New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Heights Hotline | Surviving Super Bowl Hoopla, Keep Sake Jock Straps and How to Stay Locked In

January 30, 2026

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  • The least glamorous part of the Super Bowl experience for players is the extensive media obligations, particularly Media Day, which players often find repetitive and unnecessary. 
  • Jason Kelce revealed he kept a teammate's jockstrap from a Super Bowl, intending to display it alongside game jerseys, while both brothers confirmed keeping Super Bowl confetti as souvenirs. 
  • Players maintain mental focus for the Super Bowl by strictly adhering to their established weekly routine, repeating the same practice schedule (Tuesday through Friday) in the Super Bowl city to rely on muscle memory and avoid distractions from the surrounding 'hoopla'. 

Segments

Episode Introduction and Hotline
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(00:00:22)
  • Key Takeaway: The bonus episode of New Heights focuses on answering fan questions submitted via the Heights Hotline regarding the Super Bowl.
  • Summary: The episode is introduced as a bonus installment of New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, sponsored by Allstate. Listeners are reminded to follow the show on social media and visit the merchandise site. The main segment involves checking the Heights Hotline for Super Bowl-related inquiries from the 92%ers.
Super Bowl Glamour vs. Reality
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(00:01:08)
  • Key Takeaway: Media Day is cited as the most unnecessarily long and least glamorous obligation players endure during the Super Bowl week.
  • Summary: When asked about the least glamorous part of the Super Bowl, the hosts identified Media Day as the primary pain point due to repetitive questioning. They noted that while some unique interactions, like those with Nickelodeon, offer minor benefits, the event is generally something players are eager to finish. The overall experience surrounding the game is referred to as ‘hoopla,’ which contributes to the excitement but adds to the workload.
Weirdest Super Bowl Keepsakes
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(00:03:39)
  • Key Takeaway: Jason Kelce plans to display a teammate’s jockstrap alongside game jerseys, while both brothers confirm keeping Super Bowl confetti.
  • Summary: The discussion turned to unusual souvenirs kept from Super Bowl appearances. Jason mentioned acquiring a teammate’s jockstrap with the intention of mounting it with that player’s game jersey in his weight room. Both brothers confirmed collecting confetti from the field after their respective victories as a tangible memory.
Mental Preparation Routine
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(00:08:28)
  • Key Takeaway: Players maintain focus for the Super Bowl by strictly following their established weekly routine, which is repeated during the two weeks leading up to the game.
  • Summary: Mental preparation for the Super Bowl mirrors the routine used for any regular week, relying on second nature training to stay locked in despite distractions. The two-week lead-up allows players to master the playbook before arriving at the Super Bowl location. The schedule involves specific installation days for base game plan, passing game, third downs, and red zone plays, which are then sharpened during the Super Bowl week.
Weekly Practice Schedule Detail
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(00:11:55)
  • Key Takeaway: The NFL week structure dictates specific focus areas for each day, such as base run game installation on Wednesday and specialty situations like third down on Thursday.
  • Summary: The typical NFL practice week involves structured installation: Tuesday focuses on introductory film review and recovery, Wednesday installs the base game plan and run game, and Thursday covers passing game and special situations like third and long. Friday is often a ‘fast Friday’ dedicated to red zone and two-minute plays before repeating the cycle on-site at the Super Bowl location.