Full Show PT 1: Friday, October 31 [Vault]

Summary

The Bert Show – Full Show PT 1: Friday, October 31 [Vault]

Date: October 31, 2025
Host: Pionaire Podcasting
Cast Featured: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & the Bert Show team

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Episode Overview

This “vault” episode of The Bert Show serves up a signature blend of irreverent humor, authentic conversation, and listener-driven drama—perfect for making your morning routine more bearable. The show mixes in real-life absurdities, interviews with rising stars, and heated debates on controversial topics. This episode is structured around classic Bert Show segments and memorable moments from the early 2000s vault, featuring stunts, celebrity interviews, and calls from listeners that spark candid, often hilarious, sometimes uncomfortable, but always thought-provoking dialogue.

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Key Segments & Highlights

1. Phil’s Car Wash Stunt

[02:14–07:18]

• Premise: Phil Tyranna completes a wild stunt for a new cell phone: riding through a car wash in the back of a pickup truck while narrating the experience live.
• Highlights:
  • Phil describes every detail—hot foam, freezing water, tri-colored foam, and pressure hoses—with mounting discomfort and humor.
  • Quick-witted banter from studio hosts adds to the chaos.
  • Quote: “Oh, God. Foam bath. Here comes. Here comes. Oh, that’s hot. Oh, that feels good. Oh, that’s actually…well received right there, because I am freezing.” (Phil, 03:06)
  • The stunt’s absurdity crescendos as listeners (and even Phil) are left wondering when the ordeal will end.
  • Studio jokes about the "blow hose" being a rap group; running gags about Phil's inability to swear on-air.

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2. Interview with American Idol’s Kelly Clarkson & RJ Helton

[07:19–14:32]

• Guests: Kelly Clarkson (winner of American Idol) and RJ Helton (contestant)
• Discussion Points:
  • Kelly on post-Idol fame and public reactions (“Oh, hey, you know, I voted for you on the show.” – Kelly, 07:48)
  • Navigating unwanted requests, like wearing out-of-character outfits for appearances.
  • Gentle ribbing about rumors, including whether Kelly dated fellow contestant Justin (“No, we’re really good friends, but no, nothing like that.” – Kelly, 10:13)
  • Shared memories with RJ—backstage nerves, inside jokes, and friendship among contestants.
  • Fun behind-the-scenes perspectives: Kelly and RJ mock contestants they "didn't really get along with" when watching old episodes together.
  • Quick promo voiceover requests for upcoming American Idol tour dates; RJ jokes about needing more takes than Kelly.
• Quotes:
  • “All of us want our individuality.” (Kelly, 07:39)
  • “I can’t. I would feel naked. So yeah, people trying to ask me to do something like that, I’m like, oh, no.” (Kelly, 08:28)
  • “She actually came over to watch [the show] with me...” (RJ, 12:16)

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3. Controversial Listener Call: Breastfeeding a 9-year-old

[17:11–27:47]

• Setup: Inspired by a TV segment about extended breastfeeding, a listener (Jill) calls in to share her personal experience of still breastfeeding her 9-year-old son due to past family trauma and therapeutic recommendation.
• Discussion:
  • Jill describes the act as a comfort mechanism, advised by several therapists after leaving an abusive relationship.
  • Hosts and callers challenge her, questioning psychological impacts, social implications, and where boundaries should be drawn.
  • Some callers express concern that the practice could complicate the son's development or social interactions.
  • Jill insists it’s a private, nurturing bond unrelated to sexuality, performed rarely and only in private.
• Memorable Exchanges:
  • Host (skeptical): “Are you talking about therapists that you would find in any HMO directory? Or…someone known as Shining Rainbow?” (19:57)
  • Jill (defensive): “There was no sprinkling of salt into water, thank you very much.” (20:14)
  • Callers weigh in, forcefully: “I just think it’s very perverted for you to do this to your son. … You’re harming him.” (Michelle, 22:19)
  • Jill pushes back: “This is a beautiful…bond as a mother and a son.” (24:13)
  • The debate escalates as the studio tries to parse private parenting choices versus public norms and child welfare.

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4. Ballpark Blowup: Listener Confrontation Over Kids’ Behavior

[27:49–34:43]

• Situation: Jeff recounts a confrontation at a Braves game with a mother (Janet) whose rambunctious child was disruptive.
• Conflict Play-by-Play:
  • Jeff explains his frustration: “You gotta control your kid, because he’s really kind of ruining the enjoyment of the game.” (28:44)
  • Janet calls in, unapologetic—asserts families have a right to enjoy public spaces, children included: “If you want to come to a baseball game, then you need to be aware…families take their children to baseball games.” (29:51)
  • Jeff and Janet spar over social obligations, parental responsibility, and mutual respect.
  • Janet steadfast: “Nobody’s gonna tell me where to take my child…I take my child where I want to take my child.” (33:16)
  • The studio (and listeners) debate: do parents have carte blanche to overlook disruptions, or do public venues require mutual consideration?
  • Conversation devolves into personal barbs; Janet exits: “I can’t even have this conversation anymore because unlike you, I got a life and things to do.” (34:37)
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Your world is more important than anyone else’s you encounter.” (Host, 33:24)
  • “I really hope you never [have children].” (Janet, 33:38)

