"We get to talk once a week": Jason Kelce hails Travis as a ‘great uncle’ and the ‘best friend’ he could ever ask for

Jason Kelce has always been vocal about his admiration for his younger brother, Travis Kelce. But in a recent heartwarming interaction at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, the retired Philadelphia Eagles center took it a step further by calling Travis his “best friend on the planet.

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Jason Kelce’s rare emotional words about Travis

Jason and Travis, now arguably one of the most beloved sibling duos in sports and entertainment, showed just how tight-knit their bond has become. Speaking with reporters on July 11, Jason admitted that while they’ve always been close, things have changed for the better in recent years—especially since they launched their chart-topping podcast, New Heights.“Travis and I have been close for a long time,” Jason told Starcade Media.

“Now with the [New Heights] podcast, we talk to each other more than we ever have. We loved each other growing up. We still love each other. Now it’s more like peer to peer, whereas growing up, being the older brother, it was a little bit different.”

This weekly podcast, known for its candid takes and viral moments, has not only connected them with fans but also deepened their personal connection. “Now, he’s my best friend on the planet,” Jason added.

“We get to talk once a week and our families are close. He’s a great uncle.”That admiration extends beyond the mic and into family life. Jason, who shares four daughters with his wife Kylie Kelce, frequently credits Travis for being a hands-on uncle. “Travis has great advice. He’s a great uncle. Outstanding uncle,” Jason shared in a past New Heights episode, recalling how Travis joked about handing the kids back after some fun time.Their father, Ed Kelce, was also present with them at the Lake Tahoe event, symbolizing the strong foundation that their family values are built upon. Despite their enormous fame—especially with Travis now dating global pop icon Taylor Swift—the Kelce family remains grounded.Jason acknowledged that while fans love the brothers’ online chemistry, they’re careful to preserve their private lives. “I think we try to share the right amount on the internet, the viral moments and whatnot.

But you also try to keep some of the stuff private… We’re a family that loves each other, we love being around each other.”Even Travis couldn’t hide his affection for his nieces. During a Super Bowl 2025 press conference, he gushed, “Those girls warm my heart. They’re the absolute best.”From football fields to podcast charts, and now golf greens, Jason and Travis Kelce continue to set sibling goals—not just through fame, but through the authentic, unshakeable bond they share.Also Read: UNC insiders say Bill Belichick is ‘second fiddle’ again as Jordon Hudson steals preseason thunder