This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Comedian Theo Von shares stories and reflections on his past weekend, often including humorous anecdotes and conversations with guests. The podcast covers a range of topics from personal experiences to current events, delivered in Theo's distinctive Southern drawl and comedic style.
Episodes
#662 - Matt Rife
Matt Rife is a stand up comedian and actor. You can see him live on his “Stay Golden” tour now through the end of the year.
Matt joins Theo to talk about buying a haunted house, why his grandfather was his biggest role model, and when crowd work goes wrong.
Matt Rife: https://www.instagram.com/mattrife/
Matt’s new movie “Rolling Loud”: https://www.instagram.com/rollingloud/
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#661 - John Kiriakou
John Kiriakou is a former CIA counter-terrorism officer, author and speaker. His new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics and Techniques” is available August 4th.
John joins Theo to talk about how he was recruited into the CIA, his decision to speak up about the agency’s torture programs, and why there are more spies in America than we might think.
John Kiriakou: https://x.com/JohnK
#660 - Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian, host and actor. His new movie “The Breadwinner” is in theaters this Friday, May 29th.
Nate Bargatze returns to talk about writing and starring in his first movie, whether Davy Crockett or Daniel Boone had more aura, and how his idea for an amusement park turned into a reality.
Nate Bargatze: https://www.instagram.com/natebargatze/
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#659 - Ari Matti
Ari Matti is a stand-up comedian from Estonia known for his regular appearances on “Kill Tony”.
Ari joins Theo to talk about a close call he had in a gay nature zone, Estonian vs American culture, and why protecting free speech matters now more than ever.
Ari Matti: https://www.instagram.com/arimatticomedy/
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#658 - Mike Tyson (Live at the Wiltern)
Mike Tyson is a professional boxer, entertainer, entrepreneur and former heavyweight champion of the world.
Theo is joined by Iron Mike Tyson for a special live recording from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. They talk about the good (and bad) influences on Mike’s life early on, how he used his own hardships as a motivator, and the time Michael Jackson dissed him at a party.
Mike Tyson: http
#657 - Bobby Lee
Bobby Lee is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster. Check out his shows “Tigerbelly” and “Bad Friends”.
Bobby returns to talk about what he saw recently in the jungles of Waikiki, a grievance he has regarding the Busboys movie poster, and a confusing Asian restaurant from Theo’s town growing up.
Bobby Lee: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyleelive/
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#656 - Fahim Anwar
Fahim Anwar is a stand-up comedian and actor. His new special “Intrusive Thoughts” is out now on YouTube.
Fahim joins Theo to talk about the power of dance, an adventurous weekend they had in Clearlake, Iowa, and what can be done about America’s gooning epidemic.
Fahim Anwar: https://www.instagram.com/fahimanwar/
Fahim’s new special “Intrusive Thoughts”: https://youtu.be/46cxhMQYH74
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#655 - Sal Vulcano
Sal Vulcano is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and co-host of the popular show “Impractical Jokers” on TBS.
Sal returns to talk about neighborhood hams, what he’s loved about growing his family even more, and a wedding tape he found that he desperately needs to get back to the owners…
Sal Vulcano: https://www.instagram.com/salvulcano/
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#654 - Something New
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about his weekend at the Supercross, the beef between the Pope and the President, and how crows are cleaning up the streets of Sweden. He also responds to some of your voicemails and talks to a caller about breaking negative cycles.
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#653 - Hannah Strickland
Hannah Strickland is a young lady out of central Florida known for her viral clips and food reviews. Her family operates the Strickland Hope Foundation which aims to help parents of children with Cystinosis.
Hannah joins Theo to talk about how she will parent when she’s older, why so many people love her vibe, and what kind of restaurant she wants to open. She also gives some advice to Theo ab
#652 - Matt McCusker
Matt McCusker is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer. He is currently on tour and you can find him weekly on his podcast— “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast”.
Matt joins Theo to talk about his ruthless gardening practices, why he’s worried about young men looksmaxxing, and how he thinks he’ll do if he gets drafted.
