Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce—Episode 58

Episode Title: Kylie on a Fish Funeral, Why Dallas Still Sucks & Underrated Parenting Skills with Mina Kimes
Release Date: March 5, 2026
Host: Kylie Kelce
Guest: Mina Kimes (ESPN NFL Analyst, Journalist, Host, Mom)

Episode Overview

In this rich, laughter-filled episode, Kylie Kelce holds nothing back as she explores the intersection of modern parenting, football fandom, and the online experience of women in sports. Kylie's signature blend of humor and honesty sets the tone across relatable confessions (including a pacifier-for-fish debacle), Philadelphia Eagles devotion, and candid reflections on what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated field. The conversation with guest Mina Kimes ranges from internet trolls to the joys and pitfalls of raising toddlers — all peppered with memorable quotes, practical parenting takes, and, of course, obligatory jabs at the Dallas Cowboys.

Main Segments & Discussion Breakdown

1. Real-Life Updates & Birthday Reflections (02:00–04:20)

• Ellie Turns Five:
  Kylie celebrates her daughter Elliot Ray’s 5th birthday, highlighting heartfelt kid moments like her choosing a Bugs Bunny cake “for Grandpa.”

  “She shares a birthday with my dad. And I do think that she picked the cake based on my dad, which is so Ellie coated… She wants a chocolate cake with Bugs Bunny holding a carrot on top of it.” (02:35)

• Zoo Shoutout:
  Kylie and her family receive a shout-out from the Philly Zoo after adopting otters for “Uncle Trav”—a nod to Travis Kelce.

  “Our giant river otters are still screeching with excitement over their new zoo parent, Uncle Trav… We met Thor because Thor has a thunderbolt on his chest.” (04:00)

2. You Know What’s F*cked Up? — Social Etiquette (04:35–08:50)

• Assuming Pregnancy:
  Kylie passionately calls out the people who assume women are pregnant when they decline drinks.

  “Hey, you know what’s fucked up? Assuming a woman is pregnant or trying to get pregnant when she simply declines a drink.” (04:41)

  “You never know what someone is going through… Some people might just not like the fucking taste—that’s me.” (06:20)

• Advice:
  Offers alternative, empathetic responses, with the resounding suggestion: “Mind your business!”

  "Would I have preferred if you had not looked at my stomach and then looked me back in my own eyeballs? Yeah, I would have preferred that." (07:30)

3. Doom Scroll of the Week (08:55–17:00)

• Pacifier Farewell Gone Wrong:
  Kylie shares her unconventional (and deeply regretted) method for getting her daughter to give up her pacifier—swapping it for a pet fish, which unfortunately did not survive.

  “We went to the store and we exchanged her passies for a fish named Passy… Did the fish die because they may or may not have dropped a marker in the tank?” (11:16)
  “Don't do what I did. Are we getting another fish when Benny has to get rid of this Passy? No.” (12:35)

• The Great Ketchup Debate (Fridge-Gate):
  Commentary on a viral video about searching for ketchup in the fridge—sparking a passionate rant on condiment brands.

  “You will not catch me with Hunt's ketchup in my fridge. You will not… There will be Heinz ketchup in my fridge. Okay? My six year old would sniff that out so fast and then laugh in my face for trying to serve it to her.” (14:53)

4. Interview with Mina Kimes – Women, Football & Parenting (21:00–60:25)

Mina on Working with Jason Kelce and ESPN Culture (21:09–24:30)

• Teammates & Allyship:
  Mina commends Jason Kelce as an exemplary coworker who engages genuinely and respectfully—a model male ally.

  “It is not about being a weird, performative ally… If I make a comment about something I see in a game and he will remember it weeks later and bring it up, which sounds so small, but those are the things that actually help.” (22:57, Mina)

• Jason’s TV Antics:
  Reflections on Jason’s on-air stunts, including a surprise saxophone performance.

  “The instrument thing, that was the beginning of the season… I didn’t know that even shocked me. Yeah, that was amazing.” (24:06, Mina)

Clapping Back at Sexism Online (24:51–33:12)

• Virality & Handling Internet Criticism:
  Mina breaks down the dynamics of being a visible woman in sports and the duality of positive vs. toxic male sports fans.

  “Joking about the angry ones on the Internet while also being aware that actually, like, most of them are pretty cool with it and most of them give us great feedback.” (26:16, Mina)

• Legendary Clapbacks:
  The two revisit Mina’s greatest responses to Twitter trolls, including zingers about “DEI hires,” pregnancy weight, and the perennial “How much football has she played?”

  “Yeah, that’s what happens when you’re 38 weeks pregnant.” (29:45, Mina)
  “Taken as many snaps in the league as you champ.” (31:12, Mina)

Football Talk — Combine & Eagles Fandom (33:21–37:20)

• Eagles Analysis & Draft Prospects:
  As diehard Eagles fans, Kylie and Mina nerd out about potential draft picks (Kenyon Siddiq gets a shout), Philly’s love for line play, and the uniquely self-torturing psychology of the fanbase.

