On Aug. 13, 2025, Taylor Swift made her highly anticipated debut on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast, delivering a heartfelt, playful, and emotionally charged episode. She used the platform to reveal her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and October 3 release date. The atmosphere between Travis Kelce and Swift was warm and affectionate, filled with shared laughs, PDA (including a sweet kiss toward the end), and genuine admiration. Here’s what a body language expert said about the couple’s interactions that have Swifties swooning.

Taylor Swift’s body language with Travis Kelce on his ‘New Heights’ podcast showed vulnerability, an expert says

During the New Heights episode, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s chemistry was impossible to miss, turning what could have been a straightforward interview into a lively, flirt-filled exchange. They teased each other with an ease that spoke to their deep comfort, from Swift poking fun at Travis’ failed “friendship bracelet” move to Travis grinning every time she addressed him directly. At moments, their banter felt like an inside joke the audience was lucky to overhear. They exchanged playful nudges, knowing glances, and subtle hand touches.

Body language expert Owain Flanders spoke to VegasSlotsOnline about the authenticity and comfort that Swift exuded while with her NFL boyfriend.

“Taylor Swift’s body language throughout this episode showed how comfortable she felt, allowing her to open up and be vulnerable, as well as playful, romantic, and entirely authentic,” Flanders stated. “Every glance, gesture, and touch painted a story stronger than any headline.”

Flanders noted that Swift and Travis’ physical touch throughout the episode served as a “continuous comfort anchor,” showing their emotional security. The couple frequently shared smiles, made eye contact, and mirrored postures as they told stories. Fans particularly loved it when Travis hyped up Swift as a fantastic songwriter and athlete. While Jason Kelce was present, it felt like the couple was in a room alone.

“This wasn’t just Taylor doing a promotional interview — it was Taylor being herself,” Flander continued. “Each gesture, from the hand-holding anchor to the hand kiss and tender listening posture, spoke of security, closeness, and emotional honesty. You don’t need words when every move says, ‘I’m grounded, I’m connected, I’m safe.’”

Taylor Swift explained the life-changing moment that Travis Kelce was there for

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s appearance on the New Heights podcast gave Swifties more insight into their private romance. Swift detailed the emotional moment when she learned that she received the rights to her music.

According to Swift, her mom, Andrea, and her brother, Austin, met with Shamrock Capital to discuss how they owned the rights to the music. “They sat down with Shamrock Capital and told them what this meant to me,” Swift said on the podcast.

“We were in Kansas City, and I get a call from my mom and she’s like, ‘We got your music,’” the singer continued, noting that she dropped to the floor and sobbed at the news. “I just very dramatically hit the floor, for real.”

Travis was playing video games when Swift got the news.

“He puts his headset down. He’s like, ‘Guys, I gotta go,’” she continued. “I think you thought something was wrong. I was like, ‘I got my music back,’ and then just start absolutely heaving.”

The ‘New Heights’ episode is well-received by outsiders

Swifties adored Taylor Swift’s appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast. And others seemed to love seeing their connection as well. Redditors on the SwiftlyNeutral subreddit also mentioned how they enjoyed seeing this side of Swift.

“I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as I did; it was nice to see her being more authentic,” one Reddit user wrote. “They make an odd couple, but weirdly, it seems to work out. I love how respectful he is of her career and how he always encourages her and compliments her. He’s really in tune with her emotions, and she gets to be silly with him. Good for her, I’m glad she’s happy.”

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