Travis and Jason Kelce Dissect Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”: The Kelce Family’s Favorite Tracks, and Taylor’s Exclusive Interview with Kylie! 

In an energetic and revealing episode of their “New Heights” podcast, the Kelce brothers—Travis and Jason—gave fans a hilarious and insightful look into their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s blockbuster new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Not only did they share their personal favorite songs, but they also revealed the opinion of Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce. Adding to the excitement, Taylor Swift herself had a warm, intimate conversation on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, featuring adorable moments with her nieces.

The Kelce Brothers Break Down “The Life of a Showgirl”

Jason Kelce kicked off the discussion by asking Travis about his favorite track after the first listen: “Opalite.” Travis explained that “Opalite” has a rhythm that “makes my body like do this kind of like bob to it.” He described the song as “fun” and “tremendous.” When asked if any song had grown on him after a few listens, Travis immediately named “Wish List.” He gave special credit to Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, for turning him onto the track: “That’s the one for me. And really I credit that with Kylie. She that was her favorite like right from the get-go.” Jason agreed, admitting Kylie is “smarter than all of us” and affirming “Wish List” is a “really good, it’s really well done” song. Travis shared that he listened to it while reading the lyrics, a habit he has to fully absorb the meaning. He praised the “fantastic” and “clever” sentiment and how it “talks about like what life really is about and like what relationships are really about.”

Travis also mentioned the song “Honey,” noting that while Kylie typically dislikes pet names, she loves “Honey” for how it flips the meaning of nicknames. “Pet names can be very condescending,” Travis said, but “Honey” “hits the nail on the head” about why it feels different “when somebody that loves you” calls you by that name.

Jason also offered his list of favorites. His top two songs right off the bat were “Opalite” and “Eldest Daughter.” He was drawn to “Opalite” for its upbeat, “Christmassy” vibe that brings a feeling of joy when things aren’t going right. As a “sucker for a ballad,” Jason found that “the expression in that song and the sentiment behind it is beautiful” in “Eldest Daughter.” His other top picks included “Fate of Ophelia,” “The Life of a Showgirl,” and “Actually Romantic,” which he described as having an “alternative rock like it feels 90s to me a little bit” sound.

Travis Kelce Praises Taylor Swift and the New Album

Travis didn’t hide his admiration for his fiancée, gushing, “She’s done it. She’s done it again.” He expressed his joy in seeing everyone’s reactions and how Taylor has “looked amazing, sound amazing” during her press appearances. Travis was particularly impressed that Taylor wrote the album while on her European tour. He proudly stated he’s “just the lucky man that gets to be the support system for Taylor” as she releases one of the greatest albums.

When Jason asked what it was like hearing early demos of the songs, Travis confirmed he had heard stripped-down versions: “Oh yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 100%.” He praised the production and mastering process, noting the significant evolution “from the first version versus like the final version.”

Jason also brought up the song “Wood,” which is widely interpreted as being about Travis with its “Redwood Tree” lyric, leading Travis to joke with Jason, “I think you’re not understanding the song.” While Travis remained humble, Jason insisted, “You are a main creative muse to this whole thing happening.” Travis humbly replied that he’s just “the lucky man” who gets to witness Taylor’s hard work.

An Intimate Conversation on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” Podcast

Travis Kelce also confirmed that Taylor Swift would be a “special guest” on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. The segment was billed as an intimate conversation between “America’s two hottest sisters-in-law,” where Taylor and Kylie discuss the new album, life after Travis’s proposal, and future plans, including her wedding.

The interview began warmly until Taylor’s nieces—Wyatt, Elliot, and Benith—interrupted with calls of “Auntie Tay!” and “Hi Uncle Trav!” The girls were eager to see and talk to their aunt, especially Wyatt, who shouted into the microphone, “We miss you Mommy! Finley misses you too!” The atmosphere became so joyfully chaotic that Kylie had to pause the recording. Taylor happily embraced the interruption, promising bedtime stories and extra cookies.

During their chat, Taylor shared that releasing an album feels “a little surreal,” comparing it to “setting a bunch of tiny paper lanterns on a river and hoping the current is friendly.” She described her post-engagement life as “less overnight fairy tale, more tiny permanent sleepover with the most loyal teammate.” Taylor also revealed that she and Travis are leaning towards an “intimate and intentionally joyful” wedding, focusing on family and music, complete with a long playlist of “songs that make my dad cry.”

When Kylie asked about balancing two public careers, Taylor stressed the importance of “sacred boundaries,” with designated “public zone, family zone, and absolutely unrecordable living room doing the dinosaur dance zone.” She also offered advice for newly engaged couples: “keep curiosity,” “ask one another small weird questions every week,” and “prioritize ridiculous dates” to never forget how to have fun.

Overall, the Kelce family has clearly embraced their role as Taylor Swift’s biggest fans, championing “The Life of a Showgirl” with genuine warmth and authentic moments shared across their platforms.