Bert Kreischer: No Shirt, No Filter, No Regrets
Thu Jan 22 2026
In this laugh-packed episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, legendary comedian Bert Kreischer joins Gentry to talk about his brand-new Netflix comedy series Free Bert a wildly entertaining look at Bert’s life on the road, his family, and the absurd, hilarious moments that make him one of the most beloved voices in comedy today. Check out Free Bert on Netflix here: Free Bert
Bert and Gentry dig into some of the most memorable stories from his journey to stand-up success, including how Rolling Stone famously “discovered” him while he was a student at Florida State long before comedy became his full-time hustle.
They also talk about Bert’s unexpected and hilarious friendship with Rob Lowe, how that relationship came to be, and how it continues to surprise him. Along the way, Bert reflects on what made him fall in love with stand-up comedy, how he hones his craft, and why storytelling even the outrageous stories is at the heart of what he does.
From wild college tales to life on tour, this episode is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and totally Bert perfect for comedy fans and curious listeners alike.
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In this laugh-packed episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, legendary comedian Bert Kreischer joins Gentry to talk about his brand-new Netflix comedy series Free Bert a wildly entertaining look at Bert’s life on the road, his family, and the absurd, hilarious moments that make him one of the most beloved voices in comedy today. Check out Free Bert on Netflix here: Free Bert Bert and Gentry dig into some of the most memorable stories from his journey to stand-up success, including how Rolling Stone famously “discovered” him while he was a student at Florida State long before comedy became his full-time hustle. They also talk about Bert’s unexpected and hilarious friendship with Rob Lowe, how that relationship came to be, and how it continues to surprise him. Along the way, Bert reflects on what made him fall in love with stand-up comedy, how he hones his craft, and why storytelling even the outrageous stories is at the heart of what he does. From wild college tales to life on tour, this episode is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and totally Bert perfect for comedy fans and curious listeners alike.