Taylor Swift discloses specifics about her upcoming album during a chat with the Kelce brothers on their podcast
Taylor Swift's latest podcast appearance took place on "New Heights," the podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. The interview, which lasted over two hours, premiered on August 13, 2025.
The episode is available on multiple platforms, including Wondery+, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, where it can be streamed ad-free or with early access via a Wondery+ subscription.
The interview offers a unique insight into Swift's life, particularly her experiences during the Eras Tour. She discusses the physical challenges she faced during the tour, describing herself as being in a "state of perpetual physical discomfort" and undergoing physical therapy while performing 149 shows internationally.
Swift also shares her creative design choices for the Eras Tour, aiming to blend musical theater, Broadway, ballet, and opera-style scenery to create a concert experience that is constantly evolving, much like "scrolling in an algorithm," presenting something new every 15 to 30 seconds.
The interview is also filled with "Easter eggs" and hints about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to release on October 3, 2025.
The episode marks Swift's debut on the podcast and has generated over seven million views shortly after its release, reflecting its high anticipation and demand.
The podcast "New Heights" is connected to Travis Kelce's NFL background and will continue releasing episodes in conjunction with the NFL season kickoff following this special pre-season episode featuring Swift.
In addition to these discussions, the interview includes a rapid-fire question section where Swift, Travis Kelce, and Jason Kelce discuss a variety of topics, including cats, Pop-Tarts, Bad Bunny in "Happy Gilmore 2," and hiding in a cleaning cart during the "Eras Tour."
In one of the shared clips, Swift jokes about having a lot of male sports fans. Andy Reid, the coach of the Chiefs, was supportive of Swift's podcast appearance, stating that it's a "neat deal" for both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to have someone they can settle down with.
The audio recording of the podcast is approximately 20 minutes longer in duration than the YouTube version. The shared clips from the podcast do not provide new information about the rapid-fire question section or the duration of the podcast episode. The shared clips do not contain any advertisements.
Fans can listen to the full podcast episode on various platforms like Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, and Wondery. The episode premiered at 7 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday night and is also available to stream on YouTube.
- Discussions on the podcast "New Heights" extend beyond Taylor Swift's music, delving into various topics such as cats, Pop-Tarts, Bad Bunny in "Happy Gilmore 2," and hiding in a cleaning cart during the "Eras Tour."
- The release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," scheduled on October 3, 2025, is hinted at in the "New Heights" episode, with Swift dropping several "Easter eggs" in her interaction with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce.
