Best JD Norton Podcasts (2025)

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#612 - Pete Davidson 1:26:57

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Pete Davidson is a stand-up comedian and actor from Staten Island, New York. His first international tour kicks off this week in Singapore. Pete joins Theo in NYC to talk about the excitement of becoming a new dad, memories of his own father, and why “Frequency” with Dennis Quaid is one of the best movies ever. -------------------------------------…

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#611 - Louis C.K. 2:25:57

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Louis C.K. is a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and author. His first novel “Ingram” is available now for pre-order. Louis C.K. returns to talk with Theo about the English language, his writing process and being human. Louis C.K.: https://www.instagram.com/louisckx/ Pre-order “Ingram” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ingram-Novel-Louis-C-K/dp/163774…

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#610 - Steven Rinella 1:54:39

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Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, conservationist, and writer. Check out the new season of his show “MeatEater” as well as “The MeatEater Podcast” available on all platforms. Steven joins Theo to talk about how humans have coexisted with animals throughout history, what goes into doing the craziest bird calls, and why hunters are doing more than an…

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#609 - Chris Distefano 1:30:15

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Chris Distefano is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and host from New York City. Check out his podcast “History Hyenas” with Yannis Pappas available everywhere. Chris returns to talk about the new art of predator hunting, his thoughts on who could be the next mayor of New York, and why he’s locked in on being more present every day. Chris Distefano: …

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#608 - Jim Norton 2:11:08

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Jim Norton is a stand up comedian, podcaster and radio broadcaster known for shows like “Opie and Anthony”, “Jim and Sam” and more. His new special “Unconceivable” is out now on YouTube and you can also check out his podcast “Jim Norton Can’t Save You”. Jim joins Theo to talk about new developments in the Shamokin Dunkin Donuts saga, celebrity enco…

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#607 - Young Amish Male 1:35:33

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Theo is joined by a young Amish man from Minnesota who is currently on Rumspringa. They talk about the Amish way of life, how the process of Rumspringa works, and some of the unique experiences he’s had dipping his toe out into the world. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.th…

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#606 - Lainey Wilson 1:37:15

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Lainey Wilson is a country singer and songwriter from Baskin, Louisiana. The deluxe version of her latest album “Whirlwind” is streaming now everywhere. Lainey returns to reminisce about Louisiana upbringings, getting her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the time Hardy took her whole crew to a strip club in Alabama. Lainey Wilson:…

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#605 - Memphis Crisp 1:07:35

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Theo returns with a solo episode to talk about going to Hulk Hogan’s funeral, a new vision for the Grammy’s, and what some girls in Philly are like. He also responds to some of your voicemails and shares some thoughts about the power of brotherhood. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: htt…

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#604 - Jim Jefferies 1:53:33

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Jim Jefferies is a stand up comedian, podcaster and actor. His tenth special “Two Limb Policy” is streaming now on Netflix. Jim returns to the show to talk about the fragile friendship between Australia and America, the legend of “Chopper” Read, and how meeting his disabled fans inspired his new special. Jim Jefferies: https://www.instagram.com/jim…

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#603 - Mariana van Zeller 1:50:52

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Mariana van Zeller is a journalist and correspondent for National Geographic. The 5th season of her show “Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller” is streaming now. Theo is joined by Mariana to learn all about the black markets of the world. They talk about what she saw inside drug manufacturing sites in Central America, the scary world of bride traffic…

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#602 - Gaza Doctor (Aziz Rahman, MD) 1:42:03

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Dr. Aziz Rahman, MD is a physician and board-certified radiologist who recently returned from Gaza after working in Nasser Hospital. Dr. Aziz joins Theo to talk about the day-to-day conditions of the hospital, what he gathered is going on at GHF food distribution sites, and how families are holding on to hope after living through so much pain. ----…

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#601 - Dusty Slay 2:02:36

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Dusty Slay is a stand up comedian from Opelika, Alabama. Check out his new special “Wet Heat” streaming now on Netflix, and his podcast “We’re Having a Good Time”. Dusty joins Theo to talk about growing up in a semi-Laotian trailer park, selling pesticides in Charleston, and why he’s hunkering down in an orchard before AI takes over the world. Dust…

