Podcast Summary: New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Episode 169: Chiefs and Eagles Frustrations, Philip Rivers Returns and Kelce Hygiene
Date: December 10, 2025
Hosts: Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles) & Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)

Episode Overview

In this episode, brothers Jason and Travis Kelce dive into the recent frustrations for the Chiefs and Eagles, discuss their Spotify Wrapped and the show’s fanbase, address NFL news (including the surprise return of Philip Rivers), and tackle questions about personal hygiene and parenting mischief. The episode is a balance of humor, candid self-reflection, and classic sibling banter, offering behind-the-scenes football insights and plenty of laughs.

Main Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. Spotify Wrapped and Fan Shoutouts ([00:31]–[06:52])

• Spotify Wrapped: Jason and Travis discuss their top genres (Jason’s is “doo wop,” Travis’s is “Tay Tay”—Taylor Swift) and poke fun at the "average age" stats for their music tastes.
  • Jason: “My top genre is doo wop. … It says my average age is 83.” ([00:48], [07:32])
  • Travis: “I was 68. I'm right underneath that.” ([07:39])
• Fan Shoutouts: They thank listeners for making the podcast #1 in sports on Spotify and highlight fan engagement, specifically calling out Rachel, a top 0.1% listener.

2. Travis Nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year ([02:41]–[04:59])

• Travis is recognized for his charitable work, especially with Operation Breakthrough.
  • Travis: “You don’t do the work ... to get an award. ... I love seeing these kids have something that they wouldn’t have otherwise.” ([03:37])
  • Jason: “Couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy. Well done.” ([05:17])

3. Chiefs vs. Texans Recap & Chiefs’ Struggles ([09:10]–[14:30])

• Travis opens up about the Chiefs’ recent loss and broader season struggles: lack of discipline, missed opportunities, and a “shitty feeling.”
  • Travis: “I feel like I’ve always had the answers in years past, and this year, I just can’t find them.” ([09:10])
  • He reflects on personal accountability for a late-game drop and expresses determination: “If there’s a game to be played, I’m gonna make it the most important game of the world.” ([09:39])
• Jason offers encouragement but highlights the “weird year” for the Chiefs and notes the rare absence from the top of the AFC West ([10:40]).
• Discussion shifts to what needs fixing: end-of-game situations, dropped passes, missed blocks, and needing touchdowns, not just field goals ([12:37]).
• Praise for Chiefs’ defense, especially Chris Jones, and shoutout to Escapole’s performance.

4. Eagles vs. Chargers Recap & Locker Room Vibes ([14:30]–[22:38])

• Jason vents about the Eagles’ overtime loss: turnovers, penalties, and missed chances.
  • Jason: “It was just a gut wrenching way to end that one.” ([16:37])
  • Eight combined turnovers, including Jalen Hurts’ bizarre play: “He became the first player since 1978 with two turnovers on the same play.” ([17:23])
• Jason emphasizes the offense’s search for identity: “What are we going to be about?” ([19:09])
• Both highlight positives (run game, defense) but agree on the need for consistency and reduced mistakes ([20:31]).
• Positivity Rabbit: Debate about a locker room “good vibes” bunny after a rough stretch.
  • Jason: “I don’t really like the rabbit. ... You don’t do antics like this when you’ve [expletive] the bed for the last couple weeks.” ([21:51]–[22:59])

5. NFL News: Philip Rivers' Comeback ([30:53]–[35:18])

• Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad, possibly to play due to QB injuries.
  • Jason: “A five-year removed guy at 44 who is a grandfather coming out of retirement to join an NFL team. Sounds absolutely bonkers. But I want to see it.” ([32:11])
  • Discussion about Rivers’ Hall of Fame candidacy, the uniqueness of his situation, and comparisons to other “old guys” comebacks.
  • Travis: “It’s like Burt Reynolds coming out in the Longest Yard.” ([33:31])

6. Other NFL Headlines ([36:08]–[36:55])

• Jameis Winston makes his TV analyst debut and is, unsurprisingly, a natural entertainer.
  • Travis: “Everything he does with the camera on him is, is fucking pure comedy.” ([36:38])

7. Stamps of the Week ([37:02]–[38:45])

• Youth Football Clip: A 6-year-old with 10 stiff arms gets the nod as “stamp of the week.”
• Wyoming Beer Snake: Students honor Josh Allen’s jersey retirement with a massive beer snake.
  • Jason: “That’s the stamp of the week – not for stacking the cups, it’s for drinking the beer necessary to be able to stack the cups.” ([38:31])

8. Listener Voicemails: Forged Parent Signatures, Drink Personalities, and Hygiene ([41:52]–[48:22])

• Forging Signatures: Travis admits he forged signatures “countless” times, including sneaking into a pro baseball tryout at age 13 ([42:35]–[44:02]).
  • Travis: “I went out there and got on the mound ... they’re like, how old are you? I’m like, 13. ... don’t do that ever again.” ([43:18])
  • Jason recalls trying to fake a parent’s voice for school and getting caught ([44:50]–[45:43]).
• Describing Each Other as Drinks:
  • Travis = Four Loko (“just energy”) ([46:22]); Jason = Jaeger Bomb (“you’re like a Jaeger bomb”) ([46:32])
• Towel Hygiene: Debate on how often to wash towels.
  • Travis: “I use a clean towel every time.”
  • Jason: “That’s very wasteful... Don’t you read the disclaimers at the hotels?” ([47:28]–[48:02])
  • They riff on environmental measures, like paper straws (“give me the plastic straw!”).

Notable Quotes & Highlights

Travis on Chiefs' struggles: “I feel like I’ve always had the answers in years past, and this year, I just can’t find them.” ([09:10])

Jason on Eagles’ frustrations: “It was just a gut wrenching way to end that one. … It did feel like we were starting to click and then every second we got into the red zone, turnover.” ([16:37])

On Philip Rivers’ return:

• Jason: “A five-year removed guy at 44 who is a grandfather coming out of retirement … Sounds absolutely bonkers. But I want to see it.” ([32:11])
• Travis: “It’s like Burt Reynolds coming out in the Longest Yard.” ([33:31])

On the “positivity rabbit”:

• Jason: “You don’t do antics like this when you’ve [expletive] the bed for the last couple weeks.” ([22:59])

On music tastes:

• Jason: “My top genre is doo wop. … My average age is 83.” ([00:48], [07:32])
• Travis: “I was 68. I'm right underneath that.” ([07:39])

Memorable/Funny Moments

• Jason serenading his daughter with doo wop music so she’ll stop crying ([07:04]).
• Travis forging a signature to attend a pro baseball tryout at 13 ([42:35]–[44:02]).
• The intense dislike for paper straws ([48:05]–[48:22]).
• Jason’s brutal honesty about the “positivity rabbit” in the Eagles locker room ([22:59]).

Key Timestamps

• [02:41] Travis’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination
• [09:10] Chiefs vs. Texans breakdown
• [14:30] Eagles vs. Chargers recap
• [21:50] The “positivity rabbit” locker room debate
• [30:53] Philip Rivers’ surprise NFL return
• [36:08] Jameis Winston’s TV debut
• [41:52] Voicemails: parenting hacks & hygiene

Tone & Style

The episode is candid, humorous, and irreverent—a classic “Kelce brothers” blend of inside football talk, self-deprecating stories, and goofy brotherly ribbing. Despite recent losses, both Jason and Travis emphasize perspective and acknowledge both the positive and negative elements of their teams’ performances, always ending with optimism and appreciation for their listeners.

Summary prepared for listeners who want all the substance and laughs—without needing to hear it all play out firsthand.