Vault: Intern News Pranks Part 1

Summary

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The Bert Show: Vault – Intern News Pranks Part 1

Date: July 21, 2026
Hosts: The Bert Show Cast (Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & more)
Episode Theme: Intern News Pranks – “Baptism by Fire” on the Morning Radio

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Overview

This lighthearted episode focuses on a time-honored tradition at The Bert Show: pranking new interns by thrusting them into on-air news segments with little to no warning. The main theme explores how the show's cast initiates new team members, sharing inside jokes, light mischief, and reflections about workplace camaraderie. In this installment, the cast recounts previous intern pranks and prepares a fresh setup for their latest intern, Erin.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Intern Prank Tradition

• The hosts discuss their ongoing tradition of onboarding interns by “jacking with them” early in their tenure.
  • Bert admits: “Every now and then, when we get a new intern, I hate this. Every now and then, when we get a new intern, I like to jack with them. First or second day.” ([00:57])

2. Past Prank: The Affirmation Ritual

• The cast fondly recalls pranking former intern Yancy, making him deliver daily positive affirmations to Bert.
  • “We told Yancy that he was required every single day to go into Bert’s office after the show and give Bert positive affirmations about the show that we just did and encourage Bert to put on as good of a show the next day.” ([01:09])
  • Yancy was guided by Joanna through this routine, showering praise on Bert’s appearance, performance, and management of callers.
  • Eventually, Yancy did it solo, only to find out it was all a joke.
  • Memorable quote: “He did a very good job. But he was such a kiss ass. But he did it so good. But then we told him, dude, we’re just joking with you.” ([01:52])

3. Introducing Intern Erin

• Erin is introduced as the focus of the new prank—portrayed as a quiet and sweet new team member blending into the background.
  • “It’s her second day here, and she said probably, I don’t know, six words in the two days that she’s been here. Shy little thing just trying to kind of melt into the wall.” ([02:31])

4. Planning The News Prank

• The main setup: Erin will be unexpectedly tasked with delivering the live news segment, usually handled by Melissa.
  • The group debates the ethics and nerves about the prank:
    • Co-host jokes about wanting to prank a male intern instead due to stereotypes about handling pressure ([03:18-03:42]), leading to some playful banter:
      • Co-host: “I would feel better about this if it was a guy in turn, honestly.” ([03:19])
      • Host: “Oh, sexist jerk.” ([03:28])
  • The plan: The hosts will leave Erin alone with Bert, who will feign a panic and instruct her to start the news. Other hosts will filter back in gradually, keeping up the charade.

5. Crew’s Apprehension & Humor

• The cast shows genuine concern for Erin, touching on anxiety and pressure:

  • “Can you really do this? She doesn’t have, like, any anxiety issues or anything like that, right? We’ll find out. It’s her second day.” ([04:20])
  • Host: “It’s part of the intern program and you are here to learn. And part of this job is dealing with pressure.” ([04:29])

• Potential outcomes are humorously debated:

  • “Or it'll be the sound of a chair tipping over and someone footsteps running down the hall.” ([04:45])
  • “Or it could be that Erin comes in and like, kills it.” ([04:49])
  • Intern Erin, self-deprecating: “And then I get let go. So whatever.” ([04:54])
  • Co-host: “That would be an unfortunate turn of events, wouldn’t it, partner?” ([04:56])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Affirmation Prank:
  • Host: “He did a very good job. But he was such a kiss ass. But he did it so good.” ([01:52])
• On Intern Erin’s Quietness:
  • Host: “She said probably, I don’t know, six words in the two days that she’s been here. Shy little thing just trying to kind of melt into the wall.” ([02:31])
• Bantering About Gender Stereotypes:
  • Co-host: “I would feel better about this if it was a guy in turn, honestly.” ([03:19])
  • Host: “Oh, sexist jerk.” ([03:28])
• On Facing Pressure:
  • Host: “It’s part of the intern program and you are here to learn. And part of this job is dealing with pressure.” ([04:29])
• Predicting Erin's Performance:
  • “Or it could be that Erin comes in and like, kills it.” ([04:49])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:46 – Episode content begins; Intern Erin can’t hear the setup
• 01:04 – Recalling the original affirmation prank on Yancy
• 02:31 – Introduction of Erin as the new target
• 03:18-03:42 – Gender banter and new prank planning
• 04:29 – The rationale for intern pranks as part of training
• 04:45-04:56 – Humor about the possible outcomes

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Tone and Style

True to The Bert Show’s style, the segment blends playful mischief with a supportive, familial vibe. The hosts are candid about their antics but also show concern for the well-being of their interns. The humor is quick, occasionally self-deprecating, and often irreverent, with plenty of inside jokes and camaraderie evident in their banter.

