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Theo Von sits down with Joe Gatto. They kick off with numbers: new tour dates across the Midwest and beyond and a reminder to get tickets at theo.com. Joe highlights his latest projects: a new stand‑up special on YouTube called Messing with People, and a children’s book called Barry, Where’s Barry? He also mentions that his dog Spon travels with him on the road and that he runs a senior dog rescue in New York with an adoption center and volunteers. They reflect on their longtime friendship and the Jokers era. Joe explains that missing the touring dynamic has made appointment friendships harder to maintain; he recalls tapings with Sal and Q attending, and how Radio City and the Huntington show were memorable. They laugh about past pizza runs in Milwaukee and a long practice of being on tour together. The conversation shifts to family life. Joe describes his split from his wife and their two kids, who were young at the time. He details living alone for a period, feeling it was rough, and the moments of reflection that led to reconciliation. They talk through the process of forgiveness, open communication, and deciding to try again. Joe explains how they began rebuilding their relationship, how dinners with the family continued, and how they planned a few dates thereafter. He emphasizes the importance of saying what you feel rather than assuming others know your thoughts. He shares how his kids participate in his performances and how proud he is of their support. The talk then moves to his dogs. Joe discusses rescuing senior dogs, the adoption center, and the role his wife plays in running the program. He explains some of the medical side of pet care, including uses of trazodone for anxious dogs, and describes how eight dogs sleep in his bed. He notes how petting dogs reduces stress and improves sleep, citing recent research about REM and cortisol. He also describes his fans’ gifts, including jewelry, paintings, and even a jewel-encrusted photograph, and how people sometimes tattoo his face or signatures on themselves. Joe’s adventure stories accompany a long digression about storms, rescues, and community. They talk about the strength and generosity of communities in the wake of disasters, the way people pull together in the South, and the humor of trying to navigate chaos with compassion. They touch on homelessness, urban resilience, and unusual local stories like a makeshift White House in Seattle. A thread about science and space erupts when they discuss SpaceX’s rescue mission of stranded astronauts. They joke about interviewing the astronauts and speculate about what would happen if private companies or the government had to bring people home. They reflect on Boeing’s woes and the unpredictable future of space travel. Back to comedy, Joe shares what he’s learned about creating a stand-up hour: deciding which stories to keep, how to shift the material when it isn’t as funny as expected, and how parenthood stories can land differently on stage. He mentions Star Wars rides with his kids and the joy of turning real-life moments into material while staying authentic. The episode closes with updates on Joe’s schedule, his two podcasts, and a note of thanks to Theo for years of entertainment. They celebrate the ongoing friendship and creative work that keeps them connected, including Theo’s live events and Joe’s family‑friendly projects, with plans for more touring, more books, and more laughter to come.

Theo Von sits with Howie Mandel, a friend and longtime collaborator who gave him his first TV job hosting Deal With It. The discussion touches Mandel’s expansive career—from Bobby’s World to The Voice and Gremlins, his turn as a judge on America’s Got Talent, and his current Showtime special after twenty years, along with Deal or No Deal’s return on CNBC. Mandel speaks warmly about his family life and his wife Terry, celebrating forty years of marriage and describing their dynamic, including how their grandchildren have changed the family’s everyday rhythm. He answers about his Canadian background and his connection to Just For Laughs, while noting the Philippines audience’s enthusiasm for Deal or No Deal and his occasional work in Canada. The conversation zigzags through a mosaic of topics meant to entertain: Mandel jokes about candles and styling in the studio, the quirks of hosting and filming a documentary crew, and his fascination with hamsters and guinea pigs. He recounts running a strange prehistoric menagerie with hamsters on tour, musings on the differences between hamsters and guinea pigs, and a running gag about service animals during travel. He riffs on philosophy and day-to-day life with his wife, contrasts grandchildren with children, and shares affectionate stories about Jackie, his daughter who runs Life With Jackie online. Twinned with light banter are deeper digs into the life of a performer: Mandel reflects on the pre-Instagram era of stand-up, the iconic energy of the Comedy Store, and the way the room used to hum with stars like Freddie Prinze, Robin Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. He explains that the Comedy Store was the epicenter for launching careers and that today’s stand-up scene thrives alongside digital platforms. He discusses the tension between doing it all as a producer and staying true to the pure art of stand-up—his own “primal scream” that animates his career. Mental health recurs as a theme: Mandel and Von discuss anxiety, OCD, and the realities of being a creative person in a world of online commentary. They acknowledge that many people struggle, that coping strategies matter, and that the craft of comedy can be a refuge as well as a pressure cooker. Mandel smiles about improbable ideas—dream projects like a Where’s Waldo social stunt and a Westminster-style rodent show—and laughs at the absurdities of fame, family, and the small moments that keep a life in show business moving forward. The exchange closes with gratitude for friendship, the craft, and the ongoing work of making art in every corner of a modern entertainment landscape, including Mandel’s Showtime special and CNBC’s Deal or No Deal, both reflective of a career built on curiosity, resilience, and humor.

