Dumb Blonde Podcast: Larry Birkhead (Part 2)
Release Date: March 27, 2026
Host: Bunnie XO
Guest: Larry Birkhead

Episode Overview

In this emotionally charged and candid continuation, Bunnie XO sits down with Larry Birkhead, the former partner of Anna Nicole Smith and father to their daughter, Dannielynn. The episode delves deeply into Larry’s tumultuous relationship with Anna Nicole, the challenging circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, media scrutiny, the secrets and struggles leading up to Anna’s death, and Larry’s life as a single father navigating loss, public opinion, and parenthood. Through raw storytelling and never-before-shared details, Larry provides an insider’s perspective—covering not just infamous headlines but the intimate, painful, and sometimes redemptive moments behind closed doors.

Key Topics & Insights

Anna Nicole’s Pregnancy and Relationship Tensions

• Feeling Overwhelmed and Taken for Granted

  • Larry describes the dynamic in his relationship with Anna Nicole, feeling like “the boyfriend, the assistant, the this, the that” as he ran errands, managed tasks, and picked up the slack in a chaotic household.
  • “I just want to be a man... my identity was slipping away.”
    (Larry, 04:41-04:50)

• The Reveal of Anna’s Pregnancy

  • Anna reveals her pregnancy through coded text messages, using symbols due to paranoia about surveillance.
  • “She goes, ‘Come back, dummy. I’ve got something to tell you.’”
    (Larry, 07:51)

• Secrecy and Paranoia

  • Anna keeps her pregnancy hidden due to fears of job security and media intrusion, even keeping the baby’s paternity secret from close family and friends.
  • Larry describes buying maternity clothes while not even being able to give Anna’s name—“as small as the question was...it was a wake-up call that this is not the normal situation.” (Larry, 15:58-16:13)

Medication, Health Concerns, and Public Scrutiny

• Managing Anna’s Health and Addiction Perceptions

  • Larry addresses common misconceptions about Anna’s drug use, emphasizing he only ever saw her take prescription medications for legitimate ailments (seizures, migraines, insomnia).
  • “I never saw her do drugs. Maybe smoke pot or something... never did she go out and say, ‘I need a bag of cocaine or whatever.’”
    (Larry, 10:08-10:16)

• Conflict Over Medication During Pregnancy

  • Larry expresses concern over prescription medication’s potential harm to the baby; an altercation over hiding pills leads to further distrust.
  • “I was made to feel like I could have caused damage to the baby and her.”
    (Larry, 12:18-12:31)

• Hospital Incident and Exclusion

  • Larry is asked to leave the hospital by Howard (Anna’s lawyer and constant companion) during Anna’s medical emergency—he feels increasingly sidelined.
  • “He’s asking me to leave the hospital where my girlfriend is having a baby...I was honestly worried that he was going to call the police or something on me.”
    (Larry, 23:05-23:40)

The Move to the Bahamas and Media Firestorm

• Why Anna Moved to the Bahamas

  • Fueled by media pressure, suspicion, and being told falsehoods about Larry’s intentions (that he would take her baby and her money), Anna abruptly leaves the U.S.
  • “She was told that I was going to take her baby from her and...be entitled to 50% of whatever she would get from the Supreme Court.”
    (Larry, 40:06-40:40)

• Larry’s Exclusion and Attempts to Communicate

  • Anna limits contact, changes her numbers, and sometimes only communicates through music.
  • “She might just say, ‘I want you to listen to this song.’ And it would be what she wanted to say, but she couldn’t say.”
    (Larry, 44:31-44:37)

• Strained Communication and Jealousy

  • Even from afar, Anna exhibits jealousy, accusing Larry over minor work relationships—“She said, ‘Go F her then.’... The last thing she said...was, ‘don’t ever fall in love again.’”
    (Larry, 51:07-51:32)

Media Spin, Paternity Dispute, and Daniel’s Death

• The Paternity Circus

  • The mystery of the baby’s father becomes tabloid fodder, complicated by Anna and Howard’s denials and staged photo shoots to hide her pregnancy.
  • “They’re saying I’m a publicist. They’re saying I’m a boyfriend. They’re saying you have a sperm donor. I’m like, this Is kind of just like, a lot...”
    (Larry, 35:14-35:57)

• Daniel’s Overdose and Death

  • Larry first hears of a death in the Bahamas and fears it’s his child. It turns out to be Anna’s son, Daniel—a loss that devastates Anna and further isolates Larry.
  • “For a moment, I felt relieved. And then I started...I was still in shock. I would later feel guilty for being relieved about my kid, you know.”
    (Larry, 53:06-53:10)

