2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer The Summer Bears Phone It In w/ Stavros Halkias & Chris Distefano | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
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Aug 25, 2025 
Stavros Halkias, a popular stand-up comedian known for his engaging humor, and Chris Distefano, a vibrant comic and podcast host, bring the fun as they fill in for Tom and Bert. They hilariously roast their absence while sharing wild tales about parenting anxiety and the hilarious challenge of dealing with chaotic family life. The duo even dives into the absurdity of bribing cops with pie! Their send-off is marked by unexpected guests arriving with eclairs, ensuring a chaotic and comedic farewell that wraps up their summer reign.
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Unexpected Fill-In Success
- Stavros and Chris describe being surprised by how much listeners liked their takeover of Two Bears, One Cave.
- They compare themselves to a low-effort partner who pleasantly surprised the audience during six weeks of fill-in episodes.
Low-Pressure Work Beats High Stakes
- Chris frames this podcast work as the lifestyle he wants: casual, low-pressure, and like a second family role.
- He realizes doing lighter, fun work reduces stress compared with high-stakes projects.
Practice Present-Moment Living
- Be present: both hosts summarize diverse philosophies as pointing back to living in the present.
- Try reducing social media and distractions to practice presence incrementally.