Taylor Swift made her first appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, giving fans an inside look at her connection with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and introducing the term “92 percenters.” The nickname refers to the Kelce brothers’ most loyal listeners and comes from a previous episode where Jason Kelce explained that a quarterback sneak “works 92 percent of the time.” The phrase became a fan badge for the podcast.
During the episode, Travis credited Swift’s Eras Tour for sparking their connection. He said that attending her show made him so curious about her that he felt compelled to share his thoughts on the podcast. Jason teased Travis about learning the word “engulfed” from talking about Taylor. Swift also shared her early impression of Travis, highlighting that he’s kept the same friends since childhood, describing them as loyal and funny.
Swift addressed a circulating rumor that she secretly played the bear in Happy Gilmore 2, which attacks Kelce’s character while covered in honey and wearing an apron. She laughed off the speculation, saying wild tabloid stories no longer surprise her, and praised the actual performer for their performance. Travis Kelce also appeared in the film as “The Waiter,” sharing a scene with Bad Bunny, and director Adam Sandler called him “funny as hell.”
The podcast also served as the platform for Swift to announce her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which she recorded during breaks on her Eras Tour. She described the album as inspired by her off-stage experiences and featuring an orange-themed aesthetic. Swift also shared lighter personal updates, including her love for baking sourdough and adopting otters, giving fans a rare glimpse into her everyday life.
