The Bert Show – Full Show PT 2: Thursday, October 30 [Vault]

Date: October 30, 2025
Podcast Host: Pionaire Podcasting
Main Cast: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and others

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show blends celebrity interviews, laugh-out-loud cast storytelling, listener-driven drama, and playful banter, making for lively and relatable morning radio. Highlights include a hilarious interview with Vivica Fox and Miguel Nunez about their film "Juwanna Mann," a dramatic "War of the Roses" segment revealing relationship infidelity, a comedic dive into embarrassing bathroom mishaps, and a reunion with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul discussing the early days of "American Idol." The team also delivers signature commentary on Atlanta culture, the local police’s adoption of Segways, and more.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Interview with Vivica Fox and Miguel Nunez ("Juwanna Mann")

[05:20 – 27:30]

• Cast & Characters: Bert and crew, Vivica Fox, Miguel Nunez

• Filming Challenges:

  • Both stars recount the grueling three weeks of filming with real basketball players like Rasheed Wallace and Cynthia Cooper.
  • Miguel Nunez: “We had to play basketball, 16 hours a day…threw our backs out. The hardwood ain’t no joke.” [07:30]
  • Both praise the cameo players, from NBA to WNBA legends.

• Hilarious On-Set Moments:

  • Discussion about the scene where Miguel's character gets naked.
  • Vivica: “He has no problem taking it all off in the body motion!” [10:08]
  • Talk of shooting with partial crowds to make arenas look packed, and making sure the camera angles stayed family-friendly.

• Rapid-Fire ‘What Are They Like’ with Vivica Fox:

  • Will Smith: “Great kisser, big money maker. Nicest guy, great dad, great husband... Hasn’t changed one single iota.” [15:20]
  • Queen Latifah: “She’s the bomb. Very talented businesswoman… one of my favorite sister girls.” [16:45]
  • Jada Pinkett Smith: “Little powerhouse… a great mom. She can act her ass off.” [17:15]
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger: “He’s very rich. Very friggin’ rich.” [18:10]
  • Halle Berry: “Sweetheart, beautiful…the finest sisters you ever see in your life. Down to earth; gracious.” [18:35]

• Community in Black Hollywood:

  • Both agree the Black acting community is tightly knit due to limited roles, often seeing each other at auditions and supporting through events and parties.
  • Miguel Nunez: “The African American community of actors is very close… Will and them throw the best parties.” [19:30]

• Memorable Closing:

  • Vivica issues a heartfelt shout-out to her family in Atlanta, adding levity about her brother: “He lives in Atlanta… He’s in jail. I’m just kidding. I’m just trying to make people laugh.” [23:59]

2. War of the Roses: Becca & Charles’ Cheating Scandal

[27:45 – 41:55]

• Listener Drama: Becca suspects her husband Charles of infidelity after moving for work; rumors swirl about his colleague, Anne Marie.
• The show calls Charles, who, in a covert “florist” setup, chooses to send roses to Anne Marie.
• Dramatic Fallout:
  • Becca, upon hearing his choice: “You are doing that whore while I’m up here working my ass off for our marriage. Oh, you are a bastard.” [36:58]
  • Charles defensively claims, “It is an act of friendship. There is nothing going on with us,” insisting Becca is paranoid. [38:26]
  • Becca threatens legal action, referencing their prenup: “You’re not going to see one red cent of all the hundreds of thousands of dollars that I make to pay for our house.” [40:08]
• Memorable Moment: The raw emotion and awkward honesty as the confrontation unfolds live on air.

3. Atlanta Police on Segways: Local News & Mockery

[44:20 – 47:45]

• Atlanta City Council purchases Segway scooters for airport police
• The cast pokes fun at the image of police on Segways:
  • “That’s comforting if you’re a criminal, because you could just outrun these guys.”
  • Envisioned a slow-motion chase: “Bad boys, bad boys… what you gonna do when they scoot by you?” [45:38]
  • Suggest adding “pocket sirens” and joke about keychains and baskets for the Segways.
• Pop Culture Comparison: Reference to a classic "Seinfeld" episode about motorized scooters.

