Travis' Return, Mama Kelce Renovates & Conan O’Brien on Oscars Prep, Favorite Jokes & More | EP 182

March 11, 2026

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The episode blends personal family updates, NFL offseason developments, and an extended conversation with comedian Conan O’Brien. Travis Kelce’s decision to return for a fourteenth season anchors the discussion, while lighter segments cover his mother’s home renovation and Jason’s time at the TGL golf event. The interview with O’Brien explores comedy craft, preparation, and performance under pressure, creating a throughline around deliberate choices, physical and mental readiness, and finding humor amid high-stakes environments.

Travis Kelce’s return and team context
Travis explained that his choice to play another year came after letting emotions from the prior season settle. He focused on his body’s condition, hunger for competition, and desire to correct the previous year’s finish rather than reacting to roster additions like Kenneth Walker. He described the offseason as essential for rebuilding both physical armor and team mentality, emphasizing daily expectations of excellence while preserving personality. Jason noted the defensive roster turnover, including departures of Trent McDuffie, Brian Cook, and others, and stressed trust in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to integrate younger players. The brothers highlighted how salary-cap growth, driven by upcoming media deals, is reshaping contract values across positions.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Conan refuses to test Oscar jokes** - comedian declines to preview material despite hosts' requests
2 (01:00) **Travis confirms return for year 14** - decision finalized after emotional cooldown period
3 (03:19) **Episode intro and 92%ers welcome** - rundown of upcoming segments
4 (05:24) **New news: Mama Kelce home renovation** - TMZ reports on Donna remodeling Florida condo
5 (08:27) **Phone call with Mom** - Donna clarifies window and door replacement details
6 (12:27) **Travis on year 14 mindset and team outlook** - excitement for OTAs and rebuilding mentality
7 (15:25) **NFL free agency recap** - Chiefs lose key defenders; Eagles extend Jordan Davis

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Show Notes

92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Hill’s Pet Nutrition! Today, we are joined by comedy legend, Oscars host, and fellow podcaster, Conan O'Brien!

First, Travis gives us his thoughts on coming back for his 14th NFL season, we recap a wild free agency, and we break down the biggest news story of the last week, Mamma Kelce renovating her modest Florida home.

Later, we are joined by Conan O’Brien. We talk all about his prep to host the Academy Awards, his rocky start at Late Night, his best advice for how we can become better interviewers, his favorite Chris Farley story, the one late night guest that always crushed, his greatest athletic achievements, and so much more!

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