CHARLIE BERENS is Wisconsin’s most popular stand-up comedian and he's best known for creating feel-good, Midwest focused comedy like his popular local news series “The Manitowoc Minute,” his two specials, and podcasts, “Bellied Up” and “The Cripescast” which have garnered 12M+ FOLLOWERS and 3B+ VIEWS. He’s the New York Times Best-Selling Author of "The Midwest Survival Guide," an Emmy-winning journalist, and a Billboard-topping bluegrass musician.
 
Charlie’s many things to many people, but at his core, his comedy comes from growing up in a big family. He’s one of twelve – taking pride in being a DIYer, ice fishing and gambling with his grandma.