Charlie got caught doing what!? - Berens Sisters Pt. 1 - Episode 131

This week Charlie is joined by half of his sisters Betsy, Maggie, Mary Kate and Bridget, for a special episode of the Cripescast. They start the episode by opening a bottle of wine with a screw and hammer and share stories about growing up with 12 siblings. Highlights include Maggie’s story about Charlie getting picked up by the cops at 17, voting games that pin sibling against sibling, and Charlie getting advice on his upcoming commencement speech.
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The music behind the advertisements (aside from Maggie's beautiful rendition of "Jingle Bells") is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

[@charizardsniper5064]

One brother up against 4 sisters….. we’re gonna need more beers for this man. This was my main focus the whole time while I was laughing haha

[@cripescast]

we got another episode with the rest of the sisters coming soon!

[@charizardsniper5064]

The rest of the…… dude 😳. I have sisters and having them all in a room is both great and terrifying so for you to do this you are a freaking G dude. I salute you 🫡. Looking forward to it 😁.

[@MrSheckstr]

@@cripescast watching this is like watching the royal rumble…. Four guys trying to eliminate the Big Show, only to start bickering with each other halfway through it

[@neilbrucker5985]

How any of these magnificent women single is crazy to me. All seem like the perfect Midwest woman to bring home to the family

[@trinityhatlewick]

As an older sister, I don't feel sorry for him! 😂My brothers would though!

[@tomatoenthusiast]

Charlie directing his sister through Madison by way of knowing the bars was something that KILLED ME 😂😂😂

[@Idontwant1]

I was always horrible with knowing streets. So I always do landmarks.

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

"Shout out to the Amish." "They'll never hear this. " haha

[@moose.knuckle]

Don't be an auschloct, we can watch on our neighbors magic picture box.

[@ashtondemarse]

Drinking Game: Take a sip every time someone says “Sorry, Colleen” and a full drink when all 5 are in unison. Best of luck! 😉

[@Matt_in_TEXAS]

Watched the whole thing- It's beautiful! I love listening to adult siblings tell the tales of growing up- so sweet and stuff that's really funny to them. I'm the oldest kid and grandkid- my younger sister and brother (and cousins) can slip right back into telling tales and remembering the good times we had. Thanks for sharing this- looking forward to Part 2!

[@bbmmr8]

This reminds me of talking with my siblings 🤣 we’re 5, I can’t imagine being one of 12

[@joannelucille]

I can't even imagine growing up with that many siblings. Never a dull moment, I bet 😂

[@michellemacioszek6062]

Love this family❤😂

[@SamLunser]

This is the most midwestern podcast ever🍺

[@Oeleted]

As a Canadian, listening to this episode felt completely normal and I absolutely loved it 😂 I need to take a trip to the Midwest soon, feel right at home away from home

[@cwags40]

So glad I found it

[@namewitheld2568]

What an incredibly good looking family.

[@heatherconsla7101]

The stories about your dad are hilarious! My dad sounds exactly the same. Did he ever yell, "You ain't got the brains God gave a piss ant?" to drop a truth bomb about your decision making? They don't make dads like they used to.

[@LUCYintraining]

I have nine kids, having a big family is a blast! Their all grown the baby is 20 and when we all get together we laugh and talk about the good times and how hilarious it was. We had so much fun and today all my kids are close to their sibs, they call each other to talk and get together when they can. It makes me so very happy that they are all best friends. It's been my privilege and pleasure to raise these kids and embrace their diverse personalities and experience what amazing adults they are today. Kudos to the Berens family for their 12 kids and seeing how much they enjoy one another!

[@Idontwant1]

I was 7 out of 9 siblings in my family. And I had 6 kids in 5 years. Our oldest was born in 88 and our twins the youngest were born in 92. We had them one after the other.

[@afkbender3686]

Dads yelling at your child for bad math grades is tradition, as well, yelling at your child while teaching how to drive.

[@djspynz]

Charlie this feels like I am in the living room with my cousins in Milwaukee. Love this so much.

[@TSchubert33]

The Dick Berens stories are hilarious. Looking forward tp part two. Also, how in da heck is MK single?!

[@melissamele1305]

Lol. Thank you Colleen! Also, I had no idea listening to the description of seats going into and out of a van could make me laugh so hard.....

[@MrCalebCourageous]

Charlie was right about the Bible quote! In the book of Luke, Jesus talking to the religious leaders telling them to quit being so haughty. Nice Berens!

[@michellemacioszek6062]

The first will be last, and the last will be first? Or, ...don't take the seat of honor, humble yourself to the seat of the least , and be honored when you're requested to come and sit in the place of honor....? He remembered it😅

[@michaelmoeller7726]

Underrated joke in the cast… *cream soda spews after being open* bird: “First time eh?”

