Bertcast # 382 - Craig Ferguson & ME

[@marcelmiagi4579]

Craig was the best late night show host of all time. I’d still prefer to rewatch his old ones than watch anything new.

[@chase_h.01]

Even if the jokes were the same every episode, its funny every time

[@emdiar6588]

I can only assume you've never seen the Graham Norton Show. I mean, I love Craig's show, which may be the best in the US, but there can only be one true king.

[@shaunpearson7905]

@@emdiar6588 I love Norton, but no.

[@Boogieeeeeeee]

em diar umm yeah nope thanks

[@GrimKage]

I'm from the UK and I don't get the hype about Graham Norton, he's very generic. For me it's between Craig Ferguson or Conan.

[@chatchit2996]

I think Craig Ferguson is the funniest late night host ever

[@michaelbryant8757]

I miss him flirting with all the hotties he had on, many really got into it, he did it unlike Letterman without being creepy.

[@lavs8696]

i remember when i first saw it probably in 2008 or so... i was laughing so hard at how raw and real it was. nothing like it on anymore, everything is overproduced and fake

[@alley-man0557]

He’s #2 but thats huge considering #1 is Carson it was a different era with different celebrities but not to take anything away from Craig cause being number 2 is like being number 1 cause Carson is untouchable. Craig is the best of our generation and the last great late night host in history

[@jamhoskins]

Me too! I miss him

[@jschnepp12]

There isnt even a close second. Graham Norton in britain is awesome as well but hes not as funny as craig, for him its more the setup of his show.

[@alyxi]

It’s a great day for America everybody

[@slywolfe]

I miss that soo much! And the robot skeleton. And the horse! And ass mode hahaha

[@alwayshungry6240]

I still say that every day.

[@genore1993]

Have you ever been to dover?

[@thomascullinan6248]

best late late show for stoners hands down

[@trouserferrets]

Made myself laugh and thats all that matters

[@CLuvTV]

Iceland is in the North Atlantic, it's capitol city is Reykjavik

[@placebo5466]

What is the average speed of the Aftican swallow?

[@boofert.washington2499]

@@placebo5466 the South African cliff swallow can fly up to 35mph. Source: I made that shit up.

[@CLuvTV]

@@placebo5466 How fast can a well hit shuttlecock fly?

[@ABC-yt1nq]

@@placebo5466 Is that a laden or unladen swallow?

[@rudeethethird9664]

Hell yeah I love craigyferg and josh Robert Thompson!!! And Craig's bro science about birds!!

[@albertmendoza3599]

I love Craig Ferguson, I’m a recovering addict, and I remember him talking about his disease back when he had his show. I was full blown chaos, I wanted to die. I remember thinking wow, I’m not the only one. He’s so funny and charming he made sobriety seem like something I could maybe achieve. Thank you Craig.

[@ader3336]

So much of what defines him now seems to flow from that honesty. If something is good for him, he does it. If it is bad for him, he doesn't. He flies because he wants control over his fear of flying. He doesn't drink or celebritize or eat meat, because he knows the better way. I think that people get angry at vegans because they realize that it's the better way but cannot give up the yum of animal products. I know I cannot.

[@denisepaulsenful]

Wonderful.

[@santadog9]

@@ader3336 It's not that it's a better way, it's just a different way. Would you agree that consuming produce out of season that is shipped in from all over the world probably isn't a better way? Over 60% of our produce comes from South of our border. How much fuel is used to bring grapes to your table in January shipped in from Peru? Mass factory farming kills animals each and every spring. Rabbits, groundhogs, badgers, squirrels, mice, bird nests with eggs/chicks etc get tilled under by tractors with the dirt, or sprayed with pesticides/herbicides, etc.. I've been vegetarian, vegan, and ate raw for years. I never felt like I was doing something better.

[@Bryan31617]

Sorry bud but being an addict isn't a disease it's a choice.... -a former addict

[@Me-uv6kc]

how's the sobriety going?

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

I still watch replays of Ferguson's late night show. So unique and with outstanding vibes. Always put me in a good mood. Truly in his element.

[@ader3336]

He's very clever and well-read, but super quick witted when he enjoys the person he is talking with - usually pretty women. It's sad that after seeing how great a late night show can be without the corporate controls, there will still never be another like it.

[@akfr0zen]

I love Craig Ferguson!!! I miss his talk show.

