Podcast Summary: Kennedy Saves the World - "Tom Brady and Weird Cloned Dogs" (November 6, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Kennedy dives into the controversial topic of pet cloning, prompted by recent news of Tom Brady cloning his cherished dog. With her trademark blend of humor and heartfelt candor, Kennedy explores what it means to love and eventually lose a pet, why she passionately opposes pet cloning, and the broader messages such choices send to families and society. The episode intertwines personal anecdotes, cultural commentary, and a critique of celebrity behavior tied to grief and emotional resilience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kennedy’s Affection for Her Dog Lemmy (00:00–03:20)

• Kennedy opens by professing her deep love for her 10-year-old French bulldog, Lemmy, describing his quirky habits and the approaching inevitability of losing him soon due to the breed’s limited lifespan.
• She humorously explains the intensity of her feelings:

  "There are times I almost love him as much as my birthed children. Not quite as much because I'm not a total psycho, but, God, I love my dog." (01:00)

2. The Pain of Pet Loss and the Temptation of Cloning (03:21–05:15)

• Kennedy discusses the emotional devastation that comes with losing a beloved pet and candidly shares that the loss of Lemmy may be sadder to her than the loss of some humans she’s loved.
• She expresses empathy for those considering cloning as a way to avoid this grief, but firmly states her opposition:

  "When he passes and walks over that great and tragic rainbow bridge, I will have to let him go. And it will be the saddest day. It will be sadder than the passing... of people close to me who have preceded him in eternal sleep." (02:20)

3. The Case Against Pet Cloning (05:16–07:00)

• Kennedy details why she finds the concept of cloning a pet “sinister and creepy," framing it as an unhealthy way to avoid confronting natural emotions like grief and loss.
• She links her argument to Tom Brady, who invested in Colossal (having acquired ViaGen, a pet cloning company) and reportedly cloned his dog, Lua:

  "Tom wants to tinker with genes. He is an investor in a company called Colossal, which acquired a company called ViaGen, which owns the technology that allows humanity to clone animals, including dogs... And Tom Brady cloned his dog." (04:00)

• Kennedy asserts deep philosophical beliefs regarding animals’ souls and the irreplaceability of their presence:

  “I believe that dogs have souls. ...You cannot be reintroduced to a genetically similar heap of cells that might become another dog that looks exactly like your old dog.”

4. Cloning and Emotional Health – Critique of Celebrities (07:01–07:55)

• Kennedy points out that other celebrities have cloned pets (Paris Hilton, Barbra Streisand) but maintains that, while their grief is legitimate, cloning distorts the natural grieving process and sends the wrong message to families and children.
• She humorously positions herself in solidarity with grieving celebrity pet owners, while drawing a hard line:

  “I am you, Paris Hilton. But when Lemmy goes, I’m not gonna have someone come over and do a blood draw on his little French bulldog corpse... It’s not going to be Lemmy.” (07:15)

• She worries about the impact on children and society, criticizing avoidance of tough emotions and the message it sends.

5. Challenge to Tom Brady and Cultural Reflection (07:56–08:25)

• Kennedy frames Tom Brady as a symbolic American figure and uses him as an example for handling loss properly.
• She argues that as a leader (even humorously dubbed 'the father of this nation'), Brady should model emotional resilience:

  "Tom Brady. In many ways, you are the father of this nation. ...You’re out there avoiding your feelings. That’s no way to be a man. That’s woman stuff right there. That’s Barbra Streisand stuff, Tom Brady. And I for one will not accept it." (08:05)

• Ends with a direct message:

  "Man up, Buttercup. We need you on that wall. This Has been Kennedy Saves the World. Officially anti dog cloning." (08:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Love for Lemmy:
  "He is a walking ham and a furry morsel and he is a perfect gentleman and I would never clone him." (02:38)

• On Cloning as an Emotional Crutch:
  "When you clone a pet, you are just trying to fill up your grief with some odd and unacceptable mass that's never going to take the place of your former pet..." (05:50)

• Message to Tom Brady:
  "Let Junie go. Let the dogs go. Get ahold of yourselves. Let's start with you, Tom Brady. Man up, Buttercup. We need you on that wall." (08:23)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–03:20: Kennedy introduces Lemmy, her personal experience with pet aging and love.
• 03:21–05:15: Discussion of grief, pet passing, and her stance against cloning.
• 05:16–07:00: Critique of pet cloning's philosophical and emotional implications; Tom Brady’s involvement.
• 07:01–07:55: Remarks on celebrity pet cloning, grief avoidance, message to families.
• 07:56–08:25: Direct challenge to Tom Brady and cultural reflection.

Tone & Style

• Kennedy’s tone is irreverent, humorous, heartfelt, and sharp; she combines personal vulnerability with biting cultural critique. Her message is clear: embracing the full human (and pet-owner) experience means learning to mourn and let go, not circumventing grief with technology—even if you’re Tom Brady.

Conclusion:
Kennedy passionately argues that cloning pets is emotionally misguided, using Tom Brady’s high-profile example to explore themes of love, loss, resilience, and the uncomfortable necessity of letting go. Through wit and personal storytelling, she casts herself firmly (and publicly) as anti-dog cloning, urging listeners—and cultural icons—to 'man up' and face life’s tough moments head on.