Travis Kelce has a simple plan for the next big New Heights live event: ask his wife, Taylor Swift, for help. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made the comment during the Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 episode of the podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce, after Jason asked a pointed question about building a stage for future tailgate events.
The exchange happened while the brothers reviewed their recent New Heights Tailgate in Philadelphia, which took place ahead of the Eagles-Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2026. That event, held at Lincoln Financial Field, featured a stage that Jason said made a major difference for fans watching the activities.
“I’ll see what my wife can cook up,” Travis said with a laugh, referring to Swift’s well-known experience with large-scale concert stages and production teams.
Jason Kelce Asks the Key Question
The conversation started because Jason, 39, wanted to understand why the Philadelphia tailgate worked better than earlier versions in Kansas City and Philadelphia. He praised the event as the “best tailgate we’ve done,” and he credited the stage for much of that success.
“What we’ve struggled with a little bit in [Kansas City] and doing it in Philly last year, is it’s hard to do some type of event when you can’t like, see what’s happening, right?” Jason explained on the podcast.
Jason recalled that belly bucking at a previous tailgate was difficult for fans to watch because there were no bleachers and no elevated platform. The stage changed that in Philadelphia, where the event included sumo wrestling, hobby horsing, and plenty of beer.
“The stage made a huge impact.”
— Jason Kelce
With plans to bring the New Heights Tailgate back to Kansas City and other NFL cities, Jason said the stage is not optional. Most tailgates do not have a built-in stage, so he floated the idea of building one. That is when he turned to his younger brother with a joking question.
“Do you know anyone who knows anything about stages?”
— Jason Kelce
Travis played the straight man perfectly. “Uh yeah, I actually do,” he replied, as both brothers laughed.
The Meaning Behind Travis Kelce’s Line
Travis’s comment about seeing what his wife “can cook up” is a lighthearted reference to Swift’s touring experience. Swift, 36, has headlined stadium tours with complex stage designs, and her production team is accustomed to working at a scale far beyond a tailgate.
The joke landed because the New Heights audience knows Swift is not just a pop star but also a familiar presence around the podcast. She made her first-ever podcast appearance on New Heights in August 2025, and that episode became the show’s most-viewed episode.
During that episode, Swift talked about buying back the rights to her music catalog, her relationship with Travis, and her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The appearance drew 1.3 million concurrent livestream viewers, a record for a podcast on YouTube, and the video passed 10 million views within hours of release.
Taylor Swift’s Record-Setting Podcast Debut
The August 13, 2025 episode set a new benchmark for New Heights. Within 12 hours, the video reached 8.7 million views, and within 17 hours, it crossed 10 million views, making it the most-watched episode in the podcast’s history at that time.
Swift’s appearance also played a role in the couple’s engagement. During an October 2025 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Swift revealed that Travis arranged his proposal while they were filming the podcast episode at his Kansas City home.
The couple married on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, and Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, confirmed the marriage to multiple outlets.
The Philadelphia Tailgate That Started the Conversation
The Nov. 9, 2026 tailgate in Philadelphia was not a small gathering. It featured a sumo wrestling tournament for both men and women, with winners receiving a $5,000 prize. The event also included hobby horsing, where participants rode a horse-headed eagle around a circuit.
Jason attended the tailgate along with podcast producers Jake Chatzky and Brandon Borders. The brothers discussed the event on the Nov. 11 episode and compared it with earlier tailgates that lacked proper viewing areas.
The stage allowed fans to see the competitions clearly, which Jason said was a major improvement. He wants to recreate that setup as the New Heights Tailgate travels to other NFL cities.
What Swift’s Involvement Would Mean for Future Events
Travis’s offer does not mean Swift will personally design stages for future tailgates. The comment was a playful suggestion that her team might be able to help with the kind of large-scale production that a traveling tailgate would need.
Still, the idea fits the pattern of Swift’s involvement in New Heights events. She appeared in a surprise video during the New Heights Live show in Los Angeles on June 15, 2026, where she was shown playfully feeding Travis while making airplane noises. The clip became one of the biggest talking points of the night.
Swift also made a surprise cameo at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles during that live show, even though she was not in the room. The moment drew the loudest cheer of the evening, according to The New York Post.
Those moments show that Swift’s presence, even in pre-recorded or indirect form, adds significant value to New Heights events. A future tailgate with stage help from her production team would likely draw even more attention.
The Kelce Brothers’ Growing Live Event Business
The New Heights podcast has moved well beyond a weekly conversation about football. The Kelce brothers now host live shows and tailgate events in multiple cities, and the Philadelphia tailgate was part of that expansion.
Jason Kelce, who retired from the NFL after the 2023 season, has become a central figure in the live events. Travis Kelce remains active with the Kansas City Chiefs while co-hosting the podcast during the NFL season.
The Nov. 11 episode also covered football topics, including the Chiefs’ trade for wide receiver Josh Downs. The brothers recorded the episode on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and learned about the trade while recording, which added a live reaction element to the show.
A Simple Joke With Real Implications
Travis’s “cook up” comment was delivered as a joke, but it points to a real logistical challenge for the New Heights live events. A traveling tailgate needs a stage that can be assembled in parking lots and open spaces, and that is not a small request.
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Jason’s suggestion that they “maybe build our own” stage reflects how the brothers are thinking about the future of their live events. Swift’s production experience could provide a blueprint, even if her team does not actually build the stage.
For now, the comment stands as a funny moment between two brothers and a nod to the resources that come with being married to one of the world’s biggest pop stars.
“I’ll see what my wife can cook up.”
— Travis Kelce
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