Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley

Episode: Dropping Truth Bombs (feat. Grayson Chrisley)
Date: August 19, 2025
Host: Savannah Chrisley
Guest: Grayson Chrisley

Overview

In this episode of Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley is joined by her younger brother, Grayson Chrisley, for a candid, funny, sometimes emotional conversation about transitions, family dynamics, relationships, adulting, and personal growth. As both siblings prepare to move out—Grayson back to school and Savannah into her new place—they reflect on their evolving roles in the family, the challenges and lessons from the past couple of years, and their goals for the future.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Moving Out and Changing Family Dynamics

• Transition Time: Both are moving out soon—Grayson back to college and Savannah into her own apartment.
  • "Grayson's going back to school tomorrow... and then I move out on Friday." (00:31-00:47)
• Empty Nest Reactions: Reflecting on how their departure will affect their parents and younger sister Chloe.
  • "It's just gonna be mom, dad, and Chloe at home... Mom's gonna pull her hair out." (00:49-00:54)

2. Living with Parents as Adults

• Adjustment Difficulties: Coming back home after years away has been challenging for both.
  • "Living with your parents after not living with them for 11 years, well... It's just, like, a lot." (01:23-01:33)
• Parenting Boundaries: Savannah and Grayson discuss the awkwardness of being parented as adults.
  • "Going back, living with your parents, and they're still trying to parent you like you're a teenager is tough." (02:00-02:13)

3. College Life & Future Ambitions

• Excitement to Return: Grayson is eager to return to school, now enjoying his studies more than ever.
  • "I've been excited to go back since the day I came home." (03:22-03:26)
• Finding His Path: Grayson wants to be a sports agent and is motivated by learning about things he values.
  • "I learn about stuff that I actually have an interest in and that I'm actually gonna use." (03:44-03:49)
• Dreams of Success: Hopes of starting his own agency and, humorously, vanishing:
  • “The end goal is to definitely start my own. And then sell that and just disappear.” (04:06-04:09)

4. Sibling Bond & Humor

• Dependence & Banter: The two highlight their codependency and tease each other.
  • “We need each other in our relationship. Yeah, we're a little co-dependent." (00:16-00:21)
• Savannah as the Cool Sister: Excitement about being able to enjoy their relationship as adults.
  • “Now you get to come and be the cool sister instead of... I'm your parent.” (02:35-02:40)

5. Memorable Vegas Trip & Celebrity Encounters

• Celebrity Poker Tour: Savannah competed and placed 9th out of 56.
  • "Not sure what happened... But somehow I came in ninth place." (11:30-11:37)
• Meeting UFC Fighters: Grayson fangirled over Colby Covington and Tito Ortiz, while Savannah was oblivious to their fame.
  • "She looks at him and goes, are you good at what you do?" (06:08-06:21)
  • "When I met the UFC fighters, I was fangirling." (12:04-12:13)
• Funny Moments: Colby Covington had wine spilled on him and had to change clothes mid-event. (07:28-07:37)

6. Family Resilience & Growth

• Reflection on Hard Times: The siblings talk about enduring difficulties over the past 28 months and coming out stronger.
  • "But if you can look back and say that you didn't do everything you could in the 28 months, you'd be lying to yourself." (24:19-24:24)
• Planning and Anxiety: Grayson shares how planning for every possible outcome is both a coping strategy and a source of stress, referencing his experiences as formative.
  • "I like to plan for every possible outcome..." (18:59)
  • "It's a way easier life to live not worrying about it, but it may pay off more if you take that worry and plan ahead." (18:30-18:49)

7. Views on Therapy & Emotional Maturity

• Disagreement on Therapy: Savannah insists everyone benefits from therapy, while Grayson believes it depends on the individual.
  • "I think it's good if you need it." (14:49)
  • "There's no perfect answer to any question... there's no such thing as something that works for everybody every time." (15:19-15:31)
• Emotional Regulation: Grayson describes himself as the "planner" and the calm one in a family of big emotions.
  • "I have a mindset of looking at a situation before reacting, and it's really hard... being in a family that is so emotionally driven." (25:27-25:36)
  • "The time somebody spent freaking out... you could have probably already had a solution." (26:19-26:34)

