Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur, content creator, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire.
Bert grew up in Tampa, FL and headed to Florida State University in 1990. It was here where he experienced some of his most famous tales, including his epic MACHINE story. After 6 and a half years at FSU, he headed to NYC to hone his standup skills at the Boston Comedy Club before making the move to LA in 1999.
He's put out six Netflix specials, produced and starred in Sony Pictures’ The Machine - a feature film adaptation of his legendary stand-up story, and has multiple sold-out arena tours.
Most recently, he co-created, executive produced, and starred in Netflix’s new six-episode comedy series Free Bert which debuted in January 2026 and quickly broke into Netflix’s U.S. and global Top 10.
As an entrepreneur, Kreischer has built an impressive portfolio of ventures. In 2022, he and LeeAnn Kreischer launched Berty Boy Productions, the content hub behind his extensive podcast and digital media universe—including Bertcast, Wife of the Party, Something’s Burning, and the massive Fully Loaded Comedy Festival + Fully Loaded at Sea.
Across platforms, Bert Kreischer commands over 16.8 million fans, with 4 billion impressions and more than 351 million views on YouTube. Alongside fellow comedian and best friend Tom Segura, the 2 Bears 1 Cave brand has expanded from a Top Ten comedy podcast into a broader cultural phenomenon — including the annual 2Bears5K fan event, the hit podcast available through 2 Bears 1 Cave, and their vodka brand Por Osos (“For Bears”).
But ask him, and Bert Kreischer will be the first to tell you his proudest accomplishments might actually be his athletic antics, which have become a defining part of his public persona. From bench pressing 325 pounds in front of Jason Kelce — on a bet with Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin’ With The Boys — to his unforgettable appearance on WWE Raw, and even winning a hand-slap contest against Tyreek Hill during his Super Bowl weekend show, Kreischer has further cemented his status as a fan-favorite entertainer who effortlessly blurs the line between comedy, sports, and chaos.
