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....

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,...