Dumb Blonde Podcast – Leo Skepi Teaches Us How to Ghost & Talks About Never Being In Love | Book Tour Live
Host: Bunnie XO
Guests: Leo Skepi, Wynonna Judd, Shinedown (Brent, Zach/Banjo), Jelly Roll, Bailey Ann, Mimi, Haley ("The Coven")
Date: April 27, 2026
Location: Nashville – Live Book Tour Show
Episode Overview
This special episode of the Dumb Blonde Podcast is a lively, variety-show-style stop on Bunnie XO’s live book tour in Nashville—a sold-out, high-energy event featuring audience participation, candid conversations about love, trauma, and healing, plus musical performances and a no-holds-barred interview with Leo Skepi.
The evening blends Bunnie’s signature brash humor and vulnerability with guest appearances from icons like Wynonna Judd, viral motivator Leo Skepi, the band Shinedown, and her husband Jelly Roll, weaving together raw stories on relationships, personal growth, self-acceptance, confessions, and the meaning of second chances.
Segment Breakdown & Key Insights
1. Opening – Energy, Gratitude & Nashville Love (06:24 – 08:57)
- Bunnie celebrates a sold-out show in Nashville and reflects on the journey from Vegas girl to Nashville local and bestselling author.
- Quote: "I went from a hooker to being an author, baby. It is what it is, right? Gotta climb that corporate ladder somehow." – Bunny (07:24)
2. Nostalgia & Musical Roots – Judds Karaoke Game ft. Wynonna Judd (08:57 – 25:54)
- Bunnie and co-host Tammy reminisce over '90s country with a hilarious Judds karaoke battle.
- Surprise appearance: Wynonna Judd graces the stage, bestowing heartfelt praise on Bunnie and sharing stories from her legendary career and personal life.
- Highlights:
- Wynonna reveals her mother was the “table-flipper” if country music ever had a “Housewives” moment (15:19).
- Fan story—signing a prosthetic limb (“Happy Trails”) and a penis thrown on stage (20:08).
- Reflections on self-acceptance, not changing for anyone, and combating social media toxicity:
- Quote: “I love the fact that you’re so, so real.” – Wynonna Judd (14:10)
- “I've never had sex just to have sex... it’s always been a power play.” – Leo Skepi (68:21 – see later)
- Memorable: Wynonna admits she’d be in prison “if it wasn’t for music” (19:30).
- Theme: Honoring authenticity and generational healing.
3. Shinedown Unplugged (30:10 – 39:58)
- Bunnie introduces Shinedown (Brent, Zach 'Banjo') for live acoustic renditions of "Call Me" and "Second Chance," allowing the audience to sing along and create a sense of community.
- Humorous banter about wardrobe mishaps and Bunny’s show running on “girl power.”
- Quote: "We're the background dancers tonight." – Brent, Shinedown (30:47)
- Bunnie: “Thank God for second chances… I know I’m a second chance.” (40:00)
4. Audience Confessions & The Coven (42:23 – 58:04)
"Ask & Confess" Segment with Mimi, Haley, and Tammy
- Rapid-fire, uncensored crowd confessions:
- Flings with neighbors’ moms (44:09), wedgie fetishes (48:09), crying during sex thinking about a dead grandma (46:51), golden shower kink (54:27), and even a “guacamole incident” (56:05).
- Judgment and laughter alongside reminders to “never yuck a yum”—celebrating sex positivity and humor around taboo topics.
- Quote: “People eat ass. A little dirt don't hurt, right?” – Tammy (50:08)
- Sweet guilt confession: fart blamed on a classmate in elementary school (57:42).
5. Influencer Scramble & Leo Skepi’s Interview (58:46 – 76:13)
Influencer Sound Guess Game (58:46 – 60:32)
- Bunnie teases the crowd with soundbites, fakes out appearances by Trisha Paytas, Tana, Mikayla, then brings out viral motivator/“Villain Era” king Leo Skepi.
Leo Skepi’s Deep-Dive (60:40 – 76:13)
- Sexuality & Changing Preferences:
- Reveals currently attracted to men after “dabbling again” (61:30).
- Origin of his Motivational Speech:
- “More like they hurt my feelings... Yeah, I’ll fuck you up, but I’m gonna cry after the hell.” (62:53)
- On Ghosting & Boundaries:
- “The whole point of ghosting is, like, I’m gonna hurt your feelings by acting like you don’t exist... I’m not thinking about you. Not posting about you.” (65:32)
- Advice to those struggling to cut someone off:
- “Block them. You have to take care of yourself. Everybody feels it; just don’t act on it because then you’re crazy.” (66:04)
- On Love & Power Dynamics:
- “I’ve never been in love, ever… The way people behave when they’re in love, I’m good. I’d be embarrassed to myself.” (67:30)
- “I've never had sex just to have sex. It’s always been a power play.” (68:21)
- Mental Health & Social Media:
- Both Leo and Bunny touch on suicidal ideation, fighting through darkness, and how resilience forms a “warrior” mentality.
