Taylor Swift Discusses Key Points in Her 'New Heights' Podcast Interview
In an exclusive joint appearance on the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, Taylor Swift shared insights about her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The podcast, which premiered at 7 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday night and is available to stream on YouTube, also delved into Swift's personal life, her relationship with Kelce, and her artistic journey.
The episode, which has been praised for its authenticity and warmth, blends Swift’s superstar music career with Kelce’s football background, creating a unique cultural moment. Fans and media have hailed it as a defining interview for Swift's current era, offering exciting context for The Life of a Showgirl.
Key highlights from the podcast include:
- Swift sharing personal stories about the inspiration for her album and what she has been experiencing since her record-breaking Eras Tour.
- A candid discussion about her relationship with Travis Kelce, including nostalgic moments and lighthearted exchanges, which gave listeners an intimate glimpse into their connection.
- Details about the album The Life of a Showgirl, including Swift’s excitement to release it and special references built into the music for fans to discover.
- Swift’s journey to reclaim her master recordings and her artistic growth over time, touching on aspects beyond just the music itself.
The album, set to be released on October 3, is described as "bangers" with 12 tracks. The theme revolves around what was happening behind the curtain during the tour. The album was primarily recorded in Europe during the "Eras Tour". It was produced by Max Martin and Shellback.
Swift also discussed her hobby of making sourdough bread, specifically blueberry lemon, cinnamon swirl, and Funfetti variations. She teased her fans with Easter eggs in her NYU speech in 2022, referencing her then-yet-to-be-announced "Midnights" album.
The podcast episode broke a world record for podcast listenership related to a music artist’s announcement, reflecting Swift's massive fan following and the unique crossover appeal with Kelce’s NFL audience.
Listeners can find the podcast on platforms like Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and The Life of a Showgirl album is available for pre-order as of the podcast release date. The audio recording of the podcast is about 20 minutes longer in duration than the YouTube version and includes a rapid-fire question section.
Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is a Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Swift's parents have been dealing with health issues; her mother had a new knee, and her father had quintuple bypass surgery this summer.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid was supportive of the relationship between Swift and Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift spent considerable time in Florida with Travis Kelce. Swift joked about the male sports fans of the podcast in one of the clips shared before the episode.
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