NFL Schedule Predictions & Colin Jost on SNL Finale, Joke Swaps and Life as the Plus One | Ep 191
May 13, 2026
AI Summary
5 min readIn the middle of a conversation about Shakespeare, Jason Kelce casually reveals he played Hamlet in high school. His younger brother Travis, a three-time Super Bowl champion, is stunned into silence. This moment captures the spirit of Episode 191 of New Heights: two brothers who exist in completely different worlds—NFL stardom and highbrow theater—finding common ground in laughter, food arguments, and genuine admiration for people who do things they cannot.
The episode has two main acts. First, the Kelces break down what is known about the 2026 NFL schedule, including international games, platform fragmentation, and a spirited attempt to predict which Chiefs games will land in prime time. Then, SNL legend Colin Jost joins for a wide-ranging conversation about the mechanics of live comedy, the terror of Weekend Update, the evolution of the Joke Swap, and what it means to be the less famous person in a relationship.
The 2026 Schedule: International Games and Platform Shifts
Continue reading the full summary in the app — free to try.
Read Full Summary →Free • No credit card required
Never miss an episode of New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Get every new episode summarized in your inbox — free, ~5 minutes to read.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you'll learn
- 1 (03:42) **New News: NFL Schedule Predictions & Chiefs Prime-Time Bets** - Jason and Travis discuss the leaked 2026 NFL schedule, international games, and predict which Chiefs games will land in prime time.
- 2 (18:06) **Eagles Autism Foundation & Bike Ride Banter** - Jason updates on the record-breaking fundraiser and defends his ten-mile bike ride time against Travis's math skepticism.
- 3 (21:50) **Rookie Number Gate & Walter Payton Blunder** - The brothers address fan backlash over "bullying" rookie Mason Thomas into changing his jersey number from 34.
- 4 (27:50) **Live Show Hype & No Dumb Questions: Pokémon, Disney Movies** - Tickets remain for the June 15 LA live show, followed by fan questions on Pokémon comparisons and dream Disney worlds.
- 5 (38:38) **Colin Jost Interview: Stand-Up, Harvard, and SNL Finale** - The conversation opens with Colin discussing his stand-up career, Harvard background, and the upcoming SNL season 51 finale with Will Farrell and Paul McCartney.
- 6 (43:37) **Weekend Update: Terror, Joke Swap Origins, and the News Cycle** - Colin describes the terror of his first Weekend Update anchor gig, the evolution of the joke swap with Michael Che, and how the news cycle has transformed SNL writing.
- 7 (56:17) **Hiring Process, Lorne Michaels, and the Legendary 2005 Cast** - Colin shares his bizarre hiring story, the intimidating first year with Tina Fey, and the insane cast class of 2005.
+ Full timestamped outline available in the app
Guests on this episode
Show Notes
92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Adobe Acrobat. Today, we are joined by Saturday Night Live’s own Colin Jost!
First, we dispel the myth that Travis is a picky eater with a full report on the Indian food he had over the weekend, we look at all the NFL scheduling rumors we know so far, and answer your not-dumb questions about NFL Pokémon and living inside a Disney movie.
Later, we sit down with Colin Jost and get his thoughts on the upcoming SNL finale, why he’s terrified of his annual joke swap with Michael Che, the surprise Lorne meeting that landed him the SNL job, his honest take on Travis as host, why it’s so nice to be the less famous one in a relationship, and more!
Check out the Saturday Night Live finale this Saturday, May 16th, at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
Watch “Pop Culture Jeopardy” now streaming on Netflix with new episodes every weekday through June 5. https://popculturejeopardy.com/
You can still pre-order our book “No Dumb Questions” at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/nodumbquestions
New Heights will be Live in Los Angeles at The Orpheum Theatre on June 15th.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006491EE43FB93
Watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show:
https://lnk.to/newheightshow
You can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
.
.
.
Download the full podcast here:
Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMb
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynw
Support the show:
ADOBE ACROBAT: With Adobe Acrobat's AI Assistant, just type what you want to do with your documents and get guided through powerful PDF tools. From deleting pages to signing and protecting documents, you can get more done in way less time. Learn more at https://adobe.com/acrobat
MENTOS: Refresh the Everyday with Mentos Chewy Mints. Shop Now!
SLEEP NUMBER®: For comfort that shifts with you night after night, year after year. Visit a Sleep Number® store or learn more at https://sleepnumber.com
AMERICAN EXPRESS: More from this podcast