Gronk on Travis Rivalry, NFL Comeback & Relationship with Tom Brady | New Heights | EP 22
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On the twenty-second episode of New Heights, we've been asking you guys who you wanted on the show and there was one name that came up every time, or at least 92% of the time. So we finally got the 5x pro bowler, 4x first-team NFL all-pro, 4x Super Bowl Champion, and one of the best to ever do it, Rob Gronkowski.
In this episode, Jason and Travis get the details about why Gronk is kicking a field goal at the Super Bowl, the return of “Gronk Beach”, and acting alongside GILFs.
We find out whether we’ll see Gronk return in the playoffs, the reason he’s got an eye on the Buffalo Bills, why the Patriots were already yelling at him on Draft Day, and how he ended up at the University of Arizona.
Travis and Jason get the behind-the-scenes stories from Gronk’s rookie year with the Patriots, his first time meeting Tom Brady, the insanity that was trying to block Brandon Spikes, why Belichick is the greatest coach of all time, where he thinks Brady goes next, and his welcome to the NFL moment with Vince Wilfork.
Gronk opens up about what it’s been like to constantly get compared to Travis, what TE records he hopes never get broken, why Jeremy Shockey was his TE role model, how the position has changed, and who’s the next TE to watch out for.
Finally, we get Gronk’s POV on some of our signature segments with his Mt. Rushmore of NFL brothers, our not-dumb question about animals playing football, Gronk’s advice to his younger self, and his stamp of the week that you absolutely don’t see coming.
And in case you missed either of our special guest episodes, check out the Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes conversations below.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Gronk’s Super Bowl Field Goal
6:20 - Return of Gronk Beach
9:15 - G.I.L.F.S
11:20 - Going back to football
17:00 - Playing for Buffalo
20:30 - Gronk’s Draft Day
23:46 - Travis’ Patriots Interview
29:50 - How did Gronk get to Arizona?
32:50 - Patriots Rookie Year
35:50 - First time meeting Brady
41:00 - Playing with Brandon Spikes
42:35 - Gronk on Belichick
47:30 - Brady’s Next Team
48:50 - Blocking Wilfork
51:10 - Gronk/Travis Comparisons
58:15 - TE Role Models
01:00:50 - TE Position Changes
01:04:10 - TEs to Watch
01:06:00 - Growing Up Gronk
01:10:30 - Mt. Rushmore of NFL Brothers
01:14:50 - No Dumb Questions
01:19:00 - Advice to Younger Self
01:21:20 - Gronk Stamp
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Loved this. Gronk’s public persona is like the lovable, funny jock but when he’s just breaking down the game you can see how smart he is.
@eman22017
Жыл бұрын
The dude is very smart. When he was playing he didn’t spend any of his contract money, just the endorsement cash. That’s a savy thing to do. Also, you don’t get as good as he was without being smart.
@terryblase3234
Жыл бұрын
I agree! I only see him acting like the dumb jock ...I was very impressed with him
@geeD64
Жыл бұрын
@@terryblase3234 he is it’s his “brand” to act dumb
@redeemedbychrist239
Жыл бұрын
@@geeD64 and people like being around people who seem dumb because they make them feel smart
@angelabarkley7181
Жыл бұрын
It's called CTE
There is so much personality between these three, THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST EPISODE YET
@thomassantana3750
Жыл бұрын
Right had to watch
@Jvelarde4
Жыл бұрын
@@thomassantana37500
@killz954
8 ай бұрын
Agreed
It's funny to hear the story about Brady introducing himself to gronk because the same thing happened to me with Travis! I was bartending at a golf course and he wanted some Gatorade (anything but red, don't worry man I remember) and he was like "nice to meet you man I'm travis" and in my head I was thinking no shit dude everyone in kansas city knows who you are.
@adjones6392
Жыл бұрын
😁 It also helps you realize they really are just human and humble.
@Andrew-sj9tr
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. I met Julian Edelman and he said the same thing to me. And I had the same reaction as you lol.
