In the ever-entertaining saga of the Kelce brothers, the line between heartwarming family moments and hilarious parenting disasters is often razor-thin. Fans of the hit podcast New Heights tuned in this week expecting football analysis and brotherly banter, but what they got was a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from “aww” to “oh no!” The latest episode provided a rare and intimate glimpse into the chaotic, lovable reality of Jason Kelce’s life as a father of three, featuring a scene-stealing cameo by a mini Ice Queen and a confession about a bedtime story that went spectacularly wrong.

The Ice Princess Takes Over

The episode kicked off with a moment that instantly melted hearts across the internet. In a clip that can only be described as an overdose of serotonin, one of Jason’s daughters (believed to be the charismatic Bennett) appeared in full regalia, dressed as Elsa from Disney’s Frozen.

For anyone following the Kelce family, the sight of Jason’s daughters is always a highlight, but this interaction was particularly special. The little princess, fully committed to her role, was captured asking the timeless question, “Do you want to build a snowman?” It wasn’t just a costume; it was a performance. She navigated the kitchen corner with the confidence of a seasoned podcaster, even mimicking her famous father and uncle.

“I’m on the podcast,” she declared, proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When asked who she talks to on the podcast, the answer was an enthusiastic “Uncle Travis!”

For Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and doting uncle, the sight was enough to make him “melt down” in the best way possible. The bond between “Uncle Trav” and his nieces has become a cornerstone of the brothers’ public persona, softening the edges of their gridiron toughness. Hearing his niece tell him “I love you”—even if Jason jokingly critiqued her for not making eye contact during the delivery—was a moment of pure, unscripted family magic. It was a reminder that behind the Super Bowl rings and celebrity headlines, they are just a family trying to get a word in edgewise around a toddler in a polyester gown.

From Disney Magic to Bedtime Horror

However, the tone of the episode shifted dramatically as Jason transitioned from proud dad to apologetic husband. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center, known for his storytelling prowess on the mic, revealed that his narrative skills don’t always translate well to the nursery.

Jason launched into a confession about a recent bedtime routine with his four-year-old daughter, Elliot Ray. Like many parents, Jason tries to keep bedtime engaging. He revealed that his kids often ask him to incorporate their favorite stuffed animals into the classic stories he tells. It sounds like a sweet, creative parenting hack—until it backfires.

On this particular night, the story on the menu was Pinocchio, the classic tale of a wooden puppet brought to life. Little Elliot, clutching her beloved plush toy “Slothy,” asked her dad if he could put Slothy in the story. Jason, ever the accommodating father, agreed.

“One night Ellie wished upon a star and Slothy came to life,” Jason narrated, recreating the moment for Travis and the listeners.

In Jason’s mind, this was a magical flourish. In Elliot’s mind, it was the beginning of a horror movie.

The Terror of the Living Sloth

Jason described the immediate and visceral reaction of his daughter. Instead of clapping with delight at the idea of her toy gaining sentience, Elliot’s eyes went wide. She froze.

“She was just holding the stuffed animal,” Jason recalled, noting the ominous silence that fell over the room. “She didn’t move.”

The concept of an inanimate object suddenly coming to life, which is whimsical in a Disney movie, proved to be deeply unsettling for a four-year-old in a dim room. Jason admitted that as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized the “slight change” to the story was a terrible idea. The magic was gone, replaced by pure, unadulterated existential dread.

“The only thing after the story… Ellie was just so terrified that she was holding the plushy,” Jason confessed. The innocent request to include Slothy had transformed the beloved comfort object into a potential threat in the child’s imagination.

Kylie’s Fury and Travis’s Laughter

While Elliot was paralyzed with fear, the reaction from the adults in the Kelce sphere was a mix of fury and hilarity. Kylie Kelce, Jason’s wife and the often-heralded “true captain” of the Kelce family, was reportedly less than thrilled.

One can only imagine the scene: Kylie, perhaps hoping for a quiet evening after the kids went down, instead having to console a terrified toddler who is suddenly suspicious of her own stuffed animals. Jason’s retelling implies that Kylie was “furious” with him, a sentiment that any parent who has had to undo their partner’s accidental trauma-inducing mistake can relate to. The delicate ecosystem of bedtime is sacred, and Jason had thrown a wrench right into the gears.

On the other hand, Travis Kelce found the entire situation hysterical. As Jason recounted the tale of the terrified toddler and the angry wife, Travis couldn’t hold back his laughter.

“This is so good,” Travis quipped, reveling in his big brother’s domestic misfortune.

It’s a dynamic that fans of New Heights have come to cherish. Travis, the bachelor uncle, gets to enjoy the cute moments—like the Frozen greeting—while also laughing from a safe distance at the chaotic realities of parenting that Jason deals with daily. He gets the “I love yous” and the funny stories, while Jason gets the glare from Kylie and the task of convincing Elliot that Slothy isn’t going to eat her in her sleep.

The Relatable Charm of the Kelce Brand

This episode serves as a perfect microcosm of why the Kelce brothers have become such a dominant force in media. They offer a blend of high-stakes athletic insight and low-stakes, highly relatable family drama.

Jason Kelce isn’t just a Hall of Fame-bound center; he’s a dad who messes up. He tries to be creative, he tries to sing to his kids (as he mentioned later in the episode), and sometimes, he accidentally terrifies them. His willingness to share these “fails” publicly endears him to millions of parents who have made similar blunders.

Meanwhile, the juxtaposition of the “Frozen” clip and the “Slothy” story highlights the duality of parenting young children. One minute, they are performing adorable skits in costumes; the next, they are irrationally terrified because you changed a detail in a storybook.

As the Kelce family continues to grow in the spotlight, these glimpses behind the curtain remain the most compelling content they produce. Whether it’s Bennett channeling Elsa or Elliot eyeing her sloth with suspicion, the Kelce household is clearly never dull. And as long as Uncle Travis is there to laugh at the chaos, fans will be tuning in to hear what happens next. One thing is for certain: Jason might want to stick to reading the books exactly as written for a while—at least until Kylie forgives him.