New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Record Breaking Signings March Madness Mayhem A Severance Waffle Party With Ben Stiller Ep 130

March 19, 2025

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  • The podcast "New Heights" is celebrating an iHeartRadio award win for Best Sports Podcast. 
  • The show is launching its first-ever March Madness Bracket Challenge with a golden cup prize. 
  • Ben Stiller, director of "Severance" and star of "Heavyweights" and "Tropic Thunder," was a guest, discussing his career and the show "Severance." 
  • The hosts discussed NFL free agency, player information sharing, and recent contract news for players like Jamar Chase and T. Higgins. 
  • The conversation touched on the importance of enjoying the process in both sports and filmmaking, and the role of physicality and mentality in athletic performance. 

Segments

Award Win and March Madness Launch
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  • Key Takeaway: The podcast celebrated winning a Best Sports Podcast award and announced the launch of their March Madness Bracket Challenge.
  • Summary: The hosts announce their iHeartRadio award win and express gratitude to their listeners. They then introduce their first-ever March Madness Bracket Challenge, detailing the prizes and deadlines for participation.
NFL Free Agency and Contract News
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  • Key Takeaway: Players often share information with new teams, and the Bengals have made significant investments in Jamar Chase and T. Higgins.
  • Summary: The discussion covers player information sharing in the NFL and the financial implications of recent contract extensions for key Bengals players. A Twitter dispute between DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons is also highlighted.
Interview with Ben Stiller
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  • Key Takeaway: Ben Stiller discussed his career highlights, the challenges of modern filmmaking for comedies like ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and the creative process behind ‘Severance.’
  • Summary: Ben Stiller joins the show to talk about his iconic movies like ‘Heavyweights’ and ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and his work on the Apple TV+ series ‘Severance.’ He shares insights into directing, acting, and his passion for the New York Knicks.
March Madness Bracket Strategy
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts shared their approaches to filling out March Madness brackets, focusing on physicality, mentality, and team height.
  • Summary: The conversation shifts to March Madness, with the hosts discussing their bracket-filling strategies, including their picks for the men’s and women’s tournaments, and the importance of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.