Transcript

Demi Lovato (0:00)

Are you really buying a car online on Autotrader right now? Really? I can get super specific with dealer listings and see cars based on my budget. You can really have it delivered or pick it up. Mommy, I think kid is walking up the slide.

Radio Show Caller (0:11)

Really?

Demi Lovato (0:12)

Autotrader, Buy your car online. Really?

Chris (Radio Host) (0:15)

You're on the Vert Show. Hey, Chris.

Caller with Dad Story (0:18)

Hey, guys. How you doing?

Chris (Radio Host) (0:19)

Good. Good morning. How are you?

Caller with Dad Story (0:21)

I'm doing pretty good. Just getting ready to catch a flight and head to D.C. bizarre.

Chris (Radio Host) (0:26)

Bizarre story you have here, man.

Caller with Dad Story (0:28)

Yeah.

Chris (Radio Host) (0:29)

So you think your dad died when you were two years old?

Caller with Dad Story (0:33)

I was told several different stories. I was told that he died when I was 2. I was told that he died before I was born. My grandma won't talk to me about it. My mom, you know, she says that he died before I was born. My aunt, she says that he died when I was 2. So, I mean, I really. I don't know. Like, I don't know anything about him. I don't. I don't know really much of anything.

Chris (Radio Host) (0:53)

So how old are you now?

Caller with Dad Story (0:55)

I'm 22.

Chris (Radio Host) (0:55)

Okay.

Radio Show Panelist (0:56)

Did you already have an idea in your head because it was different stories being told to you by different family members that something wasn't right about it?

Caller with Dad Story (1:03)

Yeah. And, you know, I never really asked too much because I have such a great stepdad who I'm kind of afraid to offend in a way. So I feel like if I ask about my other dad in front of him, it's kind of like I feel like I'm gonna make him feel like he's not doing a good job.

Summary

The Bert Show - Full Show PT 3: Friday, April 10 [Vault]

Air Date: April 10, 2026
Host & Panelists: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, Chris (Radio Host), with Demi Lovato as a special guest
Notable Guests/Callers: Joe the Cougar Slayer, Mike, Bridget, Ghost Hunters

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show delivers a blend of authentic and lively morning radio, ranging from heartfelt listener stories and celebrity interviews to candid panel debates. The main themes include unraveling hidden family truths, exploring age dynamics in relationships, candid discussions about sexuality, and a segment on real-life ghost hunting. Demi Lovato drops by for a charming, genuine interview and live performance.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Listener’s Search for His Biological Father

Timestamps: 00:15 – 11:46

Caller shares a lifelong mystery: Raised with conflicting stories about his biological father’s fate, the 22-year-old caller explains that he’s been told his father died either before his birth or when he was 2. Family members refuse to offer clarity ([00:33]).
Reluctance to offend stepdad: He admits hesitance to probe further out of respect for the stepdad who raised him ([01:03]).
Curiosity stoked by absent gravesite: Renewed interest emerges as promises to visit his father’s grave repeatedly fall through ([02:11]).
Internet search reveals shocking possibility: Unable to find any death records, the caller uncovers online evidence his father may still be alive, along with details about potential siblings ([04:06], [04:30]).
Panel’s emotional analysis: The conversation turns to whether the family could be protecting the caller from painful truths, or if they're caught in a web of their own misunderstandings ([05:05], [06:28]).
Another caller, Mike, shares a parallel tale: Mike recounts meeting his own biological father at 32 after a lifetime of being told he was dead, discovering a new family and healing—at some emotional cost ([08:48 – 10:52]).
Notable Quotes:
- “How do you live with all these questions? But if he pursues it and he gets the right answer and his dad’s still alive, then he’s got a whole different set of reasons to be on a therapist couch.” – Chris ([08:16])
- “My biggest word of advice to you is, do what your heart tells you to do... If you don’t do it, you know, what if.” – Mike ([10:41])
- “The one thing that just keeps coming back to me... if [the answers] are true, then the more alienation he’s gonna feel to the people that have been lying to him all these years.” – Chris ([11:54])

2. Demi Lovato Live on Air

Timestamps: 12:32 – 23:25

Demi celebrates headlining her own tour: Demi reflects on the surreal transition from opener to headliner and the subtle shifts (ping pong tables!) that come with the role ([13:09]).
Fan interactions and Twitter: Demi chats with fans live and discusses the pressure and pitfalls of keeping up with Twitter messages ([14:37]).
On happiness and privacy: Demi delights in her fulfilling life, ties happiness to relationships and keeping some things private ([15:10], [16:45]).
Advice from friends Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus: Demi credits Selena with teaching her to balance a demanding career and personal boundaries, emphasizing leading by example ([17:11]).
- “Selena’s given me a lot of advice... She’s like, then don’t be afraid to, like, say, ‘Hey, I need a day off.’” – Demi Lovato ([17:17])
Early songwriting: Demi started writing songs at age 10, inspired by holidays and seasons ([18:32]).
Acoustic “La La Land” performance: Demi leads an impromptu, heartfelt singalong with callers and the studio team ([19:13 – 22:42]).
- “I am confident, but I still have my moments / Baby, that’s just me...” – Demi Lovato, “La La Land” ([19:26–22:42])