4. Jeff’s Bathroom Nightmare: Clorox Wipes Mishap

[48:00 – 55:40]

• Jeff shares: A humiliating moment when, out of toilet paper, he mistook a canister of Clorox counter wipes for baby wipes.
  • “I bleached my ass.” [53:15]
  • Cast howls with laughter, imagining the chemical consequences and his discomfort.
• Quotes & Banter:
  • “How do you make a mistake in the bathroom?”
  • "Wrap up, get dressed, stand at the sink, and look down at the can of Clorox counter wipes. Oh, no, you did." [52:16]
• Takeaway: The Bert Show excels at making personal embarrassment a group sport.

5. American Idol Throwback: Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul Reunion

[56:00 – 1:11:55]

• Paula Abdul & Simon Cowell join for a cross-Atlantic call

  • Paula Abdul (on being the “conscience” of the show): "That's the cool part of the show… there’s three distinct ways of doing criticism" [57:08]
  • Denies off-air animosity but jokes about Simon’s claim of “sexual tension”: “Of course he does. I don't know what dream he is having.” [58:01]

• Simon Cowell drops in:

  • Teases Paula: “This girl is haunting me across America. This is the girl who used to claw outside my bedroom door begging to be let in.” [1:01:38]
  • Admits Paula left marks from elbowing him during judging.
  • Simon Cowell (on judging style): “If you don't like criticism, I’d suggest you leave this audition now because we will tell you the truth.” [1:06:49]

• On-Air ‘American Idol’ Audition: The Bert Show’s Tammy sings “Happy Birthday” for Simon.

  • Simon: “Well, keep your day job.” [1:09:35]

• Ranking Audition Cities: Simon says Atlanta ranked second or third for talent: “Because they just had naturally good voices…so much enthusiasm.” [1:10:38]

Notable Quotes

• Vivica Fox on Will Smith:
  “Great kisser, big money maker. Nicest guy, great dad…has not changed one single iota.” [15:20]
• Miguel Nunez on filming:
  “We had to play basketball…16 hours a day. The hardwood ain’t no joke.” [07:35]
• Becca to Charles, War of the Roses:
  “You are doing that whore while I’m up here working my ass off for our marriage.” [37:04]
• Jeff, after using Clorox wipes:
  “I bleached my ass.” [53:15]
• Simon Cowell on Paula Abdul:
  “This girl is haunting me across America…claw outside my bedroom door begging to be let in.” [1:01:38]
• Simon, after Tammy’s audition:
  “Well, keep your day job.” [1:09:35]

Engaging Moments & Tone

• The episode is packed with warmth, irreverence, and unscripted playfulness. The Bert Show seamlessly combines candid confessions (from bumbling bathroom blunders to relationship feuds), the thrill of celebrity access, and on-air games, creating a morning mix of reality, comedy, and listener connection.
• Most standout moments dance between heartfelt and hilarious, with guests and hosts both poking fun and sharing real talk.
• The show leaves everyone feeling “in on the joke”—whether you’re commiserating with Becca, cringing at Jeff’s mistake, or laughing along at the Atlanta Segway chase.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [05:20]: Vivica Fox & Miguel Nunez Interview (Juwanna Mann)
• [27:45]: War of the Roses – Becca & Charles
• [44:20]: Atlanta Police & Segway Segment
• [48:00]: Jeff’s Clorox Wipes Story
• [56:00]: Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul “American Idol” Reunion
• [1:09:10]: Bert Show’s “American Idol” Audition with Simon

For fans seeking entertainment news, hilarious misadventures, or the warmth of a lively group of friends, this episode offers a signature Bert Show blend: authentic, funny, real. Whether just tuning in or catching up via summary, you’re in for laughs, drama, and classic pop culture.