Travis Kelce continues to thrive beyond the gridiron as the Kansas City Chiefs open training camp in 2026.
The tight end has enjoyed a series of high-profile off-field successes in recent months. He married singer Taylor Swift in a ceremony his sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, described as an “absolutely magical” evening at Madison Square Garden.
Kelce also became an investor and strategic partner with Sleep Number. He signed on as a brand ambassador for Six Flags. In April, Tommy Hilfiger named the 36-year-old its new global ambassador.
Through it all, Kelce has kept up his role as co-host of the “New Heights” podcast alongside his older brother, Jason Kelce. The show launched in 2022 and quickly gained a large following. The brothers later reached a deal with Amazon’s Wondery valued at more than $100 million in August 2024.
The podcast’s financial performance remains strong. Forbes released its ranking of the highest-paid podcasters of 2026 on July 30. “New Heights” placed seventh overall after earning $35 million between June 2025 and June 2026.
Joe Rogan topped the list with $82 million. Coogan & Hays followed with $70 million. Steven Bartlett ranked third with “The Diary of a CEO.”
The Kelce brothers also co-own Garage Beer. Jason signed a three-year, $24 million broadcasting contract with ESPN after retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Travis recently agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Chiefs that is widely viewed as his final NFL season.
“New Heights” earned a place in the Guinness World Records after an appearance by Taylor Swift. The show’s official X account posted on Aug. 26, 2025: “NEW NEWS… we’re officially Guinness World Record holders.”
Guinness World Records reported that the episode drew 1.3 million concurrent views on YouTube on Aug. 13, the most for a podcast on the platform. The installment, titled “Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrapping The Eras Tour, and The Life of a Showgirl,” has since surpassed 20 million views.
“The two-hour long episode was a real rarity for fans. It’s been years since Taylor has sat down for an interview this in-depth,” Guinness stated.
Fans noted the concurrent viewership total of 1.3 million aligned with Swift’s lucky number of 13. After the recording session ended, Kelce proposed in the backyard of his Missouri home. The couple waited two weeks before sharing the news publicly.
Reflecting on the episode earlier this month, Kelce said: “Starting it with Taylor, pretty epic. During that recording the entire time, I’m planning, like, I’m gonna ask this woman to marry me after.” He described the episode as “one to remember.”
Guests on “New Heights” over the past season have included Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves, George Clooney, Tina Fey, Rory McIlroy, Prince William, Charlize Theron, Caitlin Clark and Allen Iverson.
