Podcast / Series: This Past Weekend
Episode Title & Number: “Fathers and Voices” – #590
Host: Theo Von
Format: Solo episode with hotline callers (no in-studio guest)
Original release: Week of 19 June 2025
Runtime: ≈ 70 min
Episode Metadata
- Podcast / Series: This Past Weekend
- Episode Title & Number: “Fathers and Voices” – #590
- Host: Theo Von
- Format: Solo episode with hotline callers (no in-studio guest)
- Original release: Week of 19 June 2025
- Runtime: Approximately 70 minutes
Main Topics & Section Timeline
| T (sec) | Section Title | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 0–48 | Ticket Push & Tour CTA | CA dates, promo code RAT KING |
| 48–180 | “What am I doing?” | Disorientation metaphor; intro & belated Father’s Day |
| 180–600 | Qatar Trip (Pt 1) | Heat jokes, castle-top buildings, condiment-war dinner, Persian Gulf swim |
| 600–1001 | Qatar Trip (Pt 2) & Spy Rumors | Dress code, no Christmas, tourism board invite, clarifies not propaganda |
| 1001–1180 | “Having a Voice” | Fear of speaking up, internal struggle |
| 1180–1660 | Palestine & JD Vance Debrief | Regrets on previous interview, Gaza support, comedy vs diplomacy |
| 1660–1840 | Sponsor Read – Acorns | $20 bonus URL “acorns.com/to”; Hotline 985-664-9503 |
| 1840–2600 | Caller #1 – Rape-kits & ICE | 25k untested kits; family separations; Palantir surveillance |
| 2835–3020 | Caller #2 – Coming Out | “I’m pretty much gay,” advice to ask “Do you love me no matter what?” |
| 3020–3600 | Caller #3 – Unexpected Dad | Paternity-test first; act from facts |
| 3648–3870 | Caller #4 – Single Vet Dad | Emotional praise; announces Cat Williams & Theo Nutcrackers merch |
| 3870–4120 | Father Figures & Closing | Mentions Rhett Powers & Charles Alder; Evan Bartels’ song played |
People Mentioned
| Name | Why Mentioned | Search Link |
|---|---|---|
| Theo Von | Host | |
| Donald Trump | Scheduled to speak at Al Assad Air Base same day | |
| JD Vance | Prior guest, political talk | |
| Cat Williams | Nutcracker merch partner | |
| Rhett Powers | High-school mentor | |
| Charles Alder | Teacher father-figure | |
| Evan Bartels | Song featured (album "The Album to Make You Cry") | |
| Travis Scott | Concert almost attended in Qatar | |
| Garrett Stewart | Hotline caller, advice segment |
Places Mentioned
- Los Angeles (Dolby Theatre)
- Anaheim (Honda Center)
- Oceanside (Frontwave Arena)
- Qatar
- Persian Gulf
- Al Assad Air Base
- Louisiana sidewalks
- Gaza & Israel
- Cleveland, OH
- Colombia
Brands, Sponsors & Products
- Acorns – Sponsor (bonus link: acorns.com/to)
- Rat King – Ticket presale code
- Palantir – Referenced regarding surveillance
- Carl’s Jr. – Mentioned in joke
- Cat Williams & Theo Nutcrackers – Merch for autism-support charity
- Nutcracker search on Amazon
- "Death of a Good Man" album on Amazon
Events & Experiences
Events & Experiences
- 36-hour Qatar media tour & troop performance
- 72-hour fasting challenge
- Hotline advice on topics like assault, immigration, coming out, paternity, single fatherhood
- Promotion of Return of the Rat tour
Notable Jokes & Running Gags
Notable Jokes & Running Gags
- The sun is "geeking" and "gaying" you (approx. 240s)
- Louisiana sidewalks with "off-ramps" and sinkholes (approx. 430s)
- Qatar's "condiment war" – 30 sauces in one dinner (approx. 585s)
- "I'm pretty much gay" and "ungaying cream" bit (approx. 2880s)
- Wants to gift Qatar the letter "U" (approx. 305s)
Media Mentions
Comedy Clubs / Restaurants / Venues Mentioned
Comedy Clubs, Restaurants, and Venues
- Dolby Theatre (Los Angeles)
- Honda Center (Anaheim)
- Frontwave Arena (Oceanside)
- Carl’s Jr. (castle-top joke)
Specific Items & Objects
Specific Items & Objects
- Nutcracker figurines (Cat Williams & Theo)
- 30+ condiment dishes
- Saltwater bath & dates in Qatar
- Heat-induced belt buckle joke
- 25,000 untested rape-kits statistic
Other
Comedy Sketch Ideas
- "Condiment War Qatar" – luxury sauce stadium vs ketchup packets
- "Sidewalk GPS" – Louisiana sidewalks that redirect pedestrians
- "Heat That Gays You" – personified sun unbuckling tourists’ belts
- "Ungaying Cream Infomercial" – spoof ad from caller story
- "Letter U Delivery" – Theo gifts a giant "U" to Qatar’s government
Search Triggers & Internet Queries
- How many untested rape kits in the US?
- Palantir ICE surveillance program
- Acorns $20 signup bonus
- Rat King tour code
- Theo Von Qatar trip
Interesting Facts & Trivia
- Over 25,000 untested rape kits in US evidence lockers
- Acorns has 14 million users and manages $25 billion
- Qatar World Cup stadiums now mostly unused for events
Memorable Quotes
| Time (sec) | Quote |
|---|---|
| 237 | "Open the oven door and that **** is ON…" |
| 430 | "A Louisiana sidewalk’ll give you an off-ramp then drop you in a sinkhole." |
| 1001 | "What does it mean to have a voice?" |
| 2885 | "Mom, I’m pretty much gay…" |
| 3650 | "Brother, you’re showing up for those kids – that’s the whole job." |
Calls to Action & Promotional Plugs
- Tour Dates: Los Angeles (Aug 14), Anaheim (Aug 16), Oceanside (Aug 17) – Use presale code: RAT KING
- Sponsor: Acorns – $20 bonus at acorns.com/to
- Hotline: 985-664-9503 – Leave a voicemail for the show
- Nutcracker Merch: Limited-time charity items featuring Cat Williams & Theo Von
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<h2>Clip Ideas (Under 90 Seconds)</h2>
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<li>0–48 s – Tour call-to-action</li>
<li>237–285 s – Sun “geeking and gaying” joke</li>
<li>420–495 s – Louisiana sidewalk chaos</li>
<li>570–615 s – Condiment war dinner</li>
<li>1001–1030 s – Theo on voice and vulnerability</li>
<li>1180–1230 s – Gaza support</li>
<li>1840–1890 s – Untested rape-kit call</li>
<li>2880–2920 s – “Pretty-much gay” admission</li>
<li>3650–3720 s – Salute to single vet dad</li>
<li>4060–4100 s – Closing gratitude and God reference</li>
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