The Southern Tea – “No Rhyme or Reason” (June 25, 2025)

Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Guest: Kristen (regular co-host/friend)

EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this episode, Lindsie Chrisley and her friend Kristen dive into their signature blend of candid storytelling and southern wit. They cover a range of topics—from odd AC settings and weather woes to deeper conversations about relationships, open marriages, true crime, parenting, and unsettling news stories. With humor, personal anecdotes, and the occasional deep dive into heavier issues, the hosts showcase their authenticity and everyday relatability.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. Southern Heat, Air Conditioning Quirks, and Home DIY Struggles

00:40–08:24

• Lindsie and Kristen lament the brutal summer heat, with both experiencing 100+ degree days. Kristen reveals a quirky preference for even-numbered thermostat settings and the anxiety of overusing the AC.
• Kristen shares that being on an SSRI (antidepressant) makes hot weather nearly unbearable (02:03).

  "If you're taking an SSRI, you cannot deal with hot weather well... I used to be fine in hot weather. Now, oh my god. Raging." — Kristen (01:45)

• Lindsie admits she recently learned to change air filters, courtesy of her ex, Will, who insisted she be self-sufficient post-divorce.

  “Will came here and showed me how to pull those bad boys out... He said, Lindsie, we are not married anymore and I cannot come and change your filters.” — Lindsie (04:34)

• Anecdote: Will’s ex-husband humor—he used her son’s bathroom, left without cleaning, and placed a fake rat in her fridge for a scare. Lindsie muses on the downsides of having an ex who drops in (05:01).
• DIY vs. hiring out: Kristen prefers to hire for larger projects now, appreciating the time saved; Lindsie is embracing self-reliance, finding satisfaction in doing home projects herself (06:28–07:21).

2. Packing and Travel Personalities

08:10–13:11

• Both hosts dread the stress of packing, routinely overpacking “as if going to a third world country.” Kristen methodically preps for road trips, while Lindsie admits to being carefree, leaving at random times and stopping leisurely en route.

• “I have no rhyme or reason for the reasons that I do stuff. It'll just be like, oh, well I woke up at this time, so I'm gonna take a shower... packing everything the day of. No, just nilly-willy.” — Lindsie (09:12)

• Social media: Lindsie considers an Instagram giveaway for Labubu keychains—a quirky collectible she's unsure is cute or creepy (12:13).

3. Animal Encounters & Killer Bees

13:11–19:55

• Lindsie finds a bird’s nest with eggs in her old Louis Vuitton purse stored in her garage. She reflects wryly on the "definition of a mom," even if it’s a bird wanting more for her babies (14:05).
• Killer bees: The women discuss the spread of Africanized honeybees in the US. Lindsie relays a recent news article and shares safety stats; Kristen recalls how her father, severely allergic, was once believed to have died from a bee sting (17:52).

  “The day my dad died...he got stung by a bee and he was allergic, like, severely allergic.” — Kristen (17:52)

4. Open Relationships, Monogamy, and Reality TV

20:15–26:46

• Discussion spurred by Dr. Drew’s stance that “he’s never seen an open relationship work” (20:54). Both hosts resonate more with monogamy, exploring the emotional and psychological toll of plural relationships, as seen on “Sister Wives” and with Hugh Hefner.

  “Intimacy. We are set up so it's between two people.” — Dr. Drew, quoted by Lindsie (21:25)

• Kristen points out the differing societal views on Hugh Hefner vs. Cody Brown (Sister Wives), calling both “the same sh*t” despite religious framing (23:33).
• They question whether reality TV prolongs or sabotages such relationships and muse on the possibility of throuples (polyamorous trios) working (25:09).

5. Recent True Crime & Sensational Headlines

27:31–32:53, 44:00–56:37

5.1—Tragic Custody Case: Travis Decker Search

• Update on the Travis Decker case: audio reveals he lost custody following revelations his daughters slept in an armory, yet he claims camping with them was long-standing family tradition. Both Lindsie and Kristen dissect conflicting statements, the role of the courts, and struggle to make sense of the killings (29:11–32:17).

