Full Show PT 3: Thursday, December 11 [Vault]

Summary

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The Bert Show [Vault]: Full Show PT 3 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

Main Theme

In this segment of The Bert Show, the cast unpacks several listener dilemmas ranging from engagement ring expectations and relationship values to workplace confessions, dating safety, and experiences with awkward or inappropriate gynecologists. The episode features lively and often humorous exchanges between hosts and callers, mixing empathetic advice, sharp debate, and candid personal stories.

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1. Grace’s Engagement Ring Dilemma

[01:46 – 17:52]

Background

• Grace, a successful woman in aesthetics making six figures, calls in to discuss her disappointment with her fiancé Tom’s engagement ring purchase. Tom is a full-time student earning under $20k/year, currently waiting tables. He saved up for a small ring, but Grace wants one worth $15,000.

Key Discussion Points

• Materialism vs. Sentiment:
  • Grace candidly admits she’s materialistic and wants a lavish ring, feeling she deserves it because of her hard work.
  • The hosts and callers debate whether the significance of the engagement ring should be sentimental, reflecting the giver’s effort, or whether personal preferences and expectations are valid.
• Relationship Dynamics:
  • The cast challenges Grace: Can a materialistic person have a healthy marriage with someone who isn’t? Is her disappointment about the ring truly “not about other people”?
  • Grace defends her stance, claiming self-honesty and reiterating her love for Tom, separate from her wish for a bigger ring.

Notable Quotes

• Grace:
  • “I mean, I want what I want. I work hard for what I get, and I…lavish myself and him and it has nothing to do with romance…I want a bigger ring. I personally want a beautiful ring.” [06:58]
• Host (A):
  • “Isn’t this really, like, what other people think? …Aren’t you just a little nervous to flash that little chip that you have and you’re afraid that the impression that you’re gonna make on them?” [05:09]
• Caller (Lisa):
  • “Maybe this guy is not the one, because you’re more of a material girl, and you need to go get one of Carrie’s boyfriends that’s going to buy you a big ring.” [09:14]
• Host (C):
  • “The foundation for your relationship…is a little shaky…because right now, the focus of what’s going on in your relationship is so superficial.” [10:39]

Listener Reactions

• Mixed. Some support Grace’s desire (suggesting she buy her own ring or “wear his on the other hand”), while most side with the hosts, stressing the symbolism of the giver’s love and effort over material value.
• The debate grows heated, with hosts questioning whether Grace is projecting blame onto Tom for surprising her with the proposal ring.
• Memorable Moment:
  • Grace, defending herself amid criticism, retorts: “I pay the bills, so he’s lucky.” [17:18]
  • Host (C), exasperated: “You were so full of yourself. …What responsibility are you taking in this?” [17:05]

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2. “I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Get Fired For _____”

[21:12 – 25:38]

Discussion Format

• The show asks listeners to call in with stories about work mishaps or rule-breaking they miraculously weren’t fired for.

Highlights

• Sleeping on duty:
  • A caller fell asleep every day as a lifeguard at a senior citizen pool and didn’t lose her job.
• Company credit card abuse:
  • Another spent $1,500 on lap dances entertaining clients, but only got laughs from the boss the next day. “We just spent fifteen hundred dollars.” [22:47]
• Copy room tryst:
  • Someone was caught with the boss’s daughter in the copy room—surprise: the boss didn't know his daughter was gay.
• Profanity on a conference call:
  • A caller accidentally vented about a client while not on mute during a company-wide call.

Host Banter

• Hosts share war stories of their own, including repeated incidents of “flashing the boss,” adding a playful tone to this segment.

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3. Kelly’s Online Dating Check-In

[25:38 – 30:06]

Background

• Kelly previously called about traveling to meet an online love interest after her husband’s passing, having told no one for fear of judgment.

Key Updates

• Safety concerns realized:
  • She reports back that she was fine but found herself on edge due to previous on-air warnings, and admits the experience was “too soon” and “not what I expected.” [27:04]
• Emotional insight:
  • “I think it was more fun talking and thinking of the idea of doing it than it actually was doing it.” [28:17]
• Hosts’ advice:
  • They urge greater caution in future and feel vindicated their concern convinced her to keep her guard up.

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4. Worst Gynecologist Stories

[32:46 – 40:52]

Theme

• The show asks listeners to call in with the rudest, most inappropriate, or cringe-inducing moments from OB/GYN appointments.

