Podcast Summary
Mama Kelsey joins the Kelsey family on New Heights for a special holiday episode: Mama Kelsey shared her Christmas experiences, revealed gifts for her daughters, and sold out cookies during the Christmas games on New Heights.
The Kelsey family had a special holiday episode on New Heights, where they shared their Christmas experiences and answered fan questions. During the episode, they welcomed a very special guest - Mama Kelsey, who became America's favorite mom during the Super Bowl and is known for making the best cookies. Mama Kelsey shared that she enjoyed her time in Philly during Christmas, which was surprisingly warm, and revealed that she got her daughters some clothes, books, and fun knickknacks for Christmas. Additionally, Mama Kelsey's famous cookies made it big time this season, as they were sold out within minutes at both Arrowhead and the Link during the Christmas games. The family also answered fan questions and shared some family traditions. Overall, the episode brought the Kelsey family closer to their fans and provided a heartwarming holiday experience.
Aramark provided the Kelsey family with cooked cookies using Donna's recipe during the holiday season: The Kelsey family had a fun and relaxing holiday season thanks to Aramark's help with baking, and they enjoyed trying new things together like Accelerator Active Energy Drinks.
The Kelsey family had an enjoyable experience with Aramark during the holiday season, as they provided them with cooked cookies using Donna's recipe, saving her from the long hours of baking. During their podcast episode, they discussed various topics including trying Accelerator Active Energy Drinks, with Donna expressing her excitement to try the cherry flavor. They also played a game of "No Dumb Questions," where they imagined the Kelsey girls playing football and assigned positions to each family member based on their traits. Donna was imagined as a white defensive back, Kylie as a quarterback or running back, Wyatt as a running back, Ellie as a fearless tight end, and Benny as a young football player. Overall, the episode showcased the family's playful and entertaining dynamic.
Tracy's early sports experiences shaped by family and community: Family and community support played a significant role in Tracy's discovery and love for various sports, ultimately leading her to lacrosse.
Tracy's upbringing played a significant role in her love for sports. Growing up, she was a Cleveland fan and stayed true to her hometown teams. Her mother introduced her to various sports, starting with soccer at a young age. Despite some challenges, like not having many opportunities for women in sports during her time, she tried different sports, including softball, darts, and even soccer again when she got older. Her father, on the other hand, was the one who searched out teams and supported them in their sports endeavors. Tracy's experiences in sports were shaped by her community and the people around her, leading her to try new sports and ultimately discovering her love for lacrosse. Her family's involvement and support were crucial in her sports journey.
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The Kelsey family's holiday traditions bring joy and laughter: The Kelsey family's holiday traditions revolve around togetherness, laughter, and making memories, with precious ornaments, holiday games, special foods, and a love for being surrounded by friends.
The Kelsey family's holiday traditions revolve around togetherness, laughter, and making memories. The father, known for his playful yet firm discipline, instilled a sense of seriousness and excitement in his children. They shared traditions like decorating the tree with precious ornaments, enjoying holiday games, and feasting on special foods like blueberry muffins, rolls, honey baked ham, and peanut brittle. The family's love for people and being surrounded by friends made the holidays a magical and memorable time for them. Despite the occasional mishaps, like broken ornaments or overeager children, the traditions continued to bring joy and laughter to the Kelsey family.
Appreciating Parental Efforts: Though initially disappointed, we came to value the lessons and memories from our parents' past efforts to bond with us through video games.
Despite our excitement about receiving a new Xbox on Christmas Day, we were reminded of the hard work and sacrifices our parents make for us. Although we initially felt disappointed, we came to appreciate the lessons we learned from their past efforts to bond with us through video games. We also shared memories of our favorite childhood games and the simplicity that made them enjoyable. Additionally, we recalled an experience where my mom put me on a leash out of concern for my safety, which sparked a conversation about our childhood adventures and fears. Overall, this conversation highlighted the importance of family bonding experiences and the value of cherishing the past.
Mother's struggles with her adventurous and independent son getting lost: Despite her efforts to keep her son safe, a mother expresses frustration and regret over his habit of getting lost, but acknowledges his fearlessness and independence, which led him to find help.
The speaker in this conversation has had multiple experiences with her son, Jason, getting lost. Despite her efforts to ensure his safety and keep track of him, Jason has a habit of wandering off and getting lost. This pattern started when he was young and continued into his older years. The speaker expressed her frustration and regret for not being able to carry him or keep him with her during these incidents. However, she also acknowledged that Jason was fearless and independent, which led him to find ways to get help when he was lost. The speaker's feelings towards Jason have not changed, and she still loves him equally despite these experiences. The conversation also touched upon the speaker's desire to make sure her children got to school on time and her determination to drive them there herself to prevent any delays. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and frustrations of parenting an adventurous and independent child.
Reminiscing about past fundraising efforts and expressing gratitude for sponsors: The holiday season is a time for reflecting on past experiences, expressing gratitude, and coming together through community and generosity.
The holiday season was filled with joy and appreciation, as expressed through shoutouts to sponsors like Uncrustables and State Farm. During the discussion, they reminisced about past experiences, such as selling ads for football programs to fund high school activities. Papa Kelsey shared a memory of raising funds for Cleveland Heights Football Boosters by selling advertising space in the program and receiving trade credits. The family also exchanged gifts, with Papa Kelsey surprising everyone with Super Bowl trophies. However, Jason admitted that he had already given one to his brother, leaving Papa Kelsey with an extra one. Despite this, Papa Kelsey was content with having more trophies than his son. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of community, collaboration, and generosity during the holiday season.
A father's basic math skills landed him a job at See's Candy during the holidays: A lack of prior experience didn't stop someone from being hired and eventually promoted due to their strong skills in a specific area.
The speaker's father once worked part-time at See's Candy during the holiday season when the speaker was a child. The father had no prior experience with the candy company but was hired due to his basic math skills. The customers were excited about the candy and would rush to the kiosk, particularly for the toffettes. The father eventually became the manager of the kiosk due to the previous manager's poor work ethic. The speaker's father continued to buy and bring home the candy for the family to enjoy. The speaker also mentioned a religious organization called sodality, which was a part of his high school, but it wasn't clear how it related to the candy story.
Childhood experiences shape our lives: Childhood experiences, whether positive or negative, leave lasting impressions and contribute to personal growth. Stay curious and open to new possibilities.
Childhood experiences, whether they involve getting into trouble or selling phony betting cards, shape our lives in significant ways. In the conversation, the speakers shared stories of getting kicked out of preschool and getting into frequent fights during their school years. These experiences left lasting impressions on them, leading to consequences such as being grounded or nearly extending a suspension. Additionally, the speakers discussed a more recent event, the potential discovery of extraterrestrial life, and how it reminded them of their curiosity and excitement for new experiences, even if they were rooted in mischief. Overall, the conversation highlighted the impact of childhood experiences on personal growth and the importance of staying curious and open to new possibilities.
Sharing favorite Christmas traditions: They reminisced about growing up traditions like buying gifts on Coventry Road, enjoying specific foods, and watching Christmas movies. Unexpectedly, they connected with Jake from State Farm online.
During their conversation, they reminisced about their favorite Christmas traditions growing up in Cleveland Heights. They discussed buying gifts on Coventry Road, enjoying specific foods like blueberry muffins and honey baked ham, and watching Christmas movies like "Scrooged" and "Die Hard." Despite some disagreements on the definition of a "Christmas movie," they shared fond memories and connected over their shared experiences. Additionally, they mentioned Jake from State Farm and his unexpected interaction with their social media account, which turned out to be a positive experience for both parties.
Investing in pet and human health: Personalized dog food from The Farmer's Dog and Accelerator's caffeine drink enhance wellbeing and productivity
Investing in your pet's health is essential for both their wellbeing and yours. The Farmer's Dog provides fresh, healthy, and nutritionally balanced dog food made from human-grade ingredients. They offer personalized portions based on your dog's unique needs, ensuring optimal health. Additionally, Accelerator's active energy drink, with 92% caffeine and no sugars, can help enhance focus and boost your metabolism, making it an excellent choice for those looking to accelerate their fitness in the new year. Christmas was a success for the Kelsey family, with Santa delivering presents and Jason gifting Kylie a Batman necklace and Optimus Prime transformer, despite the children's initial fear of the robot. Overall, prioritizing the health of your loved ones, human or otherwise, and taking advantage of high-quality products and services can lead to happier, more fulfilling lives.
Navigating unexpected challenges during the holiday season: Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability helped the speaker handle last-minute changes to their Christmas plans and unexpected accusations.
Effective communication and teamwork were essential for the speaker to navigate unexpected challenges during the holiday season. The speaker shared how they had to adjust their Christmas plans last minute due to an NFL schedule conflict. They had to open gifts on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas morning, but they managed to make it work by having Jason come home earlier than planned. The speaker also shared an amusing moment where they were mistakenly accused of losing Jason's Rolex, but it turned out that he had already received it as a gift. The speaker also mentioned how they were offered help from an Olympic gold medalist skier, Mikaela Shifrin, but they hadn't seen the offer yet. The speaker expressed gratitude for their teammates and friends, especially Keeley, who helped them learn to ice skate and survive a skiing lesson with Jason's aggressive coaching style. The speaker emphasized the importance of communication, teamwork, and adaptability in handling unexpected situations.
Attempting to sit while skiing or snowboarding can lead to dangerous falls: Staying together as a group and being aware of risks are crucial for safe skiing and snowboarding experiences
Attempting to sit down while skiing or snowboarding can be dangerous and may result in falling off the edge of the mountain. The speaker learned this the hard way when they tried to bail out by sitting down and ended up veering off the side of the hill. This experience took a long time and involved numerous challenges, including merging with faster skiers and encountering steep drop-offs. The speaker also revealed that they were not an experienced skier and had been warned against being on the mountain. Despite these risks, the speaker's love for a challenge kept them going. The most memorable part of the experience was being told by a woman that they shouldn't be on the mountain, but they chose to stay with their group. Another takeaway from the conversation was the importance of communication and staying together as a group, especially in challenging situations. The speaker mentioned an incident where Jason left them in the water during a shark encounter, but they were not in immediate danger as they were not in the same water as the shark. The speaker also mentioned that Jason would have jumped in to protect them if necessary. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of being aware of the risks involved in skiing and snowboarding, staying together as a group, and being prepared for unexpected challenges.
Staying calm and focused during dangerous encounters: Reflexes and quick thinking are vital in life-threatening situations. Panicking can make things worse, but being too slow can also be dangerous. Stay positive and focus on enjoying the experience instead of ruining it for others.
Quick. reflexes are crucial when dealing with dangerous situations, such as being in the water with a shark. The speaker shared an experience of a man's frantic efforts to get back up on his board after falling in the water due to the presence of a shark. The man's panic was justified as he was in imminent danger. However, the speaker also acknowledged that it was harder to stay up while the man was paddling out, which might have contributed to the man's struggle. The man didn't mention the shark to the speaker, which the speaker found a little concerning. The speaker also shared that they had heard the saying "you have to be faster than the slowest person" to get away from a bear and felt they were the slowest person in the situation. Despite the danger, the speaker remained positive and preferred to focus on enjoying the experience rather than ruining it for others. The speaker also shared their reaction to Jason being nominated as the sexiest man alive, expressing their belief that he always looked fabulous and was aging like fine wine.
Unexpected events can lead to remarkable results: Embracing the unexpected can lead to valuable experiences and opportunities, such as raising funds for charity or discovering new traditions.
Unexpected events and experiences can lead to surprising outcomes. For instance, Kylie modeled a jacket for $100,000 without realizing its potential value, and Jason's surprise encounter with a friend led him to wear a gray beard instead of jeans. These situations show that life can bring unexpected twists and turns, and embracing them can lead to remarkable results. Moreover, the importance of supporting good causes was highlighted in the conversation. The auction of Kylie's jacket raised significant funds for the Eagles Autism Foundation, demonstrating the power of community and collaboration. Additionally, the discussion revealed that people have unique traditions and ways of celebrating holidays, such as going to a Christmas tree farm and cutting down a real tree. These traditions add joy and meaning to our lives, creating cherished memories. Lastly, the conversation showed the importance of having a strong support system, as seen when Kai defended Kylie from criticism at the Kelsey premiere. Having people who have your back can make all the difference in navigating life's challenges.
Friendship and Pets: Indoors vs. Outdoors: The speaker and Flash have a close friendship marked by their contrasting views on pet ownership and the outdoors.
The speaker's friend, Flash, was an unusual outdoor cat who impressed him with her hunting skills but caused some tension due to their disagreement over keeping pets indoors. The speaker also shared stories about their dog, Belle, and their agreement not to send them anything with a heartbeat. The conversation included some confusion about Flash being a cat or a dog, and the speaker expressed a desire to adopt a cat but their friend's preference for an outdoor one. The episode ended with a mention of the Heights holiday stamp of the week, sponsored by State Farm. The conversation showcases the speaker's friendship with Flash and their unique dynamic, as well as their playful banter and disagreements.
The Power of Commitment and Authenticity: Authentic commitment can create memorable experiences and meaningful connections. Put effort and sincerity into your actions to leave a lasting impression.
Commitment and authenticity can make a significant impact. During the podcast, Travis fully committed to the Santa costume and surprised the hosts with a thoughtful gift, making them feel like children again. This full commitment resonated with the hosts and left a lasting impression. It's essential to put effort and authenticity into our actions, whether it's a simple gesture or a grand performance. By doing so, we can create meaningful connections and memorable experiences. So, whether you're dressing up as Santa or just going about your day, always strive for authenticity and commitment. And don't forget to subscribe to the New Heights podcast for more entertaining and heartfelt episodes. Happy New Year!
