Perplexity x Theo Von’s This Past Weekend

Curiosity has a new co-host.

Today we’re announcing a new partnership with The Roost Podcast Network and Theo Von’s hit show, “This Past Weekend.” Our partnership pairs one of the world’s most famously inquisitive minds with the AI-powered answer engine built for people who are curious.

If you’ve ever listened to Theo Von, you’re familiar with the moments of spontaneity and curiosity that make him a joy to listen to. Those impulsive, unscripted detours, when suddenly a question comes to mind and Theo asks “Can we look that up?” Those moments resonate because all of us are curious. 

Starting today, Perplexity will power these “look it up” moments to deliver accurate and trustworthy answers on-screen for Theo, his guests, and his fans. 

This isn’t a typical ad spot or podcast sponsor shoutout. Perplexity’s presence is baked in. Perplexity is integrated directly into the flow of the conversation, because curiosity is a natural part of all conversation.  

Theo’s curiosity is never staged or scripted, so our answers are always organic. No more Theo or team digging through endless blue links. No more results, just instant, accurate answers.

Theo and his team wanted an answer partner that could keep up with the show’s signature pace, unpredictability, and off-the-cuff questions. The result? Theo puts it best:

“We get so many moments where I just want an answer, in the moment, while staying in the flow of things,” said Theo. “As I’ve been using Perplexity it became clear that I should be using this not just in my life but in the show too.”

“Theo’s natural curiosity has propelled him to the top of the podcast charts and inspired millions of people to ask more of the world around them,” said Dmitry Shevelenko, Perplexity’s Chief Business Officer. “This partnership is a natural way to show how the greatest minds don’t have the most answers, they have the most questions.”

With Perplexity supporting the show, every tangent and every rabbit hole is now powered by accurate, trustworthy answers. It’s culture-shaping curiosity, supercharged by an AI-powered answer engine. And for millions of listeners? It’s simply the future of how we ask, answer, and explore.