Podcast Summary: Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce
Episode 50: Kylie & Demi Lovato on Wild Jonas Reunion, Manifesting Super Bowl Halftime & Swag Gap Marriages
Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Kylie Kelce
Guest: Demi Lovato
Overview
In the Season 2 premiere of Not Gonna Lie, Kylie Kelce sits down with guest Demi Lovato in Los Angeles for an unfiltered, engaging conversation. The episode blends Kylie's hot takes on current trends, mom life, the ins and outs of 2026, and a candid discussion with Demi covering music, career evolution, Disney days, mental health, and their mutual love of food. The tone is candid, playful, and empowering, making it a must-listen for fans of real talk, pop culture, and modern womanhood.
Episode Breakdown
1. Kylie’s 2026 “Ins and Outs” & Life Updates (00:00–25:50)
- Podcast returns for Season 2: Kylie keeps her unapologetic voice and focus on womanhood, parenting, gossip, and real talk.
- Olympics Announcement: Kylie reveals she and the podcast will be at the Milan Winter Olympics, taping two episodes from the games. (03:30)
- FAFO YouTube Series: Kylie describes hilarious attempts at curling and snowboarding with pro athletes and teases upcoming episodes with Olympian Jamie Anderson. (05:50)
- Traitors Recap: Kylie reacts to her mother-in-law Donna’s appearance and reveal as a “traitor” on the reality series, describing dramatic moments and personal disbelief. (06:24)
- Quote: “She was a traitor and she fucking nailed it.” (07:15)
- Doom Scroll of the Week: Kylie riffs on trending topics in Gen Z and mom life.
- Swag Gap Trend (08:11): Discusses sartorial mismatches in marriages.
- “I can confirm it does exist. I am the one bringing the team down… My husband, he’s the one who’s got the swag.” (08:39)
- Traveling and Motherhood: Touches on “pump and dump” realities of breastfeeding while traveling. (09:44)
- Dry January: Jokes about people bailing on Dry January—“I myself have absolutely no feelings about dry January because I don’t drink.” (12:21)
- Swag Gap Trend (08:11): Discusses sartorial mismatches in marriages.
- Notable Quote: “If I have to button them, should I be wearing them?” [re: ‘hard pants’ being out] (20:41)
2. Kylie’s Top “Ins and Outs” for 2026 (16:14–25:50)
Ins:
- Kittens/puppies, room temperature water, bagel sandwiches, mom-and-dad time, “flipping the bird”
- “Very in for 2026...Sometimes it’s playful, sometimes it’s serious.” (19:14) Outs:
- Crop tops, hard pants, acting professional, giving a fuck about things you can’t control, cooking with toddlers
- “Once again, for the second year in a row, giving a single fuck is out.” (22:34)
3. Kylie Meets Demi Lovato—Music, Cowboys, & Pop Stardom (25:50–44:04)
Cowboys Connection:
- Demi explains her mom was a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, but she doesn’t watch football. Kylie jokingly gives Demi a “free pass” for Cowboys fandom. (26:45)
- Demi: “Give me a free pass because I don't actually watch football.” (26:51)
On New Album & Tour:
- Demi’s new album, It’s Not That Deep, channeling happy pop/dance vibes inspired by her personal life.
- Demi: “I found it really difficult to write happy rock songs…what matched my emotions was the pop and dance sound.” (31:03–32:25)
- Tour stops, including Philly, and must-have Philly cheesesteak recommendations (Angelo’s). (33:00–34:00)
- Demi: “I’m dying to have a really good Philly cheesesteak.” (33:29)
- “Cool for the Summer” is Demi’s favorite live song to perform—challenging but not stressful. (35:31)
- On hardest notes and vocal challenges:
- “When I sing and I hit the high notes…it’s not just because I can get up there…It truly is visceral…right up there with sex and chocolate and Taco Bell.” – Demi (37:39)
On Collaborations & Disney Channel Memories:
- Standout collaboration: Christina Aguilera, “Fall In Line” (39:12)
- Demi: “Christina is like Kelly Clarkson to me, one of my biggest inspirations.”
