New Heights
| New Heights | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Jason and Travis Kelce |
| Genre | Sports |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (during NFL season) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Production | Wave Sports + Entertainment |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 8, 2022 – Present |
New Heights (also referred to as New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce) is a weekly sports podcast hosted by brothers Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. It is produced with Wave Sports + Entertainment. Its name is a nod to the hosts' upbringing in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.[1] In August 2024, the podcast signed a deal with Amazon for more than $100 million.[2]
During the podcast, the brothers discuss sports news and headlines as well as their personal lives. They also feature special guests periodically, including athletes and Hollywood celebrities.
Overview
[edit]The podcast is recorded remotely, with Jason in Philadelphia and Travis in Kansas City.[3][1] During the podcast, the Kelce brothers discuss NFL news, pop culture, and sports headlines as well as each other's football games.[3] 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.[3]
History
[edit]The podcast launched in September 8, 2022.[4][5][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.[6] 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,[7][6] which marked the first time two brothers played against each other in a Super Bowl.[8] The show saw another rise in popularity when Travis Kelce began a romantic relationship with singer Taylor Swift.[9][10][11] The podcast is regularly highlighted on Monday Night Football on ESPN and Sunday Night Football on NBC.[12]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]2022
[edit]- "Sports Podcast of the Year" by Sports Illustrated.[13]
2023
[edit]- Finalist: Shorty Awards (Sports category).[12]
- List: Apple Podcasts "Best Podcasts of 2023" [14]
- List: Spotify "Best Podcasts of 2023" [14]
2024
[edit]- Winner: "Podcast of the Year", iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcast Awards[15]
- Winner: "Best Sports Podcast", The Podcast Academy[16]
- Winner and Audience Honor: Shorty Awards (Sports Podcast category).[14][17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fedotin, Jeff. "How Travis Kelce And Jason Kelce's New Heights Podcast Comes Together". Forbes. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Steele, Anne (August 27, 2024). "Kelce Brothers Sign Amazon Podcast Deal Worth More Than $100 Million". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ 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. September 8, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Blasi, Weston. "Jason and Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast could be in line for $100 million deal, expert says". MarketWatch. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Travis and Jason Kelce Thank '92%ers AKA Swifties' for Voting 'New Heights' Podcast of the Year". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Morgan, Emmanuel (November 20, 2023). "Helmets Off, Mics Up: N.F.L. Players Discover the Power of Podcasts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (November 29, 2023). "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Dominate the Podcast Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce meet again: How have the brothers fared vs. each other in games?". The New York Times. November 18, 2023. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Taylor Swift effect' evident in numbers for Kelce brothers' podcast". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. March 25, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Super Bowl 2024: How Taylor Swift has led to even more headlines for Travis and Jason Kelce". BBC Sport. February 9, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ 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 May 19, 2024.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (December 28, 2022). "Sports Media Awards and Superlatives For 2022". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce - 16th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (March 12, 2024). "'New Heights' Podcast, Hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, Wins Top Prize at iHeartPodcast Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Roos, Meghan (March 27, 2024). "Jason and Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' Podcast Scores Celebration-Worthy Achievement". Parade. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