- Quote: “I think it’s because I handle chaos so well and I’ve been through so much. They’re like, ‘How are you still standing? How are you so happy?’” – Leo Skepi (71:57)
- Rapid-fire Personality:
- Block or confront? "Typically, I’m just gonna block you. Be done.” (74:39)
- Therapy or revenge glow up? “Revenge glow up.” (74:45)
- On posting love life: “Don’t ever post them. Not until you engage.” (74:52)
- Love or leverage? (right after) – “Leverage.” (75:44)
6. Bunny & Jelly Roll – Relationship Love Letter & Healing After Infidelity (77:34 – 98:07)
- Jelly Roll joins Bunny to reflect on their journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse couple, tackling infidelity and healing with radical honesty and public vulnerability.
- Heartfelt Moment: Jelly Roll addresses their affair and rebuilding trust:
- Quote: "If one couple survives and comes through it... that’s why we tell our story... sometimes love can actually win.” – Jelly Roll (88:49)
- Bunny: “The Internet always comes at us... they weaponize our own story against us. But we do that for you guys because we never want you to look at us and be like, they’re perfect.” (90:51)
- Discuss parenting as a "bonus mom," the trauma of stepparenting, striving not to repeat generational pain, and embracing second, third, and fourth chances for happiness.
7. The Next Generation: Bailey Ann’s Questions + The Writing Process (94:27 – 100:02)
- Stepdaughter Bailey Ann brings thoughtful questions about Bunny’s writing process and her inspiration for the memoir.
- Bunny explains her passion for writing, how vulnerability is scary but healing, and cherishing the “happy ending in progress.”
- Quote: “If you read the entire book, you’re like, damn, this is one sad fucking bitch. You know, when does it start getting good?” – Bunny (98:12)
- Looking forward: Hints at a possible movie adaptation of her book.
8. Jelly Roll Performs – Songs & Full Circle Moment (100:42 – end)
- Live performances of Jelly Roll’s signature songs—including "Save Me," "Harlem on Ice," and "Need a Favor"—bring the house down, with Bunny, friends, and family joining onstage.
- Jelly Roll: “As an old Tennessee boy looking out, seeing my dude with a pink Bunny shirt... This is my soul. But I did ask her selfishly if I could sing tonight, because I never got to sing at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.” (101:39)
- Closing: Warm, loving send-off from Bunny and Jelly Roll, urging everyone to join the afterparty.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Quote/Summary | Speaker |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| 07:24 | "I went from a hooker to being an author, baby. It is what it is." | Bunny |
| 14:10 | “I love the fact that you’re so, so real.” | Wynonna Judd |
| 19:30 | "Prison." (on what alt career she’d have), "Did you share a bus with your mother for 10 years?" | Wynonna Judd |
| 20:08 | "Their penis." (wildest thing tossed on stage) | Wynonna Judd |
| 66:04 | "Duh, Block them... The way you feel is yours to hold..." | Leo Skepi |
| 68:21 | “I've never had sex just to have sex. It’s always been for a power play.” | Leo Skepi |
| 71:57 | "I think it’s because I handle chaos so well and I’ve been through so much..." | Leo Skepi |
| 75:44 | "Leverage." | Leo Skepi |
| 88:49 | "[Affair]... Sometimes love can actually win." | Jelly Roll |
| 97:58 | “English was, like, one of my only really good classes that I never failed.” | Bunny |
| 98:12 | “If you read the book, you’re like... damn, this is one sad fucking bitch.” | Bunny |
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Judds country karaoke + Wynonna Judd Interview: 08:57 – 25:54
- Shinedown Acoustic Set: 30:10 – 39:58
- Audience Confessions / Ask & Confess: 42:23 – 58:04
- Leo Skepi Interview: 60:40 – 76:13
- Jelly Roll & Bunny Heart-to-Heart: 77:34 – 98:07
- Bailey Ann Q&A / Writing Process: 94:27 – 100:02
- Jelly Roll Live Performance: 100:42 – end (approx. 109:36)
Episode Themes
- Vulnerability as strength: From Bunny’s trauma dump and candid relationship stories to Wynonna’s honesty about fame and Leo Skepi’s rawness about mental health.
- Humor and healing through community: Sex confessions, music, and laughter bring people together.
- Setting boundaries, mental health, and the power to ghost: Leo’s unapologetic advice anchors the modernization of self-care.
- Second chances: In love, in family, and in life—no one is chained to their old identity.
- Women supporting women and blended family bonds: A theme of chosen family and unconditional love.
Final Notes
This episode is a wild ride—a feast of confessions, music, tears, laughter, brutal honesty, and the celebration of resilience. The live format captures the show’s essence: community, catharsis, and the irrepressible spirit of Bunnie XO.
Whether you’re looking for personal growth, relationship advice, or just a damn good time, this is an episode worth soaking up.
