Mitch Candiano is a Carny from Lawrence, MA whose family has been in the carnival business for more than 100 years. He has worked numerous roles in multiple carnivals all along the east coast.  Theo is joined by a Carny to chat about the wild life of a carnival worker. They talk about the difference between carnivals and fairs, his personal connection to freak shows (and a three-legged man), games that used to rip people off, smoking weed with one of the munchkins from the Wizard of Oz,...

Tim Fletcher is the founder and president of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). He is a counselor himself, as well as a researcher and pastor. Tim Fletcher joins Theo to delve into the world of complex trauma, recovery, and healing. They break down what the word “trauma” really means, how to see the side effects in yourself and others, how shame develops during childhood, the lasting effects these issues have on relationships, the powerful connection trauma has to...

Dustin Poirier is a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC’s lightweight division, and former interim champion. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of the “The Good Fight” Foundation.  Dustin Poirier returns to chat with Theo about what he’s been up to since his recent win at UFC 299, the tough times he went through after the Gaethje fight, how he changed his mindset to bounce back, betting on himself early in his career, whether or not he and Theo should sell their organs, his...

Maddox Batson is a young musician and creator known for his viral clips on social media, playing country music on TikTok, and more. His latest song “Tears in the River” is streaming now on audio platforms and YouTube.  Maddox joins Theo to chat about what it’s like being a kid in the music business, learning about classic country through his dad, why school dances are lame, what it’s been like in class since he gained notoriety, what musician he thinks Theo looks like, and more.  Maddox...

Jameis Winston is an NFL quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. He has previously played for the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and also won a Heisman Trophy and National Championship at Florida State University. Jameis Winston joins Theo in New Orleans on Easter weekend to chat about growing up in Alabama vs Louisiana, why his childhood dog was named “Baghdad”, his new role in Cleveland after signing with the Browns, his mentality on opportunity and self-confidence, why Drew...

Kid Rock is an American musician, songwriter and entrepreneur originally from Michigan. His “Rock the Country” festival tour kicks off April 5th hitting 7 small towns all across the south, featuring Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr., and more.  Kid Rock joins Theo to talk about the origins of their friendship, how Kid became a regular at Nashville’s comedy club, why he developed a keen eye for business, walking out with Trump at UFC 295, why he wants to take down Ticketmaster,...

Brittany Broski is a comedian, podcaster and content creator originally from Dallas, Texas. In addition to her viral clips online, she is known for her shows “The Broski Report” and “The Royal Court”, both available on YouTube. Brittany Broski joins Theo to chat about growing up in Texas, living in South Korea as an air-force kid, her terrible job as an insurance agent, blowing up on Tik Tok, why she desperately needs Caleb Pressley, her love for the Renaissance Fair, problematic McDonald’s...

Druski is a comedian and actor known for his viral sketches, his label “Coulda Been Records” and his collaborations with popular artists like Drake, Jack Harlow, Lil Yachty, and more.  Druski returns to chat with Theo about white people’s need for lotion, front row brothers, the chaos unfolding on Druski’s new reality TV show, what albino really means, the uniqueness of Katt Williams, and more. And at the end of the episode they are joined by a special guest... Druski:...

Nick Kyrgios is a professional Tennis player and commentator based in Australia. He was a 2022 Wimbledon Finalist and one of the only players to beat the big 3 of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at least once. He also hosts his own podcast, “Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios” which is available on all platforms.  Nick Kyrgios joins Theo in Australia to chat about his reputation for being “the bad boy of Tennis”, how it felt beating some of sport’s biggest icons, why he thinks he...

Dax Shepard is an actor, comedian and host of the popular podcast “Armchair Expert”.  Dax Shepard joins Theo to talk about the dangers of Michigan truck stops, dealing with step-dads growing up, childhood romance, the worst type of cookie, struggling with relationships in the past, overcoming addiction, and the problem with endless shrimp. Dax Shepard: https://www.instagram.com/daxshepard/  ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch:...

Recently retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem served 27 ½ years in El Paso, Texas, and more recently, Yuma, Arizona. Since retiring from his position, he has worked in the private sector combating human trafficking and other online and social exploitation. Theo is joined by a Border Patrol Chief to talk about what’s really been going on at the U.S. / Mexico border. They talk about the history that led up to our current situation, the difference between immigration policy and border...

Israel Adesanya is a mixed-martial artist and former 2-time Middleweight champion of the UFC. He is originally from Lagos, Nigeria and currently lives in New Zealand.  Theo heads to New Zealand for a special episode of This Past Weekend, chatting with former UFC champion Israel Adesanya. They talk about his time off from fighting, his thoughts on the current state of the UFC, why he wants a rematch against Sean Strickland, dealing with rowdy fans in public, why you’re never too old to emote,...