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#600 - The Rizzler 1:06:41

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The Rizzler is a social media personality, entertainer, and child. He’s known for his viral videos featuring his “Rizz” face, and appearances alongside “the Costco Guys”. The Rizzler joins Theo to talk about what his life is like now after becoming one of the most famous people on earth, how he spends his time with his family in New Jersey, and pla…

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#599 - Sam Altman 1:35:06

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Sam Altman is an entrepreneur, investor and CEO of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, known for their popular program ChatGPT. Theo joins Sam at the OpenAI office in San Francisco to talk about the pros and cons of developing AI so rapidly, how these new technologies will change our idea of “work” forever, and the ethical debate around the…

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#598 - Joaquin Phoenix 1:31:04

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Joaquin Phoenix is an actor known for his many popular roles in films like “Joker”, “Walk the Line”, “the Master” and more. His latest movie “Eddington”, from director Ari Aster, is in theaters now. Joaquin joins Theo at the Hotel Chelsea in NYC to talk about how the chaos of 2020 inspired his new movie, the influence his dad had on his characters …

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#597 - Lewis Capaldi 1:36:19

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Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for hits like “Someone You Loved”, “Before You Go”, and his new song “Survive”. Lewis joins Theo in NYC to talk about his triumphant return to touring after taking 2 years off from music, an update on his mental health, and why so many UFOs are showing up in Scotland. Lewis Capaldi: https://www.in…

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#596 - Ibogaine Advocate Bryan Hubbard 2:00:16

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W. Bryan Hubbard is a veteran attorney and policy advocate for Ibogaine. He is the CEO of Americans For Ibogaine, and previously served as the 1st chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission. Bryan joins Theo to talk about all things Ibogaine. They discuss how it’s used to treat symptoms of addiction and PTSD, their own experiences with plant based …

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#595 - Dr. David Linden 2:16:07

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Dr. David Linden, Ph.D., is an author and professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He has written several popular books on the brain including his latest, “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.” Dr. Linden joins Theo to talk about some of the science behind our motivations as human beings, what actually makes a person unique…

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#594 - Glenny Balls 2:22:09

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Glenny Balls is an entertainer, podcaster and the co-star of “Sundae Conversations” with Caleb Pressley. He also has his own podcast “OnlyStans”. Glenny joins Theo after a weekend together at the UFC fights in Vegas. They talk white whale podcast guests, Long Island 4th of July memories, and if Glenny has dreams of becoming America’s new Bourdain. …

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#593 - Kevin Gates 1:51:57

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Kevin Gates is a rapper, producer and songwriter originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His latest album “I’m Him 2” is streaming now everywhere, and his new mixtape “Luca Brasi 4” is coming soon. Kevin joins Theo to talk about their shared roots in Louisiana, his mentality around constantly evolving as a human, and his favorite recipes from priso…

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#592 - Thomas Massie 2:05:30

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Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman for Kentucky's 4th district. He is also a farmer and engineer with a Masters degree from MIT. Rep. Thomas Massie joins Theo to talk about living off the grid as a member of congress, why both parties are to blame for the rising national debt, and how he developed a somewhat rocky relationship with President…

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#591 - Ro Khanna 1:55:55

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Ro Khanna is the congressman for California’s 17th district and a member of the Democratic Party. He is originally from Philadelphia, PA and also served as co-chair on Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in 2020. Rep. Ro Khanna joins Theo to talk about going bi-partisan to stop America’s involvement in another war, his thoughts on the rise of AI …

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#590 - Fathers and Voices 1:13:05

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about the importance of good dads in today’s world, his recent trip to Qatar, and reflections from his interview with Vice President JD Vance. He also responds to some of your voicemails and thinks back on some of the positive male role models in his life. ------------------------------------------------ Tou…

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#589 - Roman Empire Expert Mike Duncan 2:35:08

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Mike Duncan is a historian, author and podcaster known for his shows “History of Rome” and “Revolutions”. He has also written several books on these topics including “The Calm Before the Storm” and “Hero of Two Worlds”. Mike joins Theo to take a walk through the History of Rome. They discuss the religious traditions that guided their culture, what …

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#588 - Vice President JD Vance 1:26:19

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JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States. He served as a Senator from Ohio before winning the presidency with Donald Trump in 2024. Vice President JD Vance joins Theo to talk about the Elon Musk fallout, the debate over what’s actually in the “Big Beautiful Bill”, and the night he watched Gladiator 2 in the White House movie theater. Vic…

