The Sebastian Maniscalco SiriusXM Drama | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

What happened in this episode?

Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer spend the bulk of the episode on industry talk prompted by SiriusXM’s decision to replace its Raw Dog stand-up clip channel with a Sebastian Maniscalco-branded station. Kreischer claims the change “terminated the income of about 500 comics”, describing anger in the comedy scene and arguing that blame was misdirected at Maniscalco rather than at SiriusXM management. Segura echoes that framing, calling it a standard programming move, while both acknowledge that some comics relied on the royalty cheques for routine expenses.

Kreischer says the backlash pushed him to float the idea of a stand-up comedians’ union online, claiming his phone “blew up” with messages from comedians offering support and that his wife Leanne is now helping to organise it. The pair discuss what a union could realistically address, including healthcare and long-stagnant club feature and host pay, while also noting the tension between raising rates and keeping clubs profitable.

Outside the SiriusXM segment, the conversation ranges across sports and celebrity stories, including Michael Jordan lore and the appeal of athlete-led podcasts, alongside lighter personal riffs on ageing, beards, hair loss, and parenting nostalgia as their children grow older.

What are the key points?

• Bert Kreischer claims SiriusXM’s Raw Dog change ended royalty income for “about 500 comics”.
• Both hosts argue the decision was SiriusXM’s programming call, not Sebastian Maniscalco’s personal choice.
• Kreischer says he publicly proposed starting a comedians’ union and received messages of support from other comics.
• They discuss possible union goals, including healthcare and minimum rates for feature/host club work.
• Segura and Kreischer say comedy club pay levels (feature/host and travel buyouts) have largely stagnated for decades.
• The rest of the episode is largely non-news discussion: sports stories (especially Michael Jordan) and personal banter about appearance and family life.

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• Bert Kreischer

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Programme

Your Mom's House

Published

12 October 2026

Duration

1h 8m

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