New Heights
| New Heights | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Jason Kelce Travis Kelce |
| Genre | Sports |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (during NFL season) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Production | Wave Sports + Entertainment |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 8, 2022 – Present |
New Heights (also referred to as New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce) is a weekly sports podcast hosted by brothers Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. It is produced with Wave Sports + Entertainment. Its name is a nod to the hosts' upbringing in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.[1] In August 2024, the podcast signed a deal with Amazon for more than $100 million.[2]
During the podcast, the brothers discuss sports news and headlines as well as their personal lives. They also feature special guests periodically, including athletes and Hollywood celebrities.
Fans of the show are called "92 percenters," a reference to a comment by Jason about the success rate of the quarterback sneak, a football play used when a team needs to gain a few yards to get a first down or score a touchdown. As center, Jason played a key role in the Eagles' success with the play.[3][4]
Overview
[edit]The podcast is recorded remotely, with Jason in Philadelphia and Travis in Kansas City.[5][1] During the podcast, the Kelce brothers discuss NFL news, pop culture, and sports headlines as well as each other's football games.[5] The show has featured guests including NFL players, celebrities, and members of the Kelce family. The podcast is released in video form on YouTube and audio form on major podcast platforms.[5] The podcast is regularly highlighted on Monday Night Football on ESPN and Sunday Night Football on NBC.[6] According to Billboard in 2025, 58% of New Heights listeners are female.[7]
History
[edit]The podcast launched in September 8, 2022.[8][9][1] Within weeks of its launch, New Heights was the most-listened-to sports podcast on Spotify and third-most on Apple podcast sports charts.[10] In January 2023, the podcast experienced a rise in popularity when Travis and Jason were set to face off in Super Bowl LVII the following month,[11][10] which marked the first time two brothers played against each other in a Super Bowl.[12]
The show saw another rise in popularity when Travis began a romantic relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in 2023.[13][14][15] By the end of 2024, the podcast had reached 2.5 million subscribers.[16] On August 13, 2025, Swift announced details of her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl on the podcast.[17] The episode's premiere on YouTube was tuned in by 1.3 million viewers, and ended prematurely due to a technical issue before being restored.[18] The Hollywood Reporter reported that the episode had more than 10 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours, becoming the podcast's most watched episode.[19] According to Spotify, New Heights gained a 3,000 percent increase in new listeners, and the number of female listeners went up by 618 percent.[19]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]2022
[edit]- "Sports Podcast of the Year" by Sports Illustrated.[20]
2023
[edit]- Finalist: Shorty Awards (Sports category).[6]
- List: Apple Podcasts "Best Podcasts of 2023" [21]
- List: Spotify "Best Podcasts of 2023" [21]
2024
[edit]- Winner: "Podcast of the Year", iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcast Awards[22]
- Winner: "Best Sports Podcast", The Podcast Academy[23]
- Winner and Audience Honor: Shorty Awards (Sports Podcast category)[21][24]
- Winner: Best Sports Audio, Sports Business Journal Year-End Awards[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fedotin, Jeff. "How Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's New Heights Podcast Comes Together". Forbes. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Steele, Anne (August 27, 2024). "Kelce Brothers Sign Amazon Podcast Deal Worth More Than $100 Million". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Why Travis and Jason Kelce refer to 'New Heights' podcast fans as '92 percenters', explained | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. August 14, 2025.
- ^ "How Often Is the Eagles' Tush Push Actually Successful?".
- ^ a b c "Wave Sports + Entertainment Presents New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce, a Jukes Original Production Available Now on YouTube and Podcast Platforms". Business Wire. September 8, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce - 15th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (August 14, 2025). "Taylor Swift's debut on Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast instantly smashes ratings records". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Blasi, Weston. "Jason and Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast could be in line for $100 million deal, expert says". MarketWatch. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Travis and Jason Kelce Thank "92%ers AKA Swifties" for Voting New Heights Podcast of the Year". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Morgan, Emmanuel (November 20, 2023). "Helmets Off, Mics Up: N.F.L. Players Discover the Power of Podcasts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (November 29, 2023). "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Dominate the Podcast Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce meet again: How have the brothers fared vs. each other in games?". The New York Times. November 18, 2023. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Taylor Swift effect' evident in numbers for Kelce brothers' podcast". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. March 25, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Super Bowl 2024: How Taylor Swift has led to even more headlines for Travis and Jason Kelce". BBC Sport. February 9, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Carman, Ashley (November 3, 2023). "Taylor Swift Grew Travis Kelce's Podcast by More Than 300,000 People". Bloomberg.
- ^ a b "Year-End Awards: Best Sports Audio — 'New Heights' podcast". Sports Business Journal. February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ Matza, Max; Hayes, Christal (August 14, 2025). "Taylor Swift on New Heights: New album, Travis Kelce relationship". BBC. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (August 13, 2025). "Taylor Swift's 'New Heights' podcast live stream crashes as viewership breaks 1.3 million people in real time: 'Will be back shortly'". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Hibberd, James (August 14, 2025). "Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce podcast delivers a massive 10 million views, stream crashes". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (December 28, 2022). "Sports Media Awards and Superlatives For 2022". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce - 16th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (March 12, 2024). "New Heights Podcast, Hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, Wins Top Prize at iHeartPodcast Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Roos, Meghan (March 27, 2024). "Jason and Travis Kelce's New Heights Podcast Scores Celebration-Worthy Achievement". Parade. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