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#587 - Arnold Schwarzenegger 1:44:22

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is an actor, bodybuilding legend, best-selling author, entrepreneur and former Governor of California. Season 2 of his show ‘Fubar’ premieres on Netflix June 12th. Arnold invites Theo to his office to talk about leaving Austria to turn his American dream into a reality, what he learned about politics when he was Governor of Ca…

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#586 - Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) 1:47:29

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Nigel Ng is a comedian, content creator and restaurateur originally from Malaysia. He’s known for his viral character “Uncle Roger” who roasts celebrity chefs and bad cooking. Nigel joins Theo to talk about some of the big differences between eastern and western cultures, how his viral food content led to him opening a restaurant of his own, and th…

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#585 - Andrew Huberman 2:20:13

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Andrew Huberman is a Stanford University neuroscientist and host of the “Huberman Lab” podcast which focuses on health, wellbeing and science. Andrew Huberman joins Theo to talk about how we can optimize our daily routines for the better, the science behind strong romantic relationships, and the powerful connection between dopamine and addiction. A…

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#584 - Retired Las Vegas Police Sgt. 2:34:37

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Christopher Curtis is a retired police sergeant who spent 20+ years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In his career he was also a designated crisis and hostage negotiator. Sgt. Christopher Curtis joins Theo to talk about what really goes on when someone is detained, how race relations affect both sides of law enforcement, and the i…

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#583 - Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson 1:51:30

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Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson is a former NFL wide receiver who spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals. He now co-hosts “Nightcap” with Shannon Sharpe and is also a commentator for ESPN. Theo is joined by the one and only Ochocinco while in Miami. They talk about how he navigated his unique and illustrious career, why he only dates…

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#582 - Caleb Pressley 1:43:17

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Caleb Pressley is an interviewer, content creator and host known for his hit show “Sundae Conversations”. Caleb Pressley returns to talk about going independent from Barstool, what the Mexican Easter bunny is up to, and if Bill Belichick has opened up the portal for age gap relationships. Caleb Pressley: https://www.instagram.com/calebpressley/ ---…

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#581 - Big Guy 54:12

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about Mother’s Day memories, the new American pope, and a wild situation he encountered at the masseuse. He also listens to some of your voicemails in response to a previous call-in about grief. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theov…

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#580 - David Spade 1:18:05

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David Spade is a stand-up comedian and actor. His new special “Dandelion” is streaming now on Prime Video. You can also check out his podcast “Fly on the Wall” with Dana Carvey. David Spade returns to talk about the time he rolled up on a fireworks stand to check the Joe Dirt vibes, movies he could have made with the late Chris Farley, and the neve…

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#579 - Mark Zuckerberg 1:40:08

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Mark Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist who founded Facebook in 2004 at 19 years old. The company later turned into Meta which continues to be one of the largest and most influential tech companies in the world. Mark Zuckerberg joins Theo at the Meta campus in Silicon Valley. They talk about his journey from dropping out of …

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#578 - Ben Affleck 1:21:04

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Ben Affleck is an Oscar award-winning actor, director and writer. His new movie “The Accountant 2” is in theaters this Friday 4/25. Ben Affleck joins Theo to talk about making movies in the age of social media, his thoughts on all the unwanted paparazzi attention he gets, and what he values most about being a dad. Ben Affleck: https://x.com/BenAffl…

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#577 - Mike Rowe 1:58:59

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Mike Rowe is a best-selling author, narrator, podcaster, and TV host known for his hit show “Dirty Jobs”. He also started the mikeroweWORKS Foundation which gives out millions in scholarships every year. His new show “People You Should Know” premieres on his YouTube channel May 2nd. Mike Rowe returns to talk about some of the big issues facing Amer…

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#576 - Kevin Von Erich 1:53:46

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Kevin Von Erich (Kevin Adkisson) is a retired wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer and member of the legendary Von Erich wrestling family- alongside his brothers Chris, David, Mike and Kerry. Their story was told in the 2023 film “The Iron Claw”. Theo is joined by wrestling legend Kevin Von Erich to talk about growing up in the ring, the truth about this fa…

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#575 - Lane Kiffin 1:23:03

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Lane Kiffin is heading into his fifth season as Head Football Coach at the University of Mississippi. He has led the Rebels to four consecutive bowl berths, including two New Year’s Six appearances, under his guidance since 2020. Theo joins Coach Kiffin in his office in Oxford, MS to talk about his somewhat polarizing reputation in the world of col…