@ChojinLove
Жыл бұрын
Not everyone follows football so its normal to do that.
@QUEENBEE200384
Жыл бұрын
Everyone in the country that knows football knows who Travis is. Not just Kansas City.
@birdierose
Жыл бұрын
Who doesn't like red Gatorade the best tho? 🤣
The way Gronk spoke about his draft experience, Tom Brady’s coaching in his rookie year, and just the vibes between all three was incredible. Kudos to Jason and Travis for such great content. Love from Arizona
I am surprised at how earnest and sincerely dedicated Gronk came off.
@lgin10315
Жыл бұрын
He’s awesome! And the three together are hilarious! 😁
@AmaraEmme
Жыл бұрын
It’s how I felt hearing Travis in this podcast for the first time after seeing his reality tv show, same for Jason after only seeing his parade speech
@jenna4628
Жыл бұрын
I feel like he's misunderstood kind of
@gailcoplen3770
Жыл бұрын
@@AmaraEmme I'm loving you I want you to take me to Infinity just like the powerful song says come love me I give excited just thinking about it
@chrismoser9676
Жыл бұрын
Really? He's always been that way. He's way too crazy to be phony, and there's a reason why he was so successful
Gosh man the amount of humility these men have is fantastic. What an episode
@UKnowCLo
Жыл бұрын
Humility* but ya it is amazing!
@sydneysdaddy2007
Жыл бұрын
Humbleness?
@ryanutley8172
Жыл бұрын
Humility*
@NateG4Three
7 ай бұрын
@@UKnowCLoI got love for you
@NateG4Three
7 ай бұрын
@@sydneysdaddy2007I got a lot of love for you too
Gronk could easily be a long-lost Kelce brother
@gilbert1028
8 ай бұрын
LOL, from Papa or Mom Kelce?? 😂
Gronk had a 4.0 GPA and was Valedictorian in HS. He is actually very smart, and definitely very organized.
@ppumpkin3282
10 ай бұрын
I know he's smart, but that still surprises me. Also hard to believe Travis Kelce was academically disqualified in his senior year in high school and in college.
@DLites151
10 ай бұрын
Gronk is Norm, smart guy pretending to be dumb, Kelce is...Bill Maher? Not quite as bad as late-night hosts.@@ppumpkin3282
@nooblover23
9 ай бұрын
@@ppumpkin3282his college suspension was for weed not for grades 😂
@bryankirschner9650
9 ай бұрын
He wasn't valedictorian and had a 3.75 gpa... web.archive.org/web/20230921050702if_/pbs.twimg.com/media/ENE8oKDXUAA1LES.jpg
@richboii6597
9 ай бұрын
@@nooblover23he got suspended for both actually. Lost his scholarship for weed and then got suspended again in the spring of his final year for falling below a 3.0. He got it up to a 3.2 tho. Jason is the smart one tho. Without him there would quite literally be no career for Travis
Gronk is so naturally entertaining
I’m actually shocked to see Gronk in a more laid back setting because his personality is very different than his public persona. You can tell he isn’t just the kind of obnoxious class clown type. He’s actually really intelligent and he seems pretty sweet. Comes off as a very humble, down to earth, personable guy.
Gronk & Brady have the most wholesome relationship ever🥹 I love them together
Can I just say how much I love these Kelce brothers?! They are so hilarious and genuine! After all the world has been crazy the last few years, this podcast is just the kind of thing we need to laugh again! Love y'all ❤️ And here's to hoping we get a very Kelce-filled superbowl 🤞
@amandacantrell1146
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy we actually did. I kind of feel happy and sad for them and the parents. No matter who wins they're going to have one son that loses and no matter which brother does win, they have to look across the field and see their other brother sad. But of course they'll be happy for each other no matter what because that's just what kind of men they are. They are simply amazing men in general. Phenomenal football players, humble, funny, and gracious. They have the best most genuine and honest personalities and demeanors. It seems they're very appreciative of the opportunities they thought and it doesn't say no take anything for granted from the experiences, the family, the teams, coaches, friends, all the way to the money. What more could you ask for out of these NFL Pro Athletes. Gronk is a stand-up gentlemen as well.