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Notable Quotes and Moments

• Phil in the Car Wash:
  • “Hot foam, hot foam, hot foam. … I look like a milk commercial right now.” (Phil, 03:12)
• Kelly Clarkson:
  • “All of us want to, you know, our individuality.” (Kelly, 07:39)
  • “I would feel naked. … I can’t. I would feel naked.” (Kelly, 08:28)
• Jill vs. Listeners:
  • “Several [therapists] recommended to me to keep him breastfeeding…” (Jill, 19:04)
  • “I just think it’s very perverted for you to do this to your son.” (Michelle, 22:19)
  • “This is a beautiful…bond as a mother and a son.” (Jill, 24:13)
• Ballpark Drama:
  • “You gotta control your kid, because he’s really kind of ruining the enjoyment of the game.” (Jeff, 28:44)
  • “If you want to come to a baseball game…families take their children to baseball games.” (Janet, 29:51)
  • “Nobody’s gonna tell me where to take my child…I take my child where I want to take my child.” (Janet, 33:16)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |----------------------------------|---------|---------| | Phil’s Car Wash Stunt | 02:14 | 07:18 | | Kelly Clarkson & RJ Interview | 07:19 | 14:32 | | Breastfeeding Debate | 17:11 | 27:47 | | Ballpark Parenting Showdown | 27:49 | 34:43 |

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Tone and Style

The Bert Show operates in its familiar, authentic zone: playful, sometimes raunchy, always unscripted and inviting. The hosts facilitate candid, sometimes awkward, but real dialogue—whether sparring with a stubborn parent, teasing rising popstars, or surviving freezing temps in a car wash pickup bed. Humor, banter, and the occasional clash of perspectives define every minute.

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Conclusion

This episode captures the best of The Bert Show’s wide-ranging approach to morning entertainment—offering absurd radio stunts, celebrity drop-ins, and no-holds-barred listener debates. The transitions from pure comedy to earnest (and sometimes tense) discussions showcase why the show resonates with listeners seeking both laughs and lively, topical conversation.

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If you missed the show, this summary covers the essential drama, insights, and quotable moments—skip the ads and enjoy the best of The Bert Show Vault!

Transcript

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[D]

Poor Phil Tyranna. All the guy wants is a brand new cell phone. But we told him, you know what? You go out, you do eight stunts for us, we'll get you the cell phone. One of the stunts he had to do was go through a car wash in the back of a pickup truck.

[A]

And we are pull right now.

[C]

I'm sitting.

[A]

Oh, geez.

[C]

Oh, geez.

[A]

We're in. We're in right now. And now we're doing the whole wheel. The clean out the wheels. Oh, I don't have my goggles on.

[C]

Uh oh, have you gotten sprayed by anything yet?

[A]

Oh, geez.

[D]

What cycle are you in right now?

[A]

We're on the pre wash cycle. They're cleaning off right now. They're just. Oh, oh, oh, here comes the foam. Okay, hold on. Here comes the foam bath. Oh, God. Foam bath. Here comes. Here comes. Here comes. Oh. Oh, that's hot. Oh, that feels good. Oh, that's actually. That's well reserved, well received right there, because I am freezing. Okay, hot foam, hot foam, hot foam. Okay, it's getting the back of the truck. Oh, wow. I look like a milk commercial right now. Okay, here we go.

[D]

Now what?

[A]

Now what's going on? This is. Oh, what is this now? Oh, oh, more foam. Oh, geez. Now, I want you to know we got the super wash, so we're gonna do the vortex dry at the end as well.

[D]

Is that the major one that blows you from every angle?

[A]

Yes. Okay, now what are we doing now?

[D]

What is this?

[A]

Tri colored foam. Tri colored foam, Phil.

[D]

Looks like a rainbow.

[C]

Jesse, just so you know, Phil, you're getting this for $9. This would cost you 70 bucks in.

[A]

Spots of L. It's okay. Don't, don't. You can't even give me a bad.

[C]

And it's fast enough. You don't even get the thing that blows you from every angle.

[A]

Okay, the big pressure hoses are about to start here in just a second.

[C]

Is this the blow hose here?

[A]

Okay, I'm still getting foamed all over the place. Oh, no.

[B]

Should have given him the hot wax treatment.

[C]

I think the blow hose is a female rap group.

[A]

Oh, that's. I am covered in hot foam. I am covered in hot foam right now.

[C]

You'll be able to hear it.

[D]

Okay, hold on.

[C]

Here we go.

