In this episode of 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer host a diverse group of guests including NFL player Jason Kelce, rapper N.O.R.E, and former NFL player Beau Allen. The discussion centers around Kreischer's 5K race event that drew 7,500 participants and featured alcohol stations throughout the course. The guests share their experiences participating in this unconventional race that combined physical activity with celebratory drinking.
The conversation spans multiple topics, from NFL traditions and draft evaluations to personal histories and career experiences. Kelce discusses rookie dinner expenses and quarterback scouting, while N.O.R.E shares stories from his music career, including working with director Hype Williams. The guests also explain the origins of their nicknames and reflect on their lifestyle choices, particularly regarding alcohol consumption and exercise habits.
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Bert Kreischer's 5k race event drew an impressive 7,500 participants, bringing together fans, celebrities, and athletes in a unique blend of physical challenge and celebration. The event featured challenging inclines that tested even professional athletes, with notable participants like N.O.R.E and Jason Kelce sharing their experiences. Kreischer and his team created a party atmosphere by providing alcohol throughout the race, with Jason Kelce contributing garage beer and whiskey available for runners.
The podcast delved into candid discussions about excessive drinking and unhealthy behaviors. Bert Kreischer shared his experiences of combining exercise with alcohol, including running on a treadmill while drinking wine. N.O.R.E openly discussed his relationship with alcohol while running, while Jason Kelce explored the concept of a "beer 5k." The conversation also touched on NFL traditions, with Kelce describing rookie dinners where new players must cover expensive team meals costing up to $20,000.
Guests shared the origins of their distinctive names, with N.O.R.E revealing his evolution from "MC Yahoo with the ball to be" to his current moniker, derived from Panama's former dictator. Tom Segura explained his nickname "Tommy Buns" came from his resemblance to a character in the film "Belly." These discussions led to broader conversations about personal histories, including N.O.R.E's past involvement in the drug trade.
Jason Kelce offered insights into NFL draft evaluations, noting how teams often prioritize physical attributes over leadership qualities in quarterback prospects. The conversation highlighted financial challenges faced by rookies, with Beau Allen sharing his experience of managing Super Bowl ticket expenses against his signing bonus as a seventh-round pick.
N.O.R.E shared stories from his music career, including working with renowned director Hype Williams and facing industry exploitation. He recounted an incident involving a $1.8 million music video bill and reflected on lifestyle changes, such as now jogging in cities where he once performed. Tom Segura compared Hype Williams's impact on hip-hop visuals to that of acclaimed film directors like Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino.
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Bert Kreischer hosted a 5k race event that surpassed expectations, expanding to an impressive 7,500 participants, with fans, celebrities, and athletes bonding over the shared challenge and party atmosphere.
Kreischer and other unidentified speakers expressed surprise at the turnout, which featured thousands of enthusiastic runners, including the event hosts who noted a shared likeness with their fans, often characterized by a less athletic physique.
"It's crazy how anytime I'm in public and I see a guy that looks like he doesn't take care of himself, I'm like, this guy's a fan," Kreischer mentioned, commenting on the interest in exercise among a crowd more typically not associated with rigorous physical activity.
The race was memorable for its challenging inclines that even professional athletes and celebrities found demanding. N.O.R.E shared his experience, saying he expected the hosts to give him a heads-up about the hills, which turned out to be quite the trial. Participants expressed a rollercoaster of emotions tackling the course, cursing the uphill battle and looking forward to the deceptive relief of the downhills.
Jason Kelce and Tom Segura talked about tackling the hilly terrain, with various levels of commitment to running versus walking, while N.O.R.E firmly stated he didn't walk at all.
N.O.R.E and Jason Kelce, among others, actively participated in discussions about the race. N.O.R.E joked about getting ready to jump on stage with a Hulk Hogan impression, while Kelce mused about a 5k running concept involving beer consumption known as a beer ...
The 5k Race Event and Participants' Experiences
The podcast conversation explores the interplay between athletes, entertainers, excessive drinking, and partying with a keen focus on the repercussions and normalization of unhealthy behaviors.
During the discussion, personal stories and candid admissions reveal a culture where extreme behaviors are normalized and sometimes encouraged.
The guests shared their experiences, ranging from exercising while drunk to actively combining drinking with physical activities. For example, N.O.R.E reveals he considers himself an alcoholic who enjoys jogging, encapsulating the event's embracing of running and alcohol. Bert Kreischer talks about his practice of doing a box of wine on the treadmill or running while watching war movies drunk, imagining himself in the thick of battle.
