The Bert Show – Vault: Whose Drunk At Work?

Original release: November 25, 2025
Podcast by Pionaire Podcasting
Episode Theme: Real-life confessions of going to work drunk

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Bert Show centers on the jaw-dropping, guilt-ridden, and sometimes hilariously honest tales of people who have gone to work drunk—or even drunk and stoned. Prompted by actor Danny DeVito’s infamous drunken appearance on The View, the hosts throw out the question to listeners: “Are you drunk at work right now?” What ensues is a series of candid call-ins revealing how common—and colorful—this taboo workplace confession actually is.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting Up the Challenge ([04:05-08:40])

• Danny DeVito’s TV Antic as Inspiration
  The hosts discuss Danny DeVito’s drunken interview on The View, highlighting his rowdy behavior after a wild night partying with George Clooney.

  “He was hammered, he was drunk, and he admitted to partying with George Clooney the night before… stumbled into his appearance [on The View] to promote that movie.”
  — [Host, 05:24]

• Challenge to Listeners: Who's Drunk at Work?
  The hosts wager on whether any listeners will admit to being drunk at work on a Thursday morning, expecting most people to hold back—initially.

  “I am wondering if there’s any Bert Show listener right now that is either getting ready for work or you’re going into work and you’re drunk right now.”
  — [Host, 07:50]

2. Working Hungover: Hosts’ Perspective ([08:40-10:50])

• The team recalls the unique culture of radio, where late-night events often lead to early-morning hangovers, and how little time they have to “recover” compared to traditional jobs.

  “We are all up and working at 4:30—that’s three and a half hours after the last cocktail could’ve been sipped. That harsh.”
  — [Host, 10:17]

3. Confessional Callers: True Stories from the Trenches ([10:53-22:12])

Caller 1: Alex, the Intern ([11:46-14:01])

• Alex's confession: Drank from 10 PM until 5 AM with a friend and is now on the way to work in Atlanta (thankfully, as a passenger).

• Works as a computer intern—no open-heart surgeries or childcare involved.

• Hosts joke about the "rite of passage" and express (mock) relief it’s not a more sensitive job.

  “So I’m on the way to work and I definitely drank from 10 last night till 5 this morning…”
  — Alex [12:02]

Caller 2: Allison, the "Recessionist" ([14:13-17:17])

• Allison is both drunk and stoned: Reports for receptionist duty at a large (possibly state) office, still intoxicated.

• Jokes ensue about her representing the stereotype of “slow-moving” state workers; hosts get concerned when her boss approaches in the background.

  "Not only am I juiced, I’m stoned."
  — Allison [14:28]
  “I gotta go, my boss is coming!”
  — Allison [16:53]

Caller 3: Susie, Legal Aid at a Criminal Attorney's Office ([17:30-22:12])

• Susie's tale: Admits she had her last vodka and Red Bull at about 7:30 AM; is currently at work handling paperwork for a spouse abuse case.

• Not her first time drinking, but first time at work. Relied on a “friend” for the extra vodka instead of just an energy drink.

• The hosts are shocked that she’s entrusted with legal documents in a criminal practice.

• Susie’s plan: Hope her in-office buzz fades before the attorneys return, and maybe just “curl up under the desk” for a nap.

  “I have had a vodka and Red Bull… My last one I had was probably a little before 7:30.”
  — Susie [17:50]
  “So you are working… on either prosecuting somebody or defending somebody today?”
  — Host [18:44]
  “It’s an obscure case—a spouse abuse case. …I’m typing up some paperwork…”
  — Susie [19:06]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the psychology of caller anonymity

  “Next thing you know, every light is on. It's like everybody else is waiting for the acceptance of one person to break through the barrier.”
  — Host [06:58]

• Hosts’ mock call for official intervention

  “I wonder if we could get Governor Sonny Perdue on to declare today the Day of Bert Show Responsibility.”
  — Host [14:05]

• On the receptionist’s echoing voice

  "Is your voice kind of echoing, bro, or is that just me? Gotta go—my boss is coming!"
  — Allison & Host [16:50]

• On workplace transparency

  “Hopefully by the time my boss comes in, I’ll be comfortably curled up underneath the desk, so sound asleep.”
  — Susie [21:23]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:05] — Topic intro: Danny DeVito’s drunken interview
• [07:50] — Hosts issue the "drunk-at-work" call-in challenge
• [10:17] — Radio culture and hangovers explained
• [11:46] — Caller 1: Alex’s all-night drinking story
• [14:13] — Caller 2: Allison the “recessionist” (drunk & stoned)
• [17:30] — Caller 3: Susie the legal aid, still drunk at work

Episode Tone and Style

The segment maintains the show's signature irreverent, honest, and comedic style. The hosts handle the outlandish confessions with a mix of light judgment, concern, and rapid-fire banter, creating a cathartic, confessional space for listeners while also poking fun at workplace taboos.

In summary:
The Bert Show turns what might be a shocking water-cooler topic into an amusing—and at times concerning—snapshot of real workplace confessions. The episode’s candid callers and the hosts’ reactions remind us how much of “real life” hides beneath the veneer of weekday professionalism.