3. Age & Sexuality Candid Talk

Timestamps: 23:42 – 32:22

Panel debates sexual peak: A lively discussion about perceived differences in male and female sexual peaks, confidence, and cultural expectations ([23:57]).
Trophy case analogy for men: Chris and Jeff humorously describe how men keep “mental trophies” for unique sexual experiences ([29:19]).
- “Dudes have sort of like a mental trophy case when it comes to sex... If you’re 22 years old, you’re sort of looking for somebody older because you don’t have that trophy yet.” – Chris ([29:19])
Women’s perspective: The group discusses how for women, sexuality blends more with confidence and desire as they age ([25:50]).
- “Women, their sexuality is so attached to their mind that if you’re not free in your head, you’re not going to be free with your body.” – Radio Show Panelist ([25:51])

4. ‘Cougar’ Storylines: Relationships with Age Gaps

Timestamps: 26:47 – 39:41

“Joe the Cougar Slayer” calls in: A 22-year-old man considers a potential fling with a 52-year-old coworker (who’s also his subordinate), debating awkwardness vs. curiosity ([27:04]).
Bridget’s Confession: A woman in her 50s shares stories of young men pursuing her, but hesitates at crossing lines—especially with her best friend’s 21-year-old son ([33:04]).
- “If he’s going to put a trophy up on us, we’d be the Grammy. But...I think this is so wrong to be thinking this...” – Bridget ([33:04])
Call from Ralph, the energetic older man: Ralph, 61, calls to bust myths about older men’s sex lives ([37:29]).
- “She’s hooking up with the wrong guys... I’m 61, baby, and I’m still growing strong.” – Ralph ([37:42])
Panel’s take: The group toggles between playful banter and ethical questions about appropriateness, especially when discussing virgins or best friends’ children ([36:01], [37:41]).

5. Atlanta Ghost Hunters Investigation

Timestamps: 40:00 – 47:46

Recap of unsolved 1995 Roswell murder: The ghost hunting team revisits a home where a girl was murdered and her body found months later, prompted by family members’ vivid dreams ([41:02]).
Audio clips of possible paranormal activity: The team plays “EVP” recordings; eerie phrases like “I’m here,” “me too,” and “I knew they would” are discussed ([42:32 – 45:26]).
- “Angela, does your dad John, does he come visit you here?” (Followed by a clear whisper: “I’m here.”) – Ghost Hunter ([42:32])
How to hear ghosts: Dream, the EVP expert, explains focusing on the background hum rather than voices ([43:21]).
The panel reacts: Some struggle to hear the whispers, while others are clearly spooked ([44:08]).
Final thoughts on ghost hunting and TV: The group jests about certain TV ghost hunters being “full of themselves and never finding anything” ([46:36]).

Notable Quotes & Moments

Self-discovery through family secrets:
“You’re damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” – Chris ([08:16], [11:54])
Demi on authenticity:
“I think that I would choose my life as Demi Lovato because I wouldn’t trade it with anybody’s.” – Demi Lovato ([14:19])
On generational confidence:
“I think women...peak in, like, their early 40s, right?” – Chris ([24:43])
Playful trophy case analogy:
“It’s like a giant game of Zelda. You’re collecting the swords, you’re collecting the gems...then you get to slay the master dragon.” – Radio Show Panelist ([30:01])
Real life ghost hunt:
“Angela, does your dad John, does he come visit you here?” – Ghost Hunter (clear whisper: "I'm here." [42:32])

Segment Timestamps

Family Mystery Call: 00:15 – 11:46
Demi Lovato Interview & Live Song: 12:32 – 23:25
Sexuality & Age Discussion: 23:42 – 32:22
‘Cougar’ and Relationship Chat: 26:47 – 39:41
Atlanta Ghost Hunters: 40:00 – 47:46

Tone & Style

The episode is honest, heartfelt, and humorous—true to The Bert Show’s reputation. Conversation flows naturally, with friendly teasing, moments of empathy, and plenty of laughter. Demi Lovato’s segment brings genuine fan interaction and a spontaneous live performance, balancing the heavier family story and risqué relationship chats. The ghost hunting wrap-up delivers a quirky, slightly spooky finale.

Summary prepared by The Bert Show Podcast Summarizer.