Vault: Find Ex-Fiancee (Pt 2)

Summary

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The Bert Show: "Vault: Find Ex-Fiancee (Pt 2)"

Date: October 30, 2025
Host: Pionaire Podcasting
Main Cast: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, and the Bert Show Cast

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Episode Overview

This episode revisits a classic Bert Show segment where the team reconnects exes live on-air. The focus here is on James, who asks the show to help him reach out to his ex-fiancée Nicole. Years ago, Nicole left James because she didn’t see a promising future together. Now, successful and thriving, James wonders if a rekindled relationship could be in the cards. The conversation unfolds honestly, with both parties sharing their growth and, ultimately, stark differences in what they’re looking for in a partner.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. Reunion Setup & Background

[02:15–03:13]

• Recap of Part 1: The host summarizes that James and Nicole had a great relationship but split up when Nicole doubted James’ prospects. Now, James claims to have turned his life around.
• The Bert Show sets up a live call between James and Nicole, then steps back to let them reconnect naturally.

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2. Catching Up: Where James & Nicole Are Now

[03:00–03:41]

• Nicole: Works as a customer service manager for a regional bank and is focused on personal growth.
  • “I’m trying to get my stuff together. But life’s good.” – Nicole [03:00]
• James: Proudly shares career progression.
  • “I run 11 stores now in Atlanta...things are really looking up.” – James [03:41]

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3. Material Expectations & Honest Confessions

[03:59–05:23]

• James jokes about the improvement in his life (“Full fledged baseball cap with mesh!” [03:32]), then reveals his new (but slightly dated) Lexus.
• Nicole’s honesty takes center stage:
  • “I’m looking for a brother who has a Lexus in the new millennium. Shallow, but that’s what I need.” – Nicole [04:54]
• She emphasizes wanting someone with more material stability, which she didn’t see in James—even now.

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4. James Pleads for Another Chance

[05:25–06:04]

• James pushes for a second chance, noting potential future success.
  • “Another year, I might get two or three more stores...the sky’s the limit. But I think we should at least get together and just have a drink.” – James [05:25]
• Nicole, while caring, stands by her reasons for leaving.
  • “Call me shallow, call me materialistic, but that is who I am. Why should I sacrifice that?” – Nicole [05:58]

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5. Relationship Dealbreakers & Closing Thoughts

[06:04–07:21]

• Nicole sets out the upper limit for her expectations.
  • “I’m looking for the brother that’s pulling in 120 [thousand]. I need a brother who can flip it…wear Timberlands one day and a tux the next.” – Nicole [06:05]
• The hosts express their shock and try to mediate, but Nicole is firm.
• James, though disappointed, remains gracious.
  • “You guys don’t know what we had. Man, oh man.” – James [07:08]
  • “I can’t help it. Sting me and swell me up. I don’t know.” – James, jokingly referencing his willingness to get hurt for love [07:14]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You could have made a mistake when you let me go.” – James [03:41]
• “But see, I’m looking…that is the problem. Okay? I love him…James, you know I love you, probably always will, but I’m looking for a brother who has a Lexus in the new millennium.” – Nicole [04:54]
• “Call me shallow, call me materialistic, but that is who I am.” – Nicole [05:58]
• “You guys don’t know what we had. Man, oh man.” – James [07:08]
• Host’s playful warning: “James, you are walking into a hornets’ nest.” [07:11]
• Light-hearted ending with both clearly caring, but also clearly mismatched in priorities.

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Important Timestamps

• [02:15] – Recap of Part 1 and the call setup
• [03:00] – Nicole updates on her life
• [03:41] – James boasts about career success
• [04:22] – James’ “Lexus” reveal
• [04:54] – Nicole’s honest take on what she wants in a partner
• [05:25] – James asks for another shot
• [06:04] – Nicole’s dealbreaker: financial expectations
• [07:08] – James’ emotional closing thoughts

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Tone & Style

The conversation is lively, playful, and candid, with moments of humor counterbalancing real vulnerability. The hosts let the former couple’s chemistry (and conflict) shine, stepping in with light commentary that echoes the audience’s probable reactions—equal parts amusement and astonishment.

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Summary

“Vault: Find Ex-Fiancee (Pt 2)” is a classic Bert Show blend of real-life drama and morning-show banter. It’s a raw and revealing exploration of how past relationships, ambition, and material expectations can collide years down the road. The segment closes with both parties staying true to themselves, reminding listeners that sometimes, love really isn’t enough—especially when priorities don't align.

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Transcript

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[James]

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[Narrator]

This is the Birch show, so if you missed part one of Find My fiance James calls us up. He and Nicole had this great relationship. They even got engaged. But she decided his future wasn't looking so great. But now, a couple years later, things are going great in James life. And he wanted us to find Nicole and let her know, look, you can come on back now. Cause things are going really, really well. So we did. We found her. Hey, James, you want to say hi to Nicole?

[James]

Hey, Nicole.

[Nicole]

Hi, James. How you been?

[James]

I've been great. I've been fantastic. How have you been?

[Nicole]

I've been really good. I've been really good. You know, things are so.

[James]

What's been going on?

[Narrator]

We're just going to sit back and let this one take a life of its own. Go ahead, you guys. Just pretend we're not here.