Matt McCusker: https://www.instagram.com/mccuskermatthewj/
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#651 - Ella Langley
Ella Langley is a country singer-songwriter from Hope Hull, Alabama. Her new album “Dandelion” is out this Friday April 10th wherever you stream music.
Ella joins Theo to talk about growing up in a hippie Baptist family, the stars she looked up to as she found her way in Nashville, and what she thinks of all the alternate lyrics to “Choosin’ Texas.”
Ella Langley: https://www.instagram.com/ellal
#650 - Jake Paul
Jake Paul is a professional boxer, entrepreneur and content mogul. His promotion MVP will host its first ever MMA card live on Netflix May 16th.
Jake joins Theo to talk about how his family has navigated their unique fame, his reaction to the callout from Nate Diaz, and why he thinks comedy will save America.
Jake Paul: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/
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#649 - Nate Diaz & Chris Avila
Nate Diaz and Chris Avila are MMA fighters from Stockton, CA. Nate will fight Mike Perry and Chris will fight Brandon Jenkins for the MVP card live on Netflix May 16th.
Nate and Chris join Theo to talk about what the vibes in the 209 are really like, making their acting debut in “Busboys”, and Nate’s vision for where his fighting career goes next.
Nate Diaz: https://www.instagram.com/natediaz20
#648 - Vince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn is an actor, writer and producer known for his roles in movies like Dodgeball, Wedding Crashers, Swingers and more. His new movie “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” premieres on Hulu this Friday 3/27.
Vince joins Theo to talk about what he loved about growing up in the midwest, why old school football players were just built differently, and how he balances the good and bad parts of Hollyw
#647 - Dr. Peter McCullough
Dr. Peter McCullough is a physician-scientist, cardiologist and best-selling author known for his research on the effects of Covid-19 vaccines.
Dr. McCullough joins Theo to share his views on side effects of Covid-19 vaccines, how the medical research community can discourage alternative treatments, and his thoughts on how big pharma got so big in the first place.
Dr. Peter McCullough: https://
#646 - Hey Patty!!
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about the tough origins of St. Patrick, why we can’t let the chaos of the world affect our spirit, and visiting Albuquerque for a Pavia basketball game. He also announces the release date for his new movie “Busboys” with David Spade and listens to some wild voicemails from real busboys.
Busboys Movie (Tickets on sale 3/16) : https://www.busboysmovie.com
#645 - Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson is a Grammy-nominated musician, songwriter and co-founder of the legendary rock band The Black Crowes. Their new album “A Pound of Feathers” is out this Friday 3/13.
Chris joins Theo to talk about the early days of the Black Crowes in Atlanta, how he stays creative after years of songwriting, and why we carry nostalgia for the music we grew up with.
Chris Robinson: https://www.in
#644 - Bryan Johnson
Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur and longevity expert known for extensively researching his own body in an attempt to live forever.
Bryan joins Theo to talk about how the stress of his old life in the tech world sparked his longevity experiment, the data he’s seen on the best and worst foods for us, and why he sees a connection between AI and a higher power.
Bryan Johnson: https://www.instagram
#643 - Ray
Ray is a popular streamer and content creator from Taiwan who battles the world with limited understanding of English.
Ray joins Theo to talk about his quick rise to fame after a chance encounter with Kai Cenat, the beautiful differences between Asian cultures, and the possibility of zesty alien life.
Ray: https://www.instagram.com/rayasianboy_/
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#642 - James Li
James Li is an independent journalist, podcaster and content creator known for his investigations into corruption and fraud. He hosts his own show “51/49” on YouTube.
James joins Theo to talk about corruption he saw firsthand while working in Big Pharma, how our news and social media are being influenced by foreign interests, and what the Epstein documents revealed about America’s ruling class.
#641 - Breathing Expert James Nestor
James Nestor is a best-selling author and science journalist known for his focus on breathing and breathwork. The new edition of his book “Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art” is available now.
