Bertcast # 487 - Dane Cook & ME

Today, I sit down with comedian & actor, Dane Cook. We talk about going back to therapy, how he tackled his anxiety, doing arenas, Mr. Brooks, when we used to hang in his apartment in Hollywood, Norm Macdonald, Patrice O’Neal, and much more!
Dane is shooting his next special at the Wang Theater in Boston October 29th & 30th!
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[@christopherduggan6272]

I remember listening to Dane Cook in middle school and laughing so hard until our stomaches hurt. He was a God to us. I remember downloading his bits off Limewire as well...

[@taylorscarlett3092]

YESSSS. Listenin on my iPod shuffle. 😂

[@diveintothesky00]

I remember downloading and burning Vicious Circle and watching it in my room on quiet so my parents couldn’t hear and I was just laughing way too hard

[@dionysus7055]

@@taylorscarlett3092 to many memories just flooded back. Ipod shuffle that looks like a flash drive?

[@edubz3366]

B & E baby!!

[@christopherduggan6272]

@@edubz3366 he thought he was THE burger king 😂

[@Stinky_sack]

Dane Cook was the one that got alot of younger people into comedy. I saw him in Dallas on his vicious circle tour when I was 16. To me he is one of the greatest of all time

[@mischaelle389]

He's awesome. I hate seeing him like this

[@joeyfunk4327]

I caught that tour in Boise Idaho when I was 19 haha I’m 35 now

[@Stinky_sack]

@joeyfunk4327 yup I'm 32 now. It's actually one of my big regrets. I went with my gf and her parents and her and I got in an argument and I pouted the whole show wanting her to feel bad for me and I didn't even pay attention to the show. Dumbass

[@ShredHouseGaming]

Good to see this dude again, he got a lot of kids into comedy back when I was in middle school The MySpace jokes were funny but he literally pioneered marketing yourself on social media

[@Leviajohnson]

One of my first favorite comedians ever. Always an inspiration

[@mkwilson38]

He was just on Rick Glassman’s Take Your Shoes Off, too… it’s a good one, check it out!

[@cornbredx]

Its so fascinating to me a lot of you remember him for whatever he did on MySpace. I never even saw any of that. I listened to Danes first album when I was on deployment in Iraq. At some point I stopped noticing (no reason, but he put out like 2 or 3 albums I wasn't even aware existed and I didn't even know about them until this year). I'll never forget that first album- well I assume first album. It's so funny. Any time now the words "that's" and "not" are used in a sentence I always think about the car crash joke. It's burned in my brain. I can probably recite a large part of that album from memory.

[@DoughBoy45]

@@cornbredx we were like 12-15 on a computer just scrolling down peoples profiles on my space while he played on another tab on the background😂

[@ShredHouseGaming]

@@DoughBoy45 chillin on ebaums and newgrounds while we learned that “back in the day” referred to a Wednesday, little fun fact lol

[@StudioMod]

The funny thing is Dane Cook actually sounds like he really understands therapy. He was joking but trying to minimize your own maladaptive tendencies really IS the entire point of therapy - not to just talk someone’s head off.

[@deezynutz4742]

I feel like as a comedian, especially at the caliber Dane cook is at, would have to have a decent understanding of psychology and human development to make his comedy work and be better. I could be wrong but it seems to me like that would be the case.

[@cornbredx]

It is said, and it rings true for me, that to play an idiot you have to actually be a genius. Because then you understand *why* someone is an idiot.

[@StudioMod]

@@cornbredx I agree, Dane must be pretty damn smart. I don't meet many people who understand or can put simply the entire concept of therapy.

[@willbradford1973]

DC seems like one of the very few who made it to a level of superstardom and came out the other side not buying his own BS and actually being somewhat normal. Solid conversation.

[@andrewwhite1305]

Dane seems to be nicely supportive of his friends. He is happy to see Bert make a movie; Dane is awesome. Bert is awesome.

[@normmacdonaldliveseason3ep866]

You're aware they know they're being filmed.

[@michaeldault6776]

I could listen to Dane Cook talk all day... So refreshing listening to someone who is genuinely grateful and passionate about his craft.

[@thedisappointments8709]

Just saw Dune and in between previews I couldn’t help myself and said loudly, “I don’t like when the movie Dune is in my chocolatey drink!” If you listen(ed) to Dane he’s made you laugh so many times when not even listening to his comedy, these two are legends

[@briananders323]

Vicious circle was one of my favorite standup specials of all time. 🤟

[@ChadJ-vr7bi]

Definitely, hands down some of the funniest comedy ever! The key sounding like “cheeaaatterr” as it goes in the lock after coming home at 5am after cheating that night and “Vampiring” his way into the bed!😂😂 You know the rest!! Pure Gold!

