Taylor Swift's Podcast Surges Past Trump’s Viewership Record
In a remarkable turn of events, Taylor Swift's recent guest spot on the New Heights podcast drew an impressive 1.3 million concurrent viewers during its first hour. This figure nearly doubles the 800,000 viewers who tuned in to watch Donald Trump on The Joe Rogan Experience last October.
Swift's presence not only captivated audiences but also significantly boosted the podcast's subscriber count, rising from 2.85 million to 2.91 million. The excitement surrounding her appearance was palpable, leading to technical difficulties that caused the live stream to cut out for a brief period. The official New Heights account on X/Twitter reassured fans that the stream would resume shortly.
While Trump's episode has amassed a total of 59 million views over nine months, Swift's episode is quickly gaining traction. As of Friday morning, it had already reached 15 million views on YouTube. Spotify reported that the episode, where Swift unveiled details about her upcoming album and shared personal insights, saw a staggering 3,000% increase in average listeners, marking it as one of the platform's most popular podcasts this year.
The backdrop to this media frenzy includes a long-standing feud between Trump and Swift, ignited in 2020 when she publicly endorsed Biden. Trump's recent comments, labeling her as “woke” and declaring she was “no longer hot,” have only added fuel to the fire. Despite his attempts to provoke her, Swift has remained silent in response to his remarks.
As the numbers continue to roll in, it remains to be seen how Swift's podcast performance will influence her public image and whether she will address Trump's comments in the future.