James joins Theo to talk about the link between mouth breathing and braces, why he thinks the rise in ADHD cases has been misdiagnosed, and how some breathing exercises can lead to profound emotional ex
#640 - Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth is an actor, producer and host known for his movies like “Thor” and “Extraction”, as well as his documentary show “Limitless”. His new movie “Crime 101” is in theaters now.
Chris joins Theo to talk about his childhood in Australia, connecting with his dad through his battle with Alzheimer’s, and what he’s learned about longevity after putting his own body to the test.
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#639 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. Before this he was a presidential candidate, attorney and environmentalist.
RFK Jr. joins Theo to talk about going from an outsider to the head of HHS, how much fraud he uncovered in existing government agencies, and the research that went into developing the new food pyramid.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: https://www.
#638 - Kevin James
Kevin James is an actor and comedian known for his roles in King of Queens, Grown Ups, Hitch and more. His new movie “Solo Mio” is out now.
Kevin joins Theo to talk about cold cut superheroes, becoming friends with his favorite UFC fighters, and why it’s never too late to find love.
Kevin James: https://www.instagram.com/kevinjamesofficial/
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#637 - FDNY Firefighter
Tony Bonfiglio is a retired FDNY firefighter who spent more than 20 years serving the communities of Washington Heights and Queens.
Tony joins Theo to share about his first days on Ladder 34, his experiences on 9/11 and why the brotherhood of the firehouse is second to none.
Tony Bonfiglio: https://www.instagram.com/tonybonfiglio34/
Tony’s book “Tales from the Tiller”: https://www.amazon.com/T
#636 - Jason Momoa
Jason Momoa is an actor and producer known for his roles in Game of Thrones, Aquaman, Minecraft and more. His new movie “The Wrecking Crew” with Dave Bautista is out 1/28.
Jason joins Theo to talk about his community college days in Iowa, how rock climbing helps his focus, and why protecting the beauty of Hawaii has always been important to him.
Jason Momoa: https://www.instagram.com/prideofgyps
#635 - Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders is a United States Senator (I) representing the state of Vermont. He was previously a mayor, congressman and presidential candidate in 2016 and 2020.
Sen. Sanders returns to talk about what the Democrats need to do to win back working class people, his thoughts on the ongoing ICE raids, and how we can change the two party system for good.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: https://www.instagra
#634 - Fiona Cauley
Fiona Cauley is a comedian and podcaster known for her many appearances on the show “Kill Tony”. She also hosts her own podcast “Rampin Up”.
Fiona joins Theo to talk about what people don’t know about living with a disability, how much Kill Tony has helped her career, and what we can learn from Autistic Barbie.
Fiona Cauley: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/
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#633 - Trevor Wallace
Trevor Wallace is a stand-up comedian, content creator and podcaster. You can see him live on his “Alpha Beta Male” tour happening now.
Trevor returns to talk about visiting Africa for the first time, the new trend of OnlyFans bootcamps, and why we need to investigate the Wonka tapes.
Trevor Wallace: https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallace/
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#632 - Dave Smith
Dave Smith is a comedian, podcaster and political commentator. Check out his shows “Part of the Problem” and “Legion of Skanks”.
Dave returns to talk about what comes next after the regime change in Venezuela, what President Trump got right and wrong in 2025, and what journalism means in the wake of the Minnesota fraud scandal.
Dave Smith: https://www.instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith/
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BEST OF: This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 2025
Some of our favorite moments from 2025. Thank you all for the support. Onward…
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#631 - Free Magic
Theo is back with a special Christmas solo episode to talk about the time he and his siblings tried spying on Santa, the music inside a black heartbeat, and where you can find free magic . He also responds to some of your voicemails and gives a caller advice on how to propose.
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#630 - Stephen Wilson Jr.
Stephen Wilson Jr. is a musician and songwriter originally from southern Indiana. He was recently nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the CMAs and his new single “Gary” is out now.