[@afkbender3686]

How could MK be single??!? Mary Kate is beautiful and has a great humor. Get at it the DIY outdoorsman guys!!!!

[@mario71181]

Just started listening to all your podcasts! This one has me in stitches 😂 What a great family can’t wait to meet the rest! Lol

[@calyl]

This should be a weekly thing!! Love it to think that they are all younger than Charlie and he is helpless around them! Hahahaha!

[@gracekirk1922]

Charlie, you have to do another video with your other 4 sisters, then with your brothers! I absolutely loved this video!🇨🇦👏🏻👀👏🏻🇨🇦🥰👍🇨🇦

[@bridgeymaeandershoo]

I'm also named Bridget and have been called both bitch-it and bird shit! Too funny!!

[@UserLev]

I didn’t know you had this podcast! I always listed to Bellied Up but I found this today and I’ve spent the last 90 minutes dying listening to your sisters roast you 😂 I know your place! I have 3 younger brothers. I get verbally beat up all the time! (Also somebody get this man 7 more beers)

[@Dani_Lynn19]

Oh man! I actually really do need a realtor for the Wisconsin area! Maggie, I need your info. :)

[@joshburns2753]

Great stuff, Family is forever! Also Charlie I didn’t know you were so old 🤣

[@RedRadio14]

I think we need a mixed siblings podcast in the next year.

[@commonsense17]

"I wasn't on top of anybody!! -Charlie 😂 ** I was checking her for ticks Dad, I swear!**

[@bridgeymaeandershoo]

I'm also a Bridget and called "bitch it" and bird shit. Twins! Hah

[@laurafarr2693]

I’m one of 7 and I’m dying over the playing survivor

[@Boiler337]

Yes, that was awesome!

[@leilaan9344]

Why are they wearing shoes indoors? 12:30 well done to charlie for knowing his bible verses! I thought they all were Catholic?

[@Boiler337]

What a fun way to meet the fam! Great stories and you all sound so fun!

[@SheilaALynch]

Beautiful and handsome siblings. Goes to show you have beautiful parents. Thanks for the laughs too.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Now I want to know what the disallowed starting question was!

[@theorchardentertainment1424]

Hi Mary Kate ☺️. You guys are all great! I moved to the Midwest a few years ago, my dad is from Madison but lives in Washington State now I'm in Ohio 3k miles from home so this makes me feel like I'm with family for the holidays, so thank you. Also Charlie I saw you at the Agora when you were in town and loved it. I am a bartender there as a second job but took the night off to watch your set and you did not disappoint. Keep it up guys!

[@robemega]

I really learned something useful today with the screw in the cork. So useful!

[@togodbetheglory1842]

Loved this!! Im oldest of 13 & this reminds me of when my siblings & I get together! 🤣

[@angelalalley7593]

The Plaza was one of my hangs! Got carded (and kicked out) for the first time the night before the birthday when I turned legal.

[@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911]

I wanna see you teach them how to gut a deer🤔🤯🤣🤣

[@telecasteroil]

I love my sister but I couldn’t imagine 2 or more!

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

I want to exists in Midwest. It's like a thing within itself that just happens everywhere all the time.

[@andreah6175]

As an only child, this was a strange thing to observe ha

[@yay5440]

How does only Charlie have the Wisconsin accent? 😮

[@doghat23]

Good stuff Charlie. Keep it up bud

[@matt.eick28]

Aye we’ve got the same rug in our house coming from another Wisconsinite

[@reneeelias9514]

Maggie why did you stop teaching? Why did you decide to teach 8th graders? 7th and 8th are the worst. I lived it i know. The hormones are horrible. My brother taught music (fool) to 7th or 8th graders in Caledonia for one year. He went into insurance after that.

[@chrismiles8225]

Definitely ganged up on him a little bit... 😁 Great Podcast!

[@afkbender3686]

september.......(fourth) FOURTH!!!!?!!?1!!

[@FraggleRocker]

Your family looks fun. I wanna come to Christmas

[@pamelarainey546]

Coming from a family of thirteen, we know the pain endured dealing with those gosh dark seats!!!

[@mr.somebody1493]

Funny, I've opened many wine bottles with a drywall screw and pliers.

[@ftfasttalkfoodreviewsyt]

Poor charlie

[@jmac7133]

My older brother was pretty mean, now he is scared of me! Karma! Gotta love little sisters!

[@jimanderson1721]

Color crayons on table. Charlie’s?

[@JaraxinK]

When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. Luke14:8 NIV

[@Howmint]

Great podcast with great story’s

[@19Burgandy]

This was fun to watch! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rebausa4867]

A family we'd all like to have

[@cletus7419]

Charlie, proud of you for not editing out the story about you making out lol.

