Let’s be honest. When you hear "purifying retreat" and "Bert Kreischer" in the same sentence, you aren’t thinking about quiet meditation or green juice. You’re thinking about a shirtless man screaming into the woods while his friends look on in a mix of horror and secondary exhaustion. That’s basically the vibe of the cast of the Cabin with Bert Kreischer, a 2020 Netflix experiment that felt less like a self-care documentary and more like a chaotic bachelor party where someone forgot the bachelor.
The show was pitched as Bert trying to "cleanse" his mind and body after years of touring. To do this, he dragged a rotating door of comedians and celebrities into the wilderness. But the magic—or the mess, depending on who you ask—wasn’t in the goat milking. It was in the weird, often uncomfortable chemistry between the guests.
Who was actually in the cast of The Cabin with Bert Kreischer?
The lineup was a weird cocktail. You had the "inner circle" guys—the ones Bert actually hangs out with—and then you had the Hollywood curveballs. Netflix basically threw a bunch of people at a wall to see who would stick, and some of them really didn't want to be there.
The Inner Circle (The "Two Bears" Energy)
If you follow the podcast world, these names were no surprise. Tom Segura and Joey Diaz showed up in the first episode, "Mind, Body and Soul." It’s probably the most "natural" the show ever felt. They butchered an emu and smoked cigars. It felt like a regular Tuesday for them, just with higher production value.
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Then you had Bobby Lee and Donnell Rawlings. If you want to see three grown men get coffee enemas and engage in "scream therapy," this was your episode. Bobby Lee, in particular, brought that specific brand of chaotic energy that makes you wonder if he’s okay (he’s usually not).
The Hollywood Wildcards
This is where the cast of the Cabin with Bert Kreischer got interesting. Netflix reached deep into their talent pool.
- Caitlyn Jenner: This was the one that made everyone do a double-take. Seeing her throw axes and talk about identity with Nikki Glaser was... a choice. It was a bizarre pairing that actually resulted in some of the show's more candid moments.
- Kaley Cuoco: Fresh off The Big Bang Theory, she ended up in an episode titled "Fresh Perspectives."
- Joel McHale: He brought his usual snark, which acted as a much-needed foil to Bert’s "everything is amazing!" energy.
- Anthony Anderson & Deon Cole: These guys joined for the "No Pain, No Gain" finale, dealing with bees and painful massages.
The Ms. Pat and Kaley Cuoco Friction
You can’t talk about the cast without mentioning Ms. Pat. Honestly, she stole the show by being the only person who refused to pretend she was having fun. While Kaley Cuoco was trying to be "Hollywood nice" and optimistic, Ms. Pat was busy calling out the absurdity of the "healing" rituals.
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It was awkward. It was tense. It was probably the most "real" reality TV has been in years. Bert later admitted on his podcast, Bertcast, that he expected them to get along like "peanut butter and jelly," but instead, it was more like oil and water. Ms. Pat doesn't do "fake," and Kaley was very much in "on-camera" mode. That friction is why people still talk about that specific episode.
Recurring Faces and Family
While the guests rotated, a few faces kept things grounded. Bert’s wife, LeeAnn Kreischer, appeared via video calls. These segments were meant to show Bert’s struggle with being away from home, though some critics felt they were a bit staged to give the show a "narrative arc."
Fortune Feimster also popped up, bringing her usual lovable energy to a goat-milking session. She’s one of those performers who can make a boring activity feel like a comedy sketch just by existing.
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Why the cast worked (and why it didn't)
The show was an American adaptation of a French-Canadian series called Les Pêcheurs (The Fishermen). In the original, it’s all about the banter. In the Netflix version, the "activities" sometimes got in the way of the comedy.
When you have Big Jay Oakerson or Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias on screen, you don't really need them to do "paintball art." You just need them to talk. The best moments were the unscripted ones—the cigars, the venting about the industry, and the genuine fear during the more "intense" therapy sessions.
The Guest List at a Glance
- Episode 1: Tom Segura, Joey Diaz
- Episode 2: Nikki Glaser, Caitlyn Jenner, Fortune Feimster
- Episode 3: Bobby Lee, Donnell Rawlings
- Episode 4: Ms. Pat, Kaley Cuoco, Joel McHale
- Episode 5: Anthony Anderson, Deon Cole, Big Jay Oakerson
What we learned from The Cabin
The cast of the Cabin with Bert Kreischer proved that Bert is a master of the "social experiment." He loves putting people in rooms who shouldn't be together. Sometimes it results in a beautiful moment of vulnerability, like the discussions about trauma and career pressure. Other times, it’s just Ms. Pat looking at a sound bowl like it’s a piece of trash.
If you’re looking to dive into the world of these comedians beyond the show, here is the best way to do it:
- Check out Two Bears, One Cave: If you liked the Bert and Tom Segura dynamic, this is their weekly podcast. It’s essentially "The Cabin" but in a studio and without the goats.
- Watch Ms. Pat’s Stand-up: If her "no-nonsense" attitude was your favorite part, her Netflix special The Ms. Pat Show or her stand-up specials give you the full, unedited version of that personality.
- The Machine Movie: For those who want more of Bert’s cinematic "lifestyle," his semi-autobiographical film covers the origins of his famous Russian mafia story.
The show only ran for one season, and while there have been rumors of a return, Bert has been busy selling out stadiums and launching cruises. The Cabin remains a weird, hilarious time capsule of 2020—a year when we were all a little desperate for a retreat, even if it involved coffee enemas and Big Jay Oakerson.