Retired NFL star Jason Kelce is taking the after-hours world by storm, hosting his new show, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce. Comedic, one-hour personality-led show with live music mixed in, airing in time with the end of the NFL regular season and playoffs.
It is a five-episode series set at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer concert venue, offering a unique experience that features the charm of Kelce, and celebrity guests and mixes humor with football analysis. Live music will be produced by SNACKTIME, which is one of the world’s most admired Philadelphia bands- combining funk, soul, and a rich blend of rock.
The series title, taken from the 1967 landmark documentary They Call It Pro Football from NFL Films, comes straight from Kelce’s football heritage. The new episodes will be broadcast on the air on ESPN late nights, and they can all be streamed on ESPN+. Additional replays can also be seen on ESPN2 and YouTube.
Schedule Episodes
- Episode 1: Saturday, 1 am Jan. 6th
- Episode 2: Saturday 1 am Jan 13th
- Episode 3: Saturday 1 am, Jan 20
- Episode 4: Saturday 1 am, Jan. 27
- Episode 5: Saturday 1:30 am, Feb 3rd
Buzz on the show increased Monday during a special episode of Monday Night Football when commentator Joe Buck announced that he and his wife, Michelle Beisner-Buck, would be guests on the Jan. 13 episode. Buck good-naturedly joked, “I’ll be anxious to see what we can and cannot say at 1 a.m. on ESPN,” to which co-announcer Troy Aikman quipped, “Let it fly.”
As Kelce transitions from being a football legend to becoming a late-night host, the fans are eagerly awaiting some unfiltered moments and unique takes on NFL storylines. Whether dissecting playoff drama or entertaining with candid conversations, Kelce’s foray into late-night TV is poised to be a hit.
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