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This Past Weekend with Theo Von · Episode #652 · Host: Theo Von · Guest: Matt McCusker · Published Apr 10 2026 · Runtime 1:44:20 · Watch: YouTube Matt McCusker joins Theo to talk about his ruthless gardening and pest control, DUI stories, police, social media and digital addiction, early internet culture, why he’s worried about young men looksmaxxing, health and habits, finding purpose, and how he’d do if he got drafted. Chapters People Products Places Ads Chapters 0:00 Spring updates and intro. 1:36 Pocket essentials. 2:37 Tour life and travel. 5:14 Backyard gardening and pests. 10:46 Exterminators and bug control. 13:24 DUI stories and life lessons. 15:54 Police and authority. 21:09 The impact of social media. 24:31 Digital addiction and focus. 28:55 Sponsorship and life advice. 34:03 Early internet culture. 40:00 Beauty and body modification. 43:51 The artificiality of beauty. 50:30 Health, diet, and habits. 55:56 Finding purpose in life. 1:00:56 Surprise parties and ego. 1:07:10 The draft and military life. 1:10:05 The Kristi Noem husband scandal. 1:13:56 AI, power, and the future. 1:20:39 Government bureaucracy and history. 1:24:23 Historical conquest and morality. 1:33:00 Concluding thoughts. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. People On this episode Theo Von The Comedian List · Wikipedia · Best Movies & TV Shows Host. 0:00 Matt McCusker Official site Guest. Co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. 0:00 People mentioned Shane Gillis Wikipedia · The Comedian List · Best Movies & TV Shows Matt’s co-host. 0:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Products Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast — Matt’s weekly podcast. YouTube 0:00 Busboys — Theo’s movie; tickets via the episode description. Amazon 0:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Places None this episode. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Ads Celsius (0:00) — Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. ⁠ Perplexity AI (0:00) — pplx.ai/theo⁠ · Ask anything. at ⁠ Tecovas (0:00) — tecovas.com/theo⁠ · Get 10% off at⁠ when you sign up for email and texts Theo Von tour and merch (house) (0:00) — theovon.com · tour dates and new merch. Good Ranchers (32:30) — GoodRanchers.com⁠ · Go to⁠ and use my code THEO for $100 off your first three orders. Car Shield (56:54) — carshield.com⁠ · Go to⁠ Use code THEO for 20% off. Valor Recovery (58:17) — valorrecoverycoaching.com/⁠ · To learn more about Valor Recovery please visit them at⁠ ⁠⁠ or email them at ⁠admin@valorrecoverycoaching.com⁠ Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Show notes are a summary, not a full transcript. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links on this page may be affiliate links through Amazon and other partner programs we participate in now or in the future. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

This Past Weekend with Theo Von · Episode #651 · Host: Theo Von · Guest: Ella Langley · Published Apr 7 2026 · Runtime 1:49:49 · Watch: YouTube Country singer-songwriter Ella Langley, from Hope Hull, Alabama, talks with Theo about growing up in a hippie Baptist family, church and small-town life, early gigs and odd jobs, the stars she looked up to in Nashville, burnout and popularity, and all the alternate lyrics to “Choosin’ Texas.” Her album Dandelion is out April 10. Chapters People Products Places Ads Chapters 0:00 Introduction and guest. 1:33 Family and background. 2:57 Career beginnings. 4:28 Childhood and church. 7:36 Medical and school stories. 9:06 Small town dynamics. 11:20 Life in Alabama. 13:29 Faith and personal growth. 17:02 Fearlessness and fame. 19:14 Early gigs and odd jobs. 23:15 Sponsors and life reflections. 25:46 Musical inspiration. 28:04 Perseverance in the industry. 31:52 Love and life balance. 33:42 Work ethic and burnout. 37:20 Managing popularity. 41:57 Stage presence and learning. 45:15 Touring and road life. 51:09 Southern life and food. 53:37 Waffle House culture. 56:53 Childhood memories. 1:01:06 Personal style and image. 1:04:05 Valentine's Day stories. 1:07:23 Creative collaboration. 1:10:35 Touring success. 1:14:01 Music and memes. 1:17:22 The new album: Dandelion. 1:20:11 Songwriting stories. 1:24:47 Musical performances. 1:27:44 Stage nerves and memories. 1:33:29 Live shows and audience. 1:38:39 Closing thoughts. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. People On this episode Theo Von The Comedian List · Wikipedia · Best Movies & TV Shows Host. 0:00 Ella Langley Wikipedia Guest. Country singer-songwriter. 0:00 People mentioned Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Products Dandelion — Ella’s new album. Amazon 0:00 Busboys — Theo’s movie; tickets via the episode description. Amazon 0:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Places Hope Hull, Alabama — Ella’s hometown. 