@txtort1
Жыл бұрын
@@amandacantrell1146 Agreed 😊 I think it helps that they both already have a super bowl ring! You couldn't write out this bit of history any better than this if you tried! I think it comes down to the fact that they are both so deserving. Mama and Papa Kelce have a lot to be proud of, on and off the field! This is your time y'all- soak it up! And one last thing...🙊 💛🏈❤️ GO CHIEFS!!!! ❤️🏈💛
This is perhaps the best interview Gronk has ever done imo. Wow the Patriots stories, Bill Belichick 😳 Brady connection and determination, Tight End Comparison.. Amazing just amazing. Keep it coming
The fact he said Val Venis is one of the most “should have expected but I didn’t” answers I have ever heard. Well played, sir!
@NateG4Three
7 ай бұрын
Love and miss you Stephen
Gronk and Trav together is truly the best. Love the brotherhood they share and respect they have for each other. Also throw in Jason and u got the perfect trio 😂
@Itsxmusic
Жыл бұрын
Arguably the 2 greatest tight-ends ever.
@userumbleandgettr4freespee501
11 ай бұрын
Final fantasy
I am almost 70 yo grandma and I loved football so much! I really enjoyed listening and watching you two brothers picking on each other in fun of course! I do have to say I really loved this segment so much! It's one of the best shows you did. Keep up the good work!
Every episode is awesome! Let’s get Marshawn Lynch on here!!
@johnmackie2377
Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
@RileyMerlino
Жыл бұрын
YES! When Marshawn and Gronk were on Conan, I was dying laughing hahaha
@sambirch5153
Жыл бұрын
He'll just be there so he doesn't get fined
@BroncosPS2
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he got arrested
@Howyodoinn
Жыл бұрын
He's absolutely the best. Lol
I’m a Chiefs fan! I have Travis on my wall. But when it come to Gronk I have a soft spot and have always been a fan. He’s an amazing guy. And I totally enjoy listening to Jason. Love this podcast! ❤
The Kelce's just laughing and smiling the whole time. Really fun episode; Gronk is one entertaining cat.
Two of the greatest tight ends of all time on the same podcast. Grateful!
This was a great interview. Gronk doesn’t usually show this side of himself. Learned a lot.
Having the THREE of you in ONE show...is just the BEST, loved it!!!
I was so blessed have to lived in Massachusetts and been a lifelong patriots fan! This guy was loved by all ! A complete beast on the field and one of the best blockers also. Definitely a Boston and NFL Legend that layed alot of hurt on field. The Goat of tight ends that raised the bar
Gronk is just the pinnacle, he’s like in his own class and it’s hilarious he’s just so down to have a good time 😂 it would be hilarious if he did do the be a free agent for a few years and join a Super Bowl team for the next few years that’s just pure gronk
The 2 greatest tight ends ever in one podcast….. sprinkle in one of the greatest centers. Holy crap.🥰🥰🥰
@wildflowerb2879
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Made my day getting to watch these three 😍 😄 ❤️
@sprawlz6466
Жыл бұрын
Shannon Sharpe was a goon idk
@WheelchairWolverine
Жыл бұрын
@@sprawlz6466 Shannon himself has proclaimed that Gronk is the undisputed GOAT TE. Probably the most well rounded football player to ever play on offense. Unstoppable pass catcher and better than half the leagues o-linemen. He saved the patriots many times by coming in and blocking 7-9 plays. Then smashing a TD in the redzone or popping a huge block, then getting open, catching a pass and racking up YAC! He was unbelievable for us for so many years. He’s the GOAT already. But he could have been even more dominant had he not been injured so many times. But he gave us and the bucs everything he had. Brady to Gronk might be the greatest duo of all time. Because they were so in sync with each other. They didn’t even have to talk. They both could see the same thing and just sliced up defenses!!
