The Bert Show – Full Show PT 2: Friday, February 6 [Vault]

Podcast: The Bert Show by Pionaire Podcasting
Episode Date: February 6, 2026
Cast: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and more

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show delivers an engaging blend of office drama, listener stories, and relationship challenges—all laced with the hosts’ signature humor and authenticity. The central discussions revolve around workplace dynamics, particularly the concept of authenticity versus superficial courtesy, a listener’s tech-related family secret, and updates from a traveling couple. True to the show's character, candid insights, memorable banter, and entertaining speculation pepper the conversations.

Segment 1: Authenticity vs. Office Politeness

(00:00 – 14:26)

Key Discussion Points

• Introspective Honesty:
  Bert opens up about focusing on living a more authentic life, minimizing “BS and more honesty” in both personal and professional interactions. This sets the stage for a debate on authenticity in workplace relationships.
  Quote – Bert (00:43):
  “My wife Stacy and I are really going through trying to be more authentic with people … less BS and more honesty.”

• The Office “Silent Treatment”:
  The team discusses the longstanding issue of certain ex-interns—now building colleagues—who refuse to acknowledge The Bert Show crew, not out of overt animosity, but total indifference.

• Debating Rudeness vs. Authenticity:
  Is being blatantly uninterested more respectable than two-faced friendliness? Bert finds "almost respect" in their honesty, prompting a complex ethical conversation. Quote – Bert (03:09):
  "What I like about this is you know, right off the bat, they don't like you at all … I really sort of appreciate it."

• Emotional Energy & Boundaries:
  Cassie argues ignoring people in the hall is about holding onto negative energy, urging to “let it go.” Quote – Cassie (04:40):
  “Why do they want to hold on to some sort of anger, hold on to some sort of angst about us or whatever?”

• Professional Consequences:
  Melissa points out that burning bridges in media is shortsighted: “In this industry, you never know where you’re gonna end up ... I will never, ever do anything to help that woman out.” (05:30).

• Embracing or Ignoring “Negative Energy”:
  Bert admits he’s stopped caring, seeing it almost as freedom: “I couldn't care less now. But I do respect the fact that they are telling me without telling me, I hate you.” (05:52)

Listener Calls & Broader Context

• Laverne (07:08): Shares her struggle to ignore negativity at work, ultimately recommitting to her authentic approach: “It took so much energy to ignore the person back that I finally decided I wasn’t that person. I’m going to say hi …”
• Ben (10:53): A 12-year-old listener affirms the honesty angle: "At least they're honest and upfront with you." (10:59).
• Annetta’s Story: The team revisits a viral on-air resignation from Alabama DJ Annetta (“I quit this bitch!”) as a dramatic example of refusing workplace fakery.
  Quote – Annetta (13:22):
  “I refuse to walk around and watch people on my job looking over my shoulder … I quit this bitch.”

Segment 2: Listeners Abroad – Brian & Mandy’s World Trip

(14:26 – 23:03)

Key Discussion Points

• Check-In from Indonesia:
  Brian and Mandy, a couple traveling the world for 18 months, share their early culture shock, adjusting to local customs, and how travel is testing their relationship dynamics. Quote – Brian (15:53):
  “The realization for us was when we took the ferry to Indonesia … but it’s like another planet.”

• Managing Stress as a Couple:
  Both admit early tensions from jet lag, fatigue, and language barriers—plus juggling roles like navigation and organizing passports.

• Playful Observations:
  Kristin notes how you can spot couples arguing on vacation by “one walking briskly in front of the other … pretending nobody’s noticing.” (17:50)

• Atmosphere and Culture in Indonesia:
  Mandy paints a vivid picture of their mountain town, the humidity (“shockingly hot”), lush scenery, and mosque-spotted rooftops.