[@jessicaann9202]

I hit that play button so fast. I love Dane cook...and bert too

[@dylanfredrick7602]

Who the fuck is Bert?

[@debbieskrletts725]

You wont hear dane because bert never shuts up

[@thacoolbean]

Two pillars of comedy

[@cybersecurity7466]

So you like crap?

[@coreyflanagan8921]

I'm 25 now. I remember when my dad introduced Dane Cook to me when I was like 8 years old. He will always be one of the best. What he did for comedy he has to be in the top 5.

[@BrandonLongwell]

"What did I say" or "why did I say that" is the source of most of my anxiety. For myself, it comes from wanting to be understood, not wanting to make anyone feel bad, and wanting to be genuinely myself, rather than being what I think people want me to be.

[@hausmell]

DANE COOK. he’s the guy who made me fall in love with stand up at 12 years old. Bert is right he changed the game forever

[@Spacecrust]

Listening to him on a cassette in a boombox, crying laughing with my friends. Man, that was alot of our childhoods. The best

[@tugsman5]

Hearing Dane talk is comforting to me, haha, reminds me of middle school. He was probably the first comedian I liked of my life! One of the great story teller's too.

[@ENigma-um8zw]

I remember showing a buddy Mitch Hedberg in the early 00s in HS and he showed me Dane Cook, I used to be a bit of a comedy snob (still am but I used to too) I couldn’t deny the humor and quality of craft and since then I’ve been a fan of his, even amidst his peak saturation phase and onward to now he is such a great comedic talent.

[@19RichieJCook]

Excellent Hedberg in the middle, I lol’ed

[@slipphilton6141]

I used to do drugs. I still do but I used to to

[@cornbredx]

Honestly, if you're a Dane Cook fan your not that much of a snob. It seems more snobbish for people to say Dane Cook isn't funny. Even a ton of well respected comedians- which for him must hurt a lot. I never understood that. I've always found him to be incredibly hilarious.

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

@UCl4GHofnbsfsFWHfTGIdorQ I used to be a peice of shit.

[@blonic5772]

Ten minutes in and i relate to so much to what they are saying. Mad respect for these guys funny as hell

[@RazorShalom]

Only funny one is Dane. Bert is NOT FUNNY...he is loud and obnoxious! And he's a big spoiled rich greedy man boy.

[@ethansilvestre2600]

@@RazorShalom bro u tuned into his pod ??

[@benkinneen4569]

@@RazorShalom You seem to watch alot of his podcasts and just comment about how you don't like him ?? Why bother just stop watching.

[@majorrichard92md11]

If Nick Swardson and Theo Von had a baby it would be Dane Cook.

[@jacobc7643]

I remember being a kid in the computer lab looking up every single Dane Cook stand up clip I could find.

[@collinator68]

you can really tell that Dane LOVES doing podcasts like this, he gets to just relax and be him self completely, he doesn't have to put tons of work into it, for him it's just chillin with his friends, and we all LOVE seeing that!

[@robusto7735]

I legit have a hard time watching two hours of anything without looking at my phone or doing something else. I watched this episode from start to finish with a smile from cheek to cheek and soaked it all it. One of the best shows to date...IMO. Cheers!!

[@artchurro1]

I downloaded Dane Cook's Vicious Circle on Limewire back in highschool. That was the first stand up special I ever saw.

[@TotallyNotFunny]

dane looks healthy, man :’) great to see

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

🐕‍🦺👨‍🦯fandom has hindered your vision sweetie

[@gregjones5339]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 I think he means Dane had gained a bit of weight a few years back, he looks like he is taking better care of himself

[@jazzercaster4749]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 wow got em m8

[@JoshJr98]

Dane cook was the first comedian I heard. I remember being like 8 years old and watching his bk lounge bit. Still a classic to this day

[@jamesg7133]

Fuckin BRIANS HERE

[@Bittamin]

Did you also see the animations somebody made on Ms paint to his jokes?

[@trevorpb16]

The part about his brother being a manager & being a dick, was great

[@JoshJr98]

@@Bittamin YES!

