New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Travis on Crucial Drop, Jason's Tired of Talkin' Tush & Fightin' Grandma with Jimmy Fallon | Ep 154

September 17, 2025

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  • Jimmy Fallon's appearance on the podcast highlights his multifaceted entertainment career, from SNL and The Tonight Show to his new business reality competition show 'On Brand' and post-football game talk shows. 
  • The conversation delves into the emotional and strategic aspects of leadership in sports, particularly concerning player accountability, motivation, and the difficult balance of when to push and when to support teammates. 
  • The discussion around the 'tush push' play and player-only meetings reveals the intense scrutiny and pressure within professional sports, where even minor rule interpretations and team dynamics are dissected and debated. 
  • The Detroit Lions showed a significant bounce-back performance, with Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown playing exceptionally well, indicating they are a fun team to watch this season. 
  • NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV offers a comprehensive viewing experience with multi-view capabilities and fantasy integration, aiming to eliminate the frustration of missing games. 
  • Turf toe is a serious foot injury that can significantly sideline athletes due to its impact on pushing off the foot during athletic movements, often requiring surgery and extended recovery periods. 

Segments

Jimmy Fallon’s Putter Toss
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(00:02:48)
  • Key Takeaway: Jimmy Fallon humorously recounts throwing Travis Kelce’s putter into a lake during a golf tournament.
  • Summary: Jimmy Fallon and Travis Kelce discuss a memorable incident where Fallon threw Kelce’s putter into a lake during a golf tournament. They share their perspectives on the event, highlighting the humor and Travis’s initial reaction.
Jimmy Fallon’s New Show
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(00:08:52)
  • Key Takeaway: Jimmy Fallon announces his new NBC business reality competition show, ‘On Brand’.
  • Summary: Jimmy Fallon introduces his new show, ‘On Brand’, a business reality competition airing on NBC. He describes it as a blend of ‘Shark Tank’, ‘The Apprentice’, and ‘Project Runway’, focusing on marketing campaigns for various brands.
Worst Halftime Speech
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(00:17:02)
  • Key Takeaway: A humorous anecdote about a coach’s intense and misplaced halftime rant directed at a recruit.
  • Summary: Travis and Jason share a story about a college football coach’s furious halftime speech that was interrupted when he singled out a recruit in the back of the locker room, asking ‘Who the fuck is 53?’. The story highlights the coach’s anger and the recruit’s bewildered reaction.
Biggest Partiers in Sports
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(00:19:11)
  • Key Takeaway: Hockey players are generally considered the biggest partiers among the major sports leagues.
  • Summary: The hosts and guest discuss which athletes from football, baseball, basketball, and hockey are the biggest partiers. They conclude that hockey players are typically the most likely to ‘get after it’, citing their reputation for lively post-game activities.
Chiefs vs. Eagles Game Analysis
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(00:28:04)
  • Key Takeaway: Travis Kelce expresses frustration with the Chiefs’ lack of execution and accountability after their loss to the Eagles.
  • Summary: Travis Kelce discusses the Chiefs’ loss to the Eagles, emphasizing the need for better execution and accountability. He highlights missed opportunities and the importance of players holding each other accountable to improve their performance and avoid a poor start to the season.
Detroit’s Bounce Back Game
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(00:47:12)
  • Key Takeaway: Detroit showed significant improvement, particularly from Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
  • Summary: The discussion focuses on the Detroit Lions’ strong performance, noting it as a big bounce-back game. Specific players like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown are highlighted for their exceptional play.
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV
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  • Key Takeaway: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV offers a comprehensive solution for watching every NFL game with features like multi-view and fantasy integration.
  • Summary: This segment is an advertisement for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, emphasizing the ability to watch every out-of-market game, local matchups, and national games. Features like multi-view (watching up to four games simultaneously) and a fantasy view are highlighted.
Stamp of the Week: Coach Mike Jones
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  • Key Takeaway: Coach Mike Jones is celebrated for his impactful career and mentorship at Cleveland Heights High School as he retires.
  • Summary: The ‘Stamp of the Week’ segment honors Coach Mike Jones of Cleveland Heights High School. The hosts discuss his upcoming 60th birthday and his retirement, reflecting on his positive influence and mentorship of players, including themselves.