Charlie Berens: Manitowoc Minute creator, podcast host, and touring comedian

Charlie Berens is a multi‑dimensional performer—viral creator, Emmy‑winning journalist, author, musician, and stand‑up comedian. Best known for his Manitowoc Minute videos, he also hosts Cripescast and Bellied Up podcasts, delivering sharp Midwest humor with warmth and wit. A New York Times bestselling author, his The Midwest Survival Guide (2021) blends humor with practical wisdom for everyday life in the heartland. Berens has released music and comedy albums on Ufda Records, including Unthawed (2020) and Dive Bar Dinner (2023); Unthawed topped the Billboard Bluegrass chart, blending bluegrass with his signature comedy. He launched Old Fashioned Brandy with Dancing Goat Distillery in 2024. This page highlights his upcoming tour dates, recent releases, and where to catch him live across the country.