[A]

You hear that? Here we go. Here we go. Oh, here we go. Here comes the hot oh, geez. This is gonna hurt like crap. Oh, this is gonna. Oh, my God, that's freezing.

[C]

Okay.

[A]

Oh, jeez. That's freezing.

[C]

Are these brushes yet?

[A]

Okay, it's getting close to me. It's starting at the front of the truck.

[D]

It's the water. And now he's going through the brush. He's gonna be going through the brush.

[A]

Here it comes. Oh, no. Oh, no. This is be pressure. Watch. Okay, if I lose you. Oh, no. Oh, no. Here it comes. Here it comes. Here it comes. Here it comes. Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. Oh. Freeze them. Oh, my. Oh, my God, that's freezing. Oh, man, that's freezing. Oh, my God, that's freezing. Oh, God. Oh, Jesus. Right on me. Oh, Jesus. Freezing. Oh, Jesus. Freezing. Oh, man. Okay, that was the first pass through.

[C]

Me.

[A]

Oh, God, that's freezing. Oh, my God.

[B]

Now what?

[A]

Now what? Oh, my God, that's freezing. Oh, my God, they're freezing. Oh.

[D]

What phase are you through?

[A]

Oh, my God, that's creeping. Now, now, now. It's like the quiet before the storm. Y' all familiar?

[D]

Which stage are you in right now?

[A]

Okay, now we're going through the. Oh, oh, here comes more color foam. Oh, geez. Now I am. This is, like, the third foam bath. Oh, my God. That looks crazy.

[B]

I want to know what power she's at. That.

[A]

I can take the car there. I know. Okay, here you go. Getting off the phone. Here we go. Here we go. Here we go.

[C]

I already.

[A]

Jesus. Freezing. Google, Google. Google.

[C]

I can't believe he's not cussing.

[A]

He might be. Y' all still with me?

[D]

Yeah, we're still here.

[A]

Wow.

[C]

People.

[A]

Treason. Oh, God, please let that be the last pass. Please, for the love of God, let that be the last pass. I am numb.

[C]

Which stage are you about to go through? He's gonna freeze when he gets under that dryer.

[A]

He's playing. Yeah, we can hear where we go now. See, it comes again. Oh, God. Oh, God. Oh, God.

[C]

Leave it to Phil to find the longest car wash in the house.

[A]

Oh, that's cold. Oh, thank God. Was that it? Was that it?

[C]

Is that it?

[A]

Oh, yeah. What?

[C]

The Burch show.

[D]

One of the biggest shows on television, of course, American Idol. We had a chance to sit down and talk with Kelly Clarkson, the eventual winner of the whole thing, and rj, who, of course, is from here in Atlanta. We're talking to Kelly Clarkson. Of course. She is the American Idol. And congratulations.

[A]

Thank you. Thank you.

[D]

You think there's gonna be a time where you're like, okay, I'm not the American Idol chick anymore.

[A]

No, yeah, of course. I mean, all of us want to, you know, our individuality.

[B]

How are people reacting to you now? Like, when you go into a shopping mall or if you even just go down to the grocery store to pick something up?

[A]

Oh, they're really cool. They're just like, oh, hey, you know, I voted for you on the show. You know, you did a great job.

[C]

You're like, all right, Cool beans.

[A]

Yeah, I'm sorry.

[D]

That should be the name of the first album.

[A]

No, you just say it like, okay, cool. Like, I don't know. I just. I don't know.

[D]

Kelly Clarkson, the American Idol, I should say. Hanging out with the Burch show today. Has anybody asked you to do something that was so un. Kelly Clarkson like that?

[A]

You. Oh, God, yeah. Like, I went to this one shoot, and I swear to God, it was like a first aid kit. It was like a. Like a band aid to wear on my. Like a shirt. Like, it was like tiny, you know, like little shorts, and I was like, oh, God. Did you watch the show at all? I don't wear that. I can't. I would feel naked. So, yeah, like, people trying to ask me to do something like that, I'm like, oh, no.

[D]

So you still have. I mean, you have control enough to say, look, that's something I don't want to do right now.

[A]

Oh, of course. I mean, nobody can, like, make you wear something.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

You know, during the whole competition, Kelly, we talked to RJ and RJ's family.

[A]

Oh, I love RJ like, every other.

[C]

Week, but you gotta give us, like, some dirt or some gossip or something about RJ that he wouldn't have shared with us. Like an embarrassing. Like, we know about him falling off the stage, like, but.

[A]

So that's not funny at all, though. That was really scary.

[D]

Did he cry like a little three year old or something? I mean, you got to give us something.

[C]

There's gotta be.

[A]

No, he wasn't crying at all, actually, that. We were all bawling. We all look like retards.

[C]

But there's got. I mean, there's gotta be some story about RJ that he would be too embarrassed to tell us, that you would have no problem.

[D]

You gotta give us some scoop on. It's gotta be.

[A]

Oh, my God, I cannot even think of anything.

