Thirty years ago, “Road Rules” sent camera-friendly kids on a first-of-its-kind road trip, turbocharging the reality TV machine that feeds culture today.

Theo Von, born Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is a 45-year-old stand-up comedian and podcaster who did an extended one-on-one podcast interview with Trump during the presidential campaign ...

Theo Von, though not a cast member on any of the show's 33 seasons, was on a spin-off called "Road Rules" in 2000. He appeared on several related competition shows on MTV over the next few years.