Free Agency Rumors, NFL Players as Pokemon & Rich Eisen | New Heights | Ep 32

92%ers we are back with episode thirty-two of New Heights presented by our friends at Fireball.
In this episode, we have a huge announcement! On April 26th we will be bringing you “New Heights Live” a one-night-only event at the Kansas City Music Hall. Tickets will be available for purchase via Ticketmaster starting Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 am.
For more information on the show and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketmaster.com/
We also revisit our NFL/Harry Potter debate from last week, look at some of the hysterical tweets you sent us about the segment, and reveal Travis’ official sorting hat results.
When we finally talk football, Travis gives us his thoughts on all the Chiefs free agency moves like signing Charles Omenihu, Orlando Brown heading to Cincy, and how he thinks Juju will fit in on the Patriots.
Jason also reacts to the Eagles finally signing Marcus Mariota, Darius Slay giving Philly the Okie doke, and the media frenzy that has been C. J. Gardner-Johnson signing with the Lions.
The guys also weigh in on players repping themselves, how they recruit guys to their teams, their favorite free agency moves so far, and the wild rumors of Philadelphia's draft and Patrick Mahomes’ Twitter likes.
This episode also includes Jason’s incredible conversation with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen. We touch on how Rich really feels about player podcasts, why the combine is the best-drunk gossip, how he almost botched his first Sportscenter, what he will say to Ohio State fans this year, and why he loves Jalen Hurts so much.
As always, watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce every Wednesday & check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - New News
02:00 - Huge Announcement
3:54 - Fan Mentions of the Week
07:20 - Harry Potter Fan Tweets
15:38 - Chiefs Free Agency Recap
20:27 - Eagles Free Agency Recap
28:32 - Agent vs Players Representing Themselves
33:06 - Finding Out About Signings
34:22 - Recruiting Players
36:45 - Most Interesting Move So Far
40:25 - Eagles Drafting Bijan?
43:30 - Travis’ Terrible Team Interviews
48:41 - Hopkins and OBJ to the Chiefs?
50:48 - NFL Players as Pokemon
01:02:00 - Rich Eisen Interview
01:04:20 - Rich on Player Pods
01:08:01 - Early Sportscenter
01:11:00 - Starting NFL Network
01:15:00 - Combine is Drunk Gossip
01:17:20 - The First 40
01:23:15 - Running for Charity
01:28:00 - Best Combine Drills
01:33:00 - How to be Douche Free
01:35:55 - Should Jason do Stand Up
01:39:10 - Rich’s First Sportscenter
01:42:10 - Brian Kelly’s College Punishments
01:43:50 - Supersonic’s Story
01:48:00 - The Draft is the Best NFL Event
01:53:15 - Ed and Donna on Rich’s Show
02:00:00 - Stand-Up Comedy Advice
02:02:44 - Rich’s Elegant Walk
02:04:00 - Ohio State Heckling Rich
02:07:35 - Recruiting Joe Burrow
02:09:05 - Jalen Hurts Story
02:13:35 - Rich’s Price is Right Story
02:20:42 - Do We Need to do Stand Up?

[@72langsky]

57:57 When Jason said “Gyarados’s move is pool and Antonio Brown whipped out his gyarados in the pool” 😂😂😂😂

[@IrishMattH21]

That shit killed me.

[@72langsky]

@@IrishMattH21 IKR Jason is low key funny af

[@wiljengonzalez6838]

Im dead 😂😂😂 ..no lies detected tho 😅😅😅

[@sagittarius8806]

I screameddddd 😂😂😂😂

[@Zack4681]

Gyrados 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kacey2836]

Jason Kelce: I’m not a Hufflepuff Also Jason Kelce: wears the Hufflepuff colors

[@ellynw52]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@tinaharryman]

He doth protest too much.

[@rjaygraham6236]

Why would you want Griffendork, Slithering, Ghost nerds in Ravenclaw. Hufflepuff are the warrior, cute and fluffy 💛 , then attacks like a Honey 🍯 Badger. Jason is in Hufflepuff gear, join my house I am Hufflepuff strong 💪.

