Bert Goes to Hollywood Comedian Bert Kreischer — actually wearing his shirt! — cracked up in the middle of a Q&A moderated by Big Boy during the premiere of Free Bert at Netflix's Tudum Theater in Los Angeles on January 13, 2026. Photo Credit: Troy Conrad
As January approaches, Bert Kreischer finds himself at the center of a moment years in the making. The stand-up phenomenon, podcast powerhouse, and relentless storyteller is preparing to debut Free Bert, his new Netflix comedy series premiering January 22 — a project that captures not only his signature chaos, but the evolution of his voice as a performer and creator.
First unveiled with a trailer and premiere-date announcement from Deadline, Free Bert introduces audiences to a heightened version of Kreischer navigating unfamiliar territory. When his daughters are accepted into an elite Beverly Hills private school, Bert attempts the unthinkable: putting on a shirt and toning down the antics that have long defined him. The result is a fish-out-of-water comedy rooted in family, identity, and the tension between fitting in and staying true to yourself.
Read Deadline’s coverage of the trailer and premiere announcement
The series builds on Kreischer’s deep relationship with Netflix, which already includes multiple stand-up specials — Secret Time, Hey Big Boy, Razzle Dazzle, Lucky, and This Machine. But Free Bert marks a meaningful shift: scripted television that draws directly from his lived experience, relationships, and instincts as a storyteller rather than just a stand-up.
That storytelling approach was explored in depth in a recent feature by Entrepreneur, which examined how Kreischer constructs stories, builds momentum, and sustains a creative career at scale. In the interview, he breaks down the importance of strong endings, emotional arcs, and authenticity — principles that clearly inform Free Bert’s blend of broad comedy and personal stakes. The piece reframes Kreischer not simply as a comic, but as a disciplined creative force who has translated real life into a multi-platform career spanning podcasts, touring, film, and now scripted television.
Read the Entrepreneur.com feature
That same unfiltered presence is what continues to fuel Kreischer’s success onstage. A recent AL.com profile revisited his rise from cult comedy favorite to arena headliner, spotlighting his ability to command massive crowds far beyond traditional comedy rooms. The article highlights moments like his impromptu, emotionally charged pregame speech delivered to tens of thousands of college football fans — a reminder that Kreischer’s appeal isn’t manufactured. It’s built on relatability, confidence, and an instinctive connection with live audiences.
Read the AL.com feature
All of this momentum follows a high-profile close to 2025, when Kreischer helped ring in the new year as part of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. While the celebration now sits in the rearview mirror, it underscored Kreischer’s growing presence beyond comedy — as a personality equally at home on live television, massive stages, and streaming platforms.
Learn more about New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
Taken together, the coverage tells a consistent story: Free Bert isn’t an isolated project. It’s the clearest expression yet of a career built on storytelling, risk-taking, and staying unmistakably oneself. As the series premiere approaches, Bert Kreischer enters the Free Bert era not as a reinvention — but as the fully realized version of everything audiences have been watching build for years.
