#676 - Billy Strings
Summary
Billy Strings joins Theo Von to discuss his new album and tour, sharing wild stories from his Michigan youth. They recount chaotic teenage parties, the tragic loss of friends to addiction, and local legends like the "Mole Man." The conversation also covers UFC, childhood fears of werewolves, and a prank where Strings' dad scared him with a wolf mask.
Topics discussed
Curad Naturals advertisement
High school memories: Prom and fake parties
Friend's struggle with drugs and family stability
Video game night and the broken Xbox incident
Kevin's head injury and skateboarding mishaps
MMA fighting experiences and strange spectators
Tragic overdose of a fearless skateboarder friend
Eccentric locals: The bicycle rider and backyard builder
Animal behavior and mourning in nature
PrizePix and MoonPay advertisements
Family tragedies and the Wolfman movie fear
Childhood fears: Halloween, pedophiles, and trauma
Breaking leg backstage and hospital chaos
Ketamine experience and managing pain medication
Recovery from leg injury and legal disclaimer
BetterHelp advertisement
Drug addiction realization and quitting weed
Aunt Deb's wild life and family deaths
Father's legacy and grandfather's moonshining past
Quitting weed to be present for his son
Meeting Stephen Wilson Jr. and parental love
Healing childhood through fatherhood
Perspective on hardship and Chicago boat tour
Meeting and playing with Bob Dylan
Playing with Edgar Winter and musical influences
New album art and making a film with David Spade
Mountain Dew segment and road trip recommendations
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