Theo and Bobby Open Up About Their Childhoods

[@alexanderyek2898]

Theo look like that kid who would visit your house and reject a glass of water but later you catch him drinking out of the faucet.

[@5Starallstar2010]

Damn, this hit way too hard

[@k8oclock]

yeah

[@zexji3728]

Damn so heart breaking….

[@John-st1tg]

Wow you just gut punched me lmao

[@Ambervert95]

This is a Theo comment. Well done 😂

[@kathygardnermsrd876]

It’s really a beautiful thing to see Bobby tell such a heartbreaking story and then express that he is proud of himself because that is a hard thing for a lot of us to say. You are a warrior, Bobby!

[@Justin1020304]

Right? Proud of him. Definitely could relate a lot to what he said

[@richpleh8695]

‘Twas dope

[@tileavenue6911]

Bobby is such a nice guy. Khalyla, huge witch

[@allanmoore3610]

You know its a made up story right?! It all just goes with his image.

[@Kanza535]

@@tileavenue6911 bro shut up. Bobby's a grown man, we gotta stop blaming Khalyla for everything wrong with their relationship.

[@victoria6030]

When Theo said “I thought Tom.” With complete sincerity - I lost it. Never was able to find it either.

[@theadventuresofgoldenbear5607]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pjanglessmith2554]

I feel like these two are two of the realest people who do podcasts. I would bare my soul to these two

[@misterdinkly]

And bobby would bear his Seoul right back

[@myckeee]

Without Bobby and Theo I wouldn’t be sober for 12 months. Thankful for these guys.

[@lacksleep424]

Ayyy my dude nice! I didn't even know they were sober

[@Becca_Lynn]

Congratulations!

[@bikibaws]

good job sir. respect.

[@baTonkaTruck]

Awesome job man. I’m 3y sober and got inspired by Theo’s video. Keep doing the work, and when you get that feeling, ask for help, and that includes watching inspirational videos from guys like these.

[@myckeee]

@@baTonkaTruck I agree! Was it the video on why Theo got sober where he talks about his relationship with his father? That one I have saved too and watch/listen to every once in a while. Also, great job!

[@ni_tai]

This is what real friendship between men is. Most of us only have 1 or 2 good friends that we can ever confide in like this, but these two are doing it in private but also publishing it publicly. Theo & Bobby are true friends because they can exchange thoughts this way. I am lucky to have 2 friends that I can be like this with. Cherish your friends bros, and also ladies. Anything this genuine is worth maintaining.

[@Boofbonic]

youre 100% right but Bobby is like this all the time, dudes an open book

[@1.21gigawatts2]

That story about Bobby's cat really resonated with me. I was bullied viciously as a kid but I always had my Bullmastiff Zulu to come home for comfort. I still remember his big, slobbery tongue licking my face from chin to forehead. One day when I came home Zulu was missing. When I asked mom she said he had ran away and this devastated me. Decades later I find out that he didn't runaway, he was given to another family. My only friend was taken away from me and now all that was left was getting the shit beat out of me. It has taken me years to forgive my mom for what she did. Shit... thanks for the tears Bobby.

[@PurgPurg]

You should know that forgiveness isn’t necessary and it’s not the only way to move on. There’s this belief in media that forgiveness is like the “final stage” of the grieving process when it comes to the trauma brought on to you by another person, but that’s not really true. Obviously though it’s your choice either way, if you want to forgive her, forgive her of course

[@vegandolls]

your mom is a hoe you should never forgive her

[@jonwu]

The disbelief Theo had when he thought Tom lived to 80 years 😂

[@ThinkerBella1]

😄 😄 😄

[@TheRaysfan22]

even read the comments before watching and still caught me off guard how he reacted to hearing “80 years old”

[@ff2154]

Bruh....

[@user-im6ld5yr7r]

Smh, I thought he was talking about the cat too 😅

[@actionfaction2558]

Theo’s child like wonder is part of his appeal…

[@asalane20]

I'm here for these dudes normalizing honesty, emotional openness, and empathy.

[@Kelly-nt2rq]

If you need to hear this from a mom.... You are loved Theo. You are brilliant and so talented. We are so proud of you.

[@Half-a-biscuitcom]

What about bobby🥺

[@joeybader8342]

"Can you dress like you sell time shares at a carnival?" is just a spectacular line.

[@4Everlast]

The last such line was, "I felt like i was a cryptocurency." when asked how he felt doing Ketamine therapy.

