The Cripescast Podcast

Myles Montplaisir aka Myles the You Betcha Guy rejoins Charlie this week as the Cripescast’s first returning guest. The two discuss their work ethic and business goals, the Sopranos, and of course they give an update on their recent bird watching experiences.

Brad Leone joins Charlie on the Cripescast and shares his experience of becoming a chef and host of It’s Alive with Brad Leone for Bon Appétit. They discuss Brad’s journey through various jobs, his love for rice, and their shared interest in fishing. Brad also gives Charlie some tips on archery, fly fishing and the art of grilled PB&Js.

Jessika Greendeer, Seedkeeper and Farm Manager of Dream of Wild Earth and U.S. Army Combat veteran, joins Charlie for this week’s episode of the CripesCast. Jessika explains her work with Dream of Wild Earth, her efforts to growing and protecting our seed relatives, and her passion to build a prosperous future for the generations of seed growers to come.

Standup comedian and host of “Don’t Make Me Come Back There” podcast, Dustin Nickerson, joins Charlie on the CripesCast this week. The two discuss stand-up, their time on the road together, and the magic of having a mustache.

Former lead singer and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad and Michigander, Mark Farner, joins Charlie on the CripesCast this week. The two discuss Mark’s efforts in Veteran support, their shared love of fishing, and the time Mark met Jimi Hendrix.

This week, the founder of Good Political and Charlie’s longtime friend Josh Burstein joins the CripesCast. The two discuss their similar career paths, their shared interest in politics and entertainment, and reminisce on when Charlie lived in Josh’s closet.

Former Green Bay Packer and inventor of the Lambeau Leap, LeRoy Butler, joins Charlie this week on the CripesCast. They talk about all things football, the Midwest, and rate other Packers' Lambeau leaps.

On this week’s CripesCast, Charlie is joined by Mike Gallagher who serves as U.S. Representative of Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district. They talk about conspiracy theories, money in politics, the Capitol riot and of course hunting in Wisconsin.

Access Hollywood Correspondent, sideline reporter for American Ninja Warrior, and Charlie’s former co-host Zuri Hall joins the CripesCast this week. They talk about their careers in the entertainment industry and reminisce on their time working in Dallas.

Today's guest is Adam Greuel, you may recognize him from Horseshoes and Hand Grenades or the recent Berens & Greuel album Unthawed. Adam talks to Charlie about music, fishing and growing up in Wisconsin.

Country artist Kylie Morgan joins Charlie for this week's episode of the CripesCast to talk about her journey in the music industry. They discuss how she went from writing her first song at 12-years-old to eventually going on the road with big names like Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Little Big Town, and more before the pandemic.

This week on the CripesCast, Charlie talks to Emily Ford who is currently thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail. She will be the first woman and person of color to do this during the winter. They discuss the 1,200 mile journey with her dog Diggins, the pros of unplugging and how Britney Spears is stuck in her head.

Cripes folks it’s the Cripescast trailer! Join host Charlie Berens as he gives you a preview into his podcast, where he interviews people about their story and their connections to the Midwest.

This week, Charlie is joined by Sam Floyd, the Founder of Operation Coffee. His company is dedicated to raising awareness about veteran suicide over a cup of his locally-sourced small batch roasted coffee. They discuss how Sam and many other veterans like him struggle with their mental health after serving and how to reach out to them.   Interested in buying his coffee? Head to https://shop.operat...

Josie Lee, director of the Ho-Chunk Nation Museum and Cultural Center, joins Charlie this week on the CripesCast as they discuss the impact that the Ho-Chunk Nation has on the state of Wisconsin. Listen as they unpack crucial topics like racism, representation and rhetoric for the Ho-Chunk people.

"And there is your dagger!" This week Charlie is joined by legendary Green Bay Packers Play-by-Play announcer Wayne Larrivee.  They discuss the Packers current Super Bowl chances, how Wayne snuck his way into sportscasting, and achieving his lifelong goal of working for the Packers.

Penn Holderness, who you may recognize as the father and husband of the Holderness Family, joins Charlie on the CripesCast this week to talk about their shared experience of going from local news anchors to content creators. They discuss their creative processes, their similar career paths and how to adapt to the changing demands and trends of social media and the entertainment industry. Charlie a...

Scott Evans is not only Charlie's former roommate, he's also the host of World of Dance on NBC, co-host of Access Hollywood and has his own podcast, So Close. He and Charlie discuss the entertainment industry, growing up in the Midwest and of course the dangers of being Charlie's roommate. Before the interview, Charlie also talks about the recent breach of the US Capitol.

Green Bay Packer's Pro Bowl Guard, Elgton Jenkins, joins Charlie to talk about football, fishing, and a heck of a lot of other things.  Charlie also rambles about his New Year's Resolutions and bad back.

From racing go-karts in Wisconsin to racing in NASCAR, Natalie Decker has made quite the name for herself in a very short time. At just 23 she is already one of the top young drivers in the game. Charlie talks with Natalie about her racing career, but also water skiing fails, her love of the Midwest and how to handle the ups and downs of social media.

Singer, songwriter and Charlie's vocal coach, Dot Todman, joins the CripesCast this week to discuss her journey in music. Originally from Canada, Dot shares how she made her way to becoming one of LA's top Vocal Empowerment Coaches and how she developed C.O.R.E Vocal Power method. Listen as Charlie and Dot talk about the importance of meditation and positive thinking, musicality and they even do a...

In this week's episode, Charlie is joined by friend and collaborator Taylor Calmus, who you may be more familiar with as Dude Dad.  Charlie and Taylor have a lot of fun reminiscing about the videos they've created together and discuss Taylor's perseverance in becoming the powerhouse content creator he is today.

In this week's episode, Charlie is joined by sportscaster Brian Anderson. You may know him as the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, NCAA games or NBA 2K21. They discuss a variety of topics including rodeo clowns, gambling on the golf course, and go in-depth on how they found their voices in the broadcasting world.

This week Charlie sits down with Command Sgt. Maj. Kerry McAllen who served in both Kuwait and Iraq. Since returning, Kerry has continued serving in the reserves and pushing initiatives to help combat veteran suicide. Kerry is also the Wisconsin VFW’s first openly gay chief of staff.

Charlie talks to Kevin Wehrenberg who's a producer of many shows you know and love including Fear Factor, Cannonball and Wipeout. Kevin and Charlie discuss Wisconsin, how to make it in the TV biz and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), a cause Kevin passionately supports.