This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #622 - Miles Teller
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Nov 4, 2025 
Miles Teller, celebrated for his roles in 'Whiplash' and 'Top Gun: Maverick', joins to discuss his upcoming film 'Eternity'. He shares amusing childhood tales from Florida, including local festival antics. The conversation dives into emotional themes like loss, the afterlife, and the film's heartfelt exploration of love and choices. Miles reflects on working with veterans, the importance of mental health, and his collaborative approach on set. He also recounts his experiences filming on an aircraft carrier and the unique challenges of working in Hollywood.
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Childhood Concussions From Reckless Games
- Teller shared childhood injuries from risky games, including concussions from swinging an aluminum bat at a rubber ball.
- He recalls teachers suspecting parental abuse due to frequent black eyes from his accidents.
Losing Home To Robbery And Fire
- Miles Teller described losing his Studio City home to a robbery and later losing the Palisades house to a fire, forcing sudden evacuations and limited salvaging.
- He recounts grabbing a few Grateful Dead shirts and feeling overwhelmed deciding what to save while evacuating family members.
Eternity’s Afterlife Premise
- Teller summarized Eternity: a train to a Grand Central–like afterlife where you pick an eternal world and live there forever.
- He explains eternities range from silly themes like "Chocolate world" to personalized fantasies, affecting how characters choose permanence.
