Transcript

Narrator/Advertiser (0:00)

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Todd Chrisley (0:34)

I'm Todd and Julie. Good to see you again. I hadn't seen you since 10 minutes ago.

Julie Chrisley (0:39)

Exactly. We've had a busy morning already.

Todd Chrisley (0:41)

Busy morning. We did the interview with Fox this morning.

Julie Chrisley (0:44)

Yes.

Todd Chrisley (0:44)

And so that went well, other than, you know, us having to go on a rooftop and the wind blowing.

Julie Chrisley (0:49)

And the wind was blowing. So I do have the wind blown.

Todd Chrisley (0:52)

Look, today, literally she was like.

Julie Chrisley (0:54)

I was like, nobody warned me of this. It's okay.

Todd Chrisley (0:57)

But it turned out to be a great interview with a great guy that did the interview and found out that he and I have some ties to New York from when I was little. So. So that was a. That was a good little refreshing, refreshing morning. So. And then I got up and you were. Had your makeup artist there at the house doing makeup. And folks, everyone knows that I'm into pranking people. And this poor little girl that. What's her name, that does.

Julie Chrisley (1:23)

Morgan.

Todd Chrisley (1:23)

Morgan. Morgan is jumpy. Anyway. And so every time she's in the house doing makeup, I scared the living out of her. This morning was no exception.

Julie Chrisley (1:35)

He doesn't have a life. He doesn't.

Todd Chrisley (1:37)

I have a great life. I just like to scare people.

Summary

Chrisley Confessions 2.0

Episode: Where We Are Now
Release Date: December 17, 2025
Hosts: Todd & Julie Chrisley
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Overview of the Episode

Returning to the mic with renewed openness, Todd and Julie Chrisley launch the new chapter of Chrisley Confessions. With signature candor and humor, they dive into current family life, address tabloid rumors, share updates on personal projects, reflect on their marriage, and offer unfiltered commentary on prison reform and headline issues. The episode is more intimate than ever, marked by moments of vulnerability, playful banter, and passionate advocacy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life & Humor After Hiatus

Todd and Julie open with lighthearted banter about their busy morning and Todd’s relentless pranking, setting a familiar, playful tone.
- [00:57] Todd: "So that was a good, refreshing morning. ... Everyone knows I’m into pranking people. And this poor little girl...I scared the living out of her. This morning was no exception."
- [01:35] Julie: "He doesn't have a life."
Todd jokes about media rumors following their last “Gray Divorce” segment, poking fun at tabloids for misinterpreting their discussions.
- [02:17] Todd: "When do I need to move out? Because it’s in the tabloids that we’re divorcing."
- [02:34] Julie: "Folks, if we ever divorced, there would not be a segue. We would be divorced before anybody ever knew it."

2. Prison Advocacy, New Year’s Resolution & Helping Others

Todd shares a deeply personal and uplifting update: his advocacy efforts have helped 68 men secure early release or home confinement.
- [03:15] Todd: "I submitted for a gentleman...he was called in and told he’s leaving. So now we’re at like 68 men...had been given dates that push them up anywhere from six to nine months. One of them was 14 months. So that made my morning."
He views this advocacy as a spiritual calling and the best affirmation of his own resolution to be better.
- [03:40] Todd: "To be better than what I am today, which is better than what I was then...this is God talking."

3. Julie’s Cooking Show: Future Plans & Signature Disagreements

Discussion about Julie’s long-anticipated cooking show leads to classic Chrisley back-and-forth about creative control and producing duties.
- [04:21] Todd: "And I will be producing."
- [04:24] Julie: "No, no, no, no...This is my baby. It's not yours."
Julie describes her vision: approachable, pantry-friendly recipes and real-life meal solutions.
- [06:23] Julie: "I want it to be real. I want it to be things I actually cook, and I want it to be things that everybody else can cook. ...I want the majority of it to be things that if you cook, you would have it in your pantry."
Light teasing about Todd’s “producer” role keeps things lively.
- [06:55] Todd: "I hear if you sleep with your producer—"
- [06:57] Julie (laughing): "Oh my gosh. That gets you in the paper. You don’t need another case."

4. Family Update: Kids, Routines & Shifting Roles

Savannah’s work in D.C. brings family pride (and more logistics), while Julie shares an upcoming parenting handoff for Chloe’s school pick-up and drop-off.
- [07:11] Todd: "I’m so proud of Savannah..."
- [08:14] Todd (to Chloe): "If you do not get up, you are 13 years old...if she oversleeps, we just won't do anything. We'll go have lunch."
- [09:14] Julie: "That's a lot, Todd. But you...I can guarantee you I've done it thousands of times."

5. Marriage, Growth, and the “Gray Divorce” Rumor [13:18—18:45]

Todd and Julie address listener reactions and stories surrounding “gray divorce,” emphasizing the sad reality of divorce for legal or financial reasons (medical bills), but reaffirm their own deep bond.
- [14:22] Julie: "I would never think to do that, like ever.”
Reflections on lifelong partnership and personal growth:
- [16:22] Julie: "I've never contemplated divorce...the thought's never crossed my mind to be with someone other than you."
- [17:00] Todd: "I’m not at war with myself anymore."
The importance of fixing oneself, letting go of old pain, and embracing the freedom and contentment of growing older.
- [18:09] Todd: "Now, I don't care what anyone tells you about getting older. Getting older is one of the most liberating times of your life because you just don't care what anyone else thinks."