Stephen joins Theo to talk about memories from the midwest growing up, his dad’s legacy as a boxer and man, and why it’s never too late to rewrite your own story.
Stephen Wilson Jr.: https://www.instagram.com/
#629 - The Pursuit
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about lesbian chauffeurs to heaven, unique monthly challenges, and why being an American isn’t a passive thing. He also reminisces on 2025 and responds to some of your voicemails.
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#628 - Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson is political commentator, podcaster and host of “The Tucker Carlson Show”. He was previously an anchor for Fox News and MSNBC.
Tucker returns to talk about why America feels more compromised than ever, what he found most suspicious about the death of Charlie Kirk, and his advice on finding clarity in a world of noise.
Tucker Carlson: https://www.instagram.com/tuckercarlson/
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#627 - Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan is a stand up comedian and actress. Her new special “Unspeakable Things” and her show “Leanne” are both streaming on Netflix.
Leanne joins Theo to talk about surviving some wild years at the University of Tennessee, how her longtime husband Chuck convinced her to do comedy, and what country singer she owes a casserole.
Leanne Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/leannemorgancomedy/
American Originals Holiday Special w/ Mike Rowe
Join Theo and Mike Rowe for a holiday special where they showcase the definitive made-in-the-USA gift guide, featuring hand-built gems, strangely clever creations, and a few delightfully odd surprises.
Learn more about the companies featured in this episode at theovon.com/americanoriginals
Mike Rowe: https://www.instagram.com/mikerowe/
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#626 - Baby Me
Theo returns with a solo episode to talk about conspiracy Thanksgivings, freebasing garlic bread, and what he’s grateful for as the year winds down. He also responds to some of your voicemails and gets a major life update from Riley Mau.
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#625 - Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy award-winning actor and best-selling author. His new book “Poems and Prayers” is available now.
Matthew joins Theo in Austin to talk about going off the grid in search of meaning, growing up in Texas, and why there’s really nothing like SEC football.
Matthew McConaughey: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/
Poems and Prayers: http://poemsprayers.
#624 - Sketch
Sketch is a streamer and content creator from Houston, TX. You can see him on the latest season of the show “Inside” on Netflix.
Sketch returns to talk about going to college football games all across America, how the viral reaction to his leaks prompted a “Sketch of the Union” address, and the truth about Lewis and Clark.
Sketch: https://www.instagram.com/thesketchreal/
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#623 - Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise is an actor, activist and philanthropist known for his work helping veterans, first responders and their families.
Gary joins Theo to talk about what he’s learned from service men and women over decades of working with them, why he thinks the story of Lt. Dan is a hopeful one, and how his late son Mac is leaving a legacy of his own.
Gary Sinise: https://www.instagram.com/garysinise
#622 - Miles Teller
Miles Teller is an actor known for his roles in films like “Whiplash”, “Top Gun: Maverick” and more. His new movie “Eternity” is in theaters 11/26.
Miles joins Theo to talk about adventures from his childhood in Florida, working with veterans both on and off the set, and how his new movie changed his perspective on the afterlife.
Miles Teller: https://x.com/Miles_Teller
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#621 - Andrew Santino
Andrew Santino is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. His new special “White Noise” is streaming now on Hulu, and you can also check out his shows “Bad Friends”, “Whiskey Ginger” and “No Bad Lies”.
Andrew returns to the show to talk about visiting the middle east with Bobby Lee, what the future holds for gingers, and holding onto friendships as the world gets more disconnected.
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#620 - Keith Peterson
“No Nonsense” Keith Peterson is a professional MMA referee known for his work in the UFC. He is also a diesel mechanic and a wrestling coach in New York.
Keith joins Theo to talk about what’s going through the mind of a referee during a fight, his alter ego as a frontman in a hardcore band, and what he loves about coaching his daughter in wrestling.
Keith Peterson: https://www.instagram.com/the
#619 - Stan the Chauffeur
Stan is a chauffeur and driver who was born and raised in the Bronx, but currently operates in the Columbia, SC area.