[@aereid6]

My dad pulled an egg out of my pet bird and killed it.... I still don't know why he did that or what really happened but he's a sick monster. Haven't spoken to him since I left home. Generational trauma ends with me. I'm sober, I'm a high school teacher, and I'm working hard in therapy to come back to myself. Thank you Bobby and theo for being so honest and vulnerable that truly takes immense courage! Love yall keep healing and shining your light ✨️

[@hanscastorp1945]

Keep it up, girl.

[@euroyen420]

Maybe he was just trying to feed his ungrateful family, breakfast.. eggs in the store are expensive!

[@lavenderkisses9461]

Damn-I’m sorry-you’re amazing!!!

[@emilysilver9844]

I was recently diagnosed at 40 with a condition that is attributable to the abuse I experienced in childhood. The anger is so painful and the love for ur parents never stops - thanks so much for sharing.

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

Try eating some mushrooms. They'll help.

[@emilysilver9844]

@@pingpongpaddlehead lol they did hahaha and thanks

[@hanscastorp1945]

@@emilysilver9844 curious to know what it is, if you don't mind sharing

[@emilysilver9844]

@@hanscastorp1945 DID

[@hanscastorp1945]

@@emilysilver9844 Sorry to hear. It sounds very difficult.

[@DDrAAkEE]

I relate to these two honestly. I understand how they feel. Everyone has family problems. Dope video.

[@mikenunya6031]

Its so beautiful that we get to witness something as personal as this between two good friends. It makes me feel so much less lonely. Thanks theo and bobby

[@ApexCdHD]

I loved hearing these two open up. Two men who usually have me in tears laughing nearly had he tearing up with such relatable stories was strangely reassuring. What legends

[@JonnyUnderrated]

Bobby is so honest with his story there at the start. Thats a harsh loss at an age in a young man's life that he desperately needs a WIN. Also he literally had NO one to back him up afterwards. He had to take that one all internally...even his kitty wasnt there for him to tell it to. Thats sad dude, I fell that deep. Really glad to hear that his love of animals continues though~ ! ! People who love animals are the best people , more empathetic ,patient,loving,caring and understanding. People who love animals realize that they have a lot to teach US, we use them so much but they can teach us a lot of things in this World too.

[@Nerdemocat]

I appreciate the honesty between them

[@karencampbell2410]

Same. Unresolved anger towards my mother who was violent, abusive and an alcoholic. When she died I was relieved. I went through substance abuse and now I am totally sober and stronger for it. True - made me resilient and a warrior. Have my own business and love my life.

[@ThanamasLuv]

It's always the ones who brighten our day that hurt the most. I love Bobby and Theo and love how real they are.

[@natalielang91]

Loving you guys together! There is such a comfortability and genuine vibe.

[@muddyblunts7187]

@@JonnyUnderrated that’s kinda fucking weird if you ask me but ok

[@JesseMonster]

Theo is a pretty good guy, besides the fact that he tries fucking Bobby's wife all the time. Yeah.

[@capitaldistrictcourtblock2016]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Embrace your experiences . They have made you who you are. Thankful and grateful.

[@TimSmith-db1iu]

THANK YOU both for using your platform for not only comedy but this exact type of dialogue. It's so damn important and I believe it takes a lot of courage to discuss this. Not only to discuss the process of breaking generational trauma and resiliency, but normalizing and modeling men being vulnerable and talking about what they are actually experiencing inside. It will save lives.

[@candacesmith4832]

Trying to deal with my childhood trauma and being on my own since I was 14. Have to take breaks from everything and everyone to regulate my feelings. Shit is too hard at times, but I'm working through it. Proud of myself for all the things I've accomplished on my own. Just now can feel that way about myself.

[@chrissugg6781]

Jiujitsu will help a lot.

[@jennifermurphy2226]

Virtual hug

[@candacesmith4832]

@@jennifermurphy2226 💜

[@kidsrangesucks]

Proud of you, keep doing your best. It's hard out here

[@TheJunglecrab]

Candace. Smith.

[@psyfiles7351]

Such a beautiful friendship these two

[@898voo]

I’m extremely proud of both of them. I come from similar circumstances of both of them. They both beat the odds and I hope that they have important people in their lives that are there to celebrate them indefinitely. They truly deserve all the great things in life.

