During the Aug. 13 episode of the “New Heights Show,” co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, Swift revealed that her new album, “ The Life of a Showgirl ,” will be released on Oct. 3. She also unveiled the cover art and a tracklist that features Sabrina Carpenter on the title song.

Taylor Swift's interview on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast ran nearly two hours and was packed with revelations — from the toll of touring to her Easter egg rules.

For stars promoting their projects, podcasts have become an appealing alternative to late-night TV and glossy magazines.