This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Caleb Followill, lead singer and songwriter of Kings of Leon, joins a candid conversation about growing up in a traveling Pentecostal family. He recalls revival services, poverty, snake-handling churches, and finding music with his brothers. They discuss the band’s sudden British breakthrough, touring with Bob Dylan, fame’s darker side, destructive drinking, family loyalty, personal faith, and Kings of Leon’s new album, “O My Beloved.”

Lindsay Owens, a consumer protection researcher and Groundwork Collaborative director, investigates how corporations manipulate what we pay. They discuss dynamic grocery prices, Ticketmaster’s monopoly, secret Instacart and delivery-app experiments, shrinkflation, Walmart’s surveillance technology, and AI shopping assistants that may serve advertisers over shoppers. They also explore practical consumer tactics and the case for a Shopper’s Bill of Rights.

Sophie Cunningham, an Indiana Fever WNBA player and No Hesi podcast host, joins a lively conversation about locker-room drama, the bizarre sex toy incident at a game, and her viral pointing celebration. She reflects on the league’s explosive growth, Caitlin Clark’s impact, salary battles, overseas careers, faith, patriotism, relationships, and the future of women’s basketball.

Johnny Hamcheck, the viral street prankster and man-on-the-street creator, finally reveals his identity. He discusses the pressure and addiction-like pull of going viral, dangerous pranks, legal risks, and learning when a joke goes too far. He also opens up about gambling, jail, recovery, parenting, and building a positive future beyond Hamcheck.

Josh Brolin, acclaimed actor from The Goonies, No Country for Old Men, Sicario, and Dune, joins a wide-ranging conversation about sobriety, addiction, and finding connection through recovery. He recalls the wild Cito Rats, his unforgettable animal-loving mother, years of brutal auditions, and the long road to recognition. They also discuss Whalefall, creativity, motorcycles, quantum physics, and turning chaos into purpose.

Nick Saban, the legendary Alabama coach who won seven national championships, reflects on building a dynasty, accountability, faith, family, and the pursuit of constant improvement. He discusses college football’s changing recruiting and NIL landscape, why he retired, the future of the playoff system, and learning to relax after five decades of coaching. He also shares what his new ESPN documentary means to him.

Candace Owens, conservative commentator and investigative media personality, joins Theo for a wide-ranging conversation. She discusses preparing for her fifth child, protecting children from online fame, Britney Spears, debanking, pandemic trauma, and elite power networks. She also details lawsuits, media pressure, and her controversial investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death, while questioning the official account and calling for deeper scrutiny.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor and former housing advocate, joins the conversation. He discusses uncovering a $12 billion city deficit, skyrocketing rents, childcare, nurses’ working conditions, DoorDash accountability, and what socialism means in daily life. They also explore political labels, cooperation across party lines, Gaza, curiosity, and hope.

Caleb Pressley, interviewer and creator of Sundae Conversation, returns for a wildly unpredictable chat. He talks about living in a Florida retirement community, Glenny Balls’ transformation, and the chaotic origins of their Stagecoach DJ set. They also cover college football loyalties, building Chica Cheetah tequila, independent media, wide-foot shoes, and staying human in an online world.

Joey Diaz, the Cuban-American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster, returns for a raw, hilarious conversation. He talks about moving back to New Jersey, raising a street-smart daughter, and building a comedy base in Austin. The pair trade stories about wrestling, Burning Man, Greyhound buses, Philadelphia crowds, childhood chaos, sobriety, therapy, and the hard road that shaped his comedy.