[@CezaMVO]

Bobby and Theo always bare it all for us. Which can be therapeutic but also be so exhausting being judged by everyone. Good to see both of them are doing better

[@MysticMandy3]

This is my favorite kind of Bobby. I love when he’s funny with Andrew but there’s something so authentic and real about him sharing his trauma that I relate to on a personal level and I really love and enjoy.

[@dani-ol5xb]

They have the best chemistry and friendship. Love these two

[@theman254dea3]

I love you bobby. You are a reminder to me how cruel this world can be to those who don’t deserve it. I’ve been through pain but nothing close to what you felt. I really hope you’re doing good despite the breakup

[@crazyclean212]

Man I love Theo and Bobby and how they have grown as men they give me so much relief

[@ibonn85]

These two being genuine with each other absolutely made my day. Salute, gentlemen! 😎👍

[@belindabruce5977]

When I clicked on this I did not think for a minute that this would be exactly what I needed to listen to right now. 2 people I have never met just made me feel like, whoa these guys get me they really get me. Theo n Bobbie thank u for being the you's that you are!!! Respect

[@awarsen]

Theo and Bobby good souls

[@ethanwagner17]

Bobby is a straight warrior he should definitely be proud of himself

[@BarryB.Benson]

This podcast completely changed my POV of Bobby. This dude is a fucking soldier and he should be very proud of where he is today

[@StayMadNobodycares]

People say they like me, But what they don't know is that I can barely live. The damage might form people into good people, funny people, understanding people, but sometimes we don't get stronger from it. Pain doesn't make anyone stronger, that's the biggest lie ever told. Never give up though.

[@kevmoful]

If struggle doesn’t make you stronger then you are doing it wrong . Get rid of that victimhood mentality and things will change. Don’t allow yourself to go into self pity , that’s not the way. Weakness is not going to make you feel better. If your circle supports your weakness get rid of them , they are only enabling you.

[@armorykittington]

Never heard Bobby talk about self-love. That's so rad to hear, especially from him lol

[@vanessafernandez-herak6209]

This video is so accurate ♥️♥️♥️ some days I have so much anger about things I’ve experienced in my childhood, but I know my mom had it worse. And at the end of the day I wouldn’t have changed a thing either… the trauma was part of the molding of who I am today. So weird to say- but I love knowing that I’m not alone in the healing journey ♥️♥️

[@ryanderek4961]

It’s good to hear these truths that so many people share

[@ponia6688]

Beautiful work guys. Open. Honest.

[@JonnyUnderrated]

Dare I add... *SEXY* ?

[@kristiwilliams6518]

I had that happen to me with several dogs and cat's. One day they're there, you name them and love them....you wake up and their gone. Basically my parent's just didn't want to pay for the vet bills. Also 20 school's in 11yrs of Elementary got them a better tax break

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

11yrs of elementary? How so?

[@BiIlDipperIy]

@@BUKWulfSh0t probably including "middle" school as some would call it. A lot of schools have them integrated or at least the same building. Idk, grades are super weird now too since I've been in school lol.

[@mikenunya6031]

I'm sorry Kristi. I hope you're doing ok now

[@kristiwilliams6518]

@@BUKWulfSh0t hahaha!! That part was a joke!!

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

@@kristiwilliams6518 🤣🤣🤣you dork!

[@riffraffrichard]

Good on you Bobby, you bring people a lot of joy and happiness to people and you’re totally right it’s so easy to turn to addictions when bad things happen. You done well to push forward and use all your amazing talents for good!

[@mercenery1232]

Same thing happened to me when my aunt died. We were next door neighbour all my live . So, when she died I felt nothing. She's not evil ,she was just a human with human conditions that did nothing to better herself and shitty to us her nefew.

[@lavenderkisses9461]

The way Theo listens is legit-great listener

[@mohammedabdul2149]

Totally feel you bobby! I grew up overseas. Same thing happened to me, I got a puppy when I was a kid and my mom let it go one day when I was in school, when I got back and found out I was sad. I still remember everything vividly.

[@r97neal]

You can tell that Bobby has truly been through a lot of damage in his life by the way he laughs after telling these stories. A broken kid who found something he loves to distract himself.

[@shawnb8167]

It sucks when you’ve lost the feelings from the hart at young age , but you have still try to feel and love ❤️

[@user-uh5tb9er4o]

awww Bobby, that is so painful, friend... i am sorry you felt that and experienced that... sending you big hugs and love

[@CorridorJ]

These two are great together. Theo doesn’t expect Bobby to be on all the time and I bet Bobby appreciates that. So that means he can talk about meaningful things Sincerely without needing to joke all the time.

