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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

1h 52m
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Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer discuss their careers, aging, parenting, and classic Hollywood stories. They dive into the realities of sobriety, the intricacies of driving manual transmission cars on steep Los Angeles streets, and the enduring charm of movie stars like Paul Newman. Throughout the conversation, they pitch humorous ideas for a new streaming series where they shadow major celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Tom Cruise for twenty-four hours.

The hosts explain how difficult it is to listen to rambling anecdotes when married to expert storytellers who provide unnecessary details. They also reflect on the changing landscape of celebrity culture, contrasting past actors who remained aloof with modern stars who actively promote their work. The episode blends lighthearted banter with reflections on the transition from wild youth to structured, sober adulthood.

  • When driving a manual transmission car up a steep hill behind other vehicles, you must seamlessly transfer from the brake to the accelerator while feathering the clutch to avoid rolling backward. 4:54
  • Paul Newman famously gifted a Rolex Daytona watch to his daughter's boyfriend at the time, which later sold at an auction for seventeen million dollars. 1:03:31
  • A sudden inability to yawn can trigger severe anxiety and panic attacks, as experienced during periods of sobriety and high stress. 50:07
  • Actors in past generations often considered it beneath them to actively promote their films on television talk shows. 1:12:44

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Tour Announcement and Intro

    Tom Segura announces his 2027 US Stand Up Tour and sets the stage for the episode.

  2. 0:31
    Weight Loss Self‑Consciousness Story

    Tom and Bert discuss the awkward self‑consciousness that comes with losing weight.

  3. 1:48
    Bus Life and Driver Rules

    The hosts share anecdotes about touring buses, driver habits, and their own travel quirks.

  4. 3:13
    Teaching Kids to Drive and Manual Cars

    They reminisce about teaching their sons to drive and the decline of manual cars.

  5. 6:13
    Movie Talk: The Musical and AI Concerns

    Tom and Bert discuss the new film The Musical, its creative process, and their concerns about AI in filmmaking.

  6. 9:00
    F1 Cars, Elon Musk Roadster, and Flying Cars

    Discussion shifts to electric and flying cars, including Elon Musk’s hovering Roadster and F1 technology.

  7. 11:44
    Superpower Health Membership Pitch

    A brief commercial segment promoting the Superpower health membership program.

  8. 13:53
    Babbel Language Learning Promo

    Another ad segment, this time advertising Babbel’s language learning app with a discount code.

  9. 47:57
    Sober vs. Alcohol: Finding Balance

    The hosts discuss the challenges of staying sober while navigating social events and the temptation of alcohol.

  10. 48:30
    The Role of Alcohol in Managing Anxiety

    Exploring how a single drink can temporarily alleviate anxiety and the implications for long‑term sobriety.

  11. 55:24
    Revisiting Recovery: From Dry Drunk to Healthy Living

    Reflecting on the journey from forced sobriety to enjoying alcohol responsibly and the lessons learned.

  12. 59:54
    Hollywood Culture: From The Outsiders to Modern Fame

    A nostalgic look at classic Hollywood icons, the evolution of celebrity culture, and the generational differences in fandom.

  13. 1:31:28
    The Dream of a 24‑Hour Celebrity Experience

    Planning an extravagant, day‑long adventure with Mark Wahlberg, including workouts, golf, and a mock Netflix special.

  14. 1:32:11
    Imagining a Day with Tom Cruise

    Speculating on the logistics and wild possibilities of spending a day with Tom Cruise, from workouts to extreme adventures.

Highlights

  • 2:54

    Tour Bus Driving Rulesinsight

    The hosts debate how fast a tour bus driver should go, with one insisting that if anyone passes them carrying a ladder, the driver is fired immediately.

  • 5:05

    Hill Starts in Manual Carsstrategy

    They break down the extreme difficulty of starting a stick-shift car on a steep forty-five-degree hill in Los Angeles with another car right on your bumper.

  • 6:56

    Elon Musk's Hovering Roadsterdata

    The hosts discuss rumors and insider reports about the upcoming Elon Musk Roadster, noting that it at least hovers off the ground.

  • 11:04

    Forgetting You Have Brothersstory

    A story is shared about a lifelong friend who mentioned his brother after knowing the speaker for years, leading to the realization that the speaker simply does not listen to others.

  • 22:51

    Borrowing Charisma from Iconsinsight

    An observation is made on how young boys adopt the charisma and mannerisms of iconic figures and actors, citing Chris Farley as an actor who gave people a language to be funny.

  • 50:07

    The Thirty-Six Hour Panic Attackstory

    A detailed and humorous account is given of experiencing a terrifying panic attack while completely sober, triggered strangely by an inability to yawn.

  • 1:02:45

    The Million-Dollar Watch Giftdata

    The remarkable story of Paul Newman giving his Rolex Daytona to his daughter's college boyfriend, which eventually fetched seventeen million dollars at an auction.

Quotes

  • “I was like, I should have done it, this at your house. We were right, we were in Paso Robles last night.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:38
  • “I was like, I was like, no, I'm going to pass. And Leanne's like, what are you doing?”
    Unnamed speaker · 8:32
  • “Immediately. You relax, you forget about life. That's how, that's why I drink on planes.”
    Unnamed speaker · 51:24
  • “The problem with me now is if I have a couple glasses of like, last night I had a couple glasses of rosé.”
    Unnamed speaker · 55:17
  • “I didn't do any of the work. On myself. I just was, I just quit drinking.”
    Unnamed speaker · 57:05
  • “I'm working out like crazy. I'm running an eight minute and thirty four second mile.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:00:39
  • “Americans born between 1901 and 2027, grew up in the Great Depression and served during World War Two.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:06:05
  • “We die, and it's the most famous thing that's ever happened in the history of the entertainment business.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:32:43
  • “I would love to do a day with Shohei Ohtani.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:36:23
  • “The internet's changed it where everything looks like everyone's good.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:34:57
  • Superpower 11:49–12:56
  • Babbel 13:12–14:14
  • NetSuite 27:31–28:43
  • ShipStation 28:47–29:53

About this episode

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Topics

  • Netflix
  • Disney Plus
  • Marvel Television
  • WandaVision
  • Vision Quest
  • Marvel Television's Vision Quest
  • Marvel
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