This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #646 - Hey Patty!!
Mar 14, 2026
Theo digs into the surprising origins of St. Patrick and the snake legend. He raves about Albuquerque, green chilies, and a Pavia basketball outing. He announces a new film called Busboys and plays wild voicemails from real restaurant workers. He also reflects on stepping back from dating, political burnout, and the culture around fear and war.
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Shy Patty At The Bus Stop
- Theo remembers a shy girl named Patty who dressed up to take out the garbage and lit up when the boys called out to her.
- The image of her lipstick on her earlobes and hiding behind the trash can captures childhood kindness and small joyful moments from his bus-stop memories.
St Patrick Was Once A Slave
- Theo summarizes St. Patrick as a 5th-century missionary who was captured as a teen, escaped, then returned to convert Ireland.
- The surprising detail that Patrick was once a slave and later founded churches reframes the holiday's origin beyond partying.
Albuquerque, Green Chilies, And The Pit
- Theo describes a quick trip to Albuquerque focused around green chilies, a state-tournament basketball game, and local culture.
- He highlights El Modelo, the Pit, hardworking Latino communities, and the city's one-story house aesthetic as memorable local color.