Key Stories

• “Just like your mom”:
  • A doctor comments on a patient’s anatomy in comparison to her mother’s during a pelvic exam. [33:15]
• “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it”:
  • A gynecologist advises a woman to have sex because of a dry spell.
• Male/female OB-GYN debate:
  • Hosts and callers discuss personal comfort with male vs. female doctors and the forthrightness or awkwardness of each.
• Insensitive jokes:
  • A patient is told by a doctor after a third miscarriage, “maybe you need to get a new hobby.” [35:43]
  • Another: “Nice bunny” about a tanning sticker in an intimate spot. [36:47]
  • “It must be all in your head” in response to post-miscarriage pain complaints. [37:03]
  • Dismissiveness—scolding patient for self-examining after childbirth: “Why are you looking there? You’re not a doctor.” [39:17]
• Humor and empathy:
  • The cast exhibits empathetic understanding for callers’ vulnerabilities, but maintains levity with biting humor and relatable comments.

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5. Notable Quotes & Moments

• “You women confuse the hell out of me. All I hear from women is romance, romance, romance…” – Host (A), exasperated with Grace’s materialism [06:17]
• “I pay the bills, so he’s lucky.” – Grace, defending her value in the relationship [17:18]
• “Coming out of the copy closet.” – Host (C), after a caller’s workplace romance story [24:34]
• “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” – OB-GYN’s questionable advice reported by a caller [34:13]
• “Nice bunny.” – Physician’s inappropriate comment about a patient’s tanning sticker [36:47]

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6. Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment/Topic | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 01:46-17:52 | Grace’s Engagement Ring Dilemma & Listener Calls | | 21:12-25:38 | “I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Get Fired” Stories | | 25:38-30:06 | Kelly’s Online Dating Update | | 32:46-40:52 | Worst Gynecologist Stories & Reactions |

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Tone and Style

Maintaining The Bert Show’s trademark mix of real talk, humor, and listener interactivity, the hosts oscillate between empathy and blunt honesty. The conversations—sometimes heated—deal with real-life dilemmas, judgments, and values, all while inviting the audience to weigh in with their own stories and opinions.

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[A]

Hey, the Burt Show. All right, Grace, how are you this morning?

[D]

Hi. I'm good. How about you?

[A]

All right. So tell us your situation. From what I understand, you're doing pretty well for yourself.

[D]

Yes, I make at least six figures a year and.

Kind of supporting my fiance right now.

[A]

Okay. What do you do for a living? I'm just curious.

[D]

I'm in aesthetics.

[A]

In aesthetics. Okay, you're a doctor that does boob jobs?

[D]

No, not really. It's the care of the skin, particularly the face. I do microdermabrasion. And Botox injections. I work under a plastic surgeon.

[C]

Okay.

[A]

I didn't realize you all made that kind of cash doing that.

[D]

Yes, we do.

[A]

Especially in Atlanta, I'm guessing.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

Okay, so you're making well over six figures. Fiance. And we're gonna call him what?

[D]

Tom?

[A]

Tom. All right. Tom makes how much money?

[D]

Oh, well, he's. He's a full time student working at night waiting tables. So not even. Not even 20,000 a year, I would say.

[A]

Okay, 20,000. Did you say this is a boyfriend or fiance? I'm sorry?

[D]

Fiance.

[A]

Fiance, yes. Okay. When did you guys get engaged?

[D]

Just recently, actually, on Valentine's Day.

[C]

Okay.

[A]

Okay. And the size of the rock that.

[D]

He gave you.

It'S like a chip, you know, it's tiny. And.

That'S not exactly what I had in mind. I mean, I want to get married, but I was kind of, I don't know, you know how, like, when you open the box, you're supposed to go, oh, you know, I was just like, oh, wow, thank you. Like, I didn't know if it was like a promise ring or. You know what I mean?

[C]

Okay, so if he works waiting tables, how long do you think he saved up to purchase that ring for you?

[D]

I mean, probably a while, I suppose. I mean, knowing prices and I didn't go with him, and I don't know, you know, so this is a guy.

[A]

That saved his tip money and really kind of gave blood, sweat, and tears to get you anything that he could afford.

[D]

Right, but.

But that's not what I want. I mean, I know that sounds. But I want what I want. And, you know, the one I want is like $15,000, and that's pretty much.

[C]

His entire salary for the year. Right.

[A]

So what is your suggestion on getting the ring that you really want to get?

[D]

I wouldn't mind, you know, paying for it or offering to be, you know, joint in payment or, you know, anything, but I just kind of want what I want. And he was devastated when he brought.

[C]

It up to him. He didn't think it was a good idea.

[D]

Yeah, I mean, I tried not to make it seem like, oh, this is crap, and I want what I want, but, you know, because he thinks. He thinks that we could chip our tooth and put it, you know, in a wooden band and that's all that matters. And I, you know, I can understand that, but I want what I want. You know, I work hard and I want a beautiful engagement ring. And he's pretty much wounded.

[A]

Isn't. Isn't this really, like what other people think it's more about other people than it is you. Because I'm guessing you and your hundred thousand dollar social circle are hanging out with some pretty high rolling people. And these are high rolling people that have these really nice engagement rings or wedding rings with the big rocks that you notice because they shine as soon as you walk into the room. And aren't you just a little nervous to flash that little chip that you have and you're afraid that the impression that you're gonna make on them.

