CHARLIE BERENS is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News and more.
Charlie began his career working for MTV News' Choose or Lose. After that he worked in front and behind the camera for emerging YouTube news channels. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped Charlie to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013 he won an Emmy for "The Cost of Water" while reporting for KDAF.
In 2014 CBS Sports Network hired Charlie to host the sports gameshow You’re So Money. Also in 2014, PMC (Variety, Deadline) made Charlie the host of their comedy/entertainment news brand @Hollywood. From red carpets to Sundance to SXSW to Coachella, Charlie has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, politicians, actors, and musicians.
In 2016 Charlie turned his attention toward acting and developing his scripted series. He found success at the Just For Laughs Festival where Kevin Hart picked up Co-Anchor Confidential for his LOL comedy platform.
Charlie is regularly featured on Funny or Die. His comedic mashups including “If Jack Dawson Was Really From Wisconsin” have garnered more than 13 million views. Most recently Charlie's Manitowoc Minute series has received similar success -- including millions of views, and a sold-out standup comedy tour.
See Charlie Perform Live: https://www.charlieberens.com/tour
Preorder Charlie's Book The Midwest Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Survival-Guide-Drink-Everything/dp/0063074958
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Ep 207: Jamie Lissow Returns!
Ep 206: Adam Ray from NBC's Young Rock, MADtv Returns!
Ep 205: Orlando Leyba (TBS's Wreck League, NBC's Bring the Funny)
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Ep 196: Maz Jobrani (Netflix's Immigrant, Comedy Central, Axis of Evil Comedy Group)
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Ep 191: Monica Nevi host of Dumb Pitches Podcast
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