The Bert Show (Pionaire Podcasting)

Episode: Full Show PT 1: Thursday, January 8 [Vault]

Air Date: January 8, 2026
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Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show delivers the signature blend of humor, "real talk," and relatable listener interactions that make it a staple for morning radio. The two main, high-energy segments in this episode explore:

1. Parental Honesty and Baby Beauty: Launching "Baby Idol," a tongue-in-cheek competition about how parents (and others) perceive the cuteness of their kids, getting real about unconditional love versus objective cuteness.
2. Relationship Trust and Cheating: Through calls and clips inspired by an episode of Desperate Housewives, the hosts and listeners tackle trust, infidelity, and insecurity in relationships—especially when one partner was “the other woman.”

The show alternates between playful, comedic banter and candid, sometimes poignant advice, always with the full cast bouncing off caller stories for both laughs and hard truths.

Segment 1: "Baby Idol" and the Honesty of Parental Love

[01:35–16:31]

Key Topics & Discussion Points

• Origin of "Baby Idol":
  A mother, Karen, admits uncertainty about whether her kids are actually cute or she’s just biased (02:03). Listeners weigh in by looking at photos and judging for themselves, but most can’t help boasting about their own children's looks.

• Parental Bias & Competitive Spirit:
  “But what we noticed, there was a common thread with these calls that they couldn't just give a compliment and get off the phone. They had to add, but my kids are better looking. And that's where Baby Idol started.” – Host (02:27)

• How the Competition Works:
  “We're going to run Baby Idol the same way American Idol is run. ... We'd narrow it down and vote somebody off week by week and we'd have a bottom three.” – Host (04:33, 05:00)

• Joking About 'Homely' Babies:
  The hosts riff on parent denial, unconditional love, and how parents sometimes disguise “homely” babies with hats or hoods.
  “I understand the fact that as a parent, in your eyes, your baby is beautiful, but you got to look at your kid sometime and go see that's called unconditional love.” – Co-host (05:45)

• Can Parents Admit Their Child Is Ugly?

  • The hosts challenge listeners (especially moms) to actually say, "My child is ugly."
  • One mother calls in and fully admits it, becoming the episode’s standout call (14:12-15:55).
    • “She’s not good looking. There’s something wrong with her. She’s just ugly. But I love her a lot.” – Natalie (14:41)
  • The show finds most moms cannot say it aloud—unconditional love triumphs.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• “I don't think any mom could say my kid's ugly.” – Host (06:01)
• “I was really nervous about that when Hayden was born…he was very, very ugly newborn.” – Host (06:49, 06:59)
• “If the baby's in the front where the parent can see the baby and the baby is facing out, then it's a cute baby.” – Co-host (07:38)

Memorable Callers:

• Tammy recounts her “lizard baby” experience and admits her child wasn’t the prettiest as a newborn, but “she doesn’t look like a lizard anymore.” (08:01–08:50)
• Natalie is shockingly candid: “My child is ugly. He's not that best looking.” (14:25)

Segment 2: Relationship Trust, Cheating, and the 'Other Woman'

[16:40–52:46]

Key Topics & Discussion Points

• Desperate Housewives Clip — Patterns of Cheating:
  The cast debates a storyline: Tom cheated on ex-girlfriend Annabelle with Lynette, married Lynette, and then secretly rehired Annabelle. Can trust ever be restored when a relationship started with cheating?

  • [Excerpted Clip: 17:08–18:46]

• Listener Experiences – Trust After Infidelity:
  The show opens the lines to women who began as the “other woman.” Despite being “chosen” over a previous partner, trust issues linger.

  • "Do you ever fully, fully trust the guy you know?" – Host (19:56)

• Cycle of Distrust and Insecurity:
  Most callers admit residual mistrust, referencing both famous couples (like Britney Spears and Kevin Federline) and personal relationships.

  • "If he left somebody else for you, he could always leave you for somebody else." – Anna (22:34, 40:23)
  • "It stays on my mind constantly. I'm always thinking that he's cheating on me." – Sally (26:56, 44:43)

• Accountability for Attraction & Cheating:
  The cast debates whether people control who they’re attracted to (“You can't help who you’re attracted to”) or just how they act on it.

