The Bert Show – Vault: She Thought She Lost Her Engagement Ring Forever Until This Happened!

Date: January 8, 2026
Podcast Host: The Bert Show (Pionaire Podcasting)

Main Theme & Purpose

This heartwarming episode highlights a story of unfortunate luck turned into a group effort and community kindness. The main focus is on a listener, Laura, whose Scottish friend Jenny lost her brand new engagement ring inside a car’s defrost vent shortly after being proposed to. The Bert Show crew and their listeners spring into action to solve the crisis, showcasing the power of shared problem-solving and generosity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Dramatic Ring Mishap (01:23–03:24)

• Laura’s Call: Laura recounts how her friends from Scotland, Graham and Jenny, were visiting for Jenny’s birthday. Graham proposes during dinner, Jenny tries on the ring—but it’s too big. In the car on the way home, Jenny gestures with the ring, which flies off, bounces off the windshield, and disappears into the defrost vents.

  • Memorable quote: “She puts it on her ring finger to show it to me and gestures, and it flies off of her finger and bounces off the windshield of my car and goes into the defrost vents of my car.” – Laura (02:28)

• Aftermath: Attempts to retrieve the ring fail. The dealership warns extraction would require tearing apart much of the car’s dashboard—for around $1,500 to $3,000, possibly more than the ring itself.

2. Rallying Listener Support and Connecting to Scotland (03:29–05:27)

• Community Reaction: Multiple listeners (including a BMW dealership manager's wife) call in to offer help. Graham, the bridegroom-to-be, joins from Scotland, expressing heartfelt gratitude.

  • Notable moment: The show’s hosts and listeners are charmed by Graham’s Scottish accent and gratitude.
  • Quote: “I’m just so happy that all the lovely people that have called in and made those offers… Everyone has shown this morning has so humbled me. I’m just so happy.” – Graham (04:07)

• BMW Connection: Paul—a manager from Global BMW—offers to retrieve the ring for free.

  • Quote: “We’d be happy to take care of it.” – Paul (05:10)
  • Light humor: Hosts joke about “Global” being appropriate since Graham is in Scotland and the dealership is “Global BMW.”

3. The Ring’s Story & Proposal Logistics (06:12–08:25)

• Backstory: Graham describes the process of buying the ring, trying to secretly gauge Jenny’s ring size, and hiding it in luggage on their international trip amid airport security.
  • Quote: “Advice to any guys out there, if you’re going to surprise your girlfriends, get the ring size first.” – Graham (07:21)
  • He almost had to explain the ring to TSA: “I had to make excuses to Jenny so that if they had opened and rummaged right through the suitcase, that they couldn’t have gone, and what's this, sir?” – Graham (07:45)

4. Listeners Offer to Hand-Deliver the Ring (08:42–09:59)

• Serendipitous Connection: Listener Jill offers to bring the ring to Scotland herself since she’s visiting soon to play golf.
  • Quote: “If the ring’s going to be ready, I would love to bring it to you... It’s just so random.” – Jill (08:48)
  • Ultimately, Laura plans to hand-deliver it personally, with more good-natured jokes about beer and whiskey meetups in Scotland.

5. Resolution & Gratitude (10:11–11:20)

• Timeline: Paul schedules the ring’s extraction the next day; expects a quick turnaround.
  • Quote: “We should have it out by tomorrow evening.” – Paul (10:21)
• Photos Promised: Laura commits to sharing photos of the extraction for listeners.
• Warm Send-Offs: Graham thanks all involved, promising to finally get the ring sized properly for Jenny.
  • Quote: “First thing we do.” – Graham (11:20)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It'd be funny if it wasn't true.” – Laura quoting her email subject (01:46)
• “I will definitely be back to Atlanta… but also the generosity that everyone has shown this morning has so humbled me.” – Graham (04:15)
• “It all revolves around beer in Scotland, doesn’t it? ...Whiskey as well should get a mention.” – Show banter and Graham (06:05)
• “Our listeners are the best!” – D, praise for community support (10:07)
• “Thank you to everyone at Q100 and have a good day all.” – Graham’s closing thanks (11:12)

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:23 | Introduction to Laura’s story & the ring mishap | | 02:14 | Detailed recounting of how the ring was lost in the car | | 03:29 | The Bert Show discusses community efforts to help | | 03:54 | Graham calls in from Scotland, expressing gratitude | | 05:00 | Paul from Global BMW enters and offers to retrieve the ring for free | | 06:12 | Graham shares the engagement and ring-purchasing backstory | | 08:42 | Jill volunteers to hand-deliver the ring during her upcoming golf trip to Scotland| | 10:11 | Paul lays out logistics for the ring’s retrieval, Laura promises photos | | 11:07 | Show wraps up, Laura and Graham share closing gratitude and plans |

Tone & Style

The episode mixes light-hearted banter, emotional sincerity, and spontaneous support. The Bert Show’s casual, funny, and authentic tone shines through, emphasizing both the absurdity and sweetness of the story—punctuated by jovial jokes about international friendship, beer, and whiskey.

Takeaway

The Bert Show leverages its vibrant community to transform a stressful lost-and-found fiasco into a moment of international connection and joy, reminding listeners of the goodness—and resourcefulness—that can emerge in unexpected situations.