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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bert Kreischer to Topline Netflix Sitcom
Bert Kreischer has made five stand-up specials for Netflix, and now he's taking the time-honored path trod by many comedians: starring in a sitcom. Kreischer will play the title role in and is a co-creator of Free Bert, a six-episode comedy the streamer has ordered. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (The Grinder, Huge in France) co-created the show with Kreischer and will serve as showrunners, writers and directors. The cast also includes Arden Myrin, Lilou Lang and Ava Ryan. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Ice Road: Vengeance' Review: Liam Neeson Returns for a Forgettable Sequel to an Already Forgotten Action Flick Jason Bateman and Jude Law's 'Black Rabbit' Series Sets Its Opening Night on Netflix Netflix's 'Happy Gilmore 2' Tees Up Major Brand Partnerships, Including Shooter McGavin for Subway In Free Bert, Kreischer will play a version of himself — a 'shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard,' as the show's logline puts it. He finds himself in unfamiliar territory when his daughters (Lang and Ryan) are accepted at an elite private school in Beverly Hills. When his antics turn the family into outcasts, he decides to put a shirt on and stifle his true self in order to fit in. Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Insatiable) will play Bert's wife in the series. In addition to the stand-up specials Kreischer has done for Netflix — the most recent one, Lucky, premiered in March — the comedian has appeared on WWE Raw since it moved to the streamer and was part of Netflix's Christmas Day NFL coverage last year. Free Bert will also join a growing roster of comedian-led comedies at Netflix, among them Tires (Shane Gillis), Survival of the Thickest (Michelle Buteau) and Leanne (Leanne Morgan), which premieres July 31. The streamer also recently renewed Tom Segura's sketch show Bad Thoughts. Kreischer, Paul and Mogel executive produce Free Bert with Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns and Elise Henderson of Counterpart Studios, LeeAnn Kreischer, and Judi Marmel. Paul and Mogel are repped by UTA, Mosaic and Johnson Shapiro. June 26, 12:45 p.m. An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Ava Ryan's name. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Business Insider
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Birddogs swim trunks are my favorite shorts for active summer days — here's what makes them so great
The men's clothing brand Birddogs is known for its shorts and pants with built-in underwear and its tongue-in-cheek approach to marketing. The brand was featured on Shark Tank back in 2018 and has a very loyal following, so I've been wanting to see if the hype matched up to the reality. Comedian Bert Kreischer is one of the brand's original fans-turned-spokesman. "I love my birddogs," said Kreischer. "They are my summer shorts. I can jump in the pool, grill some burgers, then head to the bars — all in my same pair of birddogs shorts." This summer, swim trunks have been high on my list of clothing items to reinvest in, so I spent some time testing out the Birddogs 6-inch swim trunks. These feature a compression liner, which has been a quickly growing trend in men's swimwear. Compression-lined swim trunks provide a higher level of comfort than old-fashioned netting liners. I was really impressed with the fit, level of comfort, and construction of Birddogs' swim trunks. That also goes for the brand's other products, including shorts, polos, and joggers. I'm all about getting as much wear out of my clothes, so I also love how these trunks work not just for swimming, but for other activities like hiking or a casual day out. Design and features Birddogs' swim trunks come in three inseam sizes — 6-inch, 7-inch, or 9-inch — and six colorways, from a solid light blue to a bright red and orange floral pattern. One of the first things I noticed was how well-constructed these are. I didn't find any snags in the stitching or other issues when I flipped them inside out. They're also well-designed with comfort in mind and include thoughtful details. They feature a nicely springy elastic waistband and drawstring that keeps the trunks in place without being constricting. The trunks have two side pockets, a zippered back pocket, and a sort of secret side zippered pocket, which is a nice touch in case you need a bit more storage. They don't have a key loop like some other brands, but you could always put your keys in one of the zippered pockets if need be. The swimsuit liner is a standout. As opposed to some compression liners that can feel constricting, these feel light and breathable and move with your body. Performance and use Birddogs makes its swim trunks from a fabric that's 94% nylon and 6% spandex, which gives them a soft handfeel and a lot of stretch. They dry quickly too. I found they went from soaking wet to dry in about 40 minutes. These are some of the most comfortable swim trunks I've worn. I'm 6 feet tall with a 32-inch waist, and the size medium fits me really well — neither