@sprawlz6466
Жыл бұрын
@@WheelchairWolverine I agree with all of that. He was the greatest TE of all time when he played. But he was available for only like 60-70% of his career. Shannon Sharpe didn’t get hurt like that. Neither does Kelce honestly. Plus, Sharpe was also an incredible blocker. He was so fast, no one could cover him. And the fastest DBs in the league still couldn’t do it because of his size. He was phenomenal and didn’t get hurt. Plus there were some other beasts back in the day like Mackey and Ditka. Idk, it’s a tough choice to pin just one of them as the GOAT. Also Gonzalez exists
@Captainaceguy00
Жыл бұрын
@@sprawlz6466 gronk has the best te season ever and Kelce will finish as best te all time. Sharpe, gates, Gonzalez and the rest are hall of famers for a reason but they don’t match up with Kelce statistically. Kelce has been a top 5 receiver for 6-7 seasons straight while playing te. He’s already breaking records and he is not even close to being done. I believe he will hold every record, besides gronks single season td record, by the time he finishes his career.
Next guests have to be your respective positions on each others’ teams! Creed Humphrey and Dallas Goedert
@sw11593
Жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea
"Take care of your body and learn how to say no". (Rob Gronkowski) That's advice for life, bro :) Rob deserves nothing but the best on his current and future endeavours! It was a blast to watch him play football and enjoy his awesome personality on and off the field!
Dude the fact that New Heights has Paul Rudd, Mahomes, Hurts, AND Gronk on in the short time on air is unreal! Congrats fellas! Love the show!
@NateG4Three
7 ай бұрын
Also Julian Edelman and Broccoli Purdy
I was just smiling and laughing out loud through the whole episode! Favorite episode yet! Love those 3’s energy!
Another great episode for NFL fans across the board. Can't beat the personal stories and comraderie.
Gronk is an amazing team mate and great person. Much Respect for his craft of the game ❤
I love how serious gronk is taking this Superbowl kick, like most people would just be like whatever, it's a 25 yarder and if i miss it, whatever, but gronk is putting in work like this is the biggest kick of his life, and I love that
I’d love to see a podcast with a top tier offensive lineman like Trent Williams or defensive lineman like Myles Garrett
As a fan of these guys, their respectable teams & being a philly native, there would be 3 names that I would love to see come on to this podcast. Brandon Graham, Brian Dawkins & Eric Berry. Keep doing your thing boys!!!
@treym7821
Жыл бұрын
Love to see Eric Berry love
@bantamEJ
Жыл бұрын
BG!
@army63b79
Жыл бұрын
Gotta be Dawkins. No doubt 💪
@ZiggyZou
Жыл бұрын
Oh hell yes. Throw in Jamaal Charles maybe too
@raze1286
Жыл бұрын
Berry would be amazing, but I would love to see Dawkins, that man hurt people by just suiting up.
Gronk is a football savant. The perfect hybrid between OL and receiver. He may play a dumb jock on TV, but if you watch the video with him and Camille, he has perfect recall and completely melts her heart. It’s so sweet.
This was even better than the Mahomes episode! Gronk just has so much personality, and he's smarter than people give him credit for. learning that Pats offense isn't easy, and he mastered it. Plus, he's been very wise with his money, doesn't blow it on silly extravagant things and banked all his NFL income, just lived off the money he made from endorsements. Bet his bank account looks pretty sweet right now.
@user-vs7he7qs9b
5 ай бұрын
❤ZZZ
that Val Venus refrence completely blew my mind 😵💫
Three intelligent, well-spoken, fun-loving gentlemen right there folks. What a great show!
Proud brother moment for Jason seeing gronk talk to about Travis’s greatness
My son loves Gronk! This is the first time I've gotten to hear from him. What fun show and informative. Thank you. I have to be honest...I came for Taylor and am staying for the sheer enjoyment of brother's loving each other. Football has been a part of our lives since my boy's were in elementary school. It's nice to see people come talk about people I remember playing, hearing coaches and player's name's that influenced my love for the game. Thanks for taking us on a walk down memory lane. It's been fun.