Theo and Stan talk about his journey from New York to the South, the proper etiquette of being a Chauffeur, and what he’s learned about women over the years.
Stan the Chauffeur: https://www.instagram.com/stan_the_og_poet/
Signature Transportation: https://signaturetranspor
#618 - Sam and Colby
Sam and Colby (Sam Golbach + Colby Brock) are paranormal content creators. Their annual Halloween series “Hell Month” is happening now through 10/31.
Sam and Colby join Theo to talk about traveling the world in search of the paranormal, meeting spirituality halfway, and getting a private tour through France’s biggest underground boneyard.
Sam and Colby: https://www.instagram.com/samandcolby/
#617 - Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. His new movie “Good Fortune” is in theaters Oct. 17th.
Aziz joins Theo to talk about writing and directing his first film, the mystery of mini anamalia, and how his family found community in the south when he was growing up.
Aziz Ansari: https://www.instagram.com/azizansari/
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#616 - Retired Boston Detective
Kara Connolly is a former detective and police officer who recently retired following a 30+ year career in the Boston area. After her time as a patrolwoman she transferred to the Human Trafficking Division where she worked undercover.
Kara joins Theo to talk about some of her most unique cases as a detective, going undercover on Backpage to target sex-buyers, and her thoughts on why crime enforce
#615 - Ken Burns
Ken Burns is a documentary filmmaker, writer and historian known for his many films with PBS. His latest, “The American Revolution” premieres November 16th.
Ken joins Theo to talk about why he believes the American Revolution was the most important event since the birth of Christ, how George Washington organized America’s first army, and what the founding fathers really had in mind when writing
#614 - New York Circus
Theo is back to talk about the circus coming to Nashville, new glasses, and what happened this past weekend in New York City.
Big thanks to Joey Diaz, Bonnie McFarlane, and Lee Kimbrell for their help with the special taping.
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#613 - Forrest Galante
Forrest Galante is a wildlife biologist, adventurer, and TV host known for his shows “Animals on Drugs” and “Extinct or Alive”, along with his multiple Shark Week specials.
Forrest joins Theo to talk about growing up a bush-kid under political turmoil in Zimbabwe, his multiple near-death experiences in the wild, and how to make an animal “de-extinct”.
Forrest Galante: https://www.instagram.com/f
#612 - Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson is a stand-up comedian and actor from Staten Island, New York. His first international tour kicks off this week in Singapore.
Pete joins Theo in NYC to talk about the excitement of becoming a new dad, memories of his own father, and why “Frequency” with Dennis Quaid is one of the best movies ever.
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#611 - Louis C.K.
Louis C.K. is a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and author. His first novel “Ingram” is available now for pre-order.
Louis C.K. returns to talk with Theo about the English language, his writing process and being human.
Louis C.K.: https://www.instagram.com/louisckx/
Pre-order “Ingram” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ingram-Novel-Louis-C-K/dp/163774790X
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#610 - Steven Rinella
Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, conservationist, and writer. Check out the new season of his show “MeatEater” as well as “The MeatEater Podcast” available on all platforms.
Steven joins Theo to talk about how humans have coexisted with animals throughout history, what goes into doing the craziest bird calls, and why hunters are doing more than anyone to promote conservation in America.
Steve
#609 - Chris Distefano
Chris Distefano is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and host from New York City. Check out his podcast “History Hyenas” with Yannis Pappas available everywhere.
Chris returns to talk about the new art of predator hunting, his thoughts on who could be the next mayor of New York, and why he’s locked in on being more present every day.
Chris Distefano: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/
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#608 - Jim Norton
Jim Norton is a stand up comedian, podcaster and radio broadcaster known for shows like “Opie and Anthony”, “Jim and Sam” and more. His new special “Unconceivable” is out now on YouTube and you can also check out his podcast “Jim Norton Can’t Save You”.
