Taylor Swift to Appear on Travis Kelce’s New Heights Podcast: Date and Streaming Details

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to make her debut on New Heights, the popular locker-room-meets-living-room podcast hosted by her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, alongside his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce.

This appearance comes as Swift gears up to promote her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl". The podcast episode is expected to include exciting details — possibly even the full reveal of the highly anticipated album cover.

When and Where to Watch the Episode

The special episode premieres Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM ET, which is 4:30 AM IST on Thursday for Indian fans.

The episode will be available on:

• YouTube (video format)

• Apple Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• Audible

• Spotify

• Wondery

Episodes of New Heights can run up to two hours, although it is unclear how much screen time Swift will have.

Swift Teases “The Life of a Showgirl” Album

In a short clip shared from the podcast recording, Swift held up a blurred version of her new album cover, teasing fans by saying:

“This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl.”

While an official release date hasn’t been confirmed, Swift’s official merchandise site mentions that vinyl pre-orders will ship before October 13, 2025 — though this is not the confirmed release date.

Fan Speculation on Release Date

Fans have already begun theorizing about when the album will drop. The most popular guesses are October 3, 2025 or October 10, 2025, but neither has been confirmed by Swift or her team.

This record will follow her massively successful 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department and marks the beginning of what fans are calling “Swift’s Showgirl Era.”

What to Expect from the Album

Swift also released a specially curated playlist on streaming platforms titled "And, baby, that’s show business for you!" The playlist features 22 songs from her past albums, hinting at the possible sound and themes for The Life of a Showgirl.

The playlist includes:

• 22 and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Red)

• Blank Space and Style (1989)

• …Ready For It? and Delicate (Reputation)

• Message In a Bottle (Taylor’s Version) (from Red [Taylor’s Version] vault tracks)

Possible Collaborators and Musical Direction

The playlist’s heavy inclusion of tracks produced by Max Martin and Shellback — the hit-making duo behind many of Swift’s biggest pop songs — has led fans to believe the upcoming album may lean towards a high-energy, pop-driven sound.

However, Swift has not officially revealed the album’s collaborators, keeping the anticipation high.

Fan Excitement and Anticipation

Swifties are already dissecting every playlist choice, lyric, and visual clue in search of hints about the album’s style and story. The nostalgia of older pop hits combined with the mystery of her new material is fueling widespread excitement across social media platforms.

As for the podcast, fans are curious whether the conversation will include behind-the-scenes details about the album, tour updates, or personal anecdotes from Swift’s relationship with Kelce.

Key Takeaways for Fans

• Podcast Premiere: August 13, 7 PM ET / August 14, 4:30 AM IST

• Platform Availability: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Wondery

• Album Tease: Blurred cover reveal on New Heights

• Possible Release Date: October 2025 (exact date unconfirmed)

• Playlist Hinting at Sound: 22-song collection featuring pop-heavy tracks