I really gained a lot of respect for Gronk with this interview. Always thought of him as just a goofy jock but he's clearly very intelligent and a good humble guy. Another great episode fellas!
gronk going to the combine and only doing bench press and travis going to the combine and doing everything BUT bench press is probably the funniest way to describe the differences of these two all-time great tight ends lol
Two of the best tight ends and a legendary center? Best show ever. I love this podcast and glad i discovered it. Hearing Gronk just be himself was awesome. Thanks guys! Keep on keeping on..
I'm French and I'm an Eagles fan, thanks for this great episode, 3 future MVP for sure having fun and talking about different things.
Y'all gotta get more current/former players on during this offseason. These are always really REALLY entertaining.
You can feel the chemistry between these guys.
This is the only time Jason will ever have a hard time getting a word in. Tight Ends are a different breed.
I was not ready for this episode to end. I just wanted it to keep going. Loving everything yall are coming out with. Keep it growing, love to see it. Best of luck and wishes to the both of you to make it to the big game, even if you have to miss Gronk Beach lol.
The three are terrific together. Amazing show.
We needed this guys.... didn't think u could get somebody with your guys energy hype but Gronk is the man.... thanks guys from the UK
What a great interview. It's like being a fly on the wall of a private conversation. I loved the thoughtful insights, the enthusiastic support, and the wide, infectious grin on my face. Thank you all.
As a lifelong Eagles fan to hear Jason say "this might be the last time I do this", I want to cry. I know you want to go quietly Jason but Philadelphia loves you and we would love nothing more to stand and celebrate you on your last game. So Let's go boys bring that trophy home so Jason can stay home next year...LETS GO BIRDS
@brianmcintyre503
Жыл бұрын
We need one more super bowl speech from Kelce.
@rachealwood7840
Жыл бұрын
@@brianmcintyre503# KBSB Kelce brother Superbowl
You guys rock, New Heights is the Best. 💪💪 Would love to see Eagles vs Chiefs SB next month! 🙌
What a TREAT!!!Such a fun episode!!!Much appreciation!👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻😄
@smade62
Жыл бұрын
Teri let me take you out on a classy wine and dine dinner im a 21 year old successful stud
The Kelce brothers both being perennial all pro HOFers at different positions is incredible. Lots of amazing brother combos with the Kelce’s/Watt’s/Bosa’s and Diggs to a somewhat lesser extent.
@maryroberts589
Жыл бұрын
Being a New England fan, I also need to call attention to the McCourty brothers. I was very happy when we had both for a while!
Man Gronk’s the coolest. This is probably my favorite ep. You can tell the Kelce’s really enjoyed this session. He would kill it with a pod, could certainly be a regular on here
Loved this episode! Smiled through the entirety. Thank you for bringing the great stories and laughs each week!
KELCE = 🐐
Loved this podcast!! Gronk and Kelce are my all time favorite tight ends. Amazing players and I love their personalities! Jason is so funny too😂❤
@jakebissell6262
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree, these guys are amazing!!!
1:06:52 They simultaneously light up over"The mini sticks!!" I love these dudes.
Gronk IS smart , most of all , he is so good-natured and humorous . Wow , the three of these men are really great together . This is loads of fun !
I am glad we got to experience Gronk here in Tampa. This was an amazing interview!
this is awesome- i was glued to this vid. I love the fact that the 87s have so much respect for each other. Nice job Jason, Travis and of course- Gronk.
This is the best episode yet. It’s awesome to see Gronk’s personality.GO 🦅
Love y’all boys!!!! Thank you so much for all you do!!
I just discovered this podcast and love it. The Kelce Brothers gel with everyone they bring on. Great interview.
This was fantastic, thank you for sharing these kinds of moments with us. This could’ve been a personal conversation, which I’m sure it became, but to hear these stories is invaluable and the Gronk/Travis Comparisons gave me goosebumps. Not even a fan of football anymore, never been a fan of these teams, which goes to show how solid this shit was 🤙🏼 (you never want runny shit)
You two make people feel so comfortable and really bring out the best in people!
