Stavros Halkias | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 215

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This week on 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Tom is joined by comedian Stavros Halkias who's here to make the bear cave fat again! They talk about Greece, mafia movies, fat guy math, doing comedy specials in Austin and foreign family members. Tom shares some discoveries about his family history and the duo bond over their appreciation of steaks and dogs, before searching for a new Religious wife for Stavros!
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KZbin Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:51 - New Man In Greece
00:08:05 - Cultural Identities/Mafia Guys
00:17:52 - Modern Day Mob
00:22:04 - Lets Get A Fat Back In Here
00:29:06 - Fat Guy Moves
00:33:16 - Comedy Specials
00:38:15 - Greek Stuff/Foreign Family
00:45:19 - Athens
00:51:35 - Genealogy
00:57:41 - Columbus Expedition/Foreign Dads
01:05:25 - Dogs
01:09:40 - Steaks
01:14:35 - Kardashians
01:18:49 - Life Changing Marriage

[@mapleunix1]

"One day I wish I could give my 19 year old mistress brain damage when she disrespects my mother's linguini" has to be one of the most hilarious, outta pocket, unhinged sentence I've ever heard 😂

[@twilyte9557]

Trump 2024

[@yew2oob954]

It's at 10:20 for anyone looking.

[@MideanStone]

I listened to this on spotfy and came here to find this exact moment on youtube for the same reason.

[@harshman121092]

“Goodfellas is the male pumpkin spice” burned a hole through my chest 😅😂

[@twilyte9557]

😮😂😮❤😢😂😅😂😂😮😅❤😅😂😮😂😅😂😅TRUMP 2024❤😅❤❤😅😂😂😅😂😅🎉😮🎉😮🎉😊🎉😊😮❤

[@chato0571]

I’ll come back to 2 bears just for Stavy.

[@LetsGoMakeMistakes]

Hop in, hop right back out again. Sad what's become of this place and these people. You see how many low IQ ads they have in this shit?

[@ParisiticPictures]

Yeah. Fuck these guys. Stav rules. Gonna be a sad day when he goes the way of the Chris Farley, John Belushi…

[@Chlorophyll47]

Sames

[@jasonariley13]

First one I've watched in a while too lol all for Stavvy baby

[@BrianFranksBigBowlOfTravel]

Same

[@JayMac]

Bert not being in 69 minutes was a much needed move. Thank you Tim

[@Ronfost89]

He isn't? That's amazing.

[@2Kewl2Nice]

Bought my ticket because of that

[@danrobichaud]

I love how they make it part of the promo. Hate Bert? He's not in this. Come on over.

[@variaxi935]

I'm fine with Bert but that's still a hilarious way to promote it, just amazing

[@woodycolin]

Rename the podcast to One Bear and a guest

[@jon.t.lillster6497]

Stav is happy in his skin. I admire him for that.

[@Fender0ckreR]

Stavros' laugh sounds like a goat on a sybian.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Hahaha great comment

[@UMfan21]

Probably what's hidden under that shirt.

[@imnickim]

Really glad I didn't look up what that is on my work computer

[@JohnWick-tx4zw]

Bro hahahahhahaha can't unhear it now

[@williemasterofdestruction5339]

*lesbian

[@Jephre87]

Wow an actual conversation where Thomas gets to talk and be involved is very refreshing

[@isaiahobregon1317]

not sure if these comments are a joke but if not why is everyone so tired of bert? just curious.

[@Jephre87]

I’m genuinely sick of Borscht Kevlar. His schtick is grating after a while and he very much has main character syndrome. I enjoy Tom’s insights on things and when Bert is on, he’s consistently interrupting, changing topics, he’ll ask questions to Tom and then instead of letting Tom answer he’ll go “well here’s what I think”. Bert is a funny comic and, I believe, a well meaning and nice guy, but he is also is not a collaborator that lets others share the stage with him. He would probably do anything for you and do his best to make you feel welcome, but sharing is not his strong suit. And after many episodes of watching it, fans tend to grow weary and just want to hear different POVs on this show.

