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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

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Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer return for another episode of Two Bears, One Cave, starting off by celebrating the latest wave of Guinness World Records in stand-up comedy, including Shane Gillis and Nate Bargatze selling massive arena crowds, and Bert receiving an award for performing his signature story over 1,600 times. The hosts discuss the absurdities of modern comedy feuds, movie reviews for films like Bus Boys and The Odyssey, and react to fan-submitted commercial treatments for Mountain Dew. Throughout the conversation, they explore what it means to be famous later in life, the realities of flying private versus enduring travel adversity, and how their stage personas translate into real life.

  • Comedians and their agents have increasingly turned to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially certify massive ticket sales and attendance milestones. 0:25
  • Shane Gillis set a record for the most tickets sold at 77,000 for a show at the Lincoln Financial Field. 0:43
  • Richard Pryor originally held the longest set record at two hours and forty-one minutes, which was later broken by Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle. 10:55
  • Stavros Halkias recently sparked online debates by criticizing the culture of luxury and private jet travel among successful comedians. 18:17

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Show Intro and Guinness Record Banter

    The hosts kick off the episode with a lighthearted discussion about their recent Guinness World Record achievements and the comedic appeal of record-breaking.

  2. 4:57
    Stavi’s Critique of Comedian Lifestyle

    The hosts discuss Stavi’s outspoken criticism of comedians who flaunt wealth and private jets, contrasting it with their own experiences and viewpoints.

  3. 12:52
    Sponsored Ads: Manscaped, Shopify, Hims, and More

    The episode features multiple product sponsorships, with hosts promoting grooming, e-commerce, and health services while interjecting comedic commentary.

  4. 25:00
    Wrap-Up and Future Plans

    The hosts conclude the episode, teasing future projects, reflecting on the conversation, and encouraging listeners to engage with the show’s content.

  5. 31:24
    Planning a Record-Breaking Attendance Event

    Bert outlines an ambitious plan to break attendance records by hosting a massive show, detailing venue choices and charitable intentions.

  6. 35:58
    Movie Review Segment: Bus Boys and The Odyssey

    Bert and Tom review the films Bus Boys and The Odyssey, offering humorous critiques and personal anecdotes about the movies’ humor and structure.

  7. 49:02
    Ad Pitch Overload

    Bert and Tom riff on a series of over-the-top Mountain Dew ad concepts, debating feasibility and production budgets.

  8. 51:55
    Car Wash Commercial Concept

    The hosts outline a simple, high‑production car wash ad featuring Mountain Dew, debating its practicality and appeal.

  9. 53:12
    Sizzle Reel and Cop Series Idea

    They brainstorm a short, comedic Mountain Dew sizzle reel involving a cop, and discuss casting a tough actor for the role.

  10. 58:02
    Submission Instructions and Call‑to‑Action

    The hosts explain how listeners can submit their own American summer memories and funny ideas for future episodes.

  11. 1:06:07
    Military Base Field Trip Story

    Bert recounts a trip to a military base, reflecting on hierarchy, respect, and the experience of seeing a large military community.

  12. 1:12:15
    Chimp Empire Discussion

    The duo dive into the reality show “Chimp Empire,” debating its drama, animal behavior, and potential for future content.

Highlights

  • 3:07

    Bert Wins Guinness Recorddata

    Bert announces that Guinness recognized The Machine story as one of the most performed stand-up routines in comedy history, surpassing 1,600 performances.

  • 8:19

    Buying Out Arena Seatsstory

    Tom shares insider gossip that a major comedian once paid out of pocket to remove seats from a venue so their attendance record could never be broken.

  • 10:55

    The Longest Set Battledata

    The hosts read about the wild history of comedians fighting over the longest stage set record, with Dave Chappelle clocking over six hours.

  • 47:17

    First Mountain Dew Commercialstory

    The hosts read an over-the-top, chaotic commercial treatment submitted by a fan featuring bald eagles, monster trucks, and endless explosions.

  • 53:26

    The Anticlimactic Commercialstrategy

    The hosts settle on their favorite Mountain Dew commercial concept, featuring a police officer asking if they are drinking beer, only to walk away when told it is Mountain Dew.

  • 1:05:39

    Reviewing Bus Boys Movieinsight

    Tom gives a passionate, glowing review of David Spade and Theo Von's unconventional movie Bus Boys, highlighting its complete lack of standard Hollywood structure.

  • 1:22:03

    Fame and Personal Changeinsight

    Tom and Bert discuss how getting famous later in life shaped their personalities, reflecting on whether their stage personas match who they are at dinner parties.

Quotes

  • “The most performed signature story by a major touring comedian. It has been performed over 1,600, over 16, just casually.”
    Unnamed speaker · 3:35
  • “I, okay, so let's get into the dirt. Now, what, cause we're gonna talk about Stavi and him trashing all his friends in a second.”
    Unnamed speaker · 4:39
  • “It wouldn't last long, however, as Cook took the stage less than a month later with a seven-hour and thirty-four-minute set.”
    Unnamed speaker · 11:29
  • Manscaped 12:52–16:56
  • BetterHelp 27:10–28:36
  • Factor Meals 28:43–29:57
  • Babbel 30:05–31:15
  • Mountain Dew 45:37–48:30
  • Mountain Dew 50:11–58:38
  • WandaVision 1:25:26–1:25:55

About this episode

SPONSORS: Look for Mountain Dew in stores near you at https://mountaindew.com Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get The Beard Hedger Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code “BEARS” at https://Manscaped.com! Start your free trial at https://SHOPIFY. COM/bears For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/bears for your free online visit. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://Betterhelp.com/BEARS. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/bears50off and use code bears50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. https://babbel.com/BEARS for up to 60% off. Rules and restrictions may apply. This week on 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer celebrate Bert officially entering the Guinness Book of World Records for The Machine, possibly the most performed signature story in comedy history, and immediately spiral into the comedy record arms race: Shane Gillis' 77,000-person show, Nate Bargatze's 2 million tickets, the Dane Cook vs. Dave Chappelle longest-set war, and Bert's plan to lock 75,000 paid "hostages" inside Raymond James Stadium and perform for ten straight hours. Then the Bears respond to Stavros Halkias calling out comics who fly private, and explain why he's absolutely right: nobody gets funnier on a private jet. From there, Bert declares Busboys, the new Theo Von and David Spade movie, the greatest piece of art he's ever seen, and Tom finally watches The Odyssey, only for Bert to officially turn on it over the Travis Scott cameo. Plus: Gaddafi's all-female Amazonian Guard, plane-crash hypotheticals, Chimp Empire is the best reality show ever made, Mick Jagger on fame, and why the Bears are grateful they got famous late. 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 336 https://tomsegura.com/tour https://www.bertbertbert.com/tour https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:18 - Comedians Getting Guinness Records 00:07:24 - The Attendance Record Arms Race 00:18:09 - Stavvy Says Private Jets Don't Make You Funnier 00:24:25 - Lunch Pail Phonies & Staying Honest 00:35:39 - Busboys Is A Secret Masterpiece 00:41:55 - Tom Finally Saw The Odyssey 01:03:45 - Por Osos At Frenchies & MacDill 01:07:29 - The Sexiest Military & Plane Crash Hypotheticals 01:12:08 - Chimp Empire 01:15:26 - Leanne's Birthday & The Black Crowes 01:20:28 - Mick Jagger On Fame 01:24:18 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Topics

  • The Odyssey
  • Brunei
  • Guinness Book of World Records
  • University of Florida
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Netflix
  • Mount Joy
  • Counting Crows
  • Black Crowning Crows

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