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If there’s one thing Taylor Swift fans have mastered, it’s reading between the lines—and this week, the Swiftie sleuths are in overdrive. The internet collectively combusted Monday when New Heights, the hit podcast hosted by NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, teased a “VERY special guest” for a surprise mid-summer episode. The post, shared on the show’s official X account, featured a blacked-out silhouette between the brothers, fueling instant speculation that none other than the 14-time Grammy winner herself might be about to crash the mic.
Could Taylor Swift Finally Make Her New Heights Podcast Debut This Week?
Swifties, of course, have been clamoring for such a crossover moment ever since Travis went public with his affection for the pop superstar in 2023. Over the past year, their high-profile romance has turned NFL sidelines into a secondary stage for Swift, complete with viral reaction shots, record-breaking viewership spikes, and a newfound overlap between football fandom and the Eras Tour faithful.
While the New Heights tease offered zero confirmation, that hasn’t stopped the internet from running wild. Every time the show has hinted at a mystery guest, fans have hoped for Taylor, only to be met with delightful, but-not-quite-Swift-level alternatives like Pedro Pascal, Sydney Sweeney, or LeBron James. This time, though, the timing feels too perfect. Swift was recently nominated for Artist of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards despite not releasing new music in 2024, a testament to her staying power, cultural dominance, and that oft-repeated industry mantra: “Taylor Swift is the music industry.”
Republic Records, Taylor Swift’s label, liked New Heights’ latest Instagram post.
It’s not hyperbole. Swift’s influence has reshaped touring economics, revitalized vinyl sales, and set streaming records that other artists can only dream about. Her Eras Tour has been compared to the Super Bowl in scale and revenue, and her ability to connect deeply with audiences across generations has cemented her as both a global pop icon and a business powerhouse.
If Swift does appear on New Heights this Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, it won’t just be another podcast episode—it’ll be the latest chapter in a cultural phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down. For Swifties, it could be the ultimate intersection of music, sports, and pop culture. For the rest of us? It’s appointment listening.
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