Kelce Podcast Earns Apple Honor for Swift Episode

In the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, hosts Travis Kelce and his brother Jason celebrated a major milestone, crediting Taylor Swift's guest appearance for earning the show a spot on Apple Podcasts' list of the best episodes of the year. The episode, released on November 19, also revealed the identities of two teased mystery guests, dashing fans' hopes for another Swift cameo.

Swift's appearance on August 13 marked her first podcast interview and quickly became the most-watched installment in the show's history, surpassing a previous record set by Kylie Kelce, Jason's wife. During the episode, the 14-time Grammy winner discussed her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl," which has topped the Billboard 200 chart for six weeks, along with personal topics such as baking sourdough bread and supporting her father through post-surgery recovery. She also reflected on how the podcast played a pivotal role in her relationship with Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

"I owe a lot to this podcast," Swift said on the show. "This podcast got me a boyfriend, ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago." Travis had first...