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Melissa
Melissa, Wendy and Jessica from Jessica Shops.
Wendy
Nobody knows Jessica Shops.
Melissa
What's that?
Wendy
You almost called her Jessica Shops like that was her name.
Jessica
Some people really think, oh my God, her last name is Shops. That is so neat.
Melissa
What a coincidence that she got into that industry, right? Jessica does more shopping around this town than anybody I know, so she should be able to help you exactly. Like pinpoint what a great present for your girlfriend or your wife is and we'll get you off the hook here. I'm finding myself in the exact same places here. I'm not going to ask you guys for advice because I feel like if I do that without being on the voice disguiser, then it takes away from the credit if I take your advice. That's why I'm putting all these dudes on the voice disguiser. You know what I'm saying?
Caller - Sean
Yeah.
Jessica
Needs to be your idea.
Melissa
Yes. It has to be your idea as a guy. So none of these guys have requested being on the voice Disguiser. But I'm going to put them on Anyway. Good morning. Q100.
Caller - Sean
Yeah. Hey, this is Sunny.
Caller - Sunny
Okay.
Melissa
Hey, Sonny. All right, so you just tell us what your situation is. You've been married. Are you married, how, for how long, and all that. And they should be able to tell you exactly what might be a great, appropriate Valentine's Day gift.
Caller - Sean
First of all, thank you very much. This is like a community service thing for all the guys out there, so we really need it.
Wendy
So community service obligation.
Melissa
Serious, huh?
Caller - Sean
So I've been married 10 years. We have a wonderful relationship. I got three kids. But one thing I'm always lacking on is, like, gifts and surprises and thoughtfulness, you know? But we got three kids. Basically, what kind of happened to me is my wife kind of wanted to go to the Black Eyed Peas concert, and I think she subtly indicated to me that'd be a nice kind of surprise gift for Valentine, sort of. And I totally missed it. I never even remember the conversation, to be honest with you. And so when he kind of rolled around, she's like, oh, so any tickets or anything coming up? I was like, oh, no, not really. She's like, I thought you were gonna surprise me with Black Eyed Peas tickets together. And so now I'm kind of. She's kind of bummed about it, but, you know, basically, I want to surprise her with something thoughtful and really, that'll kind of, you know, you know, warm up again. She's a wonderful girl. She'll love me regardless. But I just want to do something good for her. You know what I mean?
Jessica
Well, are the black Eyes still in the Southeast or they've moved on? That's what I was just thinking, because they did the first part of their tour is all in the Southeast. So the first thing I thought is that if that's what she specifically asked, then you could surprise her by actually taking her to the concert, wherever they are now, if they're still in the
Wendy
area, to A weekend away.
Caller - Sunny
Yeah.
Jessica
And that way she gets out of town, she doesn't, you know, and the kids are taken care of. So she gets away, and she can relax, and then she gets, you know. And then you can mask it as if you purposely led her to believe you forgot the show here in Atlanta because you wanted to take her out of town for the show where. Wherever it is on Valentine's. There it is.
Melissa
Man.
Jeff
It's a great idea, Melissa.
Caller - Sean
That is a great idea.
Jessica
You ready for that's only if they're still here.
Wendy
You ready for this?
Caller - Sean
Yeah.
Wendy
Saturday night Birmingham.
Jessica
Oh, my goodness.
Melissa
This is done. Our work is done here.
Caller - Sean
I can do this. This will work.
Melissa
All right.
Wendy
And if that doesn't work, next Saturday night.
Caller - Sean
Saturday night.
Wendy
Charlotte.
Caller - Sean
Next Saturday.
Wendy
Yep. Next Saturday is Charlotte this weekend. And if that doesn't work, March 20, Denver, Birmingham.
Jessica
Saturday night, my friend.
Caller - Sean
Hong Kong or Japan or something.
Melissa
All right, Sonny. So there you go, man.
Caller - Sean
All right. Thank you so much, guys.
Melissa
That worked out great. We should just let it go now. We should actually end the segment.
Jessica
I know, but be sure and let her know. Look, I purposely didn't get the Atlanta tickets, and I'm sorry that you had to feel like I neglected you, but I really wanted to surprise you.
Melissa
It's about effort. It's about effort.
Jessica
That's right.
Melissa
Don't let the truth get in the way of a good lie on Valentine's Day.
Wendy
Moussa's very excited about this segment.
