Taylor Swift shatters New Heights record with 13 million views, making it the highest viewed episode

Taylor Swift's recent appearance in the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce has amassed 13 million views on Youtube within 24 hours.

Published on: Aug 15, 2025, 15:15:24 IST

By Eshana Saha

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Taylor Swift has set another chart-topping record, but this time in the podcast world!

Taylor Swift's special appearance in the New Heights podcast broke viewership records. (AP)

The Grammy award winner popstar appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, NFL tight end Travis Kelce and his brother and former center, Jason Kelce, and guess what? The episode racked up over 13 million views on Youtube in just 24 hours, making it the show’s most-watched episode ever!

The show’s viewership, which typically hovers around a few hundred thousand views, having never hit the million mark, skyrocketed. Despite being a sports-focused podcast that primarily hosts sports personalities, Taylor's special appearance on New Heights' and the episode's record breaking performance proves the popstar's genre-defying power over her audience. She discussed details about her upcoming album, never-before-heard information about her romance with Kelce, and her emotional reaction to buying back her masters, amongst other things.

She literally broke the internet!

The New Heights livestream amassed a viewership that peaked at 1.3 million concurrent users, at which point the YouTube stream crashed, roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes in. Viewers were perplexed when their screens went blank until the podcast team addressed the issue on X, citing “technical difficulties.” Luckily, the episode was also being streamed on other platforms like Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and Usery, which allowed fans to continue watching. Following Swift’s appearance, the subscriber count also witnessed a jump from 2.85 million to 2.91 million.

Also Read | Taylor Swift compares her romance with Travis Kelce to an 80s romance movie: 'I wanna date you!'

Album reveal

The ‘Tortured Poets Department’ singer announced her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, allowing fans a first look at the complete tracklist, containing 12 songs, one of which features Sabrina Carpenter, along with multiple deluxe editions featuring alternate cover arts. The album is set to release on 3 October. She also mentioned that there will not be any extra deluxe tracks.

“I wanted melodies that were so infectious that you were almost angry at it and lyrics that are just as vivid, but crisp and focused and completely intentional. It comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life,” Taylor described her vision.

Also Read | Taylor Swift new album: Full list of all tracks in The Life Of A Showgirl - feat Sabrina Carpenter

Safe to say, Ms Swift is taking us on another exhilarating ride through her poignant storytelling and catchy melodies, which will undoubtedly break multiple records, starting with the New Heights podcast.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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