[@Civilmonkey1]

Mhmmm noone can match him since. Stayed away from boring politics, kept it real, made his guests improvised and just the masterful level of awareness.

[@beaudwayful]

I so miss Craig's late night show

[@jeffbuyer5768]

in your pants

[@timsickler5125]

@Dave Sarra careful, Icarus

[@Chris-js6oz]

Ditto 😥

[@user-lo1bs4wp7j]

Today is my sober day #538. I'm so grateful for Craig and people like them who are so open and vulnerable about their addictions. Love this.

[@carolynfisher4756]

Way to go, Ryan!!!!

[@jolaajtak7861]

Craig Ferguson seems to be such a compassionate guy. He never looks down on someone's weeknesses or flaws, but tries actually to help by good advice.

[@Chris12987]

“ Some say, we’re only human, others judge us for our flaws” Craig seems like he’s the former.

[@cablebill8892]

I love Craig Ferguson. He's finally getting a sliver of the recognition he deserves. Very humble, unlike most of the hollywood weirdos.

[@MohamedAli-dz1yo]

he has been getting recognition for a while now and probably the way he likes it... which is on a smaller scale.

[@TheTuubster]

Ferguson's Late Late Show has aged very well. The episodes still feel fresh. His travel editions (Paris and GB) are timeless.

[@MrJuancastrotorres]

This is Berts best interview. Ive seen the other C Ferguson interviews and Bert got the most out of him BY FAR.

[@kmolnardaniel]

Juan Castro Torres I think because he was chill, and genuinly interested in Craig. You could feel how respectful he is torwards Craig. He even lied about not liking to partying and drinking, just to make Craig confortable.

[@GK-qc5ry]

He was pretty good, he didn't push for comedy but the laughs came naturally.

[@phonkey]

Tigerbelly was also really good. The YMH one, not so much.

[@CleverGirlAAH]

@tommy Steinberg Tiger belly turned into Khalyla trying to get Craig to give therapy to Bobby... I was already weary of her before (constantly airing Bobby's dirty laundry) but that's when I stopped watching Tiger Belly.

[@ilyasazanovme]

The saddest part is that Craig doesn't have a podcast. Paradoxically, this is what makes him even cooler.

[@blakephotographytexas]

He had one for a while - gave it up because he got bored with that too

[@Winslow273]

@@blakephotographytexas it was good too, the episodes I listened to and watched at least....

[@blakephotographytexas]

Winslow273 i would have liked to have seen him and josh go into it together. They had good chemistry

[@Matthew075]

@@blakephotographytexas I don't think he gives stuff up out of boredom.. he never embraced the celeb lifestyle so very few people really know him. Which is why all is shows had like b list has been celebs. If his shows had recent people on them he'd still be doing it.

[@GK-qc5ry]

Was it a radio show or podcast? A podcast is slightly less pressure I think. I would be an instant subscriber of his podcast. Would be great if Josh was on it too.

[@iketinknocker5033]

His interview(s) with Robin Williams were absolute gold. Craig was one of the only comedians who could keep up with Robin.

[@moribundxix]

Finally coming to terms with the longstanding fact that I'm an alcoholic and every time I get to hear Craig talk about his freedom from drugs/alcohol I get hope again. Thanks man, I'm on the frontlines of that internal war but I hope I can do half as well as him.

[@jamesjohnston1935]

Im a child of an AA/NA household. Stay strong, and lean on those willing to help you. If that is what you need to get to happy, then go for it full gusto.

[@moribundxix]

@theh1n1shot in the states and broke. Therapy isnt an option for the poor. Shows like this is ad close as i can get with debt.

[@hatkins02]

You can fucking do it bro. I was hooked on opiates for almost a decade and was able to get off. Been off a year & a half. I feel incredible ,lost a ton of weight & have so much more disposable income & I don’t have a super high paying job but I was ruining my life physically & financially for years buying pills & taking them.

[@bksmith82]

One day at a time, Go to meetings, don't judge yourself. It can be difficult, but you can do it if you want to. Choose the life you want. I wish you all the best. Keep your head up.

[@teddybear-sb6711]

Check out the book Sober letters to my drunken self by Ed Latimore. Great great read for those trying to find sobriety.

[@matthewsnyder674]

Craig's insight-"I don't have a drinking problem; I have a *thinking* problem"-is one of the keenest I've come across

[@ExcitingBob]

All the in jokes of Craig Ferguson fans in the comments section has restored my faith in humanity. You can tell who has done their binge watching.

