Dumb Blonde Podcast – All the Grammy Tea From Behind the Scenes
Host: Bunnie XO
Guests: Mimi, Jason
Release Date: February 8, 2026
Episode Overview
In this lively and candid episode, Bunnie XO, joined by Mimi and Jason, spills all the behind-the-scenes Grammy tea, giving listeners an unfiltered look at the recent Grammy whirlwind. They address the online backlash after Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech, discuss the internet’s reaction to their public faith, reflect on meeting music icons (like Sharon Osbourne and Busta Rhymes), and share intimate details about their personal lives. The episode is full of memorable stories, heartfelt moments, and Bunnie’s characteristic candor on relationships, faith, and navigating internet drama.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Impromptu Podcast & Family Dynamics
- This episode was unplanned, born out of the wild buzz on social media.
- Jason, Mimi’s "Work Daddy", sits in for Haley, adding a fun family-vibe to the show.
- Dynamic discussed between Mimi working on the road and Jason stepping into a “Mr. Mom” role.
- “Most dads do not know how to do a little girl's hair.” – Bunny [05:26]
- “I get to give them a childhood that I wish I had as a kid… just be a dad.” – Jason [05:30]
2. Jelly Roll’s Grammy “Upset” – Faith and Backlash
- Bunnie had a gut feeling there’d be a Grammy “upset” and was proven right by Jelly Roll’s sweep.
- “Holy Mother of God. It has been crazy, wild. It has been insane…” – Bunny [07:41]
- The group discusses how Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech about faith and Jesus went viral—for both positive and negative reasons.
- “They’re weaponizing the Bible and religion way more than they are celebrating the name of Jesus.” – Bunny [08:13]
- People accused Jelly Roll of being a “performative Christian”, which deeply upset Bunnie.
- Jason and Bunnie call out the hypocrisy of critics, especially those who profit from critiquing others’ faith.
3. Living Faith Publicly & Bunnie’s Spiritual Journey
- Bunnie reflects on her personal faith journey, leaving behind occult practices as she and Jelly Roll leaned further into Christianity.
- “The minute I denounced any sort of witchcraft in my life, my husband starts winning Grammys…” – Bunny [17:04]
- Stresses that curiosity for dark aesthetics ("Dracula, vampires") doesn't equal witchcraft.
- Bunnie recounts the spiritual themes in Jelly Roll’s music going back 15 years—countering claims his faith is new or performative.
- (Timestamps of notable speeches and performances shared—see Memorable Moments.)
4. Online Hate, Authenticity, and Tabloid Culture
- Conversation about how public figures are scrutinized for being real online, leading to a reluctance to share vulnerable moments.
- “You guys make us not want to give you anything. That’s why I will never talk about my IVF journey publicly.” – Bunny [27:01]
- Bunnie addresses ongoing rumors about past infidelity, emphasizing that the tabloid narrative is outdated and misinformed.
- “That was seven years ago. If I’m over it, why the fuck aren’t you?” – Bunny [27:43]
- Mimi and Bunny clarify details around their relationships, telling listeners to wait for the full story in her upcoming book.
- “How many preachers have cheated…and you guys forgive them, but my husband did something when he wasn’t even walking in faith, and you still want to hold that against him.” – Bunny [29:24]
5. The Grammy Experience – Candid Backstage Stories
- Bunnie was thrilled to become a meme after Grammy night.
- Stories about meeting industry icons:
- Sharon Osbourne: Lauded as “America’s royalty” and “number one” after meeting her.
- “Dolly has always been number one in my book. She just got knocked down to number two… Sharon Osbourne is number one, man.” – Bunny [30:31]
- Sharon’s upcoming podcast episode teased as deeply emotional.
- Discussion of public criticism of the Osbourne family’s appearance and grief, with strong defense from Bunnie:
- “Go fuck yourself. I will stand ten toes down for that family, dude. They have done nothing but wrap our family in love…” – Bunny [31:57]
- Youngblud and Jesse Jo Stark: Admired for bringing back 90s rock couple vibes and being genuinely sweet in person.
