Podcast Summary: WHOA That's Good Podcast

Episode Title: When Comments Hit Hard — And How to Ignore Them

Host: Sadie Robertson Huff

Guests: Trey & Katie Kennedy

Date: December 3, 2025

Overview

In this upbeat and authentic episode, Sadie Robertson Huff sits down with comedic creator Trey Kennedy and his wife, Katie Kennedy, for a genuine conversation about navigating online criticism, faith, marriage, and the often unpredictable world of content creation. The trio explores the roots of their confidence, the reality behind their carefully curated public images, personal stories of vulnerability, and the value of laughter and letting go. Through shared wisdom, memorable anecdotes, and a hearty dose of humor, they offer listeners practical strategies for handling negativity and living with purpose.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Best Advice Ever Received (03:44)

• Katie Kennedy: Shares her mother’s advice—“Don’t let what you can’t control control you.”

  • She explains how this mantra helps her stay calm in chaos, especially as a parent:

    “That just has helped me throughout life... things just kind of roll off me a lot easier.” (04:14)

  • Trey jokes about needing Katie’s calm approach, admitting self-stress is still a struggle for him.

• Trey Kennedy: Recounts his father’s advice about faith and action—“Be still doesn’t always mean stop.”

  • Draws on Exodus 14:14 and the balance of hard work with internal peace:

    “Just finding that stillness in the nonstop go of work and life and parenting... is a game changer.” (07:41)

• Sadie Robertson Huff: Reflects on the importance of letting go, especially as a mom of three.

  • Advises not to hold on to rigid “non-negotiables” in the morning, as life with kids rarely goes as planned:

    “If you can surrender that control, especially as a mom, it is a game changer for the rest of your life.” (06:11)

2. The Power of Everyday Moments (08:14)

• Sadie tells a touching story about watching an elderly couple on rocking chairs every night and regretting not sharing her appreciation before they passed.
• She ended up with a plaque from their home reading:

  “Never get too busy to stop and take two minute long vacations.” (11:13)

• The trio discusses the importance of pausing for “small moments of Sabbath” and the meaning in taking intentional breaks.

3. Trey & Katie’s Love Story (14:18)

• How They Met: Trey slid into Katie’s DMs, leading to long-distance FaceTimes, and eventually real-life dates.

  “He said, you know what? I’m going to change my return flight... I’m going to fly to Atlanta and we’re going to go out on a date.” (15:04)

• Both emphasize the importance of “delusional confidence” when pursuing relationships and careers:

  “If this is a dud or if this girl stands me up, I’m not gonna tell it. I’m gonna take this to the grave.” - Trey (17:37)

• They bonded over their willingness to take risks—Katie switched from engineering to modeling, Trey from business school to comedy videos.

4. Career Beginnings and New Media (21:11)

• Viral Beginnings:
  • Trey describes going viral on Vine in college with “groundbreaking comedy”—and quickly amassing a large following.

    “I made this one video that took me to a million followers in, like, a month.” (21:44)

• Dealing With Early Criticism:
  • Both Trey and Sadie recount being openly laughed at or criticized for their merchandise or content before “influencer” was normalized, touching on the harshness of platforms like Yik Yak.
  • Sadie recalls her grandpa’s advice:

    “If you’re holding the football, you’re going to get tackled...”

5. Handling Harsh Comments & Growing Thicker Skin (28:35)

• Trey:

  “That’s a cool byproduct of all this, of, like, basically humiliating myself for a decade... I feel like a superhuman. Like, I don’t get embarrassed about it.” (28:35)

  • Discusses realizing that both negative and positive online opinions don't fully reflect real life.
• Katie:
  • Shares her first shocking experience with online comments after appearing on Trey’s podcast:

    “It was like, someone said, like, it’s very clear he emotionally abuses her... I was like, oh my gosh.” (30:06)

• Sadie:
  • Recalls feeling judged about her relationship after reading the public’s comments, quickly learning to laugh off misunderstandings and focus on real relationships.

