charlie BERENS

COMEDIAN.

EMMY WINNING JOURNALIST.

HOST OF MANITOWOC MINUTE.

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Charlie Berens is a comedian, Emmy-winning journalist and host of the Manitowoc Minute.

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03:04

Midwest Voice Translator

Introducing da world's first Midwest Voice Translator #keepermovin For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

03:33

ISIS Helps FIFA Fix Image

FIFA hires the wrong agency to revive its ailing image. Sepp Blatter has now been banned and the first task is accomplished. Credits: Thomas CHARLIE BERENS Timothy HANK CHEN Jessica ALEX WEHRLEY Claire ZURI HALL Bradley RYAN PIGG Written by CHARLIE BERENS Directed by PRESTON NORTHROP Produced by CHARLIE BERENS and PRESTON NORTHROP Co-written by SEMHAR DEBESSAI and HANK CHEN Director of Photography SERGIO L'RODRIGUEZ Motion Graphics MATT FERRO Sound RICK JIMENEZ Music: Memories BENSOUND.COM

05:48

Legends of the Hidden Temple: 30 For 30 (Parody)

Legends of the Hidden Temple was one of the greatest games in the country, if not the world. But between Olmec's hard partying and Kirk Fogg feeling left out, and Rugrats...something changed. Charlie Berens and Andy Berens bring you the 30 For 30. (In ORDER OF APPEARANCE) Kirk Fogg (Host) as Himself Zuri Hall as Janelle Wilson Stephen Brown (Co-Creator) as Himself Hank Chen as Shane Chen Todd Nelson (Temple Guard) as Himself Ryan Goldsher as Olmec Charlie Berens as Reporter Alex Wehrley as reporter Scott Evans as reporter Ryan Goldsher as Stick Stickly Directed by Charlie Berens Edited by Charlie Berens and Dane Schaefer SOUND DESIGN BY JASON SALisbury Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

03:13

Midwest Nice

Ope sorry to ask, but would ya mind if I cut your grass?" For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

03:10

Midwest Driving School

How the Midwest learns to drive with Charlie Berens and Ryan Ruebl For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

01:02

If Jack Dawson was really from Wisconsin

If Jack Dawson was really from Wisconsin....

03:14

Charlie Berens: Making A Husband (Making A Murderer Parody)

Subscribe to Charlie Berens: https://www.youtube.com/user/fivedlrmilkshake More News on the Rocks: http://www.funnyordie.com/newsontherocks Filmed over a 10-minute period, Making A Husband is an unprecedented real-life thriller about a husband a wife and a crime involving the toilet. Get more Funny Or Die ------------------------------- Like FOD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funnyordie Follow FOD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/funnyordie Follow FOD on Tumblr: http://funnyordie.tumblr.com/ Follow FOD on Instagram: http://instagram.com/funnyordie Follow FOD on Vine: https://vine.co/funnyordie Follow FOD on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/funnyordie Follow FOD on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+funnyordie See the original at: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/90136fc071/making-a-husband-making-a-murderer-parody

01:36

TRUE LIFE: I Wiretapped Donald Trump

Donald Trump is right. Someone did "tapp" him. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Ian Tapp.

Charlie Berens

03:16

Midwest Guy in Boston

It's what George Washington would've wanted 🫖 Feat. Bill Doucette MERCH: https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/manitowocminute Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com When a Boston man forgets his ID in Wisconsin, Charlie Berens drives all the way out to the East Coast to return it. In exchange for bringing back the ID, the man gives Charlie a tour of Boston. They travel all over the city including Fenway Park, Quincy Market, and Bill even plays along when Charlie wants to dress up in colonial costumes.

00:45

Questions at the Gas Pump #Shorts

I'm a tank half full kinda guy ⛽️ #Shorts Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com

03:03

First Time Potato Grower

There's a new spud in town 🥔 MERCH: https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/manitowocminute Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com

03:52

Guys Trip: 20’s vs 30’s

Care to see my new orthotics?👟 Feat. @Dude Dad Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens TikTok: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com

03:18

Moving Kid Into College

They grow up so fast 😢 MERCH: https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/manitowocminute Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Charlie Berens plays Chuck and Charlene in this sketch about dropping their daughter, Bridget, off at college. Chuck wants to get move her stuff and go but Charlene insists they stay and help Bridget settle into her new apartment.

04:00

4 Types of People at the State Fair

Don’t forget the Tums 🎡 MERCH: https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/manitowocminute Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Charlie Berens heads to the Wisconsin State Fair to showcase the 4 types of people you might see there. Charlie tries all the deep fried food on a stick as the Foodie, tries to act like a caring human as the Politician, goes over the safest rides as the Carny, and makes his move on Alice in Dairyland as the 4-H kid.

00:55

Politician at the State Fair #Shorts

all donations go to funding for a new soul For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

03:03

Dads Packing For Vacation

Time to pack the ol' #Silverado 📦 MERCH: https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/manitowocminute Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Charlie Berens takes the job of packing the truck for the family vacation up north very seriously. Like a game of Tetris, Charlie packs the truck bed of his Chevy Silverado to the brim, since using a trailer would make him look weak.

MANITOWOC MINUTE

01:36

Manitowoc Minute

On this week's Manitowoc Minute, I talk punching Bill Cosby in the pudding pop, spending $13.7 billion on something with a hole and an antique grinder from Plover, Wisconsin.