[D]

You know what? It's not so much about other people. It's really just so much about me. I mean, that's why I went to school and make the money that I do. It's not about pleasing them. It's really about being selfish and pleasing myself. I mean, you know what I mean? But then again, you do have a point with me walking in. I'm not gonna be all, okay, check out my ring finger. You know, So I guess that makes sense too.

[C]

When you guys were just dating, before you got engaged, did you have conversations about your engagement? Did you tell him what kind of ring you like? Did he just spring the engagement on you and surprise you? Or did you guys actually have this conversation?

[D]

It was a total surprise.

[C]

So you never had a chance to tell him kind of what type of ring that you were thinking about or what you liked and what you wanted.

[D]

And I think that, you know, men in the world, that's really, it's really important to kind of, you know, talk to your girl about, you know, rings and stuff. It doesn't have to be like, I'm gonna propose and I'm gonna ruin this prize. But you know, girls really do kind of want a say so on that type of thing.

[A]

You women confuse the hell out of me. All I hear from women is romance, romance, romance.

[D]

So I'm picturing, hey, that too, everything.

[A]

No, you don't want that. And I'll tell you why, okay? Because all I'm picturing is your boyfriend going to Fridays or wherever he is, working, I mean, busting his ass, taking extra shifts, work until 2 in the morning so he can scrape up enough dollar tips in order to afford you anything he can. Where I'm from, that's romantic. All right, so he ends up getting you a ring that maybe by society standards isn't the biggest ring in the world, but I mean, he really put a lot of love into it. What woman doesn't want that? And here you are saying, not good enough for me.

[D]

It's true, you know, it's true. I mean, you have a big point. But, I mean, I want what I want. I work hard for what I get, and I, you know, lavish myself and him and has nothing to do with romance. I'm very happy. I'll be glad to be his wife. But I want a bigger ring. I personally want a beautiful ring.

[C]

I gotta tell you, you know, I can. I can understand where you're coming from as far as, like, getting the ring, being really excited about being engaged, but maybe being disappointed by the ring.

[D]

Right.

[C]

You know, I know friends that, you know, got like, a pear shape when they really wanted a square cut or, you know, whatever. I mean, I can. I can empathize with being disappointed with the ring, but I don't think you can do anything about it. I think you have to shut up and suck it up and keep it to yourself. Well, it is also all about tradition, too, because, I mean, traditionally, it's a. It's a certain percentage of a guy's salary, that is how much he spends on the ring. And he got you. You know, because the thing is that also bothers me a little bit, is just because somebody doesn't make the amount of money you make doesn't mean that they don't work hard. It seems to me like he's working extra hard by going to school and waiting tables and trying to earn his own living and trying to better himself. So I think it's also disrespectful to say that I work hard and I deserve. Well, he's working hard, too. And he got you what he could afford.

[D]

Right? Right. I mean, believe me, that's why I'm calling you guys. I'm not making him feel like a piece of crap by going, oh, God, look at what you did. No, I'm very appreciative of everything that he does and. And that he's.

[C]

Well, I don't think he'd be wounded if. I mean, you mentioned how wounded he was. I don't think he'd be wounded if. If you. You obviously have done that in some way to. To offend him.

[D]

I mentioned it and that that was enough.

[A]

Sure it was.

[D]

You know, and. But I mean, you know, so that's why I'm calling you guys. I'm going, I want what I want. But then again, what should I do? I'm kind of wanting to know what. What the deal is these days. And it's really not about other people. It's really about what I want.

[A]

What exactly are you looking for from us? You're trying to get people to call in that actually understand where you're coming from, because this is going to be tough.

[D]

I just want to know, hey, am I the only girl out there that, you know, feels this way? I mean, it's impossible.

[A]

All right, the good news is we have found some listeners that actually agree with you.

[D]

Oh, really?

[A]

Yeah. The bad news is you got to sit through some that don't.

[D]

Okay.

[A]

Hey, Lisa, you're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Hi. I just think that, Grace, maybe this guy is not the one, because you're more of a material girl, and you need to go get one of Carrie's boyfriends that's going to buy you a big ring. I mean, because the ring is not about it. I mean, this poor guy went out and put his heart into the ring, not his money, and got you a ring. And that is what's important. Let me tell you. I got married and I had an engagement ring, and I'm still wearing it. And me and my husband have the best marriage.

[A]

Yeah. Maybe the bigger question here is, like, I mean, you're. You are gonna be engaged to a guy that obviously is very, very humble, right. And doesn't sound like he's got any kind of sense of materialism to it at all.

[D]

Grab my water, please. Yeah.

[A]

And. And you are. You're materialistic. I mean, are you gonna be able to sustain a lifelong relationship with a guy that is really kind of the complete opposite from you when it comes to this kind of thing?