[@TL-ph6cu]

These two are amazing together

[@jralanmorgan]

I hate hoe much I relate to Bobby. This breaks my heart but also leaves me hopeful.

[@damann9076]

How the add plays right as Bobby gets emotional 😂 true comedy

[@robinwooberry8949]

love the honesty in this video

[@JonnyUnderrated]

love your comment Robin ! Keep it up lad

[@robinwooberry8949]

@@JonnyUnderrated Thanks Bro

[@maxsiehier]

Bobby is absolutely right about what he turned into versus what most people with his upbringing become. It's easy to forget that he's a top tier comedian and judge him for the issues he has.

[@fin1580]

When I was born (Bosnia 1999) my parents fostered a baby goat & I grew up with him. I could sit on his back & he never charged me - he did everyone else. He ended up as dinner..

[@grekygrek]

Someone said that the way we speak to ourselves is based mostly upon the way our parents treated us as children. I am really hateful and hard on myself. I understand Bobby's feelings of powerlessness and the whole not existing thing....but i still kinda have the invisibility thing going.

[@jzen1455]

I am my worst critic. My mom used to yell at me for being sick. Asian parents syndrome should be in the DSM.

[@Kelly-uw1xr]

I was like that too, I’m working on it on therapy. Literally making a mistake and calling myself dumb and an idiot and then stopping and being like “no, I just made a mistake. I’m human, it’s fine”

[@grekygrek]

@@Kelly-uw1xr I'm glad you're finding the way to treat yourself with love, like everyone should. There's already enough hate, we should at least be able to like ourselves lol.

[@grekygrek]

@@jzen1455 i agree, i believe that parents that are too hard on kids can legitimate give them PTSD.....obvi we can't say APS lol as it's a stereotype that only Asian parents are strict and ridiculous, but id say we call it "Angry parents who want to live vicariously thru their kids" syndrome lol

[@MissTN3333]

This is so refreshing coming from these two. ❤️

[@suburbanwhitedad7338]

This is so goddamned deep. Holy shit ive never seem them so serious.

[@michaeljameshughes8358]

Yinz are killin' it... definitely inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I can relate to both stories but kinda the opposite of Bobby's. I grew up with dogs and started having major sneezing fits. Eventually went in to get allergies checked out. Mom never shared the results. Continued to have severe allergy attacks until later on when I was out on my own. I also did this weird thing for the longest time where I'd scratch the back of my throat with my tongue and unknowingly did it in my sleep. Friends said it sounded like I was coughing up a hairball. Definitely allergic to certain breeds of dogs... Sorry to hear about Tom that must've been rough.

[@Tennant.brennan]

So tragic but look how they turn it into something great and something better and something healing. Kudos you decided to , love animals give them beautiful, lives and express yourself and make others laughter instead of being drug addict .

[@TimSmith-db1iu]

I'm so proud of you Bobby!!

[@Thehomelessathlete]

if i had bobbys childhood id have had no shot

[@JonnyUnderrated]

you could have struck it bigtime by playing the lott0 tho! Then you would be a rich man lalalalala

[@Thehomelessathlete]

LoL

[@penillipun]

Same thing happend to me . Came back home from summer camp and my dad took my dog to the pound. I will never forget it.

[@xanselmox]

Love you Bobby! Stay golden.

[@MrJesseBell]

You are a warrior bobby. That means something coming from a martial artist.

[@hugo19jr]

Good job reflecting guys. 👍

[@JonnyUnderrated]

They didnt even use any mirrors!

[@hugo19jr]

@@JonnyUnderrated I hope this gets the recognition it deserves

[@jimmyjamb-h4281]

Bobby looks like the most huggable guy out there

[@davidcook680]

My cousin told me my dad had died a couple years before he was telling me. For a split second I was sad. It went away quickly. My cousin was really upset. I looked at him. Said I haven't seen the man in over ten years. So honestly i don't care. He was a psychopathic emotionlessness man. I can count on two hands. The amount of sentences he ever said to me. I didn't exist to him. He refered to me as your child or it. I was in rehab years ago. The councilor ask me. What would you say it he said he loved you. I laughed and said he never has or would. I'm not playing make believe

[@carlareilly6594]

Oh my goodness, Bobby, that is so sad about your kitten!

[@person3538]

I think these guys are way smarter than they often come across

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Great video. 👍. Nice to see a serious convo with some comedy mixed in between these two.

