Kylie Kelce, the wife of the famed retiree from the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law to active Kansas City Chiefs’ star Travis Kelce, is making headlines with her podcast that isn’t afraid to tell the truth. Her podcast, aptly named Not Gonna Lie, has been successful enough to jostle The Joe Rogan Experience from its long-held top spot in the podcast charts. The unexpected popularity of her podcast debuted with its inaugural episode which landed with an undeniable splash in the podcasting community.
In her first public interview after the launch of her podcast, which was published last Thursday, Kelce acknowledged the waves her achievement had made, particularly among Rogan’s follower base. Kylie expressed that the reactions have only fueled her momentum. Interestingly, she was quick to dismiss the importance of rankings herself, saying that chart standings were not her primary concern.
Among the revelations from her interview was her political inclination which Kylie described as unabashedly leaning towards the left. In this vein, her dream podcast guest is no other than Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. The topic of political guests came up in regards to who Kylie would be open to interviewing on her show.
On the topic of Michelle Obama, Kylie expressed her heartfelt admiration, even though she recognized that Obama isn’t currently on the political frontlines. She professed her earnest wish for an opportunity to host the former First Lady on her show. Kylie further more shared her approval for Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, her home state, praising him notably for providing free menstrual products in public school restrooms.
Motherhood has always been a major facet of Kylie’s life, despite her new debut into the world of podcasting. Presently expecting her fourth daughter with Jason, she is not alone in the podcast hosting duties in their homestead. Jason Kelce co-hosts a popular podcast called New Heights alongside his brother, Travis. Yet, Kylie has crafted a unique space for her show by leaning into different focuses.
Where the Kelce brothers’ podcast, New Heights, adheres to a traditional sports discourse, Kylie has distinguished her podcast by emphasizing topics more relevant to everyday life and also pivoting towards women’s sports. She blends relatable ‘mom topics’ with sports commentary that is capable of serving both the laid-back sports enthusiast and the zealous fans of women’s sports.
Furthermore, Kylie has stressed that her episodes will not exceed 45 minutes of airtime, a conscious decision made with respect to her target audience’s time constraints. This decision stands out particularly as she emphasizes the desire to cater to active women with busy schedules.
Her main objective, as she highlighted during her interview, is to produce content that people find enjoyable and engaging. She postulated that perhaps a critical factor in the resonance of her podcast was her unwavering insistence on presenting truthful content, thereby ensuring her listeners that they are receiving honest discourses.
Of significant note is Kylie’s refreshingly straightforward attitude, especially at a time when she is preparing to become a mother for the fourth time. She isn’t reserved about the fact that her views may not always sit well with all her listeners, staying true to her podcast’s dedication to unvarnished honesty.
Asserting her stance with sincere respectfulness, she highlighted that public opinions, good or bad, wouldn’t deter her from voicing her thoughts. Kylie’s objective remains clear: to engage her audience with authentic content, while not being influenced by external commentary.