Bertcast # 526 - John Crist & ME

[@_everydayelias]

As a Christian in youth ministry this was a fascinating podcast. I've been a fan of both of you and a fan of comedy. This is a really fascinating and refreshing conversation. I'm praying for you guys and Bert I'm already looking forward to your story of sobriety some day.

[@Jacob-hd8uh]

Amen!!!

[@UncleNath]

@@Jacob-hd8uh so true

[@aclefler]

You guys have cross over fans. Been to a couple John’s shows and a couple of Bert’s shows. I also work for a church! About half way through and this is great convo!

[@cassieshoemaker4733]

We exist!!

[@lindsaychristian4151]

Let’s be friends 😂

[@staceyrowley135]

Literally didn’t want this podcast to end! Love you John!

[@ToughLuckHaze]

John: describing his rehab experience Bert: wow that sounds fun

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

Just in his head “I wonder what that feeling is, is it another hemorrhoid? I don’t know but I want to scratch the shit out of it so bad right now, I wonder what it smells like, I bet it has a hint of blue berry I ate so many of those last night”

[@whitneydelp1424]

I love this curiosity, I loved this conversation. 👏🏼 both of these men prove we can have genuine conversations about two completely different lives

[@brentjtalbert]

2:23:00 is the best part. crist explains putting your hope in things that are going to leave you hopeless. then bert misses the point completely and starts talking about the lottery tickets he used to buy and how fun it was😂

[@cassieshoemaker4733]

This conversation is so important. Thank you Bert for holding space for John to tell his story.

[@jenharris4574]

2 hours in when John states he doesn’t want to be the mental health guy……comedy is surrounded by embracing that inner person who has the guts to say what others are thinking……no different from religion. We all think things that many of us are too scared to say. Hats off to you John!

[@alex_jd]

I’m a Christian and I loved this podcast! So helpful and insightful from both guys. Loved the pure honesty.

[@Okyallpodcast]

Great podcast Bert! I enjoyed this one and now have been exposed to a different area of comedy that I can share with my parents.

[@jonathanb.9150]

As an addiction counselor- John brings a lot of wisdom here about addiction - whether that’s drugs, sex, alcohol, rock and roll, or attention. And as a Christian- I appreciate Bert’s openness about wanting to find something bigger than himself. Most of what is wrong with the world is people thinking they themselves are center of the universe

[@jacksdad734]

Johns awesome. I discovered him through his sketches like a year ago. First Christian comic that isnt corny.

[@reaganbrazzel6472]

I’ve been a fan of John for a long time now, but never really heard his side of the story. I had heard about what happened and I never really bought into the whole scandal that the media blasted, but never really looked into it either. After seeing this, my respect for John has gone up so much. Keep being you John! Maybe one day you can get Bert over to our side lol. Bert love you too man.

[@lukaspinegar8056]

I loved this, i grew up in a super religious family so i get where John is coming from and his perspective on things. However the past 10 years of my life have been spent living a more berty boy lifestyle minus the fame and success. This was like watching a video of the duality of my brain have a conversation, love you Bert keep killing it

[@Sandbar-Flamingo]

Same same! You had the words I couldn’t put together.

[@biged20023]

Absolutely love the honesty and vulnerability in this podcast! Bert keeping it light at just the right times makes this the absolutely perfect pairing!

[@JustActNormal]

YES!!!! I have been following John for about 5 years now

[@blickygobrrrrr]

Did he start a cult? What do you have to do to become a follower?

[@JustActNormal]

@@blickygobrrrrr I knew about him before he got really famous is all

[@pjsalvesen]

I’m a pastor, and listen to all of the Podcast under the YMH label. Also a follower of John Crist. This was thoroughly fascinating a super glad John is experiencing the forgiveness that we say we’re about but often don’t live out practically.

[@tgmommyof2]

I am THAT person who is a fan of both Bert and John. The best podcast I have heard/seen in a long time. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@adamszives]

Huge fan of both these guys actually.

[@Sandbar-Flamingo]

This is the best conversation I’ve heard in a really long time. I’m glad you guys know each other and shared this. You do have the same audience, I’m 1 of them and I know I’m not the only 1.

[@BeachballProperties]

Best episode yet with 2 of the 3 best comedians in the game!! Jon’s an absolute legend!!

[@PandaCares]

John was spitting such facts so refreshing thank you so much for being so open and sharing your story

[@FourPawsLife]

Thank you for having John on. You are my favorite comedians and I was so sad, especially as a Christian, when people went after him and he got “cancelled.” I’m so glad he’s back and I wish this were longer even though it’s almost 3 hours!

