Taylor Swift Powers a New Era for Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, retired NFL center Jason Kelce, launched their “New Heights” podcast in September 2022. The show gives fans a fresh perspective on football from two of the game’s greats, while also featuring high-profile guests who discuss their personal stories and career journeys.
On Wednesday, the Kelce brothers welcomed 14-time Grammy winner—and Travis Kelce’s girlfriend—Taylor Swift to the show. During her appearance, Swift not only announced her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” set for release on October 3, but she also gave “New Heights” a major boost in exposure that no other guest has brought.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at Allegiant Stadium after the 2024 Super Bowl.Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The live premiere drew over one million viewers — a number the show has matched only a few times over the entire run of an episode. After it aired, Spotify also reported a 300% surge in new listeners for the “New Heights” podcast.
Swift is recognized not only as a singer and songwriter in the United States but around the world. Her global reach—along with her 280 million Instagram followers—drew viewers from across the globe to the episode.
Other Big-Name Guests the Kelce Brothers Have Featured on the Podcast
“New Heights” was already a hit on its own, but Swift’s guesting clearly took the show to the next level. Some of the other guests the Kelce brothers have featured in the past include:
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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