Listening in on Taylor Swift's inaugural turn on the Kelces' "New Heights" podcast: A step-by-step guide
Taylor Swift is set to appear on the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eastern. The episode will stream on YouTube and various podcast-streaming platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, and Wondery.
The appearance on "New Heights" is part of the rollout for Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which will be announced on the same day. Swift's episode covers several key topics, including her new album, her journey to reclaim her master recordings, the wrap-up of her record-breaking Eras Tour, and her experience being part of the Chiefs Kingdom, the Kansas City Chiefs fan community.
In the episode, Swift discusses "The Life of a Showgirl" in detail, revealing that it will be released on October 3, 2025. The album will feature multiple cover options and collaborations with artists like Sabrina Carpenter. The launch of the album had unique promotional moments, such as confetti featuring a lyric popping up when googling her name.
Swift and Travis also reflect on their similar jobs of entertaining large crowds and on how Travis helps Taylor care less about negative media attention, which has positively influenced how she processes public discourse. Highlights include Travis praising Taylor as the “greatest songwriter of all time” and describing her stage presence as mesmerizing yet real and beautiful in person.
The episode also features intimate and humorous moments, making it a highly anticipated and viral installment of the "New Heights" podcast. In another clip shared by the "New Heights" podcast on Wednesday, Swift joked about male sports fans wanting to see more of her in their spaces and on their screens.
The "New Heights" podcast teased Swift's episode on Monday with an orange background and a mysterious silhouette on their social media accounts. Another clip shared by the podcast on Tuesday revealed a vinyl record with a blurred cover, which Swift stated was her brand new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." In another clip, Swift revealed a mint-green briefcase containing her new album during the podcast.
Swift and Travis exchanged compliments about their matching colors in a clip shared by the "New Heights" podcast on Tuesday. Coach Andy Reid also expressed his support for the pair, stating that he was happy for them and that they care about each other.
Sources:
[1] The New Heights Podcast Official Twitter Account [2] The New Heights Podcast Official Instagram Account [3] Taylor Swift's Official Instagram Account [4] The New York Times [5] Billboard Magazine
- Taylor Swift's appearance on the "New Heights" podcast, a platform known for featuring sports personalities, entertainment celebrities, and music artists, provides an interesting blend of topics as she discusses her upcoming album, her journey, and her experiences, creating a highly anticipated viral episode that also humorously touches upon male sports fans' interest in her perceived on-screen presence.
- The episode, accessible on YouTube and numerous streaming platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, and Wondery, marks a unique promotion for Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," featuring various cover options and collaborations with artists like Sabrina Carpenter, as it showcases her transition from music stardom to an enterprising showgirl, further expanding the borders of her varied career in sports, video, entertainment, and music.
