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Kelce Brothers Host Star-Studded “New Heights” Live Podcast in Los Angeles
6/18/2026, 1:10:24 AM
Live Recording at the Orpheum Theatre
On June 15, 2026, NFL veterans Travis and Jason Kelce recorded a live episode of their “New Heights” podcast at Los Angeles’ historic Orpheum Theatre. The show, filmed before “hundreds of fans” in NFL jerseys, is slated for release on June 17.
Background: “New Heights” Podcast and World Cup
The Kelce brothers launched “New Heights” after retiring, focusing on football culture and pop-culture. The live episode coincided with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a host city event.
Key Participants
The show featured co-hosts Jason and Travis Kelce, comedian Will Ferrell, U.S. women’s soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O’Hara, former NFL lineman Andrew Whitworth, and recent Rams defensive end Myles Garrett.
Timeline
Atmosphere
Fans in NFL jerseys filled the Orpheum Theatre; a woman dressed as a Taylor Swift look-alike sparked speculation, though Swift did not appear. Donna Kelce, the brothers’ mother, received a cheer. A graphic spoof of the “Pretty Woman” poster displayed gender-swapped roles for Travis and a fictional “Pretty Man” version of Swift.
Data & Statistics
Attendance numbered in the hundreds. Morgan and O’Hara each hold two women’s World Cup titles; Whitworth logged 16 NFL seasons.
Official Summary
The brothers presented the show as a World Cup tribute and a cross-sport celebration. Organizers confirmed no Taylor Swift appearance despite rumors.
Why It Matters
The event illustrates growing collaboration between NFL personalities and women’s soccer, boosting World Cup visibility and positioning “New Heights” as a bridge between sports and entertainment.
Conflicts
Social media suggested Taylor Swift might appear; all reports confirmed she was absent.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Related Video Ferrell said from the time he was kid in AYSO soccer he “loved playing sports, I loved being on a team, and it led to loving working in film, working on an ensemble show like Saturday Night Live, where it’s all about teamwork.” — Will Ferrell, Actor/Comedian
- “He added that The Hawk “was just a great opportunity to kind of send up golf and the PGA in a way that hadn’t really been done before.” — Will Ferrell
- “I love pulling up to one of those, taking off my sunglasses, and just being like, ‘Hey, see anyone famous yet?'” — Will Ferrell
- “I’ll say it’s about time the men started acting like the U.S. women out here.” — Travis Kelce, NFL Tight End
What’s Next
The full “New Heights” episode drops on June 17, offering a complete record of the live show. Ferrell’s Netflix series “The Hawk” was discussed during the episode, highlighting the sports-comedy crossover introduced during the podcast.
