Bert HIJACKED The Emmys Party | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

Navigating high-profile industry events can be a complex and overwhelming experience, especially for personalities like Bert Kreischer, who often finds himself grappling with social dynamics and his own enthusiasm.

Navigating high-profile industry events can be challenging for Bert, who often struggles to manage his excitement and tendency to overshare when interacting with celebrities.

Bert Kreischer talks about his fascinating, yet humbling experience at the Emmys, pointing out that the event primarily celebrates the nominees and winners, including non-famous individuals like grips who won Emmys and bring their awards to the parties. Bert humorously notes that if he ever won an Emmy, he'd wear it like a medallion around his neck. At these events, Bert wears his extraversion on his sleeve—even carrying his own large cup of vodka to the UTA party, eliciting mistaken suspicions from Timothy Oliphant that he was drinking lean. The presence of celebrities like Ron Howard clearly overwhelms him, leading to excited and sometimes inappropriate interactions.

Bert describes his experience at the Emmys and various industry parties, where he sometimes feels out of place and overwhelmed by the social dynamics.

He attended multiple events, including UTA's party, Netflix's party, and a Disney party hosted by his sister. Despite feeling out of place and the pressure to maintain a certain image, such as fretting over his appearance in different suits on consecutive nights, Bert tends to gravitate towards environments where he can be himself—like hanging out with Jeff Ross and others from the Brady roast, smoking weed at the back, rather than engaging with the wider party.

Bert's eagerness to connect with others, such as trying to discuss niche musical genres, can lead to awkward social situations if not approached carefully.

His way of connecting involves unfiltered expression, such as enthusiastically commenting on the food or jumping into a conversation about FaceTiming, where his known habit of answering every call is validated by others' experiences. However, Bert’s candid nature sometimes creates discomfort, like when ...

Bert Kreischer's exploration of "narco-corridos," a niche Mexican musical genre, demonstrates the complexities of engaging with cultural artifacts beyond one's own cultural experience.

Bert's fascination with "narco-corridos"

Bert Kreischer expresses his enjoyment of the rhythm and musicality of a genre he's recently discovered, despite not understanding the lyrics, which can be graphic and illustrative of the violent realities of drug cartels.

The appeal and challenges of engaging with "narco-corridos"

Bert enjoys the energetic beats of narco-corridos and often gets excited when he is able to recognize a word in the songs. His enjoyment primarily stems from the musical elements rather than the lyrical content, which he admits he does not fully understand.

Tom Segura identifies this music as a very specific Mexican genre, which garners a certain reputation because of its content. Bert mentions that he likes this music for moments like pulling up to a valet, prompting Tom to caution Bert about potential accusations of racial insensitivity.

Bert acknowledges he’s unsure if his preference lies specifically with narco-corridos or with corridos in general due to his limited comprehension of the lyrics. Despite this uncertainty, Bert notes that many narco-corrido artists have ...

Both Bert and Tom address their ongoing battles with body image and self-esteem, highlighting the complex relationship they have with their physical appearance.

Both Bert and Tom struggle with issues of self-perception and self-confidence, particularly when it comes to their bodies and physical appearance.

Bert Kreischer discusses his complicated feelings about his body, reflecting on a time when he was obese yet felt a delusional confidence about his appearance. This hints at a complex relationship with his body image that persists despite his success. Kreischer admits to what he considers "crazy" behavior, like overeating at a Netflix party, which led to feelings of regret, indicating that food and body image continue to be sources of struggle for him.

Tom Segura contemplates his own issues with self-doubt and critical self-talk regarding his physique. He experiences fluctuations in how he perceives his body, sometimes succumbing to negative thoughts while also trying to practice positive self-talk to maintain a balanced perspective. Segura seeks empathy from his wife Christina, instructing her to react contrary to her instincts in order to better support him during episodes of self-loathing.

Bert's past experiences with obesity have left him with a complex relationship with his body image, and he sometimes turns to unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage his insecurities.

Kreischer shares his wish to possess even a fraction of the wild confidence others have, signaling a deficit in self-assuredness about his body. He also quips about how he might come across in conversations, contemplating whether his tendency to remain silent can be misinterpreted as a lack of intelligence or interest, further reflecting his insecurities.

Tom, while more comfortable with his public persona, also experiences periods of self-doubt and critical self-talk, which he tries to counteract through positive self-talk and perspective-taking.

Unlike Bert, Tom discusses his method for dealing with his insecurities, indicating a more structured self-support system. He acknowledges ...

During a deep dive into the comedy world, podcast hosts Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura discuss the complexities of navigating their careers, the significance of an energetic stage presence, and the personal uncertainties faced by performers.

The podcast hosts discuss the nuances of navigating the comedy world, including the importance of maintaining a positive and energetic stage presence, even in the face of self-doubt or insecurity.

Bert Kreischer shares his contemplation about returning to the comedy stage, expressing a pause in his road performances to focus on writing. He talks about doing stand-up in Vegas but maintaining a distance from regular touring. Likewise, Kreischer ponders his potential comeback, deliberating over the idea of doing a straight month in clubs or small rock venues, followed by a significant theater run.

Tom Segura, on the other hand, reflects on his own touring strategies, indicating how scaling back the number of cities has restored his joy in performing. Recounting a weekend of shows that stood out as one of the most enjoyable, Segura mentions his upcoming performances in Cleveland, Buffalo, and Toronto, and stresses that a less hectic touring schedule avoids burnout and sustains his excitement.

Bert contemplates the possibility of returning to regular stand-up performances, considering the different approaches of doing extended club runs versus more focused theater shows.

Bert Kreischer expresses uncertainty about when he will make his full return to stand-up. Despite considering an intensive circuit of club performances, Kreischer ultimately signals a preference for theater shows. He recalls the distinct energy of filming a special in a theater and contrasts it with the overwhelming commitment of doing arenas from Wednesday through Sunday.

Kreischer admits a fondness ...