The Bert Show – Full Show PT 2: Tuesday, February 17 [Vault]

Date: February 17, 2026
Main Theme:
Exploring “the one that got away” stories, revisiting relationships from the past, and funny slice-of-life storytelling from the Bert Show team.

Episode Overview

This episode is split into two main segments:

1. A heartfelt listener drama where a caller, Devin, seeks help reconnecting with her ex-husband, wondering if he was truly "the one."
2. A humorous recount of a concert parking mishap, plus classic banter from the cast.

1. Listener Drama: "The One That Got Away"

Timestamps: [01:33]–[15:30]

Premise:
The show helps listeners reach out anonymously to people from their past—this time, Devin wants to reconnect with her ex-husband, whom she believes may have been her soulmate.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

• Devin's Background & Motivation

  • Devin recounts her lifelong bond with her ex-husband, beginning in elementary school in a small town ([04:41]). She describes intense social/familial pressure to marry young and how moving to Atlanta unraveled their relationship.
  • Quote: “I felt a lot of pressure to get married, but I wanted to please everybody, and I really didn’t want to lose him.” – Devin ([04:49])
  • Their divorce was "nasty," leaving both families embarrassed due to small-town gossip.

• Regret and Yearning for Connection

  • Devin expresses regret for how young and immature they were:

    “Now that I’m older, I feel like he really might have been the one. I wish there wouldn’t have been so much pressure on us to get married at a young age.” – Devin ([05:03])

  • She misses the deep friendship that came from growing up together, noting it’s missing from all subsequent relationships.

• Hesitancy and Fear

  • Devin hasn’t contacted his family due to residual embarrassment and fear from their bad breakup.

    “It’s just been a complete cutoff. I’ve just been so scared to even call his family.” – Devin ([06:36])

• What She Wants to Know

  • If he ever thinks of her, if he wishes timing had been different, and if he’s truly moved on ([07:05]).
  • She’s less curious about his career; believes he’s successful but wants to understand his heart.

• Listener Call-ins: Perspectives from Others

  • Cautious Tale:
    • Megan warns against rekindling past relationships, sharing her friend's second divorce with her ex was “messier than the first.”
    • Quote: “Sometimes it’s just easy to fall back into that... It’s like when you’re with your parents and suddenly you feel like you’re 12 again.” – Megan ([08:42])
  • Optimism:
    • Renee advocates for taking the risk:

      “You never want to live in regret, Devin.” – Renee ([10:25])

  • Hopeful Outcome:
    • Another caller shares her own story of rekindling and marrying her college sweetheart after a rough split:

      “It’s always worth a shot, so it can happen.” – Heather ([11:21])

• Host and Cast Reactions

  • They stress both sides: sometimes second chances work, but Devin should emotionally prepare in case her ex is happily settled elsewhere ([11:35]).
  • The cast encourages Devin to focus on closure, not just romance.

• Arrangements to Reconnect

  • The Bert Show team reveals they've already located her ex (“Mike”), and offers to interview him with Devin’s questions—anonymously—on-air the next day. She can listen in before deciding if she wants to reveal herself ([13:24]–[14:41]).
  • Devin is nervous but agrees:

    “For me, it’s better knowing than not, you know? So I’m definitely ready.” – Devin ([14:22])

• Memorable Moment:

  • The heartfelt yet nervous anticipation as Devin agrees to the experiment, with the hosts gently warning her to be ready for any outcome.

2. Classic Bert Show Banter – Concert Parking Fiasco

Timestamps: [18:02]–[26:28]

Premise:
The cast shares a funny and relatable personal story about attending a concert at Chastain Park—a tale equal parts nostalgia, sibling bonding, and logistical misadventure.

Key Story Elements

• Generational Concert Outing

  • Several cast members, along with siblings, attend a Heart, Cheap Trick, and Journey concert. There's nostalgic pride and observations about blending audiences from different years ([18:11]–[19:41]).
  • Colorful detail: comparing lighters (old school) to cell phone flashlights (new school) in the audience ([19:15]).

• Lead Singer of Journey – Fanboying

  • Discussion about the younger Filipino lead singer of Journey, found via YouTube, who “sounds just like Steve Perry.”

    “If you close your eyes, you would not be able to tell the difference.” – Cast Member ([18:23])

• Parking Mayhem

  • After hunting for parking, the group pays a kid $15 to park in a front yard ([20:40]).
  • When the concert ends, they discover they’ve been blocked in by other cars; frustration and debate ensues.
  • Arguments arise about whether it’s an “unspoken rule” for yard parking to require everyone to wait until the event’s end to leave ([22:43], [23:10]).

• Awkward, Hilarious Climax

  • The confrontation with the homeowner in a towel, the cast member semi-seriously asking for a refund, and the towel nearly slipping off:

    “So that’s when he became the naked man... I’ll just stand here and get a whole new show.” – Melanie (recalling events, [25:19])

  • The group ultimately abandons the car to take a cab home rather than wait all night.

• Life Lessons & Takeaways

  • "Don’t Yard Park" is the new rule—bring extra wine, take a cab, and don’t expect to escape early ([26:00]).
  • The story wraps with laughter, light teasing, and classic Bert Show jokes about “getting your money’s worth” and parking wisdom.

Notable Quotes with Attribution & Timestamps

• "I wish there wouldn’t have been so much pressure on us to get married at a young age." – Devin (05:03)
• “You never want to live in regret, Devin.” – Renee (10:25)
• “Sometimes it’s just easy to fall back into that... It’s like when you’re with your parents and suddenly you feel like you’re 12 again." – Megan (08:42)
• "If you close your eyes, you would not be able to tell the difference [between Journey’s new singer and Steve Perry]." – Cast Member (18:23)
• “So that’s when he became the naked man... I’ll just stand here and get a whole new show.” – Melanie (25:19)
• “Don’t yard park. Don’t yard park at all.” – Co-host or Panelist 1 (26:00)

Segment Timestamps for Quick Reference

• Devin’s Story: The One That Got Away – [01:33]–[15:44]
• Listener Call-ins: Mixed Reunion Advice – [07:53]–[14:11]
• Hosts Elaborate Plan for Anonymous Q&A – [13:07]–[14:41]
• Concert Story Begins – [18:02]
• Naked Man Parking Fiasco Peaks – [24:05]–[25:19]
• Life Lessons on Yard Parking – [26:00]

Tone and Style

• Warm, supportive, and sometimes gently teasing among the cast members.
• Empathetic to listeners’ emotional journeys.
• Laugh-out-loud storytelling and relatable humor, especially in the concert anecdote.

Summary

This episode of The Bert Show delivers a signature blend of authentic listener drama and cast banter. Devin’s emotional story explores themes of regret, maturity, and the hopeful—if risky—possibility of reconnecting with true love, all while weighing supportive and cautionary advice from listeners and hosts. The show then shifts gears to a laughably frustrating concert parking tale, reflecting the everyday mishaps and group chemistry that longtime listeners love. Through both segments, the show maintains its hallmark mix of real talk, empathy, and spontaneous humor.