The Southern Tea — "Pre-Planning Our Funerals" (July 30, 2025)

Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Podcast: The Southern Tea (PodcastOne)
Episode Theme: This episode blends Lindsie’s signature Southern humor with candid discussions about end-of-life planning, news headlines, and personal family moments. Lindsie and her co-host dig into everything from airline controversies, food recalls, and the reality of planning funerals, to genetics, childhood allergies, and grief, offering both laughs and genuine insight.

Main Theme or Purpose

In this episode, Lindsie Chrisley and her co-host share a deeply personal and often humorous conversation centered on the idea of "pre-planning" funerals. They intersperse this main topic with discussions on parenting, family genetics, news stories (including recent high-profile crimes and product recalls), and the emotional realities of grief and remembrance. The episode maintains a mix of humor, authenticity, vulnerability, and the distinctly Southern perspective listeners expect from Lindsie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Back-to-School & Parenting Chaos

• Lindsie and her co-host open with a candid exchange about the challenges of cramming in summer’s end activities, back-to-school errands, and their exhaustion:
  • “[It] feels like I’ve already ran five marathons this week.” — Lindsie (00:50)

2. Southern Snacks & Beverage Preferences

• A playful debate ensues over Dr. Pepper and cherry-flavored drinks versus classic Southern sweet teas:
  • Lindsie declares, “Dr. Pepper tastes like cough medicine.” (01:45)
  • Preference for McDonald’s, Zaxby’s, and Chick-fil-A sweet tea hierarchy. (03:02)
• Banter over Fritos (“Fritos smell like toes” — Lindsie at 04:42) and the signature “dog paw” smell.

3. Family Updates: Jackson’s Braces & Perm

• Lindsie shares heartfelt and funny updates about her son, Jackson:
  • The experience of Jackson getting his braces off and a perm, which made him “look so much older.” (05:44-06:55)
  • Discussion about the genetics of family resemblance:
    • “When I birthed Jackson…I’m like, that’s tiny Will.” Later, as he ages, he shifts between looking like each parent.
• Unexpected challenges of being a “boy mom,” including the maintenance of a perm and the $200 price tag:
  • “Never did I ever think that I would agree to spend $200 getting my 12 year old’s hair permed.” — Lindsie (07:32)
  • Maintenance advice and accidental innuendo about measuring hair length (“from knuckle to knuckle is roughly an inch”). (09:14)

4. Bizarre and Serious News Headlines

a. Bathroom-Related Assault on a Flight (11:48)

• They discuss a 59-year-old man arrested for pushing a flight attendant after being denied bathroom use:
  • Raises issues about airplane bathroom rules: “If you’re having a bathroom emergency and the seatbelt sign is on, what is the expectation?” (12:42)
  • Lindsie: “I’m sorry but if you’ve got to [go]...I’m bypassing them too.” (15:15)
  • On absurd sentencing: Assaulting a flight crew member can have a maximum sentence of 14 years. “14 years seems very extreme.” — Lindsie (15:50)

b. Pilot Arrested for Child Sex Assault (16:55)

• News about a Delta pilot arrested upon landing for alleged child sex abuse:
  • Discussion on trust, punishment, and the sickening nature of such crimes.
  • “The fact that he’s being charged...with a child that is 10.” — Lindsie (18:37)

5. Product Recalls & Food Allergy Awareness

a. Ritz Cheese Crackers Recalled for Peanuts (22:38)

• Lindsie highlights the recall of cheese crackers mislabeled and containing peanuts—a serious risk for kids at school:
  • Discusses the challenge of food allergies as a parent and the burden placed on kids with allergies.
  • Co-host recounts personal stories of restaurant cross-contamination and risky food encounters.

b. Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall (27:54)

• Lindsie’s new favorite skin-care mini fridge was recalled due to a fire hazard.
  • “Who would think that could be something that would cause a house fire?” (28:41)

6. Violent News: NFL Headquarters Shooting & CTE

• News on a gunman in NYC targeting the NFL offices, citing CTE as motive, but killing four people after taking the wrong elevator:
  • The shooter left a note asking for his brain to be studied for CTE.
  • Discussion of CTE, NFL’s history with head injuries, and why CTE can't be diagnosed until after death:
    • Read directly from research: “CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death through an autopsy of the brain...abnormal buildup of tau protein.” (35:09)
• The senselessness of violence and the difficulty of accessing mental health help in such circumstances.

