King of the Hill lead Hank Hill does a new interview with podcaster Theo Von

Hank Hill, the propane salesman and central character of King of the Hill, has stepped into podcasting with an appearance on Theo Von’s show, This Past Weekend.

The clip, released by the official King of the Hill Twitter account with the caption “Theo Von sits down with Hank Hill to talk shop and sockets,” quickly drew attention online. It brought together fans of the long-running animated series and listeners of one of today’s most popular podcasts.

In the episode, Hill remained true to his persona, discussing propane, tools, and family life. Von, known for his loose and unpredictable style, guided the conversation with humor that contrasted with Hill’s steady delivery. The result was a crossover that highlighted how fictional characters can find new life on modern platforms.

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King of the Hill character Hank Hill makes his first podcast appearance

The episode began with Hill mid-explanation, not realizing the recording was underway.

“And that's the difference between a hex socket and a pass-through socket. Anyway, just uh, let me know when the interview's starting,” he said.

Von responded,

“Oh, we been rolling.”

Hill accepted the surprise and introduced himself to the format:

“Well, thank you too, Theo. This is my first time being on a podcast.”

When asked if he listened to any podcasts, Hill mentioned just one:

“The Propane Resource Council podcast hosted by Chet Murray.”

Von admitted he hadn’t heard of it, prompting Hill to add,

“Oh, well, Chet's a real character, I tell you what.”

The exchange set the tone for the rest of the conversation: practical insights from Hill paired with Von’s casual humor, creating a dynamic that worked for both audiences.

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Propane, family, and Louisiana stories in King of the Hill style

As expected, propane became a main topic. Von asked if it was considered

“upper echelon gas,”

and Hill replied plainly,

“Yes.”

When Von joked that some people called propane “zesty diesel” and asked how “high” it could get someone, Hill clarified,

“Uh, the only recreational use for propane is for family activities such as frying up a turkey on Thanksgiving.”

Von shared a story from his Louisiana childhood:

“Me and my cousin Boogie, we used to ride our bikes behind the city mosquito sprayers and catch a buzz off those fumes, daddy, you feel me?”

Hill responded,

“No. Uh, anyway, you said you're from Louisiana? My neighbor Bill is from Louisiana. Did you ever run across any of the Dauterives?”

Von claimed he had, saying,

“Yes, I did. A guy named Gilbert Dauterive.” Hill replied, “That's Bill's cousin.”

The conversation then shifted to family promotions. Hill read an ad for his son’s restaurant:

“Robata Chain is Dallas's only German-Japanese fusion restaurant, where East meets worst, as in bratwurst. Ugh. I think he wrote this himself.” Von commented, “Sounds beautiful.”

Hill also mentioned his wife, saying,

“Oh, uh, that's my wife Peggy. She's reminding me to talk about her.”

Von replied,

“Yeah, whatever, man. We got three hours.”

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How King of the Hill blends fiction with modern podcast media

The collaboration reflects how fictional characters are crossing into real-world formats. For King of the Hill, which originally aired from 1997 to 2010 and continues to have an active fan base, the clip brought nostalgia into a new space. For Von, whose podcast often blends humor with unconventional guests, the interview provided fresh material without changing his usual approach.

Even as the episode wandered into lighter subjects, Hill remained consistent with his character. Toward the end, he circled back to tools:

“You see, the pass-through socket is best used in those type of situations I was talking about earlier, where a hex socket is impractical.”

The release of the clip on the official Twitter account reinforced its purpose as both entertainment and promotion. By captioning it,

"Theo Von sits down with Hank Hill to talk shop and sockets," the show positioned the interview as a natural extension of Hill’s world rather than a break from it.

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Hank Hill’s appearance on Theo Von’s podcast offered a mix of animated tradition and modern podcasting. The conversation covered propane, family references, and even a restaurant ad from Bobby, while allowing Von to add his own storytelling style.

All episodes of King of the Hill are available on Hulu.