[D]

I mean, I kind of thought we knew that about each other. I mean, I have to admit, yeah, I'm a little materialistic, and I'm a lot vain, you know, that's why I do what I do. I mean, I help others and myself, too, but opposites attract. Yeah, I mean, they do. I mean, I love him. Just because he can't afford to buy me the kind of engagement ring that, you know, I want doesn't mean I love him any less. That's not the point. The point is I just want the ring that I want.

[C]

Yeah, and I.

[B]

And I know that.

[C]

I just think marriage. I mean, the thing is, like, I kind of see where the collar is coming from. Because the foundation for your relationship with Tom is a little shaky as it. Because you may not always be as successful as you are now. You know what I mean? Like marriage, you're going to go through so many ups and downs. And is this the man that you really think you'll be able to do that with? Because I just think right now, the focus of what's going on in your relationship is so superficial.

[A]

Hey, Jacob, you're on all the hits. Q100.

[D]

I think that she said that she doesn't. She wouldn't love him anymore, but if she really loved him, she would be happy with the ring that he got.

That just shows that she is materialistic. Granted, my wife has a two karat ring, but I'm a construction worker, and it doesn't have to be traditional. My wife was mad that I didn't buy her a half carrot.

[C]

So she was mad that you bought too much for her?

[D]

No, I think that I didn't buy her enough.

[A]

Okay. You did pretty good, dude. You did real good.

[D]

I'm gonna have to agree. I think that in a marriage, the.

[A]

Symbol of the ring is what symbolizes your love. It's the ring that is the symbol.

[D]

Of that, and it's not the amount of money that it costs. How can something. Okay, we're talking about materials here. How can something as material as a ring, say, for instance, some people came in a Ford ring, right? Get tattoos. Hello. And I mean, that's not the issue. It has nothing to do with how much I love Tom or how much he's working hard and striving, and I'm helping him, and he's.

[A]

Then this conversation shouldn't even be taking place.

[D]

Well, then why is he offended?

[C]

Hey, Grace. What is Tom studying to do?

[D]

Tom is studying to be an actor.

[C]

Okay.

[A]

All right. So chances are pretty good he's gonna struggle for a while here.

[C]

Well, Grace, just. And also to answer or to kind of go further with what you said, why is he offended? How did you. How did you let him know how you felt? I mean, how did you get. Because you talk about how the ring has nothing to do with your feelings for him. You know, he worked hard. Did you say this to him or.

[D]

Did you just let him. Yeah, it wasn't in the words. And I mean, I think that if you live with somebody, you pretty much know when somebody is excited or if they're lying. I mean, you know how many times you go, hey, babe, is there something wrong? And they're like, no. And you know something's wrong.

[C]

Well, he probably thought something was wrong with you when you opened the box, was like, oh, he knew. I mean, for sure, he knew. So, I mean, my. My thing is. You're wondering why he's offended. Well, I don't think that you probably did a good job at letting him know, you know, or express or communicating to him the fact that you. I don't know. I just. I think that you're wondering. What? I think there's a miscommunication big time between the two of you.

[A]

Hey, April. You're on all the hits. Q100.

[D]

Morning, guys.

[A]

Good morning.

[D]

Morning. Actually, I wanted to say that I agree with Grace. Thank you. I wouldn't take back the ring or, you know, return it, but maybe she could wear it on her other hand. Yeah, buy herself a ring. I mean, I'm going to school for.

[A]

Come on, now. How offended would you be if you were the guy Wear it on the other hand.

[C]

That is a tough statement there.

[A]

What? I don't understand you women. You want romance. And here is a guy that busted his ass.

[C]

24 seconds. Don't put us all in the same category, Jen. And I don't agree with her.

[A]

Go ahead, Abram.

[C]

It's not all women.

[D]

Okay? I mean, I haven't really found a guy that could. You guys are laughing at me.

I'm going to school to be a medical examiner. And I mean, as far as interrelationship, I've always been the one to pay for mostly everything. And I don't have a problem with that. Right. So, I mean, maybe in the beginning, I probably would have, you know, stated, you know, maybe we can go in together with the ring or something like that. But, I mean. I mean, I feel like he kind of took it upon himself to. I mean, kind of put himself in a situation. He knows what I aspire to do or whatever. You know what the thing is, I mean, he just went ahead without me knowing anything. So don't you think that I kind of have a stand on.

[A]

You know, I just want to tell you guys. Jen thinks it's the funniest thing ever. I'm sorry that the suggestion was to wear his ring. On the other hand.

[D]

On the other hand.

[C]

But Grace just said, how dare Tom surprise her with the engagement and take it I himself. But you're blaming him. He put himself in this situation is what you said. So I cannot believe that you are offended that he took it upon himself to surprise you with an engagement. That's awful.

