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#686 - Caleb Pressley

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

2h 7m
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Theo Von sits down with guest Caleb Pressley for a wide-ranging, chaotic conversation covering everything from aging in a Florida retirement community to playing an impromptu DJ set at Stagecoach under the moniker the Tonkin Honkies. The two discuss the intricacies of college football in the SEC, unpack wild internet rumors regarding airline pilots and furries, and examine strange historical anecdotes like the 1822 gunshot victim with a permanent stomach fistula. Through absurd banter and personal stories, the conversation highlights their entrepreneurial ventures, including Caleb's peanut butter tequila brand Chica Cheetah and a new footwear line for wide feet called Stoke.

The episode stands out for its unpredictable transitions and unfiltered comedic chemistry. Between riffing on bizarre political claims and recounting behind-the-scenes moments from music festivals, the guest and host maintain an energetic flow that blends absurd internet culture with genuine personal updates. Listeners get a candid look at the realities of being independent creators while navigating weird viral moments, making it a compelling listen for fans of unstructured, comedic dialogue.

  • When approaching strangers for street interviews, using the phrase I gotta ask can spark enough curiosity to significantly increase participation rates. 10:57
  • A regular shoe is built on a D-width last, whereas a wide shoe is an E-width designed to accommodate broader feet. 2:00:48
  • Seventy-five percent of American men have wide feet that require shoes wider than standard narrow sizing. 2:00:36

Chapters

  1. 0:30
    Host Introduces Caleb Presley

    Theo Von introduces guest Caleb Presley, setting up the main conversation of the episode.

  2. 1:30
    Escrow and Mediator Concept

    The hosts discuss a hypothetical escrow system for mediating conversations and personal interactions.

  3. 19:00
    Chica Cheetah Brand Launch

    The duo talks about their new alcoholic beverage, Chica Cheetah, including branding, marketing, and product details.

  4. 23:02
    Sports Picks App Promotion

    Theo promotes the PrizePix sports picks app, detailing its features and promotional offers.

  5. 25:21
    Business Phone System Ad

    An ad segment for the Quo business phone system is inserted, highlighting its features and benefits.

  6. 35:59
    NCAA Football and NIL Discussion

    The hosts dive into college football, NIL deals, and the impact of player endorsements on the sport.

  7. 38:09
    Wrap‑Up and Farewells

    The episode concludes with final remarks, thanks, and a brief recap of the conversation.

  8. 39:21
    Furry Community Conspiracy Debate

    A controversial segment where the hosts discuss alleged connections between airline staff and the furry community, citing political claims.

  9. 47:17
    World Cup Critique and Expansion Debate

    Theo and his guest dissect the perceived decline of the World Cup’s excitement and discuss FIFA’s expansion strategy.

  10. 50:57
    Personal Anecdotes from the World Cup Final

    Theo shares a humorous, chaotic story from a World Cup final viewing experience in New York.

  11. 51:54
    Misunderstood Celebrity Interaction at the Event

    A comedic tale unfolds about a mistaken identity involving a high‑profile agency head and a drunken Australian attendee.

  12. 1:01:40
    DJing at Stagecoach and Performance Reflections

    They recount their unexpected DJ set at Stagecoach, detailing preparation, on‑stage antics, and audience reactions.

  13. 1:08:20
    Controversial Topics: Furries, Pilots, and Autism Claims

    The conversation veers into bizarre claims about furries, pilot behavior, and alleged links between Tylenol and autism.

  14. 1:23:01
    Upcoming European Trip and Wedding Plans

    Theo and his crew discuss plans to attend a producer’s wedding in Tuscany and their travel logistics.

  15. 1:32:20
    Podcast Intro and Host Greeting

    The host opens the episode, welcoming listeners and setting the stage for the conversation.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “The hottest place on earth, bro. All the sun, bring it up, bring up that heat dome.”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:41
  • “It's not penis, brother, it's peanut butter.”
    Unnamed speaker · 19:50
  • “I don't know if there was like a backup on it or whatever, you delivered it all at once, but we just had a heat dome here, okay?”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:34
  • “Zero percent of your actual brain is in your stomach, but your gut contains a separate network of about a hundred to six hundred million neurons, known as the enteric nervous system.”
    Unnamed speaker · 38:33
  • “I like the fact that people were excited about it and it, and it gave us something to do, but like the actual game of soccer is the worst.”
    Unnamed speaker · 47:22
  • “The reason I think they did that was because they're trying to grow more of an audience. So they wanted you to be able to have games in these different cities.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:25
  • “I think those are, that's some of the reasoning behind it. Now with it said, um, yeah, you had a lot of games that were kind of boring.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:46
  • “I think those are, that's some of the reasoning behind it.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:46
  • “A lot of the businesses, the reason, one of the reasons why we're in the place we're in right now as a society, um, is because”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:32:27
  • “They don't understand an emotional edge of things.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:32:49
  • Nordstrom 0:00–0:30
  • Nordstrom 22:11–22:56
  • PrizePix 23:02–24:36
  • Quo 25:21–26:05
  • BetterHelp 1:12:01–1:12:08

About this episode

Caleb Pressley is an interviewer, content creator and host of the show “Sundae Conversation”. Caleb returns to talk about why he lives in a Florida retirement community, the ascension of Glenny Balls, and what went on behind the scenes at their Stagecoach DJ set. Caleb Pressley: https://www.instagram.com/calebpressley/ ------------------------------------------------- Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner @CelsiusOfficial https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Prize Picks: Go to ⁠https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/TPW⁠ and use code: TPW Quo: Go to http://quo.com/theo for 20% off your first 6 months. Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: [email protected] Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Mail stuff to: ATTN: TPW PO BOX 40137 Nashville TN 37204 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend X: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/ Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/ Producer: Halston https://www.instagram.com/halstonrays/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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Topics

  • Autism
  • Alabama
  • Tylenol
  • Vanderbilt
  • Soccer
  • Stagecoach
  • World Cup
  • Florida
  • Europe
  • Acetaminophen

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