Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce call Brittany Mahomes ahead of ‘New Heights’ Podcast, new album release

On Wednesday, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce called his wife Brittany after recording Kelce’s podcast “New Heights.” Mahomes said he didn’t get the call himself and was just in the background of FaceTime, claims reports.

Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will be released during Wednesday night’s podcast episode. Mahomes said he’s “super excited” because he knows the effort Swift puts into making albums. He added that the podcast is a great place for Swift to showcase her real self.

Chiefs coach reacts to Swift and Kelce

Chiefs coach Andy Reid joked that he won’t watch the podcast because he’s “really old” and his grandkids will probably watch it. He said he’s happy for Swift and Kelce, calling their relationship “a neat deal” and saying it’s good they care about each other, as stated by Fox News.


On Monday, the Kelce brothers teased a “VERY special guest” for the podcast with only a silhouette image. Fans quickly guessed it was Taylor Swift, and they were right. The episode airs at 7 p.m. ET with Travis and co-host Jason Kelce. This will be Swift’s first interview since being named Time’s Person of the Year in 2023 and after finishing her massive “Eras Tour.”

Swift and Brittany Mahome's friendship and 2024 election tension

As per the Fox News report, Swift and Brittany became friends in 2023 after Swift started dating Travis Kelce. They were seen together at several Chiefs games and sometimes hung out off the field with their partners. Their friendship faced tension during the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Brittany liked a post from Donald Trump on Instagram, while Swift openly endorsed Kamala Harris.

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At the Chiefs’ first game of the season against the Ravens, Brittany and Swift sat in separate suites. This happened because Swift fans circulated screenshots of Brittany’s Trump like, causing backlash online.

After Swift endorsed Harris on Sept. 10, Trump told Fox & Friends he liked Brittany “much better” than Swift. Despite political differences, Swift and Brittany still appeared together occasionally during the last season. In May, Brittany congratulated Swift on winning back ownership of her music, as mentioned in the Fox News report.

The “New Heights” episode will likely discuss Swift’s new album and her creative process. Mahomes expressed excitement about seeing Swift reveal more about her work and personality on the podcast.

FAQs

Q1: Did Taylor Swift call Patrick Mahomes?
No, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce called Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany, and Mahomes was just in the background on FaceTime.

Q2: When will Taylor Swift release her new album?
Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will be released during the Wednesday night episode of the “New Heights” podcast.