The Bert Show – Vault: War of Roses – Reid & Laura

Original air date: October 28, 2025
Podcast/Host: The Bert Show / Pionaire Podcasting

Episode Overview

In this throwback "Vault" episode, the Bert Show team presents a tumultuous installment of "War of Roses" involving married couple Reid and Laura. The segment explores issues of trust, infidelity, and communication as Laura suspects Reid of cheating during a business trip. The conversation quickly escalates, exposing the deep-rooted wounds from past betrayals and the ongoing struggle to rebuild trust in a relationship tested by previous infidelity.

Bert and the team facilitate a raw, real-time confrontation between Reid and Laura, offering listeners an unfiltered look at the complexities of marital trust—and what happens when it breaks down. The episode is both dramatic and revealing, with notable moments of tension, insight, and even dark humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Setup – War of Roses Call

• [02:15–03:31]
  • Lindsey, posing as a florist, calls Reid to offer free roses as part of a promotional campaign.
  • Reid chooses to send the flowers to his wife, Laura:
    • Reid: “Just say sweetheart or address it. Sweetheart, say, always in my heart, sweetheart.” (03:19)
  • Relief and surprise from the cast, as the test is "passed"… until underlying issues are revealed.

2. The Real Confrontation

• [03:32–04:47]

  • Bert reveals the call was a setup and that Laura is on the line.
  • Laura directly confronts Reid about his recent business trip and who accompanied him:
    • Laura: “I know you went with another woman. I know. Not perhaps. I think I know.” (04:03)
    • Laura names Heather—information she got from another friend’s spouse.

• Reid tries to deflect and asks to talk privately, but Laura presses on, demanding transparency.

3. Unpacking the Betrayal—and Its History

• [04:47–06:18]
  • The discussion escalates to their history of infidelity and trust issues:
    • Laura: “Am I going to have to go through this again with you?” (04:35)
    • Reid: “I know that you’re worried because of what happened before, and I don’t think that you’re going to give me a fair shake in this.” (05:23)
  • Reid argues that mentioning another woman would only cause unnecessary trouble:
    • Reid: “As guys we know that the woman is automatically going to assume the worst. And if I know that nothing's happening...why bother mentioning it and borrowing trouble here?” (05:59)

4. The Logic and Fallout of Secrecy

• [06:18–07:17]
  • Bert and Laura challenge Reid on his logic. Laura remains firm that honesty—regardless of her reaction—would have prevented worse issues.
    • Laura: “If there's nothing going on, then you have nothing to worry about.” (05:08)
    • Reid: “If I tell you, I'm screwed. If I don’t tell you, I’m screwed.” (07:52)
  • Laura threatens that continued dishonesty could lead to divorce:
    • Laura: “Well, it'll be in a courtroom next, so what's the big deal if it's on the phone?” (06:35)

5. The Past Haunts the Present

• [07:17–08:43]
  • Reid expresses frustration over continually having to prove himself for a transgression over two years ago:
    • Reid: “How long do I have to try to prove myself? How long is it going to be a whole lifetime here? Am I going to be paying for that truth?” (07:24)
  • Laura insists that telling the truth is always the safest option.
  • Bert offers a probing question about whether trust can ever be fully regained after cheating:
    • Bert: “Do you ever feel like you could truly be trusted again?” (08:13)
    • Reid: “I feel that what I did was wrong, but...I have been impeccable...wouldn’t you agree, honey, that I have been like a boy scout for almost three years now?” (08:23)

6. Missteps and Escalation

• [08:43–09:19]
  • Reid further damages his case with an ill-advised comment:
    • Reid: “This woman is...she’s an overweight woman...If I was gonna be tempted by somebody, it wouldn’t be her. There’d be half a dozen other women at the office, but it wouldn’t be…” (08:53)
    • Lindsey: “Oh, you just dug yourself even deeper.” (09:06)
  • Laura declares she wants a divorce:
    • Laura: “Maybe you need to take this. I am getting so much from this divorce. I want you to come and get your [stuff] today and get out of my house.” (09:11)

7. Final Thoughts

• [09:30–09:48]
  • Bert and Lindsey reflect on the situation after putting the couple on hold:
    • Bert: “I think once you cheat once, man…can ever get that trust back.” (09:43)
    • Lindsey: “I gotta agree.” (09:47)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bert (on the drama):
  "When we do these War of the Roses and a woman finally catches her man cheating...this one was the War of the Roses. That just would not stop." (02:15)

• Laura (direct, not letting go):
  "No, honey, we can talk about this now. I want to know now." (04:30)

• Reid (about transparency):
  "If I tell you, I'm screwed. If I don’t tell you, I’m screwed." (07:52)

• Laura (declaring intent for divorce):
  "I am getting so much from this divorce. I want you to come and get your [stuff] today and get out of my house." (09:11)

• Bert (reflecting):
  "I think once you cheat once, man...[you can’t] ever get that trust back." (09:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:15] – War of Roses setup with Reid and the florist
• [03:32] – Bert reveals the setup, Laura confronts Reid
• [04:08] – Heather is named, business trip confrontation
• [05:59] – Reid explains why he didn’t tell Laura about Heather
• [07:17] – Reid voices frustration about never regaining trust
• [08:13] – Bert asks about the possibility of ever being trusted again
• [08:53] – Reid’s controversial comment about Heather
• [09:11] – Laura calls for divorce
• [09:43] – Final reflections by Bert and Lindsey

Tone and Style

The conversation is raw, tense, and unfiltered, consistent with The Bert Show’s trademark of blending authenticity with entertainment. There are moments of stern confrontation, exasperation, and even unintentional humor as the cast reacts live to the drama unfolding on-air. The hosts maintain empathy while not shying away from calling out bad behavior or questionable reasoning.

Conclusion

This episode is a classic example of why “War of Roses” resonates with listeners: real relationship struggles, no-scripted drama, and the painful, sometimes messy reality of trust, lies, and love. By putting everything on air, Bert and his team offer a cathartic, cautionary tale about the lasting scars of betrayal and the near-impossible road to rebuilding trust.

For anyone interested in relationship dynamics, this episode is both must-listen and cautionary—a reminder that honest communication, while difficult, is always better than the alternative.