Podcast Summary

Podcast: Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce
Episode: Kylie & Hannah Einbinder on Birds Fans Flipping The Bird, BTS of Hacks & Cheerleading IS A SPORT (Ep. 32)
Release Date: August 21, 2025
Guest: Hannah Einbinder (Emmy-nominated star of “Hacks,” comedian, diehard Eagles fan)

Episode Overview

This episode brings Kylie Kelce together with comedian and “Hacks” co-star Hannah Einbinder for an unfiltered, deeply Philly-rooted conversation. They riff on the fandom and ferocity of Eagles supporters, dive into actress and sport culture (with love for cheerleaders), share behind-the-scenes stories from “Hacks," and exchange heartfelt, hilarious parenting and life advice. The hour is equal parts laugh-out-loud and touching, loaded with stories about family legacy, fandom intensity, and the misunderstood athleticism of cheerleading.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mom Life, Showers, and Small Joys

• Mom Showers vs. Everything Showers ([07:10])
  • Kylie differentiates “mom showers” (bare minimum for hygiene) from coveted “everything showers” (full self-care), sharing the chaos of showering with young kids at home.
  • “A mom shower is honestly pits and crotch bare minimum. Pits, crotch, butt, bare minimum.” – Kylie ([07:40])
  • Kylie shares humorous anecdotes about bringing baby gear into the bathroom just to manage a few minutes alone.

2. Doom Scroll & Viral Parenting Trends

• Baby Hippo “Mom Face” ([09:00])

  • Adorable discussion of a Kansas zoo’s pygmy hippo and the universal mom glare.
  • “Safe to say, Posey hit him with the mom face. That’s his mom. His mom Posey hit him with the mom face. And I would say eleven out of ten. Posey, you nailed that so hard.” – Kylie ([09:32])

• Grandparent “Ding-Dong Ditch” TikTok Trend ([10:50])

  • Parents drop kids (and diaper bags) at grandparents’ doors as a joke—Kylie fantasizes about doing the same for a break.
  • Kylie jokes her daughter would “rat her out” before she could escape.

• Women in Sports Audio Trend ([14:00])

  • Praises ESPN’s Mina Kimes and a viral soundbite used by women in sports:
    “And I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens, it’s more of me.”
  • Kylie: “Men, get used to it, suckas.”

3. Philadelphia Eagles Fandom—Bonding, Loyalty, and Attitude

• Introduction & “Go Birds” Language ([17:00])

  • Hannah and Kylie swap stories about how “Go Birds” is a greeting, toast, condolence, goodbye—an all-purpose phrase for Philadelphia fans.
  • “Go Birds is obviously a tool that we know can mean a million different things... It can do anything you need it to do.” – Hannah Einbinder ([17:00])

• Family Legacy & Emotional Roots ([18:28])

  • Hannah recounts her dad’s passion and the bond with her late grandfather over season tickets; describes a post-Super Bowl teary moment dedicated to her family.
  • “When I think about my identity, I think the order is like, Eagles fan, queer, Jewish, left handed, redhead. Like, I think it’s above all of those other things.” — Hannah ([21:31])
  • Kylie and Hannah agree the intensity (and “aggression”) of Philly fans is rooted in love and generational pride.

• Iconic Philly Fan Behavior (Flipping the Bird) ([22:43])

  • Hannah jokes, “The person in this scenario—that’s me, taunting young fans. I will taunt a child.” ([23:02])
  • Kylie admits that if her kids ever flipped off an opposing team’s fan, “I would cry tears of joy.”
  • The duo bonds over their mutual distaste for Cowboys fans and their unified commitment to never wearing rival teams’ gear.

• The Sacredness of Sports Loyalty ([25:36])

  • On refusing to put on other teams’ paraphernalia, Hannah says: “It can’t happen. My dad would disown me.”
  • Kylie: “My love of my brother-in-law is separate from my sports fandom.”
  • On LA pride vs. Philly sports, Hannah says, “Your love of LA is separate from your sports fandom,” which Kylie compares to loving Travis Kelce but still bleeding green.