[@pachathavala]

I'm very thankful to jayleno fly for keeping that beautiful archieves in internet

[@jackquentin1950]

Nah, you're just a racist man

[@Ninjsulin]

@@jackquentin1950 Michaels burner account

[@into_the_void]

Balls !

[@shinobifirecracker6671]

And also those who just saw him late at night and picked up on the obvious routines. Miss the guy

[@MrKhho100]

Bert is listening like he's hearing stories from an uncle. This was too wholesome.

[@BoqPrecision]

Craig looks to be the same age or at most 5 years older.

[@organicleaf]

@@BoqPrecision is think craig is a bit older then bert, not just 5 years

[@MultiBluedog123]

@@BoqPrecisionCraig is 61 currently, and I think Bert’s in his early 50s

[@rjvsmb]

Yeah, but learned nothing.

[@tabularasa820]

“I still have a lot of crazy F’n thoughts. I’ve just found a way to make them marketable, as opposed to arrestable.“

[@ScrappyMcSlap]

I’m eleven minutes in and just realized there’s a whole extra hour of this… and I’m absolutely invested in this. What an exceptional episode. Absolutely fantastic display of transparency and vulnerability and just -truth- . Superb content. 👍👍

[@danielbloomquist9810]

My elation is best described thusly: *BING BONG* "WHO'S THAT AT THE DOOR?!" *DANCING WITH SECRETARIAT*

[@luisrivera2304]

What did we learn on the show tonight, Craig?

[@timaglam9140]

BALLS

[@zak-a-roo264]

Damn I miss that

[@chase_h.01]

*distorted meows from hell*

[@zaydbouzidi8299]

Percc feel ..great

[@donnahannaford6840]

In my pants

[@danglin-wang402]

The progression of Craigs career is inspiring and he's one of the funniest people I've ever seen.

[@MohamedAli-dz1yo]

also a real dude in silly hollywood.

[@theawesomewillyt]

Mohamed Ali Might be why he’s left Hollywood to live back in Scotland.

[@suecastillo4056]

His recovery integrity is just so wonderful… no ego, no hero stuff, total humble and honest… he’s shared in the best way possible… ♥️‼️☮️🥰love you brother 💕

[@veight7]

Im still upset that they never promoted his show when it was on air. I was a Conan fan just because I found him first. When he went off to take the tonight show I found Craig's show and it was sooooo much better. Then find out he's leaving and just sucked the wind right out of thinking I'd found something great I could enjoy late night now. Im happy there are so many clips on KZbin from it that i can go back and watch

[@mosatsoni4324]

Should have ended with an awkward pause

[@kmacadaeg7]

mosatsoni or harmonica.

[@rjphilla]

Frisbees at the Horse?

[@timsickler5125]

Fresh fruit?

[@deoduceassassin]

That story of the first drink changing the way you think is perfect. Last year I decided to see how long I could go without drinking because I felt like it was too much of a habit in my life, not because i drank excessively all the time but because i did it habitually. So I went 4 months without a drink and I felt great and accomplished. I decided to drink one beer and that was all i had. The next day i thought in my head, "that beer was nice let's have one again" and almost every day after that I had a drink at night around that time. Before I knew it I was back in my old ways. The weight I had lost came back and my personality/mood went back to how it used to be. Alcohol accompanied with regular habitual use changes your personality. You're either hung over or tipsy/drunk and that is no way to live. The trick I've found that has helped me is recognizing my problem and how it originates. I stopped drinking during doing certain activities. For me the time I desire alcohol is while I play video games at night. So I stopped doing it during that time. Trust me that wasn't easy but it did get easier as time went on. The goal for me is to be able to drink without needing to do it every time I play games.

[@Chris12987]

Damn I relate to this so much. My issue is pills instead of alcohol.

[@Kewrock]

The funniest guy in late night television EVER.

[@huckfousemusic925]

FACT.

[@adamwebster9784]

FATC!

[@davidjd123]

fuck no, conan is way funnier, fergusin is cooler but hes nowhere near conan

[@allbies]

@@davidjd123 Never understood why people think Conan is so funny. I mean he's a good host compared to the Jimmys or James Corden or something but his show is nowhere near as funny as Craigs was and isn't on par with Graham Nortons imo

[@platypusbuk]

im going through rehab right now. its ruined my life. ive always loved listening to Craig. I remember when he was on the air, he gave a serious monologue on his show about addiction. at that time, I wasn't addicted to drugs, but it brought me to tears. listening to this man be real and honest is helping me with my trials.

