Episode Overview

Podcast: The Bert Show
Episode: Vault: Jeff's Random Comments
Date: October 29, 2025
Main Theme:
This episode dives into humorous and awkward recountings of random moments in the hosts' lives, spotlighting Jeff’s knack for offbeat, observational humor. The central story is set during a night out at Cow Tippers, a classic Atlanta restaurant, and revolves around a particularly memorable restroom incident involving a deaf patron and some bathroom slapstick.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jeff’s Random Observations (00:01)

• Melissa introduces Jeff's unique ability to comment humorously on everyday occurrences:
  “If there's one thing about Jeff is he can make the most random comments about the most random activities during the day.” (00:01 — Melissa)

2. The Cow Tippers Dinner (00:09-00:53)

• Jessica and Melissa recall their visit to Cow Tippers, reminiscing about its place in their Atlanta storylines:

  • Jessica shares it’s one of her all-time favorite Atlanta restaurants.
  • Both hosts banter lightly, hinting at an upcoming story with some trepidation about its appropriateness.
  • Jessica decides to share her story, quipping about sensitivity and Jeff’s irreverent persona.

  Notable Quote:
  “Well, it involves a deaf guy. So really, how can I offend him?” (00:48 — Jessica)

  Melissa playfully adds:
  “You won't offend him because he won't be listening.” (00:51)
  The crew riff on the idea of making "Amish jokes," setting the episode's irreverent but light-hearted tone.

3. The Restroom Incident (01:00-03:53)

• Jessica narrates the main event:

  • The restaurant is packed, and after dinner she heads to the restroom, facing a line for the men's room.
  • While washing her hands, she witnesses a deaf man––identified earlier by his use of sign language––get struck in the face by the bathroom door when someone enters at high speed.
  • Jessica emphasizes the impact wasn’t funny, but describes the man’s startled reaction in humorous, cinematic terms.

  Memorable Moment / Quote:
  “Do you remember during the movie E.T., the noise that ET Made when he was in the shed and he got caught and then he took off running down the street with his arms in the air?” (02:54 — Jessica)

  • The group cracks up, visualizing the comparison as the man throws his arms in the air and quickly exits.

  Follow-up banter around what, if anything, is okay to laugh at unfolds:

  • Jessica wonders: “Is it rude at all to– I mean, he didn’t– is that rude, or were we…?” (03:13)
  • Melissa asks: “You’re making fun of the sound that he made?” (03:29)

• The cast agrees the entire situation — from the door swing, to the sound, to the public reaction — made it funny, especially Jeff’s E.T. reference. The emphasis remains on the absurdity and randomness of the moment, rather than the injury itself.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jeff’s Style:
  “If there's one thing about Jeff is he can make the most random comments about the most random activities during the day.” (00:01 — Melissa)

• On Sharing Questionable Stories:
  “I don't know if it's offensive or rude or anything, but then I realize that you're Jeff.” (00:39 — Jessica)

• On Irreverent Jokes:
  “It's like making an Amish joke. I mean, they're not going to call up, right?” (00:55 — Melissa)

• The E.T. Comparison:
  “Do you remember during the movie E.T., the noise that ET Made when he was in the shed and he got caught and then he took off running down the street with his arms in the air?” (02:54 — Jessica)

• On Laughing at Awkwardness:
  “The whole five seconds, the whole package.” (03:38 — Unknown Female 2)

• On the Physical Comedy:
  “And then he threw his hands in the air and he ran out of Cow Tippers with his neck really high.” (03:48 — Jessica)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:01 — Introduction to Jeff’s random comments
• 00:09 — Dinner at Cow Tippers and story setup
• 01:00 — Describing the packed restaurant and approaching restroom
• 01:54 — The restroom line and entrance of the deaf man
• 02:54 — E.T. movie reference and the man’s startled reaction
• 03:29 — Reflecting on whether it’s okay to find humor in the situation
• 03:48 — Jessica’s punchline and story conclusion

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a candid, slightly edgy, and playful tone, with the hosts' chemistry centered around poking fun at awkward moments without malice. Jeff’s role as the instigator of random, observational humor is highlighted, and the cast deliberates the line between finding humor in life’s oddities and being considerate.

Summary

“Vault: Jeff’s Random Comments” captures The Bert Show’s signature blend of unscripted humor, personal stories, and group banter. The episode exemplifies why listeners tune in: authentic, often awkward, but always engaging storytelling that finds the funny in everyday mishaps—especially when Jeff is involved.