8. Relationships, Dating, and Drama

• Current Status: Grayson says he's single, but open depending on the person.
  • “I do not. Think it depends on the person.” (12:24-12:32)
• Past Drama: Both discuss experiences with ghosting, immature breakups, and messy interpersonal dynamics.
  • "You would think that somebody that had almost two decades on you would know how to handle a situation better." (13:15-13:23)
• Grayson’s Complicated Crush: He admits liking his ex’s friend, who now lives down the street at college, and reflects on the “don't date where you live” rule. (33:07-34:15)

9. Adulting: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

• The Perils of Growing Up: Adulthood comes with new frustrations and less hand-holding.
  • "If I wanted to use my card, I wouldn't ask you." (27:07-27:23)
• Savannah’s Advice for Kids: Lighthearted warning to young listeners about the realities of adulthood.
  • "If you're in the car with your parents, you do not want to be an adult. It is a lot of frustration." (27:29-27:45)
• Life Philosophy: Grayson shares a candid, somewhat cynical outlook.
  • "Life is a shit show interrupted by brief moments of happiness and good things." (27:45-28:10)

10. Future Hopes & Sibling Support

• Support for Each Other: They cheer each other on in life, career, and eventually family.
  • "If anybody can do it, you can do it." (29:54)
• Expectations for Savannah: Grayson predicts Savannah will have kids after getting married, possibly for that reason.
  • "I think you'll get married because you're having kids." (31:26)
• Goals for Peace: Savannah aspires to a calmer future, while Grayson acknowledges his draw to functional chaos.
  • "I'm tired of the toxicity... I want a peaceful life and a child." (35:13-35:23)
  • "You know deep down that that drama is a part of the attraction." (35:32-35:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On returning to the family home:
  Savannah: “Having that many people in one household, it's been a lot. And living with your parents after not living with them for 11 years, well...” (01:23-01:33)
• On emotional maturity and therapy:
  Grayson: “You never wanna admit that you screwed up... then that shows your flaws. And nobody likes seeing their own flaws.” (14:01-14:15)
• On planning and anxiety:
  Grayson: "The last 28 months wouldn't have been as difficult as they were if there was more planning." (17:17-17:38)
• On work ethic and resilience:
  Grayson: “Once you go from having money to not having money, then to having money again, you're so scared to go back that that fear motivates you.” (22:19-22:36)
• On adulting:
  Grayson: “Life is a shit show interrupted by brief moments of happiness and good things.” (27:45-28:10)
• On self-confidence:
  Grayson: "I don't believe in saying if. I like saying when, because I feel like if you say if, you don't believe in yourself to really get there." (21:24-21:41)
• On emotional family reactions:
  Grayson: "It's really hard being in a family that is so emotionally driven that I'm the only one who... you take a minute, look at it, how do I fix it versus being emotionally driven, losing your lid, or having a breakdown." (25:27-26:10)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• 00:23 – 01:53: Moving out and reflections on family adjustments
• 03:22 – 04:13: Grayson’s excitement for school and career plans
• 05:34 – 09:34: Las Vegas trip, celebrity run-ins, and poker tournament stories
• 13:05 – 15:31: Handling relationships, ghosting, and emotional maturity
• 17:04 – 18:49: Planning for every outcome, anxiety, and resilience
• 24:19 – 26:34: Looking back on tough times and family problem-solving styles
• 27:45 – 28:10: Life philosophy: “Life is a shit show interrupted by brief moments of happiness”
• 29:54 – 31:36: Future hopes, marriage, and having children
• 33:07 – 34:40: Grayson’s complicated college crush and comedic advice
• 35:13 – 36:36: Drama attraction, peace aspirations, and future plans for more episodes

Tone & Style

True to Savannah and Grayson's sibling rapport, the episode is warm, quick-witted, open, and often unfiltered. They frequently interrupt, finish each other's thoughts, and move effortlessly from humor to introspection and back, making the discussion both relatable and real.