05:17

Manitowoc Minute: Da Best of 2018

Manitowoc Minute host Charlie Berens celebrates New Years Eve with the best Manitowoc moments from 2018. From the Governors Race to the Wisconsin State Fair, to the Green Bay Packers and more. #KeepErMovin For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

01:59

Going Skiing On Da Manitowoc Minute

Disclaimer: This was stupid, don't do it. Ok, enjoy.

02:42

Manitowoc Minute: Episode 41

Manitowoc Minute host Charlie Berens talks Super Bowl 53, Polar Vortex, Weinermobiles, Starbucks' Howard Shultz run for president and more. #KeepErMovin For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

02:52

Manitowoc Minute: Episode 15

Da Manitowoc Minute's Charlie Berens talks Aaron Rodgers breaking his collarbone, man-pug Harvey Weinstein's European vacation and an exotic dancer leaving marijuana brownies at da Fond du Lac Walgreens. For more Manitowoc Minute click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB Manitowoc Minute T-shirts: www.manitowocminute.com Follow me at these places: Twitter: @CharlieBerens Instagram: @CharlieBerens Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

HOSTING | INTERVIEWS

01:01

Selena Gomez talks Rudderless role, Cowboy's halftime show - Jingle Ball 2013

Charlie Berens talks with Selena Gomez about her new film Rudderless, working with Billy Crudup and William H. Macy and performing at the Cowboy's halftime show. Twitter : @CharlieBerens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlieberensTV

01:00

Enrique Iglesias on Philippines fundraiser - Jingle Ball 2013

Support Typhoon Victims: http://enriqueiglesias.shop.redstarmerch.com/Product.aspx?cp=12252_64185&pc=EICT13 Enrique Iglesias talks to Charlie Berens about Filipino heritage and fundraiser for typhoon victims in the Philippines.

02:14

Jingle Ball 2013, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone and Selena Gomez

Jingle Ball 2013

03:35

Interview: Katie Couric and Stephanie Soechtig Talk 'Under the Gun'

Sundance 2016 interview with Katie Couric and Stephanie Soechtig on their new doc 'Under the Gun'.

02:59

Breaking Lawn

Lawn! We love lawn in America. We water the desert for lawn. We spray our yards with chemicals (that end up in our water) for lawn. We spend billions of dollars a year for lawn. And what does lawn give us in return? A lawn mower :/ Follow @CharlieBerens Credits: Aerial Footage: Michael J Cooper, Tyler Burns of TySky Productions Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-... Lawn and Order Graphic Artist: Armando Aparicio Logo Graphic Artist: Tom Lawler Photo credits: 'Marisol Grandon/Department for International Development’ - Photo of Africa’s water shortage Sources: Mark Hostetler Interview Francisco Escobedo Interview Cristina Milesi Interview NASA Ames Research Center http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXV... Earth Observatory http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Feat... EPA http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pubs/fertiliz... Scientific American http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/b... University of Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw324 Zirkle, G.N. and Lal, R. (2009) The Potential for Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration in Home Lawns.ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings. C5 Abtract. Qian, Y, and Follett, R.F (2009) Carbon Sequestration Potential of Turfgrass Ecosystems.ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings. C5 Abtract. Townsend-Small, A. and Czimczik, C. I. (2010) Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in urban turf. Geophysical Research Letters. Vol. 37 Augustin, B.J. 2007. Perception vs. Reality; how much nitrogen do homeowners put on their lawn. Presentation given at the Am. Soc. of Agron. meeting on November 2, 2007 in New Orleans, AL. 269-6 Ohio State University http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu/index.php?... Duke University http://blogs.nicholas.duke.edu/thegre... KTLA http://ktla.com/2015/04/23/agoura-hil... Pamela Sherratt http://www.diamondpro.com/Content/dow... CBS http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014... Live Science http://www.livescience.com/8031-lawns... ChiefScientist.gov: http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2009... Consumer Affairs: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/c... SoCal Connected https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeNMI... KPIX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuSY... Beyond Pesticides http://www.beyondpesticides.org/lawn/... Mark Carroll, Assoc. Professor of Agronomy, Univ. of Maryland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by6MW... The Week http://theweek.com/articles/483762/bl... K5 http://www.king5.com/story/news/local... What’s this about anyway? I guess he’s announcing our big new client. Video Credits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5fE0... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc5Hx... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SFKC... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmtw... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeNMI... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuSY... Charlie Berens Facebook: facebook.com/charlieberensTV

00:37

Matthew McConaughey Talks Childhood Heroes

03:29

Dr. Robert Jeffress on Homosexuality, Gay Bullying

Robert Jeffress talks homosexuality with predictable results.

get to know me

CHARLIE BERENS is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News and more.

Charlie began his career working for MTV News' Choose or Lose. After that he worked in front and behind the camera for emerging YouTube news channels. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped Charlie to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013 he won an Emmy for "The Cost of Water" while reporting for KDAF.

In 2014 CBS Sports Network hired Charlie to host the sports gameshow You’re So Money. Also in 2014, PMC (Variety, Deadline) made Charlie the host of their comedy/entertainment news brand @Hollywood. From red carpets to Sundance to SXSW to Coachella, Charlie has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, politicians, actors, and musicians.

In 2016 Charlie turned his attention toward acting and developing his scripted series. He found success at the Just For Laughs Festival where Kevin Hart picked up Co-Anchor Confidential for his LOL comedy platform.

Charlie is regularly featured on Funny or Die. His comedic mashups including “If Jack Dawson Was Really From Wisconsin” have garnered more than 13 million views. Most recently Charlie's Manitowoc Minute series has received similar success -- including millions of views, and a sold-out standup comedy tour.