The Bert Show — Full Show PT 2: Friday, December 5

Date: December 5, 2025
Podcast: The Bert Show (Pionaire Podcasting)
Cast: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & The Bert Show Cast

Overview

This episode of The Bert Show dives into authentic, everyday drama and laughter, with the core segment featuring a listener, Maggie, who calls in for relationship advice after a blowup fight with her husband just months into their marriage. The crew analyzes her situation, grapples with big questions about what constitutes a breaking point in love, and interweaves candid personal stories and playful banter. The later segment brings comic relief with the "Boiling Point" prank feature. Throughout, classic Bert Show warmth and wit keeps things moving.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Listener Dilemma: Is Her Marriage Over?

(Starts ~01:35)

Maggie’s Predicament:
Maggie calls in seeking the show's advice after her husband leaves following an argument. The fight's spark? She traded in their Jeep Cherokee for a two-door Mustang—despite their plans to start a family and recent financial concerns.

• Maggie shares:

  “My husband and I, we got into a fight…He just thought that was a really stupid decision on my part…he wanted to have the room in a car in case we decided to start a family.” (02:05-02:12)

Why He Left:
Her husband, angered by the decision and feeling she acted immaturely, said:

"This just proves that you're too immature to be married."
He’s since moved out, staying with his parents, and barely communicates with Maggie.

Show’s Immediate Reactions:

• Host:
  “How would I know if it’s over or not? Go ahead.” (01:58)
• Vicki:
  "That's not funny." (01:57)

Digging Deeper into the Fight:

• Santa:
  “What possessed you to go buy or trade in a car without consulting him?” (03:38)
• Maggie (Admission):
  “I guess I just wasn’t thinking…” (03:43)

Is This the Real Issue, or a Breaking Point?

The hosts and callers question whether this is truly a one-off incident or the “last straw” in a string of grievances.

• Host:
  “Now, my guess is like, this isn't the first thing you’ve ever done like this to make him make a statement like that. Because you don’t say that on the first mess up.” (03:15)
• Vicki:
  “We’re not getting the whole story from Maggie because there had to be more than— I agree with that.” (07:03)

The "Family Involvement" Debate

The conversation pivots to whether involving family is mature:

• Santa:
  “I don’t think mature is going to mommy and daddy's house and bringing them into the whole argument.” (07:00)
• Host:
  “We've got a rule in our house where we just do not allow the family in on those kind of—the outside family.” (07:41)

Is the Marriage Over? The Panel Debates

• Santa:
  “I don't think it should ruin your marriage…you need to take some steps, not just words, but actions, to correct that, to save your marriage.” (08:37)
• Vicki:
  “I disagree. I think it’s over…He went back to his parents house. I guarantee you there’s a string of stuff happening.” (09:24)
• Rebecca (Caller):
  “You’ve got to talk and he’s got to be willing to talk to you.” (09:52)
• Maggie:
  “After four months, I just think that you fight for a marriage…I'm willing to see, okay, what I've been irrational about.” (09:35, 09:45)

Advice for Moving Forward

• Santa:
  “Pinpoint what are the other immature decisions that you’ve made…Actions are gonna speak louder than words if you try to go over there and take him out of his parents house.” (08:37)
• Host:
  “You gotta fix this. And…the way he handled it isn’t acceptable. If you guys are gonna be together forever, this guy can’t run home to Mommy and Daddy every time y'all have a problem.” (11:50)

Memorable Quote:

"I think there are two conversations you guys have to have. A, you gotta fix this. And the second one is…if you guys are gonna be together forever, this guy can't run home to Mommy and Daddy every time y’ all have a problem."
— Host, (11:50)

2. Segment: Boiling Point Hidden Camera Prank

(Starts ~16:10)

Show Explanation:
Phil brings a version of MTV’s “Boiling Point” to the radio, putting people in awkward public situations to see how long it takes them to snap.

• Phil (on the premise):
  “Boiling Point is a new hidden camera show…if the person that they have put into this really tough situation loses it before a certain amount of time, they get cash, right?” (16:10)

Last Week’s Prank Recap

• Phil took a two-year-old into a tanning salon, pretending the child needed to tan for a “photo shoot.” After seven minutes, the employee threatened to call the police.

This Week’s Prank

“Competitive Treadmill Guy” Scenario:
Phil sets up beside a woman at the gym and attempts to “race” her, not-so-subtly speeding up her treadmill and commenting on her workout.

• Phil’s Play-by-Play (approx. 20:11–22:11):
  • “Three, two. Is that how fast you’re going? Yeah, I’m up to 3, 7…I'm going faster than you.”
  • "Why don't you try and catch up?...You could use it."
  • “Looks like you’re pushing yourself harder than you should. Trying to lose some weight…”
  • Reaches over to speed up her treadmill, then loses his balance and falls off.

Outcome:
Phil falls off the treadmill spectacularly—ending the prank.

• Phil:
  “That, my friends, is me falling on my ass.” (22:06)
• Host:
  “Did you really? So you were reaching over, and you lost your footing?” (22:11)

Memorable Quote:

“I’ve always wanted to meet a guy who fell off a treadmill.”
— Vicki, (22:46)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Host, joking as Maggie calls:
  "I need to know basically if my marriage is over."
  "Yes, it is. Thank you for calling." — Host (01:48)
• Santa on maturity:
  "I don't think mature is going to mommy and daddy’s house and bringing them into the whole argument." (07:00)
• Rebecca (caller), encouragement:
  "The fact that you're calling up and asking for help I think is a really good sign..." (09:52)
• Vicki, contrasting viewpoint:
  "I disagree. I think it's over. He went back to his parents house. I guarantee you there's a string of stuff happening. He's done with it, game over." (09:24)
• Host on resolving fights:
  "If you guys are gonna be together forever, this guy can't run home to Mommy and Daddy every time y' all have a problem." (11:50)
• Phil, after his fall:
  "That, my friends, is me falling on my ass." (22:06)

Important Segments and Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Maggie’s Call Begins | 01:35 | | Details about the Car Fight | 02:01–03:43 | | Team Debates If Marriage is Over | 03:15–10:41 | | Callers Give Relationship Advice | 09:49–10:53 | | Host Summarizes Next Steps for Maggie | 11:29–12:41 | | Boiling Point Segment Begins | 16:10 | | Competitive Treadmill Prank (audio) | 19:59–22:11 |

Tone and Style

The episode is delivered in The Bert Show’s trademark fast-paced, teasing, and humor-filled style. Personal stories blend with lighthearted sarcasm, but advice to listeners is sincere and supportive. The panel feels like a group of friends hashing out life's dramas—sometimes blunt, often tongue-in-cheek, but always authentic.

Summary

This episode of The Bert Show is a quintessential blend of real-life relationship dilemmas and irreverent comedy. Maggie’s marital crisis launches a candid conversation about communication, immaturity, and the ups and downs of married life—peppered with humor, hard truths, and sympathy from the hosts and callers alike. As emotional tension releases, the show pivots to laugh-out-loud radio pranks, providing comic relief. Ultimately, listeners are left with practical takeaways about fighting, forgiveness, and not letting pride (or treadmills) trip you up.