too loose nor too tight, whether the swimsuit was wet or dry. Similarly, the leg openings are wide enough to give you a good range of motion without gaping or sagging. As I mentioned, the liner is a standout. I didn't experience any chafing, and everything stayed where it was supposed to, both in and out of the water, without feeling tight or restrictive. These swim trunks are really versatile, especially paired with a Birddogs polo, which is also soft, stretchy, and quick drying, making for a perfect all-day outfit. I've worn this combo not only at the beach before and after swimming, but also for hikes and running errands (all on the same day). After washing this swimsuit three times, there was no obvious degradation in the material or colors. The bottom line The high level of comfort, well-thought-out design, solid construction, and versatility make the Birddogs 6-inch swim trunks well worth the $79 price tag. Besides providing a near-perfect wearing experience — especially regarding the soft, stretchy, breathable liner — you'll get a lot of wear out of these trunks day after day and summer after summer. Birddogs does a fabulous job with all its clothes when it comes to versatility, and these swim trunks are in line with this. As Bert Kreischer mentioned, these trunks will get you through your day whatever it might bring, and hopefully, this summer that involves a lot of time at a pool or beach and enjoying ice-cold beverages with friends. The only downside I could even come up with is that some customers might feel the brand's selection of colorways is somewhat limited, or else have a problem with the trunks' lack of a key loop. But the positives of the Birddogs 6-inch swim trunks definitely outweigh these small quibbles.
Express Tribune
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
CM Punk helps Bert Kreischer hit chokeslams after WWE Raw goes off air
Comedian Bert Kreischer made an in-ring appearance on this week's episode of WWE Raw, chokeslamming two stars with help from CM Punk after the broadcast had ended. The post-show moment was part of an ongoing collaboration between WWE and Netflix, highlighting the show's increased integration of celebrity appearances. WWE Raw continued its Netflix-era trend of incorporating celebrity guests as comedian and actor Bert Kreischer featured both at ringside and in a backstage segment during the April 8 episode. The show concluded with a high-energy brawl between CM Punk and Seth Rollins, but it was the post-show antics that had the crowd on their feet. Following the main event, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller entered the ring, only to be interrupted by CM Punk. Despite taking a curb stomp from Rollins just moments earlier, Punk delivered a GTS (Go To Sleep) to both Theory and Waller. He then introduced Kreischer into the ring, helping him hit back-to-back chokeslams on the downed Superstars. The WWE's official X (formerly Twitter) account posted the moment, captioning it. Looks like @CMPunk got a new tag team partner in @bertkreischer who hit a pair of CHOKESLAMS after #WWERaw on @netflix went off the air! 👀 — WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2025 Earlier in the broadcast, Kreischer appeared in a backstage segment with American Alpha and Alpha Academy. The segment saw Kreischer and Otis tear their shirts in a moment of comedic hype. His involvement with the WWE follows his developing friendship with Cody Rhodes, formed during the filming of the Go-Big Show television series. Kreischer wasn't the only comedic figure involved in this week's episode. Fellow comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, a known wrestling enthusiast, joined Pat McAfee and Michael Cole on commentary for the WWE tag team title match between The New Day and The War Raiders. Hinchcliffe is also set to host the upcoming 'Roast of WrestleMania.' The main show ended with a dramatic segment involving Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. Heyman pledged loyalty to both Roman Reigns and Punk before Rollins threatened physical harm. Punk intervened to protect Heyman, triggering a heated brawl with Rollins that closed the episode. As WWE continues its crossover with Netflix, moments like these show the promotion's intent to blend entertainment with wrestling, attracting fans from multiple spheres.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Comedians Know About Staying Married
