Podcast Summary: This Life of Mine with James Corden

Episode: Kris Jenner
Host: James Corden
Guest: Kris Jenner
Release Date: February 10, 2026
Podcast Network: Lemonada Media

Episode Overview

In this heartfelt and candid episode of This Life of Mine, James Corden sits down with Kris Jenner—“Momager” of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty—to reflect on the pivotal possessions, places, people, music, and memories that shaped her extraordinary life. Jenner opens up about her childhood health scare, her path from early jobs to motherhood, the values underpinning her family’s media juggernaut, and the challenges of balancing business and family. The episode is filled with warmth, laughter, nostalgia, and a few touching surprises.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Kris’s Approach to Life and Challenges

• Gratitude and Faith: Kris credits her resilience and optimism to her faith, emphasizing gratitude, even “in the midst of a storm.”
  • Notable Quote: “I have the greatest outlook on the next day because I have to. I love what tomorrow’s gonna bring.” (03:39)
• Forward Focus: James notes Kris’s ability to focus on the future, rarely looking back, which she attributes to her faith and sense of purpose.

The Five Defining Selections

Each guest on the podcast chooses a Possession, Memory, Place, Person, and Piece of Music that represent their life’s journey.

1. Possession: Annabelle, the Stuffed Monkey

• Origin: Received at age seven after surgery to remove a bone tumor on her leg—a turning point in Kris’s young life.
  • Story: Her parents were told she might lose her leg; she didn’t, and Annabelle became her lifelong “good luck” charm.
  • Annabelle’s Legacy: “She’s kind of like the guard of the bedroom suite at my house.” (05:00)
  • Humor: On deciding which of her daughters would inherit Annabelle: “They’re going to have to fight over it.” (06:36)
• Work Ethic Roots: Early jobs from her grandmother’s candle store to a donut shop (free donut holes included) forged her strong work ethic.
  • Quote: “I became the world’s greatest gift wrap artist.” (07:18)

2. Memory: The Birth of Her First Child, Kourtney

• Cherished Experience: Kris describes her first pregnancy and delivery as “the best feeling I’ve ever had.”
  • Quote: “The minute I delivered Kourtney, I felt like I wanted to do it all over again.” (12:22)
• Motherhood as a Calling: Kris shares how she treasured staying home with her children, building “the most idyllic, perfect situation.”
  • Family Closeness: “We’re just sort of obsessed with each other...that’s the joy.” (14:17)
  • 25 Seasons Together: “We’ve been able to do it together. And that’s really remarkable to me.” (14:55)

3. Place: Capri, Italy

• Magical Memories: Capri is tied to Kris’s early marriage with Robert Kardashian, representing “the most magical place I had ever experienced.”
  • Anecdotes: From classic poolside Speedos in the ’80s to exploring the Blue Grotto and sharing the hotel experience with daughter Kim years later.
  • Parenting Humor: Kim’s reaction to Capri’s “old” hotel: “This place is really old. What in the world? Where have you taken me?” (19:53)
• Imaginative Escape: James and Kris envision a glamorous Capri evening, with flowing linens, Aperol Spritzes, and matching Dolce & Gabbana outfits.
  • Quote: “My Aperol Spritz matches my Dolce and Gabbana.” (21:22)

4. Person: Cece, Robert Kardashian’s Cousin

• Her Rock: Kris chooses Cece over immediate family to honor her unwavering support and positivity as her “ride or die.”
  • Emotional Tribute: “She’s my best friend…my biggest and my kids’ biggest cheerleader of life.” (22:36)
  • Pure Heart: “We all need a Cece in our life.” (23:10)
• Surprise Family Reflection:
  • Kim Kardashian’s Audio Message:
    • Quote: “She [Kris] is the warmest…She’s just the greatest mom on the planet. She’s the greatest manager on the planet. But she’s a mom first.” (25:08)
    • Kris’s reaction: “Oh, that makes me feel so good...Does anybody have a Kleenex?” (25:53)