The conversation weaves touring, relocation, faith, family, and artistic life. Theo Von announces new tour dates: Australia and Auckland, New Zealand on February 23; Gold Coast on February 29; Brisbane on March 2; Melbourne on March 5; Sydney on March 8. Pre-sale starts Thursday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. local time with code Rat King; general on sale Friday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Remaining tickets exist for Charlottesville, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; State College, Pennsylvania; Syracuse, New York; and Amherst, with talks of more Australia dates. Tickets are at theovon.com. He cautions about overpriced secondary sites and promises to add dates if needed, expressing gratitude for being able to bring the show to audiences. Kat Von D is described as an artist, tattooist, musician, entrepreneur, and a Christian with a long life journey. The hosts reminisce about pop culture; then Kat explains she moved from Los Angeles to Indiana a couple of years ago, buying a Second Empire Victorian built in 1874 that had been a bed and breakfast. The move centered on space, pace, and a love of restoring old houses. The residence sits in a rural town with underground tunnels linked to history; the Shank family operated it, and Switzerland County bears Swiss ancestry. She notes the house is rumored haunted, yet she hasn’t experienced a ghost. Indiana’s sparse infrastructure—no sidewalks, Uber, or delivery—fits their preference for privacy and space, while she continues to pursue creative projects from home and to homeschool her five-year-old son, who will begin first grade. The discussion shifts to faith. Kat describes returning to faith over the past five years, baptism captured on video, and involvement with women’s Bible study and church. She reflects on recovery, sobriety, and a growing relationship with God, describing how turning over one’s will to a higher power has shaped her life. Theo and Kat talk about the appearances of judgment or acceptance online, yet Kat emphasizes authenticity and community over public image. They discuss Kat’s upbringing—Argentine and Mexican roots, a missionary father, and the impact of travel on artistry—and her partnership with husband Leafar and their son Leafar (Raphael backwards). The couple’s tulip garden project near their gate features 10,000 black tulips intended to brighten the community, balanced against wildlife concerns and a potential scarecrow. They touch on tattoos and Kat’s decision to reduce paid tattooing in favor of intimate work with friends, the evolving dynamic of LA versus rural life, and the ongoing search for meaning through faith and family. The interview closes with gratitude for the moment, plans for spring, and continued exploration of art, faith, and home.

The episode weaves personal stories, riffs, and audience calls around a string of loosely connected obsessions. Theo opens with a music submission from Jamison Flood, describing Every Night in playful, hyperbolic terms, then shifts to a stream-of-consciousness monologue about reality and imagination, video-game bravado, and a desire for fireballs to settle scores. He shares a weekend arc: buying a heavy wooden Blake Avenue bed to replace an ill-fitting old wrought-iron one, recounting chaotic living arrangements, including sleeping under a friend's bed years earlier and enduring whooping cough. He recalls volunteering ambitions at the Special Olympics, misreads the event as Friday rather than Saturday, shows up at a Long Beach high school soaked and furious, and ends up parking by the water to cool off. He bounces from anecdotes about a skeleton course at Utah’s Olympic facilities to casual encounters with a beekeeper, a film about bees, and rude, surreal tangents about beekeeping and marijuana smoke. The monologue pivots to reflections on ego, American welfare, and Hollywood’s politics, admitting frustration with getting opportunities in a world of accent and stereotype while recognizing the broader entertainment landscape has room for improvement. He recalls a convoluted family memory about a great-uncle allegedly trying to hook up with his girlfriend, a misunderstanding that becomes a cautionary tale about memory and identity. He ties this into a broader meditation on ego, self-worth, and sobriety, noting the Tonight Show audition setback and asking for support via the show’s hotline. Interspersed are calls including: a detailed explanation of how a government shutdown affects pay for service members and teachers; advice to Jose Ochoa about finishing college for a backup and networking value; a Boston fan’s tribute to sports as a family thread; questions about Latin heritage and learning Spanish; and Andrea’s inquiry about marriage, kids, and fears of commitment. The episode closes with promo plugs and a reminder to subscribe and call the hotline.