[@heatherfox7306]

I'm so glad you had John on. I'm a fan of both of you and my friend I put onto John found it so I've been sharing my favorite Bert clips with like I had done before with her and John clips.

[@Michigan_dad]

I can’t believe I spent 3 hours listening to this whole podcast. I needed to hear this conversation great great conversation.

[@imastounded4376]

I absolutely love John & Bert…along with Tom & Joey, Kevonstage, etc. I’m a Christian but I have a wide range of humor. I didn’t know John & Bert even knew each other. Love this!! 😍

[@EastCoastThrills]

Love you guys... I've listened to the podcast 2 times now...i totally understand both of you guys. I was raised in the church life when I was young and have family that's very hardcore church life...

[@SuperTink]

So happy to hear you’re doing well, Bert! Cheers from Bali! 🙏🏼

[@n1k0n_]

This month 🙄

[@misss_wtts598]

Been a fan of BOTH Bert and John for years!! I loved this episode! So nice to hear John's side of the story and see how well he's doing now! I FULLY appreciate the blunt honesty here! I struggle with a lot of the things John does as well...I get it all.

[@gloriannpeddicord9317]

great interview. I have been a fan of his for a long time. Great to hear all about him

[@ish474]

man I love that you have that table. I have mine from childhood and I can't get rid of it and in reality it sucks, but I still love it

[@tristabittick8303]

You guys are my 2 most favorite comedians!!! Can't wait to watch this!!!!!!!!

[@tad_lost]

Love Bert and John. This was very funny and helpful

[@joshuazetts2682]

One of the best bertcast ever! Both guys were very honest and inspiring! Welcome back John!

[@jonathanb.9150]

@2:10:39 most real human moment. John is all of us fighting the devil, having self doubt and oddly looking to confirm how terrible we are. Then Jesus swoops in and says “I love you” and it wrecks us because we know we aren’t worthy.

[@jamesmatthews5222]

LOL!!!!! I LOVE how Bert keeps relating being Christian with being a Black person!!! Christians, we need to start saying, "You ain't Black enough!"

[@SixStringII]

Love the energy brother and glad you’re feeling great

[@kimberlycarr2928]

I’m in the “small percentage” of overlapping fan bases 🤣. Great episode.

[@joshbliss3620]

This was such an amazing podcast, well done both of you guys

[@JustinGreenwoodDelgado]

Awesome interview, great insight into celeb behaviour and being accountable and just how the public perceive you can crush you. Loving the set up also make you look more engaged Bert more like this.

[@Redjam55]

This was amazing, thank you bert. So much respect for John

[@tristabittick8303]

Such an amazing episode. Did not disappoint.

[@LorianneCochran]

Great conversation. Real.

[@ish474]

I watched John's special and I turned it off at first because I grew up with a lot of religion and I didn't want to deal with it. But I had to look at myself and ask why I wouldn't give it a chance. It was great, funny is funny, is there anything that brings people together more?

[@briandaniels8945]

Did the same thing I feel like I know almost all comedians and he popped up outta nowhere a month ago, he killed it

[@jacksdad734]

Im able to like him because I got over my religious hangups. Im glad you could make some headway there.

[@Sandbar-Flamingo]

The gift of humor and the gift of listening to ALL the ideas go together, thankfully 💚

[@faithprimm209]

Bert, both of your fans can 100% coexist lmao I've been a John Crist fan for a LONG time but I was a fan of you immediately too and I've been watching your podcast for a while. This is my favorite episode by far, love the discussion, love the guest you guys are awesome.

[@aclefler]

Great convo!

[@mitchschellinger6242]

I love John Crist. He’s hilarious and fun. I’m a crossover fan. I was pumped to see Bert bring John on. I’d love to see him on Rogan and Tom’s too

[@tinabeasley7821]

Everyone, even The Machine, needs down time…! Love you and your family, and thank you for sharing your gift of seeing the humor in life and making me smile!

[@montcreamer]

2 of my very favorite comedians in the world. Can’t wait to tune in. Sometimes I just listen on Spotify, but today will be all KZbin! Patiently waiting for the first Machine Disc Golf Tournament.

[@augustkraus1389]

7 minutes in, Bert "Without Further Ado" Kreischer, finally starts the podcast

[@Shakeysmoker1]

I have to know where this 89ers hat came from. That use to be the name of Oklahoma City baseball team. Stadium was torn down a long time ago

[@libertybell8852]

I love you both!! Omg! I loved this so much!