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#574 - Mark Normand 1:48:38

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Mark Normand is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. You can see him live on tour this year, and also check out his podcasts “Tuesdays with Stories” and “We Might Be Drunk”. Mark Normand returns to talk about becoming a new dad, the uncertain future of Hooters, and his new show “Page to Stage” where he follows comedians as they write and perform new …

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#573 - Morgan Wallen 1:12:32

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Morgan Wallen is a country musician and songwriter originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. His new album “I’m the Problem” is out May 16th. Morgan Wallen returns to talk about his new album, putting together the perfect hunting lease, and watching his son learn his music. Morgan Wallen: https://www.instagram.com/morganwallen I’m The Problem (out 5/16…

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#572 - Pickle Chili 1:22:33

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about crashing a firefighter party in the Bronx, taking his mom to the Grand Ole Opry, and angering a guy with his chili toppings. He also responds to some of your voicemails and talks to a guy who survived falling 70 feet off a balcony. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://th…

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#571 - Adam Devine 2:02:39

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Adam Devine is an actor, comedian, writer and director known for his roles in shows like “Workaholics”, “The Righteous Gemstones” and more. You can also check out his podcast “This is Important” with the other Workaholics guys. Adam Devine returns to talk about becoming a new dad (and embracing boat life), how he miraculously survived getting hit b…

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#570 - Chelsea Handler 1:18:56

6M ago1:18:56

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Chelsea Handler is a stand-up comedian, host and best-selling author. Her new special “The Feeling” is streaming now on Netflix. Chelsea Handler joins Theo to talk about surviving her wild adolescence, why not to give your date magic mushrooms, and the first time she got “the feeling”... Chelsea Handler: https://www.instagram.com/chelseahandler ---…

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#569 - Andrew Schulz 2:16:48

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Andrew Schulz is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. His new special “LIFE” is streaming now on Netflix, and you can also check out his podcasts “Flagrant” and “Brilliant Idiots”. Andrew Schulz returns to talk about his new life as a dad, the showdown with Logan Paul at Madison Square Garden, and why he thinks politicians will always lag behind cult…

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#568 - Danny McBride 1:29:46

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Danny McBride is a comedian, writer, director, and actor known for his shows Eastbound and Down, Vice Principals and The Righteous Gemstones, now airing its 4th and final season on HBO. Danny McBride joins Theo to talk about strange scout leaders from childhood, the downsides of being a professional boogie-boarder, and how he’s always found a way t…

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E567 Hasan Piker 2:06:03

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Hasan Piker is a Twitch streamer and political commentator known for his leftist ideologies and reactions to current social issues. Hasan Piker joins Theo to talk about Trump’s speech to congress, why he thinks no political party represents the workers of this country, and how he thinks America could use its immense wealth and power for good. Hasan…

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E566 Candace Owens 2:08:18

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Candace Owens is a political commentator and podcaster known for her investigative series and interviews. You can watch new episodes of her show “Candace” every week. Candace Owens joins Theo to talk about some of her most explosive series featuring both celebs and world leaders, if she ever fears for her safety as a result of these investigations,…

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E565 Bert Kreischer 2:03:56

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Bert Kreischer is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor known for his shows “Bertcast”, “Something’s Burning” and “2 Bears 1 Cave” with Tom Segura. His new special “Lucky” premieres March 18th on Netflix. Bert Kresicher joins Theo to talk about winning at couples therapy, the long lost pilot he and Theo made years ago, and why his next big proje…

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E564 Tom Green 1:54:58

7M ago1:54:58

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Tom Green is a comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. He’s known for the legendary “Tom Green Show” as well as his many movies like “Road Trip” and “Freddy Got Fingered”. His new stand-up special “I Got a Mule!” is out now on Prime Video. Tom Green joins Theo to talk about leaving Hollywood for the country, why he was so focused on making the wilde…

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E563 AI CEO Alexandr Wang 2:09:23

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Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI, a platform that provides data training for AI programs. In 2021 he was named the youngest self-made billionaire in the world by Forbes at the age of 24. Theo is joined by Alexandr Wang to talk all about AI and how it’s changing our world fast. They discuss Alex’s choice to drop out of MIT to pursue …