Tony Mandarich | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
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One time lauded as the greatest offensive lineman prospect in NFL History, Tony Mandarich fell deep into the grip of addiction after being drafted 2nd overall in the 1989 draft by the Green Bay Packers. The addiction destroyed what once seemed destined to be a legendary career, but after washing out of the league and hitting rock bottom, Tony was able to get sober, get back in the league, and transform his life. Theo and Tony sit down to swap stories about injecting steroids, mainlining pain killers, burning bridges, and mending relationships.
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Does everyone scream “SHIIIIIIIINE THAT LIGHT ON ME” or am I the only one livin
Praise God, you’re not alone brother. GANG
Listen to that every morning because of Theo. Gang. And happy holidays everyone.
I sing it everytime 😄 🤣
Sometimes.
i’m with you !
"the way Im feeling affects me so heavily, like it's a drug. I become addicted to it , but at the same time I'm suffering from it."
the metaphor of the jar falling off the shelf hit me good
I see it's a quote. You good though?
Everybody is family here at this podcast. Hope you guys are all good! Reach out if you need someone to talk too 😊
"I'm on me"
“It was in a bottle of Head and Shoulders, and it got you both of those.” That was hilarious. bummed it got lost in the convo. Great episode though.
Lost in the convo, revived in the comments. Gang baby
@@Usergx-3047 praise God onward
PG
At some point 20 years down the road someone is going to clip together one liners lost in convo by Theo and it’s gunna be the best Special ever.
I've never seen Theo live, I watched his 1st netflix special and enjoyed it but he is hands down the funniest fuckin guy in casual conversation. 90% of the people he's with miss so many bangers
The unique guests on this show set it apart even the solo episodes are great as well.
Hellyea I love how he has a comic, a plumber and a pro football player all in a month lol
@@thedonofthsht76-58 Mortician, a trucker, you’re forgetting some of the best ones
@@PearlDrumsHead I was just making an example of how he has regular people and celebs lol
Best pod out there and Theo has become a great host.
Gray Block Pizza is the first place I'm going if I ever hit Los Angeles.
Same
Gang son
GOT to get that hitterrrrrrr
I went son. Highly recommended. Tell em theo sent ya
It better be 🔥
Love this man’s transparency. Theo, you’ve got a huge heart on you, brother. Being human is hard, but we all love you and you are such a light, especially in these dark times. I pray God continues to bless you & the blessings beam bright enough to quiet the dark you experience. 💜 gang
“Is that a reindeer on your roof? Nope it’s your stepdad doing a B&E”? 😂😂😂
It's happening just as I said it would...the healing phase of being "scared to death" is pneumonia, aka "flu". So as people are released from the solitary confinement of their homes (because of media and government lies based on the fraudulent Germ Theory), and people begin to get happy and feel less stressed, the result will be the healing phase....of pneumonia, flu, colds, general sickness. The fear campaign has caused ALL the illnesses, not a Boogey Virus.
Every disease is based on the Germ Theory, which was the theory of ONE man over 100 years ago. It was never proven to be 100% valid, and has not even been QUESTIONED again. Why? In order for a theory to be valid, it must be reproduceable in each and every person 100% of the time. Every single person exposed to a "virus" MUST get sick from it 100% of the time, over and over again. It's how you PROVE a theory is valid. This was never done. Scientists used to think witches and witchcraft were valid!! Educated people?? hahaha!! If you cannot "catch" cancer, arthritis or diabetes from another person, then you cannot "catch" a cold or flu. There is no such thing that only SOME diseases are communicable, but not all. It's either all or none of them...they are all based on the same Germ Theory. If you can't "catch" someone's lung cancer, you can't "catch" their colds or flu. Upsetting and distressing events in a person's life is what cause ALL cancer and cancer-equivalent disease, cold, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. A massive fear campaign will CAUSE people to be "worried sick", but sickness doesn't happen until people resolve their fears. Why do you think kids get sick in October? Because their fear of going back to school and being upset about it finally dissolves, and they get back into their routines. What the media and government is doing to people is criminal. Western Medicine is pure fraud. I can't be the only person in this disgustingly brainwashed world who knows about German New Medicine.
