{"id":24344,"date":"2025-05-29T02:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T02:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=24344"},"modified":"2025-05-29T02:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T02:30:23","slug":"have-some-shame-travis-and-jason-kelce-spark-fan-backlash-over-hosting-wayne-gretzky-on-new-heights-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=24344","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHave some shame\u201d: Travis and Jason Kelce spark fan backlash over hosting Wayne Gretzky on New Heights podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast faces backlash for featuring NHL legend Wayne Gretzky (Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, are no strangers to entertaining fans with their popular \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast.<\/p>\n

But their latest guest announcement\u2014NHL icon Wayne Gretzky\u2014has triggered a wave of criticism from longtime listeners, many of whom are questioning the podcast\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n

Fans push back as podcast shifts away from NFL-centered content<\/h2>\n

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The Kelce brothers have built a strong following by delivering candid football commentary, player stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from the NFL. However, their decision to feature a sports legend from outside of football has stirred up controversy.<\/p>\n

The backlash began almost immediately after the guest announcement, with fans taking to social media to vent their frustrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a football podcast, not a hockey show,\u201d one disappointed fan wrote. Another added, \u201cI tune in for football insights, not interviews with hockey players.\u201d Another wrote, \u201cSo Trump went after Taylor and your answer is to invite a big trumpie guy who is friend with him ?!? Have some shame.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Gretzky\u2019s legacy as “The Great One” is undeniable in the hockey world, many listeners believe that his appearance strays too far from what originally made \u201cNew Heights\u201d compelling\u2014its deep NFL focus and the chemistry between the Kelce brothers.<\/p>\n

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The Kelce brothers respond to criticism and defend the decision<\/h2>\n

Despite the criticism, both Travis and Jason Kelce have stood by their decision, defending the value of cross-sport dialogue and the broader vision for their podcast.<\/p>\n

“Wayne Gretzky is a legend, and there’s always something to learn from the greats, no matter the sport,” Travis Kelce said, underscoring Gretzky\u2019s relevance as a universally respected athlete. Jason added, “It’s about broadening perspectives and bringing fresh content to our listeners.”Their comments reflect a clear intention to evolve the show beyond its NFL roots and embrace voices from other areas of sports and life.As Travis continues preparations for OTAs with the Chiefs and Jason transitions into his post-playing career, the podcast represents an important outlet for both. But the Gretzky episode has highlighted a key challenge: maintaining authenticity and connection with a loyal football audience while trying to grow creatively.Also Read: The Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 jersey number no one dares to wear \u2014 and the heartbreaking reason whyThe Kelces may be betting on the long-term benefits of diversity in content, but this moment shows how quickly fan sentiment can shift when expectations are disrupted. Whether the gamble pays off may depend on how well they balance sports legends like Gretzky with the football stories that built their podcast in the first place.<\/p>\n

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