Podcast Summary: The Bert Show

Episode: Vault: What Did You Do At Your Company Christmas Party To Get Yourself Fired?

Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Bert and The Bert Show Cast

Episode Overview

This episode centers around infamous—and often hilarious—stories of people getting fired due to their antics at company holiday parties. With the holiday season approaching, the cast highlights why it's essential to remember that, despite the festive atmosphere, a work holiday party is still a work event. The episode features firsthand accounts from listeners, cautionary tales from the hosts, and practical advice—served up with plenty of the show’s signature humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Holiday Party "Slippery Slope"

• The danger of letting loose: Jamie points out the common misconception that the holiday party is a carefree environment, which often leads to people overindulging and making regrettable decisions.

  “You go to your holiday party for work and… there’s no repercussions for anything. And then… you start drinking just to be more comfortable… and then you do something stupid.” – Jamie (01:15)

• Lasting infamy: Bert emphasizes that one wild incident can leave a permanent mark on your reputation at work.

  “If you’re branded like that, you’re branded… until somebody else does something.” – Bert (01:37)

2. Legendary Holiday Party Fails

a. The Pantsless Guest

• Crash's story: Bert recounts when “Crash” told the general manager’s wife she had a “great ass” and then took his own pants off before leaving. This turned into Crash’s workplace legacy.

  “He is the guy who took his pants off when he left the party.” – Bert (02:08)

b. Caller Stories

• Rookie Drinker Gets the Boot (02:44)

  • Caller David: Describes a new hire who, after just three weeks, drank excessively during the company holiday party, loudly dropped F-bombs, and kept repeating “Top of the morning to you.” He got fired the next day.

    “He was just pounding drinks… dropping F bombs all night… next day, he got canned.” – Caller David (03:15)

• The Christmas Party Biter (04:04)

  • Caller Tish: Shares about her boyfriend, who mixed cold medicine with booze (secretly Jack Daniels), got out of control, and ended up biting the nephew of a high-up employee. He was suspended and transferred, but the infamous bite remained his legacy.

    “Long story short, he bit somebody on the arm… they decided the next day… he was no longer gonna work there.” – Caller Tish (04:14) “Your boyfriend is to be known as the guy who bit so-and-so’s nephew.” – Bert (05:12)

• The Ice Sculpture Incident (05:36)

  • Bert: Remembers a radio station party in Arizona where “Teresa” hopped on a banquet table to lick the ice sculpture. She’ll always be remembered for that stunt.

    “She is forever… described… as the girl who licked the ice sculpture.” – Bert (05:47)

3. Work Party Wisdom & Advice

• Treat it like a meeting: David stresses the importance of approaching the company party professionally.

  “The mentality going into it has to be more of a meeting than it is a party.” – David (03:47)

• Network early, don’t talk shop drunk:

  • Arrive early to chat with executives—while everyone’s sober.
  • Don’t pitch ideas after a few drinks: “Once you start to get your buzz on… you think your ideas are better than everybody else’s.” – David (06:11)

• Bosses beware!

  • Jamie observes that it's especially embarrassing if the boss is the one who gets wasted.

    “There’s such a loss of respect for a boss that gets drunk at the Christmas party.” – Jamie (06:35)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You go to your holiday party… and then you get comfortable, and then you do something stupid.”
  – Jamie (01:15)

• “He is the guy who took his pants off when he left the party.”
  – Bert (02:08)

• “That guy, the biter, he’ll never live it down.”
  – Caller Tish (05:25)

• “She licked the ice sculpture. Yes, I know exactly who you’re talking about.”
  – Bert (06:02)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:15 – Jamie discusses the “slippery slope” of holiday parties and overdrinking
• 01:37 – Bert on how long party incidents stick with your work reputation
• 02:08 – Crash’s pantsless party story
• 02:44 – Caller David describes the rookie who was fired after drinking too much
• 03:47 – Advice: Treat the party as more of a work event than a real party
• 04:14 – The Christmas party biter story
• 05:47 – Bert recounts the infamous “ice sculpture licker”

Overall Tone

Playful, candid, and laden with the hosts’ signature blend of humor and warmth. The cast shares these cautionary tales not just to entertain, but to gently remind listeners: don’t be “that person” at the office holiday party.

Takeaways

Before you hit the open bar at this year’s work holiday bash, remember these stories—the legend might live on long after the hangover fades.