b"\\U0001f4a5Get Ready for BOLD, RAW, AND UNFILTERED TEARS & LAUGHTER!\\n\\nThis week\\u2019s guest will knock your socks off\\u2026 or maybe your shirt! We're stepping into the unedited, unapologetically real world of sensational comedian, BERT KREISCHER.\\n\\n\\U0001f6a8HEADS UP: Normally, I mute language that may be considered offensive to some. But this week, Bert\\u2019s use of these types of words is so ingrained and organic to who he is that I made the choice to post the unedited version to maintain the flow of our conversation.\\n\\nADMIT IT\\u2026when you found out that BERT KREISCHER was my guest, many of you wondered if we were going to talk without his shirt on. But let me tell you, there's so much more to Bert than his wild on-stage persona.\\n\\nWhether he\\u2019s fully dressed or topless, \\u201cTHE MACHINE\\u201d is one of the hardest-working guys in the entertainment industry. He\\u2019s a podcaster, reality television host, and author who runs his own production company, continues to do stand-up to filled arenas, and has a must-watch movie out on Netflix based loosely on his life.\\n\\nThis interview peels back the layers of one of today's most dynamic comedians, revealing insights and life lessons that are as profound as they are unexpected.\\n\\nBut beyond his public image lies a man of DISCIPLINE, HUMILITY, AND DEPTH.\\n\\nIn this episode, you'll get an inside look at Bert's journey with sobriety and his commitment to self-care, which recently led him to an impressive 40-pound weight loss. It's about finding and embracing those moments of joy that truly enrich life.\\n\\nDive in as Bert opens up about:\\n\\nHis unique relationships with fellow comedians Joe Rogan and Tom Segura.\\nThe psychological impact of his intense touring schedule.\\nConfronting his mortality amid his struggles with substance use.\\nThe challenges and pressures of being a present, effective parent.\\nBattling Imposter Syndrome despite his immense success.\\nUnderstanding the root of his success and what drives him.\\nThe importance of fearlessness in both life and comedy.\\nA candid discussion on death and the legacy we leave behind.\\nBert Kreischer has made us laugh countless times, but in this episode, BERT will also make you THINK, which is the mark of what makes a comedian and an observer of the human condition TRULY GREAT.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"