• Howard Stern’s Role & the Wedding

  • Howard is publicly named as the father and, later, holds a wedding ceremony with Anna in the Bahamas. Larry, meanwhile, is still fighting to prove paternity.
  • “Anna and Howard show up on the cover of People magazine and there she’s in a white wedding dress... The baby was given Howard’s last name.”
    (Larry, 60:40-63:00)

Legal Battles, Loss, and Single Fatherhood

• Fighting for Dannielynn

  • Larry recounts launching legal battles both in California and the Bahamas, eventually resulting in a court-ordered DNA test just before Anna’s death.
  • “I said to her...you think now I’m fighting you and you think this is bad, but Anna, you know how this feels. You’ve been on this other side...You will appreciate one day that I fought to be a part of my daughter’s life and that I didn’t just walk away.”
    (Larry, 114:21-115:07)

• Anna’s Death and Immediate Aftermath

  • Anna dies before the paternity test is completed—Larry is cast into a whirlwind of hostile media, court battles over Anna’s burial, and invasive public speculation.
  • “I got up and I left and I went back to the apartment and her stuff was still sitting in there...and then because of the media, always knew how to get ahold of me from my job. There were people camped out at my house within minutes.”
    (Larry, 85:51-88:10)

• Adjusting to Life as a Dad

  • Larry moves Dannielynn to Kentucky to shield her from relentless paparazzi, striving to give her as normal a life as possible. He expresses pride in her growth and identity.
  • “I feel like, of all the things I’ve done in life, I got that right. I think I’ve been good at being a dad.”
    (Larry, 95:33-113:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Anna's Trust Issues:
  “She always had to talk in code because she thought her phones were tap traced, whatever, and she didn’t like putting anything in writing.”
  (Larry, 07:51)

• The Emotional Rollercoaster:
  “Being told that you’re an angel, being convinced now you’re the devil—and then the communication to just be cut off, like, that is just so crazy.”
  (Bunnie, 42:02-42:12)

• On the Media’s Take:
  “People thought I was running towards an obligation for a payday. My daughter still to this day, she never got any of the money her mom was fighting for.”
  (Larry, 115:07-115:36)

• On Being a Single Parent:
  “When I got Dannielynn, I went straight into Dannielynn. I spent the first five years in disbelief that I went through what I went through...now that she’s in college, what does dad do now?”
  (Larry, 98:02-99:43)

• On Anna Nicole’s Legacy:
  “There’s a project we’re working on...because I sit back and watch people kind of steal Anna’s and hijack her voice. As far as I’m concerned, put me to the test over my daughter, in a relationship that I know I gave my all for.”
  (Larry, 73:22-74:37)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• 03:31–10:18: The unraveling relationship, Anna’s pregnancy, secrecy, and medication concerns.
• 16:28–18:49: The strain of living in secrecy and the emotional toll of being hidden.
• 27:56–31:08: Anna's move to the Bahamas, Larry’s exclusion, and media scrutiny ramping up.
• 35:14–40:00: Tabloid exploitation and Anna’s paranoia about Larry’s intentions.
• 52:54–56:53: Daniel’s death, the aftermath, and Anna’s worsening mental state.
• 63:00–76:08: Howard's involvement, the Bahamas era, the wedding, and the legal maze.
• 81:10–88:10: Anna’s last communications and passing; Larry’s shock and grief.
• 93:53–99:43: Raising Dannielynn, retreat to Kentucky, and handling new solo fatherhood.
• 106:37–113:44: Dannielynn’s relationship with Anna’s legacy and managing public misconceptions.

Themes & Emotional Tone

• Vulnerable, Open, and Reflective: Larry is raw, introspective, and unguarded; Bunnie supports with empathy and affirmation.
• Complex Love and Grief: The discussion balances deep affection with toxic relationship realities, guilt, and heartbreak.
• Media Critique: Both highlight the harm of sensationalized narratives, judgment, and the loss of truth in Anna’s story.

Final Thoughts

Bunnie XO ends by affirming Larry’s dedication—“your actions have proven way more than your words ever have.” Larry, in turn, emphasizes his pride in Dannielynn and the importance of truthfully sharing Anna Nicole’s legacy, not for profit, but for his daughter’s understanding and the public’s memory.

Connect with Larry

• Instagram: @larryanddannielynn
• Dannielynn’s social media is private for her autonomy and well-being.

For fans or those new to Anna Nicole's story, this episode offers not only an inside look at a tabloid tragedy but, more importantly, a human portrait of survival, love, and a father's steady devotion.