Podcast Summary: Chrisley Confessions 2.0 – "Chase Chrisley Is Back!"
Date: October 29, 2025
Hosts: Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley
Guest: Chase Chrisley
Producer: PodcastOne
Overview
This episode of Chrisley Confessions 2.0 marks the return of Chase Chrisley as a guest. The Chrisleys dive into recent headlines and personal family conflicts—most notably ongoing drama with their daughter/sibling Lindsay Chrisley—before turning to candid conversations about Chase’s struggles during Todd and Julie’s incarceration, his journey towards sobriety, family dynamics, and the path to healing. The episode balances humor, honesty, love, and exasperation, reflecting the signature Chrisley banter.
Table of Contents
- Recent Family Drama: Addressing the Lindsay Situation
- Behind the Headlines: Affairs, Court Cases, and Cease & Desist Orders
- Family Stories & Clarifications
- Chase’s Journey: Struggles, Sobriety, and Healing
- Sibling Relationships & Family Dynamics
- Favorites, Family Banter, and Memorable Quotes
- Heartfelt Conclusions & Final Words to Lindsay
- Key Quotes by Timestamp
1. Recent Family Drama: Addressing the Lindsay Situation
[00:39–16:40]
- Motivation for Discussion: The family addresses news made aware to them the morning of recording (Oct 21, episode airing two weeks later).
- Julie: “We were just made aware of this morning. And so... going to address a little bit.” [00:44]
- Lindsay’s Collaboration: Todd shares that Lindsay has been working with Kail Lowry on a paid, three-part podcast recounting family issues and promising "the truth."
- Todd: “We find out that she’s doing this podcast... ‘Now it’s time for the truth to come out.’ The truth has come out. It came out in court.” [01:52]
- Cease and Desist: Lindsay recently sent cease and desist letters to multiple family members, claiming she did not participate in actions leading to Todd’s and Julie’s prosecution.
- Todd: “So you send a cease and desist from an attorney saying that you were not involved in having me prosecuted. That’s just not true. The records show what they show...” [04:14]
2. Behind the Headlines: Affairs, Court Cases, and Cease & Desist Orders
[01:52–29:17]
- Affairs & Allegations: Todd bluntly reiterates past allegations about Lindsay’s affairs and her association with individuals who played a part in the family's legal woes.
- Todd: “Yes, Lindsay had an affair with Robbie Hayes. Yes, Lindsay had an affair with Josh Murray. Yes, Lindsay has done things that was outside of what she was raised to do...” [02:15]
- Sex Tape Conversation: The family clarifies the sex tape rumor, insisting no such tape was ever possessed or used for extortion.
- Todd: “People within your own circle... told him that there is a sex tape... trying to sell it to him for $5,000.” [05:13]
- Chase: “Never seen it. Never had it in our possession. The only reason I… would entertain the conversation was to keep it from coming out.” [06:54]
- Incident in the House: Julie details a past altercation involving Lindsay and Chase, defending Chase from prior public allegations.
- Julie: “The house was full that night... I see that [Chloe’s] light is on... Lindsay has gotten her up out of bed... they were trying to fix her hair.” [10:00–11:02]
- Julie: “Chloe is up... Lindsay has gotten her up. That’s what transpired. Then Lindsay comes in, starts screaming and hollering, cussing at me.” [11:17]
3. Family Stories & Clarifications
[29:17–40:36]
- Lindsay’s Adoption: Julie reveals Lindsay personally asked to be adopted by Julie as an adult.
- Julie: “After Lindsay was an adult, she actually asked me to adopt her... She came to me without Todd knowing and asked me, would I adopt her. And I told her, yes I will.” [16:47]
- The family questions the accuracy of Lindsay’s public narrative of always being an outsider.
- Brand Deals and Public Perception: The Chrisleys argue that Lindsay’s claims of damage to her brand and being cut from the show don’t add up.
- Chase: “She’s pissed off that she got kicked off the show and she didn’t have that paycheck anymore. She’s bitter about all this...” [21:24]
4. Chase’s Journey: Struggles, Sobriety, and Healing
[29:38–45:07]
- Chase’s Dark Period: Chase opens up about his struggles during Todd & Julie's prison sentences, including alcohol misuse and losing direction.
- Chase: “Life kind of just crumbled as we knew it... I stopped drinking to celebrate and started drinking to cope.” [31:30]
- Therapy and Recovery: Chase shares his path to sobriety and reconciliation, particularly with Savannah.