[B]

Nothing. We need something to hold over him.

[C]

Does he talk in his sleep? Is he a sloppy eater? Does he cuss a lot?

[A]

No, nothing. Nothing. He's like the golden boy.

[B]

He's really nice. He is so Nice.

[D]

He doesn't have, like, uncontrollable gas. Nothing.

[B]

Yeah, we don't. Yeah, we don't trust it. Yeah, nobody's the golden boy.

[A]

I'm telling you, though, he's really just a great guy.

[C]

Hey, Kelly.

[A]

Yeah?

[C]

Say hi to rj.

[A]

Hi, rj. What's up?

[C]

All right.

[A]

Kelly, I didn't even know you were on the line, man.

[C]

Hey, Kelly, hold on a second. Hey, rj, While we're talking to Kelly, are there any stories that you know about her? Really embarrassing.

[A]

Hey, dude, I don't get embarrassing. Embarrassed. Just go ahead. What happened? You know what? That's funny, too. There's nothing about her. Seriously. Honestly.

[D]

Okay, well, you can either. You can do this. You could either confirm this for us that we hear that you're going out with Justin.

[A]

Oh, everybody says that.

[D]

No, that's not true.

[A]

No, we're really good friends, but no, no, nothing like that.

[D]

Is that the craziest rumor you've heard about yourself? That's just not true?

[A]

Yeah, I guess. I mean, nobody's really said anything. I'm all for. Dude. I was. When we were in the inquiry in, like, a globe, I was, like, calling all my friends, like, saying how cool it was. I mean, kudos to y'. All. I'll give you stuff if you want to have some fun, like, because I don't mind.

[B]

I thought it was funny. I guess it was People magazine and I on the COVID where they had, first of all, your school picture. I don't know if you saw that, and I can't remember which issue it was. And then inside, they were talking about a guy in school.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

Oh, it was us. Okay. Us Weekly. Yeah. And there was a. An article in there about a guy that you had a crush on and had his school picture. And then they asked him what he.

[A]

Feels about it, how he feels about it now. I thought it was really funny how they, like, put, like, heartbroken or whatever. Like, I just had a crush on this guy. Like, it wasn't, like, this huge. And they, like, called him and everything, and we still talk. So he, like, called me, saying some magazine just called me about our relationship, and I was like, what?

[D]

Kelly, we know you got a lot of these to do, so we'll let you go. But we're gonna keep RJ on with us.

[A]

Ah, cool beans. Y' all have a great time with us.

[C]

There it is again.

[A]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[C]

Hey, Kelly, can you do us a favor before? We usually do this stuff off the air, but we know you got Limited time. So can you do us something real quick before you hang up?

[A]

Yeah, go ahead.

[C]

Hey, this is Kelly Clarkson, and I'll you October 21st at Phillips arena with Q100 for the American idol tier.

[A]

Oh, lord, Jeff.

[D]

Like a couple words.

[C]

I'll bet she can do it.

[B]

That's a barrier.

[A]

Okay, what was right after. October 21st at Phillips arena with Q100.

[C]

For the American idol tour.

[A]

Hi, this is Kelly Clarkson, and I'll see you guys. October 21st at Phillips arena with Q100 for the American idol tour.

[B]

Hey, very nice, Colleen.

[A]

Colleen.

[D]

See you later, Kelly.

[A]

Okay. Bye, rj.

[C]

Congrats.

[A]

Bye, tweets. Have a good one.

[D]

Hey, rj.

[A]

Hi. What's up?

[C]

Oh, my God. Does she ever slow down?

[A]

Dude, she is always talking. I love it, though. She's cool like that.

[D]

She's really cool. I mean, there are a lot of people in this competition that you really pulled for, and she was just one of them.

[A]

She is just so phenomenal. Like, her voice is just phenomenal, you know? And I was watching the show the other night, and she actually came over to watch it with me, and it's just. And it's just so fun to be able to watch her and see her. She's developed. She's in her element when she's on stage, and she's never nervous. Never, ever nervous.

[C]

Now, you said you guys hung out together and watched. Was it the Monday night show?

[A]

Yeah.

[C]

Okay, what is that when you're sitting there? Because, I mean, you're up on stage. She's up on stage. Was it just the two of you or were there others there from the top 10?

[A]

No, just me and her.

[C]

Okay, so you guys are watching that. Is it a type of thing where, you know, she comes on and then you go, you did so great. And then you come on, she goes, you did so great. And then you make fun of the other eight together.

[A]

It was funny just because, you know, somebody would come on from the top 20 that. That we didn't really get along with, and. And they would. They would say something funny about it or I would say something funny about it. But that's. That's. That's the extent of our, you know, being me.

[D]

I'll tell you who bugs me out of that top 20, I'll come totally claim. Okay. That girl from Miami.

[A]

That's exactly what I'm talking about.

[D]

Okay.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

One of the friends.