[Nicole]

You know, I am. You know, I'm doing all right. I'm a customer service manager, regional bank down here. And you know, I'm trying to get my stuff together. But life's good.

[Narrator]

Nicole, James was telling us that really the reason why you guys split up was because you really didn't feel like his life was heading in a successful direction. And he called us yesterday. You know, things have changed a little bit in his life now. Right, James?

[James]

That's right, Nicole.

[Capital One Bank Guy]

He has gone from paper hat to.

[James]

Full fledged baseball cap with mesh. That's right.

[Nicole]

Well, congratulations. Congratulations.

[James]

I run 11 stores now in Atlanta. 11 stores in the Atlanta area all throughout the. And, you know, things are really looking up. You know, I think. I think you. You could. You think you could have made a mistake when you let me go.

[Nicole]

I mean, maybe. I don't know, James, but at the time, it wasn't what I needed. You know, let's be real about this. We're on the radio.

[James]

I know, I know. You were constantly talking about money and all that stuff, and now I have the money. I'm living large now. Hey, James Teller.

[Capital One Bank Guy]

What?

[James]

You're driving.

[Narrator]

Yeah. What'd you drive up to work in today?

[James]

Hey, boo, I'm driving a Lexus now.

[Nicole]

You are not.

[James]

I'm driving a Lexus fat leather. Okay? A black Lexus.

[T-Mobile Announcer]

Listen, Nicole.

[James]

Black Corinthian leather inside CD player.

[Nicole]

All right, well, what year is it? What year is it? What make, model is it?

[James]

It's a 97.

[Narrator]

Oh, no.

[Nicole]

See, you can't come to me talking about A Lexus when it's five years old, James.

[James]

But it's not the Nova. I was driving in Virginia.

[Nicole]

I know, but see, I'm looking. That is the problem. Okay? I love him. If whoever's listening. James, you know I love you, probably always will, but I'm looking for a brother who has Alexis in the new millennium. I'm not saying you haven't done all right by yourself, but I have. Shallow, but that's what I need.

[Narrator]

She has definitely been down in Atlanta more than a year.

[James]

Oh, my God. Wow. Hey, Nicole, look, look. Okay, check this out. Another year, I might get two or three more stores. I might make about, you know, 65 or 70, and from there, the sky's the limit. But I think we should at least just get together and just have a drink and talk and, you know, try to light this candle again.

[Nicole]

James, you know, you're a nice man. You're a nice man and you're a.

[Narrator]

Decent man, but I'm about to let you down.

[James]

You're a nice man and a decent man.

[Nicole]

I mean, call me shallow, call me materialistic, but that is who I am. Why should I sacrifice that?

[Narrator]

Are you being serious?

[Nicole]

That's who I am. I'm looking for the brother that's pulling in 120. I need a brother who can flip it, you know, he can wear Timberlands one day and he can have on a tux the next day. You understand what I'm saying? That's what I'm looking for.

[James]

Well, give me a few more years and four or five more stores.

[Nicole]

I have to wait. I mean, I like you, the world, whoever's listening down here in atl, love him, but he can't support me.

[Narrator]

I mean, you can live forever and ever with this guy, happily ever after. And because he doesn't have a 2002 and he's not making $100,000, you're not going to see him again.

[Nicole]

I know what I want, okay?

[Narrator]

Hold on.

[James]

Hey, you changed, Nicole.

[Nicole]

Yes.

[James]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

Wow. James, I mean, I don't know what to tell you, man.

[James]

Well, thanks, you guys. I appreciate the try anyways. And, Nicole, can we. Hey, Nicole, can we at least give James your number? Can we get some coffee or something and just talk and catch up?

[Narrator]

I don't know why you didn't want to do that. I mean, do what you want, but I don't even know why you'd want to get involved. But go ahead, you know?

[Nicole]

I mean, there's love there. But I need things.

[James]

You guys don't know what we had. Man oh man.

[Narrator]

James, you are. You are walking into a harness nest.

[James]

I can't help it. I'm just sting me and swell me up. I don't know.

[Narrator]

This is the bird show.

[Jeff Bridges]

Morning, Zoe. Got donuts.

[Zoe]

Jeff Bridges, why are you still living above our garage?

[Jeff Bridges]

Well, I dig the mattress and I want to be in a T Mobile commercial like you. Teach me. So.

[James]

Dana.

[Zoe]

Oh no, I'm not really prepared. I couldn't possibly at t mobile get the new iPhone 17 Pro on them. It's designed to be the most powerful iPhone yet and has the ultimate pro camera system.

[Jeff Bridges]

Wow, impressive. Let me try. T Mobile is the best place to get iPhone 17 Pro because they've got the best network.

[T-Mobile Announcer]

Nice.

[Zoe]

Jeffrey, you heard them.

[Jeff Bridges]

T Mobile is the best place to.

[James]

Get the new iPhone 17 Pro on.

[Narrator]

Us with eligible traded in any condition.

[Jeff Bridges]

So what are we having for launch?

[Zoe]

Dude, my work here is done.

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[Nicole]

Are you ready to get spicy?

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These Doritos Golden Sriracha aren't dead. That's spicy.

[Nicole]

Sriracha sounds pretty spicy to me.

[Narrator]

A little spicy, but also tangy and sweet.

[Nicole]

Maybe it's time to turn up the heat.

[Narrator]

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[Nicole]

Spicy but not too spicy.