Fan speculation has turned true. Taylor Swift is set to appear on the upcoming episode of New Heights, the podcast hosted by NFL stars Jason and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. This announcement comes after a day of cryptic hints that had Swifties guessing. What’s more, Taylor announced her new album right ahead of her appearance on the podcast.
The announcement of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ came just after Travis Kelce confirmed on Instagram that Taylor Swift would be making an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of his podcast New Heights, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason. Earlier this week, the show had teased a mystery guest, sparking speculation among fans. Many pointed out that a silhouetted figure in the promotional image resembled Swift, fueling anticipation for her appearance.
Soon after the album news broke, Spotify billboards began appearing in New York City and Nashville. Each featured a scannable code that linked to a playlist titled “And, baby, that’s show business for you.” The collection includes Swift’s own songs, but fans are expected to comb through the tracklist in search of hidden clues or Easter eggs, something they are used to doing with her previous releases.
Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce podcast
On Monday morning, the Kelce brothers teased a “mystery guest,” leading to online speculations. By late evening, they confirmed that the global pop icon and Travis’s girlfriend would be joining Wednesday’s episode. “Taylor’s about to do a f*cking podcast!” read the Instagram caption alongside a teaser clip.
In the video, Swift sits beside Travis, complimenting his blue sweater. “Such a nice color on you,” she says, to which the Kansas City Chiefs tight end replies, “It’s the color of your eyes, sweetie… it’s why we match so well.”
The episode is scheduled to air at 7 pm ET on Wednesday, August 13.
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Swift’s appearance on the podcast has been highly awaited and anticipated ever since she began dating Travis nearly two years ago. Earlier on Monday, New Heights posted a silhouette of a woman against a sparkly orange background. Fans were quick to figure out it was Swift. Adding to the frenzy, her official fan account, Taylor Nation, posted 12 images of her in orange outfits from the Eras Tour with the caption, “Thinking about when she said ‘See you next era…’”
The post appeared exactly 12 minutes after the podcast teaser, fuelling many theories that Taylor Swift might announce her next album on the podcast.
Surprise for Taylor Swift fans
In a teaser posted on X, Travis is seen smiling at a blacked-out silhouette while Jason wears a navy Eras Tour T-shirt. The glittering orange backdrop and the visual details around it got fans guessing.
One user posted: “YALL WEARING TAYLOR SHIRTS. The background is sparkly orange. Oh my god.” Another commented: “The Midnights shirt… the look on Travis’ face… the silhouette… IM NOT CLOWNING YOU’RE CLOWNING.”
Swift has never appeared on New Heights, though the brothers have spoken about her several times. In September 2023, shortly after her first Chiefs game, Travis called her decision to attend “ballsy.”
What to expect on August 13
The episode will drop at 7 p.m. ET on Swift’s favourite date, with social media teasers appearing the day before. Taylor Swift spent much of the NFL offseason with Travis, who is preparing for his 13th year with the Chiefs. She was a regular at the games last season, including the team’s victory at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Whether she will make a major announcement, a lighthearted chat, or a mix of both, her fans are watching closely, decoding every post, hint, and frame in the lead-up that Swift might use the episode to announce her 12th studio album.