Early in his relationship with a beautiful woman named LeeAnn, the comedian Bert Kreischer found himself wandering around Los Angeles at sunset, pleading with God. LeeAnn, whom he was quickly falling in love with, had said she wanted to take a break from the relationship for a couple of days—a suggestion that prompted Kreischer to melt down. He remembers saying, 'God, if you just give me this chick, I won't fuck it up,' Kreischer, whose latest Netflix special, Lucky, focuses on his family life, told me recently. God did give him that chick, and Kreischer held up his end of the bargain. The two have been married since 2003. When it comes to comics in long-lasting marriages, Kreischer has plenty of company. Despite a calling that can require late nights, constant travel, unstable income, and jokes at the expense of one's spouse, many of the best-known comedians have marriages whose longevity would make a Sunday-school teacher proud. Jerry Seinfeld has been married since 1999; Jon Stewart since 2000; Tina Fey since 2001; Conan O'Brien since 2002; Adam Sandler since 2003; Ellen DeGeneres since 2008, when California first allowed same-sex marriage. Maya Rudolph is not married, but she's been with her partner, the director Paul Thomas Anderson, since 2001. Nate Bargatze has made his nearly two-decade union with his wife, Laura, a centerpiece of his comedy. Stephen Colbert, who actually has taught Sunday school, outdoes them all: He's been married to Evie Colbert since 1993. I spoke with several long-married comedians, and their secret seems not to be humor or wealth—though those things probably don't hurt. As the comedians pointed out to me, they are students of human behavior. They pay keen attention to their own quirks and emotions, and to those of others, for a living. And they apply that same perceptiveness to their marriage. [Read: Nora Ephron's revenge] Of course, plenty of comedians have divorced, or have avoided marriage entirely. And comedians themselves don't necessarily consider their profession ideal for fostering a long-lasting romance. Jim Gaffigan, the stand-up comic and author of Dad Is Fat, who has been married to his wife, Jeannie, since 2003, told me, 'Whenever I hear of a comedian marrying a civilian, I'm like, 'Why would you do that to that person?'' Among the industry's marital threats is that stand-up comedy today is more autobiographical than it was a few decades ago, Gaffigan said. During a set, he told me, 'people expect to hear something about your life, whether it's fictionalized or exaggerated.' That can include jokes about the comedians' marriages—the kind of ragging that most people probably wouldn't accept from their spouse in public, and that can be hurtful or sexist in the wrong context. The comedians who most adeptly circumvent this problem seem to be the ones who collaborate actively with their partners. LeeAnn Kreischer edits and produces all of Bert's specials. Gaffigan told me that his relationship with Jeannie, who is also a writer and comedian, 'transformed and solidified my career.' They wrote some of his specials almost entirely together. 'I remember waking her up and saying, 'All right, we've got to think of more bacon jokes,'' he said. 'And she was probably breastfeeding my first child at the time.' Gaffigan and others I interviewed said their spouses have veto power over jokes about their marriage, but the comedians try not to test their limits. 'I would probably never do anything that would require a veto,' Gaffigan said. Typically, the emotional core of his marriage bits casts him as the person at fault—for example, a recent joke in his special The Skinny was about Gaffigan agreeing to get his kids a dog even though his wife is allergic. [Read: Comedy's most erudite buffoon] Tom Papa, the stand-up and host of the radio program Come to Papa, said his wife, Cynthia, whom he married in 2000, can nix his jokes, and she has exercised this right 'a little bit.' Once, he told me, she objected to a joke about her snoring; Papa reworked it, he said, 'until it passed inspection.' Overall, he thinks performing material about his family benefits his marriage because he can 'go onstage and vent,' he added. 'It's just me having fun and yelling about something that's aggravating at home, onstage at the Comedy Cellar.' Then, he said, 'You go home and you're like, 'I'm no longer mad at her. I said it out loud, a bunch of people laughed, and she doesn't have to get my pettiness about it.'' The Kreischers have two rules when it comes to jokes about LeeAnn: 'One is he can talk about me as long as it's not mean,' LeeAnn told me. 'And he can talk about me as long as it's really funny.' Bert said she hasn't yet vetoed a joke—and in fact, she sometimes eggs him on. One time, LeeAnn farted during sex, then said, 'You're gonna talk about this onstage, aren't you?' To which he replied: 'Can I?' 'She goes, 'You have to,'' Bert said. ''If it's happened to me, it's happened to other people.' And I did it, and it murdered.' The amount of time comedians spend on the road may also seem like an obstacle to marital bliss. But several of the comedians I interviewed instead saw touring, and the physical and mental space it provides, as a release valve of sorts, easing the pressure on the partnership. 'Maybe me traveling is helpful,' Gaffigan said. 'It's like, she doesn't have to deal with me. In some ways, my stand-up is my golf.' The Kreischers told me that they'd just started couples therapy because with their kids off at college, they'd noticed they were spending more time together than normal—and they wanted to get ahead of any potential problems that this new closeness might bring. The comedians I spoke with said the most important reason for the longevity of their marriages is their self-awareness, and their ability to tune in to the emotional states of their partners, their audiences, and humans in general. 