The Southern Tea

Episode Title: We Are Not In Common, Keep It Moving
Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Date: June 18, 2025

Overview

In this candid and laughter-filled episode, Lindsie Chrisley is joined by her friend Kristen for a classic Southern Tea blend of real-life mom moments, family chaos, pop culture deep-dives, true crime updates, spiritual curiosity, and random “did you see this?” stories. Listeners are treated to honest confessions about motherhood, strong opinions on splitting finances in marriage, a breakdown of recent celebrity scandals, and thoughtful reflection on mental health and resilience.

Episode Highlights & Key Discussion Points

1. Summer Mom Chaos & Boy Mom Struggles

• Diarrhea Wall Mystery: Lindsie humorously recounts finding dog mess behind a crate and questioning how long it had been there.
  • Notable quote:

    “So now I'm questioning, like, has that diarrhea been on the wall for longer than a week? Because if that's the case, that's disgusting and disturbing.” – Lindsie (01:43)

• School’s Out, Food is Gone: Talks about kids’ eating habits in summer.
  • Jackson (her son) eats “three square meals a day and a snack every hour.”
• Upcoming Beach Trip: Lindsie is eager for a break and shares that solo travel might be best after previous failed trips involving significant others.
  • Quote:

    “There is absolutely zero reason to ever have another conversation. We have nothing in common anymore because we are not in common anymore.” – Lindsie (05:04)

2. Home Projects, Rain Disasters & Lawn Maintenance Obsession

• Lindsie laments never getting to her son’s bookshelf or yard projects due to relentless rain and life overload.
• Hilarious debate about optimal grass height (“golf course tight” vs. “lush”) and a shared fear of snakes.
  • Loose-leaf Snake Alert (08:48):

    “Y’all don’t just have, like, loose leaf snakes around?” – Lindsie

  • Kristen responds:

    “What the fuck is a loose leaf snake?”

3. Pop Culture, Scandals & PR Moves

The Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively Legal Drama (12:02–17:49)

• Both hosts dive deep into a lawsuit saga and dissect mainstream versus alternative coverage (Candace Owens gets a nod).
  • Quote:

    “People misconstrued the fact that lawsuit was thrown out by the judge. People are assuming it's somewhat over. And I cannot help but think Blake’s side is trying to use this as, like, a PR move.” – Lindsie (13:48)

• Also discuss the rumored Taylor Swift/Blake Lively friendship fallout due to courtroom drama and subpoenas.
  • Notable quote:

    “Taylor berries hatchets, but keeps maps of where she puts them.” – (Lindsie quoting Page Six, 15:44)

  • On leaked texts/spoliation:

    “Oftentimes in those types of situations, spoliation of evidence—so you’re slapped with that. That you can be charged with some type of crime if you do away with any type of evidence.” – Lindsie (16:42)

4. True Crime Corner: Travis Decker Manhunt Update

• Recap of ongoing federal search for Travis Decker (allegedly on the run after his daughters’ deaths), his survivalist skills, and their sympathy for the mother involved.
  • Quote:

    “I just can’t believe someone could go off the grid with as many people looking for him…and not be seen.” – Lindsie (20:17)

  • Discuss safety/fear for the mother and the idea of witness protection.

5. Theology 101 via Nighttime Texts: Bible Stories, Skepticism, and Kids’ Versions

• The hosts share their late-night religious debates, spurred by a rain streak reminiscent of “40 days and 40 nights.”
• Deep dive into Noah’s Ark, Adam & Eve, symbolism, and what’s “actually” in Genesis.
  • Quote:

    “Never one time in the Bible does it reference an apple. It’s fruit or fruits.” – Lindsie (29:03)

  • Hilarious realization on how much happened in Genesis:

    “There’s a lot of shit going down in that book.” – Kristen (30:17)

6. Current Events: Safe Haven Baby Boxes

• Conversation about Safe Haven Baby Boxes for infant surrender in Mississippi. Discussion about awareness, access, and state vs. federal laws.
  • Quote:

    “If you’re talking about possibly mothers who feel like they don’t have a choice, using the Safe Haven Baby Box…what about mothers in poverty who might not have resources to get to one?” – Lindsie (34:12)