  • “I don't think you can control who you're attracted to. I think you make a decision on how you're gonna handle it.” – Host (25:07, 43:07)
  • “You can definitely control it…You control who you're attracted to and who you're not.” – Co-host (24:48, 42:56)

• Tough Love for Listeners in Troubled Relationships:

  • Hosts firmly urge women to value themselves and walk away from men who cheat or disrespect them.
    • “If the basis for any healthy relationship, let's assume, is trust, and you don't have it with this guy, then why are you in the relationship for so long?” – Host (27:47, 45:55)
    • “It's okay to leave...if you left, it might get better because obviously where you are is not working.” – Co-host (29:19, 47:26)
  • A young woman, Sally, struggles with loneliness, self-worth, and feeling “stuck”—the cast rallies around her with encouragement (29:34–32:19, 46:43–49:35).

• Humor and Shared Experience:
  While some stories are serious, the cast continually keeps things light and relatable, stressing that everyone survives heartbreak and loneliness and emerges stronger.

Notable Quotes & Call Highlights

• “You have to learn that if you're even questioning whether it's real love, then it's not.” – Co-host (31:21, 49:28)
• “Don't let the fear of being alone be the reason that you stay in a terrible relationship.” – Co-host (31:55, 50:02)
• “There's a million people out there that are going to dig you, you know?” – Host (31:51, 49:59)

Standout Listener Story

Jackie’s Boomerang Husband:

• Jackie relates how she met her husband while he was separated; they married, divorced, and “on the 62nd day” after, he remarried his first wife.
  • “So your angle is…yeah, you trusted him, but you shouldn't have.” – Host (52:22)
  • “Exactly. Because like I said, two days after my divorce was final, he remarried her.” – Jackie (52:25)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:35 – "Baby Idol" introduced; discussion about parental bias and cuteness
• 06:01 – Can parents truly admit their child isn’t cute?
• 07:55 – Callers share honest (and humorous) stories about “ugly” babies
• 16:40 – Shift to Desperate Housewives & relationship trust
• 18:46 – Discussion: Can cheaters/betrayed ever be trusted/trustful again?
• 22:15 – Callers address what it’s like to be “the other woman”
• 26:31 – Sally’s story: struggles with trust, loneliness, relationship doubts
• 29:34 – Co-hosts advise Sally on self-respect & leaving toxic relationships
• 33:00 – Jackie’s story: marriage, divorce, and being left for husband’s ex-wife

Tone, Style, and Takeaways

The Bert Show’s hosts expertly balance irreverent humor and empathy throughout, providing a space for listeners to laugh at themselves—and sometimes confront hard truths. The cast pokes fun at universal experiences (baby photos, heartbreak), always keeping it “real and funny.”

• Humor lands in both the Baby Idol and relationship segments—the crowd never gets too heavy before some comic relief resets the tone.
• Memorable quotes and honest stories from listeners make the advice impactful and relatable.
• Authenticity is a takeaway: Whether being honest about your baby's looks or facing hard decisions in relationships, the show’s message is about loving yourself, finding humor in hardship, and not being afraid to move on.

Episode’s Most Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “I don't think any mom could say my kid's ugly.” – Host (06:01)
• “My child is ugly. He's not that best looking.” – Caller, Natalie (14:25)
• “If he left somebody else for you, he could always leave you for somebody else.” – Anna (22:34, 40:23)
• "You make a decision on how you're gonna handle it." – Host (25:07, 43:07)
• "Don't let the fear of being alone be the reason that you stay in a terrible relationship.” – Co-host (31:55, 50:02)
• “Yeah, you trusted him, but you shouldn't have.” – Host to Jackie (52:22)

For listeners seeking laughs, real talk, and advice on parenting or love, this episode offers a bit of everything—with a reminder that whatever your problem, you’re not alone and it’s okay to laugh at yourself along the way.