2025’s ‘New Heights’ big guests: Taylor Swift and more

Travis Kelce again Jason KelceThe “New Heights” podcast just got bigger and better in 2025, thanks to an impressive lineup of A-list guests.

Throughout the year, the brothers and their partners have shown that they can go beyond locker room conversations and hold their own with Hollywood’s biggest stars. In September, Leonardo DiCaprio again Benicio del Toro come and talk about their film One Battle After Another, which Jason still didn’t believe even after the episode aired.

“It’s too deep for us, but it was a pleasure to talk to them about the industry and their film One Battle After Another which comes out on Friday. Lenny and Benny were amazing!” Jason wrote about X in response to fans’ compliments about the interview.

Of course, the Kelces had already broken the Internet by then. In August, Taylor Swift made her first appearance on “New Heights” since dating Travis in 2023. Kylie Kelceas they are watched more. Some fans even crowned Jason as the modern Barbara Walters with his expertly researched questions.

“We have a great crew of editors, they’re great,” Jason teased on a November episode of “New Heights” while reflecting on the crowdfunding conversation. “I think anybody would have done a good job interviewing Taylor. He was great. … It was great fun. I’m terrible.”

Before another year of “New Heights” begins, take a look back at some of the podcast’s biggest celebrity guests from 2025:

Taylor Swift

The pop star’s first appearance on the Kelce brothers’ podcast was the biggest event for Swifties all summer — until Swift announced her engagement to Travis weeks later. During the August episode, Swift revealed the cover of her 2025 album, A Showgirl’s Lifeand shared details about the early days of her romance with Travis. As of December, the episode has more than 24 million views on YouTube and has given Swift’s devoted fans plenty of new material to dig into.

Miles Teller

A close friend of Travis and Jason – and a longtime fan of the Philadelphia Eagles – Miles Teller joined the podcast in November to promote his rom-com Forever. Not only did Teller share the lessons he learned Top shot a legend Tom Cruisebut he was also visited by Jason’s daughters on camera.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro

In one of the most unexpected crossovers of the year, the A-list duo performed “New Heights” in September on their press tour for One Battle After Another. DiCaprio and del Toro look back on their “Welcome to Hollywood” moments, and The Titanic The actress even revealed that she was told her name was “too racist” when she started her acting career.

George Clooney

Fans learned in December that the Venn diagram in between George Clooney and Kelce is closer to the circle than most would expect. From their Cincinnati Bearcat to their friendship Adam Sandlerthese three have a lot in common. Clooney’s interview also sparked a lot of discussion about marital strife – Travis saying he has “never” fought with Swift in more than two years together.

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson

In November, the “New Heights” panelists had some listeners believe Swift was returning to the podcast to discuss a collaboration with Kylie — but another powerful duo appeared in their place. As well as sharing their worst experiences on screen, sportscasters (and famous Swifties) Erin Andrews again Charissa Thompson I couldn’t let the episode end without giving Travis’ fiancee the shout out she deserves for introducing a new audience to the NFL.

Keanu Reeves

Not only did Reeves appear in a full episode in October, but he also joined Jason and Travis in their “New Heights Film Club” to rewatch his classic sports movie. The successors 25 years after its release.

Caitlin Clark

Travis and Jason started the year 2025 with WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clarkwho could not resist recommending his knowledge to one of Swift’s The Eras Tour shows in Indianapolis. Clark also assured the audience that he did not join the Chiefs team because Swift started dating Travis, saying, “I was there before Patrick. [Mahomes] and Travis.”

Ben Affleck

It’s no coincidence that this episode started with a Dunkin’ plug. When Ben Affleck thrown by the podcast in April, he spilled the secrets about Accountant 2 and his love for Boston sports before admitting he’s seen enough footage Matt Damon‘s abs for life.

Jason Sudeikis

In March, Jason Sudeikis he released the news that Ted Lasso is officially returning for season 4 — and “New Heights” was obviously the perfect place to make the announcement. Sudeikis also looked back at his favorite Saturday Night Live drawings, a meeting of his experience Paul McCartney and how he became a big fan of the Chiefs.

Eli and Peyton Manning

Kelces cried during Super Bowl weekend in February with another couple of NFL kids. Eli again Peyton Manning they shared advice for young players and debated which one of them would be the best in the hypothetical “Manning Bowl,” with Jason joking that playing his brother in the 2023 Super Bowl was “too bad.”

Paul Rudd

The brothers ended the year 2025 on a high note with the return of their first celebrity, who is a loyal Chiefs fan. During the wonderful December episode, Paul Rudd he answered the questions as his own The python the costar Jack Black he looked back on the worst test of his career and built a complete dream team, proving that he knows football.