Episode Overview

Podcast: The Bert Show
Episode Title: Vault: She Set Up A Catfish Page To Breakup A Couple?!
Date: February 3, 2026
Theme/Purpose:
This episode dives into the ethically murky and dramatic story of a listener, Linda, who confesses to creating a fake MySpace profile to catfish a friend’s girlfriend—her aim being to break up the couple so she could have a chance with the guy. The hosts discuss the plan's intricacies, debate its morality, offer comedic commentary, and even hear from another caller with a similar story.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Linda's Confession & Plan (00:03 - 03:40)

• Background: Linda, a listener, was casually dating a guy and introduced him to her friend group. He began dating another girl from the group, which made Linda realize she wanted him.
• Catfish Setup: Linda made a fake MySpace profile posing as a guy and contacted the current girlfriend, who quickly responded and engaged in flirty, even suggestive, messages.
• Quote:
  “What I’ve done is I’ve created a profile. I’ve set myself up as a guy on MySpace, and I have been communicating with the girl that the guy that I’m into is now dating. She’s totally into it.” — Linda (00:03)

2. Details of the Inappropriate Messaging (02:24 - 03:31)

• Linda shares examples of flirtation:
  “She says stuff like, ‘You look really strong. What sorts of things do you like to wrap those arms around?’ … She has a picture of her in a bikini, and she’s like, ‘Have you ever taken off someone’s bikini with only your teeth?’” — Linda (02:32)
• Hosts and Linda laugh at the cheesy, forward nature of the exchanges.

3. The Next Phase: Exposing the Girlfriend (03:40 - 06:50)

• Anonymous Tip: Linda plans to alert the boyfriend anonymously by sending him all correspondence.
• The “Diabolical” Meeting: She wants to arrange for the girlfriend to unknowingly meet her fake profile at a bar where the boyfriend is likely to be, thus catching her red-handed.
• Host Reaction:
  “Can’t you see her rubbing her hands together? Her diabolical plan is coming together.” — (03:33)

4. Hosts’ Reactions, Ethical Concerns, and Humor (05:01 - 08:29)

• The group debates whether Linda’s really any “better” than the girlfriend:
  “But how can you be right for him if you’re doing it too?” — Host (05:04)
• The hosts joke about the elaborate, movie-style plot, poking fun at the language and execution.
• The wisdom of such schemes is questioned:
  “That only happens in the movies. Yeah, these plans only work out flawlessly in the movies or on television.” — Host (08:29)

5. Logistical Concerns & the “Bro” Overload (06:50 - 09:31)

• Hosts point out flaws in Linda’s plan. She’s advised to let the girlfriend pick the meeting spot to avoid suspicion and then tip off the boyfriend.
• They hilariously critique the excessive “bro” in message drafts, creating recurring comic relief: “Bro violation on the overuse of bro.” — Host (09:47)
  “Just so you know, we’re kidding about all the bro stuff. Like, one bro would work, but 2 bros is pushing it and 3 is way unbelievable.” — Host (09:57)

6. Emotional Motivation and Risks (10:32 - 11:07)

• Linda’s motives surface:
  “I just wanna have peace in the process. Life’s short, man. We could die tomorrow.” — Linda (10:39)
• Hosts challenge her view, suggesting the couple may break up naturally or could even be strengthened by weathering this test.

7. A Listener’s Confessional Example (11:14 - 11:59)

• Another listener calls in, admitting to using similar catfishing setups to expose cheating or cause breakups.
• Quote:
  “That actually works. I mean, it is... a little bit psychotic, but I did it for my brother’s baby’s mama... then I took the messages and forwarded them.” — Caller (11:17)
• The hosts label her a “serial MySpace person” for her pattern of behavior.
• Final host reflections joke about the invention of the Internet: “The world is not a better place since the Internet… that damn Al Gore!” — Host (11:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Linda’s Rationale:
  “They’re not right for each other. They’re totally not. And especially if she’s doing this, you know.” — Linda (04:56)
• Host’s Ethical Pushback:
  “But how can you be right for him if you’re doing it too?” — Host (05:04)
• Scheme Satire:
  “In the movies, she would be dressed up in a costume, behind the bar, watching the whole thing happen. Reading a newspaper she slowly lowers to peer over.” — Hosts (08:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 — Linda introduces her scheme and motives
• 02:24 — Examples of the girlfriend's inappropriate messages
• 03:40 — Plans to expose the girlfriend are described
• 05:01 — Host pushes back on Linda's own moral standing
• 06:50 — Tactical brainstorm on how to set up the “sting”
• 09:47 — Hosts riff on “bro” overload in messages
• 10:39 — Linda explains her urgency: “Life’s short, man.”
• 11:14 — Caller shares a similar catfishing and breaking-up experience
• 11:50 — Hosts close with a tongue-in-cheek quip blaming the Internet

Tone and Style

The episode blends real emotional drama (Linda’s confession and motives) with the show’s trademark humor and banter. The cast debates, jokes, and sometimes gently roasts both Linda and the scheme, creating an engaging mix of personal story and comedic take.

Summary Takeaway

This episode captures the complexities of jealousy, friendship, and deception in the digital age, all viewed through the witty, candid lens of The Bert Show. Listeners hear both the drama and messiness of real-life relationships, and the comedic lens through which the hosts filter the chaos. The ethical divide between exposing wrongdoing and orchestrating it for personal gain is playfully but thoughtfully dissected, all while maintaining a light, entertaining flow.

For those who missed it:
You’ll come away with a mix of jaw-dropped incredulity, laughs, and maybe a little food for thought about the age-old question: Does the end justify the (catfishing) means?