New Heights Explained

New Heights
Hosting:Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce
Genre:Sports
Language:English
Updates:Weekly (during NFL season)
Production: Wave Sports + Entertainment
Began:September 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] In August 2024, the podcast signed a deal with Amazon for more than $100 million.[2]

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.[3] During the podcast, the Kelce brothers discuss NFL news, pop culture, and sports headlines as well as each other's football games. 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.

History

The podcast launched in September 2022.[4] [5] Within weeks of its launch, New Heights was the most-listened-to sports podcast on Spotify and third-most on Apple podcast sports charts.[6] 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,[7] which marked the first time two brothers played against each other in a Super Bowl.[8] The show saw another rise in popularity when Travis Kelce began a romantic relationship with singer Taylor Swift.[9] [10] [11] The podcast is regularly highlighted on Monday Night Football on ESPN and Sunday Night Football on NBC.[12]

Awards and recognitions

2022

2023

2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fedotin . Jeff . How Travis Kelce And Jason Kelce’s New Heights Podcast Comes Together . May 19, 2024 . Forbes . en.
  2. Web site: Steele . Anne . August 27, 2024 . Kelce Brothers Sign Amazon Podcast Deal Worth More Than $100 Million . The Wall Street Journal.
  3. Web site: September 8, 2022 . Wave Sports + Entertainment Presents “New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce” a JUKES Original Production Available Now on YouTube and Podcast Platforms . May 20, 2024 . Business Wire . en.
  4. News: Blasi . Weston . Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast could be in line for $100 million deal, expert says . May 23, 2024 . MarketWatch . en-US.
  5. Web site: Travis and Jason Kelce Thank ‘92%ers AKA Swifties’ for Voting 'New Heights' Podcast of the Year . May 23, 2024 . Peoplemag . en.
  6. News: Morgan . Emmanuel . November 20, 2023 . Helmets Off, Mics Up: N.F.L. Players Discover the Power of Podcasts . May 19, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  7. Web site: Traina . Jimmy . November 29, 2023 . Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Dominate the Podcast Game . May 23, 2024 . Sports Illustrated . en-us.
  8. News: November 18, 2023 . Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce meet again: How have the brothers fared vs. each other in games? . May 19, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: March 25, 2024 . 'Taylor Swift effect' evident in numbers for Kelce brothers' podcast . May 22, 2024 . www.sportsbusinessjournal.com . en.
  10. News: February 9, 2024 . Super Bowl 2024: How Taylor Swift has led to even more headlines for Travis and Jason Kelce . May 22, 2024 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  11. News: Carman . Ashley . November 3, 2023 . Taylor Swift Grew Travis Kelce’s Podcast by More Than 300,000 People . Bloomberg.
  12. Web site: "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce" - 15th Shorty Awards . May 19, 2024 . shortyawards.com.
  13. Web site: Traina . Jimmy . December 28, 2022 . Sports Media Awards and Superlatives For 2022 . May 19, 2024 . Sports Illustrated . en-us.
  14. Web site: New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce - 16th Shorty Awards . May 20, 2024 . shortyawards.com.
  15. Web site: Huston . Caitlin . March 12, 2024 . ‘New Heights’ Podcast, Hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, Wins Top Prize at iHeartPodcast Awards . May 19, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  16. Web site: Roos . Meghan . March 27, 2024 . Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast Scores Celebration-Worthy Achievement . May 20, 2024 . Parade . en.
  17. Web site: Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards . May 23, 2024 . shortyawards.com.

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