[D]

You guys said it was miscommunication, but I feel like that must be miscommunication a little bit maybe on his part for not communicating anything in the beginning. If we know each other for a year and he thinks we know each other well enough to get married, then I think that he would have known me well enough also to maybe consult me on the ring.

[C]

Why did you say yes?

[A]

This Thing is doomed, man.

[C]

Yeah. Grace, why did you say yes?

[D]

Because I love him. It has nothing to do with love. The ring has nothing to do with love. Like I said earlier, people don't even use that as a bond of union anymore. They get tattoos or they jump over whatever they do. Get married naked.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

You want a bigger diamond?

[C]

Wow.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And I keep hearing, you know, women say that the ring is a symbol of our love. Well, how about the symbol that you're showing him right now? The symbol is, you know, you may love me, but it's just not good enough.

[D]

No, I'm not showing him anything. I'm showing it to you guys. That's why I'm calling.

[A]

Lisa. You're on all the hits. Q100.

[C]

Hi.

[D]

Good morning, guys.

[A]

Morning.

[D]

I have to say, I support Grace on this one. Thank you. You know, Carrie made it very popular on Sex and the. Wear an engagement ring on your necklace. I think her engagement ring at her wedding.

[C]

That's a television show.

[D]

This will be a piece of jewelry that she wears every day for the rest of her life.

[A]

What is the matter with you women? This guy worked 247 bussing tables to get dollar bills to afford what he could. And you're saying either wear it on the other hand, or put it around your neck. Hey, why don't you do this? Why don't you melt it and make it into a tooth?

[D]

The bottom line is, if he knows her and he loves her, then he accepts her for who she is.

[C]

Well, how about the other way around? She doesn't accept him for who he is and what he just did.

[D]

That's not true. I accept him 100%, or else he wouldn't be living with me and we wouldn't mind.

[C]

Oh, God, Grace, you were so full of yourself. You are sounding like you were so full of yourself. Because you were saying it's Tom's responsibility to have known this if he knew we knew each other well enough to get married. And what responsibility are you taking in this?

[D]

I'm taking a lot of responsibility. Most. Most of the financial situation. Most of everything. I mean, I pay the bills, so he's lucky.

[C]

He's lucky to even be in the situation with you.

[D]

No, you know what? I love him. Okay? Regardless. You know, if it were that. If that were the case, I wouldn't be dating him. If that were the situation, I wouldn't even be with him because he is broke. Bottom line, doesn't want to be an actor. I think just the same way. The same way you think he should put that ring to one side and.

[A]

Get you a better one.

[D]

He should you to one side and.

[A]

Go have an affair. All right, Grace. We gotta move on, Grace.

[D]

All right. Good luck, sweetheart. Thank you for your time.

[A]

All right. Bye. Bye.

[D]

It's a shame that I can only reference Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

[A]

When the evil materialistic Germans chose the cup of gold as Christ's chalice. And they chose poorly because originally it.

[D]

Was made of wood.

[A]

So, young lady, I hope you learned.

[D]

From that movie and that lesson.

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[A]

All the hits Q100 and the Birth Show Crash and I both know the meeting's right around the corner after the show today. Crash has done this before. I mean, where he's gotten so hammered that, you know, he's like flashed the boss. So he's got a better shot at getting fired today than I do. I don't.

[C]

I mean, and what? I mean, maybe, actually, maybe less. Yes, let's just stop and listen to what you just said. What's that? Crash has done this before. It's not his first time flashing the boss.

[A]

Oh, I bet it's not even his third time. I mean, exactly. I've seen it twice in the last four months.

[C]

I know. Everybody here that works here has seen Crash's jewels. Everybody. I have. Not really, thank God. Oh, that made me at that photo shoot you did. No, I wasn't looking.

[A]

He's brought in pictures before.

[C]

Yeah, I have. Full photo. Well, it's a matter of time, honey. You're gonna see them.

[A]

Okay, so we're asking you guys to fill this out. I can't believe I did blank and didn't get fired. Good morning, Jennifer. You're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Yeah, I used to go to sleep at work at a senior citizen pool.

And it was so hot in the room that it made me fall asleep. And I was lifeguarding the pool and nobody be watching the senior citizen.

[C]

Oh, you're kidding. Oh, my God.

[D]

I did it for a whole entire summer.

[A]

And they found out. And they didn't fire you?

[D]

Found out, didn't fire me.

[A]

That's real comforting.

[B]

Thank you.

[A]

Morning. All the hits Q100 hey, how you doing? Good, how are you?

[D]

I'm fine. I can't believe I took out potential clients for our company and spent fifteen hundred dollars in lab Dances in one night.

[C]

In lab dance.

[A]

And you didn't get fired when they went over the company credit card?

[D]

No, actually, when they started laughing the next morning, I was scared to death, though. Four in the morning, I'm counting up the receipts. I'm like, oh, my God, we just spent fifteen hundred dollars.

