New Heights (podcast)

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New Heights
Presentation
Hosted by Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce
GenreSports
Language English
UpdatesWeekly (during NFL season)
Production
ProductionWave Sports + Entertainment
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 2022

New Heights (also referred to as New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce) is a weekly sports podcast hosted by brothers Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. It is produced with Wave Sports + Entertainment. Its name is a nod to the hosts' upbringing in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. [1]

Contents

During the podcast, the brothers discuss sports news and headlines as well as their personal lives. They also feature special guests periodically, including athletes and Hollywood celebrities.

Overview

The podcast is recorded remotely, with Jason in Philadelphia and Travis in Kansas City. [2] [1] During the podcast, the Kelce brothers discuss NFL news, pop culture, and sports headlines as well as each other's football games. [2] The show has featured guests including NFL players, celebrities, and members of the Kelce family. The podcast is released in video form on YouTube and audio form on major podcast platforms. [2]

History

The podcast launched in September 2022. [3] [4] [1] Within weeks of its launch, New Heights was the most-listened-to sports podcast on Spotify and third-most on Apple podcast sports charts. [5] In January 2023, the podcast experienced a rise in popularity when Travis and Jason were set to face off in Super Bowl LVII the following month, [6] [5] which marked the first time two brothers played against each other in a Super Bowl. [7] The show saw another rise in popularity when Travis Kelce began a romantic relationship with singer Taylor Swift. [8] [9] [10] The podcast is regularly highlighted on Monday Night Football on ESPN and Sunday Night Football on NBC. [11]

Awards and recognitions

2022

2023

2024

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