- Camp Rock and Princess Protection Program nostalgia, including educating her husband Jordan by rewatching her Disney films. (47:51)
- Demi is executive producer on Camp Rock 3—passing the baton to a new generation. (49:02)
4. Jonas Reunion & Pop Culture (“Disney Knees”) (40:06–44:04)
- Demi’s surprise appearance at Jonas Brothers’ show generated massive online buzz.
- “Everyone was going crazy…crowd erupt with enthusiasm, the way we were excited to perform, it just felt right and was really rewarding.” (41:30–42:06)
- Signature “Disney knees” stage move explained with on-air demonstration. (42:30)
5. Quickfire on Stardom, Mentors, X Factor, and Celebrity Moments (50:01–55:09)
- Demi never had a Disney mentor—wants to be that for today’s young stars.
- “It’s important to take care of yourself…take care of your mental health.” (51:47)
- Funniest starstruck moment: Lisa Barlow of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” at a holiday party.
- Demi: “I literally…walked out of the room. My husband was like, you glitched, didn’t you?” (52:30)
- On X Factor experience and only returning if judging with Britney Spears. (54:10)
6. Super Bowl Performances & Manifesting Halftime (55:10–56:17)
- Super Bowl National Anthem: Demi’s favorite stage—admits to blanking out due to nerves.
- Demi: “I blacked out when I started singing. I finished, and I was like, was that good?” (55:50)
- Kylie and Demi jokingly “manifest” a future Super Bowl halftime show for Demi. (56:14)
- “We’ll plant the seed.” — Kylie
7. Cooking, Recovery, and New Cookbook (56:19–62:14)
- Demi’s cookbook: One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food (out March 17, 2026)
- Joy of food: Demi’s favorite “dish” is her pickle mug (joking)—and her chili for game days.
- Movie theater pickles: A Texas tradition—eating whole pickles with popcorn at the movies. (57:45–58:58)
- On food and recovery: Cooking became vital to Demi’s recovery from an eating disorder.
- Demi: “Cooking has been so healing for me and my recovery.” (61:46)
- Kylie thanks Demi for her candor on mental health, especially as a mom of four girls.
Notable Quotes
- Kylie, on authenticity: "If I have to button them, should I be wearing them?” (20:41)
- Demi, on joy of singing: “It truly is visceral…right up there with sex and chocolate and Taco Bell.” (38:21)
- Demi, on cooking: “Cooking has been so healing for me and my recovery.” (61:46)
- Kylie, on motherhood: “Raising four girls in this world, it’s important to have people who will speak up about those types of things that are impacting a lot of people, oftentimes silently.” (62:14)
- Demi, on the Super Bowl: “I blacked out when I started singing. I finished, and I was like, was that good?” (55:50)
Timestamps of Key Segments
- 00:00 – Kylie’s updates & tone for Season 2
- 06:24 – Traitors recap & Donna reveal
- 08:11 – “Swag Gap” trend & mom-life travel
- 16:14 – Kylie’s “Ins and Outs” for 2026
- 25:50 – Start of Demi Lovato interview, Cowboys chat
- 29:36 – Demi’s favorite new album songs
- 31:03 – Creation process and genre-switch for album
- 35:31 – Performing “Cool for the Summer” live
- 39:12 – Demi’s favorite duet (Christina Aguilera)
- 40:06 – Jonas Brothers reunion & Disney knees
- 47:51 – Camp Rock nostalgia & new movie preview
- 50:01 – Disney mentorship, starstruck moments
- 55:10 – Super Bowl performance reflections, halftime dreams
- 56:19 – Cooking, the pickle mug, Texas movie theater pickles
- 61:46 – Cooking as recovery & new cookbook
Tone and Style
Candid, unfiltered, irreverently honest, and deeply personal. Kylie swears, jokes, and gets real, creating a space for both laughter and vulnerability. Demi matches the candor, opening up about creativity, recovery, and reclaiming joy.
Final Thoughts
This episode is packed with humor, practical advice, nostalgia, personal growth, and powerful vulnerability. Whether you care about football, pop stardom, or just want some real talk about the “swag gap” in marriage or healing your relationship with food, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss: Demi’s pickle hacks, Super Bowl manifesting, a possible Camp Rock 3 easter egg, and Kylie’s no-holds-barred parenting confessions.