Jessica
I am.
Melissa
Sex is on the line this weekend.
Jessica
That's right. I feel like, you know, I've helped their marriage.
Melissa
We will call him Sean. And he is on the voice disguiser. Good morning.
Caller - Sunny
Good morning.
Melissa
How are you?
Caller - Sunny
I'm okay.
Melissa
You just tell us your situation, and with any luck at all, the women will be able to tell you what's a great Valentine's Day present for her.
Caller - Sunny
Okay, well, see, I really don't know what to do because I've been talking to this girl for maybe, I don't know, three weeks or so, she doesn't live in town, and we actually have our first date on Valentine's Day. And so it's kind of a weird situation of what to do for that, because we're not, like, dating dating. We're just, like, you know, we've been talking for several weeks, and, you know, it's been really good. But, you know, we haven't even been on a date, so I'm not even sure what you should do in a situation like that.
Wendy
There are a couple of really high quality webcams because as this relationship progresses and you get more intimate with yourself while you're talking to her, you can see everything really, really clearly.
Melissa
Jessica, you want to help this guy out? Do you have any ideas?
Jessica Shops
Well, the first date is gonna be on Valentine's Day, correct?
Caller - Sunny
Yes. That's great.
Jessica Shops
And so are you planning on, like, going out to dinner, or is that what you're asking? Are you asking, like, what's gonna happen when you actually take her out, or do you have no idea if you even want to take her out?
Caller - Sunny
Well, no, we're taking her. I'M taking her out and I'm going out to dinner. I've already got reservation on a nice restaurant. I'm not really sure, you know, what the standards are. Should I do anything else? Should I buy her something? I really.
Melissa
You should definitely get her a couple of things from Victoria's Secret.
Jessica
No, no, no, no. And wrap the webcam in Victoria's Secret outfit.
Jeff
Come on.
Jessica Shops
I don't know.
Jeff
No, definitely flowers.
Jessica Shops
Maybe flowers and a card. And that is enough. Because you don't want to freak her out. Yeah, that would freak me out. If I went on a date with someone after only three weeks and they got me like a gift. Even if it was a generic gift, like a gift card. That would just be a little weird. I would say maybe just a card, kind of. Maybe even a little humor in there. Nothing too serious and maybe funny card.
Jessica
But one rose. Not a bunch. Just get one rose.
Caller - Sean
Rose.
Jessica
And not a Grab some rose with the card. Because you can get away with the one long stem rose. Because it's Valentine's Day. Because I do think she'd be disappointed if there was no flower involved in her Valentine's Day.
Melissa
Something a little special, but something that doesn't say that you're like, you know, going over the top on it.
Wendy
And change your relationship status on Facebook and print it out and bring it with you.
Jeff
Oh, my God. Don't listen to Jeff.
Wendy
In a relationship.
Jessica Shops
Or put it in a frame.
Wendy
Yes, yes. Frame your Facebook status or Photoshop her in a picture with you. I can do this.
Melissa
Put that underneath the Victoria's Secret.
Wendy
Behind the webcam.
Melissa
Nice.
Jessica Shops
And dress like cupid. Dress like cupid. To the restaurant. Dress like Cupid.
Melissa
Man, we are so on the money with these.
Wendy
Yeah. Why do we even have girls in here?
Melissa
Good morning, Q100.
Caller - Sunny
Hey, what's up?
Melissa
You tell us, man. How long you been going out with this girl? Are you married?
Caller - Sunny
No, no, no, no. Not married. We've been dating for. I think it'll be a year next month. And I mean, things are pretty serious. And I'm just like. It'll be our first Valentine's Day, so I'm just kind of don't want to mess this one up.
Melissa
One year. Okay.
Jessica Shops
One year. I think it's time for the. I think it's time for the photo book.
Jeff
I was gonna say a digital photo album. Cause you know those digital photo frames and then just load them up with yalls favorite pictures throughout the year.
Jessica
Your first year together.
Jeff
Yeah, I think that's cute.
Wendy
That's the new photo book, Jess. If it's not a photo album anymore, it's digital photo frames.
Jeff
Digital photo frames.
Caller - Sunny
I like a photo book because we took a trip. Like, we actually took a trip where we met up in Europe over the past summer.
Jeff
Perfect.
Jessica
But he doesn't have time to do the photo book, though.
