The conflict in Gaza is heartbreaking, so we decided to have different perspectives on to help us learn more. For the Palestinian perspective we welcome Bassem Youssef. Bassem Youssef is a comedian, author and political commentator from Egypt who now lives in the United States. Bassem joins Theo to help us understand how Hamas came to be, that Palestine is being occupied, and to share his ideas for solution. Bassem Youssef:...

The conflict in Gaza is heartbreaking, so we decided to have different perspectives on to help us learn more. For the Israel perspective we welcome Rabbi David Wolpe. David Wolpe is a rabbi, author and speaker who spent 27 years leading the Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He has also led numerous missions to Israel and taught at the Harvard Divinity School, UCLA, and more. David joins Theo to talk about the history of Jewish people in the world, the resiliency of Israel in the region, and...

Pauly Shore is a comedian, actor, and musician best known for his movies like “Encino Man”, “Son in Law” and more. He is currently performing a one-man show called "Stick With The Dancing", and you can check out his podcast “The PMS Podcast Show" on YouTube. Pauly Shore joins Theo to chat about the origins of their longtime friendship, growing up at the Comedy Store, why he feels like he found fame at the best time, discovering Bobby Lee, why he’s still moving forward with his Richard...

Gus Parsons is a security professional who worked for 10 years as a mall cop in San Diego, CA, where he was born and raised.  Theo is joined by a mall cop to talk about everything that’s going on behind the scenes at America’s malls. They chat about the training process, the different types of mall cops you’ll see on the job, his most memorable takedowns, why it’s so easy to shoplift nowadays, dealing with drunk Santas, what’s really been going on at Hot Topic, and much more. Gus Parsons:...

Andrew Santino is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, writer and host of the popular shows “Whiskey Ginger” and “Bad Friends” with Bobby Lee.  Andrew Santino returns to the show to chat with Theo about what’s been new since their last episode, their reactions to the shooting of Donald Trump and what comes next, seeing Dead and Company at the Sphere with John Mayer, why his tense friendship with Bobby Lee made for a great podcast, the time he made the Bad Friends team think he quit the...

Theo returns with a solo episode to talk about the recent heat wave he experienced in Las Vegas, what makes a WNBA game unique, and his time in Europe including what makes Irish drinking different, the lack of female presence, and their ability to live in the moment. He closes the show listening to voicemails including some about people’s maiden voyages of having their crotch touched.  ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch:...

Nick Swardson is an actor, stand-up comedian, and screenwriter best known for his roles in Reno 911, Grandma’s Boy, several Adam Sandler movies, and more. He has a new stand up special coming out on YouTube on July 18th called, “Make Joke From Face.” Nick Swardson returns to chat with Theo about how things have been going on his latest tour, the controversy that followed a viral video of him being pulled off stage (and what really happened), big news about a new movie with Adam Sandler,...

KSI is a content creator, professional boxer, musician and entrepreneur based in London. He is known for co-founding the drink brand Prime with Logan Paul, his work with the YouTube group Sidemen, and much more.  KSI joins Theo to chat about his journey in content, business and music, growing up a Nigerian kid in London, the recent takeoff of his brand Prime (and how he almost passed on it), why he wants to make his Misfits boxing company different than everyone else, learning when it’s smart...

Louis Theroux is a British-American documentarian, journalist, broadcaster, and author. He is known for his numerous BBC documentaries that explore groups on the fringe of society, crime, human interaction, and more.  Louis Theroux joins Theo in London to chat about what he’s learned from a life making documentaries, his perspective on the American south after spending time there, going in deep with extremist groups, the crazy details surrounding his controversial new Netflix doc “Tell Them...

Ed Sheeran is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter originally from West Yorkshire, England. He is currently on tour through the rest of the summer, and also celebrating the 10th anniversary of his popular album “X”.  Theo is joined by Ed Sheeran at his bar in London to chat about all the big differences between England and America, the first time they met at a Chainsmokers show in Vegas, Ed’s life in the spotlight and living up to the expectations of fans, how he wants to get music...

$crim and Ruby Da Cherry, a.k.a, $uicideboy$ are a rap duo (and cousins) from New Orleans, Louisiana. Their new album, “New World Depression” is streaming now on all platforms, and you can catch them on tour later this summer.  $uicideboy$ join Theo in New Orleans for a highly requested episode of This Past Weekend, chatting about their roots in the Gulf Coast, the long, dark history that lead to the formation of $B, how they were able to survive and make music during the most chaotic times...

Nate Halverson is an independent investigative reporter and producer behind the documentary “The Grab” which explores the international race to control access to food and water. He also writes for the Center For Investigative Reporting covering topics such as organized crime, social media, food access, economic inequality and more.  Nate Halverson joins Theo to talk about what he learned producing his documentary “The Grab”, why every world power is working to control the access of food and...

Luke Combs is an award-winning Country musician and songwriter. His new album “Fathers and Sons” comes out this Friday 6/14.  Luke Combs joins Theo to chat about roughing it in the early days of his career, bug-infested motel rooms, how things have changed as the crowds have gotten bigger, why it’s important to him to make concerts better for the fans, the unexpected success of his "Fast Car" cover, how fatherhood inspired his new album, and much more. Luke Combs:...

