In a close-with-human-interest play, Sampson asked him about attending Taylor Swift’s wedding. BK tried to sort of pass it off like he didn’t want to attend and be a distraction. Fortuna then point blank asked him if he was invited. Uhhhhh… no.

BK is an ass, and he was being interviewed by self-serving media whom I’m reasonably
sure shared questions with BK beforehand in a mutual circle jerk. The whole thing was nauseating.

(note - I said listened not "watched" so I didn't get to look the man in the eye).

I enjoyed the interview. BK was honest in his own political way, and was somewhat candid about his LSU tenure. If you know his backstory there his answers to the Rees/Freeman question & his Denbrock breakdown (take note of his wry chuckle after he mentioned "he's (Denbrock) an experienced play caller") lead you to believe that BK thinks his coordinators at LSU were the reason he failed.

I don't think he's wrong there.

Overall I liked the interview.

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when google’s AI will do it for free:

This episode of The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast, hosted by Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna, features an in-depth interview with former Notre Dame and LSU head coach Brian Kelly.

The conversation focuses heavily on Kelly's reflection after being let go by LSU, his legacy at Notre Dame, and what his future holds.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

Reflecting on the LSU Exit: Kelly addresses being fired for the first time in his 35-year coaching career. He acknowledges the harsh reality of the business, taking accountability by stating, "At the end of the day, I didn't win enough games." [07:02] He admits that coordinator hires—specifically having to change defensive coordinators after year two—slowed down the transition process in Baton Rouge [08:15].

Clarifying his Notre Dame Departure: Kelly notes that his past comments were mischaracterized [09:12]. He claims he never said he left because Notre Dame couldn't win a national championship; rather, he meant that if he were to leave, it would only be for a place that could contend for one [09:18].

The State of Modern Notre Dame Football: Kelly praises Notre Dame's recent infrastructure upgrades, such as the new Shields Hall facility and their modern adaptation to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) [10:14]. He remarks that the program is in a much better position than when he first took over, viewing that infrastructure growth as a core part of his legacy [11:25].

Praise for Marcus Freeman: Kelly expresses immense respect for current Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, calling his success "extraordinary" for someone with no prior head coaching experience [19:33]. He highlights Freeman's humility, willingness to listen, and warm personality as primary reasons for his strong recruiting success [19:53].

Future Plans and a Return to Coaching: Kelly confirms his desire to get back into coaching, but notes his priorities have shifted [17:22]. Instead of just chasing transactional NIL dollars, he wants to find a program where academics and holistic player development remain core priorities [17:43]. In the meantime, to stay close to the game, he is finalizing media arrangements to do studio and booth work for the upcoming season [15:19].

Post-Interview Analysis by the Hosts
After the interview, Sampson and Fortuna discuss the cultural challenges Kelly faced in the SEC, noting that if a coach isn't an immediate "cultural fit" in the South, public sentiment turns quickly when games are lost [34:29]. They conclude that Kelly genuinely seems rejuvenated by his time off and predict that he will coach again—potentially at an academically aligned program like Boston College, Virginia, or Wisconsin [36:03].

I havent watched the video either, but judging from the AI summary I wonder how much condescension/ BS double talk is being used in this interview. Ie how sincere is BK saying this stuff.