Chrisley Confessions 2.0 – "Rammer Jammer, Yellow Slammer"

Release Date: October 22, 2025
Hosts: Todd and Julie Chrisley

Overview

In this candid and deeply personal episode, Todd and Julie Chrisley reflect on family milestones, adjusting to life post-incarceration, and their growing advocacy for reform in the U.S. prison system. They share heartfelt stories, offer updates on each family member, discuss the impact of legislative change on inmates, and tackle listener questions about practical support for those impacted by incarceration. Expect the signature Chrisley humor, honesty, and chemistry, along with memorable moments and some colorful bluntness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Returning to Normal Life & Upcoming Family Events

• Todd and Julie discuss their packed schedules, including appointments and Grayson's Parents Weekend at college in Tuscaloosa.
• Julie reflects on missing Grayson's college move-in due to their incarceration and the gratitude she feels for experiencing these moments now.
• The couple shares thoughts on facing holidays at home for the first time in years. Julie admits holidays were the hardest for her while away.

Notable Quotes:

• "I can't believe I'm home. Yeah, we're really home." – Todd (06:04)
• "Halloween through New Year's, it was horrible. So I'm super grateful to be home, but I'm excited for this weekend." – Julie (07:00)

Timestamps:

• Grayson's Parents Weekend plans and reflections – 02:41-04:58
• Holiday struggles and gratitude for being home – 05:00-07:00

2. Navigating Crowds, Fame, and Anxieties

• Julie prepares Todd for the overwhelming crowds in Tuscaloosa, especially with their family’s notoriety.
• Todd worries about the attention and jokes about wanting to call in sick.
• They talk about upcoming TV projects and a stint in LA just for the two of them after a long period of family focus.

Notable Quote:

• "I feel like I'm going to be—what day do I need to be sick on?" – Todd (07:58)

Timestamps:

• Managing public attention and preparing for Tuscaloosa – 07:27-08:14
• Looking forward to LA and brief mention of past personal challenges – 08:14-09:39

3. Prison Reform, Melvin’s Story & Advocacy Work

• Todd shares the story of his friend Melvin Williams—a highly decorated police officer wrongfully imprisoned—who was finally released due to re-examination of his case and the First Step Act.
• They criticize the Bureau of Prisons and highlight systemic failures in executing sentence reductions for nonviolent offenders.
• Julie and Todd get passionate about the lack of urgency and care from case managers. They emphasize the impact of every lost day on inmates and their families.
• They celebrate helping Melvin come home and talk about the importance of using their platform for advocacy.

Notable Quotes:

• "Every day that you are there, longer than what you should be is a day too many long." – Todd (16:03)
• "This is...what President Trump and Congress said you must give. These men and women...I just don't understand it." – Julie (15:40)

Timestamps:

• Melvin’s story, injustice, and release process – 11:32-17:20
• Systemic failures, case manager critique – 17:20-20:34
• Impact of First Step Act and reforms – 26:17-27:56
• Ongoing advocacy and helping others – 28:35-31:03

4. Faith, Politics, and Unity

• The Chrisleys discuss loving others regardless of political or religious differences and stress the human side of criminal justice reform.
• They urge listeners to see the bipartisan nature of the First Step Act and to avoid divisive rhetoric.
• Todd emphasizes that helping others is a Christian value, not a partisan act.

Notable Quotes:

• "You don't have to love me because I'm a Republican. I don't have to hate you because you're a Democrat. I need to love you... because you are my brother and sister in Christ." – Todd (27:00)
• "The difference is what makes the world go round. It's what...evokes change and creation." – Todd (27:44)

Timestamps:

• Faith, politics, and the justice system – 26:17-27:56

5. Personal Updates: Family & Progress

• Updates on various family members:
  • Grayson: Excitement over Parents Weekend at UA (Alabama)
  • Chase: Sober, healthy, enjoying outdoor adventures like gator hunting
  • Savannah: Tough love with Chase, thriving in business, the “rock” of the family
  • Chloe and Faye (“Mama”): Both doing well; Faye’s resilience is highlighted after a minor accident

Notable Quotes:

• "The plans and excitement about living again…that is such a joy that unless you're a parent, you will never understand it." – Todd (45:04)
• "My baby is back." – Todd (44:01)

Timestamps:

• Family updates start – 43:00
• In-depth on Chase and Savannah – 44:00-46:29
• Faye and Chloe updates – 46:41-47:04

6. Prison Consultants, Listener Outreach & Forthcoming Projects

• Todd denounces predatory “prison consultants,” emphasizing his refusal to charge for help and urging vulnerable families to be cautious.
• Julie invites women facing incarceration to reach out to her directly.
• Todd describes ongoing efforts to assemble a diverse team to advise on state-level prison reform starting next year, including professionals from medicine, accounting, and business.
• Plans for a large upcoming podcast episode featuring formerly incarcerated men, including musician Jason Piers and possibly Jelly Roll, sharing stories and performances.
• Reflection on the responsibility of sharing others’ stories respectfully without “patting themselves on the back.”

Notable Quotes:

• "Prison consultants...should do it for free, because that is truly doing God’s work when you are helping to lift your brother and sister up." – Todd (41:11)
• “This is not about patting yourself on the back. This is about helping the ones that we left behind.” – Julie (36:41)

Timestamps:

• Prison consultants critique – 40:33-42:59
• Listener outreach and supporting women – 41:29-41:46
• Podcast plans and upcoming guest stories – 34:33-36:42

7. Memorable & Humorous Moments

• Todd jokes with Julie about her being “friendlier” lately, alluding to their rekindled intimacy and joking about Tamron Hall asking what the first thing they did was upon being reunited.
• Julie playfully steers him away from getting too explicit to wrap the episode.

Notable Quotes:

• "I think that was before you and I had sex…" – Todd (47:24)
• "We're not gonna say that you got your back blowed out..." – Todd (47:46)

Timestamps:

• Comic banter at wrap-up – 47:24-47:54

Episode Highlights – Quick Timestamps

• 02:41-04:58 – Parents Weekend & family milestones
• 11:32-17:20 – Melvin’s story & prison reform
• 26:17-27:56 – Faith, politics, and unity
• 28:35-31:03 – Advocacy and listener outreach
• 34:33-36:42 – Upcoming podcast with formerly incarcerated guests
• 40:33-42:59 – Prison consultants & state reform plans
• 43:00-47:04 – Family check-in (Chase, Savannah, Faye, Chloe)
• 47:24-47:54 – Playful wrap-up & humor

Tone and Style

The Chrisleys maintain their trademark blend of warmth, blunt honesty, and Southern-fried humor. While Todd is more direct and occasionally biting in his criticisms, Julie brings empathy and groundedness, especially around family and faith. The episode is forthright, full of family dynamics, personal confessions, and a commitment to advocacy with no shortage of laugh-out-loud moments.

For listeners and longtime fans, this episode offers a window into the Chrisleys’ reintegrated family life, growing dedication to criminal justice reform, and—above all—the stubborn resilience and connection that have always defined them.