Taylor Swift's Possible Podcast Debut Sparks Fan Excitement

Anticipation is building as the "New Heights" podcast hints at a special guest for its upcoming episode.

On August 11, the show, hosted by brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, shared an intriguing announcement on social media. “92%ers, we’re coming back early for a special episode with a VERY special guest,” they wrote, revealing that a new episode would air Wednesday at 7 PM ET.

A graphic accompanying the post featured a smiling Travis, 35, alongside Jason, 37, who donned merchandise associated with Travis’ girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Between them, a silhouette of the mystery guest piqued curiosity.

The background color of the post—a shimmering orange—has been linked to Swift’s anticipated musical era, further fueling speculation.

Adding to the excitement, Taylor Nation, the official fan account managed by Swift’s team, posted a series of images showcasing her in various orange outfits from The Eras Tour. “Thinking about when she said ‘See you next era…’ ❤️‍🔥,” the caption read, which was also liked by Swift’s record label, Republic Records.

The NFL joined in on the buzz with a playful comment, adding to the growing anticipation surrounding the episode.

Since her relationship with Travis began in fall 2023, Swift has not made an appearance on "New Heights." Fans quickly began piecing together clues about her potential involvement.

“Trying to be very calm about this!!!!!!!!” one Instagram user exclaimed.

Another fan noted the silhouette’s shape, asserting, “That’s 110% mother I can spot that outline from anywhere.” A third fan referenced Swift’s connection to the number 13, writing, “And it’s premiering on the 13th?!? Come on now. Gotta be Tay.”

In a May interview, Jason acknowledged that fans would love to see Swift as a guest. “I think you and a lot of other people, for sure,” he joked in response.

While Swift has yet to appear on "New Heights," she has been a frequent topic of discussion. In January, Travis revealed that she is an avid listener of the podcast. “She listens every week,” he told producers Brandon Borders and Jake Chatzky.

Borders and Chatzky recounted their surprise when they first met Swift and she recognized them by name. They expressed gratitude for her “creative compliments” regarding the show.

“I appreciate you guys saying those things about Tay,” Travis remarked.

As speculation swirls around Swift’s potential podcast debut, Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the upcoming 2025 NFL regular season. The Chiefs will kick off their season against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil on September 5.