May 25, 2024 • 8 mins
The episode provides an in-depth look into the candid perspectives and antics of NFL legends Jason and Travis Kelce. It covers Jason's take on the controversial commencement speech by Harrison Butker, where he defends Butker's remarks encouraging women to embrace being homemakers, despite disagreeing with many of Butker's views. Jason also weighs in on the Deflategate scandal, surprisingly supporting Tom Brady's alleged role in deflating footballs. The piece also highlights Jason's comedic cameo on Jeopardy!, which delighted fans and showcased his potential for TV roles post-retirement. Additionally, it reveals a longstanding Kelce family tradition of playfully scaring kids, much to the chagrin of Jason's wife Kylie. Throughout, the article offers an entertaining and unfiltered glimpse into the off-field dynamics, opinions, and humor of the Kelce brothers, cementing their status as fan favorites beyond the gridiron. It underscores their willingness to tackle serious topics while embracing the lighter side of life after football.
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(00:00):
Welcome everyone. Today, We've gota real treat for you, a candid
and unfiltered look into the lives ofNFL legends Jason and Travis Kelcey. You
think you know them from their onfield exploits, but this is a side
of the brothers you won't want tomiss. From controversy to comedy, they
hold nothing back, offering fresh perspectivesthat will leave you entertained and enlightened.
(00:24):
So sit back, relax, andget ready to see the Kelsey's in a
whole new light. Trust me,this is one podcast episode you won't want
to skip. The battle over Butcker'scommencement speech rages on. Jason Kelsey has
weighed in on the ongoing controversy surroundingKansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker's recent commencement
(00:47):
speech at Benedictine College. The remarks, which touched on topics like politics,
religion, and cultural issues, havesparked a heated debate and drawn criticism for
being perceived as sexist and anti LGBTQIAplus. During the latest episode of the
New Heights podcast co hosted by Jasonand his brother Travis, the recently retired
(01:11):
Philadelphia Eagles Center offered his candid takeon the situation, joined by his wife,
Kylie, with whom he shares threeyoung daughters. Jason acknowledged that many
of Bucker's views do not align withhis own. There's always going to be
opinions that everybody shares that you're goingto disagree with, and make no mistake
(01:34):
about it. A lot of thethings he said in his commencement speech are
not things that I align myself with. Jason stated. At the heart of
the controversy were Butcker's comments encouraging womento embrace the role of homemaker. The
twenty eight year old kicker said,I can tell you that my beautiful wife,
(01:56):
Isabelle, would be the first tosay that her life truly starved when
she began living her vocation as awife and a mother. I am on
this stage and able to be theman I am because I have a wife
who leans into her vocation. Itcannot be overstated that all of my success
is made possible because of a girlI met in class back in middle school.
(02:21):
Convert to the faith, become mywife, and embrace one of the
most important tiles of all homemaker.Jason's wife, Kylie, who recently delivered
her own well received commencement address atCabrini University expressed frustration over Butcker's remarks.
My wife, she was I thinka little bit frustrated with some of the
(02:43):
comments, Jason revealed, before playfullyadding initially I said, listen, you're
fifty two. However, as timehas passed, Brady himself has grown more
comfortable discussing the d flate Gate scandal, even joking about it during his recent
Netflix roast. While many of Brady'sdetractors have used the controversy as a means
(03:07):
to discredit his achievements, Kelsey's stanceappears to align with those who view the
alleged actions as a strategic move withinthe bounds of gamesmanship. Jason Kelsey's Jeopardy
cameo delights fans in a light heartedturn of events, Jason Kelcey recently made
(03:28):
a cameo appearance on the popular gameshow Jeopardy Masters, where he hosted an
entire category titled the World Revolves AroundJason Kelsey. The social media page for
Jason and Travis Kelcey's podcast, NewHeights shared a clip of one of Jason's
pre recorded questions showcasing his delivery andcomedic timing the question a reference to the
(03:53):
Eagles Tush Push quarterback sneak play.Read. I was a key part of
our quarterback sneak known as the TushPush, so I always smile knowingly when
I hear their song. Ah pushit, push it good. Ah,
push it, push it real good. Fans were delighted by Jason's performance,
with one commenting I need more lyricrecitations by Jason Kelsey asap, thanks,
(04:16):
while another requested can I put ina request for So High School and Guilty
as Sin next, referring to TaylorSwift's tracks. The love for Jason Kelcey
extended beyond his Jeopardy appearance, withfans proclaiming him as currently my favorite human
and praising his comedic delivery with commentslike this is hilarious, love it and
(04:39):
how awesome go Jason. As Jasonexplores new career opportunities following his retirement from
the NFL, his Jeopardy cameo hasshowcased his potential as a game show host
or broadcaster, leaving fans eager formore appearances in the entertainment realm. The
