Jason and Travis Kelce have done well financially in the NFL. Travis Kelce recently signed a two-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth over $34 million. In Jason Kelce’s final season with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring, he earned over $14 million.
Who would have thought you could actually make money podcasting?
The Kelce brothers have signed a new deal with Amazon’s Wondery to distribute their “New Heights” podcast, and according to multiple media reports, it’s worth more than $100 million. And they don’t even have to beat up NFL defenders over and over again.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Wondery for the next phase of New Heights,” the Kelce brothers said in a statement. “We love this show and the fan base that has grown with us over the past two seasons.
“Wondery understands our shared vision and will bring a wealth of experience and resources to take us to new heights! We’re going to create groundbreaking moments together through this partnership. We’re excited to kick off Season 3—see you soon, 92%ers!”
The show gained popularity as the two elite players discussed the NFL with a mix of insider expertise and humor, as well as big names in the football world. Travis Kelce’s relationship with music superstar Taylor Swift didn’t hurt the show’s visibility either, as the Chiefs tight end became one of the most famous athletes in the world. At the end of the 2022 NFL season, Jason’s Eagles played Travis’ Chiefs in the Super Bowl and it became a huge story, especially since their mother Donna gave interviews throughout the week. That also helped boost their reputation.
While the podcast will still be available on all podcast services, Wondery+ is offering early access to the show and ad-free listening, according to Yahoo Finance.
Just as Tom Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with the Fox network to broadcast games, the Kelce brothers found their fortune off the football field in the media world. New heights, indeed.