[@andrewpanciotti5518]

Berts ridiculously long pauses in between thoughts always make me thing I lost internet

[@BassLineProductionsI]

I feel you on this one!

[@thelinthicums3295]

Better than umming and awwwing. Silence is OK.

[@BassLineProductionsI]

@@thelinthicums3295 there is a difference between a one second pause, where um and awe could substitute, and five seconds of complete silence. With the latter I have to check my playback to make sure its working

[@donaldedison3593]

@@BassLineProductionsI those pauses are the times bert is blatantly lying. When he tells a story that's true it flows. When he's lying he takes those pauses

[@HarryBase63]

@@donaldedison3593 To me it felt more like he was stopping himself from saying something in a shitty way and took the pause to have it come out better and be more respectful. Just my opinion

[@eddie577]

Craig's Late Nite Show was the best. Very relaxing, Funny, No Politics, I went to sleep with a smile after watching it. I really do miss sleeping that good.

[@GK-qc5ry]

Was original, weird, funny and not likely to be repeated again. We were lucky to see it.

[@TyCorr]

He is the most charismatic person alive. Great dude

[@jonahw.3435]

This might seem silly, but the way Craig describes alcoholism is exactly the way I feel about sugar. Once I give in to shity food I can't garantee where it might lead, just having crazy sugary foods in the house drives me crazy. I'm not overweight though and I work out, so just because I don't have a severe case of sugar addiction nobody ever believes me when I say it's a problem for me.

[@TheAnon232]

Love this man. Honest, authentic, and so unique. With a good and decent heart, to boot.

[@vineetdodd9915]

This episode is a masterpiece in conversation. It should be studied for generations to come. ❤

[@lou.geemusic]

I really miss him hosting late late, I was so excited to see him on ymh podcast and just as happy to see him on this. Hopefully he does more

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

I hate that he quit....almost makes me cry....he was so good and creative

[@reyalexandro]

I really miss Craigs show, it was the only night talk show I consistently watched. It felt very chill and he was hilarious.

[@FookU2b]

Yep, Daily Show then Late Late. Stoned and happily sleeping almost every night. Both shows ruined now. Long live the kings

[@LoganNMP]

What an absolutely amazing interview. This is the first time I actually sat down and watched an interview of any kind all the way through. I am a huge admirer of Craig Ferguson especially when he had his late night talk show it was as good if not better than Carson. I never knew much about you Bert but after this interview you have a new fan 👍👍👍

[@paintballe99]

Craig Ferguson is an old pilot. My Certified Flight Instructor taught me there are old pilots and there are bold pilots. But there are never old bold pilots. Craig understands the physics of flying which is great to see.

[@the8wave]

RIP Vivian Westwood, she was a monumental icon for a generation lost to time but never forgotten. Punk still lives in the hearts of many of us.

[@brandianderson287]

❤Absolutely agree, Craig Ferguson is the best late night talk show host of all time!!! I'm watching the old episodes as well,so great!!! We miss you Craig!!! Live you Bert❤!! Much love, well wishes and continued success to you both!!.

[@thewing331]

Always loved Craig and this is definitely Berts best interview.

[@bobscousinbob7702]

Great episode Bert. Just want to tell you, don't be afraid to reinvent yourself as the sober fun guy. If you lose any fans it will be those worth losing.

[@drdoom9592]

Totally agree you got to think about yourself! You’re a funny guy you don’t have to be a drunk for people to love you.

[@DJMixxwell]

He wanted to say something along those lines but couldn’t

[@seanodeli7031]

Bert is a one trick pony drunk guy w drunk fun stories Nothing about his comedy is smart he’s this generations Larry cable the guy

[@paulsearleiswriggles]

Bill Burr, Craig Ferguson and Bert Kreischer. I think this would be my dream podcast.

[@rjvsmb]

Bill and Craig, yes.

[@jasonrockwood7576]

I just watched this 3 years after it was put out. Listening to Craig and Bert I had multiple wow moments. I loved the Craig Ferguson Show. I actually saw he is touring, not really close, but so tempted to make the drive.

