The Bert Show – "Vault: Office Trouble"

Date: October 30, 2025
Host: The Bert Show Cast (Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & others)
Theme: Awkward Office Drama—Calling Out Coworker Habits on Air

Episode Overview

This episode delivers classic Bert Show humor and authenticity by diving into cringe-worthy workplace drama. The cast reenacts and revisits a particularly memorable on-air segment: a listener asks The Bert Show to anonymously confront a coworker about her unpleasant foot odor—a stunt that quickly backfires when the coworker turns the tables, exposing her colleague’s own embarrassing office nickname. The segment is filled with nervous laughter, mutual embarrassment, and wry commentary from the show's hosts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Foot Odor Conundrum (08:45–13:00)

• A listener (Eric) is too afraid to tell his coworker (Mary) about a persistent smelly foot problem in the office.
• The Bert Show steps in, offering Mary John Mayer concert tickets in exchange for revealing an “office secret” live on air.
• The hosts dramatize the awkwardness involved with such personal feedback—especially being exposed to the whole office (and the radio audience).

Notable Quote – Mary Reacts:

"I guess you can keep your tickets, because that’s not cool. Isn't it? Let's not do that again." — Mary (12:55)

Memorable Moment:
Mary expresses initial embarrassment but handles it with sharp wit, calling out the awkwardness of handling the issue publicly.

2. The Tables Turn – "Pencil Nick" Strikes Back (14:05–21:30)

• Mary calls back to even the score: she’s decided, in the spirit of fairness, to expose Eric’s old office nickname, "Pencil Nick".
• On air, Mary details how the nickname emerged during a company retreat—a story that leaves the entire cast laughing and Eric uncharacteristically defensive.

Notable Quote – Mary’s Revenge:

"Why don’t you just tell everybody why everybody used to call you Pencil Nick?" — Mary (15:50)

• Eric attempts to downplay the nickname’s relevance, but the group needles him, emphasizing that embarrassment goes both ways.

Notable Quote – Bert:

"Now the slate is clean. It’s even, right?" — Bert (21:20)

3. The Aftermath & Final Thoughts (21:30–22:45)

• The cast reflects on the fiasco, with everyone agreeing the “fair play” principle has been satisfied.
• Mary jokes she’ll enjoy her day, shoes off, with “Pencil Nick” in the office, bringing the tongue-in-cheek segment to a close.

Notable Quote – Mary Signs Off:

"I’m just gonna kick back, take off my shoes, and chill out with Pencil Nick." — Mary (22:20)

Memorable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Mary Reacts to the Ticket Offer and Reveal
  "So just go to the concert, put your feet up and enjoy yourself. I think that they were just more nervous than anything else to tell you themselves."
  — Host (12:25)

• Turning it Back on Eric
  "Hey, Mary called us back, and she said that she had something she wanted to tell you, and she thought it would only be fair to do it on the radio since you did it to her today."
  — Host (15:30)

• Host’s Commentary on Office Gossip
  "Because, you know, think about, you know, you’re sitting in the office, and now you’re paranoid that everybody in the office thinks your feet smell."
  — Host (14:15)

• Eric Attempts to Save Face
  "At least I don’t make everybody sick around me... Wash up your feet."
  — Eric (20:50)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• 08:45 – Setup: Listener Eric asks the show to confront Mary about foot odor.
• 09:50 – Mary is offered John Mayer tickets in exchange for hearing the office secret.
• 12:00 – The “big reveal” — Mary finds out about her supposed hygiene problem.
• 14:05 – Mary calls back to get revenge by revealing Eric’s embarrassing nickname.
• 16:00 – Mary recounts the origin of “Pencil Nick” during a company retreat.
• 21:20 – Final thoughts: hosts and Mary declare everything is square.

Tone & Style

The conversation is playful, real, and a bit mischievous. The cast and guests use humor to defuse embarrassment, poke fun at themselves, and underscore the relatability of awkward workplace moments. Beneath the laughter, the show nods to the complexities of office etiquette and the dangers (and satisfaction) of “fair play” when calling each other out.

Summary Takeaways

• Calling out coworkers publicly, even with good intentions, is risky business.
• Embarrassment can be a great equalizer, especially when both parties get their say.
• The Bert Show keeps things light-hearted yet authentic, ensuring drama is paired with empathy and a lot of laughter.