2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer My Soul Will Always Be Fat | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
Dec 8, 2025
Bert shares his wild journey of losing 25 pounds on Manjaro, including comical stories of airport bathroom mishaps. Tom discusses the intensity of his high-protein diet and its explosive side effects. They dive into chaotic CMA tales, like Bert's awkward encounter with Steve Martin and a warm moment with Billy Bob Thornton. With a nod to the challenges of aging out of podcasting, they reflect on robe culture, their kids’ humorous remarks about weight, and future plans, including guest hosts and the much-anticipated return of the Summer Bears!
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Rapid Weight Loss And Identity Shift
- Bert Kreischer describes losing 25 pounds quickly on Manjaro and the surprise DEXA results showing high body fat percentage.
- He recounts nausea and loss of appetite at an airport and how the change affected his identity around food and excess.
Diet Structure Can Create New Tradeoffs
- Tom Segura links structured meal plans to dramatic increases in flatulence when consuming high protein and macro-focused meals.
- He notes the regimen sustains strength yet creates an ongoing, embarrassing side effect he can't tell if he can endure.
Pastry Pop‑Up Origin Story
- Tom describes launching a pastry pop-up and building a partnership with bakers from LA to open in Austin.
- Bert admits pastries are his weakness and calls Tom's venture his "fat dream" realized.