Jim joins Theo to talk about new developments in the Shamokin Dunkin Donuts saga, celebrity encounters from his radio career, and his thoughts on
#607 - Young Amish Male
Theo is joined by a young Amish man from Minnesota who is currently on Rumspringa. They talk about the Amish way of life, how the process of Rumspringa works, and some of the unique experiences he’s had dipping his toe out into the world.
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#606 - Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson is a country singer and songwriter from Baskin, Louisiana. The deluxe version of her latest album “Whirlwind” is streaming now everywhere.
Lainey returns to reminisce about Louisiana upbringings, getting her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the time Hardy took her whole crew to a strip club in Alabama.
Lainey Wilson: https://www.instagram.com/laineywilson/
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#605 - Memphis Crisp
Theo returns with a solo episode to talk about going to Hulk Hogan’s funeral, a new vision for the Grammy’s, and what some girls in Philly are like. He also responds to some of your voicemails and shares some thoughts about the power of brotherhood.
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#604 - Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies is a stand up comedian, podcaster and actor. His tenth special “Two Limb Policy” is streaming now on Netflix.
Jim returns to the show to talk about the fragile friendship between Australia and America, the legend of “Chopper” Read, and how meeting his disabled fans inspired his new special.
Jim Jefferies: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies/
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#603 - Mariana van Zeller
Mariana van Zeller is a journalist and correspondent for National Geographic. The 5th season of her show “Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller” is streaming now.
Theo is joined by Mariana to learn all about the black markets of the world. They talk about what she saw inside drug manufacturing sites in Central America, the scary world of bride trafficking, and what she learned after talking to a re
#602 - Gaza Doctor (Aziz Rahman, MD)
Dr. Aziz Rahman, MD is a physician and board-certified radiologist who recently returned from Gaza after working in Nasser Hospital.
Dr. Aziz joins Theo to talk about the day-to-day conditions of the hospital, what he gathered is going on at GHF food distribution sites, and how families are holding on to hope after living through so much pain.
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#601 - Dusty Slay
Dusty Slay is a stand up comedian from Opelika, Alabama. Check out his new special “Wet Heat” streaming now on Netflix, and his podcast “We’re Having a Good Time”.
Dusty joins Theo to talk about growing up in a semi-Laotian trailer park, selling pesticides in Charleston, and why he’s hunkering down in an orchard before AI takes over the world.
Dusty Slay: https://www.instagram.com/dustyslay/?h
#600 - The Rizzler
The Rizzler is a social media personality, entertainer, and child. He’s known for his viral videos featuring his “Rizz” face, and appearances alongside “the Costco Guys”.
The Rizzler joins Theo to talk about what his life is like now after becoming one of the most famous people on earth, how he spends his time with his family in New Jersey, and plans to dip into the world of acting (and wrestling
#599 - Sam Altman
Sam Altman is an entrepreneur, investor and CEO of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, known for their popular program ChatGPT.
Theo joins Sam at the OpenAI office in San Francisco to talk about the pros and cons of developing AI so rapidly, how these new technologies will change our idea of “work” forever, and the ethical debate around the merging of man and machine.
Sam Altman: https:
#598 - Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix is an actor known for his many popular roles in films like “Joker”, “Walk the Line”, “the Master” and more. His latest movie “Eddington”, from director Ari Aster, is in theaters now.
Joaquin joins Theo at the Hotel Chelsea in NYC to talk about how the chaos of 2020 inspired his new movie, the influence his dad had on his characters over the years, and why he feels so compelled to
#597 - Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for hits like “Someone You Loved”, “Before You Go”, and his new song “Survive”.
Lewis joins Theo in NYC to talk about his triumphant return to touring after taking 2 years off from music, an update on his mental health, and why so many UFOs are showing up in Scotland.
Lewis Capaldi: https://www.instagram.com/lewiscapaldi
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#596 - Ibogaine Advocate Bryan Hubbard
W. Bryan Hubbard is a veteran attorney and policy advocate for Ibogaine. He is the CEO of Americans For Ibogaine, and previously served as the 1st chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission.