4. Philly Accents, Representation in Media

• Philly Accent Showdown ([27:17])
  • Kylie asks Hannah to drop a Philly accent:
    “I’m gonna go get a hoagie. Go Birds.” — Hannah (in accent) ([28:08])
  • Lamenting true Philly representation on screen, they champion authentic accents in shows like “Mare of Easttown” and “Silver Linings Playbook.”

5. Behind the Scenes – “Hacks” & Creative Journey

• Emmy Nominations & Surreal Success ([32:02])

  • Hannah discusses the disconnect between filming in isolation and later recognition:
    “It doesn’t feel like it’s happening to me...it just feels so separate.”
  • Fourth nomination still feels “psycho” and unreal.

• Top Scene: Throwing the Bronzino ([33:33])

  • Channeling Philly rage in a memorable “Hacks” moment; Hannah connects the character’s outburst to the “I’m not angry, I’m from Philly” spirit.
  • “Some of the dramatic work has been rewarding, but that is probably top two. I mean, it all comes back to Philly...” ([33:33])

• Chemistry with Jean Smart ([34:43])

  • Hannah reflects on her genuine off-screen bond with Jean Smart, rooted in shared humor, instant connection, and resilience.

6. Cheerleading: “Tell Me Immediately” Segment

• Physical Toll & Misconceptions ([36:56]; [37:50])

  • Hannah’s special “Everything Must Go” and her battered cheerleader knees spurs Kylie’s TMI segment.
  • “When I bend down, my knees sound like a gambling addict juggling dice.” — Hannah ([37:07])
  • Hannah unpacks the elite athleticism, danger, and respect deserved by cheerleaders:
    • “Athletes lift weights, cheerleaders lift athletes...it is so many multiple, like, different sports packed into one.”
    • “If people say cheerleading isn’t a sport, it just signals an ignorance.”

• Injury Stats & Parental Fear ([40:43])

  • Kylie notes cheerleading’s concussion rates rival other “big” sports; Hannah agrees on its real risks.
  • When asked which sport she wouldn’t want kids to play, Kylie picks swimming out of personal convenience:
    • “I don’t want to have to sit in a hot pool as the spectator and smell like chlorine when I leave.”
  • Hannah doubles down with, “It’s cheerleading. It’s dangerous. Bad for your body.”

7. Words of Wisdom—Acting & Eagles Rivalries

• Best Acting Advice ([46:29])

  • Hannah: “Honestly, know your lines.” Seemingly simple but often overlooked, crucial for mental clarity on set.

• Advice for Visiting Cowboys Fans at the Link ([47:32])

  • “Say your prayer. You need a blankie. You want me to tuck in?... Because you’re gonna need God.” – Hannah
  • Kylie and Hannah cap it off with the inevitable: “Go Birds.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Go Birds is obviously a tool that can mean a million different things. It can do anything you need it to do.” — Hannah ([17:00])
• “When I think about my identity...I think the order is like, Eagles fan, queer, Jewish, left handed, redhead.” — Hannah ([21:31])
• “If my child looked at an opposing team’s fan and flipped them a double bird, I would cry tears of joy.” — Kylie ([23:08])
• “Athletes lift weights, cheerleaders lift athletes.” — Hannah ([39:27])
• “Say your prayer. You need a blankie. You want me to tuck in?... Because you’re gonna need God.” — Hannah ([47:39])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mom Life & Everything Showers: 06:00–09:00
• Doom Scroll (Baby Hippo, Grandparent Dropoffs): 09:00–14:00
• Women in Sports Social Audio (& Mina Kimes): 14:00
• Hannah Joins, Eagle Fandom Deep-Dive: 15:40–26:40
• Philly Accent Segment: 27:14–29:32
• Behind the Scenes of Hacks: 31:37–36:42
• Cheerleading, Injuries, and Respect as a Sport: 36:42–46:08
• Best Acting & Eagles Game Advice: 46:08–48:06

Tone, Vibe & Final Thoughts

The episode is an energetic, conversational, Philadelphia-proud hangout—irreverent but heartfelt. Both Kylie and Hannah share unfiltered truths from parenthood, sports, and entertainment, interspersed with inside jokes, fan-girl moments, and rich family anecdotes. Whether you’re an Eagles lifer, a “Hacks” devotee, or just love strong female voices busting stereotypes (especially in sports and comedy), this episode delivers laughs, authenticity, and a big, green-hearted “Go Birds!”