[@JoshJr98]

@@Bittamin kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKso4h3otZnmKc

[@whambalamb]

this might be my favorite episode, you guys are great together

[@kylegibson5432]

So happy to see Dane again. Just watched Mr. Brooks a week ago, he definitely stood out in the movie in a good way. It's my buddies favorite movie. I used to listen his albums on endless loops.

[@benaflac5793]

This podcast cleansed me of all the subliminal Dane Cook hate from social media

[@Tacconi757]

This comment makes super excited to listen to this entire episode

[@timbrawdy2249]

Dane is who got me into comedy. I couldn’t thank him for his contribution to the craft more.

[@salty_lizard]

Dane's hype for Bert is so genuine 🥺🥰

[@steamedyam]

They go far back, you can feel the love in the room

[@jencook3287]

LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!! I forever stan Dane Cook!

[@RastaEmerald]

The first stand up special I watched was Dane Cooks when I was in highschool. One of the hardest laughs I ever had. Damn I don't laugh like that anymore. This was a good episode!

[@denisemarie7991]

Sounds like dane was to you in high school what eddie murphy was to me and my friends...epic.

[@lisamo7337]

Oh My Goodness!!! Bert AND Dane….It’s absolutely impossible to not laugh, to not be amused, to not be intrigued, to not LOVE these two human beings!!!!! Laughter is everything, and so incredibly important in the world, especially right now!!! I’m so happy right now, I’ll probably watch this 25 times, I’ll never get sick of either of these 2 comedic geniuses of ALL TIME!!!!!! Canada 🇨🇦 loves you both!!!!! 🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

[@jimsheppard3166]

I discovered Dane when I saw him on Comedy Central Presents back in 20...02?? I was 18/19 years old and would tell his jokes at parties to huge fanfare. I knew he was becoming a big deal around 2004 when I told a joke to a bunch of college schoolmates and one guy was like "that's Dane Cook". My days of heisting Dane's jokes were over. 😆

[@jaymills1720]

Dane made me love standup. I don’t know what happened or why but I miss him. Hope to see him again.

[@brianpacheco1927]

Being from the Boston area Dane Cook and Bill Burr were my all time favorites. The craziness of Dane and the angry punchlines of Bill were some of the best laughs I’ve ever had. Props Bert for having him back on!

[@steamedyam]

Old billy burr used to be a hack

[@Metroid545454]

I was this guys biggest fucking fan as a kid, wow, so happy to see he's still hilarious.

[@infringinator]

actually I was his biggest fan. Dane sent me a comemorative plaque and everything sorry.

[@AgendaInMind]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by surprise, unexpectantly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the WW1, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. You do not “catch” disease from others. A lie told for 100 years never becomes the truth. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@Metroid545454]

@@infringinator shit I forgot

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

What an awesome story can you tell it again? Do you have time? @@infringinator

[@caffeinechaos1334]

I loved the last edition with Dane. I am pumped for this. I was literally listening to Dane Cook all day yesterday.

[@Cozzmolot]

Fucking awesome podcast guys. Love to see Dane and Rogan have a chat too. Looks like they got a lot of history together

[@OvernightCountFraud2024]

He's nostalgic for people who were kids with bad taste in comedy 15 years ago. Now they remember him fondly. Like a movie you thought was great when you were 13 years old and realize it was because you were 13

[@AjaxDGonzo]

Both great comedians, and this was this their best podcast yet. Really great when comics talk about the craft.

[@35jamesmartinez]

I love this episode. Dane Cook is a GOAT

[@jaredlynch8020]

Awesome, these two should go well together

[@magnusmagnusson686]

This might be the best pod you’ve ever done. Love you both!!!!

[@jamesg7133]

I’m 27 right now, so growing up I listened to everything Dane did and to this day quote his stuff among my friends group. When I found out around college age that people think he’s not funny or some kind of hack, it broke my heart lol. I’ll die on the hill saying all his albums are still 🔥

[@RICHhomieFRY95]

Same your not alone on that hill

[@youngbounce15]

Isolated incident is top 6 standup specials in the last 15 years,such a overlooked special

[@jakebush4749]

I hardly ever comment but this is in my top 3 of best cast ever!

[@nickis83]

loved this, could have easily watched another 1000 hours of bert and dane

[@waynemartin9467]

You both are amazing. Thank you for this podcast. Can relate to both of you a lot. Good stuff

[@Tokidumdum]

You did such a great job Bert. Your Dane Cook podcast is the best I have seen him on. thank you.

[@timgonzales2891]

Brent is at his best, when he's talking to somebody that he's almost in awe of. Makes him actually listen a little bit.

