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Theo Von kicks off with a Christmas mood, weaving musical imagery, riffs on home and Europe, and a stream of jokes about holidays, animals, and cultural clichés. He moves from Christmas soundtrack references to a panorama of holiday traditions around the world, noting fried caterpillars in South Africa, the Yule goat in Sweden and its straw form, and the giant straw goat’s history of torchings in Gavril. He contrasts American attitudes toward animals with other places, then detours to Africa’s vast, primal imagery and even fantasizes about time travel through an African man’s eyes. He mentions a mythical snack called “snack a dactyl,” and describes Africa’s caterpillar delicacy as real tradition. In Vietnam, markets sell a variety of meats, including owl and aardvark, and he recounts an attempt to free a partridge that ends with multiple vendors converging. He hints at Mississippi Christmas meals and the universal impulse to eat what sustains families. He shares personal frustration and depression, sleep disruption, and a medication switch, acknowledging a cycle of scrolling, late nights, and uncompleted to-dos. A gratitude practice—ten things he’s grateful for—helps lift his mood, and he expresses gratitude for listeners, friends, and the Comedy Store crew. He previews Thursday’s episode on Christmas around the world and invites listeners to contribute stories. Two segments with Adam: a call about pornography and consensual fantasies within marriage, the host’s apology for crowdsourcing calls, and Adam’s subsequent defense and continued engagement. The host closes with hotline information, a tease about new merch and Live Tree’s Adept platform, and final holiday thanks, ending with a music cue.

Steven Rinella and Theo Von begin with a wild, intelligent thread: the turkey as a living doorway into culture, science, and hunting lore. They describe the bird’s anatomy in vivid detail: a head that shifts from red to blue during breeding, a fleshy snood, a beard of modified feathers, and spurs on the legs that can be inch-long weapons. They explain why turkey lore matters in American history, debating Ben Franklin’s proposal that the turkey should be the national symbol rather than the bald eagle. They also reference Rinella’s Meat Eater, his Netflix show, and a long history of turkey hunting. From there, the dialogue dives into the field: why the turkey’s courtship is a theater of sound and color. A gobbler’s head flips color as it’s excited, red to white to blue, signaling breeding drive and competition. They explain the snood, the beard, and the spurs as diagnostic features, and they describe how a turkey drums with its wings on the ground while the bird vocalizes. They riff on how a hunter uses hen calls to lure a strutting tom, and how urban misperceptions of turkeys miss the bird’s intelligence and tenacity, with Rinella defending the species as a dynamic, tough creature. Beyond the bird itself, the talk shifts to wildlife management and the role of hunting in conservation. Rinella highlights how state fish and game agencies rely on hunting and fishing licenses to fund habitat work, enforcement, and restoration projects, and he cites the National Wild Turkey Federation as a crucial force in reviving wild populations. They discuss the broader politics of wildlife, including debates over barred and spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest and a 2025 decision to pull funding for barred owl removal. The conversation frames hunting as a driver of on-the-ground conservation. Interwoven with natural history are long conversations about human evolution, genetics, and prehistory. Rinella and Von wander through Neanderthal ancestry, debating how humans and Neanderthals intermingled, and they joke about a hypothetical Neanderthal guest for the show. They reference 23andMe and the growing public interest in genetic heritage, including the idea of unusually high Neanderthal percentages. The talk then moves to travel and wildlife, from Rinella’s safari in Africa to Alaska’s vast landscapes, and to his Meat Eater American history series about mountain men, the beaver trade, and the decline of the buffalo herd.

The discussion begins with a reflection on the support from the LGBTQ community, emphasizing the importance of fighting for equality and the right to love. The speaker acknowledges a shift in perspective, realizing that intolerance, not Israel, is the true enemy. They humorously mention Hamas rebranding themselves as "Ham Ass" in light of this newfound acceptance. Dave Rubin then transitions to political commentary, criticizing Joe Scarborough's alarmist views on Trump, labeling him an authoritarian. He discusses Biden's age and cognitive abilities, suggesting that concerns about his capability to lead are valid. Rubin highlights the potential for a shift in Democratic leadership, speculating on Gavin Newsom as a possible candidate. As Thanksgiving approaches, Rubin encourages open political discussions at family gatherings, urging people to express their views honestly. He expresses gratitude for his audience and reflects on the importance of being thankful, especially in challenging times. The segment concludes with Rubin sharing his plans for Thanksgiving dinner and his appreciation for his community.

Theo Von opens with a Thanksgiving episode, urging gratitude and sharing personal reflections on family, friends, and the discipline of presence. He thanks listeners and shout-outs Spencer Jacob Growl for the theme song, Budd Galloway for production, and his Patreons, listing several names and promising extended footage on Patreon. He enumerates everyday blessings—hair, skin, and air—and intersperses humorous, sometimes graphic memories of aging, a grandfatherly figure named Sergeant Henry, and his grandmother, all in a stream of Thanksgiving anecdotes. He emphasizes connecting with loved ones, telling family you love them, and even hugging someone who hates you, inviting listeners to submit eight-second challenges. The show includes caller bits about Thanksgiving plans and a discussion on whether Black people get nervous, framed as a broader conversation about nerves and behavior. He closes by thanking contributors, sponsors, and listeners, wishing a joyful Thanksgiving and promising more content and gratitude.

Gang baby, gang baby, gang triple gang. I’m grateful and hopeful this Thanksgiving, and I want you to feel loved, maybe by yourself first. I’ll hug a stranger, a hitchhiker, or a grandma in the kitchen if it helps somebody feel seen. I’ll slow dance with Grandma, recall Grandpa, and spray a little Old Spice, keeping small moments of connection alive. I’m grateful for listeners, for chances to try again, and for the struggle that makes hope possible. It’s hard to stay hopeful and let go of grudges, but today I choose hope and togetherness. Thanks for being here. We’ve got new gear in the hitter hunting club collection at theovanstore.com—hoodies, camo hats, and other items to carry you through the season. We’re moving to a new studio soon, closer to the elevator and the bathrooms, and yes, you’ll still hear the comedic “booty harmonica” now and then. Shows from January 25 to June 3 run Louisville, Indianapolis, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Corpus Christi, Helston, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin. Details at theovan.com. San Diego was amazing, even while I fought a nasty flu; IVs and late nights, and a security guard who didn’t quite understand the moment. Caleb Presley allegedly faked his death on me; Will Compton texted about it while I was on a plane, and I was shaken before the truth came. UFC 281 was magical—the Molly McCann fight, the Poirier-Chandler war, and the ring girls who light up the arena. Buffalo’s blizzard was wild, the temperature and the Bills fandom palpable. I’m seven months sober, and I’m grateful for every small step. I want to keep this connection going, maybe add more solo episodes, and we’ll announce more guests soon. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. We’ll be back next week with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Call the hotline 956-649-503.