The Bert Show

Full Show PT 3: Wednesday, April 1 [Vault]
Original Air Date: April 1, 2026

Episode Overview

Part 3 of The Bert Show’s Full Show from the "Vault" dives into a series of lively, unscripted conversations with hosts Bert, Charlie, Dana, Jen, and Greg, as well as several callers. The main topics are:

• A wild "Ambien amnesia" confession/advice segment
• The controversy over dog adoption agency contracts
• A deep debate about "financial infidelity" in relationships
• A light-hearted interview with actor Hugh Jackman

The episode is characterized by its candid, conversational tone and engaging interplay between hosts and callers.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Ambien Amnesia and Advice Drama

[01:00–09:15]

Discussion Points:

• Bert reads a letter to "Dear Prudence" about a man who, after doubling his antidepressant and mixing up prescriptions, takes two Ambien, blacks out, and allegedly has an affair without remembering it.
• The cast debates the plausibility of this story, especially the claim of finding himself at a stranger's house.
• Listeners and sleep experts call in sharing similar "Ambien sleepwalking" experiences, confirming behaviors like driving and cooking while asleep.

Memorable Quotes:

• Bert: "We get calls all the time from people on Ambien... They woke up the next morning, and they're like, hamburger wrappers around them." (02:09)
• Caller Laura: "Ambien is called, like, the truth medicine... whatever’s been on the back of your mind... can cause you to do certain things that you wouldn't think you would do while on that medication." (06:30)
• Co-host Charlie: "So what advice are you giving our horny sleepwalker?" (07:08)
• Dear Prudence’s Advice (read by Bert): "...you need to keep the other woman from contacting you and asking for further services. Call her and try to explain... you accidentally mixed up your medicine... Do not tell your wife." (08:00)

Timestamps:

• [01:00] Story introduction and background
• [04:41] Debate about facts vs. speculation
• [06:30] Call from Laura about Ambien’s effects
• [09:15] Sleep tech expert calls in

2. Dog Adoption Agency Dispute

[13:55–28:26]

Discussion Points:

• Return to a listener, Lisa's, story about a rescue agency threatening to reclaim her family’s adopted dog due to missing an obedience class stipulated in their contract.
• The cast unpacks the strictness of shelter and rescue group policies and the emotional turmoil it can cause adoptive families.
• Lisa shares how advocacy from friends and family influenced the outcome, leading the agency to allow her to keep the dog—with the condition she take the class.
• Debate ensues about whether to reveal the name of the agency on-air, balancing transparency and Lisa's family’s safety.

Memorable Quotes:

• Lisa (caller/mother): “She [the agency director] put in an email that she didn’t care about our family or my children, only the dog... it just doesn’t seem like a safe situation.” (20:00)
• Co-host Jen: “There are so many animals in shelters... and this woman is going to be this way because of an obedience class. Get a life, lady.” (24:03)
• Co-host Charlie: "We wrap up with Lisa today... tell the woman that we are without a doubt gonna identify the agency at this time tomorrow... Give her one last chance." (27:14)

Timestamps:

• [13:55] Recap of Lisa’s situation
• [18:12] Lisa details frantic family efforts to keep their dog
• [21:40] Bert and Lisa discuss naming the agency
• [24:31] Listener Nicole urges transparency for the sake of other adopters
• [28:09] Plans to give the agency a chance to respond

3. Financial Infidelity: Secret Savings in Relationships

[28:43–40:55]

Discussion Points:

• The hosts discuss whether hiding money from one’s spouse or partner constitutes a breach of trust equivalent to cheating.
• Callers share stories of secret stashes ranging from $50k to nearly $1 million, with varied justifications (inheritance, security, distrust).
• The debate covers both ethical and practical dimensions—what counts as infidelity, gender dynamics, the right to personal accounts, agreements vs. secrecy.

Memorable Quotes:

• Bert: “For me, like, financial infidelity like this would be just as bad as sexual infidelity.” (28:43)
• Caller Alicia: “A little over 50 grand... You just never know. I have two little ones and I have to watch out for my kids.” (30:44)
• Bert: “That $50,000 to me would speak louder than her words would.” (31:50)
• Co-host Jen: “You should never stay in a relationship or be stuck in a relationship because of money.” (32:50)
• Bert (about a news story): “A dentist is suing Chase bank to recover the more than $150,000 she said she had to share with her hubby after a bank employee let it slip...” (38:51)

Timestamps:

• [28:43] Introduction to financial infidelity
• [30:44] Alicia shares her hidden inheritance
• [33:16] Callers with secret accounts
• [38:51] Real-life legal case about hidden accounts

4. Celebrity Interview: Hugh Jackman

[41:18–48:44]

Discussion Points:

• The Burt Show interviews Hugh Jackman about his career versatility, celebrity status, experience with movie fans, and approachability.
• Highlights include Jackman’s openness about his strengths (“I suck at DIY!”), humility about being named Sexiest Man Alive, and affection for interacting with the public.
• Jackman shares a personal story about chasing autographs as a kid and how that makes him receptive to fans as an adult.

Memorable Quotes:

• Hugh Jackman: “The only thing handy about me, my wife says, is that I'm close by.” (42:18)
• Jackman (on fame): “At the end of the day, we're dressing up and pretending to be someone else... If you're going too long where it's not fun, you're probably heading down the wrong track.” (45:06)
• Jackman: “You want an autograph? Just come up and say, ‘my son wants it’—you got it.” (47:27)

Timestamps:

• [41:18] Jackman joins the show
• [42:13] His biggest weakness: DIY
• [44:12] On embracing the Wolverine role
• [44:20] On being named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
• [45:06] Hollywood’s seriousness
• [47:02] Jackman on fan access and autographs
• [48:35] Interview wrap-up

Notable Quotes & Highlights

• “Hard to believe... the pharmaceutical industry has already solved two of our most vexing problems: how to get men to do weekend chores, and how to induce attractive strangers to have sex with you while being able to swear you haven’t cheated.” — Bert reading ‘Dear Prudence’ (08:00)
• “If you adopt an animal, it becomes your child and it's your dog... certain agencies need to let go.” — Dana (16:33)
• “I think it's just insurance.” — Dana, on women keeping secret savings accounts (32:15)
• “If we agree or not agree, if that’s the way we decide to go as a couple, I'm cool with that.” — Bert (29:26)
• “Come on. At the end of the day, we're dressing up and pretending to be someone else... life's meant to be fun.” — Hugh Jackman (45:06)

Episode Flow & Tone

The episode deftly moves from wild personal confessions and ethical debates to lighter celebrity banter, maintaining a relatable and humorous tone. The candid exchanges and listener participation create a real sense of inclusion and authenticity, true to the show’s “we’re all in this together” vibe.

For New Listeners:

This episode is a quintessential taste of The Bert Show—irreverent, real, funny, and willing to dive deep into both listener drama and cast confessions, before wrapping it all up with A-list wit courtesy of Hugh Jackman. Perfect for fans of lively morning radio and pop-culture savvy dialogue.

Quick Reference

| Segment | Start Time | Key Moments | |-------------------------------:|:----------:|:----------------------------------------| | Ambien Amnesia | 01:00 | Medication confession, wild calls | | Dog Adoption Controversy | 13:55 | Agency threats, family stress | | Financial Infidelity | 28:43 | Hiding money, listener stashes | | Hugh Jackman Interview | 41:18 | Career, DIY confessions, fan stories |