[@michellecannell]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@MiliGenkishi]

​@@rjaygraham6236 because being a left over sucks lmao jk mate, I love me some Hufflepuffs. They seem to have the most overall good in their hearts. Love for the world. The hippies of Hogwarts if you will.

[@karril2663]

The Rich Eisen interview is superb. Nice job Jason

[@tabatad5843]

Jason is getting super good on interviews!!! He listens and asks interesting questions

[@Dozav7]

100%. I already liked Rich Eisen, but this background makes him and what he does way more interesting.

[@zitofan4life]

Theo Von dislikes this.

[@brohan914]

@@zitofan4life Theo von is overrated

[@sirhandelno3]

Rich eisen cursing uncensored is something I didn’t think I’d ever hear. I was laughing just as hard as Jason was

[@Monrig]

I saw this suggestion on last episode and I still think it would be hilarious if they did a “Real or Fake” segment where Jason says words like “curmudgeon” and Trav has to decide if they are fake or real words.

[@sambirch5153]

I am so down with this. Only Trav also has to come up with a definition of the word too

[@Noelleyandfifi]

@@sambirch5153 yes! This!

[@meghananderson6021]

This is comedy gold!!!

[@jlcricket4055]

Bahahahaahha. Yes. Love Trav having to make up a definition too

[@TheElsiekay]

This would be amazing

[@RobertF-zj2rm]

Jason did an amazing job getting through that Antonio Brown/Gyrados bit without losing it 😂

[@mekostevens9265]

Loved Jason getting fired up over the evolution line of charmander 😂 This is why he’s the 🐐

[@amberanderson6405]

New Heights 92% ers want to see Big Red as your guest at the KC Live podcast show!!! Please make it happen!!! ♥️

[@scottb2607]

I'm guessing that will be a busy time for Big Red

[@apatheticattempt]

Fr

[@alexanderednie1205]

Trav too scared to ask

[@josephvrobillard7973]

Jason and Travis are both so incredibly "likeable". If you're an NFL fan, it's hard NOT to love this podcast.

[@Michael-wu2bq]

Can confirm as a Bengals fan

[@pamelafulks582]

You don't have to be an NFL fan to love them.

[@Ben89420]

​@@Michael-wu2bq can confirm as a Packers fan

[@Puppy8771]

They definitely need him but both trav and Jason need to interview him not just Jason

[@knighttraine2380]

Lions mavens, Hear the ROAAAR! 🦁 enjoy the “family “ feeling on podcast… as if eating dinner and hearing the chatter at the KELCE family home. 🦁 and Chiefs SuperBowl 2023?

[@huthike]

Jason and Travis should do next: NFL players as "The Office" Characters

[@richardcampbell9892]

Jason is Dwight

[@ink0021]

Or Lord of the Rings characters

[@Percnowitzki25]

Travis is Jim

[@djbucksd]

@@richardcampbell9892 Nah, Jason is Oscar.

[@seanob9245]

Or one better, Friday night lights characters 😂

[@michaelmerlot5919]

Not gonna lie, Jason Kelce looks like he gives a damn good hug! 😂😂😂

[@katiestrong5999]

HAHA I'm glad I'm not the only one whose thought this.

[@PizzaJesus]

This needs to be the pinned comment

[@terigiese1322]

With an attention span of maybe 5 seconds?!😅This show actually keeps me watching every time!The banter is always refreshing and funny and definitely is “real talk”.Gotta love those Kelce boys!👏🏻🙏🏻😊

[@reneemelnyk1866]

Travis with the O-Town reference is amazing.

[@jamesb5764]

If I took a shot of Fireball every time Travis says "Alrightnow", I would never finish a podcast.

[@brucebowlby7261]

That's funny all right now

[@bringinfunny1]

Or the word Electric

[@juliehodge2831]

They are beautiful ! Love the show!

[@imbykji]

Eisen is a treasure, one of the all-time greats of sportscasting.

[@MinimalEffort24]

LMAO Jason's speeches after the interviews recently have had me rolling - don't stop doing those!

[@ericamartinez9163]

These 2 have found a way to get me interested in trying to understand football lol. Love the the brotherly back & forth chemistry.

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Players as Marvel and/or D.C. characters 🤘 Rich Eisen fits in perfectly 😂

[@summergeorge6768]

Thank you for the Rich Eisen interview. His running will be a great legacy of helping children.

[@mario98730]

The Rich Interview was excellent Jason has really become a great host

[@adammurphy5942]

I’m relistening through all the episodes. On the seatgeek promo Travis didn’t mention going to Taylor Swift. Can’t believe he glossed over what would become an extremely important event in his life haha

[@mattalyea9383]

Hearing a 'Viking' like Jason Kelce talk about Hufflepuffs always makes me smile 😀

[@kelsiepike9282]

Bring the live podcast to Philly! I’ll bring my baby

[@MrBezl]

I love when I’m watching Rich’s show or First thing First and the crew is just cracking up in the background.

[@joshuathornton9449]

That's my rotation too: First Things First, Rich, and New Heights

[@christianwallace4940]

“You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuffs are true, and unafraid of toil,” said the Sorting Hat. Stop disrespecting us Hufflepuffians and accept you're one of us Jason😂

[@JorgeSanchez-uw1tk]

Talk about loyalty this man going to retire an eagle 🦅 he is definitely Hufflepuff

[@TernieLaBiscuit]

He's definitely a badger. Dude's even wearing the house colors. #HufflepuffForLife

[@deborahmccoy6079]

This was a great interview. Jason did a fantastic job with Rich Eisen.

[@thedude9859]

Man I love Rich Eisen, gotta get on his show for sure

[@SullySeven]

Rich is such a class act. American treasure material.

[@TreversYouTubeChannel]

NFL players as Pokémon, I gotta hear this lol

[@caocao3701]

NFL players as Star Wars characters!

[@ryanwhite9437]

Seeing and listening to Rich talk more freely, water cooler style, like hes with his buddies, is so freaking cool. I wish his actual show was the same way, but I totally get why he doesn't

[@debbiemayle]

Bring Mama and Papa Kelce on the live show. Bring Kylie and the kids on too!!!

[@tabatad5843]

Just when you can love more this podcast, Jason comes as Snorlax and a BSB fan

[@ItsDefinitelyRyan]

THE GYRADOS AB HAS ME DEAD!! Yet another great episode by the Kelce brothers and crew!

[@SissyLove2000]

When are we gonna see a 1 on 1 competition between Jason and Travis?! It doesn't have to be football. I'd like to see a Spelling Bee or a Dance Off!!

[@kurtiswampler166]

Some channel had them to a grill off.

[@Betty-Boop809]

@@kurtiswampler166 it’s on you tube

[@eovniel]

Lets do this! Dizzy bats and whatever other physical challenge you can think of, but it must have dizzy bats

[@wolfsvision940]

Jason wins the spelling bee, Travis wins the dance off but it would be awesome to see!

[@SissyLove2000]

@wolfs vision See, I'm thinking since Travis is such a flanker, he's just pretending he doesn't know how to spell and we all saw Jason hit the Gritty or whatever Travis called it. 😂 As for Dizzy Bats..that's always a hell yea!

[@JennyW526]

I’m a Bengals fan for life but these bros .… man I love them both!!

[@MoHimdi]

I love this show so much. Literally brightens my day when I see a new episode drops

[@dabears87_76]

Altough the Eagles team color is green, Jason seems to be a Blastoise type. Travis is Rayquaza because he can sliver past any defender and hes Legendary ofcourse. Mahomes is Mewtwo because he can do whatever he wants. Hurts is a Scyther. Coach Reid is Prof. Oak.

[@MrBucksfan03]

Travis is blaziken

[@johnplaster4536]

Travis is Rapidash

[@ColdAndBrew]

Jason could be Torterra

[@bam0007]

Mahomes should be Mew bc he's the chaotic good and Mewtwo is more chaotic evil lol

[@lukehunter8523]

@@johnplaster4536 just posted that before I read these comments! and Jason as Rhydon or Kangaskhan, especially since hes a father. I only know the original 150 though

[@Yankeehorseman]

Rich was an amazing guest

[@nicoleserzanin2122]

This boyband talk is giving me life!!

[@Matt333ETH]

Jason is a Rillaboom & Travis is a Blaziken 💯

[@kimyona9746]

Nah Jason is a Hariyama and Travis is a Passimian

[@Mochilolz]

This whole podcast from the first episode till now has been great, appreciate the content :)

[@ScootsFromNewCastle]

When Rich looked in the camera as he talked about Bussin With The Boys 😂😂

[@ryanfitzgerald5780]

This interview along with the interviews with your parents are some of your best! Nice job!

[@user-kl9zm4rc8m]

Rich Eise n has been such an Icon to the NFL for many years. I'm so greatful for his words of wisdom and Leadership! Much Love

[@JussGolfin]

Jason for sure starting a lot of those rumors 🤣

[@SlickNickBA]

2 and a half hour podcast, awesomeness.

[@treyspaulding46]

Love the show guys. Rich is one of the best isnt he. True legend! Such a great man and he has given so much to sports fans . Thank you kelces and crew also thanks Rich 👍

[@magggieedwards83]

Jason! Say it with me Her-My-Knee Not Her-Me-Own 😂😂😂

[@dougreynolds6930]

I wish this was a daily show like Pat Mcafee. These 2 are awesome. Gotta get big red on the pod.

[@GWS1010]

The Andy Reid episode has to happen! I don't know how they are going to find the courage to ask him, but it absolutely has to happen!

[@AprilNewman-nz3xj]

As always awesome show boys!!! Always a joy to listen. I'm a huge fan of the big bang theory let's see some NFL players as the big bang theory characters

[@yoursavior6689]

boys, we need some JJ Watt on the show. NEEEEEED! i feel like the energy between you three would be tremendous!

[@deantx88]

I never ever knew how badly I needed to hear Rich Eisen swearing until I watched this ep 😂. Another banger 🙌🏾

[@damianduncan4033]

Travis you will always be my favorite tight end

[@gorillasc7937]

Snorlax was dead on for Jason haha he’s solid af strong and refuses to be moved 💪🏽

[@roxassora08]

Love Jason's adaptation to "the bears are who we thought they were" speech lmao 🤣

[@runescapebanker]

Well guys, that was awesome, the off season is great! Rich is always a fun convo, love it when they feel too short, peace!

[@Bennythejet55]

One of the reasons I love you guys is cause you are the only people from Cleveland who rep the East side. Everyone else wants West side. Lets go, Heights.

[@erinbarnard3745]

My photographer heart is dying to focus Jason's camera. Great content, as always! Got myself a ticket to come see this magic live!

[@pattimctigue9680]

IKR!?!?!

[@alexcantu9389]

I'm not a photographer, but it's driving me nuts! haha

[@notzech]

The focus on Jasons camera was fighting for its life haha

[@LisaDeis]

Loving all the interviews from the combine, lifelong football fan, but I'm learning so much more

[@ink0021]

Much much more respect and in aww of Mr. Eisen!!! True living legend

[@NickSibz]

Rich is one of my favorites to listen to and watch. It also helps I'm an (unfortunate) Jets fan like he is. This was a phenomenal interview and I'd love to see him back. You both are doing a phenomenal job.

[@DevinShawn]

I love hearing celebrated players in the league talk highly of my Lions and the situation brewing in Detroit!

[@christielangton6527]

Thanks guys its great to see Rich so relaxed. WOW .

[@mskclady]

Travis and Jason!! I loved the Pokémon!! How about a "players as" of game of thrones characters!!

[@boland73]

Jason doubling down on his Hufflepuff trash talk, and even citing sources in the books, had me dying laughing as one of “the rest” myself 😂😂

[@noodlessurprise]

Jason is a great interviewer - he has a trait soo many people don’t possess in this role, which many think is a given and it’s his ability to listen and take in whatever the person is saying. A lot of people listen to reply and don’t often listen to what is being said, instead they preempt. Ps Travis is great too - but Jason has such a great way of interviewing, because it’s more of a conversation instead of a formulated structure set of questions (and even if there is a rundown, Jason makes it flow).

[@tammyzabenko7378]

I look forward to you two every Wednesday so so therapeutic!

