Lex Fridman Podcast

#382 – Bert Kreischer: Comedy, Drinking, Rogan, Segura, Churchill & Kim Jong Un

Jun 5, 2023

Bert Kreischer, a stand-up comedian known for his energetic storytelling, shares a trove of hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes. He dives into the art of joke writing, the emotional ties of social drinking, and the chaos of touring life. Kreischer reflects on love, relationships, and the lessons learned from a pivotal birthday conversation. With humor, he embraces life’s imperfections, discusses his fascination with WWII history, and celebrates connections forged over shared experiences, including a love for Pilsner beer.

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Finding a Passion that Doesn't Feel Like Work

01:22

Meeting David Goggins and the Gift of Drunken Vulnerability

01:38

The Importance of Just Doing It on Instagram Stories

01:41

Complimenting Joe Rogan's Success

00:32

Intro

5min

The Craft of Comedy and Connection

9min

Navigating Social Drinking and Personal Reflections

11min

Lessons of Trust and Collaboration

18min

Navigating Love and Life's Complexities

24min

Bizarre Encounters and Touring Life on the Road

2min

The Art of Napping and Treadmill Wine Sessions

3min

Fascination with WWII and Road Trip Revelations

9min

Personal Reflections on COVID-19 and Family Isolation

3min

10.

Pilsner and Personal Anecdotes

14min

11.

The Joy of Laughter and Connection

19min

12.

Comedy, Creativity, and Inspiration

11min

13.

Embracing Chaos: The Comedic Journey of Life

3min

Bert Kreischer is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Check him out on Bertcast, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Something is Burning, and the new movie The Machine. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Bert’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/bertkreischer/
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Bert’s Website: https://bertbertbert.com/
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Life of the Party (book): https://amzn.to/42lHjKg

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(05:08) – Hemingway
(08:34) – Putin
(11:53) – Churchill
(14:15) – Kim Jong Un
(16:15) – Drinking with Joe Rogan and Tom Segura
(24:42) – Father
(28:33) – Shirtless
(30:38) – Tom Segura
(41:27) – Joe Rogan
(44:16) – Dating advice
(52:24) – Key to success
(1:02:36) – Sleep and working out
(1:11:51) – History podcasts
(1:17:15) – Road trips
(1:23:46) – Beer
(1:33:14) – Exercise
(1:38:56) – Life of the Party
(1:46:39) – Drinking
(2:05:11) – Greatest comedian of all time
(2:07:59) – Advice for young people

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