The Bert Show

Vault: Did Wendy Get Her Mojo Back?

Date: February 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode centers on Wendy’s quest to “find her mojo” and break her pattern of seeming overly eager in dating situations. The Bert Show team reviews Wendy's weekend challenge—avoiding texting guys she’s interested in, especially after having a few drinks—to see if she could focus on reclaiming her confidence and curb desperate behaviors. The segment blends humor, self-deprecation, and honest group reflection on modern dating habits, with cast members checking in on Wendy’s progress, setbacks, and the enabling or nurturing behaviors among friends.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Wendy’s Weekend Assignment: No Desperate Texting

• Challenge Recap: Wendy is tasked with not texting guys she’s interested in the entire weekend, a direct attempt to avoid appearing desperate and to regain her “mojo.”
• Temptation & Accountability: Wendy admits her tendency to reply immediately to texts from men she likes. Melissa physically takes her phone to help her resist temptation.

  "I could see the temptation. I could see the fingers going toward the touchpad. And I said, no, give me your phone." – G (02:46)

Friday Night: Mingling Without the Phone

• Successes: Wendy leaves her phone in her bag while out with Sean at the bar, resisting the urge to text.
• New Connections: She meets a new guy and has a good time mingling.
• Technicality: When he texts to check if she got home safe, she replies with a simple, “Yes, I made it home safe.”
• Peer Acceptance: The group decides this reply is acceptable, not a breach of the challenge.

  "That one was legit." – I (04:11)

Saturday Night: Drunk Dial vs. Drunk Text

• Confessions: Wendy admits she did make a drunk dial (just a missed call, no message), but not to the guy she’s most interested in.

  "I did send a drunk dial." – F (04:44)

• Clarification: The group debates whether a missed call counts as breaking the rules or not.
• Texting Timelines: Sunday, when the guy texts her, Wendy waits an hour before responding—a big improvement over her usual pattern of instant replies.

  "I waited an hour. Is that the one you wanted?" – F (05:47)
  "Wow, Wendy, that's a lifetime." – G (05:53)

The Rules of the Chase (And Breaking Them)

• Arguments Over Progress: Some cast members think Wendy did well; others insist she technically failed since she did engage with someone she liked.
• Enabling vs. Nurturing: The group discusses whether women enable desperate behaviors in each other, while men would be more blunt about rule-breaking.

  "Women are pathetic and other women are enablers." – I (07:37)
  "It's not enabling, it's nurturing." – G (09:38)

Modern Dating Dynamics Unpacked

• Debate Over “The Chase”: A lively conversation ensues about whether it’s necessary to “play the game” and keep someone guessing in early dating.

• Wendy’s Reflection: She’s self-aware about being “more gutsy” after having drinks, sending lots of texts that she later questions.

  "I just. I guess I'm more gutsy when I have a couple of drinks, so I usually just send text message after text message because I think it's funny. But I haven't. I didn't do that this weekend." – F (08:34)

• Self-Assessment: Wendy insists she’s only been single a little while, still figuring it out. The group playfully challenges her self-justifications.

  "I've only been single for a little while, so I can't really—" – F (08:55)
  "Well, you've been single since birth or what?" – I (08:58)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Temptation:

  "She took my phone for the morning, and then I had the assignment that I couldn't text boys until today at noon." – F (02:51)

• On Progress:

  "I thought you did pretty good. I did good." – J/F (07:14-07:17)
  "But I didn't do it when I was out." – F (09:56)

• On the Importance of Friendship:

  "Women do nurture each other." – G (09:35)

• On Accountability:

  "Guess what? I know. I have friends." – H (09:33)

• On Dating Self-Awareness:

  "I'm really bad at this." – F (09:10)

Timestamps for Key Moments

• 02:06: Segment begins—Wendy’s commitment to finding her mojo, with Melissa taking her phone.
• 03:13-04:02: Wendy discusses her Friday out, the new guy, and a technicality text.
• 04:44: Admission of drunk dial and breakdown of what counts as a “fail.”
• 05:39-05:56: Wendy details her hour-long delay in texting back—a show of self-control.
• 07:31-08:12: Hot debate over enabling, reinforcing, or nurturing each other in dating.
• 08:34: Wendy honestly explains her usual (more impulsive) approach to texting after drinks.
• 09:10-09:38: Self-reflection on dating pitfalls and the group’s playful challenge to her excuses.

Conclusion

Did Wendy get her mojo back? The cast finds she made progress—mingling, keeping her phone tucked away, and showing discipline with delayed responses. However, technicalities and well-intentioned enabling mean she didn’t fully stick to the no-texting assignment. The segment closes with good-humored accountability and affirmations that Wendy’s mindset is moving in the right direction—and that real friends keep you honest, even if they also make room for your small victories.