#1990 - Bert Kreischer
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Bert Kreischer is a stand-up comic, podcaster, and actor. He's the host of "The Bertcast" podcast and YouTube cooking program "Something's Burning." He's also the co-host of the "2 Bears, 1 Cave" podcast with fellow comedian Tom Segura. Look for his new movie, "The Machine", on May 26.www.bertbertbert.com
Episodes with Bert Kreischer
Episode Timestamps
Joe Rogan podcast by night
- Joe Rogan discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with better people, the unnecessary conflicts caused by comparing oneself to others, and the transactional nature of social interaction.
Being friends with successful people
- Joe Rogan and his guest discuss how comics used to sabotage each other's sets for personal gain, but now there is more love and support within the community.
- They also talk about how people often brand celebrities with their outside persona and can talk negatively about them without knowing them.
Celebrating Victories with "Earn Your Mondays
- Bert talks about the importance of celebrating victories
- "Earn Your Mondays" is a phrase that means to work hard all weekend and celebrate your success on Monday
- Izzy, the middleweight champion, celebrates for two weeks after a fight by going on a tour
- Bert promotes his own movie and encourages people to go to the theatres
Rampant Promotion of "The Machine
- Bert talks about promoting his movie, "The Machine"
- He asks people to go out of the house and buy tickets to support the movie
- The story of the movie started on his podcast
- Bert is bluntly honest about his kissing scene in the movie
Finding a Wide Fan Base
- The speaker finds it interesting how wide his fan base has become
- He previously had a narrow idea of his audience but was surprised to find various people as fans
- Dudes like Big Boy and Norrie from Dream Champs are fans of his, which he didn't expect
- He realizes that being himself is the most appealing to his audience
Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and Edward Norton
- The speaker had a weird morning where he worked out with Arnold Schwarzenegger and ran into Edward Norton at breakfast
- He found that Arnold Schwarzenegger gives people the energy they want while Edward Norton seems to match the energy given to him
- The speaker's happy fun guy energy may be too much for some people, like Edward Norton
- He cast a large wake and understands that it can be overwhelming for some people
Difficulty of Action Scenes
- Discussion about the complexity of action scenes
- Comparison of simple fight scenes to John Wick sequences
- Difficulty in performing somersaults and other techniques in action scenes
Game of Thrones and Complex Filming
- Discussion on Game of Thrones' complexity of filming and use of CGI
- Appreciation for Lena Headley's beauty and acting skills
- Comparison of House of Dragons to the original series
Importance of making choices in life
- Every second of every day, we make a choice
- These choices can ultimately change our lives
- A woman in the movie has to get from point A to point B and ends up facing unexpected situations
Changes in movies over time
- Movies that were once considered great may not hold up now
- Examples of old movies with problematic issues are discussed
- Culture has changed over time and what was once acceptable is now viewed differently
Shift in Culture
- The speaker talks about how the culture has shifted
- They discuss how movies were made differently in the past
- The speaker reflects on how barbaric life was only a few generations ago
World War I & II
- The discussion shifts to World War I
- The speakers talk about how it was a barbaric trench war
- They also reflect on how several people wanted to be part of the war
Hypothetical scenario of alien invasion and leadership
- The conversation takes an interesting turn as Kreischer and Rogan discuss how a sudden alien invasion could potentially unite humanity and shift perspectives on current societal structures.
Legalization of drugs and decriminalization in Oregon
- Kreischer and Rogan talk about the recent decriminalization of drugs in Oregon and the story of a drug store in Vancouver selling cocaine, heroin, and meth.
The use of amphetamines in pool and darts gambling culture in the 70s
- Many top pool players and dart players used amphetamines to stay up and gamble for days
- Players were obligated to continue gambling until the other player was completely broke
- These players would take pills and come back with huge pupils ready to gamble for days
The effects of cocaine and nicotine
- Cocaine is like the "first time you had unprotected sex" according to Joe Rogan
- Nicotine has neuroprotective benefits, but cigarettes are the problem
- Dip is the best according to Joe
Agents and managers can cause problems
- The speaker has had trouble with agents and managers misrepresenting him
- They talk about how agents and managers try to leverage things against each other
- They have had to assure people that they have control and can make decisions
- They have talked to famous people like Joey and Dave about this
Different dads
- The speaker and Tommy have different dads
- The speaker thinks Tommy's dad influenced him differently
- The speaker's dad forced him to sit in his room and think about things
- The speaker thinks his dad's influence made him into a performer
Wild Horses and Dogs
- Joe shares his experience with wild horses while driving motorcycles with the Crow nation
- Wild dogs are a problem in some areas
- Joe recalls being chased by a dog while jogging in Georgia, Alabama
- He talks about the danger of a population of wild dogs breeding in the woods
- Joe mentions a news story about a man who was attacked by three dogs
Man Attacked by Dogs
- Joe reads a news story about a man who was attacked by three dogs and had 298 puncture wounds and lacerations
- The man managed to get help and did not contract rabies
- Joe uses this story to illustrate the importance of growing up with predators
Dangers of Snorkeling Near Jellyfish in Australia
- Bert discusses the danger of box jellyfish in Australia and how people cover their entire body with blue pajamas to avoid getting stung while snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.
