Matt McCusker | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #504

Theo Von's New Tour Dates and Podcast Episode

• Theo Von announces new tour dates in various cities, including Cork, Ireland; New York; Belfast; London; Idaho Falls; Salt Lake City; and Las Vegas.
• Comedian Matt McCusker joins Theo Von as a guest on his podcast.

Discussion on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

• Theo Von and Matt McCusker express concern and frustration about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
• They discuss the complexity of the situation, including the involvement of multiple parties with differing perspectives and the difficulty in determining who the aggressors are.
• Theo Von suggests giving Mississippi to Palestine as a potential solution to provide them with a place to live in peace.
• They talk about student protests and peace demonstrations related to the conflict, including incidents of violence and clashes between different groups.
• Theo Von reflects on the absurdity of war and the hypocrisy of politicians who advocate for peace while also supporting military action.

Lifeguard Shortage and Potential Solutions

• They discuss the shortage of lifeguards in Philadelphia and Eric Adams's proposal to allow illegal immigrants to become lifeguards due to their excellent swimming skills.
• Theo Von jokes about the stereotype of Mexican immigrants swimming across the Rio Grande to enter the United States.
• They suggest creating an "inner-city Baywatch" program with big-breasted lifeguards to attract more people to the profession.
• The YouTuber reminisces about his own childhood and how he used to spend time at the mall, including camping outside of it with friends to take advantage of all the mall had to offer.

Spencer Gifts and Mall Experiences

• The YouTuber recalls the various shops in the mall, including Spencer's, which sold a variety of items such as lava lamps, pride flags, dildos, and gag gifts.
• Spencer Gifts was founded in 1947 in eastern Pennsylvania as a mail-order catalog selling novelty merchandise.
• The YouTuber used to work at a candy stand in the mall and would trade discounts with other mall employees.
• He would exploit loopholes in the cash register to take money and estimates he stole around $500.

Personal Stories and Reflections

• The YouTuber shares a story about stealing his friend's boxer shorts and wearing them to his house, leading to an awkward situation.
• He also shares a story about someone who stole his friend's favorite t-shirt and, in retaliation, stole the sister's panties and gave them to the friend as a prank.
• The YouTuber discusses his educational background, including studying psychology and then switching to business.
• He mentions his experience doing stand-up comedy and how he started a podcast with Shane Gillis.
• The YouTuber talks about his failed marriage and his attempts at various jobs, including personal training and selling weed.
• He discusses his entrepreneurial family background and the expectation of working long hours.

Population Growth and Immigration

• The speaker dispels the myth of overpopulation and emphasizes that it is not a concern.
• They discuss the predicted population dip after the Baby Boomer generation and the need to attract immigrants.
• The civilian non-institutional population in the US has grown by 1.1% over the past 40 years, primarily due to the Baby Boomer generation.
• Developing countries still have high birth rates, while developed countries have low birth rates, leading to a population spike.

Personal Experiences and Challenges

• The YouTuber shares his experience of going through a divorce and the emotional toll it took on him.
• He describes feeling like he was living a life that wasn't his own and struggling to relate to his ex-wife on an emotional level.
• The YouTuber shares an embarrassing anecdote from his high school days when he was caught in an awkward situation with his girlfriend's mother.
• He also recounts a time when his car overheated shortly after an emotional goodbye with his ex-wife, adding to the challenges of that period.
• The YouTuber describes feeling at a low point and recalls an incident where he was visibly crying while driving and a man in short shorts looked at him, leading to a moment of self-reflection.

Additional Topics Discussed

• The ongoing conflict in Gaza needs immediate attention and a potential military intervention.
• There are ongoing genocides and terrible wars happening in other parts of the world, not just in Gaza.
• The existence of a website called "genocide alerts" highlights the prevalence of these conflicts.
• The accuracy of news about these conflicts is questionable due to potential biases and limited information from certain regions.
• The episode is sponsored by Prize Picks, BlueChew, and features a guest, Matt McCusker, who shares his diverse work experiences.
• The speaker brings up the topic of the Underground Railroad and speculates on the gender ratio of slaves.
• They mention the suppression of female births in China and the practice of throwing babies in trash in ancient Rome.
• The speaker highlights the role of the Jews in opposing the mistreatment of children.
• They discuss the prevalence of mental disabilities in their town and the challenges of recognizing them.
• The speaker talks about the possibility of their family having Asperger's syndrome and the dynamics of family gatherings.
• The hosts discuss their thoughts on population growth and reproduction.
• They share anecdotes about their experiences with masturbation and Signal, a secure messaging app.
• The hosts reminisce about how they met and started the Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, which became the highest-grossing podcast on Patreon in 2022.
• The YouTuber shares his experience of evading arrest after being caught drinking and driving.
• He discusses the benefits of using the language learning app, Babel, and how it can help people learn a new language quickly and effectively.
• The YouTuber mentions a legal battle with Kai the Hitchhiker and expresses gratitude towards Morgan and Morgan, a law firm that represented them.
• He talks about the early days of his podcast with Shane Gillis and how Shane's move to New York led to a challenging commute for recording.
• The YouTuber describes his decision to pursue a master's degree in social work and his experiences in school, including confrontations with classmates over social issues.
• He reflects on the woke culture in academia and shares his observations about the behavior of certain individuals.
• The YouTuber expresses excitement about Shane Gillis' success on Saturday Night Live and his own positive reaction to it.
• The speaker discusses their experience of being mentioned in a podcast and the subsequent controversy that arose, leading to an attempt to expel them from school.
• They describe their experience of having to defend themselves before the school board and express their enjoyment of the opportunity to represent themselves.
• The speaker shares their skepticism about the COVID-19 pandemic and their initial reluctance to get vaccinated.
• They mention having antibodies after contracting COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
• The speaker discusses their preference for black women and their theory that this preference may have originated from their upbringing and exposure to rap music videos.
• They reflect on their fear of black girls during their youth due to their sexual experiences and advanced nature.
• The speaker expresses their belief in the potential for a massive spiritual awakening and their openness to dating and marrying a black woman.
• The YouTuber discusses interracial dating and shares his experiences and observations.
• He mentions that black men and Asian women tend to date outside their race more than black women and Asian men.
• He talks about the stereotype that black women are fiercely loyal and the challenges black men face when dating white women.
• The YouTuber also discusses the concept of "black wife affected" and how black women influence their husbands' fashion and behavior.
• He highlights the pressure to dance at black weddings and the different cultural expectations around weddings in black and white communities.