[D]

Yeah. Not. Not kind of the lighter. The lighter girl.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

She's Hispanic. Both.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

The.

[B]

The friends from Miami bother me.

[D]

They Drop.

[A]

Yeah. Alexander a bit much.

[D]

I don't know what it is. As soon as she comes on tv, I'm just like, oh, I don't know what it is about that girl. I don't like, but I don't like her, man. I don't know what it is. So what do you got going on now, man? I mean, obviously you're doing the tour here.

[A]

Dude, I got called three Old Navy commercials the other day. Awesome. Yay.

[B]

Congratulations.

[C]

Hey. Hey, rj. We normally do this off the air, but we know you're kind of limited.

[A]

Oh, my gosh.

[C]

So can you just. Can you say something for me real quick?

[A]

Yeah.

[C]

Hey, this is RJ Helton, and I will see you October 21st at Phillips arena with Q100 for the American Idol concert.

[A]

Yeah, I'll probably skew this up. And Kelly did so amazing. I'm the one that has do, like, three takes.

[D]

Big old breath.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

Okay. Okay. Here I go. Hey, this is RJ Heltman. I'll see you October 21st at Philip's arena for the American Idol tour with Q100. Oh. Oh, yay. We got dirt on him. Finally. Oh, God. I'll see you guys later.

[C]

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[B]

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[C]

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[D]

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[C]

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[D]

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[C]

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[D]

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[C]

Offers may vary. Visit albertsons or safeway.com for more details. Morning, Zoe.

[A]

Got donuts.

[B]

Jeff Bridges, why are you still living above our garage?

[A]

Well, I dig the mattress and I want to be commercial like you. Teach me. So Dana.

[B]

Oh no, I'm not really prepared. I couldn't possibly at t mobile get the new iPhone 17 Pro on them. It's designed to be the most powerful iPhone yet and has the ultimate pro camera system.

[C]

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[A]

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[B]

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[A]

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[C]

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[A]

So what are we having for launch?

[B]

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[C]

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[D]

We'Re all sitting around the studio and we were watching Good Morning America one morning and this woman came on that is breastfeeding her son. Problem here is he's eight years old. So we thought, oh my God, we'd never be able to find anybody like that here in Atlanta. We were wrong. So Jill calls us up and she says, you know, I saw the thing on Good Morning America also I saw the 8 year old and I have a 9 year old son that is still breastfeeding. Hey Jill.

[A]

Hello.

[D]

Now, is he still breastfeeding for the same reason why this woman is still breastfeeding is a comfort thing.

[A]

It's definitely a comfort thing. Yes. I mean he's. Yeah. And it's, it's, I've been told it's very healthy for him and it's always in the privacy of our home and he understands that this is a private thing and it's, it's great.

[B]

No, what is that? What he what does he say about it exactly?

[A]

Well, when we talk about it, he says that he wants to continue, and I think that's the best thing for him. So.

[D]

So it's not about nourishment anymore. It's simply about him being comfortable on the breast.

[A]

Yes. And. And it's. It's healthy for him. It's a way for him to. To return to a time when he felt very safe. And that's a good thing.

[D]

Man, there's gotta be a reason why they say that children should stop breastfeeding by, you know, one.

[B]

Do you know, does your son have any other. Well, you said it's a private matter, but do you have any friends that still breastfeed their child at that age?

[A]

It's not really something I discuss with all of my friends.

[D]

Well, why do you think it's taken him so long to get off your breast? What? You can't say breasts without.

[B]

No, but the way you just said it. And I can't stop thinking of Crash when Crash is making. You know how he does.

[D]

Yeah. Why do you think it's taken him so long to get out of that comfort zone? Is it because maybe you keep providing it?

[A]

Well, there's a little more to this than. Okay, I guess I should explain everything. When he was much younger and his father was still in the picture, there was abuse in our home. And. And that is no longer the case. But once I ended that situation, I spoke to numerous therapists. I took him to numerous therapists, and several of them recommended to me to keep him breastfeeding because of that, to help him with that trauma. It takes him back to a time when he felt completely safe and loved and comforted. It's a way for him to almost return to the womb when he needs to. And it's something that. That he understands as for when he needs it, when he's had a particularly hard day or he's having difficulty. That's something we do.

[C]

Now, let me ask you, when you say you took him to therapists, are you talking about therapists that you would find in any HMO directory? Or are you talking about the therapists that sit naked around bonfires and sprinkle salt into cups of water to determine what the best way to care for you is?

[A]

There was no sprinkling of salt into water, thank you very much.

[C]

Am I talking, like, New Age? Like what? Define therapist. Like therapists. Like, you go into a medical center and you go into the. You know, the floor where the therapists are, and you go down. You go to Dr. Stewart, or are you talking to someone that you know is known as Shining Rainbow and an.

[D]

Accredited therapist, I guess, is what. Jess, you said therapists, so I'm guessing it's more than one that told you that.