Joey Diaz is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and author. He hosts the podcast “The Check In” with Lee Syatt, and just released his autobiography, “Tremendous: the Life of a Comedy Savage.” Joey “Coco” Diaz returns to catch up with Theo about life since the pandemic, moving to New Jersey to focus on his family, what he learned about life after taking some time away, the wild days of his old podcast “The Church”, the backstory behind Theo’s infamous episode, what Joey’s co-pilot Lee Syatt has...

Melissa Ansel is a lunch lady out of Cleveland, OH with more than 30 years of experience in the field, mostly working with grades K-8.  Theo is joined by a School Lunch Lady to talk about the cafeteria life, how she got into the business of feeding kids, what a typical day is like in her world, what meals the students seem to love universally, what it’s like seeing the kids grow up over the years, the biggest thing she’d change about school lunch policy, and much...

Sal Vulcano is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and one of the original members of the popular show “Impractical Jokers”. His first stand-up special “Terrified” premieres on YouTube this Friday 5/31. Sal Vulcano joins Theo to chat about the origins of their longtime friendship, charcuterie-induced gout, the long-running Impractical Jokers bit that got him brutally memed for a year, the time Q made a horrible mistake with his non-alcoholic beer brand, making his first ever stand-up special,...

Theo is back with a solo episode to chat about what’s new since his last check-in a few months ago, his thoughts on the podcast reaching 500 episodes, the old days of getting the show off the ground and all the characters involved in it, what happened right before his walkout with Morgan Wallen at Nissan Stadium, and much more. He also responds to some of your voicemails, and chats with a Kyle who attended the 2024 Kyle convention in Kyle,...

Matt McCusker is a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his show “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” with co-host Shane Gillis. His first special “The Speed of Light” is available on YouTube, and you can catch him on tour this summer. Matt McCusker joins Theo to chat about what it was like growing up as “Fat Matt” in Philly, his old life of committing (non-violent) crimes, his first failed attempt at going straight, the black wife effect, America’s lifeguard shortage, how being a dad...

Robert Greene is an American author with 7 international bestsellers on power, seduction and strategy. His first book “48 Laws of Power” has sold over 1.2 million copies. Robert Greene joins Theo to talk about practical ways to find your purpose, how his disillusionment (and even anger) with Hollywood led him to write about strategy and power, and the keys to seduction that anyone can employ. They also dive into Robert’s life and talk about his experiences with psychedelics, his...

Nikki Glaser is a stand-up comedian, host, and podcaster. She recently performed at the Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, and her new special “Someday You’ll Die” is streaming now on HBO Max. Nikki Glaser returns to chat with Theo about her wild night at the Roast of Tom Brady, the near-disaster she almost had on stage, the insane history of lobotomies, ongoing tension between lesbians and straight men, new advancements in women’s pleasure technology, and they also listen to Nikki’s first-ever...

Red Clay Strays are an American soul/rock band from southern Alabama. They are currently touring all over the U.S. through the rest of the summer, with a new album announcement coming soon.  Theo is joined by Brandon Coleman and Andrew Bishop of the band Red Clay Strays to chat about their recent rise in popularity, the worst shows they ever played, cross-country van breakdowns, playing in a river rafting shop, getting the chance to open for the Rolling Stones, where they want to go from...

Zac Brown is a Grammy award-winning musician and songwriter known for fronting the Zac Brown Band. His summer tour kicks off this month with shows all across the U.S. He is originally from Atlanta, GA.  Zac Brown joins Theo for episode #500 of This Past Weekend, chatting about growing up in Georgia, the early ups and downs of getting his band together, the craziest bar fight he ever witnessed, memories of his friend Jimmy Buffett, wild experiences with plant medicine, why so many people take...

Celeste Barber is an Australian comedian known for her stand-up, viral videos on social media, and her Netflix show “Wellmania”. She is currently touring the U.S. now through June.  Theo is joined by Celeste Barber during his trip to Australia, chatting about the differences between Aussies and Americans, the strange Giraffe they use to warn kids about drugs, her own journey with mental health, awkward puberty talks with her kids, why backup dancers are the real unsung heroes, and...

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, best-selling author, broadcaster, and host of “The Ramsey Show” where he lends advice to people calling in with financial questions.  Dave Ramsey joins Theo to chat about his journey in the world of money, how he overcame bankruptcy to start a successful company, the biggest lessons he learned as a business owner over the years, what traits make a smart investor, the thing most millionaires have in common, the truth about today’s inflation and...

Sketch is a streamer, gamer and entertainer from Houston, Texas known for his many viral clips online and live Madden games on Twitch.  Theo is joined by Sketch to chat about his recent explosion in popularity, his humble beginnings selling land in Texas, where his unique mannerisms come from, getting a Lamborghini from Steve Will Do It, how he’s dealt with new interest from the ladies, why he desperately needs to drink more water, and much more....