Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift's 'Dumb Pet' Drama: Kelce Left Puzzled on Podcast

The singer released the cover and tracklist for her 12th studio album on Wednesday, while appearing on boyfriend Travis Kelce's, 35, New Heights podcast

TAYLOR SWIFT SCHOOLS TRAVIS KELCE ON NUMEROLOGY, SHAKESPEARE AND VERSATILITY!

In a jaw-dropping podcast extravaganza, Taylor Swift, 35, has left fans and critics alike talking about her latest move - announcing her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl. However, not everyone was charmed by the singer's multi-hour discussion with her beau Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast.

The Eras Tour hitmaker surprised fans by releasing the cover and track list for her upcoming album on the podcast, but what really got tongues wagging was her PDA-filled appearance alongside her boyfriend. The Grammy-award winning artist gave a rare glimpse into their high-profile relationship, showcasing their chemistry as they sat together, packed with affection.

During the episode, the Grammy-award winning artist schooled her boyfriend, and his co-host and brother Jason Kelce , on numerology, Shakespeare and showed off vocabulary

But, as Swift schooled Kelce on numerology and Shakespeare, some fans couldn't help but feel like she was talking down to him. One Reddit user quipped: 'The way Taylor speaks is unnatural, like she's a pretentious alien struggling to pass for human.' Another compared her to their "know-it-all" friend from middle school who got a thesaurus for Christmas at 12 and suddenly discovered four-syllable words.

'This is giving me baby talking to my cat. "Oh, you're so stupid! You're so cute and stupid! Just a tiny braincell! Such a cute stupid baby!"' someone joked. Others declared that Swift was treating Kelce like a 'dumb pet', with one fan writing: 'It's giving him being slow, and her treating him like a dumb pet.'

While the couple had plenty of fans declaring their relationship 'couple goals,' they also faced some scathing responses. One user wrote: 'Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are like if I were to picture my nightmare relationship - that's exactly how it would look.' Another joked: 'Beer pong? Bread puns?? Human exclamation point? Numerology? Kill me.'

The Grammy winner alluded to Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, with the opening song on her record, titled 'The Fate Of Ophelia', as well as her album cover

Kelce, who has been dating Swift since 2023, was also roasted for his lack of knowledge on numerology and Shakespeare. In a cringe-worthy moment, he asked what numerology was, leaving fans to wonder if he was genuinely clueless or just playing along.

However, the real drama came when Swift revealed that she had to give Kelce a crash course on the plot of Hamlet. The singer shared that the first track on her album is titled 'The Fate Of Ophelia,' and while explaining it to Kelce, she exclaimed: 'You want to talk about Hamlet?' To which Kelce replied: 'I don't want to get Jason all riled up.'

Swift then joked that Kelce might not have read Hamlet but that she had explained it to him. When his brother poked fun at him, Kelce quipped: 'It's alright, I watched the Lion King.' Swift cleverly referenced how the Disney animated musical was inspired by the play, leaving fans to wonder if she was genuinely impressed or just humoring her boyfriend.

The album cover for The Life Of A Showgirl is a far cry from Swift's previous work. The singer flashes the flesh in a skimpy green jeweled bodysuit while submerged in water in what appears to be a bathtub. The provocative image has left fans talking, with some speculating that it's a deliberate attempt to shock and provoke.

Swift confirmed that the album will be released on October 3 - just over a year and a half after the release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. With this new album, Swift is taking a bold risk by shifting from her usual themes of love and heartbreak to more experimental and provocative territory.

As fans eagerly await the release of The Life Of A Showgirl, one thing's for sure - Taylor Swift will always be the queen of controversy and drama. Will she succeed in captivating her audience with this new album, or will it fall flat? Only time will tell, but one thing's certain - we can't wait to find out.

The Scholarly Note

In a shocking move, Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl. But what really got tongues wagging was her PDA-filled appearance alongside her boyfriend Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast. As fans and critics alike weigh in on the singer's latest move, one thing's for sure - this album is going to be a wild ride.

With its provocative cover art and track list that includes references to Shakespeare and numerology, The Life Of A Showgirl promises to be a departure from Swift's usual themes of love and heartbreak. But will it succeed in captivating her audience, or will it fall flat? Only time will tell, but one thing's certain - we can't wait to find out.

The Scholarly Note

Sources:

  • The Life Of A Showgirl (Taylor Swift)
  • New Heights Podcast (Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce)

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