[@fivefigga4038]

To be honest most of the time it's tim and guests instead of the fat man bart

[@Jephre87]

Lately yeah for sure

[@hamig306]

@@isaiahobregon1317cuz they see they own flaws in him. also the mixup cuz like as a comedy fan i like to make fun of my fave comics in KZbin comments when bored. but then actual miserable haters like hop on the bandwagon and some make whole podcasts about the shit. Schaub gets it the worst. Bert n Whitney get it pretty bad. and Rogan too and its all our faults as fans roasting them in good fun

[@theshenoshow8879]

YES! Love it when Bert's not there. A break from his delusions is welcomed.

[@mitchellvictor2421]

Stav still with the 1000 island stare.

[@alanandmichellerichardson1238]

That's good shit rite there

[@marvinsgardenproduce798]

That was the peak of Nick's comedy. No pu$$y for g4y Nick was the peak of Stav's comedy. Now, they are just monetizing their plateaus.

[@KZ_MMA_]

And the pedophile hair style

[@1treyton1]

1000 island dressing

[@joelcannan7686]

Hey that's not funny man, he's had that stare since he had a botched surgery at the Mayonaise clinic. There was Mustard instead of Ketchup in his IV.

[@beercavetech]

Brett not being in the 69 minutes show is probably the best promo possible

[@brettjoyner4251]

Why can’t I be in the show?

[@shrutefarms4741]

Stavvy is podcast gold. We all need his giggle to start the day!

[@Kreactsss]

Thing with stav is every podcast he on it a different topic and conversations keeps it fresh not repetitive

[@nickvallero5931]

Bart looks amazing

[@benjamin3290]

Lmao

[@Jayval1428]

Ozempic

[@Ronfost89]

Every time Bert isn't on 2 Bears 1 Cave the world becomes a little bit better of a place.

[@johnv3788]

Except when the guest is worse

[@dartmansam10]

Dudes in the hospital fighting for his life man, have a little compassion even if he annoys the hell out of you, jesus christ hahaa

[@Ronfost89]

Hate from Michigan@@dartmansam10

[@csauce22]

His special on The Big N is spectacular

[@Recoveringdadpodcast]

I’ve watched three stavy episodes in a row plus his special. Cannot get enough of this rascal.

[@user-jn1jx2gg3h]

Me too. What a fun guy this Rougish Imp is.

[@supachopped1400]

Same 😂

[@toohamm6809]

Dude check out stavys world! He has a guest almost every episode I want to say every episode and people call in and he answers your questions and shit it's awesome I watch or at least listen to it every week

[@Ooga_Boogaaaaa]

Prob go outside more

[@jrob9397]

The AYG one was Great!

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

I love how many podcasts Stavvy is on right now promoting Fat Rascal. I’ve never felt so spoiled 😍

[@Swearengen1980]

Personally I find it annoying that every time a comedian is in town, they hit all the podcasts and they all release them back to back to back to back to back.

[@ToneLone69]

@@Swearengen1980lol get used to it

[@setulokavid7745]

unfortunately it doesn't hold a candle to the KZbin special

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

Agreeeed luv me tubby Greek boi

[@ajpratt6997]

Then make sure to check out the kill Tony that’s being released tonight! He’s the solo guest! Wooohoooooo

[@tripledgt]

Stavros making the rounds on all my favorite pods and he's such a good guest

[@ChrisReparationslul]

Big guy gets around despite his size

[@73685]

He’s like a celestial body in that way

[@milkwasabadchoice3]

Mass and momentum go hand in hand

[@Feign_Way]

He’s got them massive calves

[@norman1907]

He's not that fat. He can still move like Chris Farley and will sasso.

[@lancefisher8358]

Big guys with personality get some so much more than people think

[@LuisTorresD]

It’s great to have a funny person in the pod for once.

[@MemoROFL]

Always relieved when there's a great guest AND no bert involved

[@Mageimin]

Bert without Tom is unbearable

[@Vanilla_Sun]

Yes

[@panakoz13]

100% brotha. So good not hearing a narcissistic addict

[@Edgun99a]

​@@panakoz13That phrase made me think of Steve-O immediately. And that description fits Bert perfectly as well of course.

[@b.newsome8696]

This is the real 2 bears.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Stavvy dropping "verisimilitude" off the top

[@ScreamingindropD]

I noticed that too! What a word. Lol

[@joeb588]

So similar to Bert

[@ambrose_mensch]

…and all that kind of shit

[@Chris-lv2wq]

​@@joeb588he's way better than burt

[@ScreamingindropD]

@@ambrose_mensch yeah, lol he dropped the ball on that.

[@Triple7000]

I always knew Ron Jeremy had a kid

[@wompwomp338]

Stav could be Carl in a live action Aqua Teens.

[@infiniteexistence3544]

Thanks for bringing some energy back into this show Stav

[@allshoulders9624]

Bert doing the read for a therapy service is just perfect.

[@williambartholmey5946]

It is when you consider it's the worst therapy option unless it's somehow the only one available to you.

[@Last_Chance.]

Naturally

[@MrAlec1995]

He's in a bit in 69 minutes... 😂😂

[@barrydlive4602]

Wow 2 Bears enjoying a wonderful conversation. Fantastic episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Bigandchunky666]

48:38 RIP shirt button. Just as he's describing his favorite dishes the button gives out. That's timing!

[@Lordogre420]

nice catch 😂😂😂

[@daegiovanni5864]

BAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAAAA absolutely amazing. you win the comment section!

[@ckc1720]

Target audience reached! I’m a 45 yr old mom. I LOVE STAVVY BABY!! I listen to your podcasts at work and saw your special as soon as it came out! ❤️

[@MrM1lkcoupon]

Us mommies love stavvy 😩

[@TheFloresj23]

You should film Stravos taking you to Greece and you take him to Lima

[@branflakes8038]

It doesn't matter if it's Rogan or Tim, Stavvy always brings out the best in the other guys. He's so fun to hang with hands down!!

[@robertgray323]

Bert going through conversation therapy

[@gurshu12]

As a poor I can appreciate Tim making sure we have content and ads to consume. I sincerely hope he can one day afford a non-poor plane to fly on without worrying about frivolous poor things like checking bags.

[@MrZack4life]

We poors pay for his lifestyle and his new James Bond persona

[@ZennExile]

they just throw mine in the golf cart thingy and wheel us out to the flying boat. It's so nice.

[@yourmumsahoe1]

youll get there one day

[@ZennExile]

@@yourmumsahoe1 statistically speaking your mom has a bigger chance of transitioning to a successful pimp and building a multimillion dollar chachingussy empire, only to be struck down by a small meteorite leaving you an inheretance than you do getting unpoor once you've gone full poor.

[@martiand1882]

That was a jab.

[@simonmayle45-70]

Every single podcast stavy gets on is 100% 🔥🔥

[@Nobodyspecial5150]

Bert not being there made this so much better❤

[@vojko0031]

Im on a Stavi marathon its amazing!

[@Jayval1428]

Same he’s electric

[@drrlification]

thank god , a show where we dont have to hear about how much bert loves drinking

[@lawlbear4115]

I LOOOOOVE A COCKTAIL

[@rogerwilco1777]

..hasnt had a drink in 87 days.. but has eaten 963 xanax to counter the effects

[@toddbenson2406]

And smoked pounds of weed.

[@ljensen7681]

Bert drinks? Oh silly me I thought you meant water.

[@tonylewis6378]

Finally! Aquemini made it to the shelf.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

What a fuckin classic

[@MottoGrotto-ht1yg]

Such a great album. Listened to it the first time last week and it blew me away

[@Greg-WBM]

Needs more flute

[@SpursCCXIV]

Stankonia forever!

[@Unity1975]

“Da Art of Storytellin’ (pt. 2)” slays me every time…literally a BANGER. 🎵

[@prissymissyb]

Stavvy got me breathing heavy

[@ticaljarvis]

Thank God it’s with TOMMY!!

[@Amavra]

Yeah love when a comedian chats with a lifestyle guru

[@dangushue5338]

I love when Tom gets to actually speak on the podcast. More guest bears please

[@robinpowers3602]

i mean. yea. but. Tom still isn't talking much. Has everyone noticed maybe he is just strolling along on all these podcasts? He's too scared to have real fun anymore. Stavros roasted him and Tom didn't even slap back, it would've been amazing if the man was using his teeth. TOM GET IT TOGETHER, YOU USED TO ACTUALLY HAVE EDGE. STOMP ON SOMEONE FOR REAL instead of alluding to it. Nice job Stavros, also nice special!

[@closer20jc]

​@robinpowers3602 you wannabe phyco therapists in the comments are insufferable. That used to be women exclusively.

[@user-jq1ny4qf9q]

Finally a bearable cohost! (No pun intended)

[@Tiffany.Carnes]

😂 you shouldn't have written no pun intended. It's good either way

[@Yeti974]

Stavros is one of those who's a great guest in every podcast 🔥

[@samdavis456]

Stavy everywhere in everything all at once 😮

[@illuminahde]

Movie reference or fat joke?

[@mitchellvictor2421]

@@illuminahde 1000 Island stare.

[@robertrac2314]

that's not hard to do for someone his size

[@rickmann5227]

​@@illuminahdeJust a fact. Find the fat joke below yours.

[@AMpufnstuf]

are you a tailor taking notes

[@Tr-mx3qs]

Gotta love the episodes being banked for so long that they talk about November halfway into December

[@craclinj]

The clip of the weather guy is what just went viral.

[@comree11]

This show is for rich people

[@ericshun3331]

why do banked episodes bother you? most things you watch aren't a live feed, nor are they advertised as one

[@IshmaelOckley]

This is such a baffling criticism. This isn't the nightly news. They're talking about Goodfellas and Christopher Columbus. Why do you care if they recorded it this week or two months ago?

[@closer20jc]

​@comree11 and rich to you is probably 100k a year lol.

[@johnheuer2650]

Stav is a much better bear than bert

[@PS3VICTOM]

Yea ngl, the conversation is much more interesting

[@TheOffD]

Finally, a good comedian on 2 Bears 1 Cave...

[@Creekmore]

Debatable

[@closer20jc]

​@@Creekmoreyou're all women today I swear. We are all doomed

[@aconran72]

Never are Tim's dad vibes more apparent than when he's talking to the next big thing..

[@JDSharar13]

Lmao. Until you all turn on Stav too. Already see the rumblings in comments if you look close enough.

[@MHz619]

Dude Stavvys fat philosophy is so crazily accurate. I think I can finally get a six pack now.

[@MyBlitz7]

Wishing Bert a safe (and long) recovery 🫶

[@benjaminparker2551]

My algo is all Stavvy at this point

[@blindman710]

These are the 2 bears we need

[@EricPeters-ry4gq]

Stavvy baby boy on all the hits this week is what I needed! AYG, 2 Bears, hopefully more to come!

[@CMorty28]

I just visited Athens, and their description of the language is 100% on point. I kept thinking I heard Spanish or some other Latin language, but it's not at all. LOL

[@Ramboskates85]

Stavros making the Netflix special podcast tour. Are you garbage. We might be drunk. 2bears 1cave. And he will be on kill Tony tonight 🎉🎉

[@seNor916x4]

No Bert=Instant like 👍

[@jnitsuama]

The amount of whistle talks from Stavros was wild

[@bdizzle211]

Someone said to me Stavy looks like a fat Mona Lisa and now I cannot unsee it!😂

[@omw2fyb_19]

I can totally relate to the fat demon voice in my head when it comes to food 😂

[@txtacos817-3]

I ate another tables left over Friday dude left an untouched order of tenders and a chicken sando and booked it fast the waitress was like wtf dude left all this food I helped out doing it for us fat poors

[@AllAspectsAllAngles]

Tommy rocking that Billionaire Boys Club shirt. The poors are NOT going to be happy about this!

[@sparky4947]

Finally a watchable episode, Let's go Stavy!

[@slim710.]

I like how Bert says “questioneer” during the better help ad lmao

[@brandond40]

Always appreciate Timothy’s record choices in the background. Aquemini is a classic

[@thedripdrop9826]

This is the 2 bears we really deserve

[@closer20jc]

Nobody deserves anything. These are the most ungrateful and feminized fans I have ever seen .

[@MaxJam684]

I could’ve listened to them all day!

[@MM-qm7og]

Bert advertising for better health is just hilarious. you bastards.

[@masonmatlock9366]

If stav could be a guest on every podcast ever that'd be great

[@pocketsand457]

That genealogy piece had me rolling!!!

[@MrChalac]

Remember when Tom did a podcast with Theo and Theo had thick-rimmed glasses and Tom was like "Wow I really like those" and then got a pair and wore them on every podcast since then? I remember.

[@CoachTC23]

Stavy baby is the true second bear 🐻

[@packermaddenhighlights]

Burt reading better help ads is peak simulation.

[@eliasbarnes6837]

I’d watch a podcast of these two every week

[@jimboehme1258]

Bart wishes he could rock a Hawaiian shirt like this

[@jevans1392]

Food is like comedy. Timing and quality is everything.

[@DamianAguirrechu]

I almost fell out of my chair when I heard a question asked of Tom. Such a rarity.

[@magicROCKETSify]

Only stavy will bring me back to two bears and one cave and also make tom kinda likable again

[@cameronthrashbonergreatcri8848]

That special got his ass in every podcaster's seat, good shit bra!

[@irongoatgaming9966]

Stavros is future star material. The perfect "lovable, ridiculous, slobby, scumbag type" to cast.

[@borophyll7114]

I want a travel show with the two of you.

[@beercavetech]

No Burnt, easy way to get a view from me👍

[@paulvato]

Another great episode. I'm looking forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas!

[@adamclevi]

The fat guy chat is amazing, giving us big boys some much needed love and compassion.

[@mohnjayer]

One of the best comedians working today and Tim having a conversation! Amazing!

[@TheLandOfKings]

How did Bart get funny and witty all of a sudden?

[@Jacob31197]

Best episode in a long time

[@giantnamekiandende8988]

48:01 "We crush hanging out, we crush having a good time, grilling, hanging out not doing shit. Having coffee for eight hours" 😅 Sound like the greatest people love it

[@Lemphis22]

Stavros is the MAN💪🏼💪🏼

[@Nasty_Jax]

I’d watch this every week over bertlynn 100%

[@joenestor1673]

Tom just had to throw that OutKast album up on the shelf 😂

[@vaughnforsythe]

Probably the best two bears in a while

[@darthpiatt420]

The best duo. Fucking love these 2 together. Undeniably funny.

[@dogycy]

Best eps are when Krisinjer is not here squealing for a change. Do more of these guys! The second Bear is the guest so you can even stick to the brand.

[@adammichener987]

Wow, Bret really is looking a lot better lately

[@twig828]

Tom got the Aquemini album on the shelf. Much respect

[@PolishGypski]

Tom has become Bert. You have a guest on and then talk about yourself. Winning.

[@bradonmoore8174]

I click so fast when it’s tom and somebody who isnt brent😂

[@usmc72409]

This will be a great episode

[@Last_Chance.]

Stavy baby!!!!

[@JustinPayton]

Someone asking Tom questions back, and not suddenly interrupting with a story or quip about something completely different? Love it!