The Bert Show: Vault - 2nd Date Update: Anna & Mark

Original Air Date: October 29, 2025
Host: Bert, with co-hosts Melissa, Lindsey, Knox, and others

Episode Overview

In this classic "2nd Date Update" edition of The Bert Show, the cast assists listener Anna by reaching out to Mark—a man she’d enjoyed a romantic and eventful first date with but never heard from again. The episode dives into the awkward aftermath as Bert and the team unravel Anna and Mark's story live on air, leading to a jaw-dropping reveal about Anna’s personal life. The tone throughout is direct, playful, but builds into a surprisingly raw exchange about honesty, promises, and responsibility.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Anna’s First Date with Mark (01:48–04:42)

• Anna describes meeting Mark at a Braves game, followed by a week of phone calls and finally a "wonderful" first date at The Harvest restaurant.
• Mark impressed Anna by bringing her a yellow rose and choosing a fancy venue.
• The evening continues to Smith’s Bar to see Mark’s friend’s band, then onto an afterparty—eventually leading back to Mark’s place. Anna and Mark end up spending the night together.
• Anna reports Mark left her a thoughtful voicemail expressing interest in a second date.
• Despite promising to call again, Mark goes silent, confusing Anna.

2. Anna’s Search for Answers (04:42–06:33)

• Anna recounts running into Mark’s bandmate, who acts oddly and hints that Anna should know why Mark hasn’t called. Anna denies knowing the reason.

3. The Live Call With Mark (06:33–08:50)

• Bert and the team conference-call Mark, revealing Anna is on the line.
• Mark is initially cagey but agrees to explain himself on air.
• Tension grows as Anna insists a man should call after making such a promise.

"So you're under the impression that if someone makes a promise, they should... If they say they're going to do something, that they should uphold that."
— Mark (07:42)

4. The Truth Comes Out: Anna Is Married (08:50–09:39)

• Mark drops the bombshell: "Anna, you're married" (08:09).
• Anna confirms it after brief hesitation ("Well, yeah." 08:11).
• The studio erupts in disbelief and direct questioning.
• Anna explains her husband ignores her and she feels neglected; she claims her husband "has no time for me whatsoever" (08:56).

5. Mark’s Discovery & Perspective (09:39–10:14)

• Mark explains he learned of Anna’s marriage from a party guest who knew her husband.
• He expresses disappointment and disgust: “It's disrespectful. It's sad.” (11:13).

6. Anna’s Rationalizations & The Team’s Reactions (10:14–11:23)

• Anna implies her husband's neglect justifies her actions.
• Melissa and Bert challenge Anna’s logic, pointing out the hypocrisy.

"How about when you promise to love him monogamously? When you were under God exchanging rings and vows. Wasn't that a promise? You just broke a promise. Hello?"
— Melissa (10:45)

• Anna responds, “I did mean that then.” (11:00)
• Mark cuts the confrontation short and leaves the call ("I'll let her live with this now." 11:29).
• The show wraps up the segment, still reeling from Anna’s omission.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Anna, you're married." — Mark (08:09)

  • The episode’s defining moment, which catches listeners and the studio off-guard.

• "You like set us up. I mean, you did. You totally set us up." — Bert (11:32)

  • Bert chastises Anna for not disclosing her marriage before going public.

• "Wasn't that a promise? You just broke a promise. Hello?" — Melissa (10:45)

• "I deserve to have, you know, to have a life too. And since my husband doesn't want to be a part of my life, then maybe somebody else does." — Anna (11:15)

  • Anna tries to justify her actions, sparking further criticism.

• "This can't be the first time, is it? Come on, now, be honest." — Bert (10:06)

  • The hosts imply Anna may have cheated before, but Anna won’t directly admit it.

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:48 | Bert introduces Anna and starts the story | | 02:13–03:56 | Anna describes first date and night with Mark | | 03:59–04:42 | Anna recounts Mark’s message after the date | | 04:53–05:36 | Anna’s odd conversation with Mark’s musician friend | | 06:33–08:09 | Live call with Mark, initial tension | | 08:09 | Mark reveals Anna is married | | 08:56 | Anna’s explanation about her marriage | | 09:39–10:14 | Mark shares how he found out the truth | | 10:14–11:00 | Anna, Melissa, and Bert’s heated exchange on promises | | 11:29 | Mark departs; Bert’s closing remarks |

Episode Tone & Takeaways

The episode is both humorous and unflinchingly direct. The hosts and listeners are taken aback by Anna’s omission. While Anna seeks closure (and pardon), the hosts underscore the concepts of honesty and accountability in relationships. The segment stands out for its open clash of perspectives and candid real-time revelations, making it a memorable, dramatic "2nd Date Update."