Beer. Beastie Boys. Baccalaureate.
For at least one evening, on Thursday, the city of Cincinnati was given the chance to soak in the presence of Super Bowl greatness. That's because Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce served as hosts for a special live podcast event celebrating New Heights at Fifth Third Arena in downtown Cincy.
Both Kelce brothers spent their college years at the University of Cincinnati after growing up in the northern part of the Ohio, so it makes sense that they'd enjoy some of their offseason at their alma mater.
The University of Cincinnati even dismissed classes early so students could enjoy the live podcast event. A reported crowd of 12,500 was expected.
Look at this.
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 12, 2024
Who would’ve thought? A completely packed arena for a live podcast.#Bearcats @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/JAkuxx5GUL
During the event, the Kelce brothers taped another episode of their uber-popular podcast and invited some special guests to the event. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the biggest guest at the event and the crowd seemed excited to see him.
Joe Burrow gets a HUGE ovation #Bengals pic.twitter.com/1cMnur7Rwp
— Enter the Jungle Show (@CinBengalsTalk) April 12, 2024
Travis Kelce also made sure to invite Bengals tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to hang out as well, which made sense given their strong friendship and history together with the Chiefs.
Orlando Brown Jr. is in the building👀 pic.twitter.com/MmftUt2y2S
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) April 12, 2024
Not only were Bengals players in the house but Cincy alum Desmond Ridder, quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, was also brought back for the taping.
Welcome home, @desmondridder #NewHeightsLive #newheightscincy pic.twitter.com/9jrUrSfL2g
— New Heights (@newheightshow) April 12, 2024
In a special personal moment for both Kelce brothers, Dr. Neville Pinto, the President of the University of Cincinnati, was also on hand to officially bestow their diplomas upon them. Both Kelces had earned their degrees but had yet to receive their diplomas, so they held their own bespoke graduation. As you might expect, Travis Kelce was handed his diploma in a way that only Travis Kelce would plan it.
Receiving a diploma…Travis Kelce style
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) April 12, 2024
@newheightshow pic.twitter.com/t2y9xOXV4Z
Beer. Beastie Boys. Baccalaureate.