Jeff
Yeah. Digital photo frame. Because then you can load them straight from your computer onto the frame, and it still means something because you had to pick out the photos.
Melissa
Yeah. And I think here's the key, too, here, dude. Is that you have to put the pictures in the frame. You can't just give her the album. All the pictures have to be in them because you have to. You know, women want effort, man.
Jessica
Yeah.
Caller - Sunny
I mean, she'd be too disappointed, like, if I don't get, like, jewelry or something.
Jessica
No, no, I think because women like the effort as well as personalization. So I do think this time I agree with the women that with the digital photo frame, like, you just have, you know, your. Was it whatever that you stick into the photo.
Wendy
The USB memory card.
Jessica
The memory card.
Caller - Sunny
Thank you.
Jessica
And. And you. And you can have a card, A really sweet Valentine's Day card. So not the humor this time. It has to be meaningful. Card. And in there, just talk about how much you've enjoyed being with her this first year and more to come, whatever, depending on your seriousness. And then.
Jessica Shops
Yeah.
Jessica
And a reflection. I think it's a great idea. Reflection of your year together.
Jessica Shops
Yeah. Especially if they went on a trip.
Jessica
Yeah.
Jessica Shops
I mean, that's perfect.
Wendy
And something from Victoria's Secret with a webcam wrapped inside.
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Jessica Shops
Delivered.
Jessica
You know, actually, just bring the laptop and show how you've already installed the webcam.
Melissa
Actually put the pictures of all the pictures that you've been taking of her that she didn't know about the last year and put them in the album.
Wendy
If some of the pictures from your trip to Europe are in the style of Erin Andrews, then you do not want to put those in the frame.
Jessica
And look kind of. Here's the peephole section.
Wendy
Oh, this one's not you. This woman was in the hall room across the hall, but I thought she was hot.
Melissa
Here is Jeremy. Good morning. You are on Q100 yellow.
Caller - Sunny
Hello.
Melissa
Go for it.
Caller - Sean
Hey. Me and my girlfriend have probably been together about two years. We've been hitting this up and down on and off patch for about seven, eight months. So it's like a handful of crap.
Jessica
Okay.
Caller - Sean
I want to show her,
Caller - Sunny
you know,
Caller - Sean
how things used to be, that I'm still here and Whatnot. And I didn't have a surprise where I was going to bring her flowers to her work. I texted a friend to find out where she worked and a friend told her.
Jessica
Oh.
Melissa
Oh, why would she do that? Why would she flower block you like that?
Wendy
Because she doesn't want her friend to date that guy.
Jessica
How long have y' all been together?
Caller - Sean
About two years. I mean.
Jessica
And you didn't know where she worked?
Jeff
That's what I was gonna ask.
Caller - Sean
Well, she just got a new job. She got a new job at a psychiatrist office.
Melissa
Okay.
Caller - Sean
And she's only been working there for about a month or so.
Jessica
That's crazy anyway.
Caller - Sean
Really?
Jessica Shops
Okay.
Jessica
Because I still am confused why you didn't know where she worked.
Caller - Sunny
But.
Jessica
Okay, so the friend screwed up the flower.
Melissa
And the flower thing is. Am I right to say the flowers is stand? Like that's not allowed to be the only gift on Valentine's Day. Right.
Jessica
But if it's omitted, it's noticed if you've been together a while.
Melissa
Okay. I think outside of flowers, they're dating two years on and off now. But you are serious about her and you dig her. So, Jess, you don't want to give her any pictures because not all of them are going to be up for good times.
Jessica Shops
Yeah, the picture idea is probably out the lingerie, probably not the webcams.
Wendy
You should bring lingerie to her work.
Jessica Shops
I don't know. Maybe it's time for jewelry at this
Jeff
point to make up.
Jessica Shops
Yeah, nothing major, but just like a token, maybe something.
Melissa
What's token jewelry mean?
Jessica Shops
Well, nothing that's too expensive. Like, you don't have to go crazy and buy like, you know, thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, but like a nice bracelet, you know, maybe a sephora gift card. Now, I don't know. Do you feel comfortable giving jewelry at this point or is it too on and off where that might be kind of strange?
Caller - Sean
I think it might be. But I mean, she's not the kind of person I really. She likes. She likes the thought more than, you know, how much money I spend and how flashy it is.
Jeff
A weekend getaway or something in the mountains. Do an activity together. I mean, just to bring your relationship back together.