Bryan joins Theo to talk about all things Ibogaine. They discuss how it’s used to treat symptoms of addiction and PTSD, their own experiences with plant based medicine, and how government corruption can stop
#595 - Dr. David Linden
Dr. David Linden, Ph.D., is an author and professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He has written several popular books on the brain including his latest, “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.”
Dr. Linden joins Theo to talk about some of the science behind our motivations as human beings, what actually makes a person unique, and how receiving his own terminal cancer diagn
#594 - Glenny Balls
Glenny Balls is an entertainer, podcaster and the co-star of “Sundae Conversations” with Caleb Pressley. He also has his own podcast “OnlyStans”.
Glenny joins Theo after a weekend together at the UFC fights in Vegas. They talk white whale podcast guests, Long Island 4th of July memories, and if Glenny has dreams of becoming America’s new Bourdain.
Glenny Balls: https://www.instagram.com/glennyb
#593 - Kevin Gates
Kevin Gates is a rapper, producer and songwriter originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His latest album “I’m Him 2” is streaming now everywhere, and his new mixtape “Luca Brasi 4” is coming soon.
Kevin joins Theo to talk about their shared roots in Louisiana, his mentality around constantly evolving as a human, and his favorite recipes from prison.
Kevin Gates: https://www.instagram.com/iamke
#592 - Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman for Kentucky's 4th district. He is also a farmer and engineer with a Masters degree from MIT.
Rep. Thomas Massie joins Theo to talk about living off the grid as a member of congress, why both parties are to blame for the rising national debt, and how he developed a somewhat rocky relationship with President Trump…
Rep. Thomas Massie: https://x.com/RepT
#591 - Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna is the congressman for California’s 17th district and a member of the Democratic Party. He is originally from Philadelphia, PA and also served as co-chair on Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in 2020.
Rep. Ro Khanna joins Theo to talk about going bi-partisan to stop America’s involvement in another war, his thoughts on the rise of AI as the representative for Silicon Valley, and wh
#590 - Fathers and Voices
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about the importance of good dads in today’s world, his recent trip to Qatar, and reflections from his interview with Vice President JD Vance. He also responds to some of your voicemails and thinks back on some of the positive male role models in his life.
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#589 - Roman Empire Expert Mike Duncan
Mike Duncan is a historian, author and podcaster known for his shows “History of Rome” and “Revolutions”. He has also written several books on these topics including “The Calm Before the Storm” and “Hero of Two Worlds”.
Mike joins Theo to take a walk through the History of Rome. They discuss the religious traditions that guided their culture, what day-to-day life was like for a regular Roman, and
#588 - Vice President JD Vance
JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States. He served as a Senator from Ohio before winning the presidency with Donald Trump in 2024.
Vice President JD Vance joins Theo to talk about the Elon Musk fallout, the debate over what’s actually in the “Big Beautiful Bill”, and the night he watched Gladiator 2 in the White House movie theater.
Vice President JD Vance: https://x.com/VP
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#587 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an actor, bodybuilding legend, best-selling author, entrepreneur and former Governor of California. Season 2 of his show ‘Fubar’ premieres on Netflix June 12th.
Arnold invites Theo to his office to talk about leaving Austria to turn his American dream into a reality, what he learned about politics when he was Governor of California, and why a mindset is all you need to su
#586 - Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger)
Nigel Ng is a comedian, content creator and restaurateur originally from Malaysia. He’s known for his viral character “Uncle Roger” who roasts celebrity chefs and bad cooking.
Nigel joins Theo to talk about some of the big differences between eastern and western cultures, how his viral food content led to him opening a restaurant of his own, and the joke that might have put him on China’s watchl
#585 - Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman is a Stanford University neuroscientist and host of the “Huberman Lab” podcast which focuses on health, wellbeing and science.
Andrew Huberman joins Theo to talk about how we can optimize our daily routines for the better, the science behind strong romantic relationships, and the powerful connection between dopamine and addiction.
Andrew Huberman: https://www.instagram.com/hube
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