Sal Vulcano | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #506

Sal Vulcano's Updates

• Sal Vulcano announces upcoming shows in various cities, including Cork, Ireland; New York City; Belfast; London; Idaho Falls; Salt Lake City; and Las Vegas.
• Sal discusses his new office setup and living arrangements in New York.
• Sal talks about the challenges of building a house and his struggles with weight loss.

Mr. Volcano's Standup Special

• Sal's guest, Mr. Volcano, promotes his first standup special, "Terrified," premiering on YouTube on May 31st.
• They discuss the effects of smoking and crack cocaine on sleep and weight.
• They speculate about the origins of crack cocaine and its impact on the black community.

Charcuterie Boards

• Fig jam is an underappreciated yet costly item often found on charcuterie boards.
• Charcuterie boards can be a symbol of wealth and come in various sizes, with prices ranging from $200 to $450.
• Charcuterie boards often contain unidentified items, such as obscure nuts, cheeses, and meats.
• Consuming excessive amounts of charcuterie boards can lead to health issues like gout and severe salt retention.

Gout

• Gout is a condition caused by the buildup of urate crystals in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, redness, and restricted movement.
• Seafood, despite being perceived as lean and healthy, can also be high in sodium and contribute to gout flare-ups.
• Gout can cause severe pain and discomfort, making it difficult to walk or use the affected joint.
• Gout attacks can come and go, with some people experiencing months or even years without symptoms, while others may never have another attack.

Comedian Joe List

• Comedian Joe List discusses his recent stand-up special, "Terrified," and his journey as a comedian.
• List reminisces about past experiences with fellow comedian Mark Normand, including attending a Halloween party dressed as a newsboy and Run DMC, respectively.
• List talks about his luggage preferences, expressing his satisfaction with his new hard-case luggage with four wheels and its effortless gliding.
• He reflects on the evolution of luggage design, from traditional suitcases with limited functionality to modern, easy-to-maneuver hard-case luggage.

The YouTuber's Childhood Memories

• The YouTuber talks about his childhood memories of playing the Nintendo game Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and how he would play it straight through in one sitting.
• He reminisces about the limited entertainment options available during summer vacations in the 1980s, with only a few TV shows to watch.
• The YouTuber mentions his admiration for actor Michael Landon and shares a video he received of Landon's childhood home in Forest Hills, New York.

The YouTuber's Online Store and Business Recommendations

• He discusses the evolution of his online store, which started with selling t-shirts and expanded to include various merchandise.
• The YouTuber promotes Shopify as a user-friendly e-commerce platform that can help businesses grow at any stage.
• He recommends Tommy John's underwear for their comfort and fit, highlighting their 30% off sitewide sale and satisfaction guarantee.

The Jokers' Career and Merchandise

• The Jokers have been touring for 13 years and are currently on their fifth tour of the United States and the United Kingdom.
• Their show is a multimedia experience that is interactive and geared toward their fans.
• Many of their fans came from their YouTube channel.
• The Jokers have loyal fans who are invested in the show and the people they vouch for.
• The Jokers have signed for seasons 11 and 12 of their show.
• They are looking to expand their merchandise line beyond t-shirts and are considering items like socks, laptop covers, and wind chimes.

Sal's Collaborations and Memes

• Sal has collaborated with a peanut butter company to create a peanut butter for charity.
• Q, Sal's friend, once made a beer company and renamed Sal as Prince Herb as a joke.
• A picture of Sal from 2003 when he was overweight became a meme and is now widely used on merchandise and even graduation caps.
• The YouTuber talks about a meme that originated from a photo of him that he didn't like.
• The meme became so popular that it flooded his social media, making it difficult for him to communicate and use the internet.

Kid Rock and His Unique Personality

• Kid Rock's second batch of "Badass Beer" tasted horrible due to a messed-up recipe.
• Kid Rock is a unique individual who can be both badass and sweet.
• The author flew on Kid Rock's private plane to one of his shows in Louisiana and found him to be a nice and cool person.
• Kid Rock has a cocky side, similar to Kanye West, but he is also helpful and willing to assist others.
• Kid Rock lives in a replica of the White House, which is open for movie productions.

Father's Day Recommendations and the Importance of Hustle

• The author recommends Manscaped products as gifts for Father's Day and highlights the importance of hustle in finding qualified candidates for businesses using ZipRecruiter.

The Importance of Expressing Emotions

• The speaker reflects on the importance of expressing emotions and letting others know how you feel about them.
• He talks about how he used to write postcards to his unborn children when he was a kid because he wanted them to know that he was thinking about them.
• He also shares a story about how he wrote a letter to his first love when he was younger, expressing his feelings for her.
• The speaker emphasizes the significance of showing appreciation and love to the people in our lives and not taking it for granted that they know how we feel.

The Speaker's Romantic Gesture and Its Aftermath

• The YouTuber shared a story about a romantic gesture he made for his ex-girlfriend five or six years into their relationship.
• He wrote her a letter expressing his feelings and intentions to marry her and mailed it to himself with a postmark date.
• Years later, after they broke up, he recalled the incident and mentioned spending $300 on Broadway musical "Rent" tickets as a surprise for her.
• Unfortunately, she broke up with him over the phone just a few hours before the show.
• Devastated, he tried to scalp the tickets outside the theater while crying but faced rejection from potential buyers.
• He eventually managed to sell the tickets at a loss to two women referred to him by the box office lady.
• Despite selling the tickets, he still felt no better and regretted not being able to see the show.
• He later told his ex-girlfriend about the letter he had written years ago, and she seemed moved by the gesture.
• Three years later, he received an email from her asking to speak with him, but the details of their conversation were not disclosed.
• The speaker's ex-girlfriend submitted their engagement story to a contest and won a $5,000 shopping spree.
• The speaker was hurt that their ex-girlfriend used their story without their consent and profited from it.

The Speaker's Post-Breakup Actions

• The speaker tried to learn French to impress their ex-girlfriend after they broke up.
• The speaker hitched a ride to Charleston to see their ex-girlfriend but ended up not going inside her place.
• The speaker stayed in Charleston for six months and then moved to LA.

The Speaker's Childhood Memories

• The speaker reflects on their childhood and how they grew up in a complex with other kids.