Caller - Sean
Yeah, I mean, because.
Jessica
I mean, my thought is because you can't get into specifics about what your issues in your relationship are. But I do think if you want to prove to her that you're still there, that somehow not addressing it. But I think the gift should have something to do with make not making up for. I don't Know how to put it. But somehow personalizing it, where you just reassure her or you're reinforcing how much you love her. And only you know what that would be. So like a weekend getaway. Only you know what where that getaway would be that would mean something to her. You know what I'm saying?
Melissa
Time together can't really go wrong there.
Jeff
You really can't.
Melissa
Get one of those little motels on Beaufort highway with the vacancy sign. That's kind of on the hourly rate.
Jessica
If you get in a fight, then you don't have to pay for the whole night.
Caller - Sean
That's right.
Melissa
I mean, you're prob. What about next to a serial killer, but it's cool.
Wendy
What about a license plate frame with both of your names on it, airbrushed, like in pink and purple with a
Jessica Shops
fade from the beach In a situation like this, you know, like he was saying, she appreciates the sentiment also. So whatever gift you decide to give the delivery is going to be very important here. So, for example, if you decide to give her a bracelet, then you need to present it, like, in a jewelry box that she can keep beyond the gift. I mean, she'll have the gift, but then she can use it for other things. If you're going to take her away somewhere, it's the presentation, like, how you do it. Maybe you could even get. We ruled out photos, but maybe if there's one picture that you both like, you could get two copies, give her one, and then also show her that you have the same one because you like this memory so much.
Wendy
What about one of those best friend bracelet, necklace things where each person gets half a heart? Yeah.
Jessica
Or, you know, and it could be something like Jessica saying, not Jeff, but that has to do with the beginning of your relationship that, you know, kind of to remind each other why you're together in the first place. Especially if you're fighting right now.
Jessica Shops
Exactly. So if you're gonna give her flowers, don't just have them delivered with the vase that the florist gives. Go find something that's special and present it and say, you know, I found this vase because it goes with your kitchen and you can use it so that she continues to think about you beyond the gift and that you are thoughtful and you put more into it than just making a.
Melissa
Can he also purchase a star for her from the star registry?
Jeff
I think that's cute.
Jessica
Nothing says I love you. Than to look up at the sky
Melissa
and see your own.
Jessica
And for $49.95.
Jeff
Oh, my God.
Jessica Shops
What if your wife got that for you.
Melissa
Stacy knows better than to get me a star for Valentine's Day.
Jeff
I mean, I would take anything at this point. A star sounds fantastic.
Wendy
I'm gonna get Wendy a star, but I'm gonna name it single on Valentine's Day.
Melissa
Aw.
Wendy
That's gonna be the name of the star?
Jeff
That'.
Jessica Shops
Constellation.
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Wendy
I'll get a whole bunch of stars.
Jessica
I mean, if you had. If you had a gift certificate hanging on your wall, if it was, what star would it be that might be named after you or somebody in your family?
Melissa
What?
Jessica
Don't you have one?
Melissa
Leslie got me one.
Jessica
Okay.
Melissa
She used to be the boss. Did you get me one? No texting me right now. Okay.
Caller - Sean
Crap.
Wendy
That almost got uncomfortable.
Jessica
What's that, Bert? You don't remember?
Wendy
Leslie Fram got you one?
Melissa
Yeah.
Wendy
For what?
Melissa
I don't know. And like, two days beforehand, we were on the air ripping on, like, the star registry.
Caller - Sunny
Yeah.
Melissa
And I don't think she heard it. And she got a. I think it was a birthday gift.
Caller - Sunny
Yeah.
Melissa
Or something like that. Yeah.
Wendy
So there's a star up there named Bert.
Caller - Sean
Bert.
Caller - Sunny
Yeah.
Jessica
Have you not seen the. Anyway, I remember seeing it.
Melissa
It shines bright. It's a little itty bitty star.
Caller - Bert
Stop it.
Jessica
It's a little itty.
Melissa
It's the smallest star in the sky,
Caller - Sunny
but it's up there.
Jessica
But, like, you know, I do want to tell guys, like, for instance, one of the things Katie that I was proud to give her, like, you reminded me of it with the vase thing. Like, Katie and I actually met at Bitterball at Vision, believe it or not. And when Vision closed, I and Jeff helped me with this, got one of the champagne buckets, and that's what I gave her. Her flowers in one year is in that champagne bucket because it symbolized where we first met.
