The Bert Show Episode Summary
Podcast: The Bert Show
Episode: Vault: New Listeners Give Their Honest Review Of Our Show
Date: February 10, 2026
Main Theme & Purpose
This episode is dedicated to gathering honest, unfiltered feedback from new listeners of The Bert Show. The hosts (Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and others) invite first-time callers to share their candid impressions—what they enjoy, what doesn’t resonate, and how The Bert Show stands out (or doesn’t) compared to other morning radio options. Their goal is to ensure they're connecting with new audience members amid changing signals and a fresh TV commercial campaign, while staying authentic and entertaining.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
The Importance of Listener Feedback
- Bert opens by highlighting that while they conduct market research and value long-time listeners, there’s nothing like raw, real feedback from newcomers to the show.
- Quote: “We want you to be honest with us...You might say, you know what? You’re just not for me. Which is fine, but we just want to find out why, right?” — Bert (01:04)
Experiences from New Listeners
1. Angela’s Story (02:04–05:06)
- Angela is a newspaper employee in Athens. She started listening only due to persistent recommendations from her longtime friend, who listens at Waffle House.
- Switching Stations: Formerly a Star 94 listener—switched after it went away.
- Listener Loyalty via Friends: Word-of-mouth, not advertising, was pivotal.
- First Impressions: Adds The Bert Show to her presets for morning entertainment.
- Playful Banter: Friendly ribbing about waking up early and inside jokes about working hours and salaries.
- Notable Quote: “She knows about every one of y’all, because she was explaining to me, and I thought she was saying bird, but I understand. It’s Bert, right?” — Angela (03:16)
- Memorable Moment: Hosts joke about who wakes up earliest and never sleeping. (04:19–04:41)
2. Noel, the 12-Year-Old Listener (05:36–06:58)
- Noel switches due to family recommendations after being dissatisfied with another station.
- Impression: “Y’all are awesome. Y’all are funny. You actually play good stuff and you’re just interesting. But like, there’s nothing wrong. There’s nothing bad to say to you guys. Cause y’all are amazing.” (06:01)
- Honeymoon Phase: Hosts tease that the real test is whether she’ll stick around.
- Notable Quote: “We’re BFFs right now.” — Bert (06:28)
- Wakeup Routine: She wakes naturally for school and doesn’t need an alarm.
3. Michelle, Two-Week Listener (07:20–09:15)
- Found the show recently; enthusiastic about its variety and personalities.
- Voice Fascination: Loves the “deep voice”—resulting in a comic exchange between hosts trying to claim the compliment.
- Job Conflict: Sometimes late for her sheriff’s department job because she can’t listen at work.
- Notable Quote: “I’m so angry that I can’t get you guys at work. So I’ll be late for work sometime.” — Michelle (08:31)
- Host Response: “Well, it’s definitely time to get a new job, don’t you think?” — Bert (08:35)
- Former Station: Listened to V103; prefers The Bert Show for wider music variety.
4. Jonathan, Third-Day Listener (09:36–12:01)
- The new TV commercial caught his eye; previously associated them with different genres.
- Relatability: “You guys’ TV and I was like, they’re just normal like me. And I feel like I can relate.” (09:54)
- Girlfriend Influence: Girlfriend is a long-time listener, now teasing him for switching over.
- Constructive Critique: While he enjoys the entertainment news, he wishes for some less “TMZ”-style content—maybe some conversational political/news topics for balance.
- Notable Quote: “Sometimes we all get caught up in the social aspect, the TMZ and all of that... maybe some outside of entertainment news would be great.” — Jonathan (10:58)
- Host’s Humor: Hosts joke about the importance of covering celebrity content over politics, then agree to follow up for more feedback.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Moment | |-----------|------------|-------------------------------| | 01:04 | Bert | "We want you to be honest with us...Some of you guys might say, you know what? You’re just not for me. Which is fine, but we just want to find out why, right?" | | 03:16 | Angela | "She was explaining to me, and I thought she was saying bird, but I understand. It’s Bert, right?" | | 04:41 | Bert/E Crew| “None of us have gone to sleep in seven years, so waking up isn’t even an option.” | | 06:01 | Noel | "Y’all are awesome. Y’all are funny. You actually play good stuff and you’re just interesting..." | | 06:28 | Bert | “We’re BFFs right now.” | | 08:31 | Michelle | "I’m so angry that I can’t get you guys at work. So I’ll be late for work sometime." | | 09:54 | Jonathan | "You guys’ TV and I was like, they’re just normal like me. And I feel like I can relate." | | 10:58 | Jonathan | "Sometimes we all get caught up in the social aspect, the TMZ and all of that... maybe some outside of entertainment news would be great." | | 11:46 | Bert | “We got important, relevant things to talk about, like Jennifer Aniston.” |
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Listener Homework Assignment Explanation: 01:01–01:45
- Angela’s First Impressions & Origin Story: 02:04–05:06
- Noel, Young Listener’s Perspective: 05:36–06:58
- Michelle’s Feedback and “Voice” Mystery: 07:20–09:15
- Jonathan’s Input and Topic Suggestions: 09:36–12:01
Additional Insights & Show Tone
- The tone remains conversational, humorous, and lightly self-deprecating.
- Hosts riff off each other’s comments, including playful banter about wages, hours, and who gets up earliest—a running joke with Angela.
- Despite some zany moments, the hosts show genuine interest in adapting their show for new listeners.
- They commit to checking back in with listeners after a few days to continue collecting honest reviews, reinforcing their authentic approach.
Conclusion:
This episode spotlights The Bert Show’s commitment to engaging with their evolving audience. The hosts blend humor with a real desire for unfiltered listener input, underscoring the role of word-of-mouth, relatability, and fresh content. Whether you’re a new or established fan, the episode showcases The Bert Show’s playful but thoughtful rapport with listeners—reminding all that honesty and good laughs are always welcome on their airwaves.