Scott Van Pelt on Favorite ESPN Stories, Calling the Masters, Torpedo Bats and New Nieces | EP 132

92%ers welcome back to another episode of New Heights! Today we are joined by Maryland’s finest, an @espn legend, and Jason’s friend from work, Scott Van Pelt! Before we get to the conversation with SVP, Jason and Travis weigh in on the MLB phenomenon that is the ‘Torpedo Bat, ’ debate the NFL’s ongoing drama around banning the ‘Tush Push,’ look at some insane Travis look-a-likes spotted in the wild, and introduce the newest Kelce to podcasting. Later, Scott Van Pelt joins the show to discuss Maryland’s coaching search, what it was really like working with Jason on Monday Night Countdown, what he felt on his first day at ESPN, the secret the calling The Masters, the incredible definition of the phrase “leaves in the gutter,” and so much more! Finally, the guys lose it trying to answer a not dumb question about detachable body parts and we check in on the New Heights bracket challenge. For even more New Heights, check out our New Heights YouTube Membership! As a member, you'll get access to full episodes, bonus videos, badges, and other stuff that will make you stand out. You can also listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. . . . Download the full podcast here: Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynw Follow New Heights on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshow Check out all of our new merch’ at https://homage.com/newheights Support the Show: THE LAST OF US: The Emmy-winning HBO Original series The Last of Us premieres Sunday, April 13th on Max, and listen to the official The Last of Us podcast wherever you get your podcasts. AMERICAN EXPRESS:For full terms and to learn more about the powerful backing of American Express, visit https://americanexpress.com/withAmex ACCELERATOR: Click the link below to get a case of the Kelce Brothers’ favorite energy drink! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/FB06B38E-F0C2-479F-9DA5-FD4A1C852B07?channel=NewHeights2025M THE FARMER’S DOG: Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food at https://TheFarmersDog.com/newheights. Plus, you get FREE shipping! ALL STATE: Checking first is smart. So, check https://Allstate.com first for a quote that could save you hundreds. TURBO TAX: Now This is Taxes. Brought to you by Intuit TurboTax. https://turbotax.intuit.com/ PERPLEXITY: Discover fast and reliable search with Perplexity today. https://www.perplexity.ai/ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Torpedo Bats 05:00 - New Niece 08:00 - Coach’s Photo Game 11:00 - Banning the ‘Tush Push” 17:20 - Yetis in the Wild 24:20 - Scott Van Pelt Convo 26:45 - Maryland March Madness 29:00 - Monday Night Countdown with Jason 35:50 - Path to Covering the NFL 39:50 - Belk Bowl Bad Beat 45:45 - Calling The Masters 59:30 - Golfing with Jason 01:04:50 - First Day at ESPN 01:13:05 - ‘This Is SportsCenter’ 01:17:00 - Secrets to Interviewing Athletes 01:29:50 - Greatest Athletic Achievement 01:31:30 - ‘Leaves in the Gutter’ 01:34:40 - SVPs TV’s Shows 01:39:50 - “Fuck Off” 01:41:55 - NDQ: Detachable Body Parts Derail the Show 01:47:00 - March Madness Bracket Update #nfl #traviskelce #jasonkelce #chiefs #eagles #svp #espn #sportscenter #mlb #yankees #MarchMadness