The Bert Show: "Vault: Her Ex Crossed The Line And Now She Wants Revenge!"

Date: January 26, 2026
Host: Bert and the Bert Show Cast (Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy, et al.)
Episode Focus: Navigating betrayal, revenge, and ethical choices after a heated breakup

Episode Overview

This episode centers on a listener, “Michelle” (via voice disguiser), who is grappling with intense betrayal after her ex-boyfriend, whom she supported through a breakup and housed as a roommate, sent her an explicit image of himself and his former ex-girlfriend. The emotional fallout prompts Michelle to consider retaliating by distributing the compromising photo to his friends, family, and possibly co-workers. The hosts and callers dissect the ethical and emotional implications of revenge, personal boundaries, and how to respond to painful breakups.

Key Discussion Points

Setting the Scene: From Roommates to Betrayal

• Michelle’s Backstory (01:00–03:49):

  • She and her ex were friends for 1–1.5 years.
  • He was in a toxic, manipulative relationship; Michelle supported him as he broke up with his ex.
  • He moved in with Michelle, claiming no commitment but behaving as a couple.
  • They became romantically involved but never had a clear “exclusive” talk.
  • Recently, he grew distant, spent a night out, then sent Michelle a revealing photo of himself with the ex, captioned "Don't tell me what to do."

• Michelle’s Reaction (04:00–05:10):

  • Felt deeply betrayed and “made a fool of”—she considered sending the sext to everyone they know.
  • Struggles with what to do given he still lives with her.

The Debate: Send the Photo or Take the High Road?

• Melissa (high road) (06:22–07:05):
  “Any action in the heat of passion is the wrong thing to do. … You’re going to lower yourself to his standard. … Just erase the picture.”

  • Advocates ending the cohabitation, not resorting to revenge.

• Jen (low road) (07:05–07:22):
  "Go ahead and send it out to everybody. … Give him a dose of his own medicine."

  • Supports matching his maliciousness, direct retaliation.

Caller Perspectives: Varied Wisdom from the Audience

• Nicole (07:27–08:49):

  • Argues Michelle brought some pain on herself—he was upfront about “no commitment.”
  • Encourages Michelle to let karma work instead of seeking revenge.
  • “Karma is a son of a gun. … Let it go and kick him out.” (07:48)

• Hosts’ Counterpoint & Red Flags (08:04–09:03):

  • Host Bert: Sympathizes with Michelle, calling out the ex’s cruel intentions.
  • Discusses red flags when someone trashes their ex to a new partner.

• Other Callers:

  • Stephanie (09:31–09:49): “Send those Damn pictures out."
  • Kathy (10:18–10:45): Reflects on emotional attachment and the risk of acting crazy to push someone away.
  • Casey (11:36–12:13): "Gullible, gullible. Girl, seriously … you can't believe anything that a man says to you. … What he did was wrong, but she was just hoping … she could change him, and it didn't work. So if I were her, I just let it go."

• Host Reflection (12:13–12:34):

  • Bert observes: “I don’t think he did anything wrong up until the picture, because it sounds to me like he was telling you where he was at. … Now he just turned into an ass, though, about it.”

• Male Caller, Chaz (13:06–13:44):

  • Relates personal regret over having shared an ex’s private images after a split:
  • “I posted them on MySpace and Facebook. … She called me crying … said she was gonna take me to court … it was just not a good time.” (13:14)
  • Cautions Michelle: it’s not worth the consequences.

Resolution & Next Steps

• Michelle’s Final Thoughts (13:49–14:08):
  • Leaning toward sending the images out, but open to further reflection.
  • Show plans to check back with her for an update.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “So what does a guy gotta do for you to be this close to sending out naked pictures of your own boyfriend?”
  – Bert (00:00)

• “You’re going to lower yourself to his standard.”
  – Melissa (06:36)

• “Give him a dose of his own medicine and send it out.”
  – Jen (07:09)

• “Karma is a son of a gun. It will come back to him. Trust me, sweetie, you don’t need to do anything.”
  – Nicole, caller (07:48)

• “I just want to send this picture to everyone we know. … I am just so beside myself.”
  – Michelle (04:52)

• “He took advantage of you. Period.”
  – Kristin (11:32)

• “If you send these pictures out, it may be pretty dangerous.”
  – Chaz, caller (13:06)

Key Segment Timestamps

• [01:00–03:49] Michelle’s relationship story/unraveling
• [04:00–05:10] Betrayal revealed & Michelle’s initial urge for revenge
• [06:22–07:22] Studio debate on revenge vs. restraint
• [07:27–10:12] Caller perspectives: Karma, blame, and boundaries
• [11:36–12:51] More caller reflections, analysis on trust and consequences
• [13:06–13:44] Chaz’s cautionary tale about revenge porn
• [13:49–14:13] Michelle’s closing position & plan for future update

Tone & Takeaway

The show balances humor and empathy with frank advice and real-world caution. The hosts and callers challenge Michelle’s thinking, urging her to recognize patterns and consequences while also validating her pain. In the end, The Bert Show highlights the importance of cooling off before acting, questioning motives in relationships, and thinking beyond the immediate urge for vengeance.