The Daily Stoic Bert Kreischer Has a Stoicism Problem
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Jan 28, 2026 
Bert Kreischer, high-energy stand-up comedian and podcast host known for Free Bert, wrestles with Stoicism and why it feels unnatural to him. He shares wild life stories, struggles with criticism and FOMO, and debates whether an extrovert can practice Stoic discipline. Conversation also touches on boundaries with social media and surprising takes on Seneca and Nero.
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Phone Call That Started It All
- Tom called Ryan from his bus and said Bert thinks Stoicism is stupid, which led to this conversation.
- Bert admits he initially rolled his eyes at Marcus Aurelius and Stoic ideas he saw online.
Stoicism As Practical Control
- Ryan defines Stoicism: you can't control external events but you control your responses.
- He frames Stoic virtues as practical tools: courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom.
The Waterfall Rappel That Became Material
- Bert recounts falling off a waterfall while rappelling for a TV episode and nearly breaking his back.
- He used that real event as the basis for material in his Netflix show Free Bert.
