The Joe Rogan Experience #2446 · January 30, 2026 · 2h 45m

Bert Kreischer

Bert Kreischer — 'The Machine.' Comedian known for the most famous comedy story ever told (getting nicknamed 'The Machine' by Russian gangsters). Shirtless comedy, Netflix specials, and the art of turning real life into performance.

Highlights

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The most famous comedy story ever told

Kreischer's 'The Machine' story — getting drunk with Russian mobsters on a college trip — launched his career. A single story can define a comedian.

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