The Bert Show – Vault: Jimmy Fallon Opens Up With Us

Date: March 26, 2026
Guests: Jimmy Fallon
Hosts/Cast: Bert, Wendy, Jeff, et al.

Episode Overview

In this lively morning show vault episode, the Bert Show crew welcomes Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's late night talk show, for a candid chat full of laughs, lighthearted roasting, and genuine insights. The group dives into modern celebrity life—including social media habits—Fallon’s nerves launching his own show, and memorable backstage stories. The tone is playful and irreverent, combining hugs with honest talk about the highs and quirks of fame.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Clearing the (Fake) Beef with Jimmy Fallon

• The episode opens with playful back-and-forth about an imaginary feud between Jeff, Wendy, and Jimmy Fallon, sparked by unreciprocated Twitter interactions.
• Notable Quote:

  "We thought going into this interview that we had beef with you."
  — Host 1 [01:04]
  "You could. Well, I think beef has to be both sided, right? Double sided. It can't be a one sided beef, can it?"
  — Jimmy Fallon [01:07]

2. Twitter, Fandom, and Celeb Interactions

• Jeff recounts his sadness at not getting a Twitter reply from Jimmy during a live show, sharing the depth of online fan engagement.
• Discussion on how Jimmy uses Twitter to connect with fans and why he enjoys it.
• Jimmy reflects on the addictive but efficient nature of Twitter, even predicting its expanding influence as a news and engagement tool.
• They joke about prolific tweeters (Diddy, Questlove) and Twitter overload.
• Notable Quote:

  "I'm addicted to it. I like it because it's quick. It's just fast... It's not like a blog. I honestly think it's a cool way to actually even get, like, news and stuff. It's weird. I think it's going to go bigger than this."
  — Jimmy Fallon [04:08–04:27]

3. The Pressure & Surreality of Hosting a Late-Night TV Show

• Jimmy humorously describes his first night nerves as the new NBC late-night host, likening the support from family and friends to getting his “appendix taken out” due to all the flowers and balloons.

• He recalls feeling like an out-of-body experience when walking through the curtain for his debut—simultaneously excited and daunted by living out a “movie moment.”

• Notable Quote:

  "It was just like one of those surreal moments like you've seen in movies... When the curtain opened up and I walked out to the spotlight, it was like. It didn't feel like it was me, but it felt like I was watching a movie or something."
  — Jimmy Fallon [08:31]

• The Bert Show crew probes Jimmy about imposter syndrome and whether he ever wanted to “run away” before his first taping.

• Jimmy shares an anecdote about his eighth grade yearbook predicting he’d become a late night host:

  "...They made a prediction in my eighth grade yearbook. They said, 'James Fallon will most likely replace David Letterman.' Isn't that weird?"
  — Jimmy Fallon [09:12]

4. Backstage and Industry Camaraderie

• They discuss a touching moment with Tracy Morgan, whom Jimmy thought was feuding with him due to rumors, but who privately congratulated Jimmy and clarified a misunderstanding.

• This moment underlines how public perception doesn’t always mirror private relationships and the importance of direct communication.

• Notable Quote:

  "He said no, he was misquoted and he was having a rough time at that point anyway."
  — Jimmy Fallon on Tracy Morgan [10:08]
  "Yeah, I called him up. I was like, dude, what's up? I mean, you got something to say? Say it in my face."
  — Jimmy Fallon [10:35]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I apologize. You know, Friday night, it was the most exhausting week of my life. I gotta be honest. It's my first time I've actually had a real job.”
  — Jimmy Fallon on adjusting to a new work schedule and engaging fans [02:53]

• “Twittervention. We can have a Twittervention. Yeah, totally.”
  — Jimmy Fallon, riffing on social media addiction with the hosts [05:36]

• “I honestly think it's a cool way to actually even get, like, news and stuff. It's weird. I think it's going to go bigger than this.”
  — Jimmy Fallon, prescient about social media’s trajectory [04:08]

• Wendy’s “tweet desperation” sequence: The ongoing gag of trying to get a Twitter reply from Jimmy produces recurring laughs and lightly mocks the social media age [Throughout 01:30–06:19].

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:01] — Jimmy Fallon joins the conversation
• [01:42] — Jeff shares his broken Twitter heart story
• [02:53] — Jimmy Fallon on work-life exhaustion as a new host
• [04:08] — Jimmy’s insights on Twitter’s future
• [06:39] — Transition to talking about the pressure of hosting the first show
• [08:31] — Jimmy describes the surreal first curtain call
• [09:12] — Eighth grade yearbook prediction anecdote
• [10:08] — Talk about Tracy Morgan, celebrity misunderstandings, and beef resolution

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a witty, breezy, and frequently self-deprecating style. The hosts joke about fandom, desperation for celebrity engagement, and bond with Jimmy over shared pop culture and behind-the-scenes TV experiences. Fallon’s responses are candid, humorous, and insightful, relating to both industry pressures and social media’s impact.

For Listeners

This episode is a classic “Bert Show” mix: celebrity access, authenticity, and humor. It’s a slice-of-life look at the real pressures and absurdities of modern fame—offering both industry insight and lighthearted entertainment for fans of Jimmy Fallon or those curious about the realities behind hosting late-night TV in the age of Twitter.