[@jeff12630]

Haven't even watched it yet but I know this is going to be an awesome episode. The interview you did with him a year or so back is how I discovered you and I was a fan ever sense. I gravitated to your podcast because you ask the questions that I always wanted to ask. So mostly just dropping this comment here to say THANK YOU! I really appreciate all the hard work you do.

[@MyPodcastFamily]

Great podcast Bert!! I feel like I was a closet Dane Cook hater but am really feeling him now! Great positive energy!

[@YzWords]

38 min in and this is a great ep already! It would be dope to hear Dane converse with Ryan Sickler on the honeydew as well. If that has happened already my bad.

[@elpusegato]

Yeah Dane is the perfect guest for the first 3 hour Honeydew

[@jpSmyC]

I’m having a flash back **drinking a vault and listening to vicious circle**

[@8thlvlMage]

Holy shit. I forgot about Vault... You just dropkicked me back to 14 years old.

[@psychotronic_x]

Bert is so funny I love when he yells and takes his shirt off because I can not hold back my laugher because that is the move of a true comedic genius.

[@politicallee9834]

@trueharm, I just find that so interesting. It does absolutely nothing for me. Not even trying to be sarcastic. It's just a difference in comedic tastes I suppose.

[@psychotronic_x]

that comment was 100% sarcasic lol. I dont find him funny at all.

[@JayJayTheJetPlane95]

I'll never forget this man's "I said no cookies!" Joke as a kid. I laughed so fucking hard

[@trevorpb16]

R-r-r-r-r-r-r!!

[@grantpowell4135]

Tell your brother Megatron I said no cookies blrrrrrrr

[@JayJayTheJetPlane95]

My brother's 😂😂🤙

[@minder5066]

That’s the one that people said he stole from Louis CK

[@Skrunchgaming]

I'll always remember the bit about always be nice to the quiet weird guy at work. "thanks for the candy". He is a legend.

[@thotgotti6864]

Glad Danes back, he's my childhood of comedy besides Chappelle. Literally. And Bert's the perfect lube for the situation. Love it boys🙏

[@kybranelli107]

Dane cook is still alive?

[@chrisshiner7154]

Dane Cook was probably the first comedian I’ve ever listened to. Some serious great bits

[@drathmor1401]

glad to see Dane cook back in it I used to love his work back in the day

[@jodyrebeljohnsoncacciatore4791]

"Which was a Wednesday, BTW"

[@JC-ix1vd]

Dane cook was the man back in the day. I remember people always hating on him cause he was so he’s what introduced me to comedy and made me laugh out loud back in the day!

[@ryanevans7460]

My favorite Bert cast yet!

[@MAE_Nerd_Out]

Dane Cook saved my life in college in the early 2000s. When I was depressed I would like to his CD to laugh. It was hard to be depressed when he had me laughing even though I heard the same cd over and over. I don't think he knows how many lives he changed.

[@mikepressley3956]

I hope this is a sign that Dane is coming back stronger than ever. He's the one who got me watching comedy years ago then he disappeared. Can't wait for something new from him!

[@normmacdonaldliveseason3ep866]

Bertcast is where careers come to die.

[@yeahthattgirl123]

From 'employee of the month' I have friends and co workers that will still repeat "this is an 81 honda. How dare you!"😂

[@burgundyknight6826]

Use to smoke and listen to Dane cook in my buddies car laughing till I was crying, im so listening to this whole thing tomorrow

[@darth_vyper]

Isolated Incident was the first comedy album i ever bought and i still listen to it to this day

[@dcelectric6689]

Podcast brought to us by Pfizer

[@tonymarselle8812]

Pooping

[@russellstewart8154]

Lmfao so true and so sad!

[@flex_piper]

Love Dane Cook, This was a great episode🤘👍

[@trevormckeehen2010]

You have made me laugh out loud in the office Bert.

[@owen8350]

I love you bert, you are one of the most funny and genuine person I've seen. I'd really love to see you in person

[@tigersunruss]

I enjoyed this podcast very much, I could have listen to this all day long. I'm a fan of Dane's (and Bert), I always wondered what happened to him and why he wasn't around. He was always an influence of mine to be funny, love his positive energy.

[@kylem8292]

Love Dane. His role in Mystery Men was masterclass.

[@chadbourneconverse3212]

Dane Cook gradually becoming Tom Waits ...

[@mr.c4p]

why does dane cook look like randy the ram all a sudden wtf

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Visious circle is one of the best comedy shows ever!!

