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

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Mar 11, 2026

Conan O’Brien, comedian and late-night legend now hosting the Oscars, shares behind-the-scenes prep and comedy craft. He talks writing rooms, testing jokes in clubs, and wild stories about Chris Farley. Short, funny anecdotes about early Late Night struggles, favorite interview surprises, and the muscle memory that keeps live performance sharp.

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ANECDOTE

How Travis Chose To Return For Year 14

Travis described his 14th season decision as a midseason realization after stepping back to let emotions settle.
He credited Jason Kelsey's advice to pause, evaluate body, mind, and desire before committing to play again.

ANECDOTE

Mama Kelce’s Viral Window Remodel Call

Donna Kelsey's window remodel went viral; TMZ got 24 million views and sparked joking speculation about HGTV and palace upgrades.
Jason and Travis phoned Mama Kelce live and learned she just ordered practical window replacements to stop sweating.

INSIGHT

Free Agency Inflation Follows Media Contract Bets

NFL teams are betting on rising media revenue to justify rapidly escalating player contracts.
Jason explains centers and other positions saw market resets because teams expect large salary-cap growth from new TV deals.

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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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