Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley

Episode: Bitter Baby Mama
Date: February 16, 2026
Host: PodcastOne

Episode Overview

In this candid, humor-filled episode, Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley dig into the realities of co-parenting, parental resentments, and the ongoing challenges of raising kids—especially when exes are involved. The duo exchanges parenting hacks, vents about default-parent duties, and weighs in on hot cultural topics, including youth sports, viral scandals, and the jaw-dropping revelations from the Epstein files. Sprinkled with playful banter, nostalgia, and biting honesty, this episode is for anyone who enjoys real talk about motherhood, divorce, and life in the public eye.

Major Discussion Topics

1. Parenting and the “Default Parent” Dilemma

Timestamps: 05:42 – 13:00

• Default Parent Duties: Both hosts discuss feeling like the "default parent," responsible for everything from doctor’s visits to grooming and transportation.
• Communication with Co-Parents: Kail shares her strategy of using a shared calendar for co-parenting, while Lindsie vents about always being the one scheduling or attending appointments.
• Resentment in Co-Parenting: The hosts are honest about the resentment that can brew when one parent does most of the parenting heavy-lifting.
  • “I’m resentful because…these people think that you’re this five star dad and you’re not in any way, shape or form. Like, yeah, you might not be in the drama, but you’re also not involved in your kid's life either.” — Kail, (11:49)

Key Quotes:

“Sometimes it's like the default parent, right? Like it's just more, it's just easier across the board for me to just do it.” — Kail (11:09)

“There is such a fine line and resentment is such a real thing. And if you don't get a grasp on it, it truly can control your life.” — Lindsie (12:04)

2. The Gnome Saga and Family Traditions

Timestamps: 01:54 – 05:39

• Traveling Gag Gifts: The infamous “flick off” gnome gets passed around between co-parents as a running joke. Lindsie recounts similar traditions from her childhood.
• Building New Traditions: Kail considers starting a gag gift tradition at her podcast network.

3. Haircuts, Hygiene, and “Five-Star Dads”

Timestamps: 14:27 – 19:37

• Frustrations Over Responsibilities: Lindsie vents about having to handle everything from her child’s grooming to pet care while her ex remains uninvolved.
  • “Meet me at the barbershop. Mind you, I’ve had Jackson from Monday to Monday…Nails weren’t cut. Hair wasn’t cut. I’ve also had the dogs. So I just told him about himself.” — Lindsie (16:31)
• Similar Experiences: Kail describes also having to handle solo parenting tasks, especially haircuts and hygiene.

“That is where I get resentful, actually. The fact that you are a man and you have a son and I have been scheduling the haircuts. Why are we scheduling it and you’re not taking him as the father?” — Kail (18:34)

4. Recreation, Youth Sports, and Parenting Power Struggles

Timestamps: 19:42 – 25:16

• Rec League vs. Travel Sports: Discussion on Jackson’s basketball experiences—frustration over noncompetitive rec leagues, exploring better options.
  • “The problem is…the rec leagues and the rules. Every kid gets to play for the same amount of time. They have not won one game all season...It sounds dramatic but kind of like tragic for him.” — Lindsie (21:06)
• Co-Parenting Dilemmas Over Extracurricular Activities: Jackson’s dad wants him to play football, but Jackson only wants basketball. Lindsie is conflicted over how much to get involved.

5. Kids’ Agency and Speaking Up in Co-Parenting

Timestamps: 27:47 – 32:12

• When Should Kids Speak Up? Kail and Lindsie explore when and how children should advocate for their wishes in custody situations.
  • “Eventually he…won’t be mom in the situation. He’ll be grown. And you don’t have to communicate that stuff.” — Kail (29:22)
• Open-Door Policies: Both share that their homes will always be open to their kids, regardless of which parent’s “time” it is.

“My door ain’t a revolving door for a man, but it will always be a revolving door for my child, period.” — Lindsie (32:12)

6. Pop Culture: The Olympics and ’90s Drama

Timestamps: 32:21 – 36:32

• Olympic Obsessions: The hosts reminisce about the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding saga and recommend The Favorites by Lane Fargo for listeners craving Olympic drama.
  • “The lore behind Olympic ice skaters is truly insane.” — Kail (32:51)
• Iconic ’90s TV and Movies: They reflect on watching “90210” and “Scream” at questionable ages.

7. The Big Mac Sauce Moment

Timestamps: 36:41 – 37:40

• Fast Food Excitement: Kail celebrates McDonald’s new Big Mac sauce dipping option; Lindsie teases her for ordering only four nuggets.

8. Deep Dive: Epstein Files and Power, Corruption, and Scandal

Timestamps: 37:42 - 60:13

• Latest Developments:
  • Kail has been “knee deep in the Epstein files” and details shocking names associated—including the CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, executives of LifeTouch school photography, and numerous politicians and billionaires.
  • Debates the implications of company heads stepping down once named (admitting guilt vs. preserving company image).
• Parental Outrage: Both hosts express concern over school photography companies storing children’s data—LifeTouch is owned by Shutterfly and linked to Leon Black, who had ties to Epstein.
  • "I'll riot outside my kid's schools if they use LifeTouch next year." — Kail (46:51)
• Famous Connections Listed:
  • Bill & Hillary Clinton, Trump, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Steve Bannon, Sergey Brin, and more.
• Conspiracies and the Culture of Secrecy: The blurred lines between conspiracy and truth, referencing Pizzagate and shell companies.
  • “I think conspiracies start with bits and pieces of the truth. And then people try to fit together, like the full story…” — Kail (59:20)
• Societal Distractions vs. Outrage:
  • "We're more outraged about the f**ing Super Bowl halftime performance and the fact that Donald Trump was affiliated, Bill Clinton was in whatever capacity…these people have explaining to do and we're out here outraged over someone that is from Puerto Rico."* — Kail (56:44)

9. Listener Letter: “Is It Cheating?”

Timestamps: 60:13 – 65:03

• Scenario: A man, still legally married and living with his wife, but emotionally separated for a year, kisses someone new—is it cheating?
• Hosts’ Takes: Kail says no, Lindsie offers a “hypocritical” yes (if it were her).
  • “If you just answer the question at face value, just, is it cheating? No answer. No.” — Kail (63:20)
  • “I just feel like it’s messy in the same house. You know what I mean?” — Lindsie (63:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Default Parenting:

  "It's just easier across the board for me to just do it." — Kail (11:09)

• On Parental Resentment:

  “I’m resentful because…these people think that you’re this five star dad and you’re not in any way, shape or form.” — Kail (11:49) "If you don't get a grasp on it, it truly can control your life and your way of thinking." — Lindsie (12:04)

• On Youth Sports:

  “I think we’re just kind of past the point of funsies.” — Lindsie (23:20)

• On Parental Power Struggles:

  “He can enroll him in something every season. So I can’t tell him no.” — Lindsie (23:56)

• On the Epstein Files Scandal:

  “I’ll riot outside my kid’s schools if they use LifeTouch next year.” — Kail (46:51) “We’re more outraged about the fing Super Bowl halftime performance…and we’re out here outraged over someone that is from Puerto Rico.” — Kail (56:44) "What the f business would these two people have to be in the same place at the same time?" — Kail (53:41)

• On Kids and Homes:

  “My door ain’t a revolving door for a man, but it will always be a revolving door for my child, period.” — Lindsie (32:12)

• On Conspiracy Theories:

  “I think conspiracies start with bits and Pieces of the truth. And then people try to fit together, like the full story.” — Kail (59:20)

Recommended Resources & Pop Culture References

• The Favorites by Lane Fargo (Olympic ice skating drama)
• Documentary nostalgia: “Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding” scandal
• Pizzagate conspiracy theory and the role of shell companies

Summary

This episode of Coffee Convos dives into the emotionally complex lives of two women navigating co-parenting, motherhood, divorce, and public scrutiny. With humor and honesty, Kail and Lindsie tackle the expectations on mothers, explore the politics of youth sports, commiserate over hygiene battles and default parenting, and express righteous anger over the disturbing revelations in the Epstein files. Listeners are reminded that, behind the headlines and social media facades, real women are figuring it out day by day—sometimes bitterly, but always with heart and humor.

This summary provides a detailed roadmap to the episode’s most compelling discussions and will keep even non-listeners in the loop on all the drama, laughs, and thoughtful takes from Kail and Lindsie.