Podcast Summary: The Bert Show

Episode: Vault: 2nd Date Update – Oden & Wendy
Date: October 27, 2025
Host(s): Bert Show Cast – Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and more
Key Guests: Odin (Caller), Wendy (Off-Air), Simone (Wendy’s Roommate/Liaison)

Overview:

This “Vault: 2nd Date Update” episode focuses on classic Bert Show territory: dissecting the trials and mysteries of modern dating—specifically, why one participant (Wendy) didn’t return the calls of her recent date (Odin). The episode is loaded with the cast’s signature banter, quick-witted humor, and a no-holds-barred approach to uncomfortable truths, all with the intention of getting closure (or at least clarity).

Main Discussion Points & Insights

Setting the Scene & Problem Introduction

• Odin's Recap of the Date (01:57–02:15):
  • Odin took Wendy to the Sundial for a four-to-five-hour great date, investing in connection and believing the experience warranted a second meeting.
    • “It was like four or five hours.” — Odin [02:06]
    • “There’s absolutely no reason why there should not have been a follow-up date, correct?” — Host [02:08]
• Odin is perplexed as to why Wendy has not returned his three post-date calls.

Introducing Wendy’s Roommate as Liaison

• Unexpected Spokesperson (02:32–02:49):
  • Instead of Wendy, her roommate Simone answers, explaining Wendy is present but does not wish to talk on air.
  • The hosts bust out their jokes about Simone's New York accent versus Wendy’s Mississippi roots, likening the household to a sitcom (03:02–03:06).
• Simone assumes the role of “liaison” to relay Wendy’s feelings.

Unpacking Wendy’s Decision Not to Respond

• Simone Delivers the (Brutal) Truth (03:16–03:56):
  • Simone candidly reveals the main concern: Wendy (and apparently others) thinks Odin might be gay and is simply “putting up this huge facade by continuing to call her.”
    • “She feels like maybe he should have laid off after the first call... she’s kind of fed up with him calling all the time.” — Simone [03:23]
    • “Wendy kind of feels like he’s gay and that he’s sort of putting up this huge facade by continuing to call her.” — Simone [04:02]
  • The hosts quickly acknowledge that these accusations “never end well.” [04:15]

Simone’s Evidence: The “Gay Radar” List

• Detailed “Theory” Breakdown:
  • Frequent mentions of Backstreet Club—a famous LGBTQ+ venue. [04:35]
    • “He was continuously talking about going to Backstreet Club. And there’s nobody that I know that wants to be even near there unless for some big soiree with her gay friends.” — Simone [04:35]
  • Praises for drag queens, living in Midtown, having two male roommates, and specifically, the presence of two French poodles—all become “clues” fueling the assumption. [04:58–05:24]
    • “This is the clincher for me that he has two French poodles.” — Simone [05:24]
  • The kicker: Odin didn’t make a significant physical move at date’s end, which, to Wendy, solidified her suspicion.

Hosts and Odin Respond

• Banter and Defending the Innocent:
  • Hosts riff on the flaws in the “gay radar” checklist:
    • “There are plenty of straight people that dance there.” — Host [04:51]
    • “Just because he has poodles, lives in midtown and goes to Backstreet doesn’t make him gay.” — Host [06:10]
  • Odin clarifies the poodles belong to a roommate named Andy. [06:39]
  • Host: “So they’re not yours.”
    Odin: “Yeah, no.” [06:46]
  • Odin stands his ground, stating: “No, I’m not gay. I might be bisexual. No, I’m not bisexual.” [07:16–07:22, tongue-in-cheek tone]
  • On not making a big move: Odin “didn’t want to be obnoxious.” [05:57]
  • Hosts joke about maybe he just needs “a more masculine woman.” [08:02]

Further Clarification and Wrap-Up

• Has Odin experienced this before?

  • “Not really. No. I mean, I’m gay because I’m friendly or whatever.” — Odin, dryly [07:36]
  • Asked if he’s effeminate, Odin shrugs: “Maybe a little bit. I mean, I’m not a big athlete.” [07:45]

• Simone Confirms Wendy’s Sentiment:

  • “This is exactly what she told me. She’s been talking about it all week. Every time he calls, she’s like, why is he calling again?” — Simone [08:20]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Simone’s straight-shooting style kept listeners riveted:
  • “She kind of feels like he’s putting on this huge facade... he pretty much outed it himself from what I heard on the date.” — Simone [04:21]
  • “This is the clincher for me... he has two French poodles.” — Simone [05:24]
• Odin’s exasperated innocence:
  • “If you found a place for 400 bucks in Midtown, you know, and it’s with two guys, what’s the big deal, you know, it doesn’t mean I’m gay.” — Odin [06:27]
• Hosts inject signature humor:
  • “It’s not like you’re a flight attendant or something where it’s a sure thing.” — Host [07:02]
  • “Maybe you just need a more masculine woman.” — Host [08:02]

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | Participants | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | 01:44 | Odin’s reason for calling: intro to his dilemma | Host, Odin | | 02:27 | Attempting to reach Wendy—Simone steps in | Host, Simone | | 03:52 | Direct question: What did Odin do wrong? | Host, Simone | | 04:02 | Simone: “Wendy kind of feels like he’s gay…” | Simone | | 04:35 | Simone lists out Odin’s “gay radar” markers | Simone | | 05:24 | The poodle moment—humorous and pivotal | Simone | | 06:06 | Odin clarifies living situation and poodles | Odin, Hosts | | 07:16 | Odin’s sexuality dissected—clear statement | Odin, Hosts | | 08:04 | The humorous “need a more masculine woman” bit | Hosts, Simone | | 08:20 | Simone confirms Wendy’s feelings as the last word | Simone |

Tone & Style

• Candid, irreverent, and honest: The hosts and Simone don’t shy away from addressing stereotypes but do so with a balance of directness and levity.
• Supportive but humorous: The show underscores the silliness of drawing conclusions from stereotypes while letting the situation unfold with empathy for both Oden and Wendy.

Conclusion

In true Bert Show fashion, this “2nd Date Update” delivered realness, humor, and the relatable messiness of dating—a scenario where miscommunication, assumptions, and stereotypes derailed what one person thought was a terrific date.
Simone’s bold honesty, Odin’s bemused protestations, and the hosts’ trademark wisecracks kept the episode light (despite the potentially touchy subject), ultimately highlighting how quickly first impressions and rumors can spiral out of control in the dating world.