Travis Kelce might be known for his touchdowns on the American football team, but he definitely scored off the charts with his ‘New Heights’ podcast alongside his brother Jason Kelce – and he has Taylor Swift to thank. Aside from his NFL career, the 36-year-old is making headlines for ranking in the Top 10 with approx. USD 35 million in earnings from the podcast. Keeping the ‘every Wednesday’ rule, the views went through the roof after Taylor Swift appeared on the show to announce her 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’Here’s a closer look at Travis Kelce’s successful podcast and Taylor Swift’s significant contributions.
Travis Kelce’s podcast makes history
According to Forbes, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s podcast, ‘New Heights,’ was ranked 7th on the list of the highest-paid podcasters of 2026, earning approximately USD 35 million. After launching the show in 2022, the brothers have strictly followed the ‘every Wednesday release’ rule. However, one significant turning point in the channel’s history occurred when Taylor Swift appeared alongside her then-boyfriend (now husband) Travis Kelce. What started as a side hustle became a successful chapter when that episode was inducted into the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ for the most concurrent views for a podcast on YouTube, reaching 1.3 million views. The episode stood out because many years had passed since Taylor Swift sat down for a candid interview, especially for two hours while sitting beside her beau.
Travis Kelce’s dream of recording a country album
A podcast is not the only side hustle that Travis Kelce is aiming for! In fact, new reports suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs star is thinking of bidding farewell to his athletic career and focusing on his passion – music. After performing a surprise song at his wedding with Taylor Swift, he is eager to pursue his long-time dream of an album. “Travis has been talking about making a country album for months,” Rob Shutter reported, before adding, “The wedding performance wasn’t just a fun moment—it was a test run. He was singing in front of the biggest names in music, and he wanted to see how it felt.”If Travis Kelce decides to end his football career, he surely has a bucket list to check.
