The Bert Show – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Vault: She's On A Mission To Find This Man
Original Air Date: November 10, 2025
Host/Team: Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & The Bert Show Cast

Overview

This episode of The Bert Show is a quintessential showcase of the show’s charismatic, lighthearted, and communal spirit. Focused on listener Stacy’s bold, if slightly awkward, attempt to reconnect with a man she met briefly at a bar, the episode wraps listeners into an entertaining “love lost and found” saga. Throughout, the hosts trade quips, offer advice, and rally their community to help solve the romantic mystery.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stacy’s Story: The Meet Cute

• Stacy’s Approach:
  Stacy recounts how she spotted a “good looking guy” at Fadó (an Irish pub in Buckhead) and, with a fake icebreaker line (“You look like a friend from back home, can I take a picture with you?”), managed to strike up a brief conversation without much follow-through.

  • Stacy, 03:00: “I decided to be a little brazen and make an approach to go hit on him. And I told him that he looked like a friend of mine from back home, which is a complete lie, and asked if I could get a picture with them.”

• Lack of ‘Game’:
  Stacy admits she didn’t know how to carry on the conversation after the initial encounter, a fact the hosts lovingly roast her for.

  • Host, 02:08: “It’s an icebreaker if you have game.”

2. The Search Begins: Using Limited Clues

• Details Provided:
  All Stacy has is a picture, the man’s first name (Byron), and his hometown (Tallahassee, FL). The hosts reflect on the slim odds but are willing to try, poking fun at themselves along the way.

  • Host, 04:04: “We’ve got his name out there, we know he liked Fido. So hopefully…somebody is listening right now.”

• Community Outreach:
  The picture is posted online, and listeners are encouraged to help. The team theorizes about the power of Tallahassee’s small-town connections.

  • Host, 06:17: “Tallahassee is a small town. She might know him, or know someone who knows him.”

3. The Breakthrough: Six Degrees of Separation

• Small World Moment:
  Producer Jen contacts a friend from Tallahassee who immediately recognizes the man as her sister’s ex-boyfriend.

  • Jen, 06:40: “That’s my sister’s ex-boyfriend.”

• Final Connection via Listener Community:
  Since the ex-girlfriend didn’t have Byron’s current number and thought it odd to track him down, a listener ultimately helps producer Tracy get in touch with Byron anyway.

4. The Reunion On-Air: Stacy & Byron Connect

• Live Conversation Setup:
  Stacy is told Byron is on hold and about to join live, prompting the hosts to offer tongue-in-cheek advice on sounding calm and collected.

  • Host, 07:24: “Try not to pretend that this is a guy you want to see naked…pretend you’re interviewing him for a casual job, like at the Gap.”

• First Words:
  Stacy apologizes for her sister’s enthusiasm, and Byron takes it in stride, finding the experience novel.

  • Byron, 08:50: “Yeah, it’s definitely a first for me.”

• Establishing Compatibility:

  • Byron recalls the night and confirms he remembers Stacy and is, crucially, single.
  • When asked if he finds Stacy attractive:
    • Host, 09:56: “Do you think Stacy’s hot?”
    • Byron, 09:59: “Stacy is hot?”
    • Stacy, 09:59: “Yes.” [Stacy audibly celebrates this confirmation]
    • Host, 10:10: “Stacy, did you physically just pump your fist in the air?”
    • Stacy, 10:13: “Yeah, I did.”

• Playful Jabs and Self-awareness:
  The hosts and Stacy riff on her “victory celebration” and the potentially overwhelming nature of the on-air setup.

5. Laying the Groundwork for a Date

• Number Exchange:
  Bryon is comfortable sharing his number, and the hosts playfully caution Stacy on not overwhelming Byron right away.

• Possible Future:
  The hosts joke about whether this will be a “story of destiny” or if Byron may be weirded out by having his photo on the show’s website.

  • Host, 13:41: “Like she just scored the winning touchdown with three seconds left in the Super Bowl. He thinks I’m hot. He’s so gonna be mine.”

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Stacy’s Lack of Game:
  Host, 02:08: “It’s an icebreaker if you have game.”
  Stacy, 05:35: “You guys must have really felt sorry for me.”
  Host, 05:38: “Yeah. Yeah, it’s pretty pathetic.”

• Small-World Realization:
  Jen, 06:40: “…that’s my sister’s ex-boyfriend.”
  Host, 06:54: “Get out of here. Are you kidding?”

• Byron’s Cool Reaction:
  Byron, 08:50: “Yeah, it’s definitely a first for me.”

• Stacy’s Unfiltered Joy:
  Host, 10:10: “Stacy, did you physically just pump your fist in the air?”
  Stacy, 10:13: “Yeah, I did.”

• On a Future Date:
  Host, 11:08: “Stacy, is there anything else you want to ask Byron before you guys move on?”
  Stacy, 11:08: “I can’t think of anything right now. This is really overwhelming.”

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Stacy’s Encounter Recap: 02:57 – 03:50
• Physical Description of Byron: 03:50 – 04:04
• Host Commentary & Community Outreach: 04:04 – 06:17
• Breakthrough via Jen’s Friend: 06:17 – 06:40
• Live Call with Byron Begins: 08:28
• Hosts Advise Stacy for Live Call: 07:24 – 08:26
• Stacy’s Fist-Pump Moment: 10:06 – 10:15
• Host Playful Wrap-Up: 13:02 – 13:45

Tone & Style

True to The Bert Show’s brand, the episode is filled with self-deprecating humor, quick wit, and warm encouragement. The team uses everyday language, relatable awkwardness, and playful teasing, making listeners feel part of an inside joke while still championing Stacy’s ultimately brave romantic gesture.

Takeaway

The episode is a modern, radio romance tale brimming with serendipity, crowd-sourced sleuthing, and the genuine, slightly awkward sweetness of real-life connections. The cast’s camaraderie and Stacy’s authenticity—and eventual victory—make it a memorable listen and a reminder that sometimes, all you need is a little help (and a whole lot of humor) to take a chance on love.