Shark Attack on Kayak
- Bert and his guest discuss a recent video of a tiger shark attacking a kayak in Hawaii and how it is lucky the man in the kayak wasn't hurt more severely.
Learning from physical altercations
- The speaker learned valuable lessons from getting beat up for his jokes
- Both men who beat him up didn't understand his sense of humor
- They were publicly shamed and lost a lot of friends
- Speaker learned that there are men you don't mess with
Fear of corporations getting involved in social issues
- The speaker expresses concern about corporations getting involved in social issues
- He mentions the consequences of Bud Light's commercial
- He wonders if there is forgiveness for right-wingers
- He reflects on the slippery slope of compliance
The danger of joining groups
- People often join groups without really believing in the cause
- Activists may expose hidden pasts, causing people to leave groups
- Joining groups leads to conformity and adherence to social structures
- Even if it's for a good cause, people should think before joining
The dangers of social compliance
- People can be forced to conform to certain beliefs
- Livelihoods may depend on compliance
- Enforcing compliance can be dangerous and harmful
- Cancel culture and social media attacks can be intimidating and overwhelming
History of racial language in literature and media
- Discussion about use of racial language in literature and media
- Mention of call to remove the N-word from Huckleberry Finn
- Quentin Tarantino's use of the N-word in his movies
- Alabama publisher's decision to replace the N-word with "slave" in new edition of Huck Finn
- Replacement of the word "engine" in the text
Florida State University Football Experience
- Memories of attending Florida State University
- Fascination with the Seminole tribe and their traditions
- Description of Chief Osceola's entrance during football games
- Emotional connection to college and community
The Land So Strange
- The text talks about the early settlers from Spain landing in Florida and running into the Mayans.
- The settlers encountered incredible cities where people had gold ornaments and great sophistication, but when they went back, everyone was dead because the settlers had killed them all.
- The Europeans had immunity against the diseases prevalent in their homeland, so when they reached North America, they passed on the diseases to the natives, resulting in the death of 90% of them.
The Evolution of Stand-Up Comedy
- The text talks about how stand-up comics like Dice were the first to perform in arenas in the 80s.
- The author mentions the transformations in stand-up comedy and how it is a wild time for comedy with social media and podcasts changing everything.
- The author acknowledges Joe Rogan's generous nature in giving opportunities to other comics and appreciates the feeling of community the comics have towards him.
The Machine Story"
- Discussion on how the speaker's story about "The Machine" became a part of his act and a movie.
- Speaker expresses surprise at the success of the story.
- Talk of how the speaker and his friends on the podcast have changed each other's lives.
Keep the Good Time Rolling"
- Discussion on the importance of supporting live comedy in theaters to prove its ability to translate.
- Speaker encourages fans to go to theaters to support comedies.
The Way a Deal Works
- Explains how deals work in Hollywood movies.
- Discusses how everyone involved makes money from the movie's profits.
- Emphasizes the importance of a movie's success in theaters and with streamers.
The Importance of Profitable Movies
- Emphasizes the importance of profitable movies for studios and production companies.
- Discusses how movies like the Avengers draw in audiences.
- Talks about the potential for profit through the success of the movie.
Importance of stage equipment,
- Burt discusses the importance of investing in a good lighting and sound package for his shows.
- He shares that he paid extra to bring his sound package to a Super Bowl event and let his friend Shane Gillis experience it.
- Burt wants his audience to know that their investment in his show is appreciated and will be put back into the show.
The importance of entrance and sound,
- Burt believes that investing in a good lighting and sound package pays off for both the audience and the performer.
- He praises the quality of sound in the club he's performing at and shares a humorous note about having Joey Diaz's weed around.
- Burt recounts getting high before his show and how he initially freaked out when he thought he had only been performing for four minutes.