Taylor Swift Breaks Podcast Records: Surpasses Trump in First-Hour Views on 'New Heights' with Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift broke the record for the most podcast listeners within the first hour of an episode being released, surpassing President Donald Trump. She appeared on the podcast "New Heights," hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce. The episode, which lasted over two hours, went live at 7 p.m. and attracted 1.3 million viewers on YouTube during the first hour after its release. This achievement is significant as Trump previously held the record with 800,000 viewers during an episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" in October 2024. The high influx of viewers caused the "New Heights" episode to crash on YouTube around the 1-hour 44-minute mark.
During the episode, Swift revealed the cover and tracklist of her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl," discussed regaining control of her masters, and talked about her relationship with Travis. This milestone of surpassing Trump in podcast views within the first hour comes after the former president made negative comments about Swift on social media in response to her endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Despite Trump's public disdain for Swift, she has never addressed his comments about her.
In conclusion, Taylor Swift's appearance on the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce broke records for the most podcast listeners within the first hour of an episode's release, surpassing President Donald Trump's previous record. The episode attracted 1.3 million viewers on YouTube and featured discussions about Swift's upcoming album and personal life. This achievement highlights Swift's continued popularity and influence in the entertainment industry.