Podcast Profile: The Bertcast

Bert Kreischer is one of my absolute favorite comedians/podcasters. He's also on my short list of 'dream interviews' so if someone can help set that up, I would be eternally grateful. It was his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience that got me into podcasting in the first place, so when he formed his own podcast, entitled The Bertcast, I was obviously thrilled. Perhaps most famous for his gig hosting Trip Flip and formerly Bert The Conqueror on the Travel Channel, Bert's true calling is stand-up; a fact that is immediately evident when you listen to him shoot the shit with stand-up greats like Bill Burr and Jimmy Shubert on his show.

Nearly every podcast I listen to is either hosted by a stand up comedian or frequently features them, so this will certainly not be the last podcast write up we do here at Real Comedy. That being said, I simply had to make it my first. Bert is one of the most likable people in show business and it's due, in large part, to his relentless relatability and undying humility through every stage of his career. I strongly encourage you to check out my write up on Bert from a while back, which still remains to be one of my most viewed posts of all time. I also encourage you to check out the Bill Burr and Jimmy Shubert episodes of the Bertcast to give yourself a brief education on what it means to be a stand-up comedian. Follow Bert on twitter @BertKreischer and go buy one of his awesome T-Shirts at bertbertbert.com. I'm wearing mine right now.

Our Time With Joey Diaz (Interview)

I told you we were going to start things off with a bang, didn't I? Joey Diaz is nothing short of an icon in stand up comedy. While he has dabbled in movies, television, and various commercial spots, his true home is on the stage. If you're familiar with his work, then you knew when you clicked on this story that there was no way I could possibly sum up the complex being that is Joey Diaz in one single blog post. If you're not familiar, then consider this a simple introduction into the life of one of the most interesting people in the entertainment industry, and arguably the world.

When you think of the best natural comedians in the world, who comes to mind? Is Bill Burr the king? Or perhaps Adam Carolla takes the title? Well, allow me to officially enter a new candidate into the race. In comedy, there are people who study and rehearse and perfect each and every joke before taking it to an audience. Then, there are people who simply live it. People who walk through life with an aura around them, bringing comedy to every possible situation, not because they choose to, but because it's as much a part of them as the air they breathe. While both approaches have a certain potential for greatness, there is a clear and distinctive element of something special in the latter. Nearly all of us can communicate, but only a select few can captivate. Joey Diaz is one of those special people.

I started my comedy fandom by looking for people that made me laugh. Simple. But as my love for the craft grew, I started to gravitate towards the comics that had that extra element. The Joe Rogan and Louis CK types who could change your entire way of viewing the world around you, just as easily as they could give you a case of the giggles with some juvenile poop joke. I think I speak for a lot of Diaz fans when I say that his material and sense of humor is only a small portion of why we love him. The real reason is his unrelenting honesty and his ability to dive into deep, introspective philosophies without coming off as preachy or condescending. The real reason is the fact that Joey has already been through more problems than nearly all of us ever will, and has used his experience to bounce back, thrive, and allow us to learn from his mistakes. The real reason is because you aren't seeing a facade or an artificial persona, but rather the true ins and outs of one of the most fascinating people in the world. I am happy, although not surprised, to say that our interview with Mr. Joey Diaz did not end up as some some surface level, textbook P.R. question and answer. After seeing the depth of his responses, I immediately regretted not digging deeper or asking more questions. I guess that's just incentive to try and do this again in the future. Please join us for our first official Real Comedy interview. There isn't a more deserving focal point. Enjoy.

Welcome!

Welcome to Real Comedy! As part of Real Radio's ongoing mission to continually adapt and evolve, we have gotten rid of two of the less frequented sections of the blog and added two brand new sections which are sure to bring more fun and interesting elements to the Real Radio collection. You are currently visiting the Real Comedy section, which will feature stand up specials, tour announcements, podcasting, and special interests pieces about the biggest names and most unsung talents in comedy. If you are familiar with the Real Radio brand, then you probably realize that there is little to no chance that we will remain in those specific guidelines, but that should be the gist of what is covered in this section. As always, the easiest way to get updates on new posts for the entire site is to follow us on twitter @RealRadioBlog. We encourage you to email us questions, comments, or submissions at nriz51890@gmail.com, as well.

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