The Bert Show: Full Show PT 3—Tuesday, December 23 [Vault]

Podcast by Pionaire Podcasting | Aired December 23, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show is anchored by their trademark blend of humor, real-life drama, and relatable listener stories. The main themes circle around "the one that got away"—reuniting missed connections—and the challenges of navigating relationships post-divorce (especially when exes introduce new partners around children). With lively banter and candid caller stories, the cast brings heart and laughs to these genuinely tricky situations.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jody's Search for Angela: The One That Got Away

(Starts ~00:30; Resolution at 11:00)

• Background: Jody met Angela at the Bert Show's event, had an instant connection, but lost her number due to a phone mishap.
• Jody went to great lengths to find her (including directory assistance calls with only her first name and rough details).
• The hosts humorously reenact his frustrating attempts at using 411 information to find an "Angela" in Decatur, Georgia, poking fun at the operator system (01:20-03:14).
  Quote:
  • E: “He called directory assistance in Decatur. Yeah, and is like, yes, I'm looking for a number, please in Decatur, Georgia. The name is Angela. Like, no last name, no street. Yes, I'm looking for Angela.” (01:20)
• Jody provides more details: Angela works in PR, has blonde hair, vibrant blue eyes, wore a lime green shirt, and was accompanied by a friend who’s a physical therapist (04:50-05:01).
• After several dead ends, the show actually reconnects Jody and Angela live on air:
  • Angela confirms all the details:
    • “I was wearing a tube top, green shirt that comes to your knees with like jeans underneath.” (09:14)
  • Both admit mutual attraction, appreciate the reconnection, and agree to move forward.
  • Hilarious moment:
    • A: “We’re not finding her twice for you, because then you’re just dumb.” (11:06)

2. New Partners and Kids: Drawing Lines after Divorce

(Begins at 13:23)

• Pamela Anderson News as a Springboard:
  • Her refusal to let ex Tommy Lee's new girlfriend (an adult film star) near their children triggers a lively debate: Have you ever required your ex NOT to introduce a new partner to your kids? (13:23)
  • Leads to a segment full of candid, sometimes jaw-dropping, listener stories about exes’ questionable dating choices.
• Notable listener stories:
  • Theresa (Call at 14:15):
    • Her ex (mid-30s) dated an 18-year-old Hooters waitress:
      • He’d drag their young kids to her "hot body contests," tanning salons, and even lied about the girlfriend’s age.
      • Quote:
        • C: “My son's learning…this is a perfect kind of girl to go out with because she's hot...and my daughter's learning...how to put on, you know, the Hooters pantyhose.” (15:20)
  • Sarah (Voice disguised, call at 16:11):
    • Her ex-husband is now gay, and she’s conflicted about him introducing his boyfriend to their young kids:
      • "I do have a problem with him bringing his male friend around our children for the simple fact that...they totally confused them. They have asked so many questions.” (16:18)
  • Kim (Call at 17:23):
    • Her ex's new partner is their divorce attorney, who dresses provocatively around their kids, embarrassing their teenage daughter—a legal gray area with no clear boundaries.
  • Laura (Call at 19:04):
    • She’s “the other woman” not permitted around her new husband’s child—because she’s white and the ex-wife is Black; race and prejudice surface unexpectedly.
    • Quote:
      • C: “The reason he's not allowed to be around his child is my husband is black and I'm white...She said, I do not want my children around white women.” (19:50)
  • The Bert crew highlights the complexity and messiness of co-parenting with strong opinions and deep-seated beliefs factoring in, often to the detriment of kids.
    • Memorable Reflection:
      • B: “Isn't it different when the whole situation is you?...when it’s in, like Bert said, your own backyard, you have a totally different reaction to things.” (20:45-21:02)
      • B: Shares his own story about his extremely liberal mother’s reaction when he dated a Black woman:
        • “If you get married and have children, you will change my bloodline forever.” (21:27)
    • Real talk: What we preach and what we do don’t always align, especially around family.

