John Vervaeke, a philosopher and professor of psychology, joins Theo Von to discuss the search for meaning in life, the erosion of traditions, the allure of hope and purpose, the changing perception of death, responsibility and leadership, the pursuit of superficial desires, love and the concept of 'agape', the influence of capitalism and pornography on society, breaking frames and gaining perspective, the meaning crisis and the importance of landscape, the complexities of human sexuality, the privatization of space, psychedelics and Tai Chi Quan, living in small-scale communities, engaging in embodied practices, 'The Midnight Library', and the transition from information to wisdom.

Theo Von discusses his time in Canada, the Kai the Hitchhiker lawsuit, funeral tacos, and responds to voicemails. He interviews the man who caught an 800lb gator and reveals the podcast was defrauded. Topics also include building solar systems, business success stories, dealing with rude people, and gator hunting in Mississippi. They touch on ejaculation, celibacy, finding a partner, and an ongoing legal case with a persistent individual.

Renowned clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to discuss recent controversies, turning pride into determination, the potential threat of technology to freedom, the challenges of free speech in Canada, lawsuits and online trolls, AI's role in interacting with historical figures, the implications of free speech online, creating an accredited degree program, finding purpose and setting goals, maintaining integrity in the face of catastrophes, choosing dignity in adversity, and charting your own course.

Theo Von chats with Toby Savoy, a death investigator, about his experience in the field. They cover topics such as investigating deaths, the impact of fentanyl and crystal meth, unusual cases, dangers of synthetic drugs, and the challenges of the job.

Theo Von talks about back to school memories, riding the bus, Morgan Wallen's new haircut, thoughts on the Barbie movie, terrible British superheroes, love in the frozen food aisle, and more. He also responds to voicemails, discusses beard grooming and a cashback app, visits Graceland, shares observations in a grocery store, explores Asian diversity and hair loss treatment, discusses crime and masturbation, and reflects on finding meaning and improving circumstances.

Ric Flair is a 16x World Champion professional wrestler and entrepreneur. He is noted for his tenures in the NWA, WCW and the WWE. He is regarded by many as the greatest professional wrestler of all time. Theo Von is joined by wrestling icon Ric “The Nature Boy” Flair for a special episode of This Past Weekend. They chat about growing up wild in Minnesota, transforming into a wrestling superstar, the many times he almost died, insane airplane parties, the politics of the WWE, his friendship with Hulk Hogan and more. Ric Flair: https://www.instagram.com/ricflairnatureboy/Special thanks to Grand Cathedral Cigars in Tampa, FL for hosting this episode of the show. https://www.instagram.com/grandcathedralcigars/------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com-------------------------------------------------Sponsored By:Morgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured, visit https://forthepeople.com/thispastweekend or dial Pound LAW (#529). Their fee is free unless they win. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/theo to get 10% off your first month.BlueCube: Learn more at https://bluecubebaths.com/w-------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YG is a rapper, entrepreneur and actor from Compton, California.. His “STR8 to the Klub Tour” with Tyga and Saweetie kicks off this fall. YG joins This Past Weekend with Theo Von to chat about growing up in Compton, navigating a world of crime, finding a talent for rap, his friendship with Nipsey Hussle, starting his own brand from scratch, meeting Tupac’s mom, what it felt like to get shot, his thoughts on extraterrestrial life, and much more. https://www.instagram.com/yg/------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew 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 Manscaped: Go to http://manscaped.com and use code THEO for 20% off plus free shipping. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/theo to get 10% off your first month.Morgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured, visit https://forthepeople.com/thispastweekend or dial Pound LAW (#529). Their fee is free unless they win. -------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hulk Hogan is a professional wrestler, actor and entrepreneur. He is a 12x World Champion and 8-time headliner of WrestleMania. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Theo Von catches up with wrestling icon Hulk Hogan in Clearwater, FL for a special episode of This Past Weekend. They chat about his tough early days in Tampa, quitting a rock band to pursue wrestling, becoming one of the biggest stars in the world, almost getting killed by Andre the Giant, figuring out the business of wrestling, his lifelong friendship with Ric Flair, and much more. Hulk Hogan: https://www.instagram.com/hulkhogan/ ------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew 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 ExpressVPN: Go to http://expressvpn.com/theo to get an extra 3 months free on a 12-month plan.Füm Head to http://tryfum.com/THEO to save an additional 10% off your order today.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/theo to get 10% off your first month.Factor: Go to http://factormeals.com/theo50 and use code theo50 to get 50% off.Liquid IV: Go to http://liquidiv.com and use code THEO to get 20% off.-------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Normand is a stand-up comedian, writer, and host of the podcasts “Tuesdays With Stories” with Joe List, and “We Might Be Drunk” with Sam Morril. His new special “Soup to Nuts” comes out on Netflix July 25th.Mark Normand returns to This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about life on the road with the Fully Loaded tour this summer, comedy vs AI, the ongoing Hollywood strike, how bad the pioneer life would have been, mushroom glow, going darker in his new special, and more. Mark Normand: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand/ ------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew 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 Babbel: Go to http://babbel.com/theo to get 55% off your Babbel subscription.LightStream: Go to http://lightstream.com/theo to get a special interest rate discount and save with LightStream.Morgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured, visit https://forthepeople.com/thispastweekend or dial Pound LAW (#529). Their fee is free unless they win. -------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reinerProducer: Ben https://www.instagram.com/benbeckermusic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. His 10th comedy special “Dark Pale” comes out July 25th on Amazon Prime. You can also see him in the new show “Full Circle” on MAX. Jim Gaffigan returns to This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about the tall task of raising teenagers as a famous dad, the wrong way to try and scare off your daughter’s boyfriend, memories from the early days of his career in NYC, meeting Robin Williams, finding your own definition of faith, going dark in his 10th stand-up special, and much more. ------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew 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/3HbAtPJCaldera + Lab: Go to http://calderalab.com/THEO and use code THEO to get 20% off.Manscaped: Go to http://manscaped.com and use code THEO for 20% off plus free shipping. DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THEO to score $150 in bonus bets for betting $5 on anything.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit w w w. dot 1 800 gambler dot net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings dot comsportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash baseball terms.-------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices