This Is Important – Ep 258: Live From The Super Bowl With Bo Jackson (About 20 Feet Away)!!
Date: February 10, 2026
Hosts: Adam Devine, Anders Holm (Ders), Blake Anderson, and references to Kyle Newacheck
Producer: iHeartPodcasts
Overview
This special Super Bowl week episode comes to you live from Radio Row, with the crew reflecting on their adventures, run-ins with sports stars (and almost Bo Jackson), San Francisco vibes, and their adventures in partying, podcasting, and pillow selection. The banter is as loose and irreverent as ever, blending Super Bowl chaos with reflections on celebrity encounters, trivia mishaps, and bodily functions, all with their signature bro-energy and improv humor.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Super Bowl 60: Behind the (Radio) Scenes
- The guys record from the Super Bowl media hub in San Francisco, amidst NFL personalities and high-energy parties.
- They reflect on the surrealism of the scene, the quality (and price) of the sushi, and bumping shoulders with stars—including being tantalizingly close to Bo Jackson.
- Multiple references/jokes about parties, including sushi dinners, the Tonga Room, partying with Trey Cool (Green Day drummer), and near-misses with celebrities like Justin Bieber.
Quote:
“Bo Jackson is 20ft away from us.” — Adam (32:25)
New Heights & NFL Star Encounters
- The crew recounts being guests on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce. Universal praise for both Kelseys and their down-to-earth personalities.
- Jokes about which Kelce brother is the better kisser, and Adam musing on communicating with “giant men” at loud parties.
Quotes:
“It is nice to talk to those guys, because we were at a party the night before ... but we were in a loud bar, and I feel like I cannot communicate with giant men in a loud bar.” — Adam (05:35)
“Trav, for sure [the better kisser].” — Adam (05:23)
Super Bowl Social Dynamics: Parties, Naps, and Hangovers
- Recaps of the week’s best parties, especially “the night we really got to hang with each other” at an expensive sushi dinner. (14:54–15:31)
- Comic riffs on recovery, naps, bad hotel sleep due to oversized pillows (20:02), workout-less days, and attempts to detox (or not) before their upcoming cruise.
Quote:
“The days feel really long out here, too, right? Like, we take naps every day.” — Guest (16:17)
San Francisco Vibes & Critiques
- Hosts express surprise at how clean the city feels compared to SF’s reputation (“cleanest I’ve ever seen it” – Adam (36:24)), but also joke about crack use and Glade masking, saying the city smells like someone tried to cover up the stink. (37:07)
- Observations about not experiencing “the soul” of SF during Super Bowl week compared to, say, New Orleans, and planning to do more city exploration (Irish coffees, Ghirardelli, the Wharf, etc.).
Quote:
“I haven't felt the personality of the city this weekend... like I felt the personality of New Orleans when we were there.” — Co-host (37:39)
Celebrity (Non-)Encounters: The Bo Jackson Saga
- Ongoing countdown of Bo Jackson’s proximity; hosts toy with methods to get his attention (including falsely claiming Adam named his son after him).
- Bittersweet realization they are too ‘low-tier’ to get the big guest.
- Surreal reflections on Bo Jackson’s legacy, with rapid-fire comedic urban legends about his prowess (“gave my mom a perm in 20 seconds” — Guest, 03:11 & 48:18).
Memorable Segment:
- [32:25] – [46:03]: Bo Jackson is nearby, possibly within earshot as the hosts riff about him, building anticipation for an encounter that never quite happens.
Quotes:
“He's right there. Bo Jackson is 20ft.” — Adam (32:29)
“Bo Jackson gave my mom a perm in 20 seconds.” — Guest (48:18)
Absurd Comedy: Trivia, Bathrooms, Bodybuilder Porn, and OnlyFans
- Adam recounts trivia night embarrassment, with cohosts ribbing him about “cavalier” guesswork ([11:08]; [12:27]).
- Spirited, raunchy discussions about men’s bathrooms at the Super Bowl, “the warmth of another man’s ass” (55:26), and bathrooms being a “dude fest” ([56:23]).
- Riffs on the decline of traditional porn stars in the OnlyFans era ([25:08–26:15]), bodybuilder porn, and the economics of side hustles.
- Comedic bits on rules of using women’s versus men’s restrooms in line.
Quotes:
“It was the warmth of another man ass. And it was hot.” — Adam (55:26)
“There will be no porn stars. Porn stars are gone. They're all gonna do only fans.” — Adam (25:08)
Sports (Kind Of): Super Bowl Predictions
- The group closes with their Super Bowl picks, ultimately guessing between the Chiefs, Seahawks, and (jokingly) the Patriots, admitting to a lack of awareness about who’s actually playing.
Quote:
“I bet the Chiefs are going to win it.” — Adam (57:25)
Reflections, Friendships, and What’s Next
- The hosts talk about the podcast as a chance to “bro down,” reminisce on missed calls for game shows, and how their comedy appeals to ex-athletes.
- Mention of their upcoming cruise (“Cruise Is Important”), with speculation about cruise logistics and activities.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Context | |---|---|---| | 05:23 | Adam | “Trav, for sure [which Kelce is the better kisser].” | | 11:08 | Adam | “You set the rules. Thank you for that.” (on getting his joke corrected) | | 20:02 | Co-host | “They're too big. Too stuffed.” (on hotel pillows) | | 25:08 | Adam | “There will be no porn stars... they're all gonna do only fans.” | | 32:25 | Adam | “Bo Jackson is 20 ft away from us.” | | 36:24 | Adam | “This is the cleanest I’ve ever seen [San Francisco].” | | 55:26 | Adam | “It was the warmth of another man ass. And it was hot.” | | 57:25 | Adam | “I bet the Chiefs are going to win it.” | | 61:42 | Adam | “We don't neg... we uplift.” |
Segment Timestamps
- 03:32–06:00 – Super Bowl week energy, sleep issues, and excitement
- 07:15–08:14 – Discussing running, parties, and hangover workouts
- 14:54–16:17 – Best party recap: expensive sushi dinner and Trey Cool
- 18:33–21:07 – Hotel pillow debate and late-night routines
- 25:01–27:06 – Adam’s “porn stars are over” theory and OnlyFans discussion
- 32:25–46:03 – Bo Jackson countdown, interactions, and legend jokes
- 54:07–55:34 – Debating merits of Costco/IKEA hot dogs and bathroom adventures
- 57:10–59:01 – Super Bowl picks: Chiefs, Seahawks, (joking) Patriots
- 62:07–64:12 – Upcoming “Cruise Is Important” discussion and outro camaraderie
Tone and Language
- Signature irreverence, constant riffing, and comedic self-deprecation: “We are the least qualified group of guys to be in this room right now.” — Adam (43:07)
- Freely blends real experience with absurd, improvisational jokes and recurring callbacks (running gags: bathroom horror, body goals, “bro down” moments)
- Occasional heartfelt moments about friendship and appreciation for the bizarre but cool opportunities they share
Bottom Line
Ep 258 is classic “This Is Important”: a barely-contained post-party live show, blending earnestness, off-the-cuff improv, and inside-joke camaraderie. The crew’s Super Bowl week adventures are more about the people, parties, and personalities than actual football—or, as Adam jokes, “This is our NFL roundup. The parties we went to, the porn star industry, all the good stuff...” (26:53).
If you missed the episode: expect a loose, lively, and affectionate hangout, populated with near-celebrity run-ins, body humor, San Francisco “hot takes,” and the ever-present hope that Bo Jackson will appear (spoiler—he does not, but they remain fans regardless).