From the lighthearted to the genuinely grim, nothing is off-limits. It’s an honest, comedic look at the mental health struggles we all face but rarely talk about.
Episodes
Season 11
The MenuSir Alan stars in 'The Menu' — a realistic depiction of the morning choice that we all get at the start of each and every day. Because this is how life works isn't it?4m2
FonefaceIn a seemingly normal suburb, Brynley goes about her day work day, but when her phone dies she’s forced to confront something truly frightening — her own thoughts! Foneface imagines a world in which our phone use has gotten very silly, and very extreme.3m3
Just SmileWhen young Charlie gets sad his imaginary friend Gruffles teaches him a neat new trick — Just Smile! This sketch explores toxic positivity and how hanging onto outdated coping mechanisms can hurt not help.5m4
Birthday SurpriseEllie receives an unexpected Birthday Surprise on her 30th birthday. In this suspenseful sketch, we explore the pressure of a late ADHD diagnosis and the horror of being expected to wear a positive mask.4m5
Be PresentIn Be Present, Ben Van Lier takes us through a guided mediation for the modern age. In a world where 12 second videos rule the roost, this meditation is sure to test your attention span.5m6
Busy BrainRhi can’t shut off her Busy Brain. In this spooky sketch Rhi is visited by the past, present, and future version of herself. Battling against her brain, Rhi tries her best to fall asleep.4m7
The ClownGiving others what you cannot give yourself5m8
The StruggleRowan battles through his morning routine in The Struggle. This sketch explores the often full-body struggle of depression and how sometimes the quiet act of just being there for a friend can make all the difference.4m
The MenuSir Alan stars in 'The Menu' — a realistic depiction of the morning choice that we all get at the start of each and every day. Because this is how life works isn't it?4m2FonefaceIn a seemingly normal suburb, Brynley goes about her day work day, but when her phone dies she’s forced to confront something truly frightening — her own thoughts! Foneface imagines a world in which our phone use has gotten very silly, and very extreme.3m3Just SmileWhen young Charlie gets sad his imaginary friend Gruffles teaches him a neat new trick — Just Smile! This sketch explores toxic positivity and how hanging onto outdated coping mechanisms can hurt not help.5m4Birthday SurpriseEllie receives an unexpected Birthday Surprise on her 30th birthday. In this suspenseful sketch, we explore the pressure of a late ADHD diagnosis and the horror of being expected to wear a positive mask.4m5Be PresentIn Be Present, Ben Van Lier takes us through a guided mediation for the modern age. In a world where 12 second videos rule the roost, this meditation is sure to test your attention span.5m6Busy BrainRhi can’t shut off her Busy Brain. In this spooky sketch Rhi is visited by the past, present, and future version of herself. Battling against her brain, Rhi tries her best to fall asleep.4m7The ClownGiving others what you cannot give yourself5m8The StruggleRowan battles through his morning routine in The Struggle. This sketch explores the often full-body struggle of depression and how sometimes the quiet act of just being there for a friend can make all the difference.4m