- “I just had to go do the work on myself... That relationship [with Savannah] is coming back, which I’m grateful to God for. It wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t got the help I need.” [31:44]
- Stigma Around Help:
- Chase: “A lot of people are ashamed to go get help. You shouldn’t be.” [32:39]
- Julie: “That is a huge accomplishment just to be able to say that.” [34:37]
- Generational Shifts: Discussion on how younger generations are drinking less and focusing more on wellness.
5. Sibling Relationships & Family Dynamics
[40:36–63:41]
- Chase and Savannah: The fallout and eventual progress in Chase’s relationship with Savannah.
- “Savannah was justified in the way she was feeling... She was in therapy. My therapy was going out and drinking.” [35:04–35:41]
- Parenting and ‘Favorites’: A lively debate about parental attention, coddling, favoritism, and perceived injustices between siblings.
- Todd: “If I've got three or four that’s doing great, and I’ve got one lost sheep, I’m supposed to go get my one lost sheep.” [50:13]
- Family Humor: The trio rib each other about coddling, gifts, family ‘scams’, and their distinct personalities.
6. Favorites, Family Banter, and Memorable Quotes
[46:00–63:41]
- Lighthearted Exchanges:
- Todd jokes about selling a sex tape: “If we’re gonna do it, we’re gonna do it legitimate. We’re not gonna fake a sex tape. We’re gonna actually do one.” [30:20]
- Sibling Jealousy: Debate over who is really the “favorite,” illustrated by stories about family money requests and gifts.
- Chase: “I might not be able to pinpoint which one it is, but I know it ain’t me.” [63:27]
- Parent-Child Dynamics:
- Julie: “Because I was calling you out because no matter what I’m saying, still, your mom and I still want the best for you.” [44:07]
7. Heartfelt Conclusions & Final Words to Lindsay
[64:03]
- Closure & Kindness:
- Todd: “Lindsay, I’m sorry that you’ve decided to take this path again, but I do love you and I wish you nothing but the best. And I hope... it will bring you whatever peace you’re searching for...” [64:03]
8. Key Quotes by Timestamp
- On Family Drama and Truth:
- Todd: “The truth has come out. It come out in court. So I don’t know how many ways you can spin this shit. I’m over it. I’m not still talking about this stuff anymore.” [02:00]
- On Coping with Change:
- Chase: “I stopped drinking to celebrate and started drinking to cope.” [31:30]
- Julie: “For the first time in my life, I feel like I’ve got life to look forward to instead of waking up just dreading what’s... next.” [39:48]
- On Getting Help:
- Chase: “A lot of people are, like, ashamed to go and get help. Like, you shouldn’t be.” [32:39]
- Todd: “I’d be ashamed of not saying I need help.” [32:42]
- On Parental Love:
- Todd: “None of y’all will ever know my favorites, because I don’t have favorites.” [63:16]
- Julie: “It didn’t change the fact that I love you and that I was worried about you.” [44:07]
- On Lindsay:
- Todd: “I do love you. And I wish you nothing but the best. And I hope that after this, that it will bring you whatever peace that you’re searching for to where we can all move on in our lives.” [64:03]
Notable, Memorable Moments
- Humor Amidst Tension: Chase jokes about selling sex tapes and being on OnlyFans, prompting lighthearted banter.
- Family ‘Scams’: Stories about Grayson’s creative Venmo requests and the kids’ ways of petitioning their parents for money.
- Candid Parenting: Julie and Todd reflect on the challenges and heartbreak of parenting from prison, speaking transparently about fear, helplessness, and hope for their children.
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Addressing Lindsay & Podcast Drama: [00:44–16:40]
- Clarifying Sex Tape, Legal Issues: [05:13–14:45]
- Lindsay’s Adoption, Family Love: [16:47–19:56]
- Chase’s Personal Struggles & Recovery: [29:38–35:57]
- Parenting, Therapy & Sibling Bonds: [35:04–40:36]
- Family Banter, Humor & Money Requests: [46:00–61:31]
- Final Reflections and Farewell to Lindsay: [64:03]
Tone & Language
The episode is candid, sharp, sometimes irreverent, but also heartfelt. Todd is direct, with sharp quips and emotional honesty. Julie provides warmth, clarity, and an underlying longing for peace in the family. Chase is open, self-aware, and occasionally self-deprecating, balancing lightheartedness with sincerity about his personal growth.
Summary prepared for listeners who missed the episode or want an in-depth recap of Chrisley Confessions 2.0: “Chase Chrisley Is Back!” (October 29, 2025).