@@questioneverything7582Your blatant lack of understanding about common sense and legitimate scientific research is dangerous. People with less sense(almost unthinkable) may listen to you and think you know something others don't. Anyone who might be reading this person's comment, just know, they have no idea what they're talking about. Cancer and diabetes is caused by genetic markers that affect your cell/organ functions. They're caused by internal factors and can be influenced or expedited from environmental factors. Viruses have 100% been proven to be contagious. Completely different mechanisms of action. Typically finding to particular proteins in the body and propagating and causing damage(inflammation) from there.
This person is a moron.
@@questioneverything7582 The one true thing that came of this is that stress is bad. That's certainly true. Unchecked cortisol can cause all sorts of problems in time. But you should be scared of the virus. Like I'm sorry you don't want to be. No one wants to be. But we all are dealing with that. Not just you.
Gang, im from the UK and had no idea who Tony was before this podcast. Was an amazing guest and a wonderful episode. Thanks guys.
“My friend juggles, he’s starting to feel left out”🤣🤣
😂 he’s so sharp, man
"But we had some of the cleanest muscles in town, though." This is some of that pure Theo gang gang.
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Yes We are ttr
Muscles in his head and shoulders.
This feels like a JRE Podcast! You’re getting there Theo, Keep it up!
GET IN THERE!
Way better than JRE at the moment get yer head straight.
Jre isn’t half as good
This is another reason why I enjoy this podcast. Theo doesn't mind sharing his problems despite everyone's opinions. You see him and wouldn't think he's struggling with much. Ty for always sharing and being open with your audience.
You are beautiful!
Theo is firing on ALL 8 Cylinders on this one...gang.PG
Praise God baby
Theo really does have the best guests, wide range from top tier celebrities to everyday people, sex worker, trucker, plumber, gang gang Theo your the best bro
"Never say you're sorry, when you're trying to make amends you tell them you were wrong. How many times do we apologize and say I'm sorry and then continue along the same path".
"We never know what we say, [or do] and we may think it's something minute or not important but it'll effect people".
- Tony Mandarich
Now that's heavy
He got that hitter son lol Shit hit me to the core, crazy to see how so many of Theos fans like myself who struggle with some sort of addiction problems or just some sort of The "dark arts" who have connected through this podcast, all thinking we were alone and misunderstood, but everyday I see more an more people that I can relate to, this episode was so great for my recovery and overall mental health, people always seem to get this kinda dark, serious just weird uncomfortable vibe when the topic of addiction comes up, and It's so refreshing to see this kinda new style of recovery where it's ok to use humor as a tool to help get through to others and share your story in a confident and comfortable way. On that Theo Von Therapy everyday for two years now, you've helped change my life brother, much love......and GANG GANG!!!
#RIPBillyConforto
Not saying your sorry is an old thing it's it 1000s of self help books and lifestyle guru speech. if your ever delve into those things it's the most predominant cliché. For example never say I'm sorry I'm late. instead say thank you for waiting for me. That sort of thing..
@@royeaston6067 Cool info dude, as a person recently trying to fix myself I'm glad I found a place to hear it.
Your brother just being on the phone without saying anything is an amazing thought. What a powerful means to "be there" and a loved one to understand someone is there. One of your best podcasts to date. Thank you
I have no clue who Tony is but 3 minutes in and this is already my favorite TPW episode this year.
Theo can make anybody laugh man.. Except Riley, but we know Riley ain’t human.
He was talking about downloading the newest laughing software into Riley sometime soon
The second coming of Riley Martin. You CJF.
Riley Mau was immunized for laughter as a young child. PTL. gang.
This comment could come off as extremely racist lolol
Where the fuck did riley go lmao
What was so striking, was when Theo was talking about being driven to addiction by his own self loathing, was Tony fully understanding. His eyes said it all
This legit HELPED me. Thank you both!
As a punk kid Michigan fan i took joy in the fact that Tony Mandarich didn't live up to the hype in the NFL. As a mature adult, I feel like an asshole for ever taking pleasure in Tony's pain. I now find joy in how happy he seems to be with his place in this world. What a great dude
Theo grabbing a low key amazing guest. For guys in their 40's or 50's Tony is clutch.