[A]

Yes, it is. And. And they were highly recommended to me by a woman that I do energy work with.

[D]

Ah, okay.

[C]

Energy work.

[B]

Yeah, Gotcha. How old were you when for Georgia Power? How old were you when the. Or how old was the child when the therapist recommended this?

[A]

He was just four and a half.

[B]

Four and a half. Now, did they give you a time span on how long he should remain breastfeeding?

[C]

22.

[B]

That's crashing.

[D]

Did they ever tell you, did they ever give you, like, a window?

[A]

They said that he. When he was ready to stop, that would be the time to stop.

[C]

In your eyes, when do you think he'll be ready to stop? I mean, what if he's. Seriously, what if he's like 15 and he doesn't think he's ready to stop? Are you still gonna go along with it?

[D]

Yeah. How late can this go?

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

I think when he starts high school in seventh grade, by then I think he'll be ready to stop.

[D]

High school or seventh grade?

[A]

Well, seventh grade is part of high school in our school, so it is.

[D]

Oh. Oh, I see what you're saying.

[C]

So now let me take a call.

[D]

On this here real quick. Hey, Michelle.

[A]

Hi.

[D]

Hey, how are you?

[A]

Good. I have a comment for Jill.

[D]

Okay, she's on with you right now.

[A]

Hi, Jill, this is Michelle. I am really sorry about the trip I had. I just listened to radio. I think it's.

[C]

Hey, Michelle, you got to turn your radio all the way down.

[A]

Okay? I think that the traumatic issue could be dealt with therapists, with talking with your love. At eight years old, I found myself. I found my body. I enjoyed touching myself and I enjoy sex. I just think it's very perverted for you to do this to your son. We're not in the day of age.

[C]

Where you're not touching yourself right now, are you?

[A]

They breastfeed their kids till nine years old. So, Michelle, I mean, I think you're hurting him. You're harming him. You don't know if this turns him on or not.

[D]

He's not.

[A]

I think that is a disgusting remark. I mean, this is something very natural. It's very beautiful. And I really think to a certain point, Jill, it's not to nine years old. Well, I mean, kids nowadays know that. Kids nowadays know that they're gay at a young age. I Discovered my body. I enjoyed it. I played with myself. There's nothing wrong. There's nothing wrong with that.

[D]

So, Michelle, Michelle, what you're saying to Jill here is that she's doing this out of some kind of sexual. This is a sexual thing.

[A]

No, no, no, no, no, no. That's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying she's harming her son. But it's really perverted what she's saying. Know if it turns her son on or not.

[B]

What she's saying is when she was 8 and 9 years old, she was discovering her sexuality, as we all were saying. A lot of people are. And she's saying that the son may be misinterpreting this in his own mind.

[C]

Because he's starting to develop feelings not only for his own body, physically and emotionally and stuff. And now all of a sudden, he's, like, attached to his mother's breast, where he's at the point where things he's gonna start feeling for. For other girls his age and whatnot. So it's got to be very confusing for the child.

[A]

Exactly.

[D]

You agree with any of that, Jill?

[A]

I'm just shaking. Just because now it's not the Bible ages anymore where it was totally innocent. Nowadays, you know, we mature kids mature a lot earlier.

[D]

Was that Michelle or Jill?

[B]

Yeah, I can't tell.

[D]

Was that you, Michelle?

[A]

It was me, Michelle.

[D]

Hey, Jill, what do you think about what Michelle was saying there?

[A]

I think that is completely disgusting. I mean, this has nothing to do with that. This is a beautiful. It's about our bond as a mother and a son. That is just. That's revolting.

[C]

Yeah, but where do you draw the lines between mother and son and young adult? That's what we're trying to figure out is. Yeah, it's a beautiful bond between you and your child. But now you're getting to the point where it's not just breastfeeding as far as raising an infant, but now it's to the point where your son is going to start discovering his own sexuality. That's what we're trying to figure out here.

[A]

Well, it's clear to him that has nothing to do with this.

[B]

Well, let me ask you something. Why do you keep this so private then? Because when my mom and I talk about breastfeeding, I stopped when I was. I don't know, God, like a baby. A teensy, tiny baby. You know, I was done. But, you know, I would keep it private if I. If my mother breastfed me until I was about 6, 7, 8, 9, years ago. Because I think it has some. It might. It might have some correlation correlate.

[A]

I don't understand. What do you mean by that?

[D]

She's saying that if this is so right, then why do you keep it so private?

[A]

It. Because, in other words, it's not a con. He understands that not all of his friends are probably doing this. It's not a common thing. And he's helpful for him.

[C]

Yeah, well, his friends are in the clubhouse talking about girls. He's over at your house. I mean, that's his. It's just. It's just not right at all. Have we discussed how often this happens in like, let's say, given week or month or whatever?

[A]

Probably maybe like two times in a month.

[D]

She'd still want about the same as a home. About once every two weeks.

