Jason Kelce says he's not surprised 'one bit' over Kylie's podcast success, reveals advice he gave her

Kylie Kelce made headlines after her podcast 'Not Gonna Lie' climbed to the top of Spotify and Apple's charts
UPDATED JAN 9, 2025
Jason Kelce praised his wife Kylie Kelce's rapid podcast success, calling her authentic and very real (Getty Images)
Jason Kelce praised his wife Kylie Kelce's rapid podcast success, calling her authentic and very real (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jason Kelce gushed over his wife Kylie Kelce's intelligence following her remarkable success as a podcaster. He also revealed the advice he gave her before kick-starting her journey.

Kylie made headlines after her podcast 'Not Gonna Lie' climbed to the top of Spotify and Apple's podcast charts with its premiere episode on December 5, even dethroning Joe Rogan.

Jason Kelce says Kylie Kelce is 'the smartest one in the family'

Jason Kelce shared his admiration for Kylie Kelce's achievements, attributing her rapid rise to her intelligence and authenticity.

"She's killing it," Jason Kelce told People while discussing Kylie's success as a podcaster.


PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 13: Autism advocate Kylie Kelce poses with the new Print Pals printable puppets from technology company HP, to help neurodivergent children express themselves through the therapeutic power of creative expression at the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) sensory room in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images for HP Inc.)
Kylie Kelce poses with the new Print Pals printable puppets from technology company HP to help neurodivergent children express themselves through the therapeutic power of creative expression at the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) sensory room in Philadelphia, PA (Michael Simon/Getty Images for HP Inc)

"Doesn't surprise me one bit. She's been the smartest one in the family for a long time," he continued."People have been asking her point of view for a long time," he added.

Jason said, "whenever she comes on our podcast ['New Heights'], those episodes are usually the highest viewed."

Jason Kelce shares his key advice for Kylie Kelce's podcast journey

Jason Kelce, who co-hosts the popular podcast 'New Heights' with his brother Travis Kelce, offered Kylie Kelce one important tip before she launched her own show.

"The only advice I gave her was, 'Make sure you do what you want to do with the show,'" Jason said.

ESPN analyst Jason Kelce looks on prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Jason Kelce looks on prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

"It takes a lot of people, especially to do a podcast or anything that's recorded, you work with a lot of people that are experts in their fields," Jason told Kylie at the time. 

His advice stressed on "sticking true to what your vision is," besides taking into "account other people's ideas and whatnot."

Jason Kelce calls Kylie Kelce 'authentic and very real'

Reflecting on Kylie Kelce's qualities, Jason Kelce highlighted her natural charm and relatability.

"I think she's authentic to who she is," Jason said, adding, "I think Kylie is a very authentic person. I think she's very real."

Jason feels these traits help "people connect with her" as he thinks "she's very smart, she's funny, she's charismatic, she's beautiful."

And when all these traits are combined, "people tend to like listening to her," Jason said.


 
 
 
 
 
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Besides acknowledging the role of Wave Sports + Entertainment in helping produce both 'New Heights' and 'Not Gonna Lie', he stressed the importance of staying true to a personal vision.

"But at the end of the day, make sure you're doing what you want to do," Jason reiterated, adding, "Otherwise, it could tend to be not as fun."

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