You never know who will show up as a guest. This is a good one. Gang.
Man when Theo said “I’m like the baby and also the one reaching in the crib” it hit my soul.
You're a damn legend, Theo. Shout out to Tony as well, great guest, cool dude.
".. just the way the shelves were built"..
Boom! Well said. ❤
I definitely felt that when he said seeing the world in a different perspective when you get sober been sober 23 days
Right on Gabe!
@@auroraborealis13579 🤙🤙
Keep comin back brother
This blew my mind. I had conversations with myself while listening to this that were long overdue. Thank you.
love how no matter who Theo is talking to he get down to the roots of what we fear, love, miss, desire, and regret. We all go through similar emotions at some point in our lives, relating on those things are what makes us all human.
Hope everyone has a good day!
Gang gang
You, too, Boo! 😘
If you have any information on time traveling, please contact me, I can pay you in a future currency worth 35,000, for legitimate time traveling secrets, please DM me, Don't tell anyone else though
Thank you so much for this interview. I was a little boy in elementary school in Wisconsin and all the boys in class were happy to hear about Tony getting drafted. The Packers were pretty bad back then. I remember our old guidance counselor telling the class that it wasn't going to work out because he was too much "Hype" to make it in the Packers. Being a guy literally that size was very unusual, and the only other I knew of was "Refrigerator" Perry. Now all those guys are that big or bigger. One boy in class brought in an article for show and tell that was Tony's weekly grocery list. The years have clearly made him a very wise man.
I was one of those kids who hung around offering rides on my bike to Packer players during practices before it was cool. Tony was always one of the nicest players to us kids, he'd always give autographs and chat with us. I'm really happy to see him get his life together, and find happiness.
The top line of Theo's shirt lines up with the shirt of the cartoon behind him most of the show, very satisfying. Gang gang.
"I never got into painkillers, but the couple times I did...."
-Theo Von
Man, they cost me a lot of money, opportunities,,, lost a part of my life. They were too easy to get and too hard to turn down. People don’t take them as seriously as they do the harder drugs, but it’s a really nasty addiction.
@@M_mcin yeah man I understand, I was into them pretty heavy at one point too, that's why I think it's hilarious
This was an incredibly heartfelt and introspective episode for me. Miss you Dad, the man who I may be taller than, but "never bigger" than, you a legend Robin Wayne Nuttall, RIP. Also, Tony is as legit to a G as they get. Thank you Theo, Nick and Tony Mandarich.
I remember all the hype and controversy surrounding Tony....glad to hear he’s overcame and seems like a really down to earth cool guy. Thanks Theo and Tony
keep up the good work theo, you help me out a lot with your words brother.!!!
Brandon schwabb comin in THICCC onward daddy
Theo look like a volunteer librarian
Casey Anthony in the joint, you know she a hitter......
stop hahahah
If you wanna party I'm down. You have a babysitter though, right?
The library didn’t even ask for his help, he just keeps showing up fucking up the order of the books thinking he’s helping.
@@bobsmith1505 Absolutely 😇
Almost a year sober Jan 27
Damn boy this Gonna be a hitter
This was a fantastic interview Theo! Keep doing the damn thing daddy! Gang!
"I'm the baby & the one reaching into the crib" 👀
You know its going to be good, when Theo brings up Billy Conforto. I can only hope my bestfriend talks about me, if I die before him, like Theo does with Billy. Be carefu around them embankments, RIP
Gang shit. Tha is guys. This felt like a meeting. Did theo find a sponsor. If you did a recovery podcast, I bet it would blow up . God willing I'll have one year soberity this Saturday. You've helped me with your sharing. I appreciate you and have big love for you
Hope everyone is doing well! We are all family here at this podcast. Reach out here if you need help with anything, we are all here for each other! Gang gang!!!!
Thank you I needed to listen to this today too! You both made me stop in my tracks. Feels great now. Love from Newcastle 🇬🇧
Lifelong packer fan. It's hitting me in the feels seeing Mandrich doing well and being awesome
Incredible Bulk! gang gang
gang
One year sober today. I am glad this came on today.
Congrats! 🎉
eye_b_knowin thank you
This was bloody fantastic. Theo is killing the game right now.
Day 11 I started laughing again!!! Theo's face 😬😬😬 . LMFAO 😂😂
Honestly what the heck was he doing!!! 🤣
I just want to tell you Theo, and Tony too, that I've recently been trying hard to get sober, mostly because of a new job that might drug test me but also because I know it's something I need. Lately I've found myself thinking "as soon as I start this new job and get the test out of the way I'm gonna pick it back up".
But when you said someone out there is going to watch this and think "why not me? why can't I get sober and stay sober this time" I knew that someone you were talking about was me. I really needed to hear this episode and I really appreciate you guys and what you do.
525 days sober for me today.
excellent episode. couldnt stop listening
these are my favourite kind of episodes
this episode was beautiful, thank you theo, tony and co. GANG
This episode helped me alot GANG shit
Thank you gentlemen.
Dude looks like Devon laratts older bro
Theo always has the best guest Tony Freaking Mandarich
Tony is the type of guy that restores peace during these crazy times. Great guy, great podcast
Man Theo thank you so much for doing this podcast and being honest and open I had a whole paragraph wrote here but deleted it just want to say thanks for this one it made me feel a little bit better knowing I’m not the only one you’ll get threw it brother and we’ll be stronger on the other side
Theo you and I could talk for hours how disgusted with others morals we are!
Was listening to the audio version of this while at work, figured I'd save this one to watch on youtube. Something about seeing their face while talking about the dark arts makes it more impactful.
Well done Theo. Tony is legit and I appreciate his transparency. Thanks both of you for keeping the conversation open. Addiction is real and it ain't easy. I struggle daily and hearing people who have been on the mountain top, fallen and are still grinding, helps.
You may not be able to help everyone but if Tony's story helps one person, then it's worth it. Great show and thanks for the positivity. Gang!
Good shit, enjoyed the both of you guys
Awesome,,I hear the name TONY mandarin has and instantly remember him playing for the Green Bay packers when I was a kid..freakin awesome..
In this world of unreal
You boys throw down the real
Godspeed
Theos going to be even bigger than he is now sometime in the next few years for sure. Then, videos like these will get the views he deserves. As always, awesome podcast, Thanks Theo!
I hope theo will see this one day, but this episode is the one that changed my life. Today is the day I'm deciding to live for myself and quiting the things I need to quit. You give me more than you can imagine and God always knows how to speak to me through you. Watch every single minute of every podcast you do and don't doubt single second. Thanks for everything Rat King 👑
Growing up as a 23 year old Packer fan in WI, all I heard about Tony from my Dad was that he was the biggest bust ever. Considering who he was drafted around, that may be true, but it’s understandable considering everything he was going through. Props to you Tony for continuing to battle every day like the rest of us 🙌🏼
Theo, this is a fantastic interview. I really appreciate how honest and deep you are willing to go in regards to mental health, man. Keep up the great work. You, Tim Dillon, Bobby Lee, you guys are the greats of this generation of comics.
Oh Theo.. Canada loves you too ❤️❤️.. my heart goes out to you both..
Brother you don't know how inspriing it is to see you and your guests in the fellowship. Coming from a small town in Ireland it goes to show how universal addiciton is. God bless
This episode is in my top 10 for all of This Past Weekend episodes all time. Tony is a phenomenal man and guest on this episode, I knew nothing about him before watching this, but now am a fan of his. Gang Gang!
Does Greyblock Pizza deliver that California hitter too Canada? Just slide the box under the border i promise ill leave a tip, some altoid mints and a bottle of that canadian maple for your pancakes.
I read this in Theo’s voice.
I could feel this one, great podcast!
Thanks Theo and Tony. This was a really great show.
Beautiful episode. They both get each other & vibe well. Much needed episode today.
This was a good sode, them taboo hitters
We need a Riff Raff part 2 please
This episode was awesome. Thanks. Gang gang
Fantastic episode !!
Amazing conversation. One of my favorite episodes you’ve done. I can’t imagine how many people you’ve helped out just having this conversation. Gang gang!
Great episode, Theo. Love the positivity and realism that came out of this episode. Keep on trucking man you’re doing great
This was a great episode. Each interview you do just keeps getting better and better. Thankful for this podcast.