[@codysimmons2703]

Just found this podcast and it is hilarious. Charlie I hope that you apologized to Betsy because as a brother on sister's too, she was pissed.

[@hermangraber3442]

I'm amish and I'm listening. Lol seriously

[@jjanes3248]

I feel you Charlie! I have 4 sisters....you have more than me but I feel your pain! Btw i am moving to Appleton from Southern California the first of April!

[@catsj1767]

You have a wonderful family, bless you 😊

[@karldomogalla2058]

Is Colleen the producer or your mother?

[@leilaan9344]

The mother is molly

[@crashalexander7232]

What's the difference between a light bulb and a pregnant woman ........you can un screw a light bulb.

[@petergustaf5633]

Man, thought you'd be a "Chicago Bear" to live with after seeing you on Monday Night Football. Dose guys didn't even say hi to the folks for ya. Jee whill a kers. But, wow, this is bigger! Your sisters still talk to you! Oh, yeah, Christmas. Back to rough stuff in the new year, starting with a hangover and dad's out of bitters.

[@leterrip2816]

My lord Mary Kate is beautiful 🫠 I love your content, Charlie! Hope to see you live sometime 🤙

[@footballlvnlady]

Love this! Siblings….so open and honest! 😂

[@VLXVNDR]

Mary-Kate, absolutely gorgeous, funny and also gorgeous.

[@EpicHashTime]

It's weird to see people actually wear shoes indoors

[@lisaparker5329]

Can't wait to see the other sisters!!

[@elishavarivka8923]

With that many siblings, I would put them all on my phone calendar because I can’t remember birthdays and I only have about three or four people in my family and extended family.

[@jamescole4317]

One of the funniest podcast episodes I've ever heard; as one of 3 brothers, funnily enough, it's a very similar dynamic between us and you folks, so it feels just like a family reunion

[@joshfish55]

Lol id pay to hear what was the original part 1

[@Lcngopher]

I have a cousin who also had the nickname bird. She got it when she was really young. I dont know exactly how she got it but i believe it was from sounds she made.

[@karlaanderson566]

Love to see the the brothers.. Bill Drew and John

[@joedesormeaux9979]

This is so much fun. Makes me wish I lives in their hometown.

[@TsterMr63]

When are we gonna see Mom & Dad?

[@NeonNekoHime]

Oh yah gotta make sure everyone is buckled in. Safety first ya know!

[@neilbrucker5985]

Man this guy has mega sisters, musta been hell growing up wirh all the guys coming around.

[@catecoleman9852]

Sister: and I broke my arm Brother: ha ha ha ha that was so funny 😂

[@austinflake3938]

What’s the age gap of the oldest and youngest in the family? My father is the 5th of 11, and there are 22 years between them.

[@TheOReport1994]

Y'all need to do a brothers podcast!

[@danielninedorf5502]

So this is 5 of 12, the rest are aliens ?

[@31Alden]

Beautiful sisters - lucky brother!

[@EvieVermont]

I thought I had a lot of siblings- 6 of 10 here, yikes!

[@ritasmith9553]

Hey Charlie! This is fun. Gonna have to do it in a few segments though. Nice visit! Fun to get to meet some of your sisters and hear some stories. Can all Berens tell stories? All good at it?

[@VanessaMallia]

This is the sweetest thing! Thank you.

[@DeezzzzNutzzzz]

Mary Kate and Bridget are serious dime pieces

[@DrAtomics]

Hey Charlie, I'm 26 and a physicist (scientist) from MN, you tell your sis Mary I says hi now 🤭

[@YoutubeChannel-ut5ic]

Mary K is a DIME XD i mean theyre all beautiful but hellloooooooooo

[@aldeventos]

Her sisters have such beautiful voices … I would listen them all day ❤

[@debbylou5729]

No, he has superpowers. He has done this his whole life

[@jameskinney4332]

When is part 2 coming out?

[@cripescast]

Not soon enough!

[@jameskinney4332]

@@cripescast agreed!!

[@augenmaugen]

Why are they saying “your dad” and “your sister,” are you guys a “his, mine and ours?”

[@dorothea_walland]

laughed out loud at "pissed off rapunzel" 😂😂

[@Lcngopher]

There was one time i was leaving work and backed into someone. I was driving my dads ram 3500 at the time and it had a trailer hitch on it. I just didnt see or hear them when backing out. There wasnt any significant damage at all but we did call the police and report it.

[@kurtvanluven9351]

Really contrasts that even counting cats, my holidays are a bit Like I should go to the bar and invite someone o v e r .

[@andrewboudreau5279]

There’s nothing better than siblings hashing it up lol

[@janetfoltz9090]

Love this!

[@KateMorganStyle]

2013 is when I made my first MA