New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce 4-0 Chiefs, Lane Johnson Retires, Jason in London, Big Boy Plays, Ref Fights & Staying Positive w/Ben Affleck | Ep 205
Oct 7, 2026
Ben Affleck, the Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, joins for a lively conversation. Football talk covers Kansas City’s unbeaten start, Philadelphia’s struggles, Lane Johnson’s retirement, broadcasting, heated sideline moments, and frustrating officiating. Affleck discusses why politics is not for him, directing as a team effort, handling pressure and fame, Hollywood friendships, favorite kidnapping movies, and losing to kids in Fortnite.
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Double Down Instead Of Letting Doubt Spread
- Stay aggressive when the numbers support the decision, even after an earlier failure, because Philadelphia’s biggest moments often came from bold choices.
- Jordan Mailata’s approach was to double down, correct weaknesses, and reject concern before it spreads.
Why Offensive Line Injuries Spread Everywhere
- Offensive-line instability disrupts an entire offense by damaging protection, communication, and quarterback confidence.
- Jason Kelce connected Philadelphia’s current problems to earlier seasons when repeated line changes undermined performance.
Jason Kelce Finds His Voice In The Booth
- Jason Kelce called his first NFL game with Kurt Warner and Dave Pasch, learning to sound conversational instead of robotic.
- He immediately had another broadcast assignment for Eagles-Jaguars in London.