Travis Kelce Recalls Jason's Early Morning Workout Call

An early morning workout request from Jason Kelce caught his younger brother, Travis Kelce, off guard and prompted a blunt reaction from Taylor Swift. During the Oct. 21 episode of the New Heights podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end described how a 7:30 a.m. phone call initially made him fear that his brother had been injured. Jason, a 38-year-old retired NFL star, had called to ask Travis to spot him during a bench press session as part of his participation in Squatober.

Travis said he initially imagined a medical emergency before learning that his brother simply needed help at the gym. Travis explained that he already knew Jason was participating in the fitness challenge and had discussed the weight equipment available in his basement. Jason subsequently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, bringing two 25-pound weights to support his squat training.

Travis described his brother's decision to bring the weights as an amusing example of his enthusiasm for lifting. The equipment, however, was only part of the brothers' workout-related plans.

Travis said he knew Jason was doing Squatober and recalled their earlier conversation about the weights in his basement. He said Jason asked how much equipment he had before deciding to bring additional plates from home. Jason confirmed that he had traveled to Kansas City with the two 25-pound weights. Travis joked about the unusual arrangement while discussing his brother's commitment to the challenge.

The early morning call prompted Travis to imagine a worst-case scenario because he did not know why Jason was contacting him so early. He said he initially wondered whether his brother had suffered a serious knee injury after a run. Once Jason explained the purpose of the call, Travis learned that his brother wanted a spotter for a bench press session. Travis recalled the request with laughter during the podcast.

Jason clarified that he planned to bench press rather than squat, according to Travis's account. Travis said he was willing to come downstairs and help, noting that he would have struggled to rescue Jason if he had been attempting a heavy back squat. Swift, however, was less enthusiastic about the interruption.

Travis recalled that she objected as he prepared to leave the room and head to the gym, while he maintained that helping his brother would be worthwhile. The brothers laughed as Travis recounted Swift's response. The episode presented the exchange as a family anecdote stemming from Jason's training routine and his decision to call early in the morning.

The podcast discussion also touched on the brothers' recent visit to Arrowhead Stadium, where Jason and Swift were both present to support Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jason said he attended a New Heights tailgate before the game and described the weekend gathering as enjoyable.