Bussin' With The Boys Best of the Bus: Tom Segura Talks His Friendship With Bert Kreischer & His Start In Comedy
Jan 17, 2026
In this conversation, stand-up comedian Tom Segura shares his journey from small-town Missouri to comedic stardom. He dives into his passion for college football, recounting nearly playing at the collegiate level and hilarious moments with Ndamukong Suh. Tom reflects on his transition to comedy, discussing breakthroughs from Comedy Central to Netflix, and the impact of streaming platforms on his craft. To top it off, he humorously lists his pet peeves about best friend Bert Kreischer, complete with an unforgettable impersonation.
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Mind‑Blowing College Facilities
- Tom Segura recounts touring college and NFL facilities, highlighting LSU's absurdly luxurious recruit experience and first-class locker rooms.
- He describes being shown recruit tours with automatic doors and Emirates-like locker rooms that sell prospects on joining the program.
From Class Videos To First Open Mic
- Tom describes his start: making comedy videos for college classes then moving to LA and joining Groundlings improv in 2002.
- He tried stand‑up after classmates encouraged him and landed his first open mic spot the next Saturday.
Be Patient Through Slow Growth
- Keep grinding through slow career stretches; visible wins often arrive gradually, not overnight.
- Treat incremental improvements (more stage time, better sets) as real progress toward larger breakthroughs.