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Breaking Down The Barstool Brawl | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

1h 46m
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Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer return for a wide-ranging conversation touching on childhood fantasies, fitness trackers, and the illusion of expertise in modern life. The hosts debate the merits and perils of sobriety, with Bert reflecting on his complicated relationship with alcohol after quitting drinking and monitoring every metric on his Whoop band. The discussion also veers into internet subcultures, real-life altercations caught on camera, colognes of historical figures, and the specific brand of authenticity found in actors like Benicio Del Toro and Billy Bob Thornton. Throughout the episode, the two comedians examine the psychology of delusion, whether in professional sports dreams or social media performance, while trading sharp banter and personal anecdotes.

  • Fitness trackers like Whoop can drastically alter your perception of health, sometimes making moderate drinking feel much worse due to metrics like sleep and recovery scores. 31:35
  • Many people hold onto childhood fantasies of playing professional sports well into their teens before a stark encounter with elite competition snaps them back to reality. 17:14
  • Online content often relies on performative authenticity, leading to internet mockery and cringe culture when audiences spot the artificial staging. 1:06:33
  • True acting skill shines when a performer is so convincing on screen that their off-screen interview persona completely shatters your expectations. 1:11:01

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Host Banter

    Tom and Bert kick off the episode with lighthearted jokes and introductions.

  2. 0:42
    Jokes About Jewish Identity

    The hosts discuss and attempt a Jewish joke, touching on cultural sensitivities.

  3. 2:18
    Cigar Story and Altoona Hustler

    Tom shares a humorous tale about a cigar shop in Altoona, Florida, and the unique Andalusian Bull cigar.

  4. 4:08
    Health and Alcohol Reflections

    The hosts reflect on Tom’s past drinking habits and his current focus on health and wellness.

  5. 7:17
    Bull Riding and PBR Insights

    Tom and Bert dive into bull riding culture, sharing anecdotes from PBR events and the physical toll on riders.

  6. 28:28
    Mental Health Sponsorship – BetterHelp

    Tom promotes mental health therapy through BetterHelp, sharing personal experiences and encouraging listeners.

  7. 30:02
    Business Tools – NetSuite and ShipStation

    Bert advertises NetSuite for AI-driven business management and ShipStation for shipping cost savings.

  8. 31:14
    Discussion of Blood Clots and Health Advice

    Tom discusses his blood clot experience, medical opinions, and the complexities of health advice.

  9. 35:08
    Performance Enhancing Drugs Debate

    The hosts joke about steroid stacks and discuss the dangers of performance-enhancing substances.

  10. 48:18
    Barstool Brawl and Street Team Controversy

    The conversation turns to a Barstool fight, street teams, and the hosts’ thoughts on marketing and legal boundaries.

  11. 49:52
    Witness Accounts and Media Coverage

    Discussion of how the incident was captured on video, the spread of footage, and the hosts’ attempts to get Gia’s perspective.

  12. 54:55
    Cultural Commentary on Cringe and Authenticity

    The hosts critique the rise of “cringe culture,” the performative nature of online personas, and the importance of authenticity in public figures.

  13. 1:00:00
    Broader Themes of Conflict and Masculinity

    Tom and Bert shift to a broader conversation about how men handle conflict, the role of women in fights, and societal expectations of aggression.

Highlights

  • 4:13

    Wishing I'd Never Quit Drinkinginsight

    Bert expresses a surprising sentiment about his sobriety, admitting that while his health is good, it is extremely hard to get back into drinking once you know what recovery feels like.

  • 28:53

    Losing the Pro Sports Dreamstory

    Bert and Tom discuss the exact moment they realized at age 19 and 17 respectively that they would never make it as professional athletes after seeing true elite competition.

  • 38:32

    The Reality of Professional Bull Ridingdata

    Tom shares his experience attending a PBR event, detailing the intense production, extreme athleticism of both riders and bulls, and how bull owners only get paid if their animal actually bucks.

  • 49:52

    Monitoring a Fight at Barstoolstory

    The hosts break down a viral video of a security altercation at the Barstool offices, specifically analyzing one employee's hilarious strategy of repeatedly monitoring and backing away from the scene.

  • 1:26:43

    Collecting Historical Colognesstory

    Bert shares a bizarre personal collecting habit he picked up in Paris, revealing that he bought the actual colognes worn by historical figures like Napoleon, JFK, and Elvis.

  • 1:37:48

    Sebastian Maniscalco's Seasonal Robesinsight

    Bert highlights the uncompromising authenticity of comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, noting that he owns four different robes for the four distinct seasons of the year.

  • 1:43:22

    Meeting Billy Bob Thorntonstory

    Bert recounts running into Billy Bob Thornton backstage at the CMAs, praising the actor's genuine demeanor and willingness to engage with fans and talk about music.

Quotes

  • “I can't tell on stage. It didn't work, but it is very funny.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:51
  • “And he goes, oh, you should take this joke. He goes, it doesn't work for me.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:07
  • “I think the, I think right now antisemitism is getting clouded into the Israel-Palestine thing.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:56
  • “The amount of conflicting advice out there about hair loss is exhausting. Take it from a guy who's done all the research.”
    Unnamed speaker · 14:48
  • “I immediately run right into the line of fire.”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:07
  • “Every fight you see on Instagram is just a woman yelling and screaming and then sometimes just screeching,”
    Unnamed speaker · 53:06
  • “It ruined three days of my life because of the domino effect it caused.”
    Unnamed speaker · 58:19
  • “Like, it's acceptable if like, this woman is, has like, really harming somebody weaker.”
    Unnamed speaker · 55:06
  • “You are a fascinating, cause I can't understand what moves you. Like, you're, you're, like, I can't understand what drives you.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:36:54
  • “I find that so fascinating.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:38:01
  • DraftKings 11:58–14:46
  • Hims 15:01–16:45
  • NetSuite Next 27:15–28:27
  • BetterHelp 28:28–30:01
  • ShipStation 30:05–31:20

About this episode

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Topics

  • Barstool
  • Dracar
  • Obsession
  • Calvin Klein
  • CK1
  • Andalusian Bull
  • Jo Malone
  • Chanel number five
  • Paris
  • CMAs

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