You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Bert Kreischer #3
Feb 25, 2026
Bert Kreischer, stand-up comedian and actor known for storytelling and his Netflix special Free Bert, shares wild personal anecdotes. He digs into parenting quirks, touring life, health scares and weight change. They riff on comedy influences, viral moments, and why oversharing and authenticity fuel his material.
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Choosing A Car Revealed Identity
- Bert recounts struggling to choose a car after success and realizing he's a sensible sedan person.
- He settled on a 1982 Grand Wagoneer vibe and prefers practical, familiar vehicles over flashy sports cars.
Isla's Period Party Went Viral
- Bert describes Isla's period party going viral after he talked about it on Conan.
- Team Coco posted the clip; 20 million views followed and many families thanked Isla for normalizing periods.
Post Rather Than Perfect
- Post content quickly rather than polishing endlessly.
- Bert watched Sean Patton attempt seven takes for a story and got better engagement by just posting simple, authentic clips.