Podcast Summary: The Bert Show – Vault: Love Lost And Found - Finding Mr. Wright

Date: February 12, 2026
Episode Theme:
This episode centers on “Love Lost and Found,” a heartfelt segment where listeners seek to reconnect with someone they had a memorable, unfinished encounter with. Today’s story involves “Pretty Violent,” a roller derby skater searching for “Mr. Wright,” hoping the Bert Show and its listeners can help her find him again.

Main Story Overview

• Love Lost and Found Segment Begins (01:01)
  • The hosts set up the story: Pretty Violent (real name Tiffany), a roller derby girl, met a guy at an event; they flirted, but he left before she got his number.
  • The show’s team and listeners try to track down “Mr. Wright” based on the clues provided.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Roller Derby Encounter (01:05 – 01:49)

• Pretty Violent Introduced

  • Tiffany shares she’s a roller derber named “Pretty Violent.”
    • “My roller girl name is Pretty Violent. I am actually called Pretty by everyone in the league.” — Tiffany (01:09)
  • She met a man named Linwood Wright (Mr. Wright) at a BYOB roller derby event.
  • She jokingly checks for a wedding ring — he isn’t married.

• Memorable Moment

  • “I was like, Mr. Wright, let me see your left hand. So he showed it to me and was like, there’s no tan line either. I was like, that’s even better.” — Tiffany (01:36)

• Missed Connection

  • After hitting it off, Mr. Wright disappears before the afterparty.

How “Love Lost and Found” Works (01:57 – 02:18)

• Host Explanation
  • The Bert Show allows listeners like Tiffany to call in and share their story, hoping the community can help reconnect them with a lost connection.
  • “Generally after the show, you call us and you say, I think I can put you in contact with that guy. And then we unite the two on the air. That’s how Love Lost and Found works.” — Bert (01:57)

Roller Derby & Shriner Center Banter (02:24 – 03:16)

• Lighthearted discussion about the roller derby event’s location (a Shriner center) and the quirks of roller derby culture.
• Friendly ribbing about how the Shriner center isn’t the first place one thinks of for a night out in Atlanta, but now it’s on everyone’s list.

The Reconnection: Mr. Wright Found (03:25 – 05:39)

• Linwood Wright Joins the Call

  • Hosts reveal they found Linwood with callers' help.
  • Linwood expresses clear memory and excitement about reconnecting:
    • “Clearly I remember her.” — Linwood (03:47)

• Why He Left That Night

  • Linwood explains he’d had a bit too much to drink and didn’t want to embarrass himself.
    • “It was me and Mr. Beer were having one too many. And I am not gonna embarrass myself stepping to a young lady like that. That's just not cool.” — Linwood (04:08)
  • He wanted to make a good first impression.

• Mutual Respect

  • “I can respect that, and I appreciate it.” — Tiffany (04:38)

• Memorable Exchange: A Public Compliment

  • Host notes it’s rare for a woman to publicly seek a guy out after a missed opportunity—a big compliment.
    • “That’s a hell of a compliment right there.” — Bert (04:40)
    • “If she went through all that to meet me, I'm damn sure down to meet her.” — Linwood (04:53)

• Roller Derby Name for Linwood

  • Hosts suggest Linwood gets a derby nickname.
  • Tiffany dubs him “Mr. Pretty.”
    • “He would just have to be Mr. Pretty.” — Tiffany (05:20)

Next Steps: Sharing Contact Info (05:39 – 06:12)

• Tiffany decides to take the initiative and asks for Linwood’s number, since he was hesitant the first time.

  • “Well, I can't rely on him to initiate things, so how about you give me his number?” — Tiffany (05:46)

• Linwood is enthusiastic about reconnecting.

  • “Hey, it started out that way, but I just have to make a comeback.” — Linwood (05:58)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Taking Risks:
  • “Cause this might be the only shot you have at it… first impressions, so you know, you better do it right the first time.” — Linwood (04:29)
• On the Unconventional Roller Derby Scene:
  • “Everyone enjoys it, and I’m sure y’all would love it… You just roll up in there with your own cooler and own beer.” — Tiffany (02:39-02:42)
• On Publicly Admitting Interest:
  • “When a woman meets you, the opportunity goes away, and then she publicly seeks you out. That’s a hell of a compliment right there.” — Bert (04:40)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:05 — Tiffany explains her roller derby persona
• 01:16 — Story of meeting Linwood/Mr. Wright
• 01:57 — How "Love Lost and Found" works
• 03:25 — The show reconnects Tiffany and Linwood
• 03:47 — Linwood’s reaction: “Clearly I remember her.”
• 04:08 — Linwood explains why he didn’t pursue Tiffany that night
• 05:20 — Tiffany gives Linwood the roller derby name "Mr. Pretty"
• 05:46 — Tiffany asks for Linwood’s number

Tone & Takeaways

• Tone: Playful, flirty, supportive, and full of good-natured ribbing.
• Takeaways:
  • Sometimes it takes a little courage—and the help of a supportive community—to turn a missed connection into a second chance.
  • Authenticity and directness (even on air) can lead to unexpected, genuine connections.