This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Wild Waikiki omakase tales and awkward sushi adventures. A gripe about a movie poster credit that won’t let go. Small-town misunderstandings about Asian restaurants and identity. Banter about stage anxiety, performance pressure, and boundaries in friendships. Strange viral clips, arcade and slot machine oddities, plus plans for new specials and projects.

Fahim Anwar, stand-up comedian, actor and dancer known for his specials, joins to talk about his new special Intrusive Thoughts. He discusses touring life and large‑venue stories. They riff on internet subcultures like gooning and a viral parachuter moment. Fahim also shares how dance and physicality shape his comedy.

Sal Vulcano, stand-up comic and Impractical Jokers co-star, talks family life, touring, and new projects. He shares stories about parenting, lost wedding VHS treasure, and life on the road. Conversation includes behind-the-scenes moments from TV and film, touring plans, and creative ideas around found footage.

A solo comedian recounts a wild first Supercross experience and marvels at 26 million pounds of event dirt. He muses on springtime, farmer’s markets, and family food rituals. Political headlines and a Pope versus president spat get a lively take. Sweden’s crows trading trash for food sparks inventive riffs about animals doing civic work. Several callers share stories about sobriety, breaking cycles, and new beginnings.

Hannah Strickland is a young lady out of central Florida known for her viral clips and food reviews. Her family operates the Strickland Hope Foundation which aims to help parents of children with Cystinosis. Hannah joins Theo to talk about how she will parent when she’s older, why so many people love her vibe, and what kind of restaurant she wants to open. She also gives some advice to Theo about not worrying so much. Hannah Strickland: https://www.instagram.com/fight4cystinosisx2_official/ Busboys Movie: Get tickets at https://www.busboysmovie.com ------------------------------------------------- Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo Liquid IV: Go to http://liquidIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code THEO at checkout. Blue Chew: Discover your options at http://BlueChew.com Buy two months and get the third for FREE with promo code THEO. Acorns: Sign up now at http://acorns.com/theo and Acorns will boost your new account with a $20 bonus investment! ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/ Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/ Producer: Halston https://www.instagram.com/halstonrays/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt McCusker, stand-up comedian and co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, shares vivid, funny stories. He talks about ruthless gardening and brutal pest control. They debate social media toxicity, looks-maxing and body obsession. Conversations wander through AI worries, analog nostalgia, military recruitment concerns, and wild family anecdotes.

Ella Langley, a country singer-songwriter from Hope Hull, Alabama, promoting her album Dandelion. She talks about growing up in a hippie Baptist family and early musical roots. She recalls touring life, van-grind stories, stage nerves, learning from peers, co-producing her record, burnout and scheduling rest, and how memes and alternate lyrics spread her songs.

A wide-ranging conversation about fame, family dynamics, and how celebrity life reshapes parenting. They talk about creative control and anxieties around releasing a movie. There is frank talk about mental health, psychedelics, and recovery. The discussion covers boxing and MMA plans, a Netflix fight card, promotion strategy, and a potential matchup with Nate Diaz.

Nate Diaz, Stockton-born mixed martial artist and BMF figure; Chris Avila, Stockton MMA fighter training in the Cesar Gracie lineage. They talk Stockton culture and that 209 vibe. They chat training, fight camps and May 16th Netflix matchups. They also share stories about sparring, acting in Busboys, and life outside the cage.

Vince Vaughn, actor/writer/producer known for Swingers and Wedding Crashers, talks about growing up in the Midwest and old-school football toughness. He recounts childhood hiding spots, touring stand-up burnout, parenting choices, and performing dual roles in his new Hulu film Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. Conversation weaves nostalgia, comedy culture, and balancing Hollywood’s highs and lows.