[@cupofsadge8359]

Bobby - Forgiving someone isnt about one person granting reprieve for another. "Forgiving someone" is an ironic phrase because what forgiving someone is, is the forgiver being able to internalize and make sense of events. The actual "forgiving" portion has nothing to do with the other person and all to do with the affected person. Just because you have unresolved issues with your deceased dad doesnt mean they will forever go unresolved. Discovering then understanding a reason(s) for it all is completely up to you.

[@jeremyweiss206]

1 love Bobby Lee made me think for a sec about my life n it's like I just went back in time

[@w_matheny3030]

Digging the Louisiana map Theo. Viewing from Hammond, La.

[@dyllancole8793]

When Bobby told told Theo “he was 80 years old” I def thought he meant the cat hahaha

[@msd3879]

7:50 that hit me in the gut 😢

[@astralfluxaf]

This made me tear up a bit… I relate to Bobby a ton.

[@KRA805]

Bobby literally has a villain backstory.

[@Justin1020304]

Best combination in existence

[@AyitaIam]

Totally relate to Bobby...had a very strict father... remember when I came home from school and my dog Bimbo was gone. He was a mutt that only liked me, but ill never 4get that. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats. 😄

[@matthuntdaug]

This is why Bobby Lee is THE real deal man.

[@blizz3166]

We are fucking proud of you too Bobby!

[@babyshooz]

I too, thought Tom lived until 80 😂 that transition from Tom to dad was confusing lol I got you Theo!

[@gxfr795]

1:06 Lord forgive me I died… ‘HE NO LONGER HERRE😳’

[@badassmother1426]

In 1988 My dad called me at work to tell me he had our 23 year old cat put down. He walked in on her peeing on the rug next to her litter box, so that was it for her. He'd never called me at work before, no one ever called me at work, we weren't allowed phone calls. I was working in the mail room at National Arbor day foundation.

[@rddc408]

I legit would of slapped the shit out of your dad

[@resol_beats]

5:00 that's that power talk 🙌💯💯💯

[@mollygraves5558]

I love when men open up to each other

[@shawnb8167]

Theo and Bobby , brothers from other mother’s 👍✌️👌👌😎

[@grantgolden2477]

Such a gem

[@liamwilson6205]

I've got a shit relationship with my Mum never met or even seen my Dad, was always an issue if i asked about why "I don't want to talk about this" I was a kid at the time and was as embarrassing as it is scared of her so mostly that was it subject done for a year or 2. I'm her only child, just me and her and I swear to god I fucking love my Mum so so much, made me cry if she was upset crying but I've had enough of trying to have a relationship with her it's a complete 1 way street i really can't waste anymore energy with it. 2 Christmas dinners in a row she has waited until the food was literally coming out of the over to start a fucking argument over NOTHING both time's I've tried to leave it asked her to not ruin the day and she just soldier's on it's so draining and tbh it's really very upsetting to me. She has no loyalty to me either I had a serious situation where my ex stopped me seeing my daughter for 7 months, worst experience of my life really scary how easily she was able to do it aswell and I come to find out she told my daughters mum to not let me see her 🤷‍♂️ that was it as far as I'm concerned. Trying to make my little girl have my life 2.0. It's mad having a parent not love you it's had a deep almost concrete negative effect on me I'm 30 years old now haven't asked her for a thing for about 8 year's. Hug your kid's people haha. Need good friends you can chat to if you need to like these 2 jesters

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

His impression of his dad is so funny. "He no longer here!"

[@alright881]

“I thought Tom” the funniest thing ever said today

[@dcashio]

Bobby's story of the cat is simuliar to mine. However, I never got a cat because I was told my entire life I was allergic. My parents past away when I was 16, and it wasn't until 24 where I found out I don't have any allergies. Makes me wonder what's true.

[@jasonjones9590]

I thought he was talking aboiut the cat too.

[@nickparker5200]

Man I love Bobby

[@Kinobambino]

This was beautiful

[@udawg34]

"Can you dress like you sell time shares at a carnival?" makes me laugh harder and harder the longer I think about it

[@JustinPogue]

Not sure why there's not a show on one of the premium services that features Theo Von as a therapist.

[@vcotta2012]

I love my son's cats. I literally spend thousands of dollars on my son's cats to keep them in our family. I've sacrificed so much just to keep my son happy. I don't understand people who treat their children that way.