Full Show PT 2: Friday, June 5 [Vault]

The Bert Show43mJune 5, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

Bert, a lifelong Chargers fan who's endured decades of heartbreak without a Super Bowl win, takes an extreme and surreal step: he's going to root for every team that plays against the Chargers in the playoffs — starting with the Jets. Wearing a Jets jersey, buying flags, and even planning to attend a Jets bar, he's attempting to break a decades-long losing streak by flipping his fandom upside down. The move is less about sports logic and more about psychological reset — a desperate, almost theatrical act of faith in the power of changing your energy. The episode spirals into a broader meditation on fan loyalty, superstition, and the emotional toll of long-term disappointment. It then pivots to hypnosis, with hypnotist Sean Wheeler explaining how it can help with smoking cessation, overeating, sleep, and even sexual performance — all while emphasizing that success depends entirely on the individual’s commitment. The episode ends with a mix of absurdity, vulnerability, and hope: a man trying to change his fate by wearing the enemy’s jersey, and others seeking transformation through a quiet, focused mind.

Key Takeaways
1

Wearing the opposing team's jersey is a symbolic act of breaking a losing pattern, not a literal strategy for winning.

2

Hypnosis success depends 100% on the individual’s commitment — it’s a tool, not a magic fix.

3

The physical addiction to smoking fades in weeks, but the mental habit persists for years, making mindset the real battleground.

4

Hypnosis can help with mental blocks around sex, sleep, and eating — but only when the person is ready to change.

5

You can’t erase memories with hypnosis, but you can reduce their emotional weight and stop them from controlling your present.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Chargers Fan’s Desperate Gamble

If they win, then I would put on the powder blues. But until then, I root for every team that's against the Chargers.

Highlight
2:19
3 min

The Logic of Fan Loyalty vs. Superstition

Bert defends his decision to wear Jets gear, arguing that his emotional investment in the Chargers has failed for decades, so he must try something new — even if it feels disloyal.

5:37
5 min

The Power Play That Backfired

Sally and her coworker try to demand a raise together, but their boss turns the tables by forcing them to compete individually — exposing the fragility of solidarity in the workplace.

10:14
10 min

The Hypnosis Revolution: Quitting Smoking

The physical part of it is very, very small. And once you stop thinking about it, you know, once the stress isn't an issue, it's not that hard.

Highlight
20:00
13 min

Hypnosis for Life: Beyond Smoking

Sean discusses how hypnosis can help with weight loss, phobias, sleep, and even sexual performance — all rooted in changing thought patterns.

High-Impact Quotes
I say the important thing is you don't want to erase those memories because if you do, you're not going to learn anything from it. And then you're doomed to repeat the same situation.
Sean Wheeler39:39
And if it can happen for someone, that means that the physical part of it is very, very small. And once you stop thinking about it, you know, once the stress isn't an issue, it's not that hard.
Sean Wheeler31:11
If they win, then I would put on the powder blues. But until then, I root for every team that's against the Chargers.
Bert2:47
Speakers

Host

Bert

Guest

Sean Wheeler
Topics Discussed
hypnosis for quitting smoking95%sports fandom90%hypnosis for performance88%mental health and habits85%behavioral psychology82%workplace negotiation80%emotional resilience75%fan loyalty70%
People & Brands

Chargers

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Jets

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Sean Wheeler

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15xPositive

Bert

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Sally

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Val

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5xNegative

Padres

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Liz

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Falcons

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Shannon

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