1:33 Nashville — where she found her way. 25:46 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Ads Celsius (0:00) — Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. Morgan and Morgan (0:00) — forthepeople.com/THEO · See if you might have a case. Morgan and Morgan. America's Largest Injury Law Firm. Perplexity AI (0:00) — pplx.ai/theo · Ask anything. Theo Von tour and merch (house) (0:00) — theovon.com · tour dates and new merch. Moonpay (24:05) — moonpay.com/theo · Sign up Better Help (24:27) — BetterHelp.com/theo · This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Show notes are a summary, not a full transcript. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links on this page may be affiliate links through Amazon and other partner programs we participate in now or in the future. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

This Past Weekend with Theo Von · Episode #650 · Host: Theo Von · Guest: Jake Paul · Published Apr 5 2026 · Runtime 2:05:58 · Watch: YouTube Jake Paul joins Theo to talk about how his family navigated their unusual fame, independent filmmaking, sobriety and growth, the callout from Nate Diaz and boxing criticism, MVP’s first MMA card live on Netflix May 16, and why he thinks comedy will save America. Chapters People Products Places Ads Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Jake Paul. 1:04 Views on society and media. 3:23 Business partnerships and pet stories. 4:06 Movie projects and Joe Dirt comparisons. 5:03 Challenges of independent filmmaking. 9:53 Cultural commentary and internet skits. 11:51 Controversial humor in the modern era. 16:04 Sponsor breaks. 18:34 Life experiences and unexpected encounters. 23:42 Personal growth and sobriety. 27:25 Navigating fame and public perception. 32:00 Addressing rumors and boxing criticism. 36:23 Motivation and legacy. 39:48 Supporting partners and community outreach. 45:07 Sponsor segments. 49:12 Political aspirations and future goals. 52:27 Conspiracy theories and truth-telling. 59:45 Family dynamics. 1:06:05 Reflections on motherhood and change. 1:16:40 Psychedelic experiences. 1:23:20 The case for plant-based healing. 1:32:37 Boxing business and fighter welfare. 1:46:51 Fighters and rivalries. 1:51:13 Closing thoughts. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. People On this episode Theo Von The Comedian List · Wikipedia · Best Movies & TV Shows Host. 0:00 Jake Paul Wikipedia Guest. Boxer and MVP co-founder. 0:00 People mentioned Logan Paul Wikipedia Jake’s brother. 27:25 Nate Diaz Wikipedia Called Jake out. 32:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Products Busboys — Theo’s movie; tickets via the episode description. Amazon 0:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Places None this episode. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Ads American Giant (0:00) — american-giant.com · Use code THEO for 20% off your first order. Celsius (0:00) — Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. IQBar (0:00) — Text THEO to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Perplexity AI (0:00) — pplx.ai/theo · Ask anything. Theo Von tour and merch (house) (0:00) — theovon.com · tour dates and new merch. admin@valorrecoverycoaching.com (0:00) — Admin@valorrecoverycoaching.com Prize Picks (16:59) — link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEO · Use code THEO to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Play Responsibly. Moonpay (18:21) — moonpay.com/theo · Sign up Valor Recovery (48:45) — valorrecoverycoaching.com · To learn more about Valor Recovery please visit them or email them Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Show notes are a summary, not a full transcript. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links on this page may be affiliate links through Amazon and other partner programs we participate in now or in the future. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

This Past Weekend with Theo Von · Episode #648 · Host: Theo Von · Guest: Vince Vaughn · Published Mar 24 2026 · Runtime 1:41:11 · Watch: YouTube Vince Vaughn joins Theo to talk about growing up in the Midwest, his dad being the first in the family to go to college, the 30-cities-in-30-days Wild West Comedy Show, how studios stopped making comedies, why old-school football players were built different, and balancing the good and bad of Hollywood. His movie Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice premieres on Hulu. Chapters People Products Places Ads Chapters 0:00 Theo’s Austin show and Netflix taping prep; Vince joins. 6:16 Growing up in the Midwest; steel mills and moving for better schools. 24:39 Horses, Lincoln Town Cars and getting older. 43:08 Thirty cities in 30 days: the Wild West Comedy Show. 49:21 Why studios stopped producing comedies. 