6. Reconnecting & Family Evolution [23:04—32:00]

Both describe regaining their emotional energy, the shifting rhythms of an emptier house, and their relationships with their grown kids.
- [24:19] Julie: "But this is the moment that we've raised them for, right? ...you can't hold them forever."
- [25:18] Todd: "My needs today are much different...I need to make sure I have that one on one time with God. I need to make sure that I’m doing as much as I can to be involved with the Bureau of Prisons..."
- [27:20] Julie: "We were both so depleted before we went to prison...we didn't have it to give to ourselves, you know? And I mean to each other."
Outlook for the future: home design without the old priorities, focusing on togetherness and adult children returning for visits rather than “needing” them.

7. Show Philosophy: Honesty, Humor, and a New Tone [29:05—31:00]

Todd explains his vision for the new show as authentically Chrisley, less about status and more about real relationships, growth, and fun.
- [30:32] Todd: “I want the pulse of this show to be who we are...It’s not Chrisley Knows Best, it’s the Chrisleys. Because the Chrisleys are different today than what they were.”

8. Classic Story: Family, Southern Lingo, and No Filter [31:31—34:17]

Laughter erupts over their mother's “zero-filter” moment at Walmart, discussing her health issues with the family doctor’s wife, and how folks pick up each other’s mannerisms—“the Kroger,” “the Walmart,” etc.

9. Closing Rants: Prison Reform, Retaliation, and Public Accountability [36:08—53:03]

Todd delivers a passionate investigation and public call-out of a recent retaliatory raid by prison staff at Miami FPC, alleging abuse and calculated intimidation.
- [43:26] Julie: “It's crazy.”
- Details of property damage, lack of bathroom access, retaliation for whistleblowing, and the ethics of oversight are discussed at length.
- [50:43] Todd: “You bring the contraband in, you know it’s there...when you need more money, you raid these dorms and take these phones back that you brought in...so you can turn around and sell a whole new batch...I know your game.”
- [52:59] Julie: "I can't think of a better way to end it. Blow your whistle."
- [53:03] Todd: "Blow your whistle...but blow them for the right reasons."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

[02:34] Julie: “Folks, if we ever divorced, there would not be a segue. We would be divorced before anybody ever knew it.”
[03:40] Todd: “To be better than what I am today, which is better than what I was then...this is God talking.”
[04:24] Julie: “No, no, no, no...This is my baby. It's not yours.” (on Todd producing her cooking show)
[06:23] Julie: “I want it to be real. I want it to be things that I actually cook, and I want it to be things that everybody else can cook."
[16:22] Julie: “I've never contemplated divorce...the thought's never crossed my mind to be with someone other than you.”
[17:00] Todd: “I’m not at war with myself anymore.”
[18:09] Todd: “Getting older is one of the most liberating times of your life because you just don't care what anyone else thinks.”
[24:19] Julie: “But this is the moment that we've raised them for, right? ...you can't hold them forever.”
[30:32] Todd: “I want the pulse of this show to be who we are...It’s not Chrisley Knows Best, it’s the Chrisleys.”
[32:16] Todd (on his mother): “She says, Danny, how are you doing? She said, Oh, honey, I'm fine. My vagina is getting much better now. You can't make this sh*t up. Oh, my God, you can't make it up.”
[43:26] Julie: “It's crazy.” (on prison abuse)
[52:59] Julie: “Blow your whistle.”
[53:03] Todd: “Blow your whistle...but blow them for the right reasons.”

Important Segment Timestamps

[00:34] – Lighthearted catch-up, pranks, Fox interview behind-the-scenes.
[03:10] – Todd shares outcomes of his prison advocacy.
[04:06] – Cooking show update and creative production banter.
[06:23] – Julie’s vision for practical recipes and authentic cooking.
[08:04] – Family logistics, parenting stories, Chloe’s school routine.
[13:18] – Addressing “gray divorce” rumors, deeper marital reflections.
[18:09] – The liberation of growing older, letting go of old baggage.
[23:04] – Life with grown kids, empty house, shifting needs.
[29:05] – The new show’s tone and philosophy.
[31:31] – Family stories, quirky Southernisms, unfiltered moments.
[36:08] – Advocacy and details of alleged Miami FPC prison abuse.
[52:59] – Closing: advocacy call, signature goodbyes.

Tone & Language

The episode flows with the trademark Chrisley blend of playful ribbing, honest introspection, and sharp commentary. Todd’s passionate, sometimes combative style on advocacy matters is balanced by Julie’s rational, grounded presence. Their dynamic is affectionate, irreverent, and consistently candid.

For New Listeners

This episode is a warm, entertaining, and surprisingly poignant return for the Chrisleys—offering family updates, a peek behind the headlines, and a look at how two people, having weathered intense public and personal storms, now find joy (and purpose) in the everyday. There’s fun, there’s fire, and there’s fresh perspective—making it the ideal reintroduction for longtime fans and the newly curious alike.