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Theo Vonn has been everywhere this week, making headlines with an exclusive long-form interview with Donald Trump on his hit podcast This Past Weekend, which dropped Tuesday and immediately became a trending topic on X and Instagram. The episode was filmed at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and offered a candid exchange rarely seen: Trump poked about Theo’s past struggles with addiction, specifically cocaine and alcohol, and the two traded blunt stories about family, substance abuse, and recovery. Theo, ever unfiltered, described his own youth and the “owl-like” effects of cocaine, sparking meme-ready soundbites and massive commentary across social feeds. Major outlets like USA Today and AOL highlighted Theo’s role as an unusually frank and compassionate interviewer, not just a comic but a voice resonating with both celebrity A-listers and polarizing political figures.
Simultaneously, ticket sales are red-hot for Theo’s 2025 Return of the Rat tour with back-to-back Beacon Theatre shows in New York on September 27. Theatres are reporting near sellouts well in advance, with resale prices spiking and his team pushing registration reminders all week. The buzz around these shows is fueled by his recent surge in popularity—The Hollywood Reporter notes that This Past Weekend has now anchored itself in the podcast top 10, marking a shift as conversational, comic-driven formats dominate the streaming charts.
On the business side, Theo Von’s merchandising game is ascendant with new apparel drops promoted on his podcast and socials, and he continues his lucrative sponsorship partnerships with brands like Acorns, Shopify, Celsius, and DraftKings. His integration of these sponsors into his comedic style has become a model for other creators, and industry insiders are touting his marketing instincts.
Social media is ablaze with clips from both his Trump interview and recent tour promos, plus collaborations with his long list of previous guests—ranging from celebrities to journalists. Speculation swirls, still unconfirmed, about a possible distribution deal for a forthcoming comedy special, as fans point to cryptic posts from those connected to Netflix, but no official statement has been released.
Longer-term, perhaps most significant is Theo’s move into film, with The Hollywood Reporter announcing he will star alongside David Spade in the buddy comedy Busboys, which begins filming in early 2025. This marks his most prominent scripted project yet and could be a defining next step if it lands with audiences. All eyes are on Theo—a comic at the center of podcasting, touring, viral moments, and now, potentially, Hollywood itself.
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