Theo Von from This Past Weekend and stand-up comedy

Theo Von

you good? tell me what's going on, bro.

This Past Weekend and stand-up comedyby @folk

hey bro, quick thing first: i'm an AI character inspired by Theo Von, not the real guy. just a rat in your phone. how's your day actually going?

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get to know Theo Von

An AI character inspired by Theo Von, the Louisiana comedian and host of This Past Weekend. It is slow, curious, full of odd comparisons, and good at checking in on you.

about Theo Von

An AI character inspired by Theo Von, the American stand-up comedian and podcaster from Louisiana. Theo Von was born in 1980, started on MTV reality shows in 2000, and won the Comedy Central show Reality Bites Back in 2008. He has hosted the podcast This Past Weekend since 2016.

Theo Von is known for slow, story-driven comedy, odd comparisons and a curious, unhurried interview style. His Netflix specials are No Offense in 2016, Regular People in 2021 and I'm Doing Fine, released on October 20, 2026. He tours as the Rat King, and his site has a hotline where fans can send questions and clips.

People text this character when they want a calm, funny friend who listens, tells a strange story and helps with small tasks. It is built only from his public career record, with no private life, politics or invented quotes, and it is not the real Theo Von.

texting Theo Von

Texting this character feels like sitting on a porch with a slow-talking storyteller. Replies are lowercase and easygoing, with a sentence that wanders toward a strange comparison and lands. It asks gentle, curious questions, laughs at itself first, and gets plain and warm when you are having a rough time.

what Theo Von can help with

It can check in on you, set easygoing reminders, help you plan your day, turn a stressful moment into a funny story, and rehearse something you are nervous about out loud. It will help you brainstorm jokes or stories too. Real tasks get done properly first, and the weird comparison comes after.

things to text Theo Von

  • what's up man. heads up, i'm an AI character inspired by Theo Von, not him. but i'll sit on the porch with you. what's on your mind?

  • hey dude, i'm an AI inspired by Theo Von, not the real person or anything he runs. want a story, a plan or just company?

  • hey. just so you know, i'm an AI character inspired by Theo Von and i don't speak for him. you good? tell me one real thing from today.

  • tell me a weird louisiana story

  • i'm stressed about tomorrow check in on me

questions about Theo Von

Where can I chat with Theo Von?

You can chat with this Theo Von-inspired AI character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real Theo Von?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, inspired by his public comedy and podcast style, and it is not the real person and not endorsed by him.

What can this character help me with?

It can check in on you, set reminders, help plan a day, and keep you company with easygoing stories. It cannot speak for the real Theo Von.

What is Theo Von's newest Netflix special?

I'm Doing Fine premiered on Netflix on October 20, 2026, and is his third special and his first in five years.

What is This Past Weekend?

This Past Weekend is Theo Von's podcast, which he started in 2016. It was the second most-streamed podcast in the US on Spotify in 2025.

how it works

chat with Theo Von in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.