The Bert Show – "Vault: War Of The Roses - Huge Fight"
Episode Date: December 1, 2025
Main Cast: Bert, Lindsay, Becca, Charles
Theme: Relationship suspicion, infidelity confrontation, and explosive on-air drama
Episode Overview
This installment of The Bert Show features a classic "War Of The Roses" segment, where a caller, Becca, seeks to uncover whether her husband Charles is having an affair. Tensions soar when the show's signature roses test reveals more than expected, leading to a raw, unfiltered on-air confrontation. The episode is a rollercoaster of emotion—anger, betrayal, and a very public marital crisis.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Becca's Story & Suspicion
(01:03 – 02:37)
- Becca explains she moved from Orlando to Atlanta recently for a job opportunity, while her husband Charles stayed behind due to his own work.
- She expresses concerns about a coworker, Anne Marie, who has a history of flirting with Charles.
- Friends have seen Charles with Anne Marie, increasing Becca's suspicion that something is going on.
- Becca shares, “I smell something really rotten, and I just need to know for sure. I mean, I already called my lawyer.” (02:26)
2. Setting Up the Roses Trap
(02:37 – 03:01)
- The show hosts explain their plan: Lindsay will pose as a florist to offer Charles free roses, and Becca will listen in to see whom he selects as the recipient.
- Bert clarifies, “We’re hoping it’s not Anne Marie, but if that happens, let him tell Lindsay exactly what he wants to write on the card also before you start getting off on him, okay?” (03:00)
3. The Call to Charles & The Big Reveal
(03:15 – 04:00)
- Lindsay, posing as a florist, calls Charles offering free roses as a promotion.
- Charles chooses to send the roses to Anne Marie, writing, “Thinking of you, Charles.” (03:53 – 03:58)
- The tension is immediate; Becca bursts in, her anger boiling over.
Memorable Moment:
Becca: “Oh my God, that whore. You are doing that whore while I’m up here working my ass off for our marriage. Oh, you are a bastard.” (04:07)
- Bert reveals to Charles that the call is live and that Becca orchestrated the entire setup.
4. Explosive Confrontation
(04:01 – 06:32)
- Charles is taken aback by the ambush, trying to downplay his behavior as “friendship.”
- He angrily denies cheating, insisting, “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.” (05:27 – 05:34)
- Becca confronts him about the prenup and the financial implications:
“You know what’s really, really funny? Remember that prenuptial that I was so hesitant to sign?... That same prenuptial that was supposed to protect you. Well, it protects me too. You’re not gonna see one red cent of all the hundreds of thousands of dollars that I make...” (05:10, 06:15)
- The fight gets personal, with mutual accusations and name-calling.
- Charles retorts: “I've had it up to here with all your suspicious bull, all right? You’re paranoid. You’re sick in the head.” (06:04 – 06:15)
- Becca’s final jab asserts her control of the situation:
"Well, you're the one who's gonna get. Because that same prenuptial that was supposed to protect you. Well, it protects me, too." (06:15)
5. Aftermath & Hosts' Reaction
(06:32 – onward)
- Charles abruptly ends his participation, clearly upset, with a dismissive, “That's a big surprise. There you. The Bert Show.” (06:32)
- The hosts offer brief reactions before the podcast transitions out of the main segment.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Becca:
“I smell something really rotten, and I just need to know for sure. I mean, I already called my lawyer.” (02:26)
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Becca:
“Oh my God, that whore. You are doing that whore while I’m up here working my ass off for our marriage. Oh, you are a bastard.” (04:07)
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Charles:
“There is nothing going on with that woman. There is nothing going on with her. It’s in your head.” (05:27)
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Becca:
“That same prenuptial that was supposed to protect you. Well, it protects me too.” (06:15)
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Charles:
“You’re paranoid. You’re sick in the head.” (06:14)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 01:17: Becca explains her life situation and suspicions about Charles and Anne Marie
- 02:37: Bert lays out the roses plan to catch Charles
- 03:15: Lindsay calls Charles as the florist
- 03:53: Charles chooses Anne Marie for the roses—revealing moment
- 04:07: Becca explodes, full confrontation begins
- 05:27: Charles’s denial and accusations of paranoia
- 06:15: Becca leverages the prenup, asserting financial control
- 06:32: Charles ends call, hosts begin winding down
Tone and Original Energy
The episode is full of sharp, unscripted energy—fast-paced, biting, and emotionally raw. The hosts keep things moving while letting tempers and drama run their course. The language is frank, with moments of humor from the hosts punctuating the tension.
Summary
This episode encapsulates The Bert Show's signature "realness" with a heated War Of The Roses segment. Becca’s suspicions of her husband’s infidelity with Anne Marie are validated on air, leading to a verbal blowout between the estranged spouses. The show delivers drama, wit, and very real emotional stakes, making for a gripping listen—even for those new to the series.
