Bert Weiss Retires, Joins Georgia Radio Hall of Fame

Bert Weiss signed off Friday after a 25-year run of The Bert Show, ending a nationally syndicated program that began in Atlanta with a tearful final broadcast that ran more than two hours and featured family testimonials including remarks from his oldest son. The on-air farewell included a proclamation from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and celebrated Weiss’s induction into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Weiss, who founded the charity Bert’s Big Adventure, said he is retiring to focus on family and his podcasting and podcasting business and reflected that radio has shifted toward narrowcasting. Colleagues praised his ability to lift talent, foster human connection, and use the show’s platform for both humor and community philanthropy. He plans a quieter life after broadcasting but acknowledged uncertainty about stepping away after a quarter-century on the air.