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ESPN and Jason Kelce ’s late - dark show deserve an " A " for effort though it tried a little too firmly . Here ’s the debut episode and highlights .
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From FXX’sIt ’s Always cheery in Philadelphiaand his frequent television interview to hisNew Heightspodcast ( with brotherTravis Kelce ) and work with ESPN’sMonday Night Footballteam , it seems like a give thatJason Kelcecould make a go of it in late - night – correct ? We con back in November 2024 that he would get a hazard in January 2025 with his new ESPN late - dark talking show , They Call It later Night with Jason Kelce – and this past Friday night was the premiere . How did it go ?
Well … no one can say that Kelce did n’t do his preparation – even take care to late - dark hostJimmy Kimmelfor guidance heading into ( and during ) the debut episode . His guest batting order was inviolable – NBA legendCharles Barkley , rapper / comedianLil Dicky , and NFL analystBrian Baldinger . He even had the belated - night staples of a monologue , " silly antics , " and a house dance orchestra , Snacktime ( an impressive mixture of soul , Casimir Funk , articulatio coxae record hop , and rock ) – while showing a willingness to drop an " F - bomb calorimeter " if involve . And this was only the first of five hebdomadal show , so there ’s definitely room for improvement .
That said ? It was all a act … much . While it ’s important to make a strong first impression , this felt like a whole mickle of overkill and a long ton of over - compensating . Are there the key components of a show that could be something unequaled in the tardy - night landscape ? by all odds – and as long as ethnic music rememberChevy Chaseand"Magic " Johnson , Kelce will never have to worry about being the worst famous individual to cross profession for a shot at late - night gloriole . gratefully , Jason Kelce was genial enough to post the stark first episode on YouTube earlier today ( which you’re able to check out above ) – but if you do n’t have enough time for that , ESPN posted a high spot TV from the debut show ( with single highlights here ) . The next episode hits on Friday , January 10th , at 1 am ET ( with the fifth show start at 1:30 am ET ) – with ESPN+ , ESPN YouTube , and Jason Kelce ’s YouTube channel making each of the installment uncommitted after they collide with ESPN screens ( with a re - airing on ESPN2 on Saturday mornings ) .
ESPN’sThey Call It belated Night with Jason Kelceis produced by NFL Films , Jason Kelce ’s Wooder Boy Productions , and Skydance Sports .
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