3. Another Case of The One That Got Away: Summertime Sweethearts

(Begins at 21:44, main reveal at 28:36)

• Julie’s Story:
  • She shares about Ben, her childhood sweetheart from Pennsylvania summers, whom she hasn’t seen or contacted in eight years.
    • They were first kisses/first everythings, reunited only via the show’s help.
    • “He was my first kiss. He was my first just everything...Every summer, you know, we couldn't wait to see each other...” (22:38)
  • Hosts joke about their “country time lemonade commercial” romance with plenty of Hallmark movie references (23:29-24:20).
• Live Reunion with Ben, Twist Ending:
  • Ben, now living in Nashville and openly gay, plans to visit Atlanta for Pride weekend.
  • He gently tells Julie that their paths have diverged, but he cherishes their shared memories:
    • D: “...let's say I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that I am coming to Atlanta. The bad news is. I'm a big old fag.” (28:36)
  • Julie responds with grace, albeit surprise:
    • C: “Yeah, I guess he isn't the one that got away, but I'm happy for you in the relationship and…Wow.” (29:35)
  • The two agree to meet as friends during his trip. The exchange is heartfelt, funny, and poignant, highlighting growth, self-acceptance, and evolving definitions of love and connection.
    • B: “Upon hearing that for the first time, I guess you probably never saw that coming.”
    • C: “No, I didn’t.” (29:27-29:31)
    • A: “He’s the one that really got away.” (29:33)
  • Julie shows real composure and kindness:
    • “He is someone that's really special to me...as much as I'm a little bit blown away and have to process this, I'm still really happy for him.” (31:39)
  • The show wraps the segment with jokes about the unpredictability of love and relationships.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You have to enter a name for every ticket you buy.” (Talk about how event ticketing info could lead them to Angela) (05:23)
• “We’re not finding her twice for you, because then you’re just dumb.” (11:06)
• “You only get the kids four days a month. Can you not just see her for four days a month?” (15:20)
• “Isn't it different when the whole situation is you?...when it’s in, like Bert said, your own backyard, you have a totally different reaction to things.” (20:45)
• “If you get married and have children, you will change my bloodline forever.” (21:27)
• “The bad news is. I’m a big old fag.” (28:36)
• “He’s the one that really got away.” (29:33)
• “He is someone that's really special to me...I'm still really happy for him.” (31:39)

Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 00:30 | Jody’s lost-phone-number love story starts | | 03:14 | Recap of previous attempts to find Angela | | 09:00 | Angela joins live – the reunion | | 11:00 | Jody & Angela get each other's numbers | | 13:23 | Topic: Exes’ new partners around kids | | 14:15 | Theresa's wild Hooters story | | 16:11 | Sarah: Ex-husband comes out, new challenges | | 17:23 | Kim: Divorce attorney/new girlfriend drama | | 19:04 | Laura: Racial issues and custody | | 21:27 | Bert’s personal family-race anecdote | | 21:44 | Julie’s “one that got away” story starts | | 26:39 | Ben joins the call—eight years later | | 28:36 | Ben comes out; update on his life | | 31:39 | Julie’s gracious reaction and wrap-up |

Tone and Delivery

The show balances comedic, zany group dynamics with moments of genuine empathy, keeping things brisk with punchy one-liners and respectful pauses where necessary. The hosts' realness—both in their encouragement and gentle ribbing—makes even tough or awkward moments accessible for listeners.

In Summary

This episode highlights why The Bert Show is so beloved: ordinary people, extraordinary stories, and humor-laced honesty about life’s messy bits. Whether tracking down a lost connection or hashing out family drama in the wake of divorce, the team navigates tender territory with plenty of laughs, insight, and humanity.

For those who missed it: Expect entertainment, reflection, and a reminder that in love (and co-parenting), anything can—and probably will—happen.