When Taylor Swift showed up as the surprise guest on New Heights—the wildly popular sports‑meets‑pop culture podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason—it did not disappoint. Fans were already buzzing about her dropping a new album, The Life of a Showgirl, but Taylor made sure to sprinkle in her trademark humor, too.
“More of Me” — A Cheeky Zinger
In a playful nod to the backlash she’s received for appearing frequently on NFL broadcasts, Taylor quipped in the teaser clip:
“As we all know, you guys have a lot of male sports fans that listen to your podcast… if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens — it’s more of me.”
The line is a perfect blend of sass and self-awareness—classic Swift.
Swift Winks at Critics, Balances the Spotlight
While some fans grumble about seeing her during games, the NFL defends featuring her, pointing to the positivity and broader attention she brings to the sport. Surveys of players echo that sentiment, though not everyone’s onboard.
One anonymous athlete even quipped that showing her “five times” in the opener while rarely featuring the quarterback seemed a bit much—but Taylor’s presence undeniably drives eyeballs—and ratings.
A Crossover Episode for the Ages
Beyond the witty quip, the New Heights teaser is loaded with cultural fireworks:
- Jason Kelce kicks things off with an energetic, pun-filled introduction of Taylor, name-dropping her awards and her record-breaking Eras Tour—with zingers about her Pennsylvania roots and a playful shout-out to Swifties: “92%ers, are you ready for it?”
- Taylor responds, “Thank you for screaming for like 47 seconds for me—that was so nice.”
All this capped off with Taylor officially announcing her 12th studio album in the same episode—The Life of a Showgirl—as fans’ anticipation hits peak levels.
