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Theo Von
Stand-up comedian · Host of This Past Weekend · Netflix: No Offense, Regular People
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Who is Theo Von?
Theo Von (Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, born March 19, 1980) is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster from Covington, Louisiana. Comedian Theo Von first became known on MTV’s Road Rules and The Challenge, then moved to Los Angeles to do stand-up, released the Netflix specials No Offense (2016) and Regular People (2021), and has hosted the Theo Von podcast This Past Weekend since 2016. Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped ranked This Past Weekend the second most-streamed podcast in the US, and in July 2025 TIME named him to its first TIME100 Creators list. He has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, since 2020.
Career timeline
- 1980Born March 19 in Covington, Louisiana; graduates from Mandeville High School
- 2000Cast on MTV’s Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour at 19
- 2002–2006Four seasons of MTV’s The Challenge, winning The Gauntlet and Battle of the Sexes 2
- 2006Last Comic Standing season 4; wins the online “Last Comic Downloaded”
- 2008Wins Comedy Central’s Reality Bites Back
- 2013–2014Hosts TBS hidden-camera show Deal With It
- 2016Netflix special No Offense; launches This Past Weekend
- 2018–2022Co-hosts King and the Sting with Brendan Schaub
- 2020Moves to Nashville, Tennessee
- 2021Netflix special Regular People
- 2025Named to TIME100 Creators; This Past Weekend is No. 2 on Spotify US Wrapped
Podcast & show guest appearances
26 verified Theo Von guest appearances on other shows, newest first, each with an official full-episode link: The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, Bobby Lee’s TigerBelly, Bad Friends and more.
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Theo Von podcast
This Past Weekend
Weekly long-form interviews since 2016. theovon.com · This Past Weekend episode notes on MyShowNotes
Earlier shows
The Comedy Sideshow (2011), Allegedly with Matthew Cole Weiss (2015–2018) and King and the Sting with Brendan Schaub (2018–2022).
Theo Von movies and TV shows
Theo Von’s most searched movies and TV shows:
- Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour (2000), MTV, cast member
- The Challenge (2002–2006), MTV, four seasons, two wins
- Last Comic Standing (2006), NBC, season 4
- Deal With It (2013–2014), TBS, host
- Busboys (2026), film, lead role, writer and producer
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Theo Von specials
- Regular People (2021), Netflix
- No Offense (2016), Netflix
- 30lb Bag of Hamster Bones (2017 album), No. 1 on the iTunes comedy chart
- Musket Fire: Early Years of Satire (2017 album)
People
- Bobby Lee, frequent guest on TigerBelly and Bad Friends
- Brendan Schaub, his King and the Sting co-host (2018–2022)
- Matthew Cole Weiss, his Allegedly co-host (2015–2018)
- Joe Rogan, who has hosted him on The Joe Rogan Experience many times
Places
- Covington, Louisiana (born; grew up there)
- Mandeville, Louisiana (Mandeville High School)
- University of New Orleans (urban planning degree, 2011)
- Nashville, Tennessee (home since 2020)
Products
- This Past Weekend podcast: theovon.com
- Netflix specials: No Offense (2016) and Regular People (2021)
- Merch and tour tickets: theovon.com
Theo Von FAQ
Who is Theo Von?
A stand-up comedian and podcaster from Covington, Louisiana, who hosts This Past Weekend and first got famous on MTV’s Road Rules and The Challenge.
How old is Theo Von?
Theo Von’s age is 46. He was born on March 19, 1980.
Where is Theo Von from?
Covington, Louisiana. He grew up there and in Mandeville, and graduated from Mandeville High School.
Where does Theo Von live?
Nashville, Tennessee. He moved there in September 2020.
Was Theo Von on Road Rules and The Real World?
He was on MTV’s Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour in 2000, then four seasons of The Challenge (the Real World/Road Rules Challenge), winning two of them.
Who is Theo Von’s dad?
Roland Theodor Achilles von Kurnatowski, who was born in Nicaragua, settled in New Orleans and died of cancer in 1996, when Theo was 16. His mother is Gina Capitani.
Is Theo Von married? Does he have a wife?
No. Wikipedia lists no marriage for Theo Von.
What is Theo Von’s podcast?
This Past Weekend, which he has hosted since 2016. It was the second most-streamed podcast in the US on Spotify in 2025.
What movies and TV shows has Theo Von been in?
Mostly TV: Road Rules, The Challenge, Last Comic Standing and Deal With It, plus small roles in Inside Amy Schumer and Why? with Hannibal Buress and the 2024 film Sweet Dreams. See the full ranked list on Best Movies TV Shows.
Is Theo Von on tour?
Theo Von tour dates and tickets are posted on theovon.com.
Theo Von tour dates & tickets
See Theo Von live: tour dates, tickets and merch are on his official site.
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Episodes that mention Theo Von:
- Josh Brolin | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #690
- Bobby Lee – This Past Weekend #530
- Bobby Lee – This Past Weekend #463
- Bobby Lee – This Past Weekend #405
- Bobby’s Belated Birthday Party – Bobby Lee 4 – This Past Weekend #297
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