Travis and Jason Kelce ‘close in on $100MILLION New Heights deal’ after podcast surged in popularity amid Chiefs star’s Taylor Swift romance
Travis and Jason Kelce are reportedly close to inking a nine-figure deal to pick up their New Heights podcast.
On Tuesday is the Wall Street Journal reported that the Kelce brothers have been in contact with Amazon’s podcast network Wondery about a potential $100 million deal for their weekly show.
Their potentially lucrative deal comes as Alex Cooper is close to landing her own $100 million contract with Sirius for her podcast “Call Her Daddy.”
Trevor Noah is also in talks with Spotify for a deal to stream season 2 of his “What Now” podcast. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan signed a memorable $250 million deal with the platform in 2020 for “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
As the podcast industry continues to grow, Kelces’ podcast has become very successful and has become one of the most listened to sports podcasts on the charts.
Jason and Travis Kelce are reportedly close to closing a $100 million deal for New Heights
The Kelce brothers are apparently in talks with the Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery
The title New Heights is relevant to the band’s rise since the brothers started in 2022. The undeniable success also has to do with Travis’ high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end first publicly discussed his failed attempt to give his number to the pop star on the podcast. Months later, the duo made headlines, with Swift’s cult-like fan base flocking to boost New Heights’ streaming numbers.
While the length of the deal is still unclear, the Kelces are reportedly not far away from getting their wish regarding the price tag.
Since its inception, the podcast has taken many forms, from their usual conference-style format where each brother records from different locations, to face-to-face episodes – including one in a Philadelphia-themed pub in London – and a live show at the University of Cincinnati.
New Heights has achieved tremendous success since its founding in 2022
Travis’ romance with Taylor Swift has played a huge role in the podcast’s success
Meanwhile, Jason, who retired from the NFL in March after 13 seasons, is preparing to join ESPN as an analyst for “Monday Night Countdown.”
On the other hand, Travis is in camp as the Chiefs try to complete a three-peat in February. Off the field, the three-time Super Bowl champion landed a role in the new FX horror series Grotesquerie and is set to host a spinoff of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?