Pete Davidson | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #612
Pete Davidson on Comedy, Trauma, Fatherhood, and Sobriety
Discover how Pete Davidson navigates international touring while processing deep personal history, including his father's legacy and the surprising comfort he finds in shared cinematic fantasies.
Short Summary
- Pete Davidson discusses the strange nature of performing internationally and pre-censoring material for restrictive countries like Singapore.
- The conversation dives deep into shared trauma regarding the loss of fathers at a young age and how comedy provided an outlet for sadness.
- Davidson outlines his recent intense journey in sobriety, self-work, and the critical role his supportive family played in his recovery.
- The session concludes with excitement over becoming a father and praising the restorative power of certain films, notably Frequency.
This interview explores the internal life of a major comedian as Pete Davidson joins Theo Von. They establish a deep rapport discussing Pete’s upcoming world tour, the complexities of adjusting comedic material for global audiences, and the lasting impact of losing his father on 9/11. They dedicate significant time to unpacking Pete’s struggles with mental health, addiction, and people-pleasing tendencies, contrasting this turmoil with the stable, supportive environments of their families and the surprising parallels drawn from favorite movies.
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Top Comments (10)
Just wanted to comment here to proudly share that today is my 6th anniversary of being sober.
This is the funniest therapy session I've ever watched
this is actually a perfect pair.. both theo and pete are so hard on themselves and seem to talk about themselves like they make zero impact on lives.. when in reality they are both super beloved and honestly inspirational to their fans. happy these two finally met up!
I quit Weed, Sugar, Porn, and late nights at the start of this year. I've been hitting the gym daily, My wife and I have become closer than ever. I'll still have a beer once in a while with friends, but I hardly ever zone out on my phone and I'm really enjoying the healthy living. Theo was a big part of my inspiration for changing my behaviours and improving my internal dialogue. Life is too short to waste precious time.
Pete looks really healthy, good for him
Theo, take a break brother! There isn’t a single person that could forget Theo Von just because he took a vacation for a month or two. You’re awesome, stay happy and healthy, your career will be better for it🤙
“Even a silly goose is full of golden eggs”. - Theo 👏🏼
pete looks so much more comfortable in his skin..proud he’s doing the work
I hope these guys know they're saving lives by openly discussing this stuff. Especially for our teen boys and young men.
Watching these two men talk about some pretty real mental health topics was refreshing. Hearing him thank Pete for “thinking some of this stuff out” with him was beautiful. Love that this example of men being vulnerable is out there.
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Top Comments (10)
Just wanted to comment here to proudly share that today is my 6th anniversary of being sober.
This is the funniest therapy session I've ever watched
this is actually a perfect pair.. both theo and pete are so hard on themselves and seem to talk about themselves like they make zero impact on lives.. when in reality they are both super beloved and honestly inspirational to their fans. happy these two finally met up!
I quit Weed, Sugar, Porn, and late nights at the start of this year. I've been hitting the gym daily, My wife and I have become closer than ever. I'll still have a beer once in a while with friends, but I hardly ever zone out on my phone and I'm really enjoying the healthy living. Theo was a big part of my inspiration for changing my behaviours and improving my internal dialogue. Life is too short to waste precious time.
Pete looks really healthy, good for him
Theo, take a break brother! There isn’t a single person that could forget Theo Von just because he took a vacation for a month or two. You’re awesome, stay happy and healthy, your career will be better for it🤙
“Even a silly goose is full of golden eggs”. - Theo 👏🏼
pete looks so much more comfortable in his skin..proud he’s doing the work
I hope these guys know they're saving lives by openly discussing this stuff. Especially for our teen boys and young men.
Watching these two men talk about some pretty real mental health topics was refreshing. Hearing him thank Pete for “thinking some of this stuff out” with him was beautiful. Love that this example of men being vulnerable is out there.