[@marcosguerra]

Fascinating conversation

[@larrygraham4875]

Your energy from the start was different. Liking that table😘

[@datboyslugworth]

This was a great episode. Really hit home.

[@whitneyschmidlin3508]

overlapping fan here! Love both of these guys! So different in there comedy style but equally hilarious.

[@AaronTBaron]

He played a highschool in Watford City, ND years ago. I didn't want to go but glad I did. He made religion HILARIOUS and I'm not religious at all. Guess I'm one of the few crossover fans!

[@57mswilliams57]

Love the table and the history behind it in the 1st 7 minutes. When it comes to the actual discussion with John, my eyes could not get past the background. It’s a tad bit overwhelming with all the Bert photos. I prefer a more simplistic room. But I’m sure it’s fun to tell your stories behind the photos to those coming onto the podcast!

[@sluhgo]

Dude I was raised Christian too and I still can’t even force myself to get tattoos even tho I want them

[@MurphCreations]

As a Christian with tattoos, they're fine. The one verse that references them is referring to getting them as part of a pagan ritual.

[@blakesutton4287]

I have so damn much to say about this podcast. But, I'll just leave it at this: Bert....John....I love you both.

[@chaselepard]

Love the table. Can't wait to see the new setup for a whole show.

[@craftimama80]

This is such a great Podcast!

[@Ahomemakershonor]

Im a fan of both of yall as a former christian i relate SO DEEPLY to both of you!

[@tarasmith6519]

Started to listen to the pod then you were so excited about the new digs so I stopped and had to watch! Love the new dogs and the extra energy it gave you. You look happy. Love it!!!

[@rdually]

Best Bertcast ever !

[@lucas041583]

Great show Bert! So many people that you read about in the Bible were searching for something and were “lost” until they found Jesus Christ as their savior. My prayer is that you find him as well. These guys are the best!

[@patrickgray417]

Bert, as a fan of both you and John I gotta say I was so excited to see that he was on with you. Great interview! We can see the light going off in your head as you interviewed him. Congrats brother! Gotta have Tim Hawkins on next. He is an amazingly talented naturally hilarious human being just like you! Thanks Bert for all you do! 😊

[@dawsonnance4407]

Omg this was amazing

[@brittanyherrington7681]

Love him!

[@azrakaentertainment3128]

Damn Bert, you are looking extremely good. I finally started 2 bears 1 cave and I have never laughed so hard. Thank you for the awesome content!

[@keyclarity7118]

The warming yourself up on the transformer bust out😂😂😂

[@tommyclifton9354]

This is fantastic.

[@ryanirving3388]

I was raised in a pentecostal church. Some were a little extreme as far as like no watching television or anything but for example I got my first tattoo at 14 and my mom was the one that took me to the tattoo shop to get it done lol

[@FEENTHEMUSIC]

Love that you have John on! ❤️ 💯

[@18Callahan]

I like the chair set up better than the kitchen table.

[@BayneMackey]

Bert…I wish I could talk to you about God…I’m praying for you!

[@meyercm2]

My wife and I think both of y'all are hilarious!

[@twoheadedboypt2]

Got to see the last 40 mins of his show in portland. Girlfriend won tickets off the Christian radio station. We went to the Brian Posehn show(we already had tickets to this)and then ran over to the show. Sat in first balcony since the ticket office was closed concierge just took us up and let us sit in some empty seats(gunna try this again sometime haha). I went in obviously skeptical but was surprised. He was really funny. I was religious in my early teens so I could relate to some but enjoyed it all.

[@vanessajanik4623]

My favorite comics are the ones who are hilarious without being vulgar. Like a little vulgarity doesn’t bother me but some go way overboard & it kills the vibe. Maybe that’s why John’s fan base is predominantly women. I think we appreciate that kind of comedy more. Idk.. I do at least. He’s just genuine & obviously not perfect but I guess I’d describe him as classy.

[@deltaecholimatangoalpha6303]

This is great! 2 of my faves! Took my mom to see John in KC! ❤️

[@MaxFluff]

this was great!!

[@RickBryancomedy]

Good shit John!

[@theophilus616]

Being both a Trevor Wallace and a John Crist fan brought me here (Stiff Socks podcast crossover episode). Love John’s story having been a fan leading up to the temporary downfall. Heard it first on Trevor’s podcast. Onto KevOnStage x Trevor Wallace crossover content next! A KevOnStage and Bert crossover too would be great.

