The Bert Show (Vault): Full Show PT 1, October 29, 2025

Overview

In this morning’s episode of The Bert Show, the cast delivers their signature blend of real talk, laughter, and listener-driven drama. With Bert, Melissa, Lindsey, and more at the helm, the show explores relationship mysteries, sits down with music stars and TV personalities, and injects fun with real-life experiments and feel-good moments. Memorable segments include a dramatic second date update with a surprise twist, an uplifting interview with Destiny’s Child members Michelle and Kelly, a lighthearted chat with Steve and Terri Irwin, and a heartwarming "War of the Roses" that ends in reconciliation.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Second Date Update: A Twist of Deception and Closure

[01:29 – 11:23]

• Premise: Listener Anna calls in about a promising first date with Mark, who has disappeared after their night together.
• Recounting the Date: Anna describes a romantic evening: dinner at The Harvest, a night out at a band performance, and eventually, intimacy. Mark left an enthusiastic voicemail the next evening, but then stopped communicating.
• Confrontation On-Air: The show calls Mark live for answers.
• Shocking Reveal: Mark discloses Anna is married—a fact he discovered from a friend after their date, which explains his silence.
• Tense Exchange:
  • Anna [07:54]: “Well, yeah.” (upon being asked if she’s married.)
  • Bert [10:25]: “How about when you promised to love him monogamously…? Wasn’t that a promise? You just broke a promise. Hello?”
• Hosts' Reactions: The cast holds Anna accountable for her choices, questioning the ethics of her actions.

2. Interview: Michelle and Kelly from Destiny’s Child

[11:24 – 18:09]

• Living Authentically: Michelle reflects on the importance of gratitude and letting go of past hurts.
  • Michelle [13:28]: “You have to learn to forgive people, because God has blessed you with so many other things in your life that you can’t just focus on one thing so it can hold you back.”
• Group Dynamics: Discussion about solo projects within the group and how they support each other’s talents.
  • Michelle [16:42]: “We’re just blessed that all three of us, you know, have strong talents and personalities, and we’re secure. That’s the main thing.”
• Musical Moment: The hosts persuade the group to sing a snippet of "I’m a Survivor," boosting spirits on-air.
• Atlanta Roots: Kelly shares memories of growing up in Atlanta before moving to Texas and joining the group.
• Self-Reflection and Growth: Melissa opens up about reevaluating her own life, with Michelle offering encouragement.

3. Experiment: Testing Tollbooth Operator Honesty

[20:48 – 22:40]

• Premise: The cast wonders about the honesty of tollbooth operators and sends Mark to test if prepaying for cars behind him works.
• Outcome: The tollbooth operator accepts Mark's prepayment for 19 cars, validating the idea of “paying it forward” at tolls. Tammy, another host, confirms the process from behind in line.

4. Interview: Steve & Terri Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter)

[22:41 – 28:53]

• World Tour: The Irwins describe their U.S. travel adventures and their custom crocodile-themed jet.
• Origins & Relationship: The couple shares their origin story—Terri as a tourist captivated by Steve’s crocodile demonstration (and his “nice legs”).
  • Terri [24:50]: “He’s nice to the female crocodile, sometimes for hours… I appreciated this guy immediately.”
• Behind the Scenes: Terri and Steve discuss the real dangers behind filming with wild animals and compare scars with the hosts.
• Marriage Secrets: Steve jokes their marriage works because Terri still can’t understand his accent, leading to laughs.

5. War of the Roses: Unexpected Family Reunion

[28:54 – 36:26]

• Situation: Trisha wants to find out if her separated husband Brett still loves her—her son reports Brett said he’d marry her again if he could.
• Call Results: Brett, when asked who the roses should go to, chooses Trisha, signing as “your secret admirer”—a nod to their dating days.
• Twist: Both parents had been told by their son that the other parent wanted to reconcile. The boy orchestrated the setup, revealing he perceived their mutual desire long before they admitted it.
  • Brett [33:39]: “Honey, do you know what Brian did? …He told me that you said the same thing.”
• Reunion: Brett promises to visit Trisha and their son, with the show sponsoring a celebratory dinner for the family.
• Host Commentary: The cast is moved by the son’s insight and the reunited couple’s love.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Anna’s Denial and Defensiveness

  • [07:54] Anna admits to being married, but is casual: “Well, yeah.”
  • [08:37] Anna: “He does. This is the deal. He has no time for me whatsoever. No time at all. He’s either at work or on the computer.”

• Sharp Host Reactions

  • [10:25] Bert calls out Anna’s double standards regarding promises.
  • [10:49] Mark on Anna: “She’s just treating this as like it’s just another way she spends her Saturday night. It’s sad. It’s disrespectful. It’s sad.”

• Destiny’s Child on Forgiveness & Growth

  • [13:48] Michelle: “If you don’t let them go, then you become evil and bitter… you have to really forgive people, and if you don’t forgive that person for real, you will still be bitter…”
  • [16:42] Michelle: “We’re secure… That’s the main thing.”

• Destiny’s Child & Bert: "I’m a Survivor" Sing-Along

  • [15:01] Michelle: “I’m a survivor.”
  • [15:03] Melissa: “I’m a survivor.”
  • Laughter and music break the tension from the earlier segment.

• Steve & Terri Irwin: Relationship & Adventure

  • [24:18] Terri: “I am a woman and said, g’day. And we just clicked, man. It was so romantic. It was just destiny.”
  • [26:00] Steve: “We’ve been married nearly 10 years now. … The secret to our success is she still doesn’t understand what I’m saying.”

• War of the Roses: Surprise Reconcilation

  • [33:39] Brett: “You know what Brian did? …He told me that you said the same thing.”
  • [34:46] Brett: “Honey, I’m gonna take off work early today… I’m gonna come up and see you.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Second Date Update: [01:29 – 11:23]
• Destiny’s Child Interview: [11:24 – 18:09]
• Tollbooth Honesty Test: [20:48 – 22:40]
• Steve & Terri Irwin Interview: [22:41 – 28:53]
• War of the Roses: Family Reunion: [28:54 – 36:26]

Final Thoughts

• This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, moving from shocking relationship drama to heartwarming family reconciliation.
• The Destiny’s Child segment brings uplifting energy and genuine reflections on forgiveness, while Steve and Terri Irwin add charm and adventure.
• The show’s strength lies in its authenticity, relatability, and ability to deliver both humor and real talk—making even the hardest moments feel approachable.