5.2—Hong Kong Model Murder “Soup Pot” Story

• Lindsie shares a sensational Hong Kong true crime tale: a missing model’s dismembered body found in a home and refrigerator; rumors circulate about remains in a soup pot, but details are sparse. Family wealth (over $100 million) emerges as the possible motive.

  “It started with a missing model...what police found in the soup pot was unthinkable and exposed a family feud.” — Lindsie (50:29)

• They joke darkly about how many people would “want them dead” (53:45–54:39).

5.3—Disturbing News Stories

• Human trafficking investigation at an Iowa Bible camp: 88 children were removed, and authorities are still determining if accusations are substantiated, highlighting the horrors of under-the-radar exploitation (38:15–43:09).
• Texas parents arrested a year after their infant was found dead in a motel dresser; family drug issues and failures by many are lamented (44:14–48:32).
• Discussion of grandparents’ rights in custody situations, noting variations by state and challenges in reporting or intervening in child endangerment (48:32–49:55).

6. Reflections on Relationships & Self-Worth

33:12–37:57

• Two quotes spark discussion:
  1. “You can tell a lot about how you feel about yourself by the partner you choose.” Both hosts agree, sharing how past choices mirrored their self-esteem or mental state.
  2. “If a man you are with walks in front of you, get out of the relationship.” Kristen disagrees, noting sometimes men walk ahead to be protective (35:41–36:35).
     > “I don't agree with that, because either Corey does it for me out of protection...he will physically move me.” — Kristen (35:41)

7. Devotionals & Spirituality

57:37–58:08

• Lindsie closes with a heartfelt prayer, thanking God for “the gift of more time” and asking for presence and guidance through emotional challenges—a gentle counterbalance to the episode’s heavier segments.

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• On AC settings:
  “I have a thing with odd numbers. I don't like them, so I don't set my shit at odd numbers at all. It's very weird.” — Kristen (01:00)

• On ex-husband shenanigans:
  “Who’s ex husband comes to their house, takes a [dump] in their son's bathroom, and then just dips out, evidently yours.” — Kristen (05:18)

• On monogamy vs. open relationships:
  “Dr. Drew says that he has never seen open relationships work in his entire career.” — Lindsie (20:54)

• On 'Sister Wives' vs. Hugh Hefner:
  “What is the difference between Sister Wives with one husband and Hugh Hefner running the Playboy Mansion?...it's the same shit.” — Kristen (21:41, 23:33)

• On true crime headlines:
  “It started with a missing model. What police found in the soup pot was unthinkable and exposed a family feud.” — Lindsie (50:29)

TIMESTAMPS FOR IMPORTANT SEGMENTS

• 00:40–03:13 – AC and hot weather talk, SSRIs and physical effects
• 05:01–06:28 – Ex-husband stories and home project updates
• 08:10–10:59 – Road trip packing styles, family habits
• 12:13–14:05 – Social media giveaway, Labubu keychains
• 14:05–15:14 – Bird nest in the Louis Vuitton
• 16:17–19:55 – Killer bee news and personal allergy stories
• 20:15–26:46 – Dr. Drew, monogamy, reality TV, ‘Sister Wives’, throuples
• 29:11–32:53 – Travis Decker custody case and tragedy
• 33:12–34:02 – Partner choices reflect self-esteem
• 35:41–36:45 – “Walking in front of you” relationship advice
• 38:15–43:09 – Human trafficking investigation at church camp
• 44:14–48:32 – Texas motel baby tragedy; interventions and systemic failures
• 50:29–56:37 – Hong Kong “soup pot” murder case
• 57:37–58:08 – Devotional / prayer segment

FINAL THOUGHTS

With humor, empathy, and a willingness to tackle both the absurd and the serious, Lindsie Chrisley and Kristen demonstrate why “The Southern Tea” is a comforting companion for listeners seeking unfiltered conversations about the mess (and joy) of modern southern life. Even as they laugh at their own quirks or recount bone-chilling news, their sincere vulnerability and connection make for an engaging, relatable episode.

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