- Busta Rhymes: “If you have not lived life unless you got a wet kiss from Busta Rhymes. It’s the most exhilarating thing.” – Mimi [41:47]
- Sharon Osbourne: Lauded as “America’s royalty” and “number one” after meeting her.
- Jelly Roll and Bunnie dancing during Alex Warren’s performance sparked online debate:
- “I’ve never seen people be so miserable that you can’t even dance with the person you love at the Grammys.” – Bunny [25:32]
6. Grammy Wins & Manifesting
- Behind-the-scenes stories about how the Grammy wins unfolded—some awarded off-camera.
- Bunnie describes the chaos and emotion around receiving the news.
- Heartfelt support for fellow artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler Childers, and Miranda Lambert.
- Emotional moment when Jelly Roll hugged Reba and was in disbelief after his wins.
- “That, to me, was just such a beautiful moment because it really shows a man who was in disbelief and was dazed…” – Bunny [50:36]
- Jelly Roll tied with Bad Bunny for the most Grammys that night.
7. Meeting Other Celebrities
- Observations on stars like Busta Rhymes (“joy”), Tate McRae (“supermodel pretty”), Haley and Justin Bieber, and Teddy Swims.
- Lola Young: Celebrated for her emotional performance and as a mental health advocate.
8. Takeaways on Handling Online Negativity
- Bunnie shares recent Psalms verse that resonates with her online experience:
- “Their hearts are full of malice and their throats are open graves.” – Bunny [58:09]
- Advice for listeners to step back from negativity and remember real life happens away from social media.
- “The only time that negativity is relevant is when you’re consuming it.” – Bunny [56:47]
9. Teasers and What’s Next
- Bunnie’s book drops February 17th; book tour and press appearances announced.
- Upcoming facelift discussed with humor, highlighting Bunnie’s transparency about cosmetic work.
- Season 11 of the podcast will feature the Osbournes and more high-profile guests.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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On Faith & Criticism:
“In what world is it okay to ever question somebody's walk with God? ...All he's saying is, hey, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus does not belong to one political party. Jesus loves you. And the Internet lost their minds.” – Bunny [09:15] -
Jelly Roll’s Speech (Replayed in Podcast):
“Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus. And anybody can have a relationship with him.” – Jelly Roll (played at [20:18]) -
On Being “Real” Online:
“You guys make us not want to fudgeing, give you anything… I hold things close to my chest because they destroy things that are beautiful.” – Bunny [27:01, 27:11] -
On Sharon Osbourne:
“Sharon Osbourne is number one, man.” – Bunny [30:32] “Leave that family alone…my heart breaks for the sadness that that family feels right now.” – Bunny [33:07] -
Humor About Meme Status:
“I’ve always wanted to be a meme.” – Bunny [30:08] “If I was that powerful, you guys are giving me way too much.” (on “witchcraft” rumors) – Bunny [18:46] -
Advice for Listeners:
“When you set that phone down, all that negativity disappears.” – Bunny [56:41]
“If the world could just take a break, take a look around you… because none of that matters.” – Bunny & Jason [56:58–57:32]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [07:40] Grammy upset & internet reaction
- [08:13] Weaponization of religion and discussion of faith backlash
- [17:04] Leaving occult practices, spiritual shift for Bunnie and family
- [20:18] Replay of Jelly Roll’s Grammy speech (key theme)
- [27:01] Struggles with authenticity and being targeted online
- [30:31] Meeting Sharon Osbourne at the Grammys
- [33:07] Standing up for the Osbourne family
- [38:12] Impressions of Youngblud and Jesse Jo Stark
- [41:47] Busta Rhymes kisses, joy backstage
- [47:05] Clarifying Grammy wins and award night timeline
- [50:36] Jelly Roll’s disbelief at winning, emotional moment
- [56:41] Advice on stepping away from negativity
- [58:09] Psalms verse that resonated with Bunnie about current struggles
Episode Tone
Upbeat, unapologetically honest, full of humor and heartfelt sincerity. Bunnie and her crew balance vulnerability with confidence, offering listeners both laughter and real talk about healing, faith, and weathering internet storms.
For those who missed the episode, this summary covers the drama, heart, and hilarious realities behind one of the Grammys’ most-talked-about moments—and the everyday resilience it takes to live under the spotlight.