[@mattcampbellmusic]

Google'd it. Owls DEFINITELY aren't known for protecting chickens lol

[@pseudonayme7717]

Eating chickens maybe 😄

[@Clem_Kadidlehopper]

Fake owls are used to scare things like raccoons etc. But it only works slightly as Bert's rats figured it was fake and now dont fear it.

[@charlbrassell2001]

please come explain that to the owls around my place lol had to get goats so leave em alone

[@MrKhho100]

They protect them at night by taking them off to a safe place lmao

[@folkblues4u]

Greatest Late Show host in history! Massively underrated. We love you, Craig!

[@c4_murloc782]

Craig's been married to his wife for 12 years And he still brought her up (positively) multiple times in this podcast. You know a marriage is good when they hang out and talk on a regular basis, AND enjoy it

[@marybrewer2203]

This was lovely. I sincerely love the man who I know as Craig Ferguson, and had been curious about what he was up to. Then, this pops up on my KZbin feed. Thank you, Bert. I really like your style of interviewing him. I'll probably check out your show here from time to time. You're good at the casual. Sitting around the house type of interview. Peace.

[@slywolfe]

Love Craig! His standup special is great, and his books are amazing. It was so nice seeing him on Nikki Glaser's podcast and Tom & Christina's too. I really miss seeing him every night before going to bed, his late-night show was the absolute best! Seein this one pop up under my notifications fkin instantly made my day!

[@brettrobertson2538]

by far the greatest late night show host ever. watch them all the time

[@marcushillerstrom25]

Craig having Don Rickles on is the best late show interview I've ever seen. So much warmth and humor.

[@lilcriminals101]

Craig is honestly one of my favorite comedians . He’s really up there. And I like how honest he is cuz I struggle with my demons too

[@johnbutler7567]

I found out about Craig's late late show by accident when I was just a teenager and I had a weird familiar feeling with him right away he was always my favorite late show host and it wasn't until a few years ago when I got sober I found out he had been sober and I finally understood why he was always so familiar. Alcoholics may not know each other but we all understand each other.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Oh my God, same. But the familiar feeling wasnt the alcoholism, just his free-spiritedness.

[@neeps9596]

It just took this video for me to realise I'm an alcoholic. From Kilmarnock, Scotland. Thanks Craig. I've been told "you're no as fun when sober" A bit of a mind fuck I've found.

[@treetrain]

"the level of self-deception that occur's within me is triggered by the first drink" and "it's very hard to define alcoholism, I think people have to define it for themselves in an odd way" are 2 of the most wisest thing's he said in this. That and "it's the first drink that get's me drunk, not the third or fourth or the 15th. The first one changes my mind that I am no longer in charge of my thinking". I've been to both outpatient rehab and AA, and those are messages that need to be shared more not only for those sobering up but for those non-alcoholics around them in order for them to better understand

[@guitarnutbolinuli9875]

Craig is the best. His conversation is some of the most intelligent and insightful in podcast land. Thanks Bert.

[@gk6993]

I love this guy. And the whole Drew Carey show. Late late show was on very late, never advertised. And Australia gets the seconds from America. Thank you for this interview.

[@Splashdown99]

I paused this at 16:30 because I wanted to take a minute give Bert props for being such a sensitive, articulate interviewer. This is such an amazing conversation.

[@duroxkilo]

i've read his first book and attended his show (yes, it was extra live :})... his honesty and craziness helped depressed and anxious people in the midnight hours.. we would talk, laugh and mimic his shows among friends... i find his story fascinating, i'll watch the whole clip. wish you all the best mr Ferguson, thanks for the upload mr Kreischer.

[@theyrecousins]

Craigs comments on aviation are really interesting, and clearly correlate to someone’s mind who’s in recovery. Total presence and honesty about what one is bringing to the moment.

[@denisepaulsenful]

Love his voice. I was born in Glasgow. All my family were born in the toon heed. As we called it. So his voice reminds me of my dad and all my uncles. It's just so soothing. I remember seeing Craig perform at the Trongate Theatre downtown Gasgow when he first started. But he's such a sage. I love listening to his perspective on everything everybody. :)

[@evan902]

"Owls Protect Chickens" more fun facts Bert makes up on the spot

[@kjcorder]

at least he semi caught himself when he said it. that he hasn't actually looked that up..

[@brianbjur4796]

Some of my mom’s chickens were eaten by owls

[@jimmyluffnin1297]

@@brianbjur4796 LMFAO

[@lukemclellan2141]

Plastic owls protect chickens.

