The Bert Show – Vault: 2nd Date Update – Abe & Amanda

Release Date: October 31, 2025
Format: Morning radio panel (Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, et al.)
Episode Theme:
Revisiting a classic “2nd Date Update” with Abe and Amanda – diving into the complexities and awkwardness of dating (and breakups) within a shared workplace, featuring candid revelations, drama, and classic Bert Show humor.

Episode Overview

In this “Vault” episode, The Bert Show crew brings back a memorable Second Date Update call featuring two coworkers, Amanda and Abe. Amanda wants to know why Abe ghosted her after a great first date. The call unravels layers of office politics, jealousy, and rumors as Abe explains what really happened—and why he’d rather pursue someone Amanda once managed (and fired!). The group navigates the minefield with plenty of direct questions, banter, and cringey office gossip—all in their trademark lively, humorous style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene: Amanda & Abe’s Great Date

• Amanda’s confusion: She recounts to the hosts (01:45-02:36) that she and Abe, coworkers from different offices, spent a fabulous six-hour date involving dinner, drinks, and a little romance (“little kissy, kissy, little make out, make out” – [02:18], Host C).
• Abe’s change of heart: Although Abe told Amanda at the end of the night, “We’ll have to do this again sometime” ([02:31], Host C), he didn’t return her follow-up calls.

2. The Confrontation: Abe Joins the Call

• Abe’s initial recap: Abe admits to the good time, emphasizing they really connected and had fun ([03:35], Abe).
• Cut-to-the-chase moment: The panel urges Abe to “start at the word but” ([03:55], Host D); Abe reveals he had another date the following night—with someone else from the office: Carolyn ([04:10-04:23], Abe).

3. Workplace Web: Amanda, Carolyn, and the Fallout

• Carolyn’s connection: Carolyn, the “other” woman, used to work under Amanda but was let go, allegedly because of Amanda ([05:13-05:22], Abe).
• Abe’s preference: Abe confesses, “I just had a better time going out with Carolyn the next night than I did going out with Amanda the night before” ([05:28], Abe).

4. Rumors, Accusations, and Office Drama

• The “Psycho” label: Abe says, “Amanda got kind of psycho about things…hounding people at work, reading other people’s emails…” ([05:52-06:02], Abe). He claims this information came from someone close to the situation, heavily implying it’s Carolyn ([06:24], Abe).
• Amanda’s rebuttal: Amanda denies any wrongdoing, explaining that Carolyn was fired for “taking things out of other people’s desks.” ([06:41-07:00], Amanda). She counters Abe’s “psycho” accusation by explaining her role as a manager handling theft in the workplace.

5. Who to Believe?

• The hosts’ reactions: The team tries to suss out fact from fiction, with moments of levity and skepticism (“That’s why you don’t dip your pen in the company ink” – [07:14], Host C).
• Amanda’s final word: She warns Abe about trusting Carolyn, “If you're comfortable with going out with a girl and trusting a girl who steals things out of other people’s desks…just wait for her to steal something from you” ([08:11], Amanda).
• Layered accusations: Amanda accuses Carolyn of more questionable behavior: “going with a girl who sleeps with two different guys from our company in the same night” ([08:35], Amanda), which Abe denies knowing.

6. Resolution & Fallout

• Abe and Amanda depart: Both wish each other (awkwardly) well and hang up.
• Amanda reflects: “I guess he’s the kind of guy. I’m just gonna let him go.” ([09:33], Amanda).
• Workplace awkwardness: Amanda shares she’ll have to interact with Abe “like twice a month at least,” dreading the inevitable run-ins ([09:42], Amanda).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Just start your story at the word but.” — (Host D, [03:55])
  Cutting to the heart of the matter in typical Bert Show style.

• “The thing about Carolyn is that Carolyn used to work for Amanda. Okay?” — (Abe, [05:14])
  The office connection is revealed.

• “Amanda got kind of psycho about things, if you really want to know the truth.” — (Abe, [05:52])
  The “psycho” accusation that fuels the main drama.

• “If he's talking about pounding someone at work because they're taking things out of other people's desks...I had to let Carolyn go.” — (Amanda, [06:41])
  Amanda gives her side of why Carolyn was fired.

• “That’s why you don’t dip your pen in the company ink.” — (Host C, [07:14])
  Summary of the lesson for all, with classic Bert Show wit.

• “If you want to make this choice, that's up to you. But I'm going to tell you...just wait for her to steal something from you.” — (Amanda, [08:11])
  Amanda’s pointed warning to Abe.

• “Well, have fun at the Christmas party this year, okay?” — (Amanda, [08:43])
  A perfectly delivered stinger about the awkward times ahead.

• “Oh gosh, I'm dreading that. I guess it'll be—we see each other like twice a month at least.” — (Amanda, [09:42])
  The inevitable return to real-office awkwardness.

Key Timestamps

• 01:45-02:36 — Amanda recounts the first date and confusion over being ghosted
• 02:47-03:16 — Abe joins the call, initial pleasantries
• 04:02-04:23 — Abe discloses his date with Carolyn
• 05:13-05:28 — Abe explains Carolyn’s office history and why he prefers her
• 05:52-06:02 — Abe makes the "psycho" accusation
• 06:41-07:00 — Amanda responds, explaining Carolyn’s firing for theft
• 08:11-08:35 — Amanda warns Abe, warns of trust issues, and hints at further Carolyn drama
• 09:33-09:49 — Amanda resigns herself to moving on and anticipates future workplace awkwardness

Tone and Style

• Original Language & Tone: Fast-paced, lively, and irreverent, with panelists jumping in with quick takes and banter.
• Colorful and candid: No one shies away from direct questions or tough truths; each speaker brings humor and honesty.
• Engaging, reality-confessional style: The hosts and callers air out the messiness of workplace romance with a mix of empathy and comedic detachment.

Conclusion

This Second Date Update delivers classic Bert Show content—real-life drama, workplace intrigue, conflicting perspectives, and sharp comedic timing. By the end, listeners are equally entertained and relieved they’re not caught in this kind of office dating debacle themselves. Amanda gets some closure, Abe gets roasted, and both (maybe) learn a lesson about mixing work and romance.