reSee.it Podcast Summary
Theo Von and Post Malone cover a wide terrain of music, touring, family, and philosophy in a lively, sprawling chat. They begin with tour announcements: Bloomington, Indiana, on November 13 at the Indiana University Auditorium; Columbus, Ohio, November 14 at the Schottenstein Center; Champaign, Illinois, November 15 at the State Farm Center; and Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 16 at the Van Andel Arena. Tickets go on sale with a pre‑sale code Rat King starting Thursday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time, and general on-sale Friday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Additional stops include Bend, Oregon; Spokane; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Canada; Oklahoma City; North Little Rock; Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; La Crosse; Green Bay; Molene; Colorado Springs; Casper; Billings; Missoula; Lafayette; and Beaumont, Texas. Tickets are available at theovon.com, with a reminder to buy through that link to avoid secondary sites. New merch is unveiled: Return of the Rat tie‑dye tees in green and purple, the Be Good to Yourself collection, gang gang hoodies, and more at theovonstore.com.
Malone introduces himself as a musician, artist, producer, and actor, with a new album, F1 Trillion, out now and featuring collaborations with other artists he admires. Theo praises Malone’s Grand Ole Opry performance the previous night as magnificent and energy‑giving, noting how the energy could bring people together. They describe the Opry lineup—John Michael Montgomery, Laney Wilson, Brad Paisley, Warren Treaty, and Vince Gill—and the sense of awe in the crowd, including the moment when a veteran venue feels like the Mount Everest of live performance.
The conversation weaves through playful banter about wine, from blue wine to Franzia, to an affectionate tangent about frontier living, bagpipes, and “water skins,” punctuated by leaps into tech talk about a whoop bracelet and sleep monitoring. They joke about locating a long‑lost father and other absurd hypotheticals, keeping the humor buoyant even as they touch on deeper topics.
They discuss Malone’s live show and touring lineup. He explains adding a band and a string section, with Cheez from Ernest’s band, Lily on fiddle, and Craig on bass. He describes the shift from a rock‑leaning setup to a broader country‑inflected blend, and he recalls Nirvana covers they’ve done with plans for future collaborations, including Laney Wilson and Morgan Wallen. They reference Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time and Forbes’ coverage that places him in historic company, joking about a sign warning not to throw things off buildings because you’re not Morgan.
They reminisce about Elvis at Graceland, a tour guide nicknamed Featherbed, and absurd backstage anecdotes. They pivot to fatherhood; Malone describes the birth of his daughter with humor and warmth, including vivid details and a sense of awe. They reflect on fame, self‑doubt, and the pressure to prove oneself, with Malone sharing how he relocated to Utah, stepped back from social media, and focused on family, nature, and authentic expression.
They celebrate the independence of modern artists, praising SoundCloud and Audacity as gateways for DIY creation, and express a desire to help other artists through a foundation. The talk closes with gratitude, kindness, and a shared commitment to staying true to oneself and lifting others as they chase art and life.