[A]

I mean, it depends.

[C]

And how does he tell you that this is something that he wants to do?

[A]

Oh, he doesn't. We don't have to talk about it. He just comes to me.

[D]

He just curls up and just starts, Good morning, Q100.

[A]

Hello.

[C]

Hello.

[A]

Hi.

[D]

Hi.

[A]

I just had a comment for her. I just firmly believe that God gave you a breath to nourish your child and feed your child and not comfort your child. There's other ways in comforting your child, you know, by holding his hand, hugging him, saying nice things to him. And I think it's just a little extreme for a nine year old to be still breastfeeding. I have a child of my own, you know, who I breastfed. And the doctors will tell you after one not to breastfeed them because by that time they have teeth and they're usually already eating table foods. And there's no need for you to, you know.

[C]

Yeah, you can't beat a Big Mac, that's for sure.

[D]

Hey, Jill, have you gone to more of a mainstream psychologist since all of this?

[A]

I don't. I. No, no, I have no desire to.

[C]

Jill, let me ask you one, one question. I. I mean, are you still married or. No.

[A]

No, I'm not.

[C]

I was. I was just curious what your, your son's father felt about this.

[D]

That's.

[C]

That's how. That's what was my.

[D]

It was an abusive relationship.

[C]

Oh, okay. Okay.

[A]

We're no longer in contact.

[C]

Have you been in a relationship with a man since him? And does the man know what's going on with you and the son? And what does he think.

[A]

I've been dating?

[C]

And do they know of this?

[A]

Why? No. I want to say something that's private between me and my Son, I do.

[B]

Want to tell Jill that we appreciate her coming on because she was not the subject of this conversation to begin with, and she just called in with an opinion, and now she's become the focus.

[D]

Well, she's localized, so we appreciate you.

[B]

Sharing your life with us.

[C]

And don't try. I mean, it sounds like you're becoming angry, but, I mean, you know, we're just trying to get the facts because this is something very bizarre and foreign to us.

[D]

It's an unorthodox product. I mean, you know, not product, but unorthodox.

[C]

Practice.

[D]

That's what I'm looking for.

[C]

Practice.

[D]

Yeah. So that's why we're asking you all the questions. All right, Jill, I appreciate you calling and being so honest with us.

[B]

Thank you very much.

[A]

You're welcome. The Birch Show.

[D]

There is nothing more fun for this morning show than when a listener is upset at Jeff. And this one, Jeff brought on himself.

[C]

Had a great day at the ballpark. Except the woman sitting to Jessica and I, our immediate left, had a small child with her. And I'm gonna guess the age of being two and a half or three and a half years old. Anyways, this woman, this child, was just all over the place. He had no interest in what was happening on the field. He wanted to play with the seeds. He wanted to find out what was on the ground. He wanted to swing his stuffed tomahawk around. And it just made the game uncomfortable for Jessica and I. So at one point during the game, I leaned over and said to the woman, you know what? You gotta control your kid, because he's really kind of ruining the enjoyment of the game. And her response was not an apology. It was not, I'll try. It was nothing like that. It was, he's three years old. You need to be a little more understanding and patient. And it took to the point where Jessica and I ended up moving to a different section about five innings into the game.

[D]

The woman that was sitting next to you at the game claims she's on the line right now and she wants.

[C]

To talk to you.

[D]

And Tammy, put her name is Janet, was sitting next to jeffame P I S S E D.

[C]

She's one of these people who doesn't think she can do anything wrong. Like, I'm looking forward to talking to her because I guarantee you we'll spend 10 minutes talking to her, and she will not admit to any fault. And, you know, her life is probably all screwed up, but she's got fault after fault after fault. None of them are hers at Least.

[D]

You comforted her before she came on. Janet. Hey, just in the interest of fairness here, what were you wearing at the game the other night? Just to make sure that you were the one sitting next to Jeff.

[C]

Well, ask her if she's so sure. Ask her what I was wearing.

[D]

Okay. What was Jeff.

[A]

Okay, okay, that sounds fair. Okay. The guy that was sitting next to me had a black T shirt and these black sunglasses that he thought he looked so good in.

[C]

What level of the park were you sitting in?

[A]

In the third level that you.

[D]

You're sure?

[C]

It could be me. Okay.

[A]

It was you. It was you.

[D]

Jeff is giving a thumbs up. It's okay.

[A]

You. You. Jeff, you're so selfish. You don't have any kids. That's why you don't understand. And if you want to come to a baseball game, then you need to be aware of the fact that that's where children are. Families take their children to baseball games. Do you know that? My family, we bought eight tickets. Eight of them. That means eight tickets, souvenirs, snacks. And my child was not anything but being. You are just wrong. You're just wrong.

[C]

Right, but your child was being a child. He was hitting us with a foam tomahawk.

[A]

Oh, he's three years old. How much damage could he do? He barely even blew it past you.

