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Episode 136 - Laura Ramsey Jan 18, 2023

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Joining Charlie on the Cripescast this week is actress and fellow Wisconsinite Laura Ramsey. Laura shares stories from when she moved to LA at 19 years old including landing her first acting gig, the culture shock she experienced upon arrival, and what she missed most about Wisconsin. The two brainstorm some Midwest-inspired flavors for her new botanical lolly company Nias Arc, including Old Fashioned and Brat-flavored popsicles. Find Laura on Instagram @lauraramseyofficial and @nias_arc. Order your lolly's at niasarc.com. Find us on all platforms at @cripescast @charlieberens. Find us on Patreon, too for exclusive content and extended cuts patreon.com/charlieberens. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, JollyGood and Duluth Trading Company. The music behind our ads is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 135 - Katherine Blanford Jan 11, 2023

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Comedian and co-host of the comedy podcast “Cheaties” Katherine Blanford joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week. She shares stories from her career including when she got called to be on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Katherine talks about growing up as a horse girl, being a cleaning lady at the London Olympics, and how she balanced being a full-time nanny and stand-up comedian for eight years. The two bond over attending private Catholic schools growing up which leads to Katherine remembering her best confessions from second grade. Check out Katherine's website katherineblanford.com and follow her on YouTube and Instagram @itskatherineblanford, on Twitter @thebizznizz and find her on Facebook at Katherine Blanford Comedy. Follow us on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens and check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens. The music behind the ads is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 134 - Donald Driver Jan 05, 2023

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Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week. He shares stories from his time as a Packer including going through his first training camp, how former GM Ron Wolf bought him his first jacket, and what it felt like to win the Super Bowl. Having had a rough childhood in Houston and growing up in poverty, Donald explains that his “hardships have allowed him to be the person he is today.” Find out more about the Donald Driver Foundation at donalddriverfoundation.com and find Donald on all socials @donald_driver80. Find us on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens. Find us on Patreon too patreon.com/charlieberens.

Episode 133 - Jill and James Iverson Dec 28, 2022

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Manitowoc couple and recently accomplished "loopers" Jill and James Iverson join Charlie on the Cripescast this week to talk about their recent sailing trip on America’s Great Loop. Traveling over 6,000 miles, the Iverson’s recount their trip that started in Lake Michigan, went down the Mississippi River, through the Gulf of Mexico, back up the East Coast and through Canada to return home in just over a year. Jill, being a birder and a fisher, allowed Charlie to geek out about both of her hobbies, and the two compared their Walleye fishing techniques. Find us on all platforms @cripescast and @charieberens Find us on Patreon patreon.com/charlieberens The music behind the advertisements is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 132 - Danny Jolles Dec 21, 2022

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Actor and comedian Danny Jolles joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week. You may recognize him from his role in the new Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie movie “Babylon” or from his recurring role as George on The CW’s “Crazy Ex Girlfriend”. He and Charlie discuss touring, social media’s impact on stand up, and Danny’s new interactive comedy special on YouTube called “You Choose”. They bond over their deep love for the 1991 movie “Hook”, trade airport conspiracy theories and Danny even shares a few stories from his time as a floor walker at Blockbuster. Be sure to check out Danny’s special "You Choose" on YouTube and follow him on all the platforms @dannyjolles or check out his website dannyjolles.com. Follow the Cripescast and Charlie on all platforms @charlieberens @cripescast and check out more about the show at cripescast.com. The music behind the advertisements is “Double Polka” by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 131 - Berens Sisters (Part 1) Dec 14, 2022

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This week Charlie is joined by half of his sisters Betsy, Maggie, Mary Kate and Bridget, for a special episode of the Cripescast. They start the episode by opening a bottle of wine with a screw and hammer and share stories about growing up with 12 siblings. Highlights include Maggie’s story about Charlie getting picked up by the cops at 17, voting games that pin sibling against sibling, and Charlie getting advice on his upcoming commencement speech. Find us on all social platforms @cripescast @charlieberens and on Patreon patreon.com/charlieberens The music behind the advertisements (aside from Maggie's beautiful rendition of "Jingle Bells") is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 130 - Paul Virzi Dec 07, 2022

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Stand up comedian Paul Virzi joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week. You may recognize him from his podcasts “The Virzi Effect” or “Anything Better” that he co-hosts with Bill Burr, or from his most recent comedy special “Paul Virzi: Nocturnal Admissions” on Netflix. Paul shares the story of how he got into stand up and how having a family has changed his outlook on life and comedy. He and Charlie get into the specifics about shooting a comedy special and the importance of setting long and short term goals. They also talk about their first jobs, Paul as a pizza delivery man and Charlie a pretzel roller. Find Paul on all socials @paulvirzi and find more tour dates at paulvirzi.com Find us on all social platforms @cripescast @charlieberens and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens The music behind the advertisement is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 129 - Ian Bagg Nov 30, 2022

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Comedian Ian Bagg joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week. They compare the Midwest to Canada and pond hockey to river hockey. From working for a traveling carnival in Australia to mining gold in Canada, Ian walks us through his journey to comedy and his love of crowd work. Ian and Charlie trade some regional sayings, winter advice, and Ian shares about the time he accidentally got someone fired. Get free tickets to see Ian at the Milwaukee Improv Dec. 8-10 by using code CRIPES at https://improv.com/milwaukee/comic/ian+bagg/ Find more of Ians dates at ianbagg.com and find him on social media @ianbagg Find the Cripescast and Charlie on all platforms @charlieberens and @cripescast. Check out our site cripescast.com for all podcast information, tour updates and merch. For exclusive content, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens. The music behind the advertisements is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 128 - Pete Lee Nov 23, 2022

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Stand-up comedian Pete Lee joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week and the two get lost on tangents about hotel and public restroom etiquette. He talks about growing up in Wisconsin, coming up in the Twin Cities’ comedy scene, and the time he almost opened for Bobcat Goldthwait. Pete’s dog Diesel makes an appearance as he opens up about his cursed streak of TV shows being cancelled right after he’s made a guest appearance including “The Days of our Lives,” along with many other funny stories. Find Pete at Petelee.net (http://Petelee.net) and on social @peteleepeteleepetelee Find the Cripescast and Charlie on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens The music behind the advertisement is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

Episode 127 - Lara Beitz Nov 16, 2022

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Comedian Lara Beitz joins Charlie on the Cripescast this week to discuss her stand up career and growing up in the Midwest. Lara talks about coming up in the Milwaukee stand up scene, touring with Joe Rogan and Marc Maron, and, of course, bird watching. Lara indulges Charlie’s obsession with birds by sharing a few stories of her own fowl entanglements. Let’s just say they follow a goose down the rabbit hole. Follow Lara @larabeitz and her podcast Slobs @slobspod Follow the Cripescast @cripescast and Charlie @charlieberens Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens The music behind the advertisements is "Double Polka" and "Manic Polka" by Kevin McLeod.

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