[@Ffancrzy]

I 100% agree with Rich. Whenever crew members are laughing when something funny happens, its great as a viewer. Compare it to a sitcom with a laugh track. It sounds so forced. whereas when you hear crew members laughing and sort of breaking the 4th wall on a broadcast like that its more genuine.

[@kb8891]

Is that a “Happy Retirement JJ” sign in the back???? Well done, Jason!! 😀

[@treyspaulding46]

😂 Backstreet boys and NSYNC I grew up the same way we're all the same age Good vibes Good times. EST 1987 🎉 👏 class of 2005. Trav &Jason going live and hosting their show at the drafts gonna be LIT🔥👍 #newheightshow

[@Kitty8791]

If you were a smidge older, given your username, you woulda been an NKOTB fan. 😉

[@GiraffieFootball]

Letsssss Goooooo, no doubt this will be another banger!

[@koreyw8428]

Rich Eisen showed up in that Steve Jobs fit

[@1234usuz]

Players as wild animals. This should be easy and entertaining. Love you guys. Football fan since I was little watching with my dad!

[@johng4721]

Great segment and interview. This show is so easy to watch.

[@ryanchan6922]

Question to Jason Kelce. Were you involved in Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony or the Music Settlement in high school? I remember a lot of Cleveland Heights people being in both of those music programs, when I was there. Your alma mater had a ton of talented musicians. Would love to hear your background story in learning baritone sax.

[@T-Bone-bq1yg]

You guys rock and always make me laugh out loud. Keep up the great work on and off the field.

[@roivoy]

Honestly one of my favorite parts of these interview episodes are the references in the post interview press conference, straight up hilarious 😂

[@lacherylaivy]

The interview after the interview segment is so freaking hilarious!!!! Gotdoggit ya'll just keep bringing good content!! Frigging love it!!

[@ceejay4294]

Signing baby station I’m dying😂

[@Moniquejmb2360]

The Antonio Brown Pokémon SENT ME 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Travis laughing at the pool incident was my favorite part

[@deku2299]

Travis and Jason u guys are amazing keep your pelt on the gas man. Love the show I look forward to the show every week after a hard day's work and it makes my day to watch u guys. So thank u guys for doing this and sticking with it.

[@is0sceles]

Haha, I had Travis pegged as Mr. Mime. Dude is sneaky as hell for a giant.

[@jaredrutz]

Travis is definitely Beartic! It’s basically a giant yeti!

[@Triqkshot]

Best of luck with the live show boys, sure you can handle the pressure though for some reason

[@reggaesquirrel.]

Jet, Jason and Travis once again another fantastic episode. Dying to see you guys down a fireball.

[@Serenitynow3]

❤❤🏈🏈So entertaining and informative! Keep up the great work Kelce brothers!!!👏👏🏈🏈

[@francurran]

Love Rich, awesome dude.

[@brookejohnson5222]

92%ers in the house of the most ELECTRIC podcast in history! Lets get it! #smexybatman #sexyflanker #bigyeti #statmahomes ❤#87💛

[@RCPSKCBrian]

From Harry Potter to Boy Bands. You guys are hilarious!

[@ceejay4294]

Hii Baby Wy. We love hearing their lil voices back there 😊

[@ced8668]

Jason setting it straight that he’s Ravenclaw. 🤣🤣

[@paologames]

Make sure to BYOB on April 26 at the Kansas City Music Hall. Bring Your Own Baby.

[@chrisshirley4303]

Love watching both of you guys Travis KC faithful here keep putting in the work win another ring

[@grannydeez13]

The Tunsil Pokémon comparison is too good 😂

[@JacobyManns-wd4nn]

The fact that the two brothers talk this much and make this amazing podcast for us and never disappoint thank y'all so much love you also you should have travis try and guess what house Hogwarts people are in

[@sarahkaplan-or9uv]

NFL players as a boy band? pick the star power front man, the dancer, the bad boy, the sweet one, and the funny one - and what would their name be?

[@shelleypolewchak9288]

"That's how you fuck up Gryffindor"

[@deedeeboyce8294]

Good show and interview Jason you are good much love to Rich From a former Michiganer😊😊