Barely Famous Podcast: "We Thought You Might Also Like... COFFEE CONVOS"
Host: Kail Lowry
Guest Co-Host: Lindsey Chrisley
Date: January 28, 2026
Episode Overview
This special crossover episode of "Barely Famous" features a classic-style conversation between Kail Lowry and Lindsey Chrisley, reminiscent of their popular "Coffee Convos" show. The duo engages in raw, unfiltered discussions about modern friendship, relationship patterns, personal growth post-reality TV, cheating, stability, motherhood (specifically, twin parenting), and the impact of social media. True to form, their banter is honest, relatable, and peppered with humor—even when tackling awkward or serious topics.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Haircare and Personal Routines
- Lindsey shares a regret about getting a Brazilian blowout, citing inconsistent hair texture as the treatment wears off [01:09].
- Both discuss the emotional ties to hair changes, referencing the symbolism of cutting hair at the start of a new year.
- Kail jokes about short hair causing her children to say she looks old, and Lindsey fears "the 36-year-old short haircut girl" look [03:03].
2. Parenting Fears and Dreams
- Lindsey recounts a vivid dream where her son Jackson drives recklessly, leading her to question allowing him to get a driver's license [03:25].
- Kail connects this to subconscious anxieties manifesting in dreams [04:10].
3. Cheating: Past, Patterns, and Redemption
- Lindsey and Kail deep-dive into their respective histories with cheating, both as the person who cheated and as the one cheated on, and discuss if people can truly change [06:40–14:11].
- Notable Quote:
Kail: “I don't, I don't necessarily believe that. Once a cheater, always a cheater. I don't believe that.” [12:49] - Both agree that open communication, self-awareness, and the right partner can enable change.
Discussion Highlights
- Curiosity vs. jealousy about a partner’s past relationships.
- Breaking toxic dating cycles and recognizing one’s own role (“picker”) in repeated patterns [07:40].
- The effect of public reputation (Kail’s partners being posted in “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook groups) and not letting previous infidelities define new relationships.
- Lindsey’s “girl’s girl” instinct makes her question a partner’s motivation for previous cheating [10:08].
- Both admit past immature motivations for cheating (“just did it because I could” – Kail [12:11]), now resolved with maturity and self-awareness.
4. Stability as the New Success
- A major theme: redefining "success" from wealth or visibility (especially after leaving reality TV) to stability in home, relationships, and self [15:55–20:52].
- Notable Quote:
Lindsey: “Stability is the new success. I agree with that more than anything that I have heard probably in one month.” [15:55]
Advice for Achieving Stability
- Brain-dumping goals and priorities to clarify what stability looks like [16:57].
- Being present and intentional about time, not scattering attention [17:27].
- Lindsey strives to manage work, family, and personal care with greater intentionality and presence.
5. Redefining Success Post-Reality TV
- Both hosts talk about the challenge of finding identity and fulfillment outside reality TV, learning to value everyday joys and small accomplishments [20:52–24:38].
- Notable Quote:
Kail: "My success and the level of success does not ebb and flow with whether or not I'm on TV. I had thought before, like I have nothing without being on TV." [21:43] - Lindsey values simple pleasures, tight-knit relationships, and minimal drama as her markers of success.
6. Friendships: Exhaustion with the Fake
- What used to feel exciting now feels exhausting?
- For Kail, it’s going out; for Lindsey, fake friendships [25:14–29:04].
- Both admit to keeping certain inauthentic friendships to avoid online drama or direct conflict.
- Memorable moment: Lindsey describes the internal conflict from maintaining such relationships for appearance’s sake [26:25].
- Kail describes her tendency to keep people close to avoid fallout. “Just keep them around so I don’t have to deal with the lies.” [28:30]
7. Consistency, Chaos, and Learning Stability
- Is consistency celebrated over chaos? Both say they juggle both—Kail calls chaos “her brand” but desires more peace [34:05].
- Having chaotic experiences in youth led to chasing dramatic “highs”; now, both prioritize peace, but old habits die hard [34:39–36:37].
- Notable Quote:
Kail: “Chaos in my life at times has been sort of like chasing the dragon … when everything sort of just levels out, I’m like, wait, what’s going on?” [34:39]
8. Being a Twin Mom: Separation Worries
- Kail shares her anxiety about separating her twins for appointments or school—worries about damaging their bond [37:32–42:43].
- She asks listeners and other twin parents for advice, admitting she might be projecting her own childhood traumas [38:06].
