The Bert Show (Pionaire Podcasting)

Full Show PT 2: Tuesday, November 25 (2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show delivers its signature blend of humor, candid conversation, and listener engagement, focusing on real-life relationship drama, workplace antics, and sometimes questionable behavior—especially when it comes to partying habits and holiday work parties. The cast—Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and others—tackle topics ranging from listeners going into work drunk, to women questioning their boyfriends’ loyalty, to handling sensitive discoveries in marriage, all with their signature comedic authenticity and zero filter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Going to Work Drunk: Listener Confessions

• Premise: Inspired by Danny DeVito’s infamous drunken appearance on The View, the hosts wonder how many listeners go to work drunk or hungover.
• Listener Calls In:
  • An intern recounts drinking all night with a friend and heading into a tech internship (06:00).
    • “I definitely drank from 10 last night till 5 this morning… but I'm being driven.” (06:30)
  • A receptionist (working for the state) calls in, admitting she’s both “juiced” and “stoned” at work (07:28).
    • “Not only am I juiced, I’m stoned.” (07:31)
  • "Susie" from a legal aid office admits to being drunk at her desk, handling case paperwork (10:06).
    • “I had vodka and Red Bull. My last one I had was a little before 7:30.” (10:15)
    • “It’s a case against the spouse abuse case... I’m typing up some paperwork.” (11:36)
• Host Banter:
  • Co-hosts joke about the irresponsibility, the perils of early-morning radio life, and the reality of various jobs with hangovers.
  • Key observation: “Adult guys don’t have sleepovers.” (21:13)
• Memorable Quote:
  • “She’s handling legal documents this morning.” – Bert (12:26)
  • “Hopefully that by the time my boss comes in, I’ll be comfortably curled up underneath the desk so sound asleep.” (12:56)

2. Tough Love – Is My Boyfriend Cheating?

• Segment Concept: Listeners (women) call in for real, “bare bones” advice from male listeners and the male hosts about suspicions in their romantic relationships (15:33).
• Case Study: Wendy:
  • Wendy has been dating a man for over a year and a half; she’s experiencing “little red flags” but nothing outright.
    • Red Flags:
      1. He deletes all text messages instantly (18:19)
      2. Regular Tuesday “guys’ nights out,” sometimes staying at friend’s house—with work clothes (20:30)
      3. Last-minute trip to “cousins in South Georgia”—cousins she’s never heard of (21:37)
  • Hosts and callers debate: Are these justifiable, or clear signs of cheating?
  • Host/Caller Reactions:
    • Hoss: “He’s cheating on you… no guys have adult guy sleepovers.” (23:06)
    • Bert: “Now, in defense of some guys, I’m sure there are situations where guys go out to a buddy’s house … but that’s not premeditated.” (23:43)
    • Others: Point out the importance of accessibility (“Can you call him on these nights?”) and reasonable explanations (such as shorter commute from buddy’s).
  • Ultimate Consensus: Stay vigilant but don’t jump to conclusions—benefit of the doubt unless clear evidence (29:43)
• Memorable Moment:
  • “Keep digging and digging and digging. Screw it up, girl. Screw it up somehow.” – (30:14)
  • “I would start checking his email. If you could somehow get one of those spy bot things or something up on his computer, that would help your relationship. I think just to solidify the Nothing.” (30:21)

3. Listener Amber: Found Nude Photos in Her Husband’s Briefcase

• Context: Amber calls back with an emotional and confusing situation—she accidentally found explicit photos of her husband's ex-fiancée in his briefcase while trying to leave him an anniversary card (33:02).
  • Four of the photos are of the ex; one is of the husband and ex in a very explicit scenario (34:11).
  • Hosts try to rationalize any benign explanation—none convincing.
  • Amber shares more: Husband previously claimed naked photos found were movie “screenshots for a friend" (35:23).
  • Amber notes a shift in his behavior: He has refused to help her with her children’s Christmas gifts for the first time, spending money only on his own kids (37:47).
• Expert Joins: Sandra from MateCheck, a private investigator, weighs in:
  • Suggests something’s clearly off and recommends a discreet tail to confirm suspicions (40:10).
  • Highlights that emotional readiness is as important as evidence: “You’re not gonna give up your marriage just because things seem the way they are… You need proof.” (40:50)
  • Holiday periods may alter behavior patterns, making surveillance more complicated (41:44).
  • On his “gym schedule”: “If he’s at the gym for three hours, he needs to come back after a week looking like Usher!” (43:33)
• Memorable Quotes:
  • “You don’t carry nude pictures of other women in your briefcase.” – Sandra, PI (39:26)
  • “If you have a hunch, I'd rip that briefcase open and see if that hunch was true.” – Sandra, PI (40:05)

4. Holiday Party Cautions: Don’t Get That Drunk

• Discussion: The cast offers cautionary tales about staff acting out or getting fired over holiday party behavior (46:36).
  • David calls in about a newcomer who gets wasted at a company hockey game and is swiftly fired (48:08).
    • “He got so drunk. He was dropping F bombs all night… Sure enough, the next day he got canned.” (48:50)
  • Tish calls about her boyfriend, who mixed cold meds and Jack Daniels, got out of control, and bit a coworker—resulting in suspension and reassignment (49:32).
    • “He bit somebody on the arm… ended up getting suspended for a week without pay.” (49:36)
  • The panel jokingly reflects on “the girl who licked the ice sculpture” at an office party—such moments have lasting reputational effects (51:01).
• Advice:
  • Treat the party like a work meeting, not a social free-for-all.
  • Avoid drinking while ill, pace yourself, arrive early, and don’t talk shop after you’ve had a drink (51:32).
  • Bosses should abstain from overindulging, as it erodes respect (51:56).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “Not only am I juiced, I’m stoned.” – Anonymous Receptionist, (07:31)
• “She’s handling legal documents this morning.” – Bert, (12:26)
• “Adult guys don’t have sleepovers.” – Co-host Jamie, (21:13)
• “He’s cheating on you.” – Hoss, (23:06)
• “You don’t carry nude pictures of other women in your briefcase.” – Sandra, PI, (39:26)
• “If you have a hunch, I'd rip that briefcase open and see if that hunch was true.” – Sandra, PI, (40:05)
• “If he’s at the gym for three hours, he needs to come back after a week looking like Usher!” – Jamie, (43:33)
• “He got so drunk. He was dropping F bombs all night… Sure enough, the next day he got canned.” – David, (48:50)
• “He bit somebody on the arm… ended up getting suspended for a week without pay.” – Tish, (49:36)
• “She licked the ice sculpture. Yes, I know.” – (51:23)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Work Drunk Listener Confessions | 04:49–13:18 | | Tough Love – Relationship Red Flag Advice | 15:33–30:21 | | Amber’s Nude Photos Discovery; PI Consultation | 33:02–46:13 | | Holiday Party Cautionary Tales | 46:36–51:56 |

Tone and Language

The episode maintains The Bert Show’s lively, irreverent, and authentic tone throughout. Hosts riff off each other and the audience, balancing genuine concern with jokes and sarcasm. Listener engagement is high, with frequent, candid call-ins and unfiltered commentary.

Conclusion

This episode exemplifies The Bert Show’s ability to blend humor, relatability, and real talk with listener drama and group banter. From inappropriate office behavior to sniffing out relationship red flags, the cast keeps it entertaining while offering sincere—if sometimes tough—advice. Listening is like eavesdropping on friends with no topic off-limits, and the takeaways are as much about laughing at life’s awkwardness as learning from its pitfalls.