6. Survivor’s Confidence & Resilience (31:27)

• Sadie introduces the concept of “survivor’s confidence”:

  “It’s showing up to the same platform that ripped you apart yesterday and posting a new video... I’m not gonna quit because I got roasted.” (32:43)

7. Their Podcast: “Correct Opinions” (33:45)

• Weekly comedy/hot-take podcast; started with Trey solo, now cohosted with Jake (comedian) and Katie.
  • Emphasizes the value in working together and “adding value to what our family’s doing.” (34:15)

8. Social Media, Trends & Comedy (50:46)

• Trey explains the unpredictable nature behind what “hits” and goes viral:

  “You never really know how people are going to respond until they respond... but if they love it, I’m happy to give them more.” (51:16)

• Talks about how characters like “Maddox the middle schooler” and “the basic girl” evolved—always based on real life experience.

9. Realities of Modeling and Body Image (40:30)

• Katie:

  • Shares experiences as a model, providing support to younger girls in a sometimes toxic industry and leveraging her platform to model healthy habits.
  • Recalls an agent saying:

    “I know the guys love your backside, but you gotta lose it.” (48:16)

• Sadie:

  • Adds stories of unhealthy expectations and damaging comments in the modeling world.
  • Notes gradual progress of inclusivity and authenticity in the modeling and influencer space.

• Both affirm that self-worth must come from deeper sources, and that faith, inner confidence, and sharing struggles (whether as a model or as a guy) is vital for everyone.

10. Why They Do What They Do (55:17)

• Trey:

  “I was raised to just do my best with what God’s given me... Just trying to do that. I always repeat this prayer before I go on stage or a big moment, like, you know, more of Him, less of me.” (56:00)

• Katie:

  “He’s been given such a great gift of bringing a lot of people joy... The why of bringing people laughter, happiness, maybe not take things so seriously...” (57:41)

• Sadie encourages posting to give rather than to take, and to not let haters or even fans define your value:

  “I want to go to social media not to take something but to give something... not every post has to be deep or meaningful, but you know what I mean?” (58:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On surrendering control:

  “Don’t let what you can’t control control you.” - Katie’s mom (04:03)

• On stillness in chaos:

  “Be still doesn’t always mean stop.” - Trey’s dad (06:58)

• On taking small breaks:

  “Never get too busy to stop and take two minute long vacations.” (11:13)

• On risk in love:

  “Everyone needs delusional confidence. Like, everyone needs to have something like, this is kind of crazy, but I’m gonna go for it.” - Sadie (17:49)

• On building resilience to criticism:

  “I feel like a superhuman. Like, I don’t get embarrassed about it... you kind of realize people’s opinions that are negative don’t matter and also that are positive kind of don’t matter.” - Trey (28:35)

• On letting go of external validation:

  “If I start telling jokes for the algorithm or for people to think I’m funny, then I’m done.” - Sadie (sharing John Crist’s advice) (27:57)

• On authenticity in relationships:

  “You talk a lot. I know that about you. That’s our dynamic.” - Christian (as quoted by Sadie) (31:24)

• On laughter in hard times:

  “Hopefully create a great community and hope, bring people together... as a couple, too.” - Katie (58:24)

• On purpose:

  “We just try to do our best. If all my socials get deleted tomorrow, then we’ll deal with that and move on. Or if God wants to take another direction, we’ll do that.” - Trey (57:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro and Guest Welcomes — [02:30]
• Best Advice Ever Received — [03:44]
• Letting Go & Parenting Lessons — [05:35]
• Being Still & Everyday Moments — [08:14]
• Sadie’s Story of the Old Couple — [08:14 - 12:00]
• Trey & Katie’s Love Story — [14:18]
• Early Career and Going Viral — [21:11]
• Social Media Criticism & Building Thick Skin — [24:31], [28:35]
• Handling Comments as a Couple — [29:17 - 31:27]
• Podcasting as a Couple (“Correct Opinions”) — [33:45]
• Modeling, Body Image, and Inner Confidence — [40:30]
• Comedy, Trends, & Longevity — [50:46]
• Their “Why” and Purpose — [55:17]
• Closing Thoughts & Laughter — [59:54]

Tone & Takeaways

• Warm, humorous, and candid: The episode is marked by easy banter, self-deprecation, and honest sharing of insecurities and joys.
• Faith-forward but relatable: Wisdom is grounded in faith, but advice is practical and applicable for all listeners.
• Encouragement for resilience: All three champions letting go, showing up with confidence, and finding joy regardless of outside opinions, modeling how to cultivate inner security in an outward-facing world.

Listen to this episode for laughs, real talk, and practical inspiration on handling criticism and staying grounded, whether you're online or off.