Feb 2, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Jason Kelce on the ESPN postseason countdown set during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-921783 ORIG FILE ID: 20250202_tcs_al2_193.jpg

The podcast of the year took place on Wednesday night as Taylor Swift appeared on New Heights for the most in-depth interview the singer has conducted in years. It was clear that the 14-time Grammy winner chose this outlet for this particular interview because she felt comfortable with the hosts and the format. Swift has been dating Travis Kelce for two years, and it was Kelce's podcast with his brother, Jason, that jumpstarted their relationship.

The two hour episode amassed over 8.6 million views in just 12 hours of it being live, and the interview covers everything from Travis and Taylor's relationship, her new love for football, her obsession with baking bread, her family's health and -- of course -- Swift's new album.

While the announcement of Swift's 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, was the driving topic for the interview, it wasn't the lone discussion item. Throughout the entire flow of the episode, Jason Kelce served as an incredible host. The former Philadelphia Eagle asked thoughtful questions, seamlessly flowing between topics and hitting on questions that Swifties have been dying to ask for years.

Jason and Taylor have an obvious camaraderie, and the friendship between the two made it all more relaxed. It felt more like viewers were grabbing a beer with their pals than watching an interview. Viewers online were appreciative of Jason's hosting skills, sending lots of compliments his way.

Do you think the Super Bowl winning center ever would have assumed he would be compared to Barbara Walters? Add it to the resume.

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