"My initial idea was going into hotels and having people interview me,"Kreischer told Vulture, under the belief that he's "a better guest than podcast host." And theyre like, These are their names. When he first conceived of theBertcast, however, Kreischer had a more innovative concept in mind. The Machine was a story Kreischer would tell at parties, backstage, or in meetings for years, but hed never do it onstage. After trying out that format for awhile, he'd "taped a bunch and couldn't get one that I liked. I knew I was going to party with them. The footage opens up with clips from Kreischer's aforementioned viral stand-up routine, before providing a bit more footage of the flashback sequence where the comedian's descent into the world of Russian crime began. For one episode, as he recalled in aComedy Central standup performance, he was asked to fight a bear. Refine All Photos By. Bert Kreischer (born November 3, 1972), nicknamed " The Machine ", [2] is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, reality television host and actor. It really is," Kreischer said of the project, which has been described as The Hangover meets Midnight Run. Given Bert Kreischer's party-animal reputation and shirtless shenanigans, fans may be surprised to discover just how seriously he takeshis comedy career. I go, 'I don't know the premise. Easily his most famous story is how he got his nickname "The Machine" while on a college field trip to Russia and the bit has become so legendary that Kreischer decided it was time for that story to get adapted into a feature film. Bill Burr gets to do it when he says I dont support the troops, and everyones like What? [18][19][20] He is also known for his storytelling; his most popular story is about how he allegedly earned the nickname "The Machine". It was just me telling you a story of what I did. [5][18][27], In 2009 his first comedy special Bert Kreischer: Comfortably Dumb appeared on Comedy Central. I just kind of lived my life really oblivious, like a drunk Forrest Gump. [16] In 2001 Kreischer also starred in a television pilot based on Nash's life titled Life With David J.[5]. When he was working on his special Secret Time,he said he began "talking about my family no holds barred,"and revealed he had to "clear"his routines with them ahead of time. And while he may have built up a considerable fanbase, not everyone knows the fascinating history behind this talented and defiantly unorthodox performer. She was like, I am freaking the fuck out. Now, whats also interesting about this is that I explain this teacher one way. Literally across the hall from her and next door to me. ", Kreischer relived that particular era in an interview with theNew York Post. [14][16] Kreischer moved to New York City after a tape of one of his sets was sent to a talent agent who invited him to the city to watch some stand-up shows. [3][4] From the Rolling Stone article director Oliver Stone optioned the rights to Kreischer's life. Filming began in Serbia in April 2021 through Balkanic Media. [3][4][12] Later that same year Kreischer became the focus of a six-page article in Rolling Stone who named him "the top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country. That can be seen in the promotional efforts for his various projects, be they his podcast or standup specials or comedy tours. VISIT THE OFFICIAL BERT KREISCHER ONLINE STORE TO VIEW ALL MERCHANDISE, /*