The Bert Show: Vault - War of Roses – Becca & Charles

October 30, 2025
Episode Summary

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode features a classic segment of The Bert Show, known as "War of the Roses." The premise is simple: a listener, Becca, suspects her husband Charles of cheating. To uncover the truth, the show orchestrates a "roses" sting—posing as a florist, they offer Charles free flowers to see who he chooses to send them to. This segment is known for its high drama, confrontations, and unfiltered emotional moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Becca’s Suspicion and Backstory

• Distance in the Marriage:
  • Becca recently moved from Orlando to Atlanta for a better job, while Charles stayed behind because his sales job is better there.
  • The couple has been dealing with long-distance, and Charles didn’t object to this arrangement—raising Becca’s suspicions.
• Workplace Drama:
  • At their old workplace, Charles was often flirted with by a coworker, Anne Marie, whom Becca never trusted.
  • Friends have spotted Charles spending time around town with Anne Marie since Becca moved away.

"Even before we were married, there was this girl, Anne Marie, who was always flirting with him and just being a—"
—Becca [03:10]

2. The Set Up: War of the Roses Call

• The Plan:
  • The show's team explains the rules: Becca listens in as "Lindsey" (a producer) calls Charles as a fake florist, offering a free bouquet.
  • What Charles writes on the card and to whom he sends the flowers is the litmus test.

3. The Call with Charles

• Charles answers and is offered free roses, which he agrees to send to Anne Marie.

• On the card:

  "Thinking of you, Charles."
  —Charles [05:33]

• Becca immediately reacts with anger and heartbreak, confronting him live on air.

"You are doing that whore while I'm up here working my ass off for our marriage. Oh, you are a bastard."
—Becca [05:53]

4. The Confrontation

• Shock and Denial:
  • Charles is stunned to find out he’s on the radio and accuses Becca of being paranoid.
  • He claims his friendship with Anne Marie is innocent, but cannot convincingly explain the roses:

"There is nothing going on with that woman. There is nothing going on with her. It's in your head. It is in your head."
—Charles [07:02]

• Turning the Blame:
  • Charles tries to suggest Becca’s jealousy is the problem, while Becca stands her ground.
  • Tension escalates as Becca references their prenuptial agreement.

"I've had it up to here with all your suspicious bull, alright? You're paranoid. You're sick in the head."
—Charles [07:47]

"That same prenuptial that was supposed to protect you, well, it protects me too. You're not gonna see one red cent."
—Becca [07:51]

5. Legal & Emotional Fallout

• Becca reveals she’s already contacted her lawyer, indicating she's ready for the relationship to end.
• Charles attempts continued denial, but the evidence, tension, and prior suspicions point toward infidelity.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 02:52 | Becca | "I just moved here three weeks ago from Orlando where my husband and I have lived... he's still there because I got this amazing job up here..." | | 03:27 | Bert/Becca (humorous) | "We prefer the word hoochie." "Yeah, yeah, exactly. Yeah." | | 04:02 | Becca | "I smell something really rotten. And I need. I just need to know for sure. I mean, I already called my lawyer." | | 05:23 | Charles | "Um, why don't we send them to Annemarie?" | | 05:33 | Charles | "Thinking of you, Charles." | | 05:53 | Becca | "Oh my god, that whore. You are doing that whore while I'm up here working my ass off for our marriage." | | 06:27 | Charles (in disbelief) | "And Becca. This is all Becca." | | 07:02 | Charles | "There is nothing going on with that woman. There is nothing going on with her. It's in your head." | | 07:47 | Charles | "You're paranoid. You're sick in the head." | | 07:51 | Becca | "That same prenuptial... well, it protects me too. You're not gonna see one red cent." |

Key Segment Timestamps

• 02:14 — Show explains the concept of "War of the Roses"
• 02:52 — Becca details her backstory and suspicions
• 04:50 — The War of the Roses call to Charles begins
• 05:23 — Charles chooses to send roses to Anne Marie
• 05:36 — Becca confronts Charles live
• 06:09 — Charles and Becca argue about trust and infidelity
• 07:51 — Becca references the prenuptial agreement and her legal plan

Overall Tone

The segment balances moments of humor (with the playful banter about Anne Marie) and real, raw emotion as the reality of infidelity is revealed on air. The hosts maintain empathy for Becca while allowing the drama to unfold live, keeping the tone candid, emotional, and at times, fierce.

Conclusion

This "War of the Roses" delivers the drama and hard truths typical for the segment—with Becca’s suspicions confirmed and the couple's marriage on the brink, the episode provides listeners an unfiltered look at relationship breakdown, the pain of betrayal, and the chaos of live confrontation.