Brady "Hi, I'm Tom" Gronk " I thought you would be taller"😁
Great Pod! You two alone are great but the football guests and getting those special stories keep elevating the pod to new heights!!
This interview gave me such an appreciation and respect for gronk that I didn't know. What an awesome dude. Great episode!
Their conversations look so much fun!! I love how they reminisce and totally understand what the other is saying!! So much fun to watch and listen
AINT NO WAYYYYY mannnnn. phenomenal playoff weekend with a feel good monday!!!!!!!
TE's are wild. They the party people!!!
@ubetchaslots
4 ай бұрын
U gota fiiiiiiight for your riiiiiight, to paaaaaarrrrtaaaay 😆
Thanks for having Gronk...always fun to listen to him! Great podcast 🎉
Both Kelce brothers are officially going to the Super Bowl, it's going to be a great game. Gronk has the best personality along with Kittle
Awesome episode/interview! Keep Killin' It Guys, love the channel/show! The three of you is a riot, I'd love to see you 3 commentating a sunday or monday night football game
Congrats on All Pro for the kelce boys what an amazing accomplishment for 2 brothers to be in first team👏 🙌 💙
I am so excited to see Gronk!!! Gronk and Patrick were the best guests on the show! This is an amazing channel❤
I just love Gronk. Kind classy and hysterical Thanks for having him on❤
Chiefs fan here, I loved the Mahomes interview but damn this one was almost better. Absolutely love the show!
it is shocking how much better this podcast is than any other. just....incredible.
Brothers’ kelce doing their jobs, gronk elevates this show so much. A joy to listen to.
Never been a fan of Gronk’s schtick but this interview is one of the best sports interviews I’ve ever seen. Seemed like Gronk opened up more than he ever had and showed a genuine side of himself, not the WWE persona he’s always given off
I watch all of your shows but this one is classic. Good stuff with you 2 and Gronk!
Ultimate respect for the Kelce bros. 2 winners on and off the field. Love the energy you guys bring and the positive vibes, keep it up and good luck to both of you in the playoffs.
we should get a count down of how many times they say baby or like a reel that would be hilarious. Seriously, love the content and thank you guys!
Such a great episode! Thank you!!
Love this show so much. And this is the interview I have been waiting for all season!
Bro this was sick. Thanks algorithm for bringing me here. Best podcast ep from 2023 already. What a mix this was, fantastic conversation. Keep up dudes. Great job!!
Amazing episode! Support from your big beard boys from the north 🇨🇦 Gronk and Travis chopping it up is a conversation all TE fans want to hear!
1:06:50 you can see the excitement in Jason and Travis's faces with the mini hockey thing 😂😂
You guys are great. Gronk was an excellent guest. You show has become an addiction. Keep up the good work.
This podcast just makes my week better every single week great entertainment from a couple of future HOF’s keep it up gentlemen
Best episode yet!!! Loved it. Three fantastic dudes with awesome personalities!! You guys would be so much fun to hang out with!!
My favorite part of the entire ep., despite the outstanding, legendary football commentary and comradery of these three, was the bro's faces when Gronk said Dinosaur lolol. And the delay in reaction 🤣 I'm dying.
Once again another outstanding podcast from New Heights with handsome, boyish , lovable Gronk
Fellas just wanted to say great job. I will admit Im a Giants fan but after listening to you guys do your thing it reminds me of how i am with my two younger brothers. I can feel the love between both of you. Love your stories. you both are now in the playoffs and im rooting for you both to meet each other in the SUPERBOWL!! that would be awesome. You both definitely have a new fan here. Wish you both the best in your careers and even more importantly in Life. Take care Bros. 🤜🏈🤛
Love how you guys connected as kids at heart. Similar upbringing being raucous kids growing into Hall of Famers
I've never under estimated Rob. I loved seeing this side of him and hearing his thoughts about things. Another great interview.