55:26 Worrying what others think, and Hollywood. 1:07:48 Old-school football: Otto Graham, Brady and comparing eras. 1:13:57 Motion sickness stories, and learning lessons alone. 1:26:11 A weird cultural moment; bike helmets. 1:38:24 High school football memories. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. People On this episode Theo Von The Comedian List · Wikipedia · Best Movies & TV Shows Host. 0:00 Vince Vaughn Wikipedia Guest. Actor, writer and producer. 0:00 People mentioned Sebastian Maniscalco Wikipedia On the 30-days tour. 43:08 Otto Graham Wikipedia Dominated his era. 1:07:48 Tom Brady Wikipedia Comparing eras. 1:07:48 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Products Swingers — one of his classics. Amazon 0:00 Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show — 30 cities in 30 days. Amazon 43:08 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Places ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Austin — Theo’s April 1 show. 0:00 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Ads Celsius (0:00) — Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. Theo Von tour and merch (house) (0:00) — theovon.com · tour dates and new merch. Moonpay (29:05) — moonpay.com/theo · Sign up Prize Picks (29:05) — link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEO · Use code THEO to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Play Responsibly. Good Ranchers (57:10) — GoodRanchers.com · Use my code THEO for $100 off your first three orders. AG1 (58:33) — drinkag1.com/weekend · Get an AG1 Flavor Sampler + a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 FREE in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Show notes are a summary, not a full transcript. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links on this page may be affiliate links through Amazon and other partner programs we participate in now or in the future. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

This Past Weekend with Theo Von · Episode #649 · Host: Theo Von · Guest: Nate Diaz & Chris Avila · Published Mar 31 2026 · Runtime 1:44:48 · Watch: YouTube Stockton fighters Nate Diaz and Chris Avila join Theo to talk about the real vibe in the 209, the origin of the Stockton slap, early MMA days, jobs before fighting, CTE, their acting debut in Busboys, Nate’s fight with Mike Perry and Chris’s with Brandon Jenkins on the MVP card live on Netflix May 16, and where Nate’s career goes next. Chapters People Products Places Ads Chapters 0:00 Promotions and announcements. 1:09 Guest introductions. 2:02 Casual conversation and backstory. 4:12 Meeting and early training. 5:45 Stockton roots and culture. 7:55 The origin of the Stockton slap. 10:41 Family and local life. 12:23 Early days in MMA. 14:56 Fighter records and history. 17:10 Podcast history and music beefs. 21:44 Jobs before fighting. 23:55 CTE and health. 25:08 Training and coaching philosophies. 28:14 Ad break. 30:56 Social benefits of combat sports. 36:00 The life of a fighter. 39:56 The Mike Perry fight. 45:27 Chris's upcoming fight. 47:55 Naps and business. 49:26 UFC and promotion business. 53:46 Negotiations and career goals. 58:39 Analysis and rivalries. 1:04:24 Ad break and pop culture. 1:09:08 Word association. 1:11:57 Memorable fight moments. 1:16:00 Fighter integrity. 1:25:42 Acting and movie experience. 1:29:04 Movie behind-the-scenes. 1:37:22 Conclusion. Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. People On this episode Theo Von The Comedian List · Wikipedia · Best Movies & TV Shows Host. 0:00 Nate Diaz Wikipedia Guest. MMA fighter. 1:09 Chris Avila Guest. Fighter. 1:09 People mentioned Nick Diaz Wikipedia Nate’s brother. 4:12 Mike Perry Wikipedia Nate’s opponent. 39:56 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Products MVP fight card (Netflix) — live May 16. Netflix 39:56 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Places Stockton, California — the 209. 5:45 Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Ads Celsius (0:00) — Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. Saily (0:00) — saily.com/theo · Download SAILY Use code THEO at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to ⛵ Theo Von tour and merch (house) (0:00) — theovon.com · tour dates and new merch. Carshield (28:59) — carshield.com · Use code THEO for 20% off. Acorns (29:21) — acorns.com/theo · Get your $20 bonus investment today! Show more Want this section to go deeper? Share this page with the creators and have them sign up so we can get permission to dig deeper into this episode. Show notes are a summary, not a full transcript. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links on this page may be affiliate links through Amazon and other partner programs we participate in now or in the future. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.