Wendy
And I think just into tying the Q100 thing, I'm pretty sure it's the one that Andy west threw up in after drinking the bubbles.
Jessica
That's right, because it personalizes the whole thing. It had so much meaning.
Melissa
We could have done this for an hour. So we'll do it again tomorrow morning. You're going to be in here tomorrow morning anyway, right?
Jessica Shops
Yeah, I'm going to be in here tomorrow morning. And I have a lot more gift ideas and sales and deals and, you know, where you can actually kind of go out and buy these things if you're looking for something.
Melissa
Okay, cool. Because I know a lot of guys are scrambling right now, and they're still are clueless on what to do. So we'll do that again tomorrow morning.
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Caller - Bert
I sold my car in Carvana last night.
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Caller - Bert
No, you don't understand. It went perfectly. Real offer down to the penny. They' clean it up tomorrow. Nothing went wrong.
Jessica
So what's the problem?
Caller - Bert
That is the problem. Nothing in my life goes as smoothly. I'm waiting for the catch.
Jessica
Maybe there's no catch.
Caller - Bert
That's exactly what a catch would want me to think.
Caller - Sean
Wow.
Jessica
You need to relax.
Caller - Bert
I need to knock on wood. Do we have. What is this? Table wood?
Jessica
I think it's laminate.
Caller - Bert
Okay. Yeah. That's good. That's close enough.
Jessica
Car selling without a catch.
Melissa
Sell your car today on Carvana.
Caller - Bert
Pick up.
Melissa
These may apply.
Vault: Guys Call In For Valentine's Day Gift Advice
Date: June 23, 2026
Main Cast: Melissa, Wendy, Jessica, Jeff, Jessica Shops
Key Theme: Men seek Valentine’s Day gift guidance from a panel of women, who give practical, personal, and humorous advice for different relationship situations.
This episode is dedicated to helping men navigate the sometimes perilous waters of Valentine’s Day gift-giving. Multiple male callers present their relationship scenarios to the Bert Show team, who offer thoughtful, sometimes cheeky, but ultimately heartfelt recommendations. The segment is full of humor, relatable anecdotes, and gendered banter around romance, effort, and the pitfalls of over—or under—doing the holiday.
Caller: Sean
Situation: Married for 10 years, three kids; missed subtext when wife hinted she wanted Black Eyed Peas tickets for Valentine’s; now wants to redeem himself.
Advice:
Memorable Moment: Everyone delighted by the coordinated tour dates and excited about saving Sean’s Valentine’s.
Timestamps: 02:26–05:14
Caller: Sunny
Situation: About to have a first date with a woman he’s been talking with for three weeks—on Valentine’s Day. Unsure how much to do.
Advice:
Running Jokes: Teasing about webcams, Victoria's Secret, and Facebook status gifts adds a playful spin.
Timestamps: 05:17–07:53
Caller: Sunny
Situation: Dating for a year, wants to make the first Valentine’s significant.
Advice:
Notable Quote:
Timestamps: 07:54–10:07
Caller: Sean
Situation: Together two years, going through a rocky patch. Attempt to send flowers to her work was spoiled by a friend. Wants to show commitment.
Advice:
Banter:
Timestamps: 10:17–14:56
Timestamps: 14:56–17:00
| Relationship Stage | Gift Advice | Key Notes | |-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Long-term married (10+ years, kids) | Concert getaway trip | Tailor to her interests, make the missed occasion a cover for a surprise | | First date (3 weeks, never met) | Card with humor, single rose | Don’t overdo—not too romantic, keep it light | | 1-year, first Valentine’s | Personalized digital photo album or photo book + meaningful card | Effort & memories count most, not price | | 2 years, rocky patch | Low-key jewelry or weekend getaway, personalized presentation | Focus on meaning, time together, thoughtful delivery over flash |
If you’re seeking Valentine’s inspiration, this episode’s overwhelming message is that genuine effort, personal touches, and meaningful time together outshine expensive or generic gifts. The banter and light-hearted jokes remind us to not take the holiday too seriously, but to use it as an opportunity to show you care in ways only you can.
Timestamps for Key Calls
For More: Jessica Shops joins again the following morning with more deal-focused gift ideas. Stay tuned!