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Summary

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how The Bert Show tests and welcomes new interns by putting them in the hot seat. Past stories set the stage for this year’s prank on a particularly quiet intern, Erin, as the team prepares to drop her into the studio spotlight. The cast’s good-natured ribbing, concern for Erin’s nerves, and play-by-play of the prank planning make for a humorous and entertaining listen about office culture, radio tradition, and the sometimes-awkward, sometimes-hilarious journey of breaking in new team members.

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Transcript

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[Intern Erin]

Oh, today's the day.

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[Host]

Every now and then when we get a new intern, I hate this. Every now and then when we get a new intern, I like to jack with them. First or second day.

[Intern Erin]

I love.

[Host]

The first one we did was flawless.

[Co-host]

Yeah, it was. Intern Yancy. And we recruited Joanna to help us. And we told Yancy that he was required every single day to go into Burt's office after the show and give Burt positive affirmations about the show that we just did and encourage Burt to put on as good of a show the next day. So we got Joanna to say, come on, I'm gonna go do the affirmations and I'm gonna show you how to do it. And so they would go in the studio or go into Burt's office and we recorded it and talk about how well Burt was dressed that day, how funny he was, how the show just flowed, how the momentum was really compelling. The management of the callers was fantastic. And eventually he had to do it on his own. And he did a good job.

[Host]

He did a very good job. But he was such a kiss ass. But he did it so good. But then we told him, dude, we're just joking with you. So we've got a new intern here, our intern Erin, who seems like the sweetest, most. The quietest little thing.

[Co-host]

She is.

[Host]

Is she just a sweetheart?

[Intern Erin]

Yeah, she does seem really sweet. I hate this.

[Host]

Jen is very protective of the interns because this is her department right here.

[Co-host]

Now, Erin is the short girl from Uruguay.

[Intern Erin]

No, that's Joanna. Well, at least she got the country. Yeah, that's the country. Joanna that's the first time she ever got the country.

[Host]

The phone screener, That's Joanna.

[Intern Erin]

Yeah.

[Co-host]

Okay.

[Host]

No, this is a different girl.

[Co-host]

Aaron's the one who married Scott and had a baby, Ella.

[Host]

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[Co-host]

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[Host]

So Aaron is here. It's her second day here, and she said probably, I don't know, six words in the two days that she's been here. Shy little thing just trying to kind of melt into the wall. So what we're gonna do next, and we can't talk about it after right now, is Melissa's newscast is up next. Melissa's not gonna come back in studio for the newscast. So what you won't be able to hear is me off the air telling Aaron, look, nobody can do this. Just go ahead, start reading news. I'm gonna hit the bed. We won't even address it. Just go ahead and start reading news,

[Intern Erin]

and I'm gonna have to leave.

[Co-host]

Well, the things are.

[Intern Erin]

My God. And normally in my newscast, I can just grab, you know, grab papers and make notes and everything, but I've actually scripted it out so it's.

[Co-host]

She has something to read.

[Intern Erin]

She has. Yes. I mean, it's doable for her.

[Host]

She should be able to read it

[Intern Erin]

and get through the newscast page stories on a different page. And it's. And it's all spaced out. And so I would feel better about this if it was a guy in turn, honestly.

[Co-host]

Oh, sexist jerk.

[Host]

Yeah, Brandon,

[Intern Erin]

because guys can hand. Come on.

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[Host]

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[Intern Erin]

Come on, let's be honest. Guys can't do news. So anyway.

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So. It just makes me wonder what joke you guys are still playing on me.

[Host]

Nah, you're a veteran now. It's too late for you.

[Co-host]

I think the advantage we have is because I think I will probably laugh. So I think what we do, it

[Intern Erin]

won't last long is what I'm saying.

[Co-host]

No, I think what we do is all of us are out of the studio, and then it's just Bert and Aaron. And then Bert, you have a little bit of panic and go, hey, nobody's back. Will you sit right there, and if I have to go to news, you do it. And then as soon as she starts news, we can all filter in one by one. But. But, you know, the premise is you're supposed.

[Intern Erin]

Can you really do this? She doesn't have, like, any anxiety issues or anything like that, right? We'll find out. It's her second day.

[Host]

We're gonna find out in 10 minutes.

[Intern Erin]

She's a college student.

[Host]

Look, it's part of the intern program and you are here to learn. And part of this job is dealing with pressure. So we're gonna see how she deals with pressure. So when we come back, I'll hit the news bed. But it won't be Melissa doing news. It will be our intern, Aaron, maybe.

[Co-host]

Or it'll be the sound of a chair tipping over and someone footsteps running down the hall.

[Intern Erin]

Or it could be that Aaron comes in and like, kills it.

[Host]

Kills it, kills it.

[Intern Erin]

And then I get let go. So whatever.

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