Why not me? I needed this. The first step is scary for me.
You got this. And, You can do it. Why not you
Love this episode!
The subject material was super dark on this one but theo has a way of making anything funny lmao this is a great episode
“Damn.. that’s social studies”
Such an awesome episode. Never heard of this guy (not a huge sports fan) and I just couldn’t stop listening. Theo you are such an inspiration. I don’t think you realize what you bring to this world. Thank you. ❤️
Beautiful conversation, this is why we love theo, honesty
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gang
What a great episode! Tony and Theo are both as salt of the earth as it gets.
What a super cool honest guy. And funny.
I grew up in Green Bay and he was the man back in the day. Packer Legend
I grew up in Wisconsin and I was 12 years old when Tony was drafted. We PASSED on Barry Sanders to take this offensive lineman that busts out of GB in 3 years. He was roided out of his skull and famously said he wanted to beat the shit out of Mike Tyson. He's the opposite of a Packer Legend he's a Packer embarrassment. We'd have been better off drafting Billy Conferto.
@@Wallyworld30 Haha. I didn't say his legend was one of glory. He was a Wildman. I was born in 85, so I don't remember his playing days. But I do remember hearing a lot about him through the 90s. The 1989 draft we took him #2 passing Barry Sanders. I remember in the 90s always thinking about how huge of a mistake that was and what could have been. But who knows. Maybe if they got Barry the 90s would have been different and their receivers wouldn't have gotten the shine and opportunities they did. They still had solid RBs and FBs through the 90s.
@@closinginonclosure Due to the Butterfly Effect if we Draft Sanders in 1989 their is a damn good chance we never trade for Favre in 1992. Funny thing in 1997 Favre and Sanders Tied for MVP. With that being Favre's 3rd consecutive MVP award.
If it comes down to choosing between Favre and Barry I'll take Favre every time. Favre changed the Franchise from being a bunch of loveable losers in the 80's to a Perennial Playoff team for the past 3 Decades.
@@Wallyworld30 Interesting thought. If I'd take Favre over Sanders every time as well. Now Favre was a real hero in GB. The city loved the whole team but Favre was special compared to entire NFL. Majkowski wasn't missed one bit. The Packers became a real force. They had a ton of amazing players to throught the team for rest of the 90s and early 2000s. Desmond Howard breaking records on specifical teams. Great receivers in Sharpe, Brooks, Freeman, Risen, and others. Chewy at TE. Defensive monsters in Reggie White, Gilbert Brown. Both O like and D line were solid. George Koonce, Leroy Butler, Craig Newton, Doug Evans...so many great players man.
I feel so lucky to have grown up in that era. I'd ride my bike to practice every day. The locker rooms were at the stadium and they practiced across the parking lot and across the street from the practice field. After practice the players would walk back to the locker room or if you let them, they'd ride your bike and you'd get on your pegs and carry their helmet and shoulder pads while they biked. I had a couple players who got to know me and would wait for me and use my bike. Darren Sharper was one of those guys. Met him his rookie year. Kinda crazy what happened with him but he was a great player. I have a huge collection of gloves, wristbands, a couple jerseys, a facemask hand towels from Favre and Steve Bono, and even a pair of Shoes for Andre Risen. All signed, and tons of signed cards. Best of all, I got to go in on practice one day and as I was a quarterback, I got to hang with Brett and throw the ball. Not sure why I shared that story. Haha. You seem to be a big fan so I thought you may like it. Definitely some of my best memories growing up.
@@Wallyworld30 Damn right! I loved Scud. He'd just launch himself through the air helmet first and flatten people. He was my dads favorite player when he played for GB. Chuck really was a monster. It really seemed like he was trying to hurt people or end lives. I remember that SI cover too. With his hand on his chin. Haven't thought about that in years! Haha. I didn't know that about his footage and highlights. That's some bullshit. I celebrate those big tackles. They're getting too soft. The game as a whole used to be more violent.
As a man in recovery. This was a beautiful episode. Gang gang Amen
thanks guys, helpin me thru a tough night, much love
What an authentic person and what a great conversation