The Bert Show – Full Show PT 1: Thursday, February 5 [Vault]

Date: February 5, 2026
Podcast: The Bert Show
Host: Pionaire Podcasting
Main Cast: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & others

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show dives into two lively and very relatable morning discussions: handling gossip in friend groups and relationships, and men's aversion (or not) to buying feminine hygiene products for their partners. The hosts explore nuances of etiquette, loyalty, and the awkwardness of social dynamics—infused with their trademark humor and candidness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Office & Social Circle Gossip: Etiquette Dilemmas

(00:00–09:06)

• Initial quandary: The segment opens with a host describing a friend who incessantly gossips—often making up stories. The dilemma: Is there an obligation to confront the gossiper or inform the person being talked about?
• Levels of gossip: The cast acknowledges that some gossip is relatively harmless, but fabricated stories—especially negative ones—cross a line.
• Defining gossip:
  • "Gossip means gossip's negative, right?" – [A, 02:05]
    The consensus is that gossip generally involves spreading news (true or not) that isn’t yours to share—often skewing negative.
• Ethics of involvement:
  • If you've separated yourself from a toxic individual, is there a duty to intervene when lies are being spread?
  • The risk: Getting involved may make things worse or drag you into unnecessary drama.
  • "Does it become meddling or is it just protecting friends?" – [A, 04:53]
• Gossip as toxicity: One host labels compulsive gossiping as "toxic," noting its capacity to poison group dynamics.
• Listener input:
  • Mark calls in with a practical solution: "Every time somebody's gossiping to you, just put your arm around them and tell them that you're talking about my friend, and they'll shut." – [Mark/Caller, 07:53]
  • Some listeners tease the hosts for gossiping themselves ("Y'all sound like girls right now." – [Caller, 08:20]), which prompts a reflection: is simply listening to gossip as bad as spreading it?
• Memorable moment:
  • "I already got a reputation for being the guy who loves gossip. I don't want to be the guy who gets involved in gossip." – [A, 08:30]

2. Men Who Won't Buy Feminine Hygiene Products—A Relationship Flashpoint

(09:06–21:38)

• Listener call (Rose):
  • Rose discusses her husband’s absolute refusal to buy tampons, despite being married for over five years and having sisters.
    • "He still refuses, I mean, absolutely refuses to go to the store and purchase any tampons or tacks. And I'm livid right now." – [Rose, 09:53]
• Host reactions:
  • The hosts dissect whether this issue is symbolic ("...she wants to know that he will go through what is an uncomfortable situation for him in the name of love." – [C, 11:30]).
  • There’s debate if it's about control, sacrifice, or simply men being unreasonable.
  • One co-host sarcastically suggests that the sacrifice is "putting up with her nonsense demands" – [A, 14:02].
• Multiple callers:
  • Some women say they’d never expect their husbands to buy tampons, favoring self-sufficiency.
  • Men like Joe equate asking a man to buy tampons with asking a woman to buy condoms—both find it awkward ([16:25–16:57]).
  • Another caller suggests an avoidance strategy—buying intentionally the wrong product ([20:17–20:40]), which the hosts criticize as immature.
• Tensions rise:
  • Rose reveals the issue has led to a two-week "embargo" (sexual withholding), with her considering the problem divorce-worthy.
    • "He won’t do it, and I’ve cut him off until he actually goes to the store and buys it." – [Rose, 18:48]
  • Hosts speculate this is about larger relationship patterns, not just tampons:
    • "He doesn't compromise. So what you've done is you've dug in on this one issue, when you're really digging in on a big old personality thing on him, that's just bugging the hell out of you." – [C, 19:51]
  • "You've hit the tampon right on the head." – [A, 20:09]

3. Entertainment Segment: Megan Fox’s Tattoo – Would Another Person’s Name Be a Dealbreaker?

(21:38–28:00)

• Pop culture topic:
  • The cast debates whether Megan Fox’s “Brian” tattoo (for Brian Austin Green) would deter a man from dating her after a breakup.
• Consensus among men:
  • For someone as attractive as Megan Fox, most men say they'd ignore the tattoo—even if it spells another guy's name.
  • "I would officially change my name to Brian so it'll feel good." – [C, 23:48]
  • The level of "deal breaker" depends on her attractiveness and length of the relationship:
    • "There is a relation to how hot she is to what you will put up with." – [C, 25:35]
    • "If it's Megan Fox, I go to the tattoo parlor and I get the name Brian tattooed in the same place." – [A, 26:04]
  • For average-looking women, having a prominent ex’s name tattoo is more likely to be a dealbreaker—a “one and done” situation.
• Female perspective:
  • The women say they’d put up with an ex’s name tattoo for someone like David Beckham, but not for an average guy ([26:43–26:56]).
• Funny listener story:
  • One caller needed to cover his ex’s tattoo during sex: "I had to use my hand and cover it up." – [F, 27:05]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Defining Gossip:
  • "Gossip means gossip's negative, right?" – [A, 02:05]
  • "If you point out that the part of the gossip is not true, then aren't you, by setting the record straight, contributing to the gossip because you're validating what the true story is?" – [A, 05:56]
• On Male Sensitivity:
  • "There's something charming about a guy, or at least you're impressed by a guy that has no problem doing that [buying tampons]." – [B, 20:42]
• Tampon Embargo Escalation:
  • "I’ve cut him off until he actually goes to the store and buys it." – [Rose, 18:48]
  • "Now that, to me, is a little ridiculous. Like, I hate when women do this where they withhold this just to make a point." – [C, 19:08]
• Dealbreakers & Tattoos:
  • "If it's Megan Fox, I go to the tattoo parlor and I get the name Brian tattooed in the same place." – [A, 26:04]
  • "There is a relation to how hot she is to what you will put up with." – [C, 25:35]

Segment Timestamps

• Gossip etiquette in social/work circles: 00:00–09:06
• Caller Rose: Men buying tampons, relationship battle: 09:06–21:38
• Megan Fox tattoo debate (name tattoo deal breaker): 21:38–28:00

Tone and Takeaways

The conversation is lively, irreverent, and peppered with quick-witted banter. Beneath the surface, the hosts offer real insights about boundaries, relationship expectations, and the social codes that dictate everyday interactions—from office gossip to what it means (or doesn’t mean) for a man to buy feminine hygiene products for his partner.

Best for: Listeners who enjoy humor mixed with relatable dilemmas, candid debate, and the fun of hearing others navigate the messiness of friendship and relationships.