- The nuances of boy/girl twins and how personality differences play out in their relationship are discussed.
9. Parenting & Family Dynamics
- Kail details how her kids’ relationships shift and how room/space arrangements at home reflect their closeness [40:38–44:25].
- General sentiment: Her kids’ deep bonds are a source of pride and fulfillment, but she dreads the escalation of sibling fights as they get older.
10. Privacy and Social Media Pressures
- Is privacy synonymous with peace? Both agree it is—but struggle with the expectation of public transparency as internet personalities [45:14–46:42].
- Social media creates a constant pressure to explain or over-share, which affects their sense of privacy and mental peace.
- Lindsey emphasizes the importance of processing life personally before sharing online.
11. Social Media and Comparative Pressures
- They discuss the phenomenon of comparing oneself to online influencers, especially those who achieve wild success by focusing on one content avenue [46:42–49:37].
- Both wrestle with feeling inferior despite balancing several demanding roles (parenting, multiple shows, businesses).
12. Remote Work, Generational Differences, and Gen Alpha
- They debate whether to choose flexibility and less money or more money and in-person work, noting that younger generations (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) overwhelmingly prefer remote, flexible lifestyles [49:38–53:13].
- Notable Quote:
Kail: “I think I’m a dad … I have lived in a masculine energy for my entire life. Survival, work, tv, relationships, all of the things. And so that’s why I think that I just thrive better outside of the home.” [51:27]
13. Education, Technology Creeping In, and AI Concerns
- Both hosts bemoan the increasing dominance of technology and AI in children’s education (e.g., kids not learning penmanship, doing all work/tests digitally) [53:19–57:36].
- Discussion about whether tests are even valuable anymore if all knowledge is a Google search away.
- Kail mentions controversy on "BookTok" about authors using AI to write books [57:06].
14. “Foul Play” Stories: Humorous Closer
- Listener submits an embarrassing story about accidentally “sharting” on their first day at a new job, sparking personal anecdotes about public embarrassment and bodily mishaps [59:18–61:09].
- Lindsey: “A shart is truly one of the most diabolical things that I can think of in life.” [60:12]
- The humorous segment gives a lighthearted note after heavy topics.
Notable Quotes and Moments with Timestamps
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On Cheating Redemption:
“I don't, I don't necessarily believe that. Once a cheater, always a cheater. I don't believe that.”
— Kail Lowry [12:49] -
On Stability:
"Stability is the new success. I agree with that more than anything that I have heard probably in one month."
— Lindsey Chrisley [15:55] -
On Success Post-Reality TV:
"My success and the level of success does not ebb and flow with whether or not I'm on TV. I had thought before, like I have nothing without being on TV."
— Kail Lowry [21:43] -
On Fake Friendships:
"Just keep them around so I don’t have to deal with the lies."
— Kail Lowry [28:30] -
On Chasing Chaos:
“Chaos in my life at times has been sort of like chasing the dragon … when everything sort of just levels out, I’m like, wait, what’s going on?”
— Kail Lowry [34:39] -
On Being a “Dad” and Gender Roles:
“I think I’m a dad … I have lived in a masculine energy for my entire life. Survival, work, tv, relationships, all of the things. And so that’s why I think that I just thrive better outside of the home.”
— Kail Lowry [51:27] -
On Sharting:
“A shart is truly one of the most diabolical things that I can think of in life.”
— Lindsey Chrisley [60:12]
Segment Timestamps
- Hair & Personal Routines: 01:01–03:13
- Motherhood, Dreams & Parental Fears: 03:25–04:43
- Cheating, Patterns, and Relationship Growth: 06:40–14:11
- Stability & Success Redefined: 15:55–24:38
- Friendships & Emotional Labor: 25:14–29:30
- Chaos vs. Consistency & Stability: 34:05–36:37
- Twin Parenting Worries: 37:32–44:25
- Privacy & Social Media: 45:14–46:42
- Comparisons & Social Pressures: 46:42–49:37
- Work, Gen Z/Alpha, and Parenting Generational Shifts: 49:38–53:13
- Education, Tech & AI Discussions: 53:19–57:36
- "Foul Play" Listener Stories: 59:18–61:09
Summary Takeaway
This episode is quintessentially "Coffee Convos": candid, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Kail and Lindsey navigate life after reality TV, the complexities of relationships, the evolving definition of success, and the emotional tax of public life with refreshing transparency. Whether discussing deep personal growth, digital-age pressures, or parenting struggles, their honest reflections and vivid anecdotes will resonate with anyone craving authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances.