Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry & Lindsie Chrisley

Episode: Food Insecurity Awareness, Ed Gein & Credible Influencers
Date: November 6, 2025
Podcast Host: PodcastOne

Episode Overview

In this episode, Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley bring their relatable, candid conversation style to a blend of deeply personal and wide-ranging topics. The hosts dive into food insecurity and its impact on families, share true crime revelations—including a new development in the Jack the Ripper case, unpack recent true crime series about Ed Gein, and discuss the authenticity of online influencers. Throughout, they sprinkle in their usual banter, reality TV insights, and stories from motherhood.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Hyper-Fixations, Kindle & Candle, and Childhood Memories

• Hyper-fixations: The hosts start off with lighthearted chat about personal obsessions: merch, collectible toys (Labubu), Kindles, candles, and how these “fixations” can quickly take over personalities.
  • "All the merch that I have in my life right now is my whole personality." — Lindsie (01:08)
• Childhood memories: Kail recalls bars that sell hermit crabs and Lindsie shares new knowledge about their surprising longevity and care, learned from TikTok.
• Octopus empathy: The discussion leads to ethical food choices and the intelligence of octopuses, with Lindsie horrified that her son tried octopus at a restaurant:
  • "Octopus are so smart. Why would you look at a octopus with eight legs and you're like, yep, I'm gonna cook it and eat it. Why?" — Lindsie (05:58)
• Seafood qualms: Both hosts feel uneasy about eating certain animals, particularly those they see as intelligent or capable of feeling pain (lobster tank memories at Walmart, the sound of boiling lobsters).

Food Insecurity: Personal Stories and Systemic Challenges

[07:03-19:58]

Personal Impact and Empathy

• Lindsie speaks emotionally about growing up with food insecurity:
  • “I grew up with severe food insecurities. My mom struggled with her pride and filing to be on food stamps. Some years I had it, some years I didn’t… once I hit middle school, my mom never filled out the paperwork ever again.” — Lindsie (07:03)
  • She recalls not eating lunch or relying on a friend’s family for daily meals.
• Kail highlights the emotional toll of recent SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cuts:
  • “The SNAP benefits situation also sent me into a spiral…I was just like, this is not political. This is, like humanity, truly.” — Kail (09:54)

The Egg Stand Story

• Lindsie set up a free egg stand and shelf-stable goods at her house to help neighbors but was disappointed when one person took everything.
  • She emphasizes wanting to help as many people as possible and continues to restock despite setbacks.

Food Banks and Community Initiatives

• Kail and Lindsie stress the value of donations, especially monetary, for food banks where buying power goes further.
• Both urge listeners to support their local communities and remind that every dollar or item counts.
  • "I think a lot of people just feel like, okay, I don’t have enough to give … but it does [matter]." — Kail (15:17)

Instilling Awareness in Kids

• Kail and Lindsie discuss teaching their children empathy by encouraging them to share snacks at school and fostering awareness about not everyone having food security at home.
  • "To think about a child not having the access to go into the pantry and pick out any snack they want at any given time makes me so upset." — Lindsie (17:37)

The Long-term Effects of Childhood Food Insecurity

• Kail asks how lack of food shaped Lindsie’s approach as an adult and parent.
• Lindsie reveals she would “overindulge” when food was available, possibly a response to scarcity growing up.
  • "When I did have access to food, then I, like, overindulged. Like, I overate when I did have access to food." — Lindsie (20:53)

True Crime Corner: Jack the Ripper, Ed Gein, and Criminal Psychology

[27:09-37:52]

Jack the Ripper's Identity Uncovered

• A recent DNA breakthrough confirms Jack the Ripper was Aaron Kosminski, a suspect all along but unproven for over a century.
  • "The science pointed to one man and it's not who you think... This wasn't a new suspect. This was the man they always thought it was." — Podcast TikTok Audio (27:15)
• Kail and Lindsie marvel at how cases can remain unresolved for so long and how modern technology can bring closure.

Other Famous Cases & Media

• Kail references documentaries where suspects are only cleared or correctly identified decades later (e.g., the "ice cream shop murders").
• They discuss the phenomenon of criminal duos and how people with "heinous interests" find one another.
  • "How do you guys share this, like, common interest? Like, it was hard enough for me to get involved in, like, the book world...Imagine if I had an interest in killing people." — Lindsie (30:47)

Ed Gein and "Monster"

• Lindsie admits to a "soft spot" for Ed Gein, attributing his actions to trauma and mental illness, not inherent evil. She is critical of how media sometimes exaggerates details.
  • "It’s my own belief…he was likely not born that way and that was developed whatever mental illness he suffered from." — Lindsie (32:33)
• They also touch on inaccuracies in media depictions, such as Ed Gein’s voice and rumored necrophilia (never proven).
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s inspiration from Ed Gein is confirmed.
• Discussion of how Gein's mother may have had severe, undiagnosed mental illness—and musings about mental health diagnostics in history.
  • "I would be really curious to know like what they would have diagnosed his mom with." — Lindsie (35:45)

Medical Oddities: Chainsaws for C-Sections

• Trivia moment: The chainsaw was invented for surgical childbirth procedures, horrifying both hosts.
• "Could you imagine, just the sound of that in your body?" — Kail (39:39)
• Both marvel at the history of C-sections and the lack of regard for lived experience in early gynecology.

Influencer Integrity & Shopping Trends

[43:32-55:57]

The Lululemon Dupe Trademark

• Lululemon recently trademarked "Lululemon Dupe" to fend off copycats. Lindsie muses about how brands could profit by embracing affordable lines and their own dupes.
• Kail no longer cares as much for the brand name but admits routinely returning to Lululemon leggings because of quality.
  • "Now it’s so weird… I still keep going back to my Lululemon leggings." — Kail (45:13)

Commissionable Links & Influencer Authenticity

• Discussion on influencers earning commission by linking items tried on in stores but not purchased.
• Kail prefers authenticity—influencers actually using and loving the product.
  • "If I’m going to be influenced by someone, it’s not going to be that…I want to see… like, yes, I have it, but I would not recommend buying it." — Kail (55:43)
• Lindsie is less bothered when the influencer’s body type is similar to hers and visual fit is the main goal but is wary with fast fashion quality.
• Both value honest reviews, especially given the current economy.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On food insecurity:
  “I don’t give a shit if you buy your kid Oreos with food stamps. That shit doesn’t bother me. I don’t care.” — Lindsie (10:07)
• On teaching empathy:
  “Don’t talk about it with them…just give them the snack…you don’t even have to like the person.” — Lindsie (19:02)
• On true crime fascinations:
  “How did they find each other?...If I had an interest in killing people, how hard would it be for me to, like, share that interest with someone and then follow it through?” — Lindsie (30:35)
• On influencer shopping culture:
  "What value … are we getting from that?" — Kail (54:17) "There are certain things that I feel like you have to own it…I want to know what the sustainability is." — Lindsie (54:59)

Noteworthy & Lighthearted Moments

• Kail and Lindsie’s banter about snacks, picky eaters, and the absurdity of childhood meal negotiations (“The twins will eat any fucking thing…” 22:36).
• Kail’s “no buy November” and Lindsie’s ongoing quest for the perfect leggings.
• Shared disbelief at certain medical practices in history (chainsaws for c-sections: 39:39–41:12).

Timestamps for Key Segments

01:08 – Merch & personal fixations
05:33 – Octopus intelligence and empathy
07:03–19:58 – Food insecurity, personal stories, and community action
15:17 – The value of small donations ("every dollar counts")
27:09–29:05 – Jack the Ripper’s identity confirmed
32:27–37:52 – Ed Gein and true crime media
39:39–41:27 – Chainsaw trivia and horrifying childbirth history
43:32–46:51 – Lululemon, “dupes,” and brand philosophy
51:25–55:57 – Commissionable links and authentic influencer reviews
56:12–60:17 – Listener story about postpartum disasters: comic relief and shared parenting war stories.

Summary

This episode artfully mixes deep empathy, personal storytelling, and pop culture with the hosts’ signature irreverence and humor. Creating space for serious issues like food insecurity and the effects of childhood deprivation, Kail and Lindsie also offer thoughtful takes on true crime trends, influencer culture, and the ever-shifting priorities of motherhood and modern life. The episode is packed with memorable soundbites and moments of both reflection and laughter, making it meaningful, informative, and undeniably “Coffee Convos.”