On a new episode of the New Heights podcast released Wednesday, NFL star Travis Kelce opened up about his deep admiration for Taylor Swift’s recently re-recorded album Reputation (Taylor’s Version) — especially the revitalized track Look What You Made Me Do. Sitting across from his brother and co-host Jason Kelce, Travis offered an intimate, animated look into how the album has resonated with him on both a personal and emotional level.

Wearing a black Lwood t-shirt and his signature backward cap, Travis looked relaxed yet visibly thrilled as Jason gently teased, “Have you heard the new version of Look What You Made Me Do?” With a laugh and no hesitation, Travis replied, “You heard I’ve been listening to it on repeat all night. I mean, baby, I took that song to a whole new level.”

Travis has long been a fan of Reputation, but the re-release carried new weight. “When Taylor started re-recording her albums to reclaim artistic ownership, I admired her even more,” he said. That admiration turned into awe during a late-night listening session when the new version of the song dropped at midnight. While Taylor was in the studio working on the final mix of another track, Travis found himself in their living room, alone with the music.

“When Look What You Made Me Do came on, I had to get up,” he recalled. “It was electric. The new version is sharper. Her voice — it’s cold, but also in control. It’s not just reactive anymore; it’s empowered.”

Jason, often more grounded in sports talk than pop analysis, nodded in agreement: “I’m not used to that kind of music, but this version really sucked me in.”

A Personal Connection to a Powerful Message

Discussing the track’s themes of vengeance and reclamation, Travis pointed out what makes the song iconic. “What I love about it is that Taylor shows she’s vulnerable — but also so strong that no one can bring her down,” he said. As a public figure familiar with scrutiny, Kelce found unexpected parallels between the music and his own life. “There are moments when you want to scream, ‘I did it because you made me do it.’ That song speaks to that feeling.”

The conversation turned lighthearted when Jason jokingly asked if Taylor had ever sung the infamous line: “I’ve got a list of names and yours is in red, underlined.” Travis burst out laughing: “She didn’t just sing it. She looked right at me and emphasized every word. I was frozen.”

The brothers’ laughter and banter offered listeners a warm glimpse into the playful yet profound relationship between Travis and Taylor.

Behind the Music: Listening, Feeling, and Feedback

Travis also revealed that he was more than just a passive listener during the album’s production. Throughout the process of creating Reputation (Taylor’s Version), Taylor played him early versions of the tracks, eager to hear his feedback.

“She’d try different arrangements and ask me, ‘What do you feel?’ I’m not a producer, but she told me I have an instinct for emotion,” he said. One moment stood out: when Taylor played him the first mix of Look What You Made Me Do and asked, “Do you feel like you’re back in control of your life?” His response was simple, yet powerful: “Exactly. That’s the Taylor everyone should know.”

Jason, visibly moved, responded with surprise: “I didn’t expect you to be that romantic, Trav.”

But Travis corrected him with a laugh: “It’s not romantic. It’s just when you love an artist, you love the way she tells her story.”

A Quiet Night, A Shared Moment

Travis concluded by sharing a peaceful scene: the night Reputation (Taylor’s Version) dropped, he and Taylor sat together on the balcony under dim lights, listening to the entire album. No words, just music — and holding hands.

It was a rare glimpse into the quieter, more reflective side of one of football’s biggest stars — and a touching reminder of the universal power of music to connect, comfort, and reclaim.