[@DaveStarr100.3]

I woke up to a notification that this was a thing that had happened, and I audibly fell out. This is awesome!

[@LRBeforeTheInternet]

I'm sorry, David, but you never woke up.

[@sallymartin6184]

It's been very beautiful to be in this Intimacy..Enjoyed your Communication. I am 70 and am always thinking about moving back to FortWilliam🙏🙏

[@tylertheman1991]

Craig is so great, the dynamic between these two is amazing! Love them both! One of my favorite podcasts to listen to! 😊

[@BrianHughes777]

Craig is a BEAST! One of the best late show host's! Sobriety ROCKS! 20 years here!

[@nandacolla]

I just discovered him. I could listen him for hours. His wife is so lucky.

[@KristineMaitland]

One of the things I noted about Craig when he was doing late night was his knowledge of fashion and dressmaking, something he got from his mother. I am not surprised about his assertions about Vivienne Westwood (RIP) and her contributions to punk.

[@charlbrassell2001]

i love this calm side of bert. and ive always loved craig

[@ocelotsix6six]

Hands down best interview. One if the best stand up comics out there. Bert great job.

[@jeremydelerocha6275]

Craig is the most honest Scott ever. I love listening to him. If you have not listened/read his 3 books....please do! 1 is fiction and the other 2 are mild takes on his life. His voice is calming as hell!

[@duckylove3930]

My god, how I’ve missed Mr. Ferguson in my life. He is a much needed relief in this world.

[@KaleighMacKay]

I love Craig Ferguson! I hope he doesnt stop doing stand up , I loved his Netflix special!!

[@MissStevenSmith]

I am so relieved this is the podcast Bert managed not to interrupt the guest and just let them speak. So much wisdom from Craig!

[@zemsorg]

Wow, simply the best Craig Ferguson interview ever

[@krisptaco]

Craig was/is such a natural and gifted talent. One of the all-time greats, in my opinion.

[@JimGetzey]

Wow I never really cared for his show, never gave it much of a chance to be honest, but Craig seems like a genuine dude. His take on alcoholism is spot on, too.

[@theogbunn7672]

He's one of the few honestly good and at the same time hilarious and original people left from his generation of television. I think for some reason not being American keeps people honest a lot longer in the biz. Especially when theyre from places like Ireland or Scotland. Or like south Africa or Israel. People who's recent ancestors were seriously oppressed have a much wider world view and a ton more humility. Its harder to corrupt them with money and fame because they have such recent genetic memory of a life that was so miserably difficult and brutal. Americans and English peoples have quality of life and markedly easier history in the last 100 year's for the most part so our morals lie on less solid foundation. Give our ideals a light flick and they topple over like a stack of plastic cups. Lol

[@daleravic]

You can tell when Craig got comfortable with Burt he started being funny.

[@iam1ina1000000]

RESPECT! Without a doubt, the best 'interview' ever... inspiring and fun. (Cheers to you both for sharing.)

[@SithisLich]

It always amazes me how many comics know each other.

[@TriforceofLife]

Wow. As a former Navy “frat-style” ex-drinker who can’t stomach hard liquor anymore, it means a lot to hear two actual experienced substance abusers speak so openly and eloquently about this. I wish we had more experienced addicted people with a platform would share their tools for battling alcoholism!

[@TriforceofLife]

Therapy/counseling is great, useful and can’t be replaced with podcasts for sure. That being said it’s more relatable when you hear it from these hilarious, damaged (like most comics) but successful people like these guys.

[@chefbrian26]

This is one if not thee one of Bert's best podcast episodes. He asked great questions. He let the guest talk and it was great! A rare look into Craig Ferguson

[@BigPauly13]

I love how Craig Ferguson picks up on every sound. Haha.

[@Canadianbeaver42]

I’m super impressed with how great of an interviewer Bert is. He asked Craig every question I wanted to know the answer to. Even when he deviated and talked about Scotland for a bit, he brought it back to Craig’s journey with sobriety. Excellent memory and incredible listening skills. Craig Ferguson is one of a kind, and by far was the best late night talk show host. If anyone is interested, The Jay Leno Fly puts together some pretty great videos of Craigyferg. New subscriber!

[@adamt1914]

Ferguson is the best we need more Ferguson in our lives

[@drsavage3262]

Craigyferg is the best.. I absolutely love that dude! He's the man. Hands down best late night host and his stand up is incredible.. Such a solid genuine guy.