5. Music: “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra

• Cultural Touchstone: Links to her marriage with Robert, their time in Palm Springs, and family nostalgia.
  • Childhood and Family: “Frank Sinatra is so fabulous...I actually got to see him in concert in Palm Springs once.” (36:38)
• Poignant Family Tribute:
  • Rob Kardashian’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Foxtrot: Danced to this song as tribute to his father.
    • Kris’s Emotional Reflection: “Sometimes when I get really nostalgic…I Google it, and I cry through the whole thing.” (38:07)

The Evolution of “Momager”: Family, Brand, and Business

• From Survival to Mastery: Kris describes learning to manage her children’s burgeoning careers simply out of necessity—and always doing it “really well.”
  • Work Ethic Origins: Stories of scrubbing sinks and raking shag carpets, lessons from her grandmother and mother. “If all you’re going to do is scrub a sink, be the best sink scrubber that ever existed.” (27:52)
• Reality TV Foundation:
  • Why Share So Much? “We have complete control over what we put out there...be able to control that narrative...” (28:55)
• Navigating Family Drama:
  • On handling sibling arguments (especially recent Kim-Kourtney tension):
    • “Navigating that whole thing was a little interesting…I just have to have days...making everybody feel good.” (30:28)
    • Kim-Kourtney fight audio plays: “You cannot stand someone else being the center of attention…” (29:56)
• Public Persona vs. Private Self:
  • Fashion as Armor: Always wore sunglasses, big coats—what started as fashion became “a shield.” (33:45)
    • “If I put these big Chanel sunglasses on, it’s going to look fabulous, you know…but it turned into…an armor.” (34:58)

Looking Ahead: Work, Purpose, and Legacy

• Retirement Not an Option: Inspired by her mother, Kris plans to keep working to maintain a sense of purpose and vitality.
  • Quote: “My mom retired when she was 82, and she talks about her job every single day.” (35:26)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “One day at a time.” – Kris Jenner on managing her larger-than-life empire and family (03:14)
• “If all you’re going to do is scrub a sink, be the best sink scrubber that ever existed.” – Kris Jenner quoting her grandmother (27:52)
• “She [Kim] is the warmest…She’s just the greatest mom on the planet. She’s the greatest manager on the planet. But she’s a mom first.” – Kim Kardashian on Kris (25:08)
• “We’re just sort of obsessed with each other…that’s the joy.” – Kris on family (14:17)
• “I know I keep saying it, but I…want to let them know how much I love them. So that was really special to hear.” – Kris after Kim's tribute (25:57)
• “No, I don’t think that…if I had my sunglasses on and carried my bag right now, it’d be weird, right?” – Kris on her public persona (33:09)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:39 – Kris on her forward-focused, solution-based mentality
• 04:42–06:10 – The story of Annabelle, her childhood surgery, and lessons from adversity
• 07:03–08:20 – First jobs and work ethic
• 11:32–12:35 – The memory of Kourtney’s birth and the joys of pregnancy
• 14:17–15:20 – Family closeness and supporting each other through their TV journey
• 17:07–21:36 – Why Capri is her favorite place, with travel stories and humor
• 22:36–24:20 – The importance of Cece in her life
• 25:08–25:57 – Kim Kardashian’s tribute to Kris
• 27:52–28:32 – Work ethic lessons from childhood
• 28:55–29:56 – Why the family shares their life publicly
• 30:28–32:48 – Navigating family business disputes (Kim/Kourtney example)
• 33:09–35:22 – On public persona vs. private self; fashion as armor
• 36:13–39:12 – “Fly Me to the Moon” and its significance; Rob’s tribute
• 39:12–end – Wrapping up with gratitude and reflections on legacy

Episode Tone and Notes

• The mood is affectionate, reflective, and playful—James and Kris share easy banter alongside deeper personal revelations.
• Family and gratitude are central themes, balanced with humor and vulnerability.
• Kris’s practical wisdom and candid self-awareness shine through, revealing depths often unseen on TV.

For listeners and non-listeners alike, this episode provides not only insight into the woman behind America’s most famous family, but also timeless advice about resilience, gratitude, hard work, and the importance of keeping loved ones close.