• Relationship Dynamics and Growth:
  The team speculates light-heartedly about whether the couple will develop “control issues” through travel—“I think they’re going to have control issues on this trip a little bit.” (23:30)

Segment 3: The Mystery of the “Deleted” Computer Photos

(24:13 – 36:54)

Key Discussion Points

• Recap of the “Photos on the Husband’s Computer” Saga:
  The cast recounts a prior bit—a listener named Emily asked for technical help finding and deleting mysterious files, promising to report back what she found. Quote – Bert (25:25):
  “She’s not savvy enough to know how to get to pictures on her computer, so she called us … The agreement we made was, if we’re gonna do this, you gotta tell us exactly what’s coming down as it’s coming down.”

• Unexpected Twist:
  Emily’s husband, Chris (using a disguised voice), calls in to reveal SHE was the one hiding something, not him. Emily sought help erasing her own tracks—possibly incriminating photos or sites—rather than investigating his secrets.
  Quote – Chris (26:44):
  “She was trying to figure out how to erase things permanently that she was up to. And that’s really, at this point, all I’m willing to tell you guys.”

• The Hosts' Frustration and Speculation:
  The team is both amused and annoyed by the “double-cross,” and—lacking closure—begin to wildly speculate (personal photos? affair? pornography? Something darker?).
  Quote – Bert (29:10):
  “Well, now we gotta speculate exactly what she must have been trying to erase off the computer.”

• Callers Speculate and React:

  • Simone (30:11): Calls “BS” on Chris’ story, suggesting if Emily really wanted to delete things, she’d have stayed on with Jeff.
  • Tanya (30:45): Points out the performance in Emily’s “shocked” reaction.
  • Sam (32:52): Offers a far darker speculation, which the group quickly dismisses as unlikely.

• Ethics of On-Air Agreements:
  Debate arises on whether they can just out the couple’s identity now that closure is impossible. Cassie reminds that breaking listener trust could be disastrous for the show’s reputation. Quote – Cassie (36:00):
  “Don’t give out the names because no future callers will ever call in if we breach that trust.”

Highlighted Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Bert on Office Authenticity (03:09):
  “I love it. I love being hated.”
• Melissa on Networking Consequences (05:30):
  “There’s a guarantee that I will never, ever do anything to help that woman out.”
• Brian on Culture Shock (15:53):
  “It was like going from New York City to somewhere in rural Guatemala or something like that.”
• Annetta’s Legendary Resignation (13:46):
  “If you’re confused about what I’m saying, listen very carefully. I quit this bitch.”
• Kristin on Couples Fighting While Traveling (17:50):
  “If they are not getting along, one is walking briskly in front of the other while the other one is trying to catch up, pretending that nobody’s noticing.”
• Chris on The Computer File Saga (26:44):
  “She was trying to figure out how to erase things permanently that she was up to ... that’s really, at this point, all I’m willing to tell you guys.”
• Cassie on Listener Trust (36:00):
  “No future callers will ever call in if we breach that trust. And I agree with that.”

Notable Timestamps

• 00:00-05:52: In-depth discussion about authenticity, social courtesies, and professional grudges.
• 07:08: Laverne’s call about “energy to ignore.”
• 13:16: On-air playback of Annetta’s dramatic quitting moment.
• 14:26-23:03: Live update with Brian and Mandy from Indonesia.
• 24:13-36:06: The mystery of the computer photos; Chris (voice disguised) joins, followed by listener speculation.
• 36:00: Final thoughts on balancing entertainment and privacy for listeners.

Summary & Takeaways

This episode of The Bert Show humorously navigates the thin line between faux courtesy and radical honesty in workplace relationships, highlights how negativity can be both freeing and isolating, and demonstrates the complexities of transparency on air, as seen with the unresolved “computer photo” saga. Listener interactions amplify the authenticity, showing real-world resonance with the dilemmas discussed by the cast.

At its heart, the show continues to deliver the relatable chaos, emotional honesty, and behind-the-scenes peeks that have made it a mainstay for morning radio fans.