Charlie Berens on 'Bucks vs. the World' and His New Special 'Neighborly' (Hear District — Ep. 100)

From Midwest humor to Bucks history, comedian and author Charlie Berens joins Kris & Marques Johnson on Hear District to talk Milwaukee basketball, global impact, and the moment that helped change the NBA forever. Charlie pulls back the curtain on Bucks vs. the World, the Behind the Bucks podcast series he narrated, and the historical significance of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, a turning point that helped propel the NBA onto the global stage — and why today’s international stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo might not exist without it. He also shares his favorite Bucks memories, including games at The Mecca and the Ray Allen–Glenn Robinson era, before diving into stories from his 12-kid household, the family roasts that shaped his humor, and how his Midwest voice led to a massive following, a bestselling book, and a comedy career that blends laughs with social awareness. 0:00 — Intro 1:59 — Family & Upbringing 12:42 — Writing & Journalism 20:40 — McDonald's Open & Global Hoops 28:53 — Charlie's Bucks Memories 31:05 — Comedy & Midwest Sensibilities Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hear-district/id1733360203 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WI3L2MP4ZgSjWwXqxvK58 For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucksplusaudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bucksplusaudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucksplusaudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bucksplusaudio SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BucksYTSub All-Access: Welcome to Milwaukee - https://youtu.be/-CvqyrKHgtU All-Access: Tipoff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oXtBK6JXDE NBA Finals All-Access: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrkYUe261zvdsraTw4w6fHGs5qXqFl7p0 All-Access: Bucks Meet Neymar & Mbappe - https://youtu.be/eY_Pfgx6sDE All-Access: Bucks Travel To Paris, Visit PSG & More - https://youtu.be/Wbmmn4D8Z8w Get highlights on-demand, watch games LIVE and get full stats in our FREE app for iOS and Android. Download: http://Bucks.com/App Connect with the Bucks: Facebook: http://facebook.com/bucks Twitter: http://twitter.com/bucks Instagram: http://instagram.com/bucks #nba #milwaukeebucks #milwaukee #bucks #fearthedeer #greekfreak #giannis #MylesTurner #CreamCity #414 #Buckinsix #fyp #MarkSears #JerichoSims #GaryTrent Jr. #KevinPorter Jr. #AmirCoffey #BobbyPortis #GaryHarris #TaureanPrince #RyanRollins #JamareeBouyea #KyleKuzma #AJGreen #TylerSmith #BogoljubMarković #ChrisLivingston #ColeAnthony #MylesTurner #GiannisAntetokounmpo #PeteNance #AndreJackson Jr. #Doc Rivers