New Heights (podcast)
| New Heights | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce |
| Genre | Sports |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (during NFL season) |
| Production | |
| Production | Wave Sports + Entertainment |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 2022 |
New Heights (or New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce) is a weekly sports podcast podcast hosted by NFL players and brothers Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce. It is produced with Wave Sports + Entertainment. Its name is a nod to the hosts' upbringing in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.[1]
Overview[edit]
The podcast is recorded remotely, with Jason in Philadelphia and Travis in Kansas City.[2][1] During the podcast, the Kelce brothers discuss NFL news, pop culture, and sports headlines as well as each other's football games.[2] 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.[2]
History[edit]
The podcast launched in September 2022.[3][4][1] Within weeks of its launch, New Heights was the most-listened-to sports podcast on Spotify and third-most on Apple podcast sports charts.[5] 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,[6][5] which marked the first time two brothers played against each other in a Super Bowl.[7] The show saw another rise in popularity when Travis Kelce began a romantic relationship with singer Taylor Swift.[8][9][10] The podcast is regularly highlighted on Monday Night Football on ESPN and Sunday Night Football on NBC.[11]
Awards and recognitions[edit]
2022[edit]
- "Sports Podcast of the Year" by Sports Illustrated.[12]
2023[edit]
- Finalist: Shorty Awards (Sports category).[11]
- List: Apple Podcasts “Best Podcasts of 2023” [13]
- List: Spotify “Best Podcasts of 2023” [13]
2024[edit]
- Winner: "Podcast of the Year", iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcast Awards[14]
- Winner: "Best Sports Podcast", The Podcast Academy[15]
- Winner and Audience Honor: Shorty Awards (Sports Podcast category).[13][16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Fedotin, Jeff. "How Travis Kelce And Jason Kelce's New Heights Podcast Comes Together". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ a b c "Wave Sports + Entertainment Presents "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce" a JUKES Original Production Available Now on YouTube and Podcast Platforms". Business Wire. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Blasi, Weston. "Jason and Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast could be in line for $100 million deal, expert says". MarketWatch. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Travis and Jason Kelce Thank '92%ers AKA Swifties' for Voting 'New Heights' Podcast of the Year". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ a b Morgan, Emmanuel (2023-11-20). "Helmets Off, Mics Up: N.F.L. Players Discover the Power of Podcasts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (2023-11-29). "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Dominate the Podcast Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce meet again: How have the brothers fared vs. each other in games?". The New York Times. Nov 18, 2023. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "'Taylor Swift effect' evident in numbers for Kelce brothers' podcast". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Super Bowl 2024: How Taylor Swift has led to even more headlines for Travis and Jason Kelce". BBC Sport. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Carman, Ashley (November 3, 2023). "Taylor Swift Grew Travis Kelce's Podcast by More Than 300,000 People". Bloomberg.
- ^ a b ""New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce" - 15th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (2022-12-28). "Sports Media Awards and Superlatives For 2022". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ a b c "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce - 16th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (2024-03-12). "'New Heights' Podcast, Hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, Wins Top Prize at iHeartPodcast Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Roos, Meghan (2024-03-27). "Jason and Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' Podcast Scores Celebration-Worthy Achievement". Parade. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-23.