Vault: Seth Rogen Joins The Show - The Bert Show

Summary

The Bert Show: Vault – Seth Rogen Joins The Show

Episode Date: March 27, 2026

Episode Overview

In this special “vault” episode, the Bert Show welcomes actor, comedian, and writer Seth Rogen for a fast-paced, authentically hilarious interview. Known for his candid humor and self-deprecation, Rogen delves into Hollywood life, social media, improv comedy, and personal tidbits. The lively exchange is brimming with jokes, curiosity, and memorable banter, giving listeners a glimpse into both his on-screen and off-screen personality.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Living in LA and Seth's Attitude Toward Hollywood

[01:42] Seth is asked about his reputation as a laid-back guy in a city known for its glitz and hustle.
- Seth Rogen:
  
  “That’s not entirely inaccurate. … LA is nice. Cause it feels like everyone’s unemployed. You kinda just walk around and like no one’s at work all day. That’s more my speed. That’s what I do.”
  (01:47)

2. Weight Loss for "The Green Hornet"

[02:05] Asked how he transformed physically for a film role, Seth jokes before answering seriously:
- Seth Rogen:
  
  “Bulimia. Serious L.A. just bulimia.” (02:05)
  “People say it’s unhealthy, but I disagree. I think it works really well. I’m joking, obviously.” (02:11)
  “I don’t know. I exercised and ate better. It’s the lamest answer in the world.” (02:19)

3. Seth on Social Media (Twitter) and Online Impersonation

[02:37] The cast asks about his (nonexistent) social media presence.
- Seth Rogen:
  
  "No, I’m absolutely not on Twitter. I don’t know why people would think I would care to do that … I have so little to do I have to update people on every mundane activity I accomplish. Rogan is eating cheese." (02:58)
- On a Twitter impersonator:
  
  “I asked actually someone, I was like, what does this person do? And they were like, oh, they kind of promote your movies…alert people as to your talk show appearances. And I was like, oh, let him keep going then. Good.” (03:34)

4. Early Stand-up & Learning Through Failure

[04:03] Reflecting on starting stand-up as a pre-teen:
- Seth Rogen:
  
  “No, they do not do that at all. They are more than happy to let you bomb completely and utterly and help you bomb in a lot of ways at times. No, I bombed a lot. I think it made me funnier.” (04:03)

5. On Relationships, Talk Show Narratives, and Public Persona

[04:17] A question arises about his long-term girlfriend and life stories.
- Seth Rogen:
  
  "I run out of talk show stories. Every once in a while, I just gotta pretend that something that happened to me years ago just happened…Never believe anything I say on a talk show. That is a very good rule of thumb." (04:27, 04:41)

6. The Art of Improv in Comics & Filmmaking

[04:46] Which of his movies is most ad-libbed?
- Seth Rogen:
  
  "Probably Knocked Up, I would say." (04:51)
  “…pretty much every scene with me and my roommates is completely ad libbed.” (05:04)
- On improv partners:
  
  “Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman play my roommates…and it was a lot of fun… Adam Sandler, too, and Paul Rudd. I think all those guys are really fun to work with.” (05:18)

7. Movie Competition ("Observe and Report" vs. "Paul Blart: Mall Cop")

[05:32] On films with similar premises:
- Seth Rogen:
  
  “We just thought they were totally different movies. …you just gotta hope that what you’re doing is different. …there’s only so many things to make movies about, and eventually there’s gonna be some overlap.” (05:47-06:18)
- On making fun of the comparison on SNL:
  
  “I was fighting that comparison way before I made fun of it on Saturday [Night Live]. That was a funny joke, I thought.” (06:32)

8. Public Stance on Marijuana

[06:47] A classic Rogen question:
- Seth Rogen:
  
  “Yeah. I mean, not generally, but if you ask me? Sure. Legalize it.” (06:55) “I literally could get caught with a 500 pound joint in my mouth and I don’t think it’d get [on] the back page of the newspaper.” (07:06)

9. Closing Banter & Internal Moments

As Rogen is pulled from the call, the Bert Show discusses the success of the interview, especially the validation for non-Twitter users on the team. (07:18+)

Memorable Quotes

On LA life:

“LA is nice. Cause it feels like everyone’s unemployed. You kinda just walk around and like no one’s at work all day. That’s more my speed.” — Seth Rogen [01:47]
On Twitter:

“I have so little to do I have to update people on every mundane activity I accomplish. Rogan is eating cheese.” — Seth Rogen [02:58]
On bombing onstage as a kid:

“They are more than happy to let you bomb completely and utterly and help you bomb…” — Seth Rogen [04:03]
On storytelling:

“Never believe anything I say on a talk show. That is a very good rule of thumb.” — Seth Rogen [04:41]
On similar movies competing:

“You just gotta hope that what you’re doing is different…there’s only so many things to make movies about…” — Seth Rogen [06:15]
On his stance on weed:

“If you ask me? Sure. Legalize it.” — Seth Rogen [06:55]

Important Timestamps

[01:47] Seth on the laid-back LA lifestyle
[02:05–02:19] Seth jokes/speaks about weight loss and fitness
[02:58–03:43] Seth on social media, Twitter impersonators, and promotion
[04:03] Seth on bombing onstage at 12
[04:41] Seth’s rule about never believing talk show anecdotes
[04:51–05:18] Ad-lib and improv in 'Knocked Up' and favorite collaborators
[05:47–06:18] On competing movies and creative overlap
[06:55] Seth's view on marijuana legalization

Final Thoughts

This interview distills Seth Rogen’s essence: unfiltered, quick-witted, and deeply self-aware. The Bert Show’s casual yet probing style brings out Rogen’s authentic humor, making for an enjoyable, insightful, and laugh-filled listen—whether you’re a fan of his movies, his comedy, or his take on Hollywood life.