Theo Von and Richard Reeves discuss the struggles men face in today's society, the importance of male role models and creating spaces for men to connect. They explore the impact of economic and social changes on masculinity, and the need for empathy and understanding towards men's experiences. The conversation also covers topics such as suicide rates, the loss of traditional male scripts, and the importance of fathers and mentors in boys' lives.
Ari Shaffir is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. His new special "America's Sweetheart" is out now on Netflix, and you can also check out his podcast “You Be Trippin”. Ari Shaffir joins Theo to talk about why he’s going on a “farewell” tour, what’s really going on in Jackson Hole China, and why he thinks everyone needs to take a step back from consuming the news. Ari Shaffir: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/to...
Antonio Brown is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lately he is known for his social commentary and "Cracker of the Day" picks on X. Antonio Brown joins Theo to talk about his active online presence these days, his favorite players and moments from his legendary NFL career, and why he thinks "Cracker of the Day" could help solve America’s racial problems for good. Antonio Brown: https://x.com/AB84 --...
Laila Mickelwait is the author of "Takedown: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking". She is the Co-Founder/CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and the Founder of the #Traffickinghub movement. Laila Mickelwait joins Theo to talk about why she's taking on the biggest porn websites in the world, the issues of sexual crime and sex trafficking online, and what can be done to make the internet safer. Laila Mickelwait: https://x.com/LailaMickelwait https://www.ins...
Katt Williams is a stand-up comedian and actor known for his many movies and classic comedy specials. He is performing live on his “Heaven on Earth” tour now through May. Theo is joined by the legend himself, Katt Williams. They talk about what life has been like since his explosive interview last year, why he feels compelled to expose dark forces in the world, and what he thinks about Theo’s statue of him… Katt Williams: https://www.instagram.com/kattwilliams/ ----------------------------------...
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about his trip to the Inauguration, the wild group he was paired with during the ceremonies, and his side of the now-viral chair incident… ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3H...
Caleb Hammer is a financial advisor and content creator known for his popular show “Financial Audit” where he interviews real people about their spending habits. Caleb Hammer joins Theo to talk about the origins of his show “Financial Audit” (and how it sprung from his own money issues), the number one thing Gen-Z is going into debt over, and his advice for finding your own financial security. Caleb Hammer: https://www.instagram.com/calebhammercomposer/ ------------------------------------------...
Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and political commentator. He hosts his own show “Part of the Problem w/ Dave Smith” and is one third of the comedy podcast “Legion of Skanks” with Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J Gomez. Dave Smith joins Theo to talk about predictions for Trump’s second term, how governments control information to promote their agenda, and what a libertarian approach to solving America’s problems looks like. Dave Smith: https://www.instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith/ -----...
Joe Rogan is a comedian, podcaster, and UFC commentator. He is the host of the biggest podcast in the world, “The Joe Rogan Experience”, and also owns the Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX. Joe Rogan joins Theo to talk about drones vs. aliens, if anyone will be able to stop government corruption, and what Joe wants to do with his time when he’s done podcasting. Joe Rogan: https://www.instagram.com/joerogan ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Me...
Grace O’Malley is a comedian and podcaster originally from Boston, MA. She previously co-hosted the Barstool show “Plan Bri-Uncut”, and has a new podcast launching next month. You can also see her live on her “Down for Anything” tour happening now. Grace O’Malley joins Theo to talk about growing up in Boston before heading to NYC for comedy, how she found herself as the co-host of one of Barstool’s most popular shows, why she’s going solo now, and what she’s got planned for her new show coming t...
Some of our favorite moments from 2024. Thank you all for the support. Onward... ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: [email protected] Hit ...
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about how he’s been getting into the Christmas spirit, what’s really going on with the New Jersey drones and the pros and cons of vigilantism. He also responds to some of your voicemails. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSI...
Timothée Chalamet is an award-winning actor known for his roles in movies like Dune, Wonka, A Beautiful Boy, and more. His new movie “A Complete Unknown” where he plays Bob Dylan is in theaters 12/25. Timothée Chalamet joins Theo to talk about transforming into Bob Dylan (and singing like him) in his new movie, what his life was like growing up in NYC before the fame, and how he goes about choosing which movies to get involved with. Timothée Chalamet: https://www.instagram.com/tchalamet --------...
Craig Newmark is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of the classifieds website Craigslist. Theo is joined by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark to talk about how he started the legendary website, his philosophy on the internet and personal freedom, how he’s utilized his fortune for good, and what he saw while moderating the dark side of Craigslist. Craig Newmark: https://www.instagram.com/craignewmark/ ------------------------------------------------ Tou...
Koe Wetzel is a country singer and songwriter originally from Pittsburg, Texas. His latest album “9 Lives” was released earlier this year, and his new Christmas EP “Wetzel’s Wonderland Chapter 2” is also streaming now everywhere. Koe Wetzel joins Theo to talk about growing up in Texas as a wild child with strict parents, how he developed such a unique and raw relationship with his fans, his reputation for partying, and who he sees as the modern day outlaws of country music. Koe Wetzel: https://w...
MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) is a content creator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and considered by many to be the biggest YouTuber in the world. MrBeast joins Theo to talk about the insane scope and stakes of his new show “Beast Games”, how he struggled for years on YouTube before taking off, and the motivation behind some of his most talked-about philanthropy projects. MrBeast: https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/to...
Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at NYU, author, and host of the Prof G and Pivot podcasts. Scott Galloway joins Theo in NYC to talk about some of the biggest issues facing young men in today's world, how these issues also impact women, balancing career goals and relationship goals, and why he believes younger generations need a financial boost. Scott Galloway: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway/ ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New...
Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about his Thanksgiving plans, going to see SNL live with Bill Burr hosting, and why he has issues with Ticketmaster. He also responds to some of your voicemails, and calls his brother Zeff. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CEL...
Stavros Halkias is a stand-up comedian and host of the weekly podcast “Stavvy’s World”. He's in the upcoming season 2 of Netflix's Tires, and his new movie "Let's Start a Cult" is now available to rent or buy wherever you get Video On Demand. From the Hotel Chelsea in New York City, Stavros Halkias returns to This Past Weekend to talk about the release of his new movie, Theo's unique living situation with a friend's dad, and the long and storied history of condoms. Stavros Halkias: https://www.i...
Matt McCusker is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer. He co-hosts “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” and you can check out his full length special “Speed of Light” on YouTube. Theo heads to Austin and Matt McCusker returns to talk about their reactions to the 2024 election, Matt’s future goal of becoming a school security guard, and the time his dog ate magic mushrooms. Matt McCusker: https://www.instagram.com/mccuskermatthewj/ Matt’s tour dates: https://mattmccusker.com/dates/ ------------...
Dr. Ryan Martin (aka the Anger Professor) is a psychology professor, author, and the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He’s an expert on anger, and the author of How to Deal with Angry People, and Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change. “The Anger Professor” Dr. Ryan Martin joins Theo to talk about why we get mad, how anger from childhood reappears later in life, what’s really going on when people get road ra...
Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, author and speaker. He also founded the Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which focuses on human and environmental wellbeing. Sadhguru joins Theo to talk about how he leads more than 17M people worldwide as a yogi, why his reputation as a bad student led to his unique journey, and his ideas on how to achieve bliss and create peace in your own world. Sadhguru: https://www.instagram.com/sadhguru Isha Institute: http://Sadhguru.co/iii ---------------------------...
BigXthaPlug is a rapper from Dallas, Texas. His new album “Take Care” is streaming everywhere, and you can catch him on tour now through the rest of the year. BigXthaPlug joins Theo to chat about his recent rise in popularity and the changes that came with it, how he manages being a dad and a rapper at the same time, and why he might be down to go on a test voyage to space. BigXthaPlug: https://www.instagram.com/bigxthaplug/?hl=en ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! http...
JD Vance is a United States Senator (R-OH) who is also running for Vice President on the Republican ticket alongside Donald Trump. Before his political career he was a lawyer and wrote the popular memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” in 2016. Senator JD Vance joins Theo to talk about how life has changed for him since becoming Donald Trump’s running mate 3 months ago, how his family’s history with addiction shaped his career and beliefs, and the worst fights he’s seen at Ohio State vs. Michigan games. Sen. ...
Samantha Martin is an animal trainer, cat advocate and rescuer who leads “The Amazing Acro-Cats”, a touring troupe of over a dozen cats that entertain audiences by riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, balancing on balls, and more. Animal trainer Samantha Martin joins Theo to talk about her unique life traveling the country in a bus with dozens of cats, learning how to train animals by starting with rats, and her bigger goal for her show. They also close the episode out with a performance b...
Dr. Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician and author known for his books on trauma, addiction, childhood development, stress and healing. His latest book “The Myth of Normal” is available now everywhere. Dr. Gabor Maté joins Theo to talk about his studies on trauma and how it affects our lives and relationships, his experiences leading Ayahuasca ceremonies, and why he thinks our culture is dealing with an epidemic of loneliness. Dr. Gabor Maté: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/ ---------------...
Miranda Lambert is a Grammy award-winning country musician known for her many hits like “Drunk”, “The House That Built Me”, “Little Red Wagon”, and more. Her latest album “Postcards From Texas” is out now everywhere. Miranda Lambert joins Theo to chat about her journey from playing rodeos to becoming one of the biggest names in country music, meeting Gypsy Rose as a Make-a-Wish kid, and the band she loves that you might not expect. Miranda Lambert: https://www.instagram.com/mirandalambert ------...
Sean O’Brien is the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and a 4th generation Teamster himself. He is originally from Medford, Massachusetts. Sean O’Brien joins Theo to chat about his job representing the Teamsters and supporting unions in America, why they made the controversial choice to not endorse a presidential candidate this year, and what led up to his viral standoff with Senator Markwayne Mullin. Sean O’Brien: https://x.com/teamstersob?lang=en ----------------...
Joe Gatto is a comedian, actor and podcaster known for his many years on the hit show “Impractical Jokers”. His first stand-up special “Messing With People” is out now on YouTube. Joe Gatto joins Theo to chat about hitting the road and making his first ever special, his relationship with the rest of the Impractical Jokers nowadays, and the health benefits of letting 8 dogs sleep in his bed every night. Joe Gatto: https://www.instagram.com/joe_gatto/ Watch Joe’s special “Messing with People”: htt...
Brooks & Dunn are a country music duo featuring songwriters Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. They’re known for their many hits like “Neon Moon”, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”, “Red Dirt Road” and more. Their album “Reboot 2” comes out November 15th featuring new takes on their classic songs. Theo meets up with country music legends Brooks & Dunn to talk about writing some of their biggest hits while still strangers early on, memories of their friend Johnny Cash, and the competitive side of making mu...