Kelsey families prankster tradition. In acandid a mission, Jason Kelsey revealed a
(05:01):
longstanding family tradition that his wife,Kylie finds less than amusing. During the
podcast, the topic of scaring childrenarose, and Jason admitted to a habit
that frustrates his wife but continues todelight him. That's a Kelsey pastime,
Jason said, referring to the actof startling children. Kylie gets so mad
(05:25):
because I know that whenever I go. He then proceeded to make a sound
akin to a ghost, explaining,Wyatt and Ellie will like freak out like
there's a ghost, Like they're notsmart enough to know it's me. Jason
confessed to indulging in this behavior justbefore his daughter's bedtime, much to Kylie's
chagrin. I'll do it right beforebedtime, and Kylie's like, what are
(05:47):
you viging doing? Are you outof your mind? These kids are almost
down and you're going to be upfor another hour, he recounted. Travis,
Ever, the supportive brother, laughedalong as Jason shared the conversations he
has with Kylie about the Kelsey pastime. Despite her protests, Jason admitted,
I can't help myself. The prankstertradition appears to be deeply ingrained in the
(06:13):
Kelsey family, with Travis revealing thattheir father, Big Ed, was also
fond of scaring his children. Weboth are because our dad used to scare
the s asterisk asterisk asterisk out ofus, Travis said. Big Ed is
very pro seeing the kid's going nuts. While Kylie may not fully appreciate the
(06:34):
family's mischievous antics, the Kelsey brothersseem to derive genuine enjoyment from carrying on
the tradition, even if it meansenduring the occasional scolding from their wives.
As the Kelsey family continues to navigatethe post NFL chapter of their lives,
these candid glimpses into their dynamics andtraditions offer fans a glimpse into the personalities
(07:00):
and bonds that have made them fanfavorites both on and off the field.
From weighing in on controversial commencement speechesand defending Tom Brady's actions in the Deflate
Gate saga, to delighting fans withgame show appearances and revealing their prankster roots,
Jason and Travis Kelcey continue to captivateaudiences with their authenticity and humor.
(07:24):
Whether tackling serious issues or engaging inlight hearted family antics, the Kelsey brothers
have proven themselves to be a dynamicduo, unafraid to share their unfiltered perspectives
and embrace the joys of life beyondthe gridiron. That's all for today's episode,
folks, we hope you enjoyed thiscandid and unfiltered look into the lives
(07:46):
of Jason and Travis Kelcey. Fromcontroversial topics to hilarious family traditions, these
brothers certainly don't hold anything back.Thanks for tuning in and being a part
of the ride. If you likedwhat you heard, be sure to subscribe
so you don't miss future episodes,and remember this podcast was brought to you
by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. Untilnext time, stay curious and keep exploring
(08:13):
the fascinating people and stories all aroundus. We'll catch you on the flip side.
Welcome everyone. Today, We've gota real treat for you, a candid
and unfiltered look into the lives ofNFL legends Jason and Travis Kelcey. You
think you know them from their onfield exploits, but this is a side
of the brothers you won't want tomiss. From controversy to comedy, they
hold nothing back, offering fresh perspectivesthat will leave you entertained and enlightened.
(00:24):
So sit back, relax, andget ready to see the Kelsey's in a
whole new light. Trust me,this is one podcast episode you won't want
to skip. The battle over Butcker'scommencement speech rages on. Jason Kelsey has
weighed in on the ongoing controversy surroundingKansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker's recent commencement
(00:47):
speech at Benedictine College. The remarks, which touched on topics like politics,
religion, and cultural issues, havesparked a heated debate and drawn criticism for
being perceived as sexist and anti LGBTQIAplus. During the latest episode of the
New Heights podcast co hosted by Jasonand his brother Travis, the recently retired
(01:11):
Philadelphia Eagles Center offered his candid takeon the situation, joined by his wife,
Kylie, with whom he shares threeyoung daughters. Jason acknowledged that many
of Bucker's views do not align withhis own. There's always going to be
opinions that everybody shares that you're goingto disagree with, and make no mistake
(01:34):
about it. A lot of thethings he said in his commencement speech are
not things that I align myself with. Jason stated. At the heart of
the controversy were Butcker's comments encouraging womento embrace the role of homemaker. The
twenty eight year old kicker said,I can tell you that my beautiful wife,
(01:56):
Isabelle, would be the first tosay that her life truly starved when
she began living her vocation as awife and a mother. I am on
this stage and able to be theman I am because I have a wife
who leans into her vocation. Itcannot be overstated that all of my success
is made possible because of a girlI met in class back in middle school.
(02:21):
Convert to the faith, become mywife, and embrace one of the
most important tiles of all homemaker.Jason's wife, Kylie, who recently delivered
her own well received commencement address atCabrini University expressed frustration over Butcker's remarks.
My wife, she was I thinka little bit frustrated with some of the
(02:43):
comments, Jason revealed, before playfullyadding initially I said, listen, you're
fifty two. However, as timehas passed, Brady himself has grown more
comfortable discussing the d flate Gate scandal, even joking about it during his recent
Netflix roast. While many of Brady'sdetractors have used the controversy as a means
(03:07):
to discredit his achievements, Kelsey's stanceappears to align with those who view the
alleged actions as a strategic move withinthe bounds of gamesmanship. Jason Kelsey's Jeopardy
cameo delights fans in a light heartedturn of events, Jason Kelcey recently made
(03:28):
a cameo appearance on the popular gameshow Jeopardy Masters, where he hosted an
entire category titled the World Revolves AroundJason Kelsey. The social media page for
Jason and Travis Kelcey's podcast, NewHeights shared a clip of one of Jason's
pre recorded questions showcasing his delivery andcomedic timing the question a reference to the
(03:53):
Eagles Tush Push quarterback sneak play.Read. I was a key part of
our quarterback sneak known as the TushPush, so I always smile knowingly when
I hear their song. Ah pushit, push it good. Ah,
push it, push it real good. Fans were delighted by Jason's performance,
with one commenting I need more lyricrecitations by Jason Kelsey asap, thanks,
(04:16):
while another requested can I put ina request for So High School and Guilty
as Sin next, referring to TaylorSwift's tracks. The love for Jason Kelcey
extended beyond his Jeopardy appearance, withfans proclaiming him as currently my favorite human
and praising his comedic delivery with commentslike this is hilarious, love it and
(04:39):
how awesome go Jason. As Jasonexplores new career opportunities following his retirement from
the NFL, his Jeopardy cameo hasshowcased his potential as a game show host
or broadcaster, leaving fans eager formore appearances in the entertainment realm. The
Kelsey families prankster tradition. In acandid a mission, Jason Kelsey revealed a
(05:01):
longstanding family tradition that his wife,Kylie finds less than amusing. During the
podcast, the topic of scaring childrenarose, and Jason admitted to a habit
that frustrates his wife but continues todelight him. That's a Kelsey pastime,
Jason said, referring to the actof startling children. Kylie gets so mad
(05:25):
because I know that whenever I go. He then proceeded to make a sound
akin to a ghost, explaining,Wyatt and Ellie will like freak out like
there's a ghost, Like they're notsmart enough to know it's me. Jason
confessed to indulging in this behavior justbefore his daughter's bedtime, much to Kylie's
chagrin. I'll do it right beforebedtime, and Kylie's like, what are
(05:47):
you viging doing? Are you outof your mind? These kids are almost
down and you're going to be upfor another hour, he recounted. Travis,
Ever, the supportive brother, laughedalong as Jason shared the conversations he
has with Kylie about the Kelsey pastime. Despite her protests, Jason admitted,
I can't help myself. The prankstertradition appears to be deeply ingrained in the
(06:13):
Kelsey family, with Travis revealing thattheir father, Big Ed, was also
fond of scaring his children. Weboth are because our dad used to scare
the s asterisk asterisk asterisk out ofus, Travis said. Big Ed is
very pro seeing the kid's going nuts. While Kylie may not fully appreciate the
(06:34):
family's mischievous antics, the Kelsey brothersseem to derive genuine enjoyment from carrying on
the tradition, even if it meansenduring the occasional scolding from their wives.
As the Kelsey family continues to navigatethe post NFL chapter of their lives,
these candid glimpses into their dynamics andtraditions offer fans a glimpse into the personalities
(07:00):
and bonds that have made them fanfavorites both on and off the field.
From weighing in on controversial commencement speechesand defending Tom Brady's actions in the Deflate
Gate saga, to delighting fans withgame show appearances and revealing their prankster roots,
Jason and Travis Kelcey continue to captivateaudiences with their authenticity and humor.
(07:24):
Whether tackling serious issues or engaging inlight hearted family antics, the Kelsey brothers
have proven themselves to be a dynamicduo, unafraid to share their unfiltered perspectives
and embrace the joys of life beyondthe gridiron. That's all for today's episode,
folks, we hope you enjoyed thiscandid and unfiltered look into the lives
(07:46):
of Jason and Travis Kelcey. Fromcontroversial topics to hilarious family traditions, these
brothers certainly don't hold anything back.Thanks for tuning in and being a part
of the ride. If you likedwhat you heard, be sure to subscribe
so you don't miss future episodes,and remember this podcast was brought to you
by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. Untilnext time, stay curious and keep exploring
(08:13):
the fascinating people and stories all aroundus. We'll catch you on the flip side.
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