Golden Globes Exclude Travis Kelce Podcast Amid Conservative Competitors for First Best Podcast Award

Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights," co-hosted with his brother Jason, was notably excluded from the Golden Globes' inaugural Best Podcast award shortlist, despite featuring high-profile guests like Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jimmy Fallon. This snub coincided with the release of Swift's new album, "Life of a Showgirl," which includes lyrics referencing their engagement. The shortlist, determined by analytics firm Luminate and announced by the Golden Globes, prominently features conservative commentators such as Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Theo Von, and Candace Owens, alongside mainstream Hollywood podcasters and liberal shows like "Pod Save America." The inclusion of outspoken conservative figures has sparked debate about potential voting biases within Hollywood. The final nominees will be narrowed down to six by December 8, with observers curious about how liberal Hollywood voters will respond to conservative contenders. Kelce's exclusion highlights the competitive and politically charged landscape of the new podcast category at the 2025 Golden Globes.