Call Her Daddy: Kim Kardashian — Episode Summary

Podcast: Call Her Daddy
Host: Alex Cooper
Guest: Kim Kardashian
Date: October 15, 2025

Episode Overview

In this highly anticipated episode, Alex Cooper sits down with Kim Kardashian for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation. Kim, a global cultural icon, opens up about her most viral moments, family dynamics, dating, co-parenting, business and legal ambitions, and motherhood. The hour is filled with candid stories, laughs, vulnerability, and pull-no-punches honesty, making this a must-listen for fans old and new.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kim’s Life & Public Scrutiny

• Longest-requested Guest: Kim acknowledges, “We needed to do this… Now is right.” (03:18)
• Wildest Interview Question: Recalls an early “The View” interview where Khloe was compared unfavorably in looks, highlighting how times and acceptable questions have changed.
  Quote: “You could never get away with that today.” – Kim (03:34)
• Reflecting on Viral Moments: Talks about the Paper Magazine “break the Internet” shoot (05:45), how it shocked her mother yet also became iconic.

2. Family and Fame

• Desensitization to Success: Kim discusses how her family’s repeated massive achievements almost feel routine, but she makes a point to celebrate them:
  Quote: "Nothing in this life will ever get old. It's so good to me." – Kim (09:01)
• Support & Rivalry: Shares a story about a rare Hermès Birkin bag sparking a fight with her mom and Kylie (10:32–13:34), illustrating ongoing sibling dynamics.
• Rumors: Dismisses talk of "the Kardashian curse" (64:46), explaining, “It’s really unfair to say that women are the problem…” and highlighting the lack of accountability assigned to men.

3. Iconic Reality TV Moments

• Diamond Earring in Bora Bora: The earring wasn’t insured, which is why she “crashed out,” but Kylie eventually found it in the ocean.
  Quote: “That was like, one of my first biggest purchases…If I insured them, then I could have gotten my money back, but I hadn't insured them." – Kim (09:34)

• X-Raying Her Butt, Jail Selfies, Receipts: She has all the legendary photos and clippings archived, organized into folders for every year and family member.
  Quote: “I'm a receipts queen… I’ve saved everything.” – Kim (14:41, 15:29)

4. Personal Growth, Relationships & Co-Parenting

• Romantic Relationships:

  • Admits being a “really forgiving person” (16:07)
  • Discusses what she’s learned from her divorce and why she now values mental and emotional stimulation more than “flash.” (60:38)
  • Open about having been cheated on, and how her reaction has matured over the years (61:01–62:24).

• Kanye West Divorce and Co-parenting (41:53–75:00):

  • Kim reflects on what initially drew her to Kanye, the challenges of his mental health struggles, and the eventual breakdown in stability.
  • Recalls fears of being seen as a failure for another divorce, but reframes it: “An over a decade relationship with four beautiful children is not a failure.” (47:06)
  • Speaks carefully about co-parenting:
    • “It's not easy. But… I raise the kids… I welcome a great, healthy relationship with my kids and their dad.” – Kim (67:21)
    • Explains the hurt of public narratives: “I've never once… kept the kids away from him… The narrative really sucks for me.” (68:54–71:20)
    • On staying silent: “There have been so many times… I’ve written a draft… But what is the point?” – Kim (72:50)
    • On protecting her children: She only speaks positively about their father, even at her own emotional expense.

• Motherhood:

  • Is extremely close with her kids, with her home being their friends’ favorite sleepover spot (76:33).
  • Open about the challenges and rewards of raising a creative pre-teen (North), asking for “a little bit of grace” from the public (83:59–86:36).

5. Business & Law Ambitions

• Skims & Business Hustle (89:12–94:03):

  • Kim unpacks the Skims name change from “Kimono”: “You own up to it, you take accountability and you fix it and you move on.” (90:41)
  • Reveals an upcoming Nike x Skims brand partnership: “We are launching a full other brand with Nike… can’t wait for people to see the collection.” (92:55)

• Law Journey (94:03–98:07):

  • She took the bar exam in July, after a 6-year, nontraditional path (working and studying 20 hours/week at a law firm).
  • Motivation: To reunite families, inspired by her own familial ties and the impact of incarceration.
  • Quote: “I did it in an unconventional way… It’s a lot. Much respect to every law student that takes it.” – Kim (96:32)

• Acting (99:00–101:12):

  • Jumped into acting via Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, new series).
  • On balancing: “Just being a mom is obviously the most important thing to me. But also showing them my hustle…” (99:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Being “Canceled”
  Kim: “I did a photo shoot with Justin Bieber, and he was 16 years old, and I don’t know how old I was… now we look back and I’m like, that would have not been the most appropriate thing.” (23:38)

• Game Segment - Confessor Text
  Texts hilarious fake messages to her sisters as part of a game, showing off the family's sense of humor and real-life group chat.

• Most Humbling Thing North Has Said
  Kim: “She just said to me, like, the other day… ‘Mom, you’ve got to get remarried. Like, you’re getting too old. And, like, no one is, like, gonna deal with this.’” (82:15)

• On “Kardashian Curse”
  Kim: “I always really hated that. I really did. I think it's, like, really unfair to say that women are the problem when it comes to issues that our exes might be dealing with…” (64:52)

• On Remaining Silent About Kanye
  Kim: “My kids, I say such positive things about their dad that, like, North had to say to me, Mom, I think you go upstairs and, like, you know, cry at night, like, it’s okay.” (75:00)

Segment Timestamps

• [02:23] Kim joins, discusses daily routine and multitasking.
• [03:27] Wild interview questions, looking back at early fame.
• [05:45] Breaking the internet & “Paper Magazine” cover.
• [09:34] Diamond earring Bora Bora story.
• [14:13] Butt x-ray, keeping “receipts”.
• [21:08] “Confessor Texts” game: Fake texts to sisters.
• [36:30] Starting Keeping Up With the Kardashians – goals at the beginning.
• [37:54] Hardest moments for the family (Caitlyn Jenner’s transition).
• [41:53] Relationships, Kanye, and co-parenting (major segment).
• [57:19] Is Kim single? Thoughts on dating and her type.
• [64:46] Kardashian Curse, co-parenting, and public perspectives.
• [76:33] Parenting and mother-daughter dynamics, North’s rebelliousness.
• [89:12] Skims, business pivots, and the Kimono controversy.
• [94:03] Legal career: passing the bar, motivation, balance.
• [99:05] Acting: leap into scripted TV and movies.
• [101:44] Preview of Skims Beauty and the future.
• [103:22] Rob and Caitlyn Jenner’s involvement in the new season.

Episode Tone & Style

True to the “Call Her Daddy” brand, the episode balances dishy, laugh-out-loud moments with raw honesty, supporting Alex’s hard-hitting yet playful interviewing style and Kim’s openness. The pace is conversational, vulnerable, and equally celebratory and self-reflective, offering a rarely seen side of a mega-celebrity accustomed to living her life in the public eye.

For Listeners

If you want the truth behind the headlines, a peek into the Kardashian family group chat, or guidance on overcoming adversity with humor and hustle, this episode delivers the ultimate Kim K deep-dive.