Bert Kreischer: The World’s Funniest Storyteller

The best tales from the world's funniest storyteller.

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

8 CLIPS35 MINS

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How Bert Kreischer Became “The Machine”

Bert Kreischer tells the story that made him famous - the week when he hung out with the Russian mafia and became known as “The Machine”.

Anna Faris Is Unqualified

9 MINS

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When Bert Kreischer First Met Will Smith

Bert Kreischer got his big break in comedy when he was spotted by Will Smith. This is the story of the first time they met.

When Bert Kreischer First Met Will Smith

Dave & Jimmy

4 MINS

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Bert Kreischer Jumps Off the Stratosphere

Bert Kreischer has presented a number of Travel Channel shows, often doing increasingly dangerous stunts. On Good One, he told a wonderful story about being the first person to jump off the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.

Bert Kreischer Jumps Off the Stratosphere

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

5 MINS

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“Sorry, Wrong Number”

Bert Kreischer tried to send a heartfelt message to his daughter. But speaking to Howie Mandel, he revealed it didn’t quite go according to plan.

Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast

2 MINS

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Bert Kreischer’s Daughter Looks for Proof of Santa

Speaking to Joey Diaz, Bert Kreischer tells the story of when his six-year-old daughter looked for proof that Santa existed.

Bert Kreischer’s Daughter Looks for Proof of Santa

Uncle Joey's Joint with Joey Diaz

3 MINS

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How Not to Lose Your Virginity

Bert Kreischer tells of one of the most humiliating moments of his life: The time he tried (and failed) to lose his virginity.

Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck

1 MIN

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When Bert Kreischer Fought a Bear

Bert Kreischer has had to do some dangerous things for his TV shows. The worst was when he had to fight a bear.

Dave & Jimmy

3 MINS

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Bert Kreischer’s Waitstaff Raffle

Bert Kreischer helped the waitstaff at the comedy clubs he worked in by holding a raffle for them.

2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

4 MINS

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8 CLIPS35 MINS

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How Bert Kreischer Became “The Machine”

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“Sorry, Wrong Number”

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Uncle Joey's Joint with Joey Diaz

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