  “We’re really…we’re kind of an Eagles podcast around here… Sometimes Chiefs. Uncle Trav. Go, Uncle Trav.” (33:19, Kylie)
  “Eagles love drafting in the trenches… would not be surprised if they go offensive or defensive line.” (35:10, Mina)

Parenting Combine — Skills and Fails (37:22–43:04)

• Best Parenting Event:
  Both moms reflect on their "combine strengths" — Mina’s is getting her son to eat via distraction, Kylie’s is complimentary parenting alongside Jason.

  “All of my energy is just towards giving him the illusion of choice.” (39:14, Mina) “There are times where I’m like, I don’t have a stitch of patience left in my body. And Jason’s like, I got this. Thank you so much.” (42:22, Kylie)

• Worst Parenting Event:
  Mina: “Stopping the launch off of high places. I can’t physically restrain. He’s stronger than me.” (40:34, Mina)

Why Dallas Still Sucks & Philly Sports Psychology (47:11–50:36)

• Dallas Cowboys Antipathy:
  A comic deep dive into the perpetual Philly loathing for Dallas, illustrated with family anecdotes and passionate bias against TV announcers.

  “Go Birds and fuck Dallas are the most common phrases in the Philippines.” (47:34, Mina)
  “They're out here talking up Dak Prescott and talking about how great the the Dallas defense is doing against the Eagles offense. Or just over here living in reality while they're living in delusion.” (49:09, Kylie)

• Eternal Chip on the Shoulder:
  Philly’s collective ability to feel slighted, no matter what.

  “Some would argue that's how you can tell the true great ones is can they find the chip on their shoulder when it shouldn't exist?” (49:48, Mina)

Kids, Honesty, and Fart Jokes (55:10–57:06)

• Painful Honesty from Kids:
  Both women share stories of young children’s brutally honest and embarrassing comments (“Your stomach is squishy,” “Mama farted”—the latter widely announced by Mina’s son in public).

  “Sometimes we'll be out in public and, like, my shoe will squeak, and he'll be like, attention. She farted. And everyone looks. I'm like, I didn't.” (56:08, Mina)

Representation in Sports Media (57:07–60:24)

• Role Model Realities:
  Kylie reflects on the importance of her daughters—and sons—seeing women as sports authorities on TV. Mina agrees, emphasizing not only the visibility of women, but also men publicly engaging with and respecting them.

  “When a young boy turns on ESPN, he doesn’t just see me talking about football. He sees men listening. And I think that is as powerful as anything I'll say.” (59:17, Mina) “If they want to grow up and be intelligent, beautiful women who talk about football, that they can do that. Because you're showing them that that is the world that they get to grow up in.” (57:38, Kylie)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "You never know what someone is going through…Some people might have addiction to alcohol and be in recovery. Some people might just not like the fucking taste—that’s me." (06:20, Kylie)
• "We exchanged her passies for a fish named Passy…Did the fish die because they may or may not have dropped a marker in the tank?" (11:16, Kylie)
• “It's not about being a weird, performative ally…It's just engaging in normal football conversations with me.” (22:29, Mina)
• “I try to have the same attitude towards some of the reactions I evoke. I aspire to.” (25:19, Mina)
• “You want the Hunts or the Hines? Guys, it is absolutely, I would just like to say, batshit crazy to have two brands of ketchup in your fridge.” (15:49, Kylie)
• "Eagles love drafting in the trenches...especially picking where they are.” (35:10, Mina)
• “All your whole, like 90 of my energy is just towards giving him the illusion of choice.” (39:14, Mina)
• “Go Birds and fuck Dallas...the most common phrases in the Philippines.” (47:34, Mina)
• “When a young boy turns on ESPN, he doesn’t just see me talking about football. He sees men listening. And I think that is as powerful as anything I'll say.” (59:17, Mina)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------| | 02:00 | Ellie’s birthday and cake selection | | 04:27 | Philly Zoo otter shoutout | | 04:35 | "You Know What's F*cked Up?"—Assuming Pregnancy| | 08:55 | Doom Scroll: Pacifiers & Fish Funeral | | 13:47 | The Great Ketchup Fridge-Gate | | 21:09 | Mina Kimes interview begins | | 24:51 | Mina’s approach to handling sexist hate online | | 33:21 | Eagles fandom and draft prospects | | 37:22 | Parenting combine—skills and fails | | 47:11 | “Why Dallas Still Sucks” (Eagles/Dallas rivalry)| | 55:10 | Humbling kid comments and fart jokes | | 57:07 | Representation and role modeling in sports | | 60:24 | Closing thanks and wrap-up |

Episode Tone

A sharp, candid, and funny interplay—full of Philly energy and women’s solidarity. Kylie’s voice is relatable, irreverent, and nurturing; Mina brings wry intelligence and resilience. Both skillfully blend sports analysis with lived parenting, advocating for empathy and representation while swapping hilarious stories from home and studio alike.

For New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential listen for anyone interested in:

• The unfiltered reality of motherhood
• The challenges and triumphs of women working in male-dominated fields
• Practical parenting advice (and cautionary tales)
• Philadelphia Eagles fervor (with generous Dallas slander)
• Defiant, witty responses to internet misogyny
• The importance of representation for girls and boys in media

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