Bert Kreischer is a major figure in comedy over the past decade. His wild, outrageous comedy is what made him a multimedia comedian. “The Machine.” LeeAnn Kreischer, however, is more grounded than her husband, Bert.
In 2020, Bert opened up about the early days of his and LeeAnn’s relationship on an episode of comedian Theo Von’s podcast. Bert claims that LeeAnn was born from humble roots. Bowdon was her hometown in Georgia.
Bert and LeeAnn were first acquainted when Bert met LeeAnn. Her father lived in the local convenience store. Bert joked that he and LeeAnn’s father got along so well because they were both rednecks.
LeeAnn is currently a part of a growing online community. LeeAnn is the host of a podcast called The Wife of Party—a play on her husband’s reputation as one of the most infamous partiers in America. On the show, LeeAnn talks about family life and what it’s like being married to Bert.
Bert Kreischer and His Wife Were Married since 2003
Although Bert and LeeAnn are both from the Southeastern United States, they didn’t actually meet until they were both living in Los Angeles. Bert and LeeAnn both admitted that their relationship was not easy.
Apparently, Bert kept LeeAnn at a distance for some time, insisting he didn’t want to put labels on their relationship. He and LeeAnn eventually had an abrupt fall out in the early stages of their relationship.
Bert and LeeAnn retold the tale during A podcast appearance Dr. Drew After Dark. Apparently, Bert went out to dinner with LeeAnn and about five of her friends when they started talking about how a man lifted up LeeAnn’s skirt at an acting class.
Bert who was drinking angered women by acting sympathetically towards an unnamed male. Bert said that he was ashamed of his actions and wouldn’t have behaved in that manner now.
Apparently, the comedian sent flowers and a written apology to each of LeeAnn’s friends. When LeeAnn showed up at Bert’s house to talk things through, she found him crying in the shower. LeeAnn was moved by the moment and took Bert back after seeing him cry in his shower.
They made it through this difficult time and got married in 2003. You can read more about them here. Dr. Drew After DarkLeeAnn, Bert and their relationship was discussed.
LeeAnn apparently believes Bert makes their lives more interesting. LeeAnn also believes Bert keeps their lives interesting. She insists she loves her solitude, and that frequent travel is good for the couple. They currently live in Los Angeles together with Ila and Georgia, their daughters.
LeeAnn has a great sense of humor in regards to his comedy
As revealed on Dr. Drew’s podcast, LeeAnn is a good sport about Bert’s comedy. On his podcast and stand-up shows, Dr. Drew jokes about his spouse and their family often. Two Bears, One Cave.
It’s clear Bert doesn’t hold back with his comedy, often making jokes that would definitely be toeing a line with plenty of other wives. Thankfully, LeeAnn takes her husband’s jokes in stride.
It seems like Bert is a supportive husband behind the scenes, and his comedy doesn’t change that. It’s clear they have a strong union that withstands even the most extreme jokes and hardships. Bert often appears on LeeAnn’s podcast, so its clear he wants to support her in her interests and hobbies.
At the end of the day, Bert also isn’t afraid to gush about how much he loves LeeAnn. “I love her way more than she loves me,” Bert spoke on an episode his podcast. “I get a kick out of that woman.”
LeeAnn is the practical one in a relationship
While it’s clear they support each other in their own ways, even Bert admits that LeeAnn is the more grounded one in their marriage. An archived version from a 2014 interview The Socialite Lifestyle, Bert revealed LeeAnn prevented him from making major career mistakes.
Bert agreed apparently to SkyJump in Las Vegas at Stratosphere. His Travel Channel series Bert the Conqueror. This is one of the most popular attractions for thrill-seekers, as it has the highest commercial decelerator descent anywhere in the world.
Bert became very anxious the night prior to the jump and called LeeAnn telling her that he planned to end the project. He was able to be talked down by her. She advised him to show maturity and tell his team.
The show producer seemed to be perfectly happy with the decision. He told Bert that he needed at least to reach the edge to decide whether or not to jump. Surprisingly, Bert overcame his fear and decided that he would jump.
The same interview was conducted with The Socialite Lifestyle, Bert revealed that in addition to helping him avoid disaster, LeeAnn also handles the family’s finances. He saved his entire TV money and set everything up so they could live where they wanted.
While Bert was working on the Travel Channel, he and his family lived in a modest 2-bedroom house—their daughters even slept in bunkbeds until high school. Bert and LeeAnn seem like a perfect match. We are excited to see them celebrate their 20th anniversary.