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"Theo Von, born Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is an American entertainer known for his work in stand-up comedy, podcasts, and acting. He rose to fame through appearances on reality TV and currently hosts the popular podcast 'This Past Weekend.' He also co-hosted 'The King and the Sting' podcast with former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub."
1941: Birth of Joan von Kurnatowski
Theo Von's half-sister, Joan von Kurnatowski, an artist, was born in 1941.
1951: Birth of Roland von Kurnatowski Jr.
Theo Von's half-brother, Roland von Kurnatowski Jr., the owner of Tipitina's and founder of the Tipitina's Foundation, was born in 1951.
March 19, 1980: Birth of Theo Von
Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, known professionally as Theo Von, was born on March 19, 1980.
2000: Theo Von's Road Rules Debut
At age 19, while studying at Louisiana State University, Theo Von appeared on MTV's "Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour" in 2000.
2002: Theo Von Competes in "The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons"
Theo Von participated in "The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons" in 2002, finishing as the runner-up.
2003: Theo Von Wins "The Challenge: The Gauntlet"
Theo Von emerged victorious in "The Challenge: The Gauntlet" in 2003.
2004: Theo Von Wins "The Challenge: The Gauntlet" and Competes in "Battle of the Sexes II"
Theo Von won his second consecutive season of "The Challenge" with "The Gauntlet" and also joined the cast of "Battle of the Sexes II" in 2004.
2005: Theo Von Competes in "The Challenge: Battle of the Sexes II"
Theo Von continued his run on "The Challenge" in 2005 with "Battle of the Sexes II".
2006: Theo Von Wins "Last Comic Standing" Online Competition
Theo Von won the online competition associated with the fourth season of "Last Comic Standing" in 2006.
2006: Theo Von Tours Nationally and with the USO
Following his "Last Comic Standing" win, Theo Von embarked on national comedy tours and participated in five international tours for the USO, including a performance at Guantanamo Bay, around 2006.
2006: Theo Von Returns to "The Challenge" for "Fresh Meat"
Theo Von returned to "The Challenge" in 2006 for the "Fresh Meat" season.
2008: Theo Von Wins Comedy Central's "Reality Bites Back"
Theo Von won the Comedy Central sketch/competition show "Reality Bites Back" in 2008, besting other comedians like Amy Schumer, Bert Kreischer, and Tiffany Haddish.
2009: Theo Von Launches "Crank Texting" Blog
Theo Von popularized "crank texting" and started his related blog, which CollegeHumor later picked up as a column, in 2009.
April 2011: "The Comedy Sideshow" Launches
Theo Von started his first podcast, "The Comedy Sideshow," in April 2011, interviewing comedians and other entertainers from the Improv Comedy Club in Hollywood.
2011: Theo Von Earns Urban Planning Degree
Theo Von graduated with an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning from the University of New Orleans in 2011.
2011: Theo Von Hosts "Primetime in No Time"
Theo Von took over hosting duties for the Yahoo! online TV recap show "Primetime in No Time" in 2011.
June 1, 2012: Theo Von Featured on "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents"
Theo Von was the featured comedian on an episode of "Comedy Central's The Half Hour" (now known as "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents") on June 1, 2012.
2013: Theo Von Hosts "Deal With It"
Theo Von began hosting the Howie Mandel-produced hidden camera show "Deal With It" on TBS in 2013.
2014: "Deal With It" Concludes Third Season
Theo Von's hidden camera show "Deal With It" concluded its run on TBS after three seasons in 2014.
2015: "Allegedly with Theo Von & Matthew Cole Weiss" Premieres
Theo Von and filmmaker/journalist Matthew Cole Weiss launched their weekly podcast, "Allegedly with Theo Von & Matthew Cole Weiss," in 2015, sharing and comparing humorous and outlandish stories.
December 2016: "This Past Weekend" Podcast Begins
Theo Von started his long-form video podcast, "This Past Weekend," in December 2016, featuring storytelling, fan interactions, and guest interviews.
2016: "No Offense" Premieres on Netflix
Theo Von's debut hour-long comedy special, "No Offense," filmed at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans, was released on Netflix in 2016.
December 2018: "King and The Sting" Podcast Debuts
Theo Von and Brendan Schaub launched their podcast "King and The Sting" in December 2018, achieving immediate success and topping iTunes Podcast charts in several countries.
2018: "Man Up" Premieres on Comedy Central
Theo Von's three-episode scripted comedy show "Man Up," where he tried to help improve the lives of male comics, was released on Comedy Central in the spring of 2018.
May 2019: "This Past Weekend" Reaches 200 Episodes
Theo Von's podcast "This Past Weekend" released its 200th episode in May 2019.
August 2019: Theo Von Exits "The Tomorrow War"
After announcing his casting in the film "The Tomorrow War" (then known as "Ghost Draft"), Theo Von revealed on his podcast that he dropped out due to time commitment concerns in August 2019.
2019: Death of Roland von Kurnatowski Jr.
Theo Von's half-brother, Roland von Kurnatowski Jr., passed away in 2019 at the age of 68 from an accidental shooting.
2019: Theo Von Embarks on "The Dark Arts Tour"
Theo Von went on a three-month national comedy tour called "The Dark Arts Tour" in the summer of 2019.
September 2020: Theo Von Moves to Nashville
Theo Von relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, in September 2020, purchasing the former home of Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason.
January 2022: Chris D'Elia Joins "King and The Sting"
Chris D'Elia became a co-host on "King and The Sting," leading to the podcast's temporary renaming as "King and The Sting and Wing," in January 2022. During this time, Theo Von began taking breaks and having guest hosts fill in.
November 4, 2022: "The Golden Hour" Replaces "King and The Sting and Wing"
"King and The Sting and Wing" was officially renamed "The Golden Hour" on November 4, 2022, with Erik Griffin replacing Theo Von as co-host.
September 2023: Theo Von Alleges Non-Payment by Kast Media
Joining other podcasters and personalities, Theo Von publicly accused Kast Media and CEO Colin Thomson of non-payment in September 2023. The allegations coincided with Kast Media's acquisition by PodcastOne and reportedly involved offering stock options in place of full compensation, leading to stock drops and the potential withdrawal of Thomson's hiring.
2023: Theo Von Continues Hosting "This Past Weekend"
As of 2023, Theo Von continues to host his podcast "This Past Weekend".
August 2024: Theo Von Interviews Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
Theo Von interviewed both Senator Bernie Sanders and former President Donald Trump in August 2024.
2024: "Return of the Rat" Tour Includes UK Dates
Theo Von's 2024 comedy tour, "Return of the Rat," included performances in the UK in June.