[@Illvester42]

this was fantastic, Craig is a gem.

[@anomystic]

From Scotland here and I’ve only ever seen replays on KZbin of him. But he’s always great. And this was an amazing podcast to watch. Bravo Bert. Fascinating and funny

[@rickycouture7224]

Such a brilliant episode! I had a very similar experience to Craig with the drug Oxycodone, following a six day stint in which I had an untreated fully collapsed lung before deciding to check into the hospital. Because I suffer from a rare muscular condition, on the day of my admission into the hospital I was forced to undergo emergency surgery on my right lung without any anesthetics or pain medication. To say the least -- it was freaking brutal! Well, for the next week I was still stationed in the hospital to see if my right lung would then inflate on its own or whether I would actually needed a second, more invasive, surgery. The week past and my lung stayed deflated, and thus it was decided that I would have the second surgery. Mind you, I'm now two weeks into having a fully collapsed lung, in excruciating pain throughout, running on zero sleep. I maybe got 10 hours sleep total over the course of these two weeks -- no exaggeration. Then the night before my surgery was finally upon me, and Lo and Behold this would be the night that my neighbor (the patient one room over) would be screaming at the top of his lungs and calling the night nurse the C-word. I felt that if I didn't get any sleep before surgery that I would literally die, and my nurse must've felt the same because she insisted that I take an Oxycodone to get through the night. I was terrified to do so because I know how addictive they can be, but she eventually convinced me that I would be an idiot to refuse. Anywho, I took this pill and within seconds I felt more comfortable than I ever have in my entire laugh. All of the pain from my lung dissolved, the noise around me faded quietly into the background, and for the first time in weeks I actually felt like I could get some rest. I absolutely melted into my pillow, and all I could think about was just how disturbing it was that one drug could make a person feel so at ease. For that reason, I refused any and all drugs from that point on -- despite the agonizing road ahead -- because I knew that no drug that could make a person feel that good was safe to consume more than once. It really did make me realize just how dangerous those things are, because they make all your pain and stress melt away. I'm sure that's just how it is in the beginning, too, before it takes hold and makes you miserable. Which also makes you realize just how irresponsible it is for any doctor to prescribe them like candy. It's no wonder so many people fall into the trap and never get out.

[@pattyhaley2949]

I was mourning the passing of my Beloved Mom and stumbled across the late ,late show with Craig Ferguson. I was instantly smitten with everything about him....He was so damn funny and that charisma was contagious. I've loved Craigy Ferg since 2009 and had the privilege of seeing him live in concert. Wish he would do another show of some kind on TV. Love and miss you my Funny and handsome friend. Thank you for bringing laughter back into my life all those years ago. ❤❤❤❤

[@makoalovelace4335]

It feels like watching Shrek's voice talk to Shrek's body.

[@Headhunter425USMC]

Makoa Lovelace you win.

[@Lucas4wordtees]

Nailed it!

[@sumitraghani]

Hahahahaha best comment ever

[@petershury7135]

Craig would laugh at that

[@hellosaysme08]

This is the funniest comment I've read all week

[@timaglam9140]

Add Craig Ferguson to the list of celebrities no one hates And everybody misses him so damn much

[@UberDurable]

The only talk show that made me laugh, especially when Geoff came in as a side kick.

[@digital_crickets]

There are few things more surreal than watching Craig's show with Stephen Wright as his guest. Craig's show was absolutely THE BEST!

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

Damn I miss Craig's late night show, but its always great to hear him on podcasts.

[@Trevenclaw]

The first book Bert pulls out is called Cockpit Confidential and it's one of my favorite books I've ever read that I recommend to everyone. It completely changed my views/fears around flying and also completely dispelled my fear of turbulence. It will also make you despise airports in America more than you probably already do.

[@jordanmelville5786]

Absolutely LOVE the irony of the TItos ad right over Craig's shoulder when he's talking about sobriety.

[@skylargalley6709]

Is it weird that the best life advice I've ever gotten has been from comedians who are talking real for a few moments. Thank for the new perspective and thank you for bringing laughter into what can be a messy world.

[@kevinoneill2170]

I haven't even watched this podcast yet, and I already wish it was longer!

[@jake8473]

I love love love this man. You did great, Bert; tons of great questions and listening to him go in wild directions.