[C]

You put an eye on one of those things. It's not a matter of how much damage he could do. It's the fact that you and I each paid the same amount of money for our seats.

[A]

He was playing. You never been around children that play.

[D]

Yeah, but your child was ruining his Braves experience. And he paid just as much for his tickets as you did for yours and your kids. But.

[A]

But grownups should learn how to play with children. And he was playing. He was just having a good time. He wasn't crying. He was laughing, and he was just talking the way that kids talk. He wasn't bothering anybody but you.

[C]

Yeah, and that's enough, like, isn't it?

[A]

Do you think that the Braves would rather have us there with our eight tickets or you with your two?

[D]

Well, because there's a possibility the Braves would say Jeff and Jessica, because if you bring your kids and other people around, have the same experience that Jeff had, they'll stop coming to the Braves games.

[A]

Well, people. People like that need to go out to the museum or to the movies or to a play or something. Not to a game, because that's where children are. Families take their children to enjoy the game, to get some culture, to have a good experience. To get some fresh air.

[C]

Have you. Have you, Janet, ever apologized for anything in your entire life?

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

If I'm wrong, you don't see yourself in the wrong at all here.

[A]

No. The child was just having a good time.

[C]

Do you agree that the child was disturbing me?

[A]

The child is high energy. And high energy kids move around and, you know, probably become big stars later on.

[D]

Can we give the child a name so we don't keep referring to it as the child?

[C]

The child exhibit name.

[A]

But you might, you know, talk about Justin and, you know, and I may not like it, but his name is Justin.

[D]

All right?

[A]

He wasn't bothering him.

[C]

He was bothering me. Yes, he was. Stop saying he wasn't bothering me. I'm me. I know what was bothering me. What if I was sitting next to you, Janet, and I had a big foam tomahawk and I kept swinging in your face and I was moving around.

[A]

You're grown. A grown man swinging a tomahawk. Hitting somebody is wrong. You should be put in jail for that. That's not like a little child. Three years old. A little three year old, cute three year old.

[C]

I can't tell you how much I hate people like Janet always.

[B]

Stop.

[A]

It's wrong to hate.

[D]

I just don't understand why. I don't understand why your ticket and your experience is so much more important than Jeff's at the game.

[C]

Is it because there are eight of you there?

[A]

There are eight of us. We are family. So, you know, I got my family with me, and Justin is just a child. He's cute, he's nice, and he just has a lot of energy. He likes to have a lot of fun.

[C]

On the phone with sister Sledge right now.

[A]

Y' all need to just grow up.

[B]

I want to ask you a question. I know that I've heard so many times from people who don't have children who say, well, you know, you shouldn't bring your kids out to certain things because there are adults there. And I heard you give Jeff the argument that, you know, kids are at the Braves game, so if adults don't like it, they shouldn't go. How do you feel when people tell you a kid does not belong? Like, you shouldn't take your kid that young to movie.

[A]

Nobody's gonna tell me where to take my child. I take my child where I want to take my child because it's my child, and if I want him to have a good experience, I take him along.

[C]

So you're basically. What you're saying is that your world is more important than anyone else's you encounter.

[A]

I'm just saying that I'm trying to show my child the world around him. And if people don't like it or people who don't have children. You see, you don't have any children, and I really hope you never do.

[D]

Janet. How about the lesson of manners? There's a lesson that your kid might not be getting.

[A]

Well, there's nothing I can say to him that's gonna make him not be a child. You know, I moved his hand and moved his hand once.

[B]

But let me ask you a question. Jeff said that you never apologized to him. You know, you just.

[A]

I looked at him and you looked at me. You would have known what it meant.

[B]

Well, I think if you would have apologized to him, maybe it would have made Jeff feel a lot better and he wouldn't have been so upset about this.

[A]

There's no reason to say sorry. He's a child. He's just a child playing, Entertained by the things around him. He just found, you know, it was a nice day. We weren't bothering to bother anybody. You know, I can't even have this conversation anymore because unlike you, I got a life and things to do. So, you know, I'm getting off the phone and just. That's you wrong. You're just wrong for this because this a little child. When you have children, you will understand, and. And then we can talk. But until then, you know, I'm sorry that you were sitting next to us.

[D]

I've got 10 phone lines.

[C]

Oh, my God. God, I hate people like that. The bird show.

[A]

Morning, Zoe. Got donuts.

[B]

Jeff Bridges. Why are you still living above our garage?

[A]

Well, I dig the mattress and I want to be in a T mobile commercial like you. Teach me, Saldana.

[B]

Oh, no, I'm not really prepared. I couldn't possibly at T Mob. We'll get the new iPhone 17 Pro on them. It's designed to be the most powerful iPhone yet and has the ultimate pro camera system.

[A]

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[C]

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[B]

Nice. Jeffrey, you heard them.

[A]

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[C]

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[A]

So what are we having for launch?

[B]

Dude, my work here is done.

[C]

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