[@Michigan_dad]

I love Bert. Hope you come to Grand Rapids Michigan at some point. I’ll go shirt less. Lol 😂 edit also John your great. I came from the same back ground. I’m like in the middle of John and Bert. I love this whole conversation.

[@lindsaychristian4151]

His KZbin special is SO funny!

[@alisonpopolo5110]

My grandfather was raised as a Mennonite. He was drafted to the war and when he and the other guys came home, the Mennonite church made them all stand up and confess to those they killed. My pap never saw hand to hand combat because he turned 18 right before the war ended. He was forced out of the church.

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

Him describing the girl that drinking save her life hit me right to the core. That’s exactly what I’m doing, I am so close to jumping the ledge if I where to dare to stare into the darkness right now I’m almost certain I would be pushed off

[@seanbates1721]

This was great!

[@jhoefer99]

Cool episode guys! I have honestly never heard of John but I’m a fan now.

[@newsrapper]

You should definitely watch his stuff. He's fantastic

[@zackwimer4470]

Absolutely love your podcast. Would love to see Pauly Shore on here or as a guest host on 2 bears 1 cave

[@haskunka]

Why didn’t you invite Bobby for 4th of July party 🎉

[@newsrapper]

Because of bobbys toxic relationship. Thank God that's over

[@TheFrosty831]

@@newsrapper but why did Bert go out of his way to tell him he would invite him. Absolutely love Bert but that was kinda mean

[@newsrapper]

@@TheFrosty831 cuz Burt talks a lot and rearly follows through.... You know he didn't actually invite him and the only way it happened was that Bobby posted on Twitter that he wasn't invited and then turned into a massive fight. If you listen to Bobby's podcast Bert call them afterwards and apologized....

[@thomasenglish1172]

Bobby was joking. You guys are dense

[@18Callahan]

Bert’s more concerned with getting his drunk-on than anything else, including building friendships. He’s shallow and lacks integrity. Bobby sees the truth now that his head is clear. Bummer.

[@johnanderson599]

Bert started dosingggggg

[@nickialaskanyogi]

So Tom came (lol) in Alaska and I got to see him in the nosebleed section. My son got tickets but nobody sat together! Me balcony. Everyone else here and there. But it was a great show and one day Bert…would Love yo see you as well. And stay a friggin couple days. Whole Alaska experience for you and your family. I’m just a ole yoga teacher that has a 5th gen Alaskan family. We have planes and boats and fishing gear, and the places that would Blow your mind.

[@lacefacethegreat]

DUDE. I absolutely loved this episode because this was my childhood. I was raised in a super Evangelical household and I wasn't allowed to watch the Smurfs or Scooby Doo because it was witchcraft. I wasn't allowed to watch scary movies or listen to rock music because it was demonic. No Harry Potter, Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and everything was Rapture this! Rapture that! I never thought I'd grow up to graduate high school or get married because rapture. My parents traveled with Bob Larsen doing exorcisms. If you don't know who he is go look him up. I Couldn't spend the night with friends on the weekend unless they went to church and if they didn't my parents would come pick my ass up bright and early Sunday morning. Every summer was VBS and church camp was not Godly. It was just a bunch of rebelling teenagers trying shit with each other because our parents sucked. It wasn't until I moved out at 18 and stopped going to church and meeting sane normal people and started telling them stories that I realized HOLY SHIT! That was not normal. Like at all. Good job Bert! Hit it outta the park today.

[@raulnavarrete692]

I grew up as one of the kids who got in trouble at public school and was forced to go to religious schools. Most of my classmates loved me and coming to my place because even though we went to church on Sunday, we still were chill. I showed a lot of kids their first horror movies.

[@aprilm1866]

I grew up like this and I’m glad

[@DP-pg5md]

Just watched Drew and the Booth Boys now this good timing Bruce.

[@briandaniels8945]

Ocd episode?

[@FoMoCo187]

Love the hat Bert! OKC!

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

This dude rules!

[@jordantinker9524]

I’m def an overlapping fan 😂🤙

[@stevenmarcellus5611]

Well I follow bert an john . Your both awsome.

[@cayleesmith71]

I've been a long time fan of John's and had 0 clue about anything outside of his vids. Like I thought he was making fun of the church lol either way just know u have fans that know nothing and still love u for just ur comedy style and personality. Like I'm not religious or anything. Lol just saying we out here