7. Brenda Song & Trace Cyrus Accusations

• Wild allegations from Trace Cyrus about ex Brenda Song (faked illnesses, pregnancies).
  • Memorable quote:

    “It’s giving Scamanda.” – Lindsie (37:11)

  • They reflect on public accusations, separating defense from dignified silence, and pathological lying.
  • Quote:

    “Sometimes it’s truly not even worth your breath.” – Kristen (40:26)

8. Relationship Real Talk: Venmoing Your Spouse for Chipotle?

• They react in disbelief at couples Venmoing spouses for meal reimbursements.
  • Quote:

    “If my husband tried to come at me asking for $18 for a Chipotle, I’m going to ask myself what is actually internally happening.” – Lindsie (43:03)

• Discuss personal philosophies on splitting finances and share stories of petty PayPal/Venmo chases.

9. Weekly Devotional: Mental Exhaustion & Resilience

• Lindsie reads a mindfulness/devotional passage on the unseen demands of mental load and the importance of embracing human limitations.
  • Quote:

    “Mental exhaustion doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it just feels like staring at a blinking cursor or forgetting what room you walked into.” – Devotional read by Lindsie (47:48)

  • “Where you end, He begins.”

10. Weekly Tea: Florida Man Douses Mom with Spaghetti Sauce

• Brief, wild news recap: a man charged with battery after throwing spaghetti sauce on his mother.
  • Quote:

    “I don't care if it was hot or cold…I think my natural reaction would be to laugh because I think I would be so pissed that I would just laugh and then I’m never going to let you forget it. So we immediately just need to go our separate ways and never speak.” – Lindsie (51:00)

• Brings the theme full circle: “We are not in common anymore.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• On breaking up after trips:

  “We have nothing in common anymore because we are not in common anymore.” – Lindsie (05:04)

• On lawncare:

  “You’d have loved to be a fly on the wall when I saw my sod.” – Lindsie (06:45)

• On snakes:

  “Y’all don’t just have, like, loose leaf snakes around?” – Lindsie (08:48)

• On celebrity lawsuits:

  “Taylor buries hatchets, but keeps maps of where she puts them.” – (Quoted by Lindsie, 15:44)

• On sharing too much:

  “If our texts were ever leaked. Could you imagine?” – Kristen (17:50)

• On late-night Bible debates:

  “There’s a lot of shit going down in that book.” – Kristen (30:17)

• On wild accusations:

  “It’s giving Scamanda.” – Lindsie (37:11)

• On split finances:

  “If my husband tried to come at me asking for $18 for a Chipotle, I’m going to ask myself what is actually internally happening.” – Lindsie (43:03)

• On mental exhaustion:

  “Mental exhaustion doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it just feels like staring at a blinking cursor or forgetting what room you walked into.” – Devotional (47:48)

• On boundaries after wild behavior:

  “We are not in common anymore.” – Lindsie (51:20)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Diarrhea wall/dog mishap: 00:50–01:55
• Kids’ summer food chaos: 02:07–03:02
• Beach trip & relationship reflections: 03:16–05:13
• Yard/sod/rain struggles: 06:27–07:46
• Snakes & lawn talk: 08:18–11:29
• Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively lawsuit: 12:02–17:49
• Travis Decker true crime update: 19:05–23:44
• Noah’s Ark/Genesis/theology chat: 24:14–30:44
• Safe Haven Baby Boxes: 30:48–35:23
• Brenda Song/Trace Cyrus controversy: 35:30–41:49
• Venmoing spouses, finances in marriage: 42:27–47:24
• Devotional on mental exhaustion: 47:40–48:54
• Weekly Tea: Florida man & spaghetti sauce: 49:08–51:49

Tone & Takeaways

• Southern, candid, honest, and self-aware, often poking fun at their own situations and histories.
• Offers a genuine window into the messiness of modern Southern motherhood, pop culture obsession, and practical faith.
• Encourages listeners to embrace imperfections, question assumptions, laugh at craziness, and set strong boundaries when others cross the line.