Caitlin Clark has turned her admiration for Taylor Swift into a genuine friendship as the singer prepares to make her podcast debut. On Wednesday, Swift is set to appear on New Heights, a podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce, where she will discuss her upcoming 12th album. This milestone has inspired Clark to share her excitement with fellow Swift fans, known as Swifties, particularly highlighting the expected social media buzz.
Clark’s anticipation was clear when she posted on X,
“Are we sure YouTube isn’t going to crash tonight?”
referring to the episode’s video release on YouTube along with availability on all major audio streaming platforms.
A Longtime Superfan’s Journey to Friendship and Public Recognition
Clark’s appreciation for Swift dates back to her early days with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Their paths came close on several occasions, including the 2023 Christmas Day NFL game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs, where Clark joked that Swift was
“a couple tiers above my level.”
The relationship grew over time, marked by Clark’s VIP invitation to Swift’s Eras Tour stop at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in November 2024. Only two months later, the basketball star shared a moment of closeness with Swift, sitting next to her and exchanging hugs at a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans.
Caitlin Clark’s Widespread Popularity Extends Beyond the Court
As Clark’s influence has expanded throughout basketball and popular culture, many have drawn parallels between her rising fame and Swift’s established superstar status. Despite a recent hiatus from playing with the Indiana Fever, Clark remains a beloved figure among fans. A viral clip from Yahoo Sports highlights this, showing Clark receiving a warm welcome from the crowd at Crypto.com Arena while watching the Fever face off against the LA Sparks.
Although the crowd cheered Clark’s presence, the Sparks defeated the Fever 100-91 on that night, much to her visible disappointment.
Anticipation Builds for the Taylor Swift Podcast and Its Impact
Swift’s first appearance on New Heights marks an important moment in her career, promising to generate significant attention from fans and the media alike. With Caitlin Clark openly embracing her role within the Taylor Swift community, the combined fandom excitement is poised to create a notable cultural moment on YouTube and beyond.
The podcast’s release may also deepen public interest in Clark’s crossover appeal as both a sports figure and an engaged fan of one of the world’s biggest music icons.