Jason and Travis Kelce know "All Too Well" why they scored Podcast of The Year at the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards. 

Notable podcasters flocked to the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas, on Monday night (March 11) to celebrate the rapidly growing medium. iHeartRadio held the star-studded affair to give recognition to the podcast industry, as fans worldwide have resonated with various shows throughout the year. 

Bobbi Althoff's Really Good Podcast won Best Emerging Podcast, Paul Scheer's How Did This Get Made? secured Best TV and Film podcast, and Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay took home Best Sports Podcast. 

In a surprising twist, Jason and Travis clinched the prestigious Podcast of the Year award for their chart-topping show, New Heights. During their acceptance speech, the brothers took a moment to extend heartfelt thanks to their loyal fans and the Swifties, Taylor Swift's powerful fandom. 

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"This is an incredible honor, especially for two jabronies like us," said Jason, 36. "To receive an award like this is beyond humbling, and we would be remiss if we didn't immediately thank all the 92 percenters out there – AKA Swifties – who voted for us to win this award." 

The Chiefs tight end chimed in to praise their listeners. 

"Thank you guys for everything. We truly do have the best fanbase in the entire world," shared Travis in the acceptance speech. "You guys make this show what it is. We truly appreciate it. Thank you again to [the] iHeartPodcast Awards. To the 92 percenters, thank you guys as well." 

The popular podcast is best known for lively debates, NFL insights and also includes a behind-the-scenes look at their brotherly bond. New Heights experienced a spike in viewership when Travis started dating Swift, 34. The outlet quickly became a reliable source for Swifties, looking for Easter eggs, relationship updates, and more Swift content. When the "Love Story" singer and Travis made their romance public in October, they credited the podcast for sparking their connection. 

Kelce was spotted at Swift's Eras Tour over the summer (July 8) at Arrowhead Stadium. Like other fans, Kelce was exchanging friendship bracelets inside the venue. He planned to give Swift a homemade bracelet with his phone number, but it fell through. 

"I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings," Kelce shared on his podcast at the time. "If you're up at Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets, and I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it."

Beyond the glitz of their relationship, Jason reflected on the podcast's transformative impact and how it facilitated more meaningful conversations between him and Travis. 

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"Before this, we would go months on our own deal without talking," Jason previously told the Green Light with Chris Long. "We would text, you would send a funny video or something like that. But truly sit down and talk with him? It would be a long time. Doing this once a week, we're gonna sit down and talk, and we're gonna have very meaningful conversations, fun conversations, and really know where each of us are at in their lives. That's the most fun part about it." 

Fan Of View: Jason and Travis Kelce's shoutout to the Swifties at the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards wasn't just a thank-you—it was a masterstroke in a grand scheme connecting sports, music, and storytelling. Thanks to Swift's magnetic pull, the Kelce brothers suddenly have one foot in the entertainment door, blending their fanbase with hers. This whole scenario might be a brilliantly orchestrated move to merge fandoms. 

Fans can watch and listen to new episodes of the New Heights podcast every Wednesday during the NFL Season. Do you think Jason and Travis deserved the top prize of the night? Let us know by leaving your Fan Of View below. 

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