The Bert Show: Vault Interview – Crocodile Hunter

Host: Mike (Pionaire Podcasting)
Guests: Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin
Original Air Date: October 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This energetic and humorous episode features a lively interview with Steve Irwin ("The Crocodile Hunter") and his wife, Terri Irwin. The conversation covers their whirlwind U.S. tour, adventures with wildlife, the story of how Steve and Terri met, memorable career moments, and stories about danger, scars, and family life. The Irwins share their signature humor and warmth, making for an entertaining listen peppered with funny anecdotes and insights into their unique lives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. United States Tour & Lifestyle

• Steve and Terri describe their hectic U.S. press tour, flying between major cities and arriving in Atlanta.
  Steve jokes about their private jet adorned with crocodile artwork and admits, "They're not letting me drive it yet."
  • [02:18] Steve: “We actually walk in and out of its mouth. You know, it’s really cool. So a bloke from the outback with his own Lear. It’s very dangerous. They’re not letting me drive it yet.”

2. Steve and Terri’s Backgrounds & Meeting Story

• Terri recounts meeting Steve while visiting Australia as a tourist. Steve was giving a crocodile demonstration, and Terri was instantly charmed—by both his knowledge and his looks.
  • [03:22] Terri: "He's telling me that crocodiles are wonderful mothers and passionate lovers. … The male crocodile actually goes through what's called foreplay."
  • [03:54] Terri: “But you can understand I appreciated this guy immediately. I was like, wow, he's got a handle on this. And he's got such nice legs. … It was just destiny.”
• First date anecdote:
  • [04:23] Terri: "He took me out to dinner, and we're leaving the restaurant, and he goes, 'I smell ducks.' ... I really thought it was amazing ... they've been there for 10 years now."

3. Professional Danger & Relationship Dynamics

• Terri shares about worrying for Steve’s safety during stunts and filming—an ongoing negotiation in their marriage.
  • [05:28] Terri: "Constantly. Oh, it is absolutely constantly. … I usually jump them when they're six feet long or smaller. … Yeah, this one's nine and a half feet long. It's gonna bite your head off. And he's like, it didn't, though."
• Steve downplays the danger with characteristic bravado and humor:
  • [05:53] Steve: "Okay, so it cracked me across the head, but it never bit me. Oh, one bite on the leg, but it didn't. It didn't hurt."
  • [06:13] Steve: "I've been bitten a thousand times."

4. "Scar Competition" & Injuries

• The interview turns playful as the hosts and Steve compare scars and injury stories.
  • [06:10] Steve: "Here, mate, where the chainsaw got me."
  • [06:53] Mike (Host): “Like, look at this. I got this one here on my elbow from skating down Dictionary Hill in Californ.”
  • [06:39] Interviewer (Jeff): “You want to share? … But I wanted to open a can of SpaghettiOs and I didn’t know how to work the can opener..."
• Steve’s humor about his many injuries keeps the conversation lighthearted.

5. Family Life & Safety

• Terri and Steve discuss their young daughter.
  • [07:02] Steve: "She's very safety conscious. We've got a little daughter now. … She'll be four next month."
• Steve acknowledges Terri’s safety focus, while joking about his own risk tolerance.

6. Studio Pranks & Fun Moments

• The studio is interrupted by a guest in an alligator costume, prompting jokes and laughter:
  • [07:34] Terri: "Oh, my God. I think this crocodile's gonna lay eggs. Oh, my God."
  • [07:48] Steve: "Have a look at this little beauty."
  • [07:50] Terri: "The crocodile is now lighting a smoke."
• The Irwins’ response shows their sense of humor and rapport with the Bert Show cast.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On their tour lifestyle:
  Steve Irwin (02:19): "So a bloke from the outback with his own Lear. It's very dangerous. They're not letting me drive it yet."
• On meeting Steve:
  Terri Irwin (03:54): "But you can understand I appreciated this guy immediately. I was like, wow, he's got a handle on this. And he's got such nice legs. … It was just destiny."
• On facing danger:
  Terri Irwin (05:28): "I usually jump them when they're six feet long or smaller. ... this one's nine and a half feet long. It's gonna bite your head off." Steve Irwin (05:53): "Okay, so it cracked me across the head, but it never bit me."
• On being married:
  Steve Irwin (05:04): "We've been married nearly 10 years now. … And the secret to our success is she still doesn't understand what I'm saying."
• On studio antics:
  Terri Irwin (07:34): "I think this crocodile's gonna lay eggs." Steve Irwin (07:48): "Have a look at this little beauty." Terri Irwin (07:50): "The crocodile is now lighting a smoke."

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [01:45] – Intro to Steve and Terri Irwin, whirlwind U.S. tour discussion
• [02:19] – Steve on the private jet with crocodile designs
• [03:22] – Terri’s tale of meeting Steve at Australia Zoo
• [04:23] – The “I smell ducks” first date story
• [05:28] – Conversations on danger and filming stunts
• [06:10] – Scar comparison and injury anecdotes
• [07:02] – Parenting and safety in the Irwin household
• [07:31] – Studio surprise with guest in an alligator costume
• [07:53] – Wrap up and thanks

Tone & Style

The conversation is energetic, warm, and peppered with classic Australian humor and cheerful banter. Steve Irwin’s enthusiasm and Terri's affectionate humor shine, matching the openness and wit of The Bert Show hosts.

For listeners and Crocodile Hunter fans alike, this episode delivers charm, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories that capture the Irwins’ unique dynamic and love of wildlife adventure.