Trevor Wallace is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. He is known for his viral sketches and podcast “Stiff Socks” with co-host Michael Blaustein. His first ever stand-up special “Pterodactyl” is streaming now on Amazon Prime.  Trevor Wallace returns to This Past Weekend to chat with Theo about the dark side of parking attendants, his insane ketchup-packet prank from childhood, opening an arena show for Tom and Bert, why Gypsy Rose should have been in the NBA All-Star Game, Rachel...

Billy Strings is a Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter and guitar player. His latest album “Me / And / Dad” is out now and you can catch him on tour now through the rest of the year. Billy Strings joins Theo on this episode of This Past Weekend to chat about his life in music, growing up in a tough environment in Michigan, bad trips, the time he played guitar for 48 hours straight, tweakers mining for gold, and how Bluegrass can save the world.  Billy Strings:...

Theo is back with another solo episode of This Past Weekend, getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit by listening to love songs, chatting about his first romances, checking in with the unbustable Riley Mau, and taking some calls from the lovers out there, including one about a very unusual IHOP date. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored...

Trevor Bauer is a professional baseball player who spent 10 years as a pitcher in the MLB, playing for the Diamondbacks, Indians, Reds and Dodgers. In 2020 he won the Cy Young Award and was named a league All-Star. He is also known for his popular YouTube channel, and baseball media company Momentum.  Trevor Bauer joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about his life in baseball, how he got a reputation for being a loner as a kid, becoming a standout college pitcher, his unique journey...

Tim Dillon is a stand-up comedian and host of the popular podcast “The Tim Dillon Show”. You can see him live on his “American Royalty Tour” happening now across the country.  Tim Dillon returns to This Past Weekend with a bang, chatting with Theo Von about the Doordasher vs. homeless crisis, squatting in million dollar houses, why Tim wants to run for Governor of California, who they think could actually handle being president, where Tim wants to spread his mom’s ashes, and a conspiracy...

Dr. Jeffrey Long is a physician, author and researcher of near-death experiences. His book “Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences” is a New York Times Best-Seller that compiles research from more than 1,600 cases and interviews. Outside of his research he is a practicing Oncologist in Kentucky.  Dr. Jeffrey Long joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to talk about the phenomena of near-death experiences, what’s really going on in our minds when we come close to the...

Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. He is the host of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” along with comedian Matt McCusker, and co-created the sketch comedy series “Gilly and Keeves”. His latest special “Beautiful Dogs” is out now on Netflix.  Shane Gillis returns to This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about moving to Austin, the perils of hot air balloon rides, shady tunnel activity in NYC, the upside to arranged marriages, defensive vomiting, how he got Gabe Davis to do his...

Tony Robbins is a life and business strategist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, speaker, and best-selling author. His new book “The Holy Grail of Investing” releases on February 13th.  He is also hosting a free virtual summit, “Time to Rise” on January 25th - 27th.  Tony Robbins joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about how to change your perspective (for the better) in the new year, what it really takes to quit bad habits, the real reason we reinforce negative feelings, new ways to...

Sean Strickland is a professional mixed martial artist and the current UFC middleweight champion. He is from Corona, California and has been competing professionally since 2008. He joins Theo in Las Vegas the day after getting escorted out of UFC 296 for fighting with Dricus Du Plesis in the stands. The two will fight for the 185 pound UFC belt at UFC 297 on January 20th in Toronto. Theo and Sean discuss breakdowns in the current structure of society, who Sean would date if he was forced to...

Theo Von is back with a solo episode of This Past Weekend, chatting about what’s been an eventful year for the podcast, what people get wrong about the 12 Days of Christmas, the best way to save money for a dirtbike, and more. He also responds to some of your voicemails and looks ahead to the new year.  ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored...

Kat Von D is a tattoo artist, musician, and entrepreneur. She is known for the show “LA Ink” which followed her tattoo shop High Voltage in Los Angeles. In 2021 she released her first album "Love Made Me Do It", and her latest single “Vampire Love” is out now. Kat Von D joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about her life since leaving Los Angeles, why she bought a “haunted” house in Indiana, the public reaction to her baptism and faith journey, why she’s choosing to black out all of...

Jelly Roll is a singer, songwriter, and rapper who just won New Artist of the Year at the 2023 CMA awards. He is also nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2023 Grammy Awards. His latest album “Whitsitt Chapel” is out now. Ernest is a singer, songwriter and producer who has written for Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, and more. His latest solo album “Flower Shops” is out now. Country stars Jelly Roll and Ernest return to the show to chat with Theo about the whirlwind...