'You're always analyzing what's going on in the world around you, and that goes for your relationship as well,' Papa said. 'I think that that sensitivity makes us very present in the relationship.' He added, 'You're constantly tending to this relationship. It's never just left alone.' [Read: The marriage lesson I learned too late] Julie Gottman, a renowned psychologist and co-founder of the Gottman Institute, which researches how to build strong romantic relationships, affirmed the importance of self-awareness. 'The better you know yourself,' she told me, 'the better you can express who you are, what your needs are—the more transparent you can be to the other individual.' This skill can be especially beneficial early in a relationship, when people are first selecting their partners; it might make comedians particularly good at recognizing a romantic match. 'The majority of comics were not, like, alpha men in high school,' Bert Kreischer told me. They were funny and sensitive, he said, adding, 'All the ones who stayed married were ones that weren't looking just to get laid. They were looking for someone to understand them.' LeeAnn agreed. Comics, she told me, tend to 'become really aware that they've found that special person, and then have some reverence for that.' No profession has a monopoly on good marriages, Gottman said. (Even therapists, she pointed out, 'are still making mistakes like the rest of us.') Still, Gottman has found that one of the most important elements of a successful relationship is knowing what your partner's priorities, beliefs, needs, and values are. You don't have to be like your partner, but you do have to know your partner. 'The fact that the comedians are really good at assessing other people's signals for what they may be experiencing, I think, is very useful,' she said. Early in their relationship, the Kreischers would hold what they called 'The Summit,' a yearly meeting during which they had uncomfortable conversations about money, goals, sex, and other important topics in a calm and straightforward way. The practice was a perfect encapsulation of what Bert originally sought in a partner: 'I don't need big tits,' he said. 'I need big empathy.' A good title for his next stand-up special, perhaps. Article originally published at The Atlantic
Atlantic
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Atlantic
What Comedians Know About Staying Married
Early in his relationship with a beautiful woman named LeeAnn, the comedian Bert Kreischer found himself wandering around Los Angeles at sunset, pleading with God. LeeAnn, whom he was quickly falling in love with, had said she wanted to take a break from the relationship for a couple of days—a suggestion that prompted Kreischer to melt down. He remembers saying, 'God, if you just give me this chick, I won't fuck it up,' Kreischer, whose latest Netflix special, Lucky, focuses on his family life, told me recently. God did give him that chick, and Kreischer held up his end of the bargain. The two have been married since 2003. When it comes to comics in long-lasting marriages, Kreischer has plenty of company. Despite a calling that can require late nights, constant travel, unstable income, and jokes at the expense of one's spouse, many of the best-known comedians have marriages whose longevity would make a Sunday-school teacher proud. Jerry Seinfeld has been married since 1999; Jon Stewart since 2000; Tina Fey since 2001; Conan O'Brien since 2002; Adam Sandler since 2003; Ellen DeGeneres since 2008, when California first allowed same-sex marriage. Maya Rudolph is not married, but she's been with her partner, the director Paul Thomas Anderson, since 2001. Nate Bargatze has made his nearly two-decade union with his wife, Laura, a centerpiece of his comedy. Stephen Colbert, who actually has taught Sunday school, outdoes them all: He's been married to Evie Colbert since 1993. I spoke with several long-married comedians, and their secret seems not to be humor or wealth—though those things probably don't hurt. As the comedians pointed out to me, they are students of human behavior. They pay keen attention to their own quirks and emotions, and to those of others, for a living. And they apply that same perceptiveness to their marriage. Of course, plenty of comedians have divorced, or have avoided marriage entirely. And comedians themselves don't necessarily consider their profession ideal for fostering a long-lasting romance. Jim Gaffigan, the stand-up comic and author of Dad Is Fat, who has been married to his wife, Jeannie, since 2003, told me, 'Whenever I hear of a comedian marrying a civilian, I'm like, 'Why would you do that to that person?'' Among the industry's marital threats is that stand-up comedy today is more autobiographical than it was a few decades ago, Gaffigan said. During a set, he told me, 'people expect to hear something about your life, whether it's fictionalized or exaggerated.' That can include jokes about the comedians' marriages—the kind of ragging that most people probably wouldn't accept from their spouse in public, and that can be hurtful or sexist in the wrong context. The comedians who most adeptly circumvent this problem seem to be the ones who collaborate actively with their partners. LeeAnn Kreischer edits and produces all of Bert's specials. Gaffigan told me that his relationship with Jeannie, who is also a writer and comedian, 'transformed and solidified my career.' They wrote some of his specials almost entirely together. 