7. Facing Death & Pre-Planning Funerals

a. Makeup Mortician Video Reaction (36:48–39:55)

• Lindsie plays a viral video by “makeup mortician” Elise, explaining burial and cremation options, the value of final viewing, and her own wishes for a casketed funeral plus a celebration after.
  • Discussion of viewing’s role in grief: “Viewing loved ones is one of the hardest things…you’re facing the grief, addressing the grief, moving through the grief.” — Elise (38:08)
• Lindsie and the co-host discuss their own feelings on open-casket funerals, grief, and planning:
  • Lindsie: “I am not for open casket situations, regardless of the situation.” (41:29)
  • Co-host: “I highly recommend if you have the ability to do it, pre-planning your funeral, because that is like the worst part of everything.” (45:52)
• The emotional and practical impact of planning a funeral while grieving.
• The awkward humor of choosing pallbearers and the strangeness of funeral home rituals.

b. Personal Reflections on Grief, Memories, and Senses

• Lindsie recalls powerful grief memories tied to smells (especially peace lilies and her grandfather’s funeral). (42:07–48:10)
• The psychological interplay of ritual, memory, and coping with loss.

8. Spiritual Reflection

• Closes with a devotional on “days you feel spiritually numb,” emphasizing that God’s love isn’t based on emotions or feelings: “God’s love is not based on your emotions. His presence is not proven by your feelings. He is faithful when you are weak.” (51:10)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Dr. Pepper tastes like cough medicine.” — Lindsie (01:45)
• “When I birthed Jackson…I’m like, that’s tiny Will.” — Lindsie (06:16)
• “Never did I ever think that I would agree to spend $200 getting my 12 year old’s hair permed.” — Lindsie (07:32)
• “If you’re having a bathroom emergency and the seatbelt sign is on, what is the expectation?” — Co-host (12:42)
• “14 years seems very extreme.” — Lindsie (15:50)
• “The fact that he’s being charged...with a child that is 10.” — Lindsie (18:37)
• “Who would think that could be something that would cause a house fire?” — Lindsie (28:41)
• “Viewing our loved ones is one of the hardest things we will ever have to do after they've passed away.” — Elise, Makeup Mortician (38:08)
• “I am not for open casket situations, regardless of the situation.” — Lindsie (41:29)
• “Pre-planning your funeral...that is the worst part of everything.” — Co-host (45:52)
• “God’s love is not based on your emotions. His presence is not proven by your feelings.” — Devotional (51:10)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Back-to-School Chaos: 00:41–01:17
• Beverage & Snack Preferences: 01:45–05:01
• Jackson’s Braces & Perm Story: 05:32–11:18
• Bathroom Emergency on Airplane: 11:48–16:39
• Delta Pilot Arrested: 16:55–22:15
• Ritz Cracker & Food Allergen Recall: 22:38–27:00
• Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall: 27:54–28:41
• NFL Headquarters Shooting & CTE: 29:07–36:17
• Makeup Mortician Video & Funeral Planning: 36:48–45:27
• Personal Grief, Smells, and Memories: 45:27–48:10
• Spiritual Devotional: 51:07–52:00

Overall Tone and Takeaways

The conversation moves seamlessly from lighthearted, relatable Southern banter to thoughtful, sometimes weighty, reflection on loss and practical life planning. Lindsie and her co-host are unfiltered, honest, and always rooted in their real-life experiences, making complex or uncomfortable topics approachable and even healing for listeners. The show delivers the promised “Tea”—everyday truths, hard conversations, and hard-won wisdom—served Southern-style.

Note: All timestamps are approximate and mapped to main content sections; ads and intros/outros are omitted.