New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Franchise Records, Sanders NFL Debut, Taco Domination and We’re Going “Belly Bucking” | EP 165

November 19, 2025

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  • Travis Kelce celebrated setting multiple receiving records for the Kansas City Chiefs organization despite the team's 5-5 record, emphasizing the need for team accountability and focus. 
  • The brothers announced upcoming bonus content, including a 'Heights Hotline Holiday Hot Takes' episode and a highly anticipated guest episode featuring Aaron Andrews and Carissa Thompson. 
  • The hosts enthusiastically planned a 'Belly Bucking' competition for their Thanksgiving tailgate in Philadelphia, even joking about inviting Kylie Kelce to participate. 
  • The conversation briefly shifts to an anecdote about feeling disoriented, possibly referencing a specific game environment or experience, mentioning names like "Squeak" and "Steve Perry." 
  • The hosts reference a scene involving a mascot urinating into a urinal, noting it as clever. 
  • The latter part of the segment is an advertisement for "Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast" featuring James Austin Johnson as the Grinch, along with guests like Gronk, Mark Hamill, and the Jonas Brothers, positioned as holiday listening for families. 

Segments

Podcast Welcome and New News
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(00:01:33)
  • Key Takeaway: The ‘New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce’ podcast is sponsored by Adobe Acrobat Studio and announced upcoming bonus episodes.
  • Summary: The brothers welcomed listeners and highlighted that their Taylor Swift episode was named one of the best podcasts of 2021. They announced a Friday ‘Heights Hotline Hot Takes’ bonus episode and a Monday guest episode featuring Aaron Andrews and Carissa Thompson. The hosts also promoted their Thanksgiving Black Friday tailgate event in Philadelphia.
Belly Bucking Tailgate Competition
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(00:04:34)
  • Key Takeaway: Jason proposed a ‘Belly Bucking’ competition at the tailgate, which Travis enthusiastically supported, leading to a commitment to organize it.
  • Summary: The idea of ‘Belly Bucking’—described as sumo wrestling using only the belly—was introduced as a potential tailgate activity. They joked about needing waivers and potentially involving guests like Bo Allen and Kylie Kelce. The segment concluded with Jason and Travis agreeing to proceed with the competition at the Lincoln Financial Field tailgate.
Chiefs Week 11 Loss Analysis
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(00:07:45)
  • Key Takeaway: Travis Kelce expressed frustration over the Chiefs’ 5-5 record, attributing losses to self-inflicted penalties and mistakes, emphasizing the need for the team to focus on execution and fun.
  • Summary: Travis detailed his frustration following the Chiefs’ loss to the Broncos, noting that five losses have been by one score, requiring them to ‘run the table’ in the remaining seven games. Jason highlighted that statistically, this year’s Chiefs team is better than last year’s, but they are failing in late-game execution. Kelce stressed that accountability and focusing on details, not effort, are necessary to turn the season around.
Travis Kelce Franchise Record
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(00:10:33)
  • Key Takeaway: Travis Kelce set the Kansas City Chiefs franchise record for most touchdowns by any player, surpassing Priest Holmes and Tony Gonzalez.
  • Summary: Jason celebrated Travis setting the Chiefs’ all-time receiving record for touchdowns, adding to his records for receptions and yards, making him the triple crown holder for Chiefs receivers. Travis expressed deep respect for the organization and players who paved the way, like Priest Holmes and Tony Gonzalez. He stated his goal is to keep adding to the record while helping the team reach the playoffs.
Eagles Week 11 Victory Analysis
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(00:23:07)
  • Key Takeaway: The Philadelphia Eagles defense played exceptionally well against the Detroit Lions, holding them to nine points, but the offense struggled significantly, especially in the run game.
  • Summary: Jason praised the Eagles’ defense for batting down five passes and stopping the Lions on all five fourth-down attempts, noting the defense is playing its best football under Vic Fangio. He expressed concern that the offense failed to execute against a Lions defense that played straightforward man coverage, which the Eagles usually excel against. The biggest concern cited for the Eagles is the inability to consistently run the football, which makes throwing much harder.
Jameis Winston Return and Taco Debate
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(00:38:20)
  • Key Takeaway: Jameis Winston returned to starting quarterback duties, bringing excitement to the league, while the hosts debated the proper technique for eating hard-shell tacos.
  • Summary: The return of Jameis Winston was met with enthusiasm, with the hosts praising his personality and quoting his pregame statement about executing ‘surgically’ in the ‘greatest city in the world.’ The ‘No Dumb Question’ segment focused on whether one turns their head for a taco or turns the taco to eat it, concluding that dominance is achieved by devouring it regardless of orientation. Both brothers agreed that hard-shell tacos with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole are preferred.
NFL Spitting Trend and Game Recaps
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(00:43:58)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts condemned the recent trend of players spitting on opponents in the NFL, citing incidents involving Jalen Carter, Dak Prescott, and Ja’Marr Chase.
  • Summary: The segment noted the disturbing trend of spitting incidents in the NFL, questioning why players react violently when spitting is involved, though acknowledging that retaliation often results in penalties. They briefly recapped the Bills’ win over the Buccaneers and the Rams’ close victory over the Seahawks, noting both teams appear to be legitimate contenders. They also mentioned that Shedeur Sanders is expected to get significant reps this coming week after his mid-game entry.
Stamps of the Week: Tight Ends
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(00:47:26)
  • Key Takeaway: Darnell Washington received a stamp for his effort on a third-and-long play, and Mark Andrews earned a stamp for executing a fake tush push touchdown.
  • Summary: Travis awarded his stamp to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington for stiff-arming three defenders on a third-and-15 play, showcasing his effort and physicality. Jason gave his stamp to Ravens tight end Mark Andrews for successfully running a fake tush push play late in the game to secure a win. Both plays highlighted exceptional effort and creativity from tight ends.
Post-Halftime Atmosphere Anecdote
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(00:51:04)
  • Key Takeaway: The environment after halftime felt unexpectedly like a basketball game, prompting confusion about the setting.
  • Summary: The speakers recall emerging after halftime into an atmosphere that felt distinctly like a basketball game, causing momentary disorientation. One speaker questioned if they were playing for beer money, highlighting the unusual energy. A brief, seemingly unrelated exchange mentions names like “Squeak” and references the movie featuring Steve Perry.
Mascot Observation and Parents
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(00:51:44)
  • Key Takeaway: A specific, clever visual involving a mascot urinating into a urinal was noted.
  • Summary: A specific visual detail was observed where a mascot was seen urinating into a urinal, which was deemed clever. This was immediately followed by a brief, fragmented exchange about parental figures (“Mom and dad,” “Dad and dad”).
Holiday Travel Podcast Ad
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(00:51:52)
  • Key Takeaway: The “Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast” is promoted as family-friendly holiday audio content featuring James Austin Johnson and A-list guests.
  • Summary: The segment transitions into promoting the “Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast” as an antidote to stressful holiday car rides with children. James Austin Johnson stars as the Grinch, supported by a crew of friends and notable guests including Gronk, Mark Hamill, and the Jonas Brothers. The podcast is advertised as containing content filled with both laughs and rage, suitable for the whole family.