Overview

• Guinness World Records confirmed the Aug. 13 New Heights episode drew 1.3 million concurrent viewers on YouTube, the most ever for a podcast on the platform.
• The heavy traffic briefly crashed the livestream before it was restored, which Guinness described as a landmark moment for podcasting.
• The posted video has surpassed 20 million views on YouTube since its premiere, extending the episode’s reach beyond the live audience.
• Swift used the two‑hour debut podcast appearance to announce The Life of a Showgirl, due Oct. 3, and reveal a track list featuring Sabrina Carpenter.
• The record recognition arrived the same day Swift and Kelce publicly announced their engagement, further elevating attention on the show.