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Charlie Berens
Charlie Berens in 2017
Charlie Berens in 2017
Born (1987-04-27) April 27, 1987 (age 37)
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
Years active2007–present
Spouse
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(m. 2015; div. 2020)​
Comedy career
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • Video
GenresObservational comedy
Subject(s)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2013–present
GenreComedy
Subscribers2.25 million[1]
Total views1.5 billion[1]
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers2022
Last updated: March 20, 2024
Websitecharlieberens.com

Charlie Berens (born April 27, 1987) is an American journalist,[2] comedian, and creator of "Manitowoc Minute".[3] He has been featured on FOX, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, and MTV News. His observational humor often focuses on the Midwest.

Early life

Berens was born into a

University of Wisconsin-Madison.[3]

Career

Television journalism

Berens began his career working for the

Regional Emmy.[7]

In 2014, CBS Sports Network hired Berens to host the sports gameshow You're So Money and PMC made Berens the host of their comedy/entertainment news brand @Hollywood.[citation needed]

Berens has been featured on Funny or Die.[8] His comedic mashups, including "If Jack Dawson was Really from Wisconsin," have garnered more than thirteen million views.[9] He authored the book The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink, and Eat...Everything with Ranch (2021).[10]

Manitowoc Minute

In 2017, Berens created Manitowoc Minute, a weekly comedic video series.[11] The name refers to the Wisconsin city of Manitowoc. His "Oh My Gosh!" Tour, inspired by the series, sold out theaters across Wisconsin.[12] Berens partnered with Madison brewery Ale Asylum to launch a beer inspired by Manitowoc Minute called Keep ‘Er Movin’.[13]

Other

Card Sale game

On September 1, 2022, Berens and Dane Schaefer launched a

Yard Sale theme.[14] The campaign was fully funded in 48 hours,[15] and ultimately raised three times their original funding goal of US$11,700. Card Sale officially launched in January 2023[16] and is available on the game's official web site https://cardsalegame.com/
.

UW-Madison winter commencement

On December 18, 2022, Berens gave the keynote speech for the UW-Madison Winter commencement at the Kohl Center. During the speech, Berens talked about his experiences struggling as a young journalist after graduation while working-in pieces of his Wisconsin comedy routine. Every graduating student received a free copy of his book and he held a signing event at the University Book Store on State Street.[17]

The CripesCast podcast

In June 2020, Berens launched The Cripescast, a podcast interviewing musicians, artists, comedians, and creators to discuss their stories and connections to the Midwest.[18]

Personal life

Berens married TV host, actress, and former

Catholic.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Charlie Berens". YouTube.
  2. ^ "2013 Lone Star EMMY Awardees | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lone Star". Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  3. ^ a b McCollum, Maureen (December 29, 2017). "'Manitowoc Minute' Creator Charlie Berens Keeps 'Er Movin'". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ^ MTV News Staff. "MTV's Choose Or Lose Taps Local Reporters To Cover Presidential Election". MTV News. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  5. ^ "'Keep 'er movin:' Meet Charlie Berens; you know him best as the 'Manitowoc Minute' guy". FOX6Now.com. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  6. ^ "CW33: Nightcap".
  7. ^ "2013 Lone Star EMMY Awardees | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lone Star". Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  8. ^ Web, Best Of The (2019-03-08). "The Untold Story of 'Legends Of The Hidden Temple' Will Leave You Speechless". Funny Or Die. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  9. ^ "If Jack Dawson Was Really From Wisconsin".
  10. ISBN 9780063074965
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  11. ^ Prouty, Alyssa (2018-04-05). "Charlie Berens of 'Manitowoc Minute' Talks Sconnie Humor". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  12. ^ "Oh My Gosh! Tour".
  13. ^ "Keep Er Movin' Light Lager".
  14. ^ Jacobs, Kylie (2022-09-03). "Charlie Berens launches card game on Kickstarter with fellow Wisconsinite". nbc15.com. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  15. ^ Newhouse, Ben (3 September 2022). "Charlie Berens launches Kickstarter for card game, fully funded within 48 hours". wearegreenbay.com. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Card Sale". boardgamegeek.com. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  17. ^ UW–Madison Winter Commencement keynote speaker Charlie Berens, retrieved 2022-12-20
  18. ^ "CripesCast". CripesCast. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  19. ^ "From Wisconsin, With Humor". UWAlumni. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  20. ^ Todaybirthdays. "Alex Wehrley - Facts, Bio, Age, Personal life". www.todaybirthdays.com. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  21. ^ VLOG: House Hacking, BRRRR Strategy, Buying in a Sellers Market & More, retrieved 2021-03-23
  22. ^ "Charlie Berens on Instagram: "Born Catholic, raised guilty...#standup #catholicfamily #miracle"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

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