[@ellencox8415]

I miss Dane or maybe I just miss the simpler times of the biggest irritation being not being able to hear customers on the drive thru mic. I really do hope he is doing well. Life has really kicked him in the teeth more than most. It's really hard to come out the other side with any resemblance of who you were before. Edit: 55:00 Gdit. The prison riot comment made me snort tea out my nose. Love you Dane.

[@ryanmullaney9791]

Pickly pickles

[@iamalex4life]

I remember hanging out in front of my friends house telling dane jokes in 2006

[@DailyDriftingVirtual]

I didn't know you ever expected or planned to make us laugh in our office Bruce Chrysler. I'll have a 2 beer buzz put in a Bluetooth earphone and hold back the laughs all day listening to you lol. Well played my bear.

[@DailyDriftingVirtual]

Edit: I usually can't even hold back the laughs🦍

[@C0b0urnId3ntity]

Dane Cook's joke about Aliens (the movie) on what I believe was an old Comedy Central Presents set was hilarious and made me an instant fan of his

[@a.k.4o]

Say what you want about Dane Cook , but Isolated Incident is a great special. With minimal movement on stage

[@Dank94th]

"Minimal movement" haha

[@hugovera1540]

Vicious cycle!

[@TalkingThrones]

His special at the Garden is still funny as hell. The Oprah and Pedo bits are classics.

[@a.k.4o]

@@TalkingThrones I dont think I've seen that one

[@nateclasen]

True i just realized it’s pretty intimate and serious.

[@QuestionableQueefs]

I remember dyiiiiing when he did that special talkin about hitting the train tracks going too far in high school

[@Legitnish]

Let's goo! Dane cook pod cast should get me through these last few hours of work 😎🔥

[@Karmal1st3k]

This was such an insightful and fun buntcast good on Dane cook

[@AshAndPeace]

I loved this so much. Dane is so epic. What a great guy!

[@daniellelight2382]

I love that you referred to him as “epic” It really shows which generation of fans that collectively love Dane cook. 🤣 His comedy always feels nostalgic.

[@AshAndPeace]

@@daniellelight2382 So true! I revealed my age with out even trying, haha! Absolutely nostalgic!

[@thewolvesofosrs]

good to see you again dane, you were such a comdeic influence growing up and its good to see you see you such a humble and loving soul. i know you went through a lot.its good to see you turned out to be sucha good man'. mission successs

[@AkaFigga]

I still use his bit from vicious circle to get out of going to parties, hoping nobody is climbing through my bushes to catch me in the lie.

[@seanwilks7712]

Luckily you weren’t at the last party...someone SHIT on the coats!

[@trevorpb16]

@@seanwilks7712 EwWhaaat?! I hope it wasn't on my coat!

[@bryanbridges6152]

One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened too

[@Camaro69z]

I feel like Dane was one of the first in comedy who got the shit beat out of him by social media. He took a beating because it was cool to do so.

[@andrewwhite1305]

I still quote Dane from back in the day. Love both you guys

[@noahcolegio7124]

Yo Berty Boi! This is excellent, it's always wonderful hearing you and Dane cook speak. When I was growing up the consensus on Dane was that he was trashhhh, and I think the only reason we didn't like him is after his jokes he would always say "am I right?! Right?!"... but now I actually know why Dane was doing that, him asking the crowd "right?" Is him informing his audience that he would now like them to laugh. Bert does a similar thing, Bert believes in himself and his jokes so he tries to stiffel his laughter which is informing that he's about to melt you with jokes. Peace and Love funny boys

[@RainierALopez]

The world needs Dane Cook back

[@offroad5798]

God bless Dane Cook. We never forgot you sir 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@seanandrews5099]

dane just cruuuushed the wang in boston :)) so glad to see him still doin his thing! really funny relevant new bits

[@U2L8]

“Waiting” was one of the funniest movies all time. Especially if you’ve ever worked in the service/restaurant industry.

[@itsflymyguy]

Good for bert for having dane cook on because I remember him saying he couldn't be friends with him

[@emmashuffle6457]

Ohhhh another Dane cook special?! Yes!

[@rcnyoplait]

If you have been reading this Bert...i have been missing your content and podcast. I have watched you since Bert the Conqueror 💪

[@Melon-Lord]

I’ve always been a big Dane fan, I’ve enjoyed every special and probably the only comedian I’ve watch/listen to ever special at least 3 times. I still think about the fact you can’t get into the BK lounge without coups