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Jason Kelce may no longer be blocking defenders, but he’s still stealing scenes. The former Philadelphia Eagles player, now retired after 13 NFL seasons, starred in one of the most talked-about moments on the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce. The reason? His epic—and slightly chaotic—introduction of Taylor Swift as the episode’s main guest.

According to Athlon Sports, the 14-time Grammy-winning singer made her highly anticipated debut on the show, which since 2022 has featured guests like Patrick Mahomes, Rob Gronkowski, Brad Pitt, and Wayne Gretzky. But this time, all eyes were on Taylor Swift, who not only shared stories but also introduced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and showed off a personalized vinyl with her initials.

Between praise and nerves

Jason Kelce took charge of the intro and didn’t hold back. “She’s the most awarded artist in the history of the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards. She has 14 Grammy Awards and is the only artist to win Album of the Year four times…” he shouted with enthusiasm. The clip, shared by New Heights on social media, quickly went viral.

But the best part came afterward. After watching the video, Jason Kelce reacted with honesty: “Man, what a tongue twister!” He admitted he got carried away by the excitement and that introducing Taylor Swift was more intense than he expected. His spontaneity resonated with fans, who celebrated the moment as another example of the charm that’s made the podcast a hit.

IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING

TAYLOR SWIFT. TONIGHT. 7PM ET. pic.twitter.com/RjjaFVaYy3

— New Heights (@newheightshow) August 13, 2025

A standout episode

Taylor Swift’s presence on New Heights strengthened her bond with the Kelce family. But it also confirmed her ability to move naturally in sports spaces. Since her relationship with Travis began. She’s attended games, been a topic on broadcasts, and now shines in podcast format alongside Jason Kelce.

Jason Kelce, for his part, keeps proving that retirement doesn’t mean fading away. His role as host, his humor, and his authenticity keep him relevant in both sports and media. And if this episode made anything clear. It’s that when Taylor Swift enters the scene, even Jason needs to catch his breath—and redo the intro.