'I remember waking her up and saying, 'All right, we've got to think of more bacon jokes,'' he said. 'And she was probably breastfeeding my first child at the time.' Gaffigan and others I interviewed said their spouses have veto power over jokes about their marriage, but the comedians try not to test their limits. 'I would probably never do anything that would require a veto,' Gaffigan said. Typically, the emotional core of his marriage bits casts him as the person at fault—for example, a recent joke in his special The Skinny was about Gaffigan agreeing to get his kids a dog even though his wife is allergic. Tom Papa, the stand-up and host of the radio program Come to Papa, said his wife, Cynthia, whom he married in 2000, can nix his jokes, and she has exercised this right 'a little bit.' Once, he told me, she objected to a joke about her snoring; Papa reworked it, he said, 'until it passed inspection.' Overall, he thinks performing material about his family benefits his marriage because he can 'go onstage and vent,' he added. 'It's just me having fun and yelling about something that's aggravating at home, onstage at the Comedy Cellar.' Then, he said, 'You go home and you're like, 'I'm no longer mad at her. I said it out loud, a bunch of people laughed, and she doesn't have to get my pettiness about it.'' The Kreischers have two rules when it comes to jokes about LeeAnn: 'One is he can talk about me as long as it's not mean,' LeeAnn told me. 'And he can talk about me as long as it's really funny.' Bert said she hasn't yet vetoed a joke—and in fact, she sometimes eggs him on. One time, LeeAnn farted during sex, then said, 'You're gonna talk about this onstage, aren't you?' To which he replied: 'Can I?' 'She goes, 'You have to,'' Bert said. ''If it's happened to me, it's happened to other people.' And I did it, and it murdered.' The amount of time comedians spend on the road may also seem like an obstacle to marital bliss. But several of the comedians I interviewed instead saw touring, and the physical and mental space it provides, as a release valve of sorts, easing the pressure on the partnership. 'Maybe me traveling is helpful,' Gaffigan said. 'It's like, she doesn't have to deal with me. In some ways, my stand-up is my golf.' The Kreischers told me that they'd just started couples therapy because with their kids off at college, they'd noticed they were spending more time together than normal—and they wanted to get ahead of any potential problems that this new closeness might bring. The comedians I spoke with said the most important reason for the longevity of their marriages is their self-awareness, and their ability to tune in to the emotional states of their partners, their audiences, and humans in general. 'You're always analyzing what's going on in the world around you, and that goes for your relationship as well,' Papa said. 'I think that that sensitivity makes us very present in the relationship.' He added, 'You're constantly tending to this relationship. It's never just left alone.' Julie Gottman, a renowned psychologist and co-founder of the Gottman Institute, which researches how to build strong romantic relationships, affirmed the importance of self-awareness. 'The better you know yourself,' she told me, 'the better you can express who you are, what your needs are—the more transparent you can be to the other individual.' This skill can be especially beneficial early in a relationship, when people are first selecting their partners; it might make comedians particularly good at recognizing a romantic match. 'The majority of comics were not, like, alpha men in high school,' Bert Kreischer told me. They were funny and sensitive, he said, adding, 'All the ones who stayed married were ones that weren't looking just to get laid. They were looking for someone to understand them.' LeeAnn agreed. Comics, she told me, tend to 'become really aware that they've found that special person, and then have some reverence for that.' No profession has a monopoly on good marriages, Gottman said. (Even therapists, she pointed out, 'are still making mistakes like the rest of us.') Still, Gottman has found that one of the most important elements of a successful relationship is knowing what your partner's priorities, beliefs, needs, and values are. You don't have to be like your partner, but you do have to know your partner. 'The fact that the comedians are really good at assessing other people's signals for what they may be experiencing, I think, is very useful,' she said. Early in their relationship, the Kreischers would hold what they called 'The Summit,' a yearly meeting during which they had uncomfortable conversations about money, goals, sex, and other important topics in a calm and straightforward way. The practice was a perfect encapsulation of what Bert originally sought in a partner: 'I don't need big tits,' he said. 'I need big empathy.' A good title for his next stand-up special, perhaps.
