The Fate of the Chiefs, Jason gets Cancelled! and The Life of a Showgirl Review | Ep 158

Summary of The Fate of the Chiefs, Jason gets Cancelled! and The Life of a Showgirl Review | Ep 158

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1h 16m•October 8, 2025
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Summary — The Fate of the Chiefs, Jason Gets Cancelled! and The Life of a Showgirl Review | Ep 158 (New Heights, Wondery)

Author/Hosts: Travis Kelce & Jason Kelce
Episode: Ep 158

Overview

This episode mixes music review, NFL recap and analysis, travel/food segments, sponsor reads, and teaser content. Major threads:

  • An in-depth, largely positive reaction to Taylor Swift’s album "The Life of a Showgirl" (hosts’ favorites, thematic notes, Easter eggs).
  • Week 5 NFL recap with focus on Chiefs’ Monday Night loss to the Jaguars, other notable games (Broncos over Eagles; Bills upset by Patriots), and league-wide parity.
  • Out-of-the-house features: Jason’s visit to Peter May’s House of Kielbasa, Travis playing pick-up hockey in Jacksonville, golf anecdotes from TPC Sawgrass.
  • Promo teasers (soon-to-drop Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson interview) and sponsor segments (Peloton, WhatsApp, Gillette, Roca, CGeek, DraftKings, Allstate).

Key Points & Main Takeaways

Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl (Album review)

  • Hosts enjoyed the album; Travis and Jason discuss favorites and production:
    • Top mentions: “Opalite” (catchy, joyful, chorus), “Eldest Daughter” (emotional ballad), “Wish List,” “Wood,” and “Cancelled.”
    • Jason credits Kylie (his partner) for highlighting “Wish List.”
    • Jason enjoyed hearing stripped-down versions vs final production; praised the mastering and collaborators.
    • Album themes include relationship dynamics, celebrity/public scrutiny (e.g., "Cancelled" addresses cancel culture), family roles ("Eldest Daughter").
  • Album achievements noted: massive first-day/first-week streaming and vinyl sales records; formal release parties and music videos highlighted.
  • Easter eggs: Fans reexamining previous interviews with Taylor and Jason; some intentional references in songs.

NFL Recap (Week 5) — Focus on Chiefs vs Jaguars

  • Chiefs lost to Jaguars 31–28 on Monday Night Football:
    • Game characterized by sloppy play and penalties (14 penalties cited).
    • Jason credits Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars’ resilience; Chiefs’ mistakes kept the Jags alive.
    • Positive notes: Chiefs’ offense moving the ball and past few weeks’ run-game improvements (Kareem Hunt praised).
    • Travis reached franchise milestone: all-purpose yards leader.
    • Upcoming: Chiefs face a surging Lions team — must refocus.
  • Other Week 5 highlights:
    • Broncos beat Eagles 21–17 after 18 unanswered in the fourth; coaches’ adjustments and late-game calls discussed (e.g., pass interference debate).
    • Bills lost to Patriots — examples of parity across the league; no unbeaten teams left.
    • Jets remain winless (0–5).
    • Coaches’ filmroom reaction to egregious mistakes: typically a calm re-emphasis of fundamentals (e.g., "finish through the letters and logos"), not a public shredding.

Out of the House / Travel & Food

  • Jason visited Peter May’s House of Kielbasa (Kansas City) — hosts emphasize small, beloved local spots and community spirit behind them.
  • Travis’ Jacksonville anecdote: found an ice-rink sports bar, joined a beer-league game in rental skates, got Player of the Game (humorous self-deprecation).
  • Golf notes: TPC Sawgrass, bag-tag for birdie on 17; hosts trade putting/golf anecdotes.

Other Segments

  • Sponsors: Peloton Cross Training Tread+, WhatsApp Events, Gillette Labs NFL razors, Roca eyewear, CGeek ticket deals, DraftKings Pick 6 promo, Allstate.
  • DraftKings Pick 6 picks from hosts for Week 6 — picks included Baker Mayfield, Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott.
  • “Stamp of the Week”: Travis — Taylor Swift; Jason — Minneapolis New Heights Halloween decor.
  • Promo: full interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson dropping Monday, Oct 13; sneak peek at episode end (The Rock discusses the word “Jabroni” and memorable insults).

Notable Quotes / Insights

  • Travis (on streaming the album): “For those of you living under a rock who haven’t streamed it yet — get on, you fucking idiot.” (tongue-in-cheek)
  • On cancel culture and public scrutiny: Jason reframed “Cancelled” as a song about how social judgement reveals who your real friends are.
  • The Rock (sneak peek): “You take your opinion… you roll it up… and stick it straight up your candy ass.” — cited as an iconic Rock-style insult; used playfully in his interview clip.
  • Coaching filmroom approach to mistakes: “We don’t need to harp on it… re-emphasize the rule” — practical leadership reaction to big errors.

Topics Discussed (at a glance)

  • Music: Taylor Swift album review, favorite tracks, songwriting/production notes, Easter eggs.
  • NFL: Chiefs vs Jaguars analysis; rest of Week 5 (Broncos/Eagles, Bills/Patriots, Jets, Lions); coaching and filmroom culture; player milestones and roster notes.
  • Travel & local culture: Peter May’s House of Kielbasa, Jacksonville ice-rink bar, TPC Sawgrass golf.
  • Sponsors & promos: Peloton, WhatsApp Events, Gillette, Roca, CGeek, DraftKings, Allstate.
  • Future content: Dwayne Johnson full interview; previously plus-only episodes moving to main feed.

Action Items & Recommendations

  • If you’re interested in the music discussion:
    • Stream Taylor Swift’s "The Life of a Showgirl" (hosts highly recommend “Opalite,” “Eldest Daughter,” “Wish List,” “Wood,” “Cancelled”).
    • Watch “The Fate of Ophelia” music video and the AMC release special if available.
  • For NFL fans:
    • Watch Chiefs vs Lions upcoming game — Chiefs need to clean penalties/turnovers and sustain the run.
    • Coaches and players: reinforce fundamentals (ball security / finish plays through logos/letters).
  • Subscribe & follow:
    • New Heights (YouTube and podcast platforms) for the Dwayne Johnson episode (release date announced).
    • Follow the show on social for bonus previously paid-only episodes being pushed to the main feed.
  • For listeners interested in segments / sponsors:
    • Explore sponsor offerings: Peloton Cross Training Tread+, WhatsApp Events, Gillette Labs NFL razors, Roca eyewear, CGeek tickets, DraftKings Pick 6 (promo codes mentioned in episode).

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