Jason Kelce has opened up about his now-famous interview with Taylor Swift, crediting the global superstar for making the conversation feel so effortless that success seemed guaranteed.
The Record-Breaking Podcast Appearance
The Kelce brothers sent the internet into a frenzy back in August when Swift made a special appearance on their New Heights podcast to announce the release of her most recent record, The Life of a Showgirl. Jason Kelce admitted he was aware of the extra scrutiny that came with interviewing one of the world's biggest artists, but any nerves were quickly dispelled by Swift's approachable nature.
Jason won particular praise for his flamboyant introduction, where he enthusiastically referenced numerous highlights from Swift's career before dramatically screaming her name. The singer's immediate reaction was one of delighted surprise, exclaiming: 'That intro, Jason! Oh my god! Thank you for screaming for like 47 seconds, that was so nice!'
Behind the Scenes of a Viral Moment
Discussing the interview on Monday's bonus episode of New Heights with friends of Swift, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, Jason was quick to share the credit. 'We have a great editing team. They're very good,' he remarked modestly.
When Andrews told the Philadelphia Eagles legend that he had 'crushed' the interview, Jason responded with characteristic humility. 'I think anybody could have done a good job interviewing Taylor,' he stated. 'She was fantastic and I don't know, I appreciate you saying that. It was a lot of fun putting that interview together. I'm terrible. I can't interview anybody. I flip over my words. I stumble, but that was a fun one for sure.'
The Aftermath and Future Plans
Three months later, the interview's impact is undeniable, having racked up an astonishing 24 million views on YouTube and setting a world record for the podcast.
The personal connection forged during that episode has blossomed, with Swift recently cheering on Travis and the Chiefs to a crucial 23-20 victory against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium. It later emerged that Travis Kelce was planning to propose to Swift after the podcast recording, and now fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating a wedding, believed to be set at Swift's Rhode Island mansion.
For now, however, Thanksgiving celebrations will be delayed for the power couple. The Chiefs, now 6-5 after beating the Colts, are heading to Dallas for a holiday game against the 5-5-1 Cowboys in another crucial match they cannot afford to lose.