[C]

It must have been a good client. You know, you made. Obviously made the client happy.

[D]

They were very happy.

[A]

Was this the old Gold Club days?

[D]

This was in Chicago at a Crazy Horse. The clients were out outside of Chicago, so they wanted to check out the girls.

[A]

Yeah. If you spend $1500 in about $25.

[D]

A pop for each dance, that's a lot of dances. There's a shower dance in there, too, that costs $250.

[C]

A what dance?

[D]

A shower dance.

[A]

Now, when the receipt is on the credit card, does it say where you spent the money and what you spent it on?

[D]

It just says where you spent the money.

[A]

Okay. Because there are some places that will disguise your receipt.

[C]

Right.

[A]

You know, like if you're over at the Gold Club, it may come up as, you know, Herbie's books.

[C]

Right.

[A]

Or whatever, you know, and you'll never know. Morning, Emily.

[C]

More like herpes books.

[A]

Emily, you're on all the hits. Q100.

[C]

Hi.

[D]

I actually work for advertising company, and one day I was fooling around with the boss's daughter in the copying room, and he walked in on us, and he'd even know his daughter was gay.

[A]

Oh, hello. And you didn't get axed for that?

[D]

No, I didn't.

[A]

I guess you couldn't. You couldn't get axed for that, could you?

[D]

No.

[C]

I don't know.

[B]

I'm sorry.

[C]

Having sex in the office. Yeah.

[A]

You could probably get fired for.

[D]

Yeah, well, I didn't. So I guess, you know, she said something to him, but you should have saw the look on his face. It was priceless.

[A]

With the boss's daughter yet. Because I read about this stuff online all the time, and I see the pictures, but I don't really believe it happened in real life.

[D]

It's coming out.

[C]

Coming out of the copy closet.

[A]

Morning. All the hits. Q100. Hello.

[D]

Hi. How you doing?

[A]

Good. How are you?

[D]

Good. Good. So I was on a nationwide conference call, vice president giving presentation, and I'm on mute. My boss. My other line, click, is ringing. So I click over and it's a client giving me a hard time. I click back, forget I'm not on mute, and tell a co worker that this is the S bomb that I got to deal with.

[A]

Uh huh.

[D]

The whole company was go, My cell phone was ringing, emails are flying at me. Is pretty interesting.

[A]

You got to be really careful on phone with stuff like that. Like I've done that too where I think I'm on hold and I say something stupid about the person that's supposed to put me on hold and they're still listening, right? Oh God, we gotta do that one day. Like how did the phone get you in trouble? Oh yeah, I'm sure there are people who got busted to thinking they were doing the call waiting thing and they click over and they're really talking to the same person. I've got this more on Jen on the other phone. I gotta go, hey, it's Jen.

[C]

It's like, oh, I knew it was you.

[A]

The bird show, get it? The bird show. You guys gotta bear with us for just a couple of seconds because on Thursday of last week, is that right? Yes, Thursday, Thursday of Last week around 6:15 we take a call from a woman that we're calling Kelly that was going to another city to visit a guy that she met online. And a whole bunch of virtual listeners called up concerned because we really didn't feel like she left herself a lot of safety net. Like she didn't tell a lot of people she was taking off. We only had one phone number for her and we were really concerned that she was going to his city.

[C]

And Kelly was a little bit more vulnerable than the average online dater because she had just recently lost her husband about eight months ago and so therefore wasn't really telling anybody in her, any of her close friends and family that she was going to meet this person because she thought that they would judge her for moving on too quickly.

[A]

So for four or five days now we've been calling trying to get her on the phone and we were just a little nervous about her safety and we were talking about it this morning and now she's on the phone. Hi Kelly.

[D]

Hi.

[C]

Where have you been young lady?

[D]

I've been gone. Absolutely no cell phone service whatsoever up there.

[A]

Oh, that's comforting. Yes, that's very comforting. That's a good thing. We know that now.

[D]

Yeah, definitely.

[A]

So he took you into like some small itty bitty little town in the middle of whatever state.

[D]

Yeah, basically.

[C]

And what happened? How did it go?

[D]

Actually the weekend wasn't that bad. He was nice and everything went fine. It just wasn't, wasn't exactly what I expected and I wasn't really ready for it, so I was glad to come home.

[C]

What did you expect? And Then what was it like? How did it not meet your expectations?

[D]

I do think it was just still a little too soon. And honestly, after talking with y' all on Thursday, I was nervous the whole weekend, so I never exactly let my guard down.

[A]

Well, I kind of think that's a good thing.

[D]

Yeah, I think it was.

[A]

I don't feel bad about this. I gotta be honest.

[C]

Was he expecting more from you? Like more of a relationship?

[D]

I think so.

[A]

So you were going there more as a friendship, and he was going there thinking it was gonna be something a little more.

[D]

Yes.

