Key Takeaways

  • The podcast episode featured a Father’s Day special with Jason and Travis Kelsey’s father, Ed Kelsey, offering advice and sharing stories.
  • The “New Heights Film Club” segment discussed potential movie genres and titles for review, with a focus on 90s films and audience suggestions.
  • The show highlighted fan interactions, including a notable tattoo of Jason Kelsey and discussions about “Beer Bowl” submissions.
  • Ed Kelsey shared his parenting philosophy, discussed unwritten family rules, and recounted personal anecdotes, including an “irrational mad dad moment.”
  • The episode included various sponsor mentions and promotions, such as DraftKings, Liquid IV, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Zillow, Reese’s, and Nickelodeon.

Segments

Fan Mentions: Tattoo and Bets (~00:13:00)
  • Key Takeaway: A fan’s tattoo of Jason Kelsey in a specific stance sparks a humorous discussion about bets, personal appearance, and the ESPN Body Issue.
  • Summary: The hosts react to a fan’s tattoo of Jason Kelsey, which is based on a bet lost by the fan. They discuss the details of the tattoo, its inspiration from an ESPN Body Issue feature, and playfully imagine a “pin-up Travis” version.
New Heights Film Club: Genre Selection (~00:27:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The Film Club segment focuses on selecting a genre and movie for review, with suggestions ranging from 90s teen movies to horror and Adam Sandler films.
  • Summary: The hosts debate genres for the Film Club, considering summer blockbusters, Adam Sandler films, and horror. They discuss movies like “Skeeter,” “Bird Box,” and “C,” ultimately leaning towards 90s movies that they haven’t seen as adults, and ask the audience for submissions.
Edvice from Papa Kelsey: Fatherhood and Rules (~00:50:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Ed Kelsey shares his perspective on Father’s Day, discusses the evolution of fatherhood, and recounts family rules and unwritten codes of conduct.
  • Summary: Ed Kelsey joins the show to discuss Father’s Day, emphasizing it as a celebration of children and the joy of fatherhood. He contrasts his parenting style with his own father’s, noting that his current stage of fatherhood is more relaxing. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of celebrating parents and family.
Ed Kelsey’s Irrational Mad Dad Moment (~01:15:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts and Ed Kelsey discuss “irrational mad dad moments,” with Ed recalling an incident involving a sledding accident that broke his ribs.
  • Summary: The segment explores “irrational mad dad moments.” While Jason and Travis struggle to recall instances of their father being irrationally angry, Ed recounts a time he broke his ribs while sledding to protect his sons, leading to a moment of pain and frustration directed at a concerned friend.
Fictional Fathers and Parenting Styles (~01:25:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Jason Kelsey compares his parenting style to his father’s and discusses fictional fathers, while Ed Kelsey’s connection to Ed O’Neill and the Steelers is revealed.
  • Summary: Jason reflects on his parenting style mirroring his father’s and discusses fictional fathers, likening his dad to a mix of Al Bundy and Cliff Huxtable. The conversation then shifts to Ed O’Neill’s brief stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a fact revealed by Ed himself.
Heights Hotline: Dating, Sex, Marriage, Parenting Advice (~01:35:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Ed Kelsey shares advice on dating, emphasizing being a friend and encouraging girls to talk about themselves, while also recalling a time he encouraged Jason to talk to girls.
  • Summary: The hosts and Ed Kelsey discuss dating advice. Ed shares that he didn’t give direct sex advice but encouraged friendship and listening to girls. He recalls advising Jason to let girls talk about themselves to build connection, a strategy he also used with his sons.
Beer Bowl and Sibling Swagger (~01:55:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The “Beer Bowl” submissions are highlighted, with a particular focus on a “Sibling Swagger” segment that used AI for a “Legend of the Hidden Temple” parody.
  • Summary: The hosts showcase “Beer Bowl” submissions, praising the teamwork and creativity, especially a “Sibling Swagger” segment that parodied “Legend of the Hidden Temple” using AI. They also discuss the possibility of having Korean announcers for the event.
Closing and Final Thoughts (~02:10:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The episode concludes with final sponsor mentions, a thank you to the audience, and a humorous callback to the fan tattoo of Jason Kelsey.
  • Summary: The show wraps up with thanks to Papa Kelsey and sponsors, promoting subscriptions to Wondery Plus and social media follows. A final humorous exchange occurs regarding the “pin-up Jason” tattoo, with comments about its artistic merit and a notable detail about the tattoo.