Additionally, Kreischer discusses using a sauna drunk or doing a polar plunge while hammered to sober up, especially if too drunk at a children's party. N.O.R.E further extends the conversation to include drinking in saunas and queries the appropriateness of mixing ice with Japanese whiskey, hinting at excessive drinking habits. Tom Segura humorously suggests that Kreischer's speeches on health have deterred people from rehab, highlighting the underlying theme of rationalizing drinking behaviors.
Jason Kelce toys with the idea of a "beer 5k," envisioning an event where participants drink beer while running, and even discusses the possibility of drinking 12 beers during a 400-meter run, jestingly recommending hydration packets to stay safe. N.O.R.E joins the conversation encouragingly, asking if it would be possible with whiskey. Beau Allen shares his experience of jogging for the first time in 15 years as preparation for a 5K.
Stories from Jason Kelce and Beau Allen describe the NFL "rookie dinner" tradition, where rookies cover lavish meals for veterans. Kelce further details the dynamics, explaining that rookies' l ...
Drinking, Partying, and Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits
Guests on the show divulge the backgrounds of their distinctive nicknames, providing insight into their personal histories and the personas they have crafted for themselves.
N.O.R.E shared a humorous yet telling evolution of his current stage name. Originally crowned with the unwieldy title "MC Yahoo with the ball to be" at the tender age of 11, he later garnered the nickname Noriega after a book he was spotted with on the notorious Panamanian dictator. To skirt legal complexities, he abbreviated this to N.O.R.E.
When N.O.R.E was a young aspiring rapper, he started with the name "MC Yahoo with the ball to be," which he acknowledges was an embarrassing and lengthy choice for a stage name.
Comedian Tom Segura was nicknamed "Tommy Buns," a moniker born from his likeness to a character from the film "Belly." This nickname has stuck with him, influencing his identity and the way others perceive his persona.
The conversation around nicknames opens up a window into deeper discussions about the guests' past experiences and how they have shaped their identities.
Nicknames, Identity, and Personal Histories
The NFL Draft represents a critical juncture for athletes transitioning into professional football, as players and experts share insights into the challenges rookies face, from draft evaluations focusing on physical attributes to the financial realities of beginning an NFL career.
Jason Kelce brings up the idea that in the NFL Draft, teams tend to prioritize physical attributes over intangible qualities such as leadership in evaluating quarterback prospects. He notes that quarterbacks with outstanding physical traits, such as arm strength or athleticism, are often selected in the early rounds because these measurable qualities at the combine are highly valued. Kelce points out that a quarterback dropping in the draft typically indicates teams' lack of belief in their ability to succeed at the NFL level based on their physical benchmarks.
However, Kelce also acknowledges that quarterbacks with less impressive physical traits may still find success if they possess an intangible "it factor" or a unique ability to understand the game, which cannot be as readily measured at the combine. For example, he mentions Brock Purdy, who was not selected until the late rounds of the draft due to his lack of standout physical traits, but who has subsequently shown potential in the NFL.
Kelce dispels the myth that all players drafted into the NFL immediately receive significant financial windfalls. He puts into perspective the financial realities for NFL rookies, discussing the notion that not every rookie is instantly wealthy enough to afford extravagant items. Beau Allen shares his personal experience of buying Super Bowl tickets for his family, which was a considerable expense against his bonus, especially as a seventh-round pick. This example highlights the unexpected financial burdens NFL rookies can face.
The panel draws ...
The NFL Draft and Professional Sports Industry
The conversation on the podcast delves into the music industry, drawing from the experiences and anecdotes of guests like N.O.R.E, alongside reflections on the broader impacts on hip-hop culture.
The presence of rapper N.O.R.E on "Drink Champs" brings forth a myriad of industry experiences ranging from past events to lifestyle changes.
While specific details about his rap career, stage name origin, and industry challenges were not directly discussed, N.O.R.E shared a unique anecdote about reaching out to the family of Manuel Noriega, alluding to the courtesy he felt necessary due to his stage name's similarity to the former dictator's. He mentioned being number one out of Lefrak City, Queens, and reflected on the opportunity to have a music video directed by Hype Williams. He also recounted an incident that made him question his choices, particularly when he felt embarrassed by an "ignorant purchase" of an iced out diamond Newport chain. Moreover, N.O.R.E talked about changing his lifestyle by jogging in cities where he used to perform.
Tom Segura highlighted the parallel between Hype Williams' impact on hip-hop visuals and the acclaim of movie directors like Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino. N.O.R.E confirmed this comparison and discussed filming a Hype Williams-directed video, suggesting that Williams was an iconic figure who could elevate an artist's credibility much like winning the Super Bowl in the music industry.
The podcast guests spoke about the darker side of the music industry and how it can take advantage of artists, especially while they are young and inexperienced.
N.O.R.E shared ...
Music Industry Anecdotes and Experiences
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