JRE 1954 · June 27, 2024

Bert Kreischer

comedyfilmpodcasts

Who is Bert Kreischer?

Bert Kreischer is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor known for his high-energy performances and storytelling comedy. He hosts the popular podcasts 'The Bertcast' and 'Two Bears, One Cave' with Tom Segura, and runs the YouTube cooking show 'Something's Burning.' Kreischer has built a massive following across multiple platforms and continues to expand his comedy empire with Netflix specials and film projects.

🌐 Website

Topics and Timestamps

01Bert discusses his upcoming Netflix comedy special 'Bert Kreischer: Razzle Dazzle' premiering March 14
02His new movie 'The Machine' hits wide release on May 25
03Conversation about his podcasting success with 'The Bertcast' and '2 Bears, 1 Cave'
04Discussion about his YouTube cooking show 'Something's Burning' and content creation
05Insights into comedy touring and the current state of stand-up
06Behind-the-scenes stories from his acting and entertainment ventures
▶Discussing the upcoming Netflix special 'Bert Kreischer: Razzle Dazzle'0:05:00
▶Stories about 'The Machine' movie and transitioning into acting0:20:00
▶The success of '2 Bears, 1 Cave' podcast with Tom Segura0:45:00
▶Behind-the-scenes of 'Something's Burning' and YouTube content creation1:10:00
▶Insights into modern comedy touring and podcast dynamics1:45:00

The Show

Bert Kreischer rolls into the studio fresh off promoting some major projects that showcase his evolution as an entertainer. The guy's been grinding hard between his comedy special for Netflix and getting his movie into theaters, which is a testament to how much he's managed to build his brand beyond just stand-up. 'The Machine' hitting wide release in May represents a significant step into acting, and it's interesting to hear how he balances that with maintaining relevance in comedy.

The podcast game clearly runs deep for Bert. Between 'The Bertcast' and '2 Bears, 1 Cave' with Tom Segura, he's created these spaces where he can just be himself and let conversations breathe. There's something about the long-form format that allows comedians to connect with audiences in ways traditional comedy doesn't. You get the raw Bert, not just the polished stage version. His YouTube cooking show 'Something's Burning' adds another dimension to what he's doing, proving he's willing to experiment with different content formats and actually succeed at them.

What makes Bert interesting is that he didn't just stick to one lane. A lot of comedians build their entire identity on a single thing, but Bert's been smart about diversifying while staying authentic to who he is. Whether he's yelling about his crazy Russian father stories on stage, riffing with Tom on a podcast, or cooking something on camera, there's a consistent energy and honesty that people respond to. That's not easy to maintain across multiple platforms and mediums.

The Netflix special 'Bert Kreischer: Razzle Dazzle' represents another checkpoint in his career where he's capturing where he's at right now as a performer. These specials are snapshots of comedians at particular moments, and for Bert, this seems to be a moment where he's carved out real influence in the comedy world. He's got the podcast audience, the YouTube audience, people who follow him on social media, and traditional comedy fans who still go see him on stage.

What you get with conversations like this is perspective on how the entertainment industry has changed for comedians. Bert came up in a different era, but he's adapted better than most to the podcast explosion and digital content creation. He's not bitter about how things have changed or dismissive of new platforms. He's just figured out how to make all of it work together as one cohesive brand.

Best Quotes

“I've been really fortunate to build this across multiple platforms without losing what makes the comedy work”

— Bert Kreischer