Athletes have embraced the podcast in recent years, using the forum as a way to communicate directly with fans without fear of misinterpretation.
Jeff Teague, JJ Redick, Ryan Clark and others have sought out the medium, wielding it to unearth some of the lesser known aspects of the sports they competed in. Fans are grateful for their contributions, too — without them, it might prove a lot more challenging to understand sports and all the entities tied up into them.
When looking at the list of most popular athlete podcasts, one stands above the rest. Co-hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, "New Heights" has made itself a fixture among football fans and casual observers alike. The proof is in the pudding: YouTube episodes of the spectacle regularly garner millions of views.
So, just what "New Heights" episode reigns supreme above the rest? Here's what you need to know.
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8. The Andy Reid episode, (3.2M views)
Episode title: "Andy Reid on Drafting the Kelce Brothers, Coaching Mahomes, Super Bowl Memories & More"
Publish date: May 10, 2023
Synopsis: Reid offered insight into his scouting and coaching approaches as well as his intertwined relationship with both Kelce brothers. The veteran taskmaster also showcased his light-hearted side, giving viewers a variety of nuggets, chief among them his favorite fast-food burger spot.
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7. The Shannon Sharpe Episode (3.5M views)
Episode title: "Shannon Sharpe on Mentoring Travis, Tight End Mt. Rushmore, Playing in Today's NFL & More"
Publish date: April 12, 2023
Synopsis: Sharpe's star has fallen after ESPN "cut ties" with him weeks after he reached a settlement with an ex-girlfriend after she filed a lawsuit accusing of him of rape.
But when he appeared on the Kelce brothers' podcast in April 2023, Sharpe was at the peak of his popularity. The Hall of Fame tight end embraced the opportunity to shed light on his professional career and how he compares to other notable tight ends. He and Travis Kelce took turns talking about how Sharpe's mentorship spurred Kelce in his first few years in the league. Sharpe also gave viewers his list of four greatest tight ends.
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6. Jason and Travis discuss Super Bowl 58 (3.7M views)
Episode title: "Chiefs Are Repeat Super Bowl Champs, Vegas Vacations and Wild After Parties"
Publish date: Feb. 14, 2024
Synopsis: The Kelce brothers returned to their post just days after Travis' Chiefs captured their second-straight title, downing the 49ers, 25-22 in overtime. While Jason and Travis are typically showmen, they're football enthusiasts first and foremost. They spent much of the early portion the podcast discussing the process by which Kansas City took control of the matchup, from special teams to San Francisco's shocking decision to receive the ball in overtime.
The pair also discussed Travis' viral tiff with Reid on the sideline as well as Jason's multiple viral moments during his travels to Las Vegas. Jason's wife, Kylie, made a special guest appearance towards the end of the pod, lending her analysis to Jason's many highlights, while Travis delved a little into Kansas City's locker room celebrations.
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5. The Mom & Dad Episode (3.7M views)
Episode title: "Mom and Dad on the Kelce Bowl, raising NFL sons and Kelce Family Secrets"
Publish date: Feb. 6, 2023
Synopsis: Episode No. 26 of the "New Heights" podcast featured a pair of special guests, both of whom share quite a fondness for Jason and Travis: their parents, Donna and Ed.
Donna and Ed Kelce took the sports world by storm ahead of Jason and Travis' head-to-head clash in Super Bowl 57. So it was only appropriate that the sons would bring their parents on for a pre-Kelce Bowl edition of "New Heights."
The 2.5 hour-long episode sees the Kelces discuss all things related to their family, spanning from Jason and Travis' childhood to the present-day. Both parents offer notable tidbits; Donna detailed if she preferred one team — and son — over the other on game day, while Ed proposed that pizza rolls could, in fact, be considered vegetables.
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4. The Julian Edelman Episode (5.1M views)
Episode title: "Julian Edelman on His Brady Relationship, Being Scared of Belichick and Randy Moss' Hot Tub"
Publish date: July 29, 2023
Synopsis: Perhaps surprisingly, Julian Edelman's appearance lands No. 3 in the rankings, garnering more than 5 million viewers on YouTube. Perhaps it's a reflection of the story he discussed on the program; Edelman spilled tea on his retirement plans as well as his relationships with Bill Belichick, Randy Moss and Tom Brady. Edelman also offered an interesting perspective on whether his exploits across 12 seasons in New England was enough to land him enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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3. The Patrick Mahomes Episode (6M views)
Episode title: "Patrick Mahomes on QB Rivals, Brady Advice & Curry Comps"
Publish date: Dec. 1, 2022
Synopsis: Mahomes' 2022 appearance clocks in at No. 2 on the list. He lent his voice to the fabled fast-food burger debate, laying the groundwork for Reid to offer his future contributions.
Mahomes spun plenty of yarn during his near two-hour showcase on the podcast, spilling tales about Reid, Travis and Alex Smith. The then-27-year old also responded to comparisons between himself and basketball titans Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry before explaining, among other things, why Travis is not as good at beer pong as some would expect.
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2. The Kylie Kelce Episode (8.6M views)
Episode title: "Kylie Kelce on life as an NFL spouse, Jason's Tinder Bio, and Setting Up Travis"
Publish date: Sept. 6, 2023
Synopsis: There is no episode that has proven more fruitful to the "New Heights" podcast than its 52nd, the day that Kylie Kelce walked into town. Kylie, Jason's wife, has long been considered a fan favorite. But it wasn't until Sept. 6, 2023 that she appeared on the program, about a year after the podcast first started.
The wait was worth it. Kylie discussed her field hockey dreams, her impression of Travis' romantic life and her thoughts on Jason's Tinder profile. She also detailed her and Jason's legendary proposal, the wonders and horrors of pregnancy and the value of Jason and Travis' podcast.
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1. The Taylor Swift episode (20M+ views)
Episode title: "Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrapping The Eras Tour, and The Life of a Showgirl"
Publish date: August 13, 2025
Synopsis: Travis Kelce's girlfriend and global pop star Taylor Swift joined the "New Heights" podcast for an August 2025 episode, and the numbers are still rolling in for the YouTube views total.
The episode accumulated over 1 million views in the first 15 minutes of being posted, led to a blip that needed to be sorted out by YouTube and reached 8.9 million views in 13 hours, surpassing the previous all-time high in well under a day.
In one of the most public appearances for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift together to date, the pop star joined the Kelce brothers to discuss everything from her relationship with Travis, to her music career and announcing the details of her next album, "The Life of a Showgirl." In fact, the episode was so popular that it set a YouTube record for most concurrent podcast views with 1.3M, according to Pop Crave.
Taylor Swift’s episode of ‘New Heights’ earns the Guinness World Record for most concurrent podcast views on YouTube (1.3M). pic.twitter.com/J4dQ9daNm0
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 26, 2025
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