[A]

Yeah. Well, I was sorry it didn't work out, but, I mean, I'm glad you're okay.

[C]

Yeah, we're glad you're back safely. And don't you ever leave again without giving us a phone call, young lady. Okay? You had us worried sick all night.

[A]

We're not mad. We're just disappointed.

It's good to know you're okay.

[D]

Yes, I am.

[A]

So what's your next step with this guy? Is the relationship over at this point, or. I mean, what have you learned about yourself and the grieving process now also?

[D]

Well, I've definitely learned that.

Well, like I said, it is. It's definitely too soon. And I think it was just. I think it was more fun talking and thinking of the idea of doing it than it actually was doing it.

[C]

Mm. I can see that.

[A]

And I guess everybody heals differently. You know, I told you guys about this friend I have in San Diego that was dating within like, four or five months after his wife passed away. But, you know, when I look at Stacy, I ever think if I was in your shoes, you know, your first thought is, I would. I'd never be able to get on my feet again. But eventually, you gotta, I guess, at least try to jump start something. And for you, that was seven or eight months.

[C]

Mm.

[D]

It'll be a while now.

[A]

Yeah. Is that what it made you realize?

[D]

Yes.

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

But I do appreciate all the. All the comments that made me from Thursday that made me actually think about what I was doing and be a little more cautious while I was there. So it did help out.

[C]

I mean, I. I don't want to be too harsh about it, but I think next time you need to be a lot more cautious, not just a little bit more cautious, because you lucked out that you. That nothing bad happened.

[A]

I mean, you still went to this cell service.

[C]

Yeah. You went to this small town with. Yeah. I mean, with nobody knowing where you were and all that stuff. I just say just. Just be a lot more careful next time.

[D]

I don't think there'll be a next time. I think the online dating out of state thing is over for me now.

[A]

Right.

[D]

It was a little too strange being up there with.

No service and no car and in the middle of a small town where Everything closes at 5:00'. Clock.

[A]

Well, if we scared you so much that you put your guard up more than you would have, then I'm glad we talked to you in the first place.

[C]

Me too.

[D]

Definitely.

[C]

I'm glad it all worked out okay this time.

[D]

Well, good. Well, I'm glad. I'm sorry I had everybody worried, but okay.

[A]

Just don't do that again, young lady. All right? You go to your room and you think about what you've done.

[C]

You're grounded. All right?

[A]

All right, Kelly.

[D]

All right.

[B]

Thanks.

[D]

Good luck to you, Kelly.

[A]

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[A]

I mean, honestly, when you look at any profession, if you look at it mathematically, there has to be the worst of any profession. So there has to be the worst teacher. One of you may be going to the worst dentist. It's scary to think, but there has to be the worst pilot in the world. Okay. And there has to be the worst ob gyn. And I was convinced yesterday after talking to Tracy that I had heard about the worst ob gyn. But I think we are just scratching the surface.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

One of my really good friends goes to the same gynecologist as her mother. And on one of her first visits and he's, you know, down there and you're in the, she's in the stirrups. He looks up and he goes, well, you certainly are deep. Just like your mom.

[C]

Oh my God, you're kidding me. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[A]

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[C]

I don't think this is going to compare. That's awful. But a friend of mine came back just horrified at her gynecologist because she's been single for a few years and you know, with your gynecologist, you, you know, talk about your sex, you know, sexual life, sexuality or sexual activity. And she hadn't had any in a while. And her gynecologist, in a way to encourage her To, I guess, have sex. Told her, if you don't use it, you'll lose it.

[A]

He actually said those words, said those.

[C]

Words to my friend, if you don't use it, you'll lose it.

[A]

Now, is this a guy gyno or is this a woman?

[C]

I don't. You know, honestly, I don't remember, because I'm guessing. I just.

[A]

You know, I know this is a broad statement here that guy gynecologists are gonna be a little bit more insensitive than the women gynecologists.

[C]

You know, I think it just. I think it totally depends on the person, because so many of my friends see male doctors, male obgyns, and absolutely adore them and have great relationship, feel totally comfortable. But for me, I have to. I have to go to a female doctor. And I think it was one of my first experiences, which could be construed as rude. But when I was very young and went for one of my first couple of visits and was asking questions about sex, the male gynecologist seemed to get very uncomfortable. Started stuttering over his words after the exam. Sweaty palms, the whole thing. Like he had somehow been aroused by the situation.

[A]

No, that can't be.

[C]

Like, it was night and day.

[A]

Are you sure this wasn't in your head, though?

[C]

Cause I. I'm positive. I'm positive. And so from that day forward, I told my mom, I said, no, I can't go back to him. I have to go to somebody else. This is in your head. No, I could totally see where. Dry mouth, sweaty palms, like, nervousness, like, all of a sudden, like, afterwards, like, couldn't talk to me, couldn't answer my health questions. Cause he was, like, stumbling over his word. From there on out, I'm like, female.

[A]

Female doctor, please. We have it so easiest. Shannon. Rudest thing a gyno's ever said.

[D]

I was doing a clinical rotation in nursing school in an OB GYN office, and a lady came in after her third miscarriage, follow up of a dnc, and the doctor said to her he thought that she needed to get a new hobby.

[A]

Because she was having too much sex.

[D]

No, she was trying to have a child. And I guess he thought that she needed to quit trying.

[C]

Oh, that's rude.

[A]

Yeah, that's worse than rude. That's just mean. That's mean and rude. Oh, it's terrible. Thank you for calling.

[C]

I mean, that's a vulnerable situation anyway. I mean, it's something we got to do, but it's not something we ever get used to or enjoy I would think absolutely not.

[A]

Morning, Tiffany. You're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Hi. The first male OBGYN I went to is at the University of Georgia. And I had been tanning using, like, the little Playboy bunny sticker so that you can see how dark that you were getting.

[C]

Oh, no.

[D]

Well, after the examination, the OBGYN turns around and says, oh, by the way, that's very, very nice bunny. I was so embarrassed, I couldn't even get off the table.

[C]

Keep your mouth shut about it.

[A]

He says, nice bunny.

[D]

Nice bunny. Talking about the bunny sticker that was right above.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

And there are more. Good morning, Nikki. You're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Yeah, I had a male OBGYN and I went to him and I said, you know, it's painful for me to have sex with my husband that I said, maybe because I had a miscarriage. And he said, well, it must be all in your head.

[A]

Oh, nice.

[C]

Awful.

[A]

And again, there's mathematically has to be the worst guy. Know you might be with that guy. Poor thing.

[C]

Yeah. And I mean, I think because I'm one that is only wants to have a female gynecologist because I, you know, and, and as I said to my friends, you know, if I'm going to go to a mechanic, I want them to, you know, have the same parts in their cars I do. I mean, I. I want her to. She will understand when I talk about a cramp or discomfort or anything. She will. I mean, you can read a textbook all you want about it, but unless you've been through it, you don't understand it.

[A]

I know a. A woman in San Diego that used to live in Vegas, and she's been in San Diego now for probably five years and trusts her gyno or obgyn so much that she flies back to Vegas every time she has to go in for a checkup.

[C]

I'm not surprised by that. I do that.

[A]

Do you?

[C]

Yeah, no, I would do that if I. If that's a doctor again that you just. You hate going. And if you find one you like, kind of like a dentist, too. I feel the same way, but if you have a good gyno, then I would travel to go see him. Yeah.

[A]

See, why can't you be like a double major in school? And you could do the dentist and you could do the gyno thing. You get it all done one day.

[C]

Ugh, no way.

[A]

Two different offices, but same building.

[C]

Those two got to be separated by six months.

Put you up on the rack 101 and 101, the other. Take care of everything. Get.

[A]

You're like a stock car.

Hey, Jill, you're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Hey, good morning, everybody. How are you?

[A]

Good, good.

[D]

I have definitely the worst story. I was seeing a gynecologist and he was in practice with his mother. So he was like 40 and she was 60. So I had my child and I went back a few weeks later for a post delivery exam and didn't feel quite right. But it was my first trial, so I didn't know. I went home and then something was wrong. So I took a mirror and I was looking and trying to figure out what the problem is. So I call and she, the doctor, the woman answers and she says, why are you looking there? You're not a doctor.

I said, It's 1986. This is not the early 1800s. There's a problem with you. And so the good part about the story is that that was 1980. My daughter is now 18 and graduating high school and on her way to Israel tomorrow with her high school. So wish her luck. And I'm healthy and fine and that woman's probably dead and gone.

[A]

Well, there's the happy ending.

Good morning, Kelly. You're on all the hits Q100.

[D]

Good morning.

[C]

Good morning.

[D]

Lord, let me tell you, I went in for what I thought I had like a kidney infection. And I couldn't get in to see my regular like obgyn, so I had to go to another, another office. And I'm sitting there waiting for the doctor to come in and number one, in walks this really gorgeous, cute young doctor. So I never, I've never had a kidney infection. So I really wasn't sure what was going to be involved in this. And he started asking me all these questions and which were medical questions he needed to know. And the last question he asked me, he says, well, he says, I'm not really sure. He says they were going to take a test and do all that stuff. He said is, have you been using any kind of mechanical devices? And he used the word with a lot of thrust.

[A]

Well, I guess they sort of, kind of have to ask, is there any easier?

[C]

But he asked it with a lot of what? Thrust.

[D]

With a lot of thrust.

[A]

So are you using any mechanical devices that you have